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• unheatedareasbehindthethermostat,suchasanoutsidewall.
ROUTE WIRES TO LOCATION
1. If you are replacing an old thermostat and the wiring and
locationare satisfactory,useexistingwiring. Ifindoubt,rewire.
2. If you choose a new location or if this is a new installation,
thermostat wire must first be run to the selected location. All
wiring must conform to local and national electrical codes and
ordinances.
3. Probe for obstructions in partition before drilling 1⁄2” hole in wall
at selected location. Take up quarter round (if necessary) and
drilla smallguideholefor sighting(seefig.1). Frombasement,
drill a 3⁄4” hole in partition floor next to guide hole. In houses
without basements, drill 1⁄2” hole through ceiling and into parti-
tion from above.
