1. CAUTION TURN OFF POWER to system at the furnace, or at the fuse/circuit breaker panel before you begin.
2. Remove cover and thermostat, but leave wallplate with wires attached.
Leave wallplate in place.

MERCURY NOTICE If your old thermostat contains mercury, contact your local waste management authority for proper disposal instructions.
Use a screwdriver to disconnect wires one by one. As you disconnect each wire, wrap it with the label matching the letter on your old thermostat. (Adhesive labels are supplied in your thermostat package.)
Remove the old wallplate only after all wires are labeled. Be careful not to let loose wires fall into the wall opening.

If your old thermostat has 4 or more wires (not counting terminals C or C1), you may have purchased the wrong replacement thermostat. Stop now and call 1-800-468-1502 for advice.


1. Match each labeled wire with same letter on the terminal block(s).
2. Use a screwdriver to loosen screw terminals, insert bare wire into slots, then tighten screws.
3. Push any excess wire back into the wall opening.


Move the cycle rate switches to the proper setting for your system (see table below).

| Heating System | Switch 1 | Switch 2 |
| Steam or gravity | On | On |
| High efficiency warm air (90% plus efficiency), hot water, or heat pump | Off | On |
| Gas or oil warm air (factory setting) | Off | Off |
| Electric warm air | On | Off |


CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD (CT87N) Do not operate cooling system when outdoor temperature is below 50°F (10°C).
Reference file: Honeywell CT87K1004/E1 Round Heat Only Thermostat
Additionally, the document applies to other Honeywell models: CT87N, CT87K