Part 1 Before Getting Started
Before getting started, please review the following
pre-installation checklist.
1.1 Check package contents
Open the package and verify that the following items are included:
• Thermostat Wallplate (A) and Cover (B)
• 2 mounting screws and wall anchors (C)
• Wire Labels
• Installation Instructions and User Guide
If any of the items shown above are missing from your package,
call White-Rodgers
™
customer service at 1-877-654-9394 before
returning the thermostat to your place of purchase.
A
B
C
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1.2 Answer questions about source of
heating in your home
✔ Do you have either oil or gas burning furnace?
✔ Do you have Hydronic Heating (steam or hot water radiators or
radiant fl oor heating)?
1.3 Assemble tools
You will need the following tools:
✔ Flat-head screwdriver
✔ 2 AA alkaline batteries
1.4 Turn off power to your heating and
cooling system
Typically, this is achieved by fl ipping a switch on the outside of the
furnace/air handler to the "OFF" position.
Do not turn the system back on until you have
completed the installation and set up of the thermostat.
You may also need:
✔ Hammer
✔ Drill with 3/16" (4 mm) bit
✔ Small pliers to bend wires
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