tekmar 511 Programmable Thermostat Installation - Manual (Page 8)

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Thermostat Installation
NOTE: If the thermostat is to be used for remote sensing (i.e. The built-in air sensor is
disabled and an indoor sensor is being used.) Mount the thermostat in the desired location
in an appropriate manner.
STEP THREE
ROUGH IN WIRING
• 18 AWG or similar wire is recommended for all 24 V (ac) wiring.
• All wires are to be stripped to 1/4” (6 mm) to ensure proper connection to the control.
• Run wires from the 24 V (ac) power to the thermostat. Use a clean power source to
ensure proper operation.
• Run wires from the heating device to the thermostat.
STEP TWO
REMOVING THE FRONT COVER
Place a screwdriver or similar object into the small slot
located in the top of the thermostat. Push the screwdriver
against the plastic tab and pull the top of the front cover
so that it pivots around the bottom edge of the base.
STEP THREE
MOUNTING THE BASE
Menu
Item
Remove cover
Push tab 1
2
The thermostat should be installed on an interior wall
of the desired zone approximately 5’ (1.5 m) above the
floor. Do not mount the thermostat in a location that may
be affected by localized heat sources or cold drafts. It
may be necessary to install a draft barrier behind the
thermostat to prevent air from blowing through the wiring
hole and affecting the thermostat’s built-in sensor.
Mount the base directly to the wall using two #6
1” screws. The screws are inserted through the
mounting holes and must be securely fastened
to the wall. If possible, at least one of the screws
should enter a wall stud or similar surface. If the
thermostat is to be mounted to a 2” x 4” electrical
box, order an Adaptor Plate 007. This plate
mounts to the electrical box and the thermostat
mounts to the plate. Ensure that the electrical box
does not provide cold air to the thermostat.
#6 1” screws