Table of Contents General Information 2 Nest Learning Thermostat Installation Features 2 HVAC System Compatibility 3 Technical Specifications 3 How to use Pro Setup 4 Installation Overview 5 Supported Wiring 7 Nest Thermostat Connectors 7 Wiring Diagrams: Conventional Heating/Cooling Systems 8 ...
The Star connector on the Nest Thermostat can control a number of different applications. If you insert a wire into this terminal, the Nest Thermostat will ask you to select the application and will control it based on your selection. For a list of compatible applications that can be inserted into the Star connector, see the wiring ...
How to use Pro Setup When going through setup on the Nest Thermostat, the first question in the Equipment section asks if you’re a Homeowner or Pro. Selecting Pro will take you through Pro Setup, which has additional options to help ...
You may need to cover up holes, old paint or marks left by the old thermostat. Ask your customer if they prefer to repair the wall themselves or if they want to have the Nest trim plate installed. Let the customer ...
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10. Help your customer pair the Nest Thermostat with the Nest App If your customer already has a Nest product and is using the Nest App, show them how to add the thermostat to their Nest account. If it’s your customer’s first Nest product, show them how to download ...
Rh 24VAC power from transformer* * No jumper wires required. You don’t need to hang on to any old jumper wires going from Rh (sometimes just called R) to Rc. Nest will automatically jump these two connectors. ...
24VAC power from heating transformer ‡ * Fan relay (G) is optional. However, without a G wire, Nest will not be able to control the fan independent of heating. † C ommon wire (C) not required in most cases, but strongly recommended. ...
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Conventional 3 Stage Heating Label: Function: Y1 Compressor Relay (Stage 1) Y2 Compressor Relay (Stage 2), 2nd-speed fan relay G Fan Relay* O/B Heat Pump Changeover Valve Rc 24VAC power from cooling transformer W1 Heat Relay (Stage 1) W2/AUX ...
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Conventional 2 Stage Heating, 1 Stage Cooling Label: Function: Y1 Compressor Relay (Stage 1) Y2 Compressor Relay (Stage 2), 2nd-speed fan relay G Fan Relay* O/B Heat Pump Changeover Valve Rc 24VAC power from cooling transformer W1 Heat Relay (Stage 1) W2/AUX ...
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Conventional 3 Stage Heating, 2 Stage Cooling Label: Function: Y1 Compressor Relay (Stage 1) Y2 Compressor Relay (Stage 2) , 2nd-speed fan relay G Fan Relay* O/B Heat Pump Changeover Valve Rc 24VAC power from cooling transformer W1 Heat Relay (Stage 1) ...
The F an default is D on’t activate . This means that the Nest Thermostat will rely on the system to activate the fan when the furnace (W1) is running. If you test the furnace and notice that the fan is not activating, change ...
Dual Fuel Systems If there’s an O/B wire and one or more W wires connected to the Nest thermostat (which indicates that the system uses a heat pump with an additional heating source), Pro Setup will first ask if the heating system ...
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If your customer has a multi-speed fan with a single wire, the system will control the fan speed, not the Nest thermostat. This means they’ll be able to use the Nest Learning Thermostat to adjust the temperature and turn ...
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Forced Air HVAC Systems - Fan Activation Depending on your fuel source selection, you’ll need to determine when the fan activates for your customer’s heating system. Some systems will activate the fan automatically when the thermostat calls for heat. Some systems will rely on the thermostat to activate the fan. ...
B a nd a C , connect to B t o the Nest O /B c onnector and connect the C t o the Nest C ...
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While we find that in the vast majority of homes the Nest Thermostat can charge its built in battery by power sharing from the regular heating and cooling wires. But in some rare cases a common wire is needed to ...
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The heat call is detected by the controller board when the W wire is shorted to the R wire, which causes the 24V AC voltage to be detected. When the Nest thermostat is taking power, a small voltage is generated ...
As an example, if it’s a heat only system, the Nest Thermostat won’t show any cooling options. If it’s a heat pump, the Nest Thermostat will know and do a special test to check the orientation of the O/B wire. ...
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Turn the ring and select EQUIPMENT Turn the ring and select HEAT PUMP Adjust ECO Heating and These temperatures are set as the final step during the setup interview. But if the Nest Thermostat is already configured, here are the steps: Cooling Temperatures ...
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Follow the Nest App’s instructions, when prompted type in the entry key you obtained in step 4 You’ll see the thermostat appear on the Nest App home screen. Tap the thermostat icon to control it and change settings. Demonstrate how to use the Nest Thermostat: ...
If the Nest Thermostat senses a problem with the wiring, you’ll receive an “E” error. These errors must be fixed before setup can continue. “N” errors are not as critical and setup will continue but certain features may not ...
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E89 - Y2 wire without Y1 wire The Nest Thermostat is physically detecting a Y2 wire but not a Y1 wire that is required for 2 stage conventional cooling systems or 2 stage heat pumps. E90 - W3 wire without W2/AUX wire ...
The Wi-Fi access point may have security settings enabled that prevent the Nest Thermostat from connecting. W3 - Failed to connect The Wi-Fi access point is not providing a network IP address to the Nest Thermostat. W4 - Failed to connect ...
This their Wi-Fi network is online. may happen if: If it is, check the Nest system status in the The customer’s Internet Service upper right of nest.com/support. Nest will Provider is down publish maintenance or outage ...
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Customer has forgotten the lock code to The Nest Thermostat can be remotely their Nest Thermostat unlocked by logging onto the Nest Account paired with their device from the Nest Web app or from the Nest Mobile app. ...
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This system has a humidifier that is separate from the HVAC system. • Install the 2 hum wires directly into the relay. • Run the single wire from the relay to the * terminal. • Nest recommends the White Rogers 90-290Q or similar 24VAC HVAC relay. ...
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Install the 2 hum wires directly into the relay • Run the single wire from the relay to the * terminal. • Nest recommends the White Rogers 90-290Q or similar 24VAC HVAC relay. Built-in Humidifier System, 1 Wire ...
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Where to Find Additional Help • Help online: ttps://nest.com/support/thermostat/ • Nest Pro Tech Support: 1-855-VIP-NEST (1-855-847-6378) Dedicated Pro Support Hours: 6am-6pm (pacific), 9am-9pm (eastern)
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