We hope you will be satisfied and thank you for buying a Hunter product. Table Of Contents Installation Operation Features Remove Old Thermostat Labeling Wires Connecting Wires and Mounting Thermostat System Selector Switches Start-Up Reviewing Current Temperature Setting Setting New Temperature Filter Monitor Resetting Filter Counter To Zero...
Read This Before Installing Thermostat IMPORTANT Read the entire installation section of this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before you begin to install or operate your Hunter Thermostat. • Remove the mylar label from the display window. INSTALLATION All installation is normally performed at your thermostat.
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30 days. (Only alkaline batteries should be used in your thermostat. Rechargeable batteries have different properties which may cause the thermostat to not operate properly. Do not use old batteries.) The batteries should last one year. CAUTION: The batteries are the only source of power used to operate your system.
FILTER AUTO FAN RESET Easy access battery compartment. For raising temperature. To reset filter counter back to zero. For lowering temperature. Function Switch For turning on heating and cooling system. Fan ON AUTO Selector Switch. Reset Button For resetting thermostat.
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For raising temperature. Display backlight for viewing in the dark. For lowering temperature. Function Switch For turning on heating and cooling system. Fan ON and AUTO Selector Switch. Reset Button For resetting thermostat. To reset filter counter back to zero.
Installation What You Need This thermostat comes with two #8 slotted screws and two wall anchors for mounting. To install your unit, you should have the following tools and materials. Slotted screwdriver Electric drill and 3/16" bit Hammer Two 1.5V (AA) Size Alkaline batteries...
PROVIDED TO THE WIRE AS SHOWN IN TABLE A ON PAGE 11. (For example, attach the label marked W to the wire which goes to the W or H terminal on your existing thermostat.) IGNORE THE COLOR OF THE WIRES since these do not always comply with the standard.
RH, R, VR or 4 24 Volt RC, VC 24 Volt Cool G or F Y, C or M (See Note) Air Conditioning W or H Heating and connect to thermostat Terminal shown BLUE GREEN YELLOW WHITE...
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12-13 Wire Labeling (Continued) NOTE: If your thermostat has one wire marked R or RH (4-wire system), then leave the jumper wire between the RH and RC terminals. Otherwise, if you have separate RH and RC wires (5-wire system), then remove the jumper wire between the RH and RC terminals.
Mount Wallplate and Thermostat Snap open the wallplate from your thermostat by pressing the release tab on the bottom of the thermostat. Position wallplate on wall and pull existing wires through large opening. Then level for appearance. Mark holes for plastic anchors provided if existing holes do not line up with Hunter Thermostat holes.
Heating system selector The heating system selector is a switch on the Printed Circuit Board on the inside of the thermostat. The switch is at “HG” position. Leave it in this position if you have a gas furnace or an oil burner.
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Make sure the Function Switch is set at OFF, and the FAN-AUTO Switch is in AUTO. Insert the bottom tab on the thermostat body into the slot at the bottom of the wallplate. Press top of the thermostat body to snap it into the wallplate. (NOTE: Do not force the thermostat onto the wallplate, as the terminal pins may be damaged.
When you first install two AA size batteries, as directed in the installation instructions, press the Reset Button. The thermostat is preset at the factory to 68°F (20°C) for heat and 78°F (25°C) for cool. Room temperature is displayed. Your thermostat batteries will prevent memory loss and avoid reprogramming. Replace batteries as soon as low battery indicator comes on the display.
Setting New Temperature In this example we are raising the current set temperature of 68°F to a new setting of 72°F. Press Hold Press arrow to display current temperature setting. 68°F is the current temperature setting. After 3 seconds, “SET” starts flashing and temperature digits will increase.
Operations Filter Monitor The Hunter Digital Thermostat measures and stores the amount of time the heating or air conditioning system operated. After 500 hours of usage, the word “FILTER” will appear and flash on the display, reminding you to check or replace your system filter.
Note: Filter button works only when “FILTER” is displayed on the display. If Filter button is pressed when “FILTER” is not displayed, the internal counter will not reset. Temperature Span Your thermostat is pre-programmed at the factory to cycle when the temperature rises Backlighting...
Troubleshooting Problem SCRAMBLED OR DOUBLE DISPLAY (numbers over numbers NO DISPLAY ENTIRE DISPLAY DIMS AUTO/FAN DOES NOT COME ON HEATING OR COOLING DOES NOT GO ON OR OFF Solution 1. Remove clear mylar sticker. 1. Check battery connections and batteries. 2.
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ERRATIC DISPLAY IF UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE IN OFF POSITION THERMOSTAT READS , HI, LO PERMANENTLY If you experience any other problems, call 1-901-745-9222 from 8AM to 5PM Central Standard time for technical assistance. 1. Press the reset button once with a small pin and hold in for two seconds.