Install Instructions

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A Watts Water Technologies Company
Congratulations on the purchase of your new tekmar
®
thermostat.
This manual will step through the complete installation, programming and sequence
of operation for this control. At the back, there are tips for control and system
troubleshooting.
Getting Started
Preparation
tekmar or jeweller screwdriver
Phillips head screwdriver
Wire stripper
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Drill (for wall anchor)
3/16" drill bit
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Tools Required
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Materials Required --------------------------------------------------
18 AWG LVT Solid Wire
(low-voltage connections)
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Installation
Choose the placement of the thermostats early in the construction process to enable
proper wiring during rough-in.
Installation Location -------------------------------------------------
Install the thermostat on an interior wall.
Keep the thermostat dry. Avoid potential leakage onto the control.
Maintain relative humidity less than 90% in a non-condensing environment.
Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures beyond 32-122°F (0-50°C).
Avoid drafts, direct sun and anything else that could cause inaccurate
temperature readings.
Install away from equipment, appliances, or other sources of electrical
interference.
Install to allow easy access for wiring, viewing, and adjusting the display
screen.
Install approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) off the finished floor.
The maximum length of wire is 500 feet (150 m).
Strip the wire to 3/8" (10 mm) for all terminal connections.
Use standard 8 conductor, 18 AWG wire.
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