Installation Instructions; To Remove An Existing Thermostat - GE RAK348R1 Instrucciones De Instalación

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD—Turn off power at
the main service panel by removing the fuse or
switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the
OFF position before installing or removing the
thermostat receiver.
PACKAGE CONTENTS/TOOLS REQUIRED
Package includes: Thermostat, thermostat receiver, 4 "AA"
batteries, screws, wall anchors and stick mounting pads.
Tools needed: Drill with 3/16" bit, Phillips screwdriver.
Parts needed: Thermostat cable – 18–22 gauge with at least
7 wires – 12" per unit.

TO REMOVE AN EXISTING THERMOSTAT

1. Turn off power to heating and cooling system by removing
the fuse or switching off the appropriate circuit breaker.
2. Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the
wires.
3. Remove wires from wire terminals.
4. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.
5. Cut or stuff wires into the hole in the wall and seal the hole
with nonflammable insulation or putty, or use a wall plate
obtainable from a local hardware or home building store.
6. Refer to the following section for instructions on how to
install this thermostat.
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