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When the batteries are runnin
low, a REPL BAT messa
e flashes for one to
two months before the batteries run out completel
. Replace the batteries as
soon as possible once the messa
e flashes.
IMPORTANT
Although the thermostat has a low battery indicator, replace the
batteries once per year to prevent leakage and to prevent the ther-
mostat and heating/cooling system from shutting down due to lack
of battery power in the thermostat.
If
ou insert new batteries within 20 to 30 seconds of removin
the old
batteries, the s
stem retains the current time and da
. If the displa
is blank,
the batteries are dead or installed incorrectl
. You must reset the time and
da
. Refer to Set the Clock for instructions.
As a precaution when leavin
home for lon
er than a month, chan
e batteries before leavin
to prevent
the s
stem from shuttin
down due to lack of power. Alwa
s use fresh alkaline batteries. Nonalkaline
batteries do not last as lon
. The
also can leak, causin
dama
e to the thermostat and the wall surface.
Hone
well recommends Ener
izer® batteries.
STEP 6. MOUNT THE THERMOSTAT
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80
90
70
60
90
80
70
60
A.
ENGAGE TABS AT TOP
OF THERMOSTAT
AND WALLPLATE.
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B.
PRESS LOWER
EDGE OF CASE
TO LATCH.
