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Install Guide 8045 Caution Tools To avoid electrical shock and to prevent damage heating system, 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) 1 Location • On replacement installations, mount the new thermostat in place of the old one. • On new Installations, follow the guidelines listed below. Locate the thermostat on an inside wall, about 5 ft. (1.
2 Remove old unit Switch electricity to the heater OFF at the circuit breaker; then proceed with the following steps. Remove cover from old thermostat. Most are snap-on types and simply pull off. Some have locking screws on the side or front. These must be loosened to remove cover. Remove the old unit from the terminal box, by unscrewing the captive screws. Caution Make sure you note which wire is which when you disconnect the old thermostat. Use only UBC approved wire nuts to connect wires.
Attach Unit Position (optional) wall plate over junction box. RED Align the 6-32 captive screws with the threaded holes in the junction box. TO LOAD STAT BLACK TO LINE ! CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE SUPPLY DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING Screw the wall unit to the junction box. Note: Do not reattach control unit until batteries have been inserted. PG 5 5 Install Batteries The 8045 requires 2AA batteries. AA Install 2 AA alkaline batteries according to the polarity noted in the compartment.
Install Batteries cont • Replace front of control unit on the wall unit 6 Check Unit Follow these procedures to verify you have correctly installed the unit. • To check HEAT mode: • Set the mode switch to HEAT. • Turn TEMP DIAL counter clockwise to its stop. This is the warmest setting. Allow the system 5 min to respond. Verify that heat is coming from the system. PG 7 • Return dial to comfortable setting. 8045 Features The 8045 can be used with most 110/220 volt electric heating devices.
