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511/41251/book p. 1-15 2/8/01 2:24 PM Page 3 We are pleased you have selected one of our broad line of home comfort products. Our products are manufactured to high quality standards and are designed for years of service. We hope you will be satisfied and thank you for buying a Hunter product.
511/41251/book p. 1-15 2/8/01 2:24 PM Page 4 Read This Before Installing Thermostat IMPORTANT Read the entire installation section of this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before you begin to install or operate your Hunter Thermostat. • Remove the mylar label from the display window. 1 INSTALLATION All installation is normally performed at your thermostat.
11/41251/book p. 1-15 2/8/01 TEMPERATURE RANGE Your thermostat can be programmed between 40°F and 95°F (5°C and 35°C). However, it will display room temperatures from 32°F to 99°F (0°C to 37°C). 6 POWER FAILURE Whenever the main power is interrupted or fails, the battery power retains the programs and current time. 7 BATTERY WARNING When the batteries are low the “LOW BATT” indicator on the display will flash. When this happens, install new batteries immediately.
511/41251/book p. 1-15 Features TEMP SET TEMP FILTER LO BAT HOLD 2/8/01 2:24 PM Page 6 6-7 (Model 42999) 69 ■ For raising temperature. C ■ To reset filter counter back to zero. HEAT COOL ■ Easy-To-Read Digital Display Liquid crystal display shows room temperature, set temperature, filter indicator, low battery indicator, heat and cool system indicator. ■ Unique Filter Monitor Automatically reminds you to clean or replace your heating and air conditioning filters. ■ For lowering temperature.
511/41251/book p. 1-15 Features TEMP SET TEMP FILTER LO BAT HOLD 2/8/01 2:24 PM Page 7 (Model 44050) 69 ■ For raising temperature. C ■ Display backlight for viewing in the dark. HEAT COOL ■ Easy-To-Read Digital Display Liquid crystal display shows room temperature, set temperature, filter indicator, low battery indicator, heat and cool system indicator. LIGHT ■ Function Switch For turning on heating and cooling system.
511/41251/book p. 1-15 2/8/01 2:24 PM Page 8 Installation 8-9 What You Need This thermostat comes with two #8 slotted screws and two wall anchors for mounting. To install your unit, you should have the following tools and materials. ■ Slotted screwdriver ■ Hammer ■ Electric drill and 3/16" bit ■ Two 1.5V (AA) Size Alkaline batteries Remove Old Thermostat CAUTION: Do not remove any wiring from existing thermostat before reading the instructions carefully. Wires must be labeled prior to removal.
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511/41251/book p. 1-15 2/8/01 2:24 PM Page 10 Installation 10-11 Label Wires ■ Each wire coming from the wall to the existing thermostat is connected to a terminal point on that thermostat. Each of these terminal points is usually marked with a code letter as shown in Table A on page 9. ■ The number of wires in your system can be as few as two (for heat only systems), as many as eight, or any number in between.
511/41251/book p. 1-15 2/8/01 2:24 PM Page 11 Wire Labeling If the code letter on your existing thermostat is This table will help you match the labels to the wires so you can attach them to your Hunter Thermostat. then mark wire with label shown RH, R, VR or 4 24 Volt and connect to thermostat Terminal shown RH RH RH RED RC RC, VC 24 Volt Cool RC RC G or F Fan NOTE: Follow the labels when connecting wires since many installations do not follow color coding of wires.
511/41251/book p. 1-15 2/8/01 Installation 2:24 PM Page 12 12-13 Wire Labeling (Continued) NOTE: If your thermostat has one wire marked R or RH (4-wire system), then leave the jumper wire between the RH and RC terminals. Otherwise, if you have separate RH and RC wires (5-wire system), then remove the jumper wire between the RH and RC terminals. NOTE: Do not connect a “Common” wire (sometimes labelled “C”) to any terminal on this thermostat. Tape up the wire and do not use.
