Installation; Mounting The Back Plate - Trane Thermostats Installation And Operation Manual

Installation

This section provides installation instructions.
Before you begin, read through the pre-installation information, beginning on
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Mounting the Back Plate

Hazardous voltage!
Disconnect all electric power, including remote disconnects before servicing. Follow proper
lockout/tagout procedures to ensure the power cannot be inadvertently energized. Failure to
disconnect power before servicing could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Equipment damage!
Applying excessive voltage to the thermostat will permanently damage it.
To mount the back plate:
1. Shut off power to the HVAC equipment.
Figure 3.
2. Remove the cover by firmly pressing the thumb tab at the bottom of the cover and pulling the
3. Feed the wires through the opening in the back plate.
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A wire access hole is available at the thermostat location.
The wires are accessible through the hole.
The wires are attached to the appropriate terminals on the HVAC equipment.
There is continuity (and not more than 2.5 ohms resistance) between the thermostat location
and the HVAC equipment.
The wires are accurately labeled or identified by color.
WARNING
Note: If the security screw is installed, remove it before attempting to remove the cover.
See Figure 3.
Security Screw Location (if used)
cover away from the back plate.
Security screw
p. 9, and also verify
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