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Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat Model 44860 2 Stage Heat/2 Stage Cool installation and operation manual
Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat Model 44860 2 Stage Heat/2 Stage Cool installation and operation manual
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Your new Hunter thermostat will provide years of reliable service and year-round energy savings. Thank you for complete operating instructions. Please read this manual before beginning installation and save this booklet for choosing a Hunter programmable thermostat. 44002-01 r051807 Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat Model 44860 2 Stage Heat/2 Stage Cool Congratulations!
Your new Hunter thermostat will provide years of reliable service and year-round energy savings. Thank you for complete operating instructions. Please read this manual before beginning installation and save this booklet for choosing a Hunter programmable thermostat. 44002-01 r051807 Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat Model 44860 2 Stage Heat/2 Stage Cool Congratulations!
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... or Cool Only Systems Single and Multi-Stage Heat Pumps Gas, Electric or Oil Systems Millivolt Systems 2-wire Hydronic Systems AC or Hard-wired This thermostat is not designed for use with 110V/220 V systems. If you are unsure of what kind of heating and cooling system you will need the...-head screwdriver, Small Phillips-head screwdriver, Hammer Electric drill and 3/16" bit, Three 1.5 Volt (AA) size alkaline batteries 44002-01 r051807 To install your new thermostat, you have, please contact a qualified HVAC Technician for mounting. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES TOOLS This...
... or Cool Only Systems Single and Multi-Stage Heat Pumps Gas, Electric or Oil Systems Millivolt Systems 2-wire Hydronic Systems AC or Hard-wired This thermostat is not designed for use with 110V/220 V systems. If you are unsure of what kind of heating and cooling system you will need the...-head screwdriver, Small Phillips-head screwdriver, Hammer Electric drill and 3/16" bit, Three 1.5 Volt (AA) size alkaline batteries 44002-01 r051807 To install your new thermostat, you have, please contact a qualified HVAC Technician for mounting. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES TOOLS This...
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The wires must be labeled prior to removal to ensure proper connection. 44002-01 r051807 RC Y G W RC Y G W w NOTICE OF CAUTION! DO NOT disconnect the wires from the existing thermostat before reading these instructions.
The wires must be labeled prior to removal to ensure proper connection. 44002-01 r051807 RC Y G W RC Y G W w NOTICE OF CAUTION! DO NOT disconnect the wires from the existing thermostat before reading these instructions.
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... to expose the wires and mounting screws.) 4. You may be connected to the HVAC system OFF at the main power panel or at the existing thermostat. Locate, but do not disconnect the wires. (If wires are labeled, disconnect each wire and remove the existing wall plate. (Any unused wires ...approved electrical connector, such as you disconnect them. After all wires are not visible, they may want to secure the wires to the existing thermostat before removal could damage your system.) 2. Do not let the wires slip back into the wall during disconnection. UNINSTALLING THE EXISTING UNIT 1.
... to expose the wires and mounting screws.) 4. You may be connected to the HVAC system OFF at the main power panel or at the existing thermostat. Locate, but do not disconnect the wires. (If wires are labeled, disconnect each wire and remove the existing wall plate. (Any unused wires ...approved electrical connector, such as you disconnect them. After all wires are not visible, they may want to secure the wires to the existing thermostat before removal could damage your system.) 2. Do not let the wires slip back into the wall during disconnection. UNINSTALLING THE EXISTING UNIT 1.
