The TZEMT500 Thermostat is compatible with single and
multistage forced air systems, including:
• Gas furnace systems
• Oil furnace systems
• Electric furnace systems
• Heat pump systems
• Air conditioning systems
The TZEMT500 Thermostat may be compatible with some
other system types, including:
• Boiler systems
• Geothermal systems
• Multi-zoned systems
The TZEMT500 Thermostat is not compatible with the
following system types:
• Radiant floor systems
• Wall heating systems
• Propritary HVAC Communication Protocols
The TZEMT500 Thermostat is not compatible with dual
fuel systems (gas or oil furnace & heat pump combined)
without adding a special kit. See Note below.
NOTE:
This thermostat is not compatible with dual
fuel systems (heating system with both heat pump and
gas or oil furnace), unless the system is controlled with
a dual fuel accessory relay kit.
NOTE:
A 24 Volt common and hot wire MUST be
connected to the TZEMT500 for operation.
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WARNING
Voltage hazard. Can cause electrical shock or equipment damage. Disconnect power to
heating and cooling equipment before beginning installation.
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Remove the existing thermostat cover from the wall plate.
Leave wires attached.
Consult instructions that came with existing thermostat as needed.
MERCURY NOTICE
When this control is replacing an old control that contains mercury in
a sealed tube, do not dispose of your old control in the trash. Dispose
of properly. Contact your local waste management authority for
instructions regarding recycling and proper disposal of the old control.
A listing of heating, ventilating and air conditioning wholesalers that
participate in the Thermostat Recycling Corporation's recycling
program are available at www.thermostat-recyle.org .
Thermostat
Model TZEMT500AB32MAA
Installation Instructions
Schlage LiNK
Customer Service: (877) 288-7707
TM
Physical Installation and Wiring
Table of Contents
18-HD39D1-1
Page 10
TM
System
Pages 15-16
Page 17
Page 20
Page 34
Wall plate
Thermostat cover
The look of the existing
thermostat may vary
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