White Rodgers 1F59-11 User Manual

Mounting

Hole

Screw

Anchors

Mounting

Hole

G

O

Y

B

1

2

O

F

F

2. Push excess wire into wall and plug up hole with fire-

resistant material, such as fiberglass insulation, to
prevent drafts from affecting thermostat operation.

3. Place thermostat base over hole in wall for wires and

mark mounting hole locations on wall.

4. Drill mounting holes.

5. Fasten thermostat base loosely to wall using two

mounting screws (see fig. 2). Place a level against
bottom of base, adjust until level, and then tighten
mounting screws to secure base (leveling is for ap-
pearance only and will not affect thermostat opera-
tion). If holes in wall are too large and do not allow you
to tighten base snugly, use plastic screw anchors to
secure base.

Approximately

5 feet from floor

1

⁄

2

” hole for

thermostat wire

Stout cord with 6”

chain attached

Baseboard

strip moulding

1

⁄

4

” guide hole

for sighting

Quarter round

removed

3

⁄

4

” hole in floor of partition

Hooked wire for snagging chain

Proper location insures that the thermostat will provide a
comfortable home temperature. Observe the following
general rules when selecting a location:

1. Locate thermostat about 5 ft. above the floor.

2. Install thermostat on a partitioning wall, not on an

outside wall.

3. Never expose thermostat to direct light from lamps,

sun, fireplaces or any temperature radiating equip-
ment.

4. Avoid locations close to windows, adjoining outside

walls, or doors that lead outside.

5. Avoid locations close to air registers or in the direct

path of air from them.

6. Make sure there are no pipes or duct work in that part

of the wall chosen for the thermostat location.

7. Never locate thermostat in a room that is warmer or

cooler than the rest of the home, such as the kitchen.

8. Avoid locations with poor air circulation, such as be-

hind doors or in alcoves.

9. The living or dining room is normally a good location,

provided there is no cooking range or refrigerator on
opposite side of wall.

1. If an old thermostat is being replaced and is in a

satisfactory location, and the wiring appears to be in
good condition, use existing wiring. If in doubt, re-wire.

2. If a new location is chosen or if this is a new installation,

thermostat wire must first be run to the location se-
lected. All wiring must conform with 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 and drill a small guide hole for sighting (see
fig. 1). From basement, drill 

3

⁄

4

” hole in partition floor

next to guide hole. In houses without basements,
drill 

1

⁄

2

” hole through ceiling and into partition from

above (see fig. 1).

4. Through this hole drop a light chain, or 6” chain

attached to a strong cord. Snag cord in basement with
hooked wire. In houses without basements, drop cord
through hole in ceiling and down partitioning; snag
cord at the thermostat location.

5. Attach thermostat wire to cord and pull wire through

hole in wall so that 6” of wire protrudes.

1. Remove thermostat cover. Pull wires through opening

near center of thermostat base and connect wires
under terminal screws (see WIRE THERMOSTAT TO
SYSTEM).