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If the terminals are both present, "C" may be ignored. 5. Connecting it greatly extends battery life. Using the provided stickers, label each wire according to the existing terminal designation for proper identification. Refer to the chart. If wires marked "Y" or "C" are not labeled, contact a qualified HVAC technician. therefore, wire color should be a Common wire and provides 24 VAC power to the unit. NOTE: Wire colors do not always comply with standards; If there is no "C" wire, the thermostat will run on battery power. 44002-01 r051807
If the terminals are both present, "C" may be ignored. 5. Connecting it greatly extends battery life. Using the provided stickers, label each wire according to the existing terminal designation for proper identification. Refer to the chart. If wires marked "Y" or "C" are not labeled, contact a qualified HVAC technician. therefore, wire color should be a Common wire and provides 24 VAC power to the unit. NOTE: Wire colors do not always comply with standards; If there is no "C" wire, the thermostat will run on battery power. 44002-01 r051807
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if your existing thermostat is marked: CONVENTIONAL HVAC SYSTEMS label the wire with this sticker: if your existing thermostat is marked: label the wire with this sticker: Y1 / Y2 Cooling Stage 1 or 2 Y1 Y2 Y2 Y1 R/RC R / RC Cooling Transformer Power Supply R/RC W1 / W2 Heating Stage 1 or 2 W1 W2 W2 W1 C C 24 VAC Common (if available) C G G Fan G RH RH Heating Transformer Power Supply RH See pages 72-73 for a complete wiring diagram. 10 44002-01 r051807
if your existing thermostat is marked: CONVENTIONAL HVAC SYSTEMS label the wire with this sticker: if your existing thermostat is marked: label the wire with this sticker: Y1 / Y2 Cooling Stage 1 or 2 Y1 Y2 Y2 Y1 R/RC R / RC Cooling Transformer Power Supply R/RC W1 / W2 Heating Stage 1 or 2 W1 W2 W2 W1 C C 24 VAC Common (if available) C G G Fan G RH RH Heating Transformer Power Supply RH See pages 72-73 for a complete wiring diagram. 10 44002-01 r051807
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if your existing thermostat is marked: HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS label the wire with this sticker: if your existing thermostat is marked: label the wire with this sticker: Y1 / Y2 Compressor Stage 1 or 2 Y1 Y2 Y2 Y1 C 24 VAC Common C C O W2 Auxilliary Heat W2 W2 O Cool Mode Powered Reverse Valve O G Fan G G E Emergency Heat E E R/RC R / RC 24 VAC Power Supply R/RC B B Heat Mode Powered Reverse Valve B L L System Monitor L See pages 74 for a complete wiring diagram. 44002-01 r051807 11
if your existing thermostat is marked: HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS label the wire with this sticker: if your existing thermostat is marked: label the wire with this sticker: Y1 / Y2 Compressor Stage 1 or 2 Y1 Y2 Y2 Y1 C 24 VAC Common C C O W2 Auxilliary Heat W2 W2 O Cool Mode Powered Reverse Valve O G Fan G G E Emergency Heat E E R/RC R / RC 24 VAC Power Supply R/RC B B Heat Mode Powered Reverse Valve B L L System Monitor L See pages 74 for a complete wiring diagram. 44002-01 r051807 11
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If the existing holes do not match those on the wall horizontally and pull the labeled wires through the opening. 3. Position the new wall plate on the Hunter thermostat wall plate or, if there are no existing holes, visually level the wall plate and mark the wall for two holes. 44002-01 r051807 13 Remove the wall plate from the Hunter thermostat by gently pulling the wall plate from the back of the thermostat. 2. MOUNTING THE WALL PLATE 1.
If the existing holes do not match those on the wall horizontally and pull the labeled wires through the opening. 3. Position the new wall plate on the Hunter thermostat wall plate or, if there are no existing holes, visually level the wall plate and mark the wall for two holes. 44002-01 r051807 13 Remove the wall plate from the Hunter thermostat by gently pulling the wall plate from the back of the thermostat. 2. MOUNTING THE WALL PLATE 1.
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ATTACHING THE THERMOSTAT 1. NOTE: Do not force the thermostat onto the wall plate as this may not work. 3. Press the thermostat to the wall plate and it over the wall plate, aligning it will snap into the back of the thermostat. 2. Insert three AA alkaline batteries into place. If the thermostat does not snap into place easily, the unit may damage the terminal pins. Place the thermostat over the terminal and battery openings. Restore power at the electrical panel and/or furnace. 44002-01 r051807 19
ATTACHING THE THERMOSTAT 1. NOTE: Do not force the thermostat onto the wall plate as this may not work. 3. Press the thermostat to the wall plate and it over the wall plate, aligning it will snap into the back of the thermostat. 2. Insert three AA alkaline batteries into place. If the thermostat does not snap into place easily, the unit may damage the terminal pins. Place the thermostat over the terminal and battery openings. Restore power at the electrical panel and/or furnace. 44002-01 r051807 19
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GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your new Hunter thermostat is a touch screen that you choose or you can use . The front of the thermostat is easy to the pressure of a finger. You can also operate the thermostat manually. 44002-01 r051807 21 You can program the thermostat to automatically readjust the temperature and airflow to settings that responds to program and use the pre-programmed default settings.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your new Hunter thermostat is a touch screen that you choose or you can use . The front of the thermostat is easy to the pressure of a finger. You can also operate the thermostat manually. 44002-01 r051807 21 You can program the thermostat to automatically readjust the temperature and airflow to settings that responds to program and use the pre-programmed default settings.
