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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 06:14 PM
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thermostat orientation

I just notice this photo. Tell me this isn't installed backwards. Bad things can happen.


 
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 05:10 AM
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That could be the new design with "mirco" springs. . . . .

Pelican Parts has a good pictures on the correct orientation.

 
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by pnwR53S
I just notice this photo. Tell me this isn't installed backwards. Bad things can happen.
Conversely, it could boost sales of thermostats!
 
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 07:25 AM
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It appears that although the photographer had the light level set well, neither the photographer or the Ad person know too much about using a wrench.
 
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