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Hunter 44860 Installation And Operation Manual

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Form# 44002-01
20091118
©2009 Hunter Fan Co.
Touchscreen
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Programmable Thermostat
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44860

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  • Page 1 Touchscreen Touchscreen Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat installation and operation manual Model 44860 Form# 44002-01 20091118 ©2009 Hunter Fan Co.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ....4 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...21 DATE & TIME SETTINGS ......22 SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU ......27 USER SETTINGS MENU ......31 TEMPERATURE RANGE ......34 ENERGY SAVING DEFAULT PROGRAMS ..35 MANUAL OPERATION ........36 PROGRAM OPERATION ......39 PROGRAM OVERRIDES ......46 ADDITIONAL FEATURES ......56 CLEAN SCREEN ...........56...
  • Page 3 Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat Model 44860 2 Stage Heat/2 Stage Cool Congratulations! Thank you for choosing a Hunter programmable thermostat. Your new Hunter thermostat will provide years of reliable service and year-round energy savings. Please read this manual before beginning installation and save this booklet for complete operating instructions.

  • Page 4: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION This thermostat is designed to work on the following heating and cooling systems: Up to 2 Stage Heat/2 Stage Cool Millivolt Systems Heat Only or Cool Only Systems 2-wire Hydronic Systems Single and Multi-Stage Heat Pumps AC or Hard-wired Gas, Electric or Oil Systems This thermostat is not designed for use with 110V/220 V systems.
  • Page 5 Flat-head screwdriver, Small Phillips-head screwdriver, Hammer Electric drill and 3/16” bit, Three 1.5 Volt (AA) size alkaline batteries NOTICE OF CAUTION! DO NOT disconnect the wires from the existing 44002-01 R111809...
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  • Page 7 thermostat before reading these instructions. The wires must be labeled prior to removal to ensure proper connection. UNINSTALLING THE EXISTING UNIT 1. Turn the system power OFF at the existing thermostat. Turn the power to the HVAC system OFF at the main power panel or at the furnace. (Failure to turn off the power to the existing thermostat before removal could damage your system.) 2.
  • Page 8 4. Do not let the wires slip back into the wall during disconnection. You may want to secure the wires to the wall as you disconnect them. After all wires are labeled, disconnect each wire and remove the existing wall plate. (Any unused wires should be capped with an approved electrical connector, such as electrical tape.) 44002-01 R111809...
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  • Page 10 CONVENTIONAL HVAC SYSTEMS if your existing label the wire if your existing label the wire thermostat is marked: with this sticker: thermostat is marked: with this sticker: Y1 / Y2 R / RC Cooling Transformer R/RC Power Supply Cooling Stage 1 or 2 Y1 Y2 R/RC W1 / W2...

  • Page 11: Heat Pump Systems

    HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS if your existing label the wire if your existing label the wire thermostat is marked: with this sticker: thermostat is marked: with this sticker: Y1 / Y2 Compressor Stage 1 or 2 24 VAC Common Y1 Y2 Y1 Y2 Cool Mode Powered Auxilliary Heat...
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  • Page 13 5. Using the provided stickers, label each wire according to the chart. If the terminals are not labeled, contact a qualified HVAC technician. NOTE: Wire colors do not always comply with standards; therefore, wire color should be ignored. Refer to the existing terminal designation for proper identification. If wires marked “Y”...
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  • Page 15 2. Position the new wall plate on the wall horizontally and pull the labeled wires through the opening. 3. If the existing holes do not match those 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.
  • Page 16 Terminal Shield Terminal Screw Jumper Wire 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 17 4. Remove the wall plate from the wall and drill two 3/16” holes where marked. 5. Tap the plastic anchors into the holes until they are flush with the wall. 6. Reposition the wall plate on the wall, pulling the wires through the wall plate opening.
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  • Page 19 CONNECTING THE WIRES 1. Loosen, but do not remove the terminal screws. NOTE: A jumper wire is provided, connecting the RH and RC terminals for systems that do not have both an RH and RC wire. If you have both an RH and RC wire, remove this jumper;...
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  • Page 21 ATTACHING THE THERMOSTAT 1. Insert three AA alkaline batteries into the back of the thermostat. 2. Place the thermostat over the wall plate, aligning it over the terminal and battery openings. Press the thermostat to the wall plate and it will snap into place.