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...) 9. FURNACE TYPE: GAS/OIL (GAS/OIL, ELECTRIC) 3. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS: NO (YES, NO) 27 SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU The installer can set SYSTEM functions once the thermostat is CONVENTIONAL with (HEAT PUMP) as a second option. Example: the default SYSTEM TYPE is installed. The default settings are listed inside the parentheses. SYSTEM: CONVENTIONAL...
...) 9. FURNACE TYPE: GAS/OIL (GAS/OIL, ELECTRIC) 3. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS: NO (YES, NO) 27 SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU The installer can set SYSTEM functions once the thermostat is CONVENTIONAL with (HEAT PUMP) as a second option. Example: the default SYSTEM TYPE is installed. The default settings are listed inside the parentheses. SYSTEM: CONVENTIONAL...
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This balances the indoor air and improves air quality by cycling the air through the filter. 30 44002-01 r051807 The REFRESH FAN ON (Option 3) function runs only the fan during heating or cooling off cycles. When set to 0, the thermostat operates as a digital non-programmable thermostat. The FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR (Option 2) runs in 15-day increments (the default is 90). USER SETTINGS The PERIODS PER DAY (Option 1) can be set from 30-360 days in calendar days and can be set to 0, 2 or 4.
This balances the indoor air and improves air quality by cycling the air through the filter. 30 44002-01 r051807 The REFRESH FAN ON (Option 3) function runs only the fan during heating or cooling off cycles. When set to 0, the thermostat operates as a digital non-programmable thermostat. The FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR (Option 2) runs in 15-day increments (the default is 90). USER SETTINGS The PERIODS PER DAY (Option 1) can be set from 30-360 days in calendar days and can be set to 0, 2 or 4.
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By using the preprogrammed and default settings, this thermostat can save you money by optimizing energy usage in heating and cooling. 30o F (0o C) 45o F (7o C) 95o F (35o C) 99o F (37o C) Out of Range "LO" 99o F 34 44002-01 r051807 TEMPERATURE RANGE This thermostat meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
By using the preprogrammed and default settings, this thermostat can save you money by optimizing energy usage in heating and cooling. 30o F (0o C) 45o F (7o C) 95o F (35o C) 99o F (37o C) Out of Range "LO" 99o F 34 44002-01 r051807 TEMPERATURE RANGE This thermostat meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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NOTE: PROGRAMS PER DAY must be set to operate their thermostats manually, adjusting settings as needed. SET HEAT OR AC SYSTEM MODE MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 1 2 3 5 6 47 36 44002-01 r051807 MANUAL OPERATION Many people prefer to 0 for manual operation. See USER SETTINGS MENU (pages 31-33).
NOTE: PROGRAMS PER DAY must be set to operate their thermostats manually, adjusting settings as needed. SET HEAT OR AC SYSTEM MODE MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 1 2 3 5 6 47 36 44002-01 r051807 MANUAL OPERATION Many people prefer to 0 for manual operation. See USER SETTINGS MENU (pages 31-33).
