Action
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Turn Off the Boiler:
- Switch off your boiler at the mains isolation switch, usually a fused switch near the boiler or water tank.
- This will power down the boiler, and the Hive receiver will lose its lights.
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Remove the Thermostat:
- Press the tab underneath the thermostat to remove it from the wall.
- Take the thermostat to the boiler or hot water tank if there is one.
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Remove a Battery:
- Remove one battery from the thermostat and leave it out.
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Turn the Boiler Back On:
- Switch the boiler back on at the mains isolation switch.
- The receiver’s status light in the top right corner should now be illuminated again.
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Reinsert the Battery:
- Put the battery back into your thermostat.
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Reattach the Thermostat:
- Place the thermostat back on the wall.
- It should display the temperature with the normal screen.
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Turn On the Heating:
- Press the ^ icon on the front of the thermostat to raise the target temperature above the room temperature shown on the thermostat.
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Check for Success:
- If successful, you’ll hear the boiler fire up.
- The receiver’s central heating light will turn green, indicating that Hive has asked the boiler to turn on.