Table of ConTenTs important information ....................5 tools ..............................6 uninstalling the existing unit .................9 installing the thermostat ..................13 settings ............................23 methods of operation....................27 default programs Chart ..................... 32 iCons and features ......................39 Wiring ............................... 49 troubleshooting ........................ 52 Warranty .............................
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Programmable Thermostat Programmable Thermostat Model 44277W Model 44277W 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...
imporTanT informaTion This thermostat is designed to work on the following heating and cooling systems: Gas – Standing Pilot Gas – Electronic Ignition Gas – Fired Boilers Gas – Milivolt Systems Oil – Fired Boilers Oil – Fired Furnace Electric Furnace Electric Air Conditioning Single Stage Heat Pump - No auxilary This thermostat is not designed for multi-stage heat...
Tools This thermostat includes two #8 slotted screws and two wall anchors for mounting. To install your new thermostat, you will need the following supplies: Flat-head screwdriver ..................Small Phillips-head screwdriver ..................Hammer ..................Electric drill and 3/16” bit ..................Two 1.5 Volt (AA) size alkaline batteries ..................
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NOTICE! Do not disconnect the wires from the existing thermostat before reading these instructions. The wires must be labeled prior to removal to ensure proper reconnection.
uninsTalling The exisTing uniT 1. Turn the system power OFF from the existing thermostat. Turn the power to the HVAC system OFF at the main power panel or at the furnace. 2. Remove the existing thermostat cover to access the wires from the wall. (Some thermostats may have multiple covers, screws or other locking devices that must be removed or disengaged.)
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if your existing thermostat is label the wire with this marked... sticker: RH / R / VR / 4 24 Volt RC / VC 24 Volt cool air conditioning compressor Y / C* / M / O W / H / B heating G / F heat pump compressor...
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uninsTalling The exisTing uniT, ConT. 4. 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, so wire color should be ignored. refer to the existing terminal designation for proper identification.
2. Position the new wall plate on the wall and pull the labeled wires through the opening. 3. If the existing holes do not match those on the Hunter wall plate, or if there are no existing holes, visually level the wall plate and mark the wall for two holes.
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insTalling The ThermosTaT, ConT. 4. Remove the wall plate 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 opening.
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insTalling The ThermosTaT, ConT. CONNECTING THE WIRES 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the terminal screws. note: a jumper wire has been provided, connecting the rC and rh terminals for systems that do not provide both an rh and rC wire. if you have both an rh and rC Jumper wire, remove this jumper.
Thermostat Cover HEAT ENABLE RECOVERY DISABLE System Switch SYSTEM TYPE FAN OPTION W/B Y/O RH RC G RC RH Y/O W/B Y1...
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insTalling The ThermosTaT, ConT. ATTACHING THE THERMOSTAT Lift the thermostat cover and set the SYSTEM switch and the switch to AUTO. 1. Locate the on the back of the thermostat. Set he/hg switch the switch to (default) for gas furnace and oil burners. Set the switch to for electric furnaces.
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insTalling The ThermosTaT, ConT. 4. Place the top of the thermostat over the two tabs on the wall plate. Press the thermostat onto the wall plate and press to snap the bottom tab into place. note: Do not force the thermostat onto the wall plate, as the terminal pins may be damaged.
seTTings The default setting of the thermostat is Fahrenheit noTiCe: Changing This seTTing Will reseT The ThermosTaT To faCTorY DefaulT programs. (If no button is pressed for 5 seconds, the unit will return to the Normal Display mode.) To change to Celcius (C 1.
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seTTings, ConT. The default for this thermostat setting is in a 12 hour format. You can change the format to 24 hour format by pressing and then Program. Day/Time The am/pm indicator will be off when the thermostat is in 24 hour mode.
meThoDs of operaTion This thermostat gives you the ability to program up to 4 custom temperature settings per day or utilize pre-programmed settings. for manual operation instructions, see pages 28-31. to utilize the pre-programmed settings, see pages 32-33. to create custom programs, see pages 34-37.
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meThoDs of operaTion, ConT. 1. MANUAL OPERATION Many people prefer to operate their thermostats manually, adjusting settings as needed. You can either temporarily override the settings for the current program, or permanently override all settings and adjust temperatures manually. If you want to only override the current program: 1.
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meThoDs of operaTion, ConT. MANUAL OPERATION, CONT. If you want to permanently override all settings and adjust the thermostat manually: 1. Press until the Hold icon appears. Hold/Return 2. Press and hold for one second to Down enter Manual Override mode. (Release the button when the display flashes.) 3.