  • Page 22: General Operating Instructions

    GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your new Hunter thermostat is easy to program and use. The front of the thermostat is a touch screen that responds to the pressure of a finger. You can program the thermostat to automatically readjust the temperature and airflow to settings that you choose or you can use the pre-programmed default settings.

  • Page 23: Date & Time Settings

    DATE & TIME SETTINGS DATE, MONTH, YEAR MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 24 1. Touch either the month, date, year at the top of the touch screen. 2. Touch the sign to adjust the setting. 3. Repeat Steps 1-2 for each setting. Touch to return to the main screen. 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 25 CLOCK MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 26 The clock is a 12-hour clock with AM and PM settings. 1. Touch the time on the touch screen. SET CLOCK appears and the hour flashes. Note the AM & PM indicators. 2. Touch the sign to adjust the setting. 3.

  • Page 27: Setting Span

    SETTING ThE SPAN The SPAN setting mode in the SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU allows you to adjust the system ON/OFF cycle rate. The default setting is 2F. The system cycles ON or OFF when the temperature is within 2°F (1°C) above and below the set temperature.

  • Page 28: System Settings Menu

    SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU The installer can set SYSTEM functions once the thermostat is installed. The default settings are shown in bold in the following list. Options are listed inside the parentheses. Example: the default SYSTEM TYPE is CONVENTIONAL with (HEAT PUMP) as a second option. See pages 28- 29 to change these settings.
  • Page 29 1. SYSTEM: CONVENTIONAL (CONVENTIONAL, HEAT PUMP) 2. FURNACE TYPE: GAS/OIL (GAS/OIL, ELECTRIC) 3. STAGE ONE SPAN (defined on page 26): 2F (1F, 2F, 3F) 4. STAGE TWO SPAN (not available on 1H/1C models): 2F (2F, 3F, 4F, 5F, 6F) 5. AUTO SEASON SPAN: 5F (3F, 4F, 5F, 6F) 6.
  • Page 30 SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU (CONT'D) SYSTEM or USER 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 31 1. Touch a blank area of the touch screen. 2. Press and hold for 3 seconds for SYSTEM and USER settings to appear. 3. Touch SYSTEM. The selected word flashes. 4. Touch 6. Touch to confirm selection and move to next setting. 5.
  • Page 32 8. Touch to return to the main screen. 44002-01 R111809...

  • Page 33: User Settings And Menu

    USER SETTINGS The PERIODS PER DAY (Option 1) can be set to 0, 2 or 4. When set to 0, the thermostat operates as a digital non-programmable thermostat. The FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR (Option 2) runs in calendar days and can be set from 30-360 days in 15-day increments (the default is 90). The REFRESH FAN ON (Option 3) function runs only the fan during heating or cooling off cycles.

  • Page 34: User Settings Menu

    USER SETTINGS MENU The USER can also set certain functions in the USER SETTINGS MENU. The default settings are shown in bold in the following list. Options are SYSTEM or US listed inside the parentheses. Example: the default PROGRAMS PER DAY is 4 Periods with (0 and 2) as options.
  • Page 35 USER SETTINGS MENU (cont'd) YSTEM or USER 10 pm Program 4 Heat : 60 F (16 Cool : 82 F (28 Program 3 Heat : 68 F (20 Cool : 78 F (26 4 6 8 6 am Program 1 Heat : 68 F (20 Cool : 78...
  • Page 36 1. Touch a blank area of the touch screen. 2. Press and hold for 3 seconds for SYSTEM and USER settings to appear. 3. Touch USER. The selected word flashes. 4. Touch 5. Scroll through the first setting with the sign to select an option.

  • Page 37: Temperature Range

    TEMPERATURE RANGE By using the preprogrammed and default settings, this thermostat can save you money by optimizing energy usage in heating and cooling. 44002-01 R111809...
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  • Page 39: Energy Saving Default Programs

    DEFAULT PROGRAMS Refer to the Energy Saving Default Programs Chart shown below for detailed Information about pre-programmed settings. If customizing your programs, you can revert to the Energy Saving default programs below by pressing the icon in the program mode. 44002-01 R111809...

