Table of Contents Important Information ... 5 Tools ... 6 Uninstalling the Existing Unit ... 7 Installing the Thermostat ... 12 Installing the Wall Plate ... 12 Connecting the Wires ... 16 Attaching the Thermostat ... 18 Settings... 22 Methods of Operation ... 26 Manual Operation / Override ...
Model 44360 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 operation instructions.
Gas – Millivolt Systems Electric Air Conditioning Single-Stage Heat Pumps This thermostat is not designed for multi-stage heat pump systems or 110/220 V baseboard heating systems. If you are unsure what kind of heating and cooling system you have, please contact a qualified HVAC Technician for assistance.
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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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. (Failure to turn off the power to the existing thermostat before removal could damage your system.)
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WIrE lABElS if your existing thermostat is marked... RH / R / VR / 4 24 Volt RC / VC 24 Volt cool air conditioning Y / C* / M / O compressor W / H / B heating G / F...
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UnInSTAllInG THE ExISTInG UnIT, COnT. 4. Using the provided stickers, label each wire according to the Wire labels chart. 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.
InSTAllInG THE THErMOSTAT 1. remove the wall plate from the new thermostat by pressing the release tab on the bottom of the thermostat. 2. Position the new wall plate on the wall and pull the labeled wires through the opening.
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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. (Do not use plastic anchors if you encounter a stud in the wall.)
InSTAllInG THE THErMOSTAT, COnT. 1. loosen, but do not remove, the terminal screws. Jumper 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 wire, G RC RH Y W remove this jumper.
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Thermostat Cover ENABLE RECOVERY HEAT DISABLE System Switch SYSTEM TYPE Switch FAN OPTION W/B Y/O RH RC G...
2. recovery - locate the thermostat. If you wish to use the Auto recovery feature, verify that the switch is in the EnABlE position. If you do not wish to use this feature, simply change the switch to the DISABlE position.
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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.
The default setting of the thermostat is Fahrenheit (F (nOTICE: CHAnGInG THIS SETTInG WIll rESET THE THErMOSTAT TO FACTOrY DEFAUlT PrOGrAMS.) To change to Celsius (C 1. Press and hold the 2. Use a paperclip to press the 3. Continue to press the when the lCD turns on.
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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 then ROGRAM 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 / override instructions, see pages 28-35. To utilize the pre-programmed settings, see pages 36-37.
METHODS OF OPErATIOn (COnT.) 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.
METHODS OF OPErATIOn If you want to permanently override all settings and adjust the thermostat manually: 1. Press until the Hold icon appears. ETURN 2. Press and hold Override mode. (Release the button when the display flashes.) 3. Press the as desired.
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Pressing Home Today during the first or second programs of the day will override the programs until the fourth program begins. The thermostat will then go back into normal mode. Pressing Home Today during the third program of the day will override the programs until the first program of the next day.
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Vacation Override feature will be counted as day one in your number of days. The thermostat will resume your normal programs during program four, the last day of the override.
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DEFAUlT PrOGrAMS CHArT 10 pm Program 3 Heat : 68 F (20 Cool : 78 F (26 4 pm Program 2 Heat : 60 Cool : 85 Program 4 Heat : 60 F (16 Cool : 82 F (28 6 am Program 1 Heat : 68 F (20...
5. DEFAUlT PrOGrAMS By using the pre-programmed settings, this thermostat can save you money by optimizing energy usage in heating and cooling. refer to the Default Programs Chart for detailed information about the pre-programmed settings.
• Program times can be set in 10 minute increments. • Program temperature can be set in increments of 1 • After 15 seconds of inactivity during programming, the thermostat will return to normal Display mode. • When setting each program time, note the AM/PM indicator. • Press...
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T W TH F SA SU HEAT COOL system heat cool program hold /return...
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24 hours.) 6. repeat steps 2-5 for the remaining days. 7. To review your program settings, press review the customized programs. (You can make changes at any time when the thermostat is in Program mode.) 8. Slide the SYSTEM SElEcTOR SwiTcH repeat steps 2-5.
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. Follow the instructions on pages 42-43 to change batteries.
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ICOnS AnD FEATUrES, COnT. 3. Energy – calculates energy usage. Press to display the total operation time for heat and air conditioning for today, yesterday, last week, or Total. Monitoring energy usage allows you to optimize energy savings. Press to cycle through Today, Yesterday, This Week, and NERGY Total (up to 999 hours and 59 minutes).
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ICOnS AnD FEATUrES, COnT. 5. 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 the set temperature.) The span setting can be adjusted if your system is cycling too fast or too slowly.
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When the batteries are detected as weak, the icon will flash until new AA alkaline batteries are installed (Stage 1). If the batteries become too weak for normal operation, the thermostat enters the second battery power shortage mode (Stage 2). When insufficient battery power is left, the battery icon will flash alone on the display and your system will turn off.
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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. Auto recovery can be disabled by sliding the recovery switch on the back of the circuit board to the disable position.
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9. Auto cut off – automatically turns the system off if the temperature rises above 95 (If your HVAC system has malfunctioned, the system will no longer respond to thermostat controls and the Auto cut off will have no effect.) F (35 C) or drops below 40...
3.5 minute delay before it can be restarted to prevent compressor damage due to rapid cycling. 3. resetting the unit To restore the thermostat to the original factory reset settings, press the reset button with a paperclip.
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. 3. My display is erratic.
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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. 7 b. Check your system for proper wiring. 8. The lCD screen permanently reads HI, lO, or Err. 8 a. replace unit.
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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. The Hunter Technical Support Group is available from 7 am to 7 pm CST M-F and 8 am to 5 pm Saturday. They may be reached toll-free at 1-888-830-1326.