70801-IM 12/14/06 3:06 PM Page 2 Compatible with low voltage single stage gas, oil or electric heating or cooling systems and single stage heat pumps. For use on 24VAC systems (not to exceed 30VAC) and 250mv to 750mv millivolt heating only systems.
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70801-IM 12/14/06 3:06 PM Page 3 Removing The Existing Thermostat 1) CAUTION: Make certain the power to the system has been disconnected. 2) Remove the cover of the old thermostat and locate the wires that are connected to the terminal board.
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70801-IM 12/14/06 3:06 PM Page 4 GAS / ELECTRIC: Configures the thermostat to either gas/oil or electric heating systems. • • C / F: Sets the display in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. NORM / HP: Configures the thermostat for normal heating/cooling systems or heat pump systems (single •...
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70801-IM 12/14/06 3:06 PM Page 5 5) Set the system switch to the OFF position. The system should Image shows room temperature shut down within several seconds. The LCD will again display of 70 and HEAT set point of 73.
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70801-IM 12/14/06 3:06 PM Page 6 Operating The New Thermostat 1) Set the System switch to either the HEAT or COOL position and the Fan switch to either the AUTO or ON position. NOTE: In AUTO, the system blower will run only when the A/C or heat is running. In ON, the system blower will operate continuously.
70801-IM 12/14/06 3:06 PM Page 7 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION Display is blank Check thermostat wiring & connections. Check circuit breaker/fuse panel. No heat Set system switch to HEAT and raise set point above room temperature. Check thermostat wiring and connections.
Warranty ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Motors & Armatures Inc. warrants each new MARS thermostat against any defects due to non-conforming material or workmanship for a period of one year after the original date of purchase by a professional service technician and does not include the cost of removal or re-installation.
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70801-IM 12/14/06 3:06 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Non-Programmable Electronic Thermostat Heat/Cool 70801 Model ®...
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