  • Page 40: Manual Operation

    MANUAL OPERATION Many people prefer to operate their thermostats manually, adjusting settings as needed. NOTE: PROGRAMS PER DAY must be set to 0 for manual operation. See USER SETTINGS MENU (pages 31-33). SET HEAT OR AC SYSTEM MODE MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 41 1. Touch a blank area of the touch screen. SELECT FUNCTION appears. 2. Touch the icon. SET SYSTEM MODE appears. 3. Scroll through the settings with the sign to select one of the SYSTEM modes: hEAT ( icon, red screen) EMhEAT (only for Heat Pump Systems) AUTO ( icons) COOL (...
  • Page 42 NOTE: Setting the override temperature to high or low extremes will not make the temperature change more quickly. 7. Touch to return to the main screen. 44002-01 R111809...

  • Page 43: Creating Custom Programs

    PROGRAM OPERATION CREATING CUSTOM PROGRAMS You can program the thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature and airflow up to four times per day. The PROGRAMS PER DAY setting must be set to 2 or 4 in USER SETTINGS, see pages 31-33. NOTE: Program times are set in 10-minute increments.
  • Page 44 CREATING CUSTOM PROGRAMS (cont'd) This thermostat has an autorecovery function and will automatically calculate the time needed to achieve the temperature you set. Therefore, it will be at the temperature you select at the time you select. (Step 7, page 41). 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 45 1. Touch a blank area of the screen to begin programming. SELECT FUNCTION appears at the top of the display. (Image P1) 2. Touch the icon. PRESS PRG TO PROGRAM appears at the top of the display along with the days of the week. NOTE: Either 2 or 4 PERIOD icons will display depending upon how many were selected in USER SETTINGS.
  • Page 46 8. Touch the sign to adjust hours and minutes. 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 47 CREATING CUSTOM PROGRAMS (cont'd) SELECT ICON TO PROGRAM 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 48 9. Touch the temperature display to set the temperature. Touch the sign to adjust numerals. NOTE: Touch to set the selected period to Energy Saving settings. See page 35. 11. Touch repeatedly to select fan mode (ON, AUTO, or REFRESH). Touch to save the settings for the selected days/period and to select new days/period for programming.
  • Page 49 FAN PROGRAM MODE MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 50 1. Touch a blank area of the touch screen. SELECT FUNCTION appears. 2. Touch the icon. SET FAN TO PROGRAM MODE appears. 3. Scroll through the fan settings with the sign to select one of the fan modes: ON: Fan runs continuously regardless of the system mode. AUTO: Fan runs when the system is on.
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  • Page 52: Program Overrides

    PROGRAM OVERRIDES You can either temporarily override the settings for the current program, or permanently override all settings and adjust temperatures manually. TEMPORARY OVERRIDE SETTINGS SELECT HOLD TYPE 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 53 1. Touch the temperature icon ( ). The selected icon will flash and SET OVERRIDE TEMPERATURE appears. 2. Touch the sign to adjust the setting. 3. Press and the screen displays SELECT HOLD TYPE. 4. Touch the sign to select TEMPORARY HOLD. 5.
  • Page 54 PERMANENT OVERRIDE SETTINGS SELECT HOLD TYPE 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 55 1. Touch the temperature icon ( ). The selected icon will flash and SET OVERRIDE TEMPERATURE appears. 2. Touch the sign to adjust the setting. 3. Press and the screen displays SELECT HOLD TYPE. 4. Touch the sign to select PERMANENT HOLD. 5.
  • Page 56 VACATION OVERRIDE SETTINGS SELECT HOLD TYPE 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 57 1. Touch the temperature icon ( ). The selected icon will flash and SET OVERRIDE TEMPERATURE appears. 2. Press and screen displays SELECT HOLD TYPE. 3. Touch the sign to select VACATION HOLD. 4. Press and the main display shows VACATION HOLD. SET NUMBER OF DAYS.
  • Page 58 CANCEL TEMPERATURE HOLD MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 59 1. Touch the icon. CANCEL TEMPERATURE HOLD appears. 2. Press , the hold is released and main display returns. NOTE: If the Temperature is touched and override screens appear but no changes are made, the HOLD remains and the main display returns. 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 60 HOME TODAY FUNCTION HOME TODAY overrides the program settings for periods with comfortable heat or cool settings while you are home. HOME TODAY ends when period begins. MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 61 1. Touch a blank area of the touch screen. 2. Touch the icon. 3. Touch the sign to toggle between SET HOME TODAY and CANCEL HOME TODAY. 4. Touch to return to the main display. icon will show on the main screen if it is activated. 5.

