Set Appliance State:

Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
Set Multimeter to AC Volts Set meter to measure AC Volts
CH Demand
Remove cover from the room thermostat
WARNING! - Mains voltage is expected during test follow
TOPs P4 live testing procedure
Mains Power On

Measurement:

Measure the voltage between the common of
the room thermostat and a suitable earth.
Is mains voltage present on the common
connection?
Note: The colour and position of the
wires will vary between systems and components.