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Install guide 8029 To avoid electrical shock and to prevent damage to the furnace, air conditioner, Caution and thermostat, disconnect the power supply before beginning work. This can be done at the circuit breaker, or at the appliance. You will need #1 Phillips screwdriver (small) and Tools Drill with 3/16-in.
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Fill wall opening with non-combustible insulation to prevent drafts. 3 Mount the 8029 Separate front from back of unit. Press up on the catch on bottom of thermostat and swing the body away from the base, lift up to remove the body from the base.
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4 Before you Connect Wires Please follow these guidelines for safe and secure wire connections. Strip insulation 3/8 in. (9.5mm) from wire ends. Take care not to damage the labels for each wire in handling. Connect labeled wires only to a terminal with corresponding letter. Bend the wire slightly, insert the wire under the contact plate and tighten the screw down onto the wire.
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5 Install Batteries The 8029 requires 2 AA batteries to operate your furnace and retain its programmed temperature in memory. Switch MODE switch to OFF and the FAN switch to AUTO.
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OPERATING Guide to initialize the new thermostat. 7 Power Options 1) The 8029 can run on batteries only. (2AA Alkaline) 24VAC and MV The batteries will last well over 1 year. If the batteries are not replaced the thermostat will stop working.
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a c e F ro m F u rn 2 WIRE Heating STEP 1 - Connect the R (or RH) wire to (GAS MILLIVOLT or 24vac the RH terminal on the thermostat. Thermostat This connects the Heater Power to the thermostat.
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a c e F ro m F u rn STEP 1 - Connect the Y wire to the 4 WIRE a n d A C u n Y terminal on the thermostat. This Thermostat connects to the Cooler compressor. STEP 2 - Connect the RH or R wire to the RH terminal on the thermostat.
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Your HVAC system is now connected to the thermostat. 8029 Features The 8029 can be used with most 24 volt gas, oil or electric heating and air conditioning systems, single-stage heat pumps or gas millivolt heating systems. It cannot be used with 120 volt heating systems or multistage heat pumps. Ask The Home Depot for other thermostats to control those systems.
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