tekmar 537 Thermostat Installation - Manual (Page 3)

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Choose the placement of the thermostats early in the construction process to
enable proper wiring during rough-in.
Consider the following:
Interior Wall.
Keep dry. Avoid potential leakage onto the control.
Relative Humidity max 92% up to 104°F (40°C), 50% RH above 104°F (40°C).
Non-condensing environment.
No exposure to extreme temperatures beyond 32-122°F (0-50°C).
No draft, direct sun, or other cause for inaccurate temperature readings.
Away from equipment, appliances, or other sources of electrical interference.
Easy access for wiring, viewing, and adjusting the display screen.
Approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) off the finished floor.
The maximum length of wire is 500 feet (150 m).
Strip wire to 3/8” (10 mm) for all terminal connections.
Use standard 4 conductor, 18 AWG wire. •
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Removing The Thermostat Base
Push
tab
1
Remove thermostat
from base
2
To remove the thermostat base:
Place a small slot screwdriver or similar
tool into the slot located on the top of
the thermostat.
While pushing down against the plastic
tab, pull the thermostat away from the
thermostat’s base. •
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Mounting The Thermostat Base
Stud
Switch
Box Thermostat
Base
007 Adaptor
Plate
3 1 / 4 ”
(83 mm)
If a single gang switch box is used,
an Adaptor Plate 007 is required to
mount the thermostat to the box.
Fasten the base of the
thermostat to the adaptor plate.
Feed the wiring through the
openings in the back of the
adaptor plate and thermostat.
Use the upper and lower screw
holes to fasten the adaptor plate
to the box. •
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Mounted on switch box