To Remove Existing Thermostat; To Install Thermostat - Friedrich RT4 Installation, Operation & Application Manual

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Turn off power at the main service panel by removing the fuse
or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before removing the existing
thermostat.
1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate circuit
breaker.
2. Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the wires.
3. Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels before removing wires. See table on Page 6 for old and
new label identification.
4. After labeling wires, remove wires from wire terminals.
5. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.
6. Refer to the following section for instructions on how to install this thermostat.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Turn off power at the main service panel by removing the fuse
or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before removing the existing
thermostat.
IMPORTANT: Thermostat installation must conform to local and national building and electrical codes and
Note: Mount the thermostat about five feet above the floor. Do not mount the thermostat on an outside
wall, in direct sunlight, behind a door, or in an area affected by a vent or duct.
1. Turn off power to your system. Move the Mode switch to Off .
2. Move the Fan switch to Auto.
3. To remove cover, insert and twist a coin or screwdriver in the slots on the sides of the thermostat.
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ordinances.