Hunter 40170 User manual

Electronic/Mechanical
ermostat
Model 40170
installation and
operation manual
42998-01 01-19-2007

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Table of Contents
Important Information.................................................. 5
Tools ............................................................................ 6
Uninstalling the Existing Unit ...................................... 9
Installing the Thermostat ........................................... 13
installing the wall plate .................................... 15
connecting the wires ........................................ 17
attaching the thermostat .................................. 19
Operation ................................................................... 23
Indicators & Adjustments ........................................... 25
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 28
Wiring Diagrams ........................................................ 30

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Congratulations!
Thank you for choosing a Hunter thermostat. Your new
Hunter thermostat will provide years of reliable service
and year-round energy savings.
Please read this manual before beginning installation
and save this booklet for complete operation instructions.
Electronic/Mechanical
Thermostat
Model 40170

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This thermostat is designed to work on the following
heating and cooling systems:
Gas – Standing Pilot
Gas – Electronic Ignition
Gas – Fired Boilers
Gas – Millivolt Systems
Oil – Fired Boilers
Oil – Fired Furnace
Electric Furnace
Electric Air Conditioning
Single-stage Heat Pump Systems
This thermostat is not designed for Multi-stage heat pump
systems or 110/220 V baseboard heating systems.
If you are unsure what kind of heating and cooling system
you have, please contact a qualified HVAC Technician for
assistance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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This thermostat includes two #8 slotted screws and two
wall anchors for mounting.
To install your new thermostat, you will need the
following supplies:
Flat-head screwdriver
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Small Phillips-head screwdriver
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Hammer
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Electric drill and 3/16” bit
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Two fresh 1.5 Volt (AA) size alkaline batteries
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TOOLS

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NOTICE! Do not disconnect the wires
from the existing thermostat before
reading these instructions. The wires
must be labeled prior to removal to
ensure proper reconnection.

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UNINSTALLING THE EXISTING UNIT
Y
RC
G
W
Y
RC
G
W

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1. Turn the system power OFF from the existing
thermostat. Turn the power to the HVAC system OFF
at the main power panel or at the furnace.
2. Remove the existing thermostat cover to access the
wires from the wall.
(Some thermostats may have multiple covers, screws or other
locking devices that must be removed or disengaged.)
3. Locate, but do not disconnect the wires.
(If wires are not visible, they may be connected to the back of the
wall plate. Some models may have doors that open to expose the
wires and mounting screws.)
UNINSTALLING THE EXISTING UNIT

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UNINSTALLING THE EXISTING UNIT, CONT.
if your existing
thermostat is marked...
label the wire
with this sticker:
G / F
G
G
W / H
W
W
Y / C* / M
Y
Y
RC / VC
RC
RC
RH / R / VR / 4
RH
RH
24 Volt
24 Volt cool
air conditioning
compressor
heating
fan
O
O
O
reversing valve
cool
B
B
B
reversing valve
heat

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4. Using the provided stickers, label each wire according
to the chart.
(If the terminals are not labeled, contact a qualified
HVAC technician.)
Note: Wire colors do not always comply with
standards, so wire color should be ignored.
Refer to the existing terminal designation for
proper identification.
*If wires marked Y & C are both present, C may be a
Common wire and should not be used. If you have a wire
marked C, do not connect it to any terminal. This wire is
used only for non-battery powered thermostats.
5. Do not let the wires slip back into the wall during
disconnection. You may want to secure the wires to
the wall as you disconnect them. After all wires are
labeled, disconnect each wire and remove the existing
wall plate.
UNINSTALLING THE EXISTING UNIT, CONT.
Y
RC
G
W
W

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Top Cover Thermostat

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INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT
INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT
1. Remove the top cover from the new thermostat by
pulling the two halves apart.

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W
RC
Y
G

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2. Position the new thermostat on the wall and pull the
labeled wires through the opening.
3. If the existing holes do not match those on the Hunter
wall plate, or if there are no existing holes, level the
thermostat and mark the wall for two holes.
4. Remove the thermostat and drill two 3/16” holes where
marked.
5. Tap the plastic anchors into the holes until they are flush
with the wall.
6. Reposition the thermostat on the wall, pulling the
wires through the opening. Insert the mounting screws
through the mounting holes and into the anchors. Verify
that the thermostat is visually level and securely tighten
both screws.
INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT, CONT.
INSTALLING THE WALL PLATE

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INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT, CONT.
GRC RH
Y
W
B O
RH
RC
W
G
B
O
Y

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INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT, CONT.
CONNECTING THE WIRES
1. Loosen, but do not remove, the terminal screws.
Note: A jumper wire has been provided, connecting the
RC and RH terminals for systems that do not provide
both an RH and RC wire. If you have both an RH and RC
wire, remove this jumper. If you do not have both an RH
and RC wire, leave the jumper in place.
2. Match and connect the wires from the wall to the
terminals as shown. Wires should be inserted behind
the black terminal shields. Tighten each screw after
the connection has been made.
(The ends of any extra wires should be wrapped in electrical tape
and carefully pushed back into the wall.)
3. Push any excess wire length back into the wall to
prevent interference.

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INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT, CONT.
HG
HE
HP STD
HE/HG Switch
HP/STD Switch

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ATTACHING THE THERMOSTAT
1. Locate the HE/HG switch on the wall plate. Set the
switch to HG for a gas furnace or oil burner. Set the
switch to HE for electric furnaces.
(The switch has no effect when the system is set to cooling mode.)
2. Locate the HP/STD switch on the wall plate. Set the
switch to HP for Single-stage heat pump systems. Set
the switch to STD for conventional systems.
INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT, CONT.

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INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT, CONT.