Product Manual

HeatMax II Furnace Installation and Operation Manual

Appendix 1: Optional thermostat installation

Using a thermostat will help you maintain a constant temperature throughout the house. A

fixed wall mounted 24v thermostat is required.

Note: Thermostat manufacturer’s instruction always overrides the information

published in the following section.

Thermostat location

- Must be installed on an inside wall of the

house;

- Where it will be the least affected by

affected by air currents from a hot air outlet

or cold outside walls;

- Must be installed at a minimum of 55" (140

cm) above the floor.

- Must be installed at a minimum of 15’ (4.57

m) from the furnace and must not receive

radiation from the glass door.

Thermostat wiring

Before installing the thermostat,

disconnect the furnace from the outlet.

Use an 18 AWG 2 strand wire.

The terminal is located at the back on the

rear right side of the furnace when facing

it. It is marked with the letter “T”.

Loosen the two screws in the middle of the

terminal bloc and insert the wires in the

terminals. Tighten the two screws.

Open the thermostat housing and connect

the wires following the manufacturer's

instructions.