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    1F83-261 Non-Programmable Electronic Digital Multi-Stage Thermostat INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS CONTROL COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. DESCRIPTION • Backlit display when any key is pushed • °F/°C convertibility • Temper[...]

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    2 Mounting holes Mounting holes Electric/Gas switch Screw anchors INSTALLATION REMOVE OLD THERMOSTAT 1. Shut off electricity at the main fuse box until installation is complete. Ensure that electrical power is disconnected. 2. Remove the front cover of the old thermostat. With wires still attached, remove wall plate from the wall. If the old thermo[...]

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    3 C* R Y2 Compressor Contactor Stage 1 Heat Relay Stage 1 Heat Relay Stage 2 Thermostat Control Circuit 24 VAC 120 VAC Hot Neutral THERMOSTAT SYSTEM Y W W2 Figure 2. Typical wiring diagram for single transformer systems Fan Relay G TRANSFORMER Compressor Contactor Stage 2 * The 24 Volt neutral connection to terminal C on the thermostat is not requi[...]

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    4 OPERATION Before you begin using your thermostat, you should be familiar with its features and with the display and the location and operation of the thermostat buttons. Your thermostat consists of two parts: the thermostat cover and the base . To remove the cover, pull it straight out from the base. To replace the cover, line up the cover with t[...]

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    5 Reset Operation If a voltage spike or static discharge blanks out the display or causes erratic thermostat operation you can reset the thermo- stat by pressing , and move the SYSTEM switch from OFF to HEAT at the same time. This also resets the factory defaults to the configuration menu . If the thermostat has power, has been reset and still does[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action No Heat/No Cool/No F an 1. Blown fuse or tripped circuit break er . R eplace fuse or reset breaker . (common problems) 2. Fur nace power s witch to OFF . T urn switch to ON. 3. Fur nace blower compar tment door or R eplace door panel in proper position to engage panel loose or not properly in[...]