TFC Group Towerstat REM STT/REM User Manual
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Drill and 3/16" drill bit
Screwdriver
Removing the old thermostat/
Installing the programmable thermostat
CAUTION : to avoid electric shock, turn off the power of the Heating/
Cooling system at the main power box. Read the following
instructions carefully before disconnecting the wires.
1. Turn off the old thermostat.
2. Remove the cover from the old thermostat. You may have to pull
extra hard.
3. Unscrew the old thermostat from the wall plate.
4. Now find the screws attaching the wall plate to the wall, and
remove them. You should now be able to pull the wall plate a small
distance from the wall. Do not disconnect any wire yet, simply lo
cate the wires.
WARNING: After removing the wall plate, if you find that it is mounted
on a junction box (e.g. a box similar to one behind a light switch or
electric outlet), a high voltage circuit may be present and there is a
danger of electric shock. Please consult a qualified electrician.
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