  • Page 62: Additional Features

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES The CLEAN SCREEN FUNCTION allows 30 seconds to clean the touch screen without disturbing the existing settings. CLEAN SCREEN PRESS ENTER FOR CLEANING 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 63 1. Touch a blank area of the touch screen. 2. Touch . PRESS ENTER FOR CLEANING appears. 3. Press to return to the main screen. A 30-second countdown begins to allow time to clean the touch screen. 4. Use a damp cloth with a non-corrosive solvent such as water or a household glass cleaner to clean the screen.
  • Page 64 LOCK FUNCTION The lock function allows a user to lock the touch screen to prevent unexpected or accidental changes. MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 65 1. Touch a blank area of the touch screen. 2. Touch the icon. appears. 3. Touch once for the first digit, twice for the second and three times for the third digit. 4. Touch the sign to adjust the setting. 5.

  • Page 66: Change Filter

    CHANGE FILTER The FILTER CHANGE indicator icon will flash after the filter life counter expires as a reminder to check or change your HVAC filter. Reset the filter function after you have changed the filter. The filter change counter is set in the USER SETTING MENU for a period of 30-360 days.
  • Page 67 1. Touch a blank area of the touch screen. 2. Touch . FILTER RUN TIME and HOLD FILTER KEY TO RESET appear on the display. 3. Touch and hold for 3 seconds for time to reset. (Pressing the filter button for less than 3 seconds will cause the Filter indicator icon to continue to appear.) 4.
  • Page 68 CHANGE BATTERIES The CHANGE BATTERIES warning indicates two stages of battery power shortage. When the batteries are weak, the CHANGE BATTERIES warning flashes until three new AA alkaline batteries are installed. If the batteries become too weak for normal operation, the thermostat enters the second battery power shortage mode.
  • Page 69 AUTO RECOVERY The AUTO RECOVERY FUNCTION allows heating and cooling systems to gradually recover from an energy-saving set point temperature to a comfort set point temperature. AUTO RECOVERY calculates the time needed to adjust the temperature to the next program setting. When the thermostat is in AUTO RECOVERY mode, the display flashes alternatively SYSTEM IN AUTO RECOVERY and the weekday.

  • Page 70: Energy Monitor Function

    ENERGY MONITOR FUNCTION The ENERGY MONITOR function allows you to review and monitor the effect of your program settings on the system runtime. MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 71 1. Touch a blank area of the touch screen. 2. Touch the icon. 3. Scroll through the SYSTEM RUNTIME settings with the sign to see the system runtime in hours for TODAY, YESTERDAY, the CURRENT MONTH or the LAST MONTH. 4.
  • Page 72 ERROR MESSAGE ERROR mode indicates an expected operation problem. The screen flashes a SYSTEM ERROR message and shuts the system off. 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 if the temperature rises above 95°F (35°C) or drops below 40°F (4°C).
  • Page 73 Conventional HVAC Systems Optional Jumper RC/R Cool Cool Heat Heat 24V Cool 24V Heat Supply Supply Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 1 Stage 2 Control 24VAC Common (if available) 44002-01 R111809...
  • Page 74 Heat Pump Systems Optional Jumper RC/R Emergency 24VAC Compressor Compressor Auxiliary Reversing Valve Reversing Valve System Heat Stage 1 Stage 2 Heat Heat Monitor Supply Cool Control 24VAC Common (if available) COMPRESSOR PROTECTION After the system stops running in cooling mode, there is a 3.5 minute delay before it can be restarted to prevent compressor damage due to rapid cycling.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLEShOOTING 1. My display does not appear. 1a. Check the batteries and battery connections. 1b. Reset the thermostat. 2. The auto fan feature does not operate properly. 2a. Check to see if the correct furnace type is selected under the system settings in options.
  • Page 76 5. The heating or cooling will not turn on or off. 5a. Make sure the thermostat is not in permanent override mode. 5b. Wait. There may be as much as a 4-minute delay before the system turns on or off to protect the compressor. 5c.
  • Page 77 Yes, visit us at http://www.hunterfan.com for more information. Is there someone I can call? Yes. The Hunter Technical Support is available from 7 am to 7 pm CST M-F and 8 am to 5 pm Saturday. They may be reached toll-...

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