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... Press to exit Program Mode at any period icon to see pages 31-33. PROGRAM OPERATION CREATING CUSTOM PROGRAMS You can program the thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature and airflow up to the main display. To review any existing programs, touch any time. The PROGRAMS ... time, note the AM and PM indicators. Program temperatures are set to 2 or 4 in increments of inactivity during programming, the thermostat returns to four times per day. NOTE: Program times are indicated by the following icons: Sunrise Daytime Evening Nighttime 44002-01 r051807 39
... Press to exit Program Mode at any period icon to see pages 31-33. PROGRAM OPERATION CREATING CUSTOM PROGRAMS You can program the thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature and airflow up to the main display. To review any existing programs, touch any time. The PROGRAMS ... time, note the AM and PM indicators. Program temperatures are set to 2 or 4 in increments of inactivity during programming, the thermostat returns to four times per day. NOTE: Program times are indicated by the following icons: Sunrise Daytime Evening Nighttime 44002-01 r051807 39
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Therefore, it will automatically calculate the time needed to achieve the temperature you select. (Step 7, page 41). 4 5 7 6 23 8 1 P1 40 44002-01 r051807 CREATING CUSTOM PROGRAMS (cont'd) This thermostat has an autorecovery function and will be at the temperature you select at the time you set.
Therefore, it will automatically calculate the time needed to achieve the temperature you select. (Step 7, page 41). 4 5 7 6 23 8 1 P1 40 44002-01 r051807 CREATING CUSTOM PROGRAMS (cont'd) This thermostat has an autorecovery function and will be at the temperature you select at the time you set.
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When the batteries are weak, the CHANGE BATTERIES warning flashes until new batteries are installed. If the batteries become too weak for normal operation, the thermostat enters the second battery power shortage mode. When no battery power is left, the BATTERIES USED UP warning flashes on the display and the system ... batteries are installed. 62 44002-01 r051807 CHANGE BATTERIES The CHANGE BATTERIES warning indicates two stages of battery power shortage. The system remains off . The thermostat resumes normal operation after new batteries are installed.
When the batteries are weak, the CHANGE BATTERIES warning flashes until new batteries are installed. If the batteries become too weak for normal operation, the thermostat enters the second battery power shortage mode. When no battery power is left, the BATTERIES USED UP warning flashes on the display and the system ... batteries are installed. 62 44002-01 r051807 CHANGE BATTERIES The CHANGE BATTERIES warning indicates two stages of battery power shortage. The system remains off . The thermostat resumes normal operation after new batteries are installed.
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NOTE: AUTO RECOVERY does not operate if Permanent or Temporary Holds are on. 44002-01 r051807 63 AUTO RECOVERY The AUTO RECOVERY FUNCTION allows heating and cooling systems to gradually recover from an energy-saving set point temperature to the next program setting. AUTO RECOVERY calculates the time needed to adjust the temperature to a comfort set point temperature. When the thermostat is in AUTO RECOVERY mode, the display flashes alternatively SYSTEM IN AUTO RECOVERY and the weekday.
NOTE: AUTO RECOVERY does not operate if Permanent or Temporary Holds are on. 44002-01 r051807 63 AUTO RECOVERY The AUTO RECOVERY FUNCTION allows heating and cooling systems to gradually recover from an energy-saving set point temperature to the next program setting. AUTO RECOVERY calculates the time needed to adjust the temperature to a comfort set point temperature. When the thermostat is in AUTO RECOVERY mode, the display flashes alternatively SYSTEM IN AUTO RECOVERY and the weekday.
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ERROR MESSAGE ERROR mode indicates an expected operation problem. NOTE: If the HVAC system has malfunctioned, the systems no longer respond to the thermostat controls and the AUTO CUT OFF will have no effect. 66 44002-01 r051807 You must reset and the thermostat by replacing the batteries if the thermostat has entered ERROR mode. AUTO CUT-OFF AUTO CUT OFF automatically turns the system off . The screen flashes a SYSTEM ERROR message and shuts the system off if the temperature rises above 95°F (35°C) or drops below 40°F (4°C).
ERROR MESSAGE ERROR mode indicates an expected operation problem. NOTE: If the HVAC system has malfunctioned, the systems no longer respond to the thermostat controls and the AUTO CUT OFF will have no effect. 66 44002-01 r051807 You must reset and the thermostat by replacing the batteries if the thermostat has entered ERROR mode. AUTO CUT-OFF AUTO CUT OFF automatically turns the system off . The screen flashes a SYSTEM ERROR message and shuts the system off if the temperature rises above 95°F (35°C) or drops below 40°F (4°C).