Centralite 3157100 - Thermostat Installation Best Practices; Remove Existing Unit

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Thermostat Installation Best Practices
If this is to replace an existing thermostat, just use the existing thermostat location.
If this is a new install follow these suggestions:
 Locate the thermostat about 5 ft. above the floor away from direct sunlight, lamps, radios,
televisions, fireplaces, hot water pipes, or other heating or cooling sources.
 Do not locate the thermostat near doors to the outside or windows.
 Do not locate the thermostat in a damp area.
 Do not locate the thermostat in an area that lacks air circulation.
 Switch OFF the electricity to the HVAC unit.
 Remove the cover to the existing thermostat
 Make a note of the terminal location for each wire connected to the thermostat wiring
Terminals (use enclosed labels to label wires). Wire colors are not standard so it is important
to note the terminal label each wire is connected to on the existing thermostat.
 While removing each wire from the existing thermostat wiring terminal, make sure to secure
the wire so that it does not fall back into the wall.
 Once all wires are removed from the existing thermostat wiring terminal, remove the existing
thermostat from the wall.
 Make sure to leave at least 3” of wire for each connection onto the CentraLite thermostat
wiring terminal.
 Remove 1/8” insulation from the end of each wire.