511/41251/book p. 1-15 2/8/01 2:24 PM Page 13 Mount Wallplate and Thermostat Snap open the wallplate from your thermostat by pressing the release tab on the bottom of the thermostat. Position wallplate on wall and pull existing wires through large opening. Then level for appearance. Mark holes for plastic anchors provided if existing holes do not line up with Hunter Thermostat holes. Drill holes with 3/16" bit and gently tap anchors into the holes until flush with wall.
511/41251/book p. 1-15 2/8/01 2:24 PM Page 14 Installation 14-15 Selector Switches The heating system selector and the F°/C° selector switches are located on the Printed Circuit Board. ■ Heating system selector The heating system selector is a switch on the Printed Circuit Board on the inside of the thermostat. The switch is at “HG” position. Leave it in this position if you have a gas furnace or an oil burner. If you have an electric furnace, test to see whether the heat and fan come on as expected.
511/41251/book p. 1-15 2/8/01 2:24 PM Page 15 ■ Be sure to tighten the terminal screws securely, otherwise a loose wire could cause operational problems with your system or thermostat. ■ Push excess wire back into hole to prevent interference with mounting of the thermostat cover. ■ Make sure the Function Switch is set at OFF, and the FAN-AUTO Switch is in AUTO. ■ Insert the bottom tab on the thermostat body into the slot at the bottom of the wallplate.
511/41251/book p.16-24 2/8/01 2:57 PM Page 1 Programming 16-17 Start-Up When you first install two AA size batteries, as directed in the installation instructions, press the Reset Button. ■ The thermostat is preset at the factory to 68°F (20°C) for heat and 78°F (25°C) for cool. ■ Room temperature is displayed. ■ Your thermostat batteries will prevent memory loss and avoid reprogramming. Replace batteries as soon as low battery indicator comes on the display.
511/41251/book p.16-24 2/8/01 2:57 PM Page 2 Setting New Temperature In this example we are raising the current set temperature of 68°F to a new setting of 72°F. Press And Hold ■ Press arrow to display current temperature setting. 68°F is the current temperature setting. TEMP SET TEMP FILTER LO BAT HOLD ■ After 3 seconds, “SET” starts flashing and temperature digits will increase. ■ Release at 72°F. TEMP SET TEMP FILTER LO BAT HOLD ■ The display returns to current room temperature in 5 seconds.
511/41251/book p.16-24 Operations Filter Monitor 2/8/01 2:57 PM . . Page 3 . 72 7 I 70 18-19 The Hunter Digital Thermostat measures and stores the amount of time the heating or air conditioning system operated. After 500 hours of usage, the word “FILTER” will appear and flash on the display, reminding you to check or replace your system filter. TEMP SET TEMP FILTER LO BAT HOLD 69 c HEAT COOL The word “FILTER” will continue flashing until the filter counter is reset back to zero.
511/41251/book p.16-24 2/8/01 2:57 PM Page 4 To Reset Filter Counter To Zero Press TEMP SET TEMP FILTER LO BAT HOLD FILTER 69 c ■ After 5 seconds, when the filter counter is reset, the “FILTER” disappears from the display. HEAT COOL Note: Filter button works only when “FILTER” is displayed on the display. If Filter button is pressed when “FILTER” is not displayed, the internal counter will not reset.
511/41251/book p.16-24 2/8/01 2:57 PM Page 5 Troubleshooting 20-21 Problem Solution SCRAMBLED OR DOUBLE DISPLAY (numbers over numbers 1. Remove clear mylar sticker. NO DISPLAY 1. Check battery connections and batteries. 2. Press reset button once with a small pin and hold in for two seconds. ENTIRE DISPLAY DIMS 1. Replace batteries. AUTO/FAN DOES NOT COME ON 1. Move HG/HE system selector to opposite position. HEATING OR COOLING DOES NOT GO ON OR OFF 1.
511/41251/book p.16-24 2/8/01 2:57 PM Page 6 ERRATIC DISPLAY 1. Press the reset button once with a small pin and hold in for two seconds. Then reprogram. IF UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE IN OFF POSITION 1. Replace unit. THERMOSTAT READS , HI, LO PERMANENTLY 1. Replace unit. If you experience any other problems, call 1-901-745-9222 from 8AM to 5PM Central Standard time for technical assistance.
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