DefaulT programs CharT 10 pm Program 4 Heat : 60 F (16 Cool : 82 F (28 Program 3 Heat : 68 F (20 Cool : 78 F (26 6 am Program 1 Heat : 68 F (20 Cool : 78 F (26 4 pm 8 am...
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meThoDs of operaTion, ConT. 2. DEFAULT PROGRAMS By using the pre-programmed settings, this thermostat can save you money by optimizing energy usage in heating and cooling. After setting the time and temperature scale, no additional action is needed to utilize the pre- programmed settings.
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meThoDs of operaTion, ConT. 3. CREATING CUSTOM PROGRAMS • Program times can be set in 10 minute increments. • Program temperature can be set in increments of 1 F (1 • After 15 seconds of inactivity during programming, the thermostat will return to Normal Display mode.
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M T W TH F HEAT COOL system program heat cool hold /return...
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meThoDs of operaTion, ConT. 3. Press to change the hour. Press Down to save the hour and adjust the minute Program setting. 4. Press to change the minute. Press Down to save the minute setting and adjust Program the temperature. 5.
iCons anD feaTures 1. INDIGLO Night-Light - will backlight the display ® for easy viewing in the dark. Press any button to illuminate the light. (If no button is pressed after 5 seconds, the backlight will turn off.) note: if the thermostat shows a low battery Warning, the backlight will not operate.
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iCons anD feaTures, ConT. 3. Span setting mode – allows you to adjust the system ON/OFF cycle rate. The default setting is 2 (the system cycles ON or OFF when the temperature is within 1 F (0.5 C) above and below the set temperature.) The span setting can be adjusted if your system is cycling too fast or too slowly.
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iCons anD feaTures, ConT. 4. Low battery warning – indicates two stages of battery power shortage. When the batteries are detected as weak, the icon will flash until new AA alkaline batteries are installed. If the batteries become too weak for normal operation, the thermostat enters the second battery power shortage mode.
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iCons anD feaTures, ConT. 5. Auto recovery – allows heating and cooling systems to gradually recover from an energy- saving setpoint temperature to a comfort setpoint 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 will flash alternating messages of RECO and the time.
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iCons anD feaTures, ConT. 6. Error mode – indicates an unexpected battery problem. The screen will flash an ERR message and shut your system off until the batteries are replaced with new AA alkaline batteries. You must Reset and reprogram the thermostat after replacing the batteries if the thermostat has entered Error mode.
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1. Temperature Range 99 o F 30 o F 45 o F 95 o F (0 o C) (7 o C) (35 o C) Out of Range Program Range Out of Range "LO" "HI" Display Range < 30 o F >...
TroubleshooTing 1. My display will not come on. 1 a. Check batteries and battery connections. 1 b. reset the thermostat..................2. The auto fan feature will not operate properly. 2 a. remove the thermostat from the wall plate and set the hg/he switch to the correct position.
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TroubleshooTing 5. My heating or cooling will not turn on or off. 5 a. Check the heat/Cool function switch to ensure it is set to the desired position. 5 b. Wait. There may be as much as a 4-minute delay before the system turns on or off to protect the compressor.
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TroubleshooTing 7. My system continues to operate when the thermostat is in the off position. 7 a. replace unit..................8. The LCD screen permanently reads HI, LO, or ERR. 8 a. replace unit..................9. How do I just operate my thermostat manually? 9 a.
Warranty, inCluding, but not limited to, any implied Warranty of merChantability or fitness for a partiCular purpose, in respeCt to your hunter thermostat is limited to the period of the express Warranty set forth aboVe.
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WhiCh Were Caused by repairs by persons not authorized by us, mishandling, improper installation, modifiCations or damage to the hunter thermostat While in your possession, or unreasonable use, inCluding failure to proVide reasonable and neCessary maintenanCe. this...
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WarranTY, ConT. damage. proof of purChase is required When requesting Warranty serViCe. in no eVent shall hunter fan Company be liable for Consequential or inCidental damages. some states do not alloW limitations on hoW long an implied Warranty lasts or the exClusion or limitation of inCidental or Consequential damages so the aboVe limitation may not apply to you.
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Is there help on the web? yes. Visit http://www.hunterfan.com for more information..................Can’t I just call someone? sure. our technical support group is available from 8 am to 5 pm Cst. They may be reached toll-free at 1-888-830-1326.