Install Your New Thermostat - Alarm.Com ADC-T2000-RC Product Manual

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TIP: Take another picture of the wires to
document connections for easy reference.
Do not disconnect wires before labeling them.
CAUTION: Wiring can vary for each
manufacturer. Label all wiring before
removing it from the existing thermostat.
• Disconnect all of the wires and remove the
existing thermostat.
TIP: Remember to secure the wires so they
don't fall into the wall.
Prepare the Wires
Follow these guidelines for safe and secure
wire connections:
• Ensure the wires are a proper gauge
between 18-24 AWG.
• Make sure wires have exposed straight ends
about 1/8" long.
CAUTION: Verify that the system is 24 VAC.
If the old system is labeled as 120 or 240 volts
or has wire nuts, the system is high voltage.
Do not install the thermostat to a high voltage
system. Contact a local HVAC professional
for help.

INSTALL YOUR NEW THERMOSTAT

Install the Back Plate Wire Your New Thermostat
Use the bubble level provided Reconnect the wires to the
on the back plate as a guide. new thermostat and indicate
Mark where the screws will go the connected wires with a
with a pencil through the screw pencil in the image below.
holes on the back plate. This information will be
needed when configuring
TIP: If necessary, use the trim
the thermostat.
plate to cover up any marks
or holes left from the old
thermostat. Attach the trim
plate before securing the
RC
back plate to the wall.
RH
Z
W2
TIP: Drill holes with 3/16"
W
drill bit to tap in the drywall
anchors for added support.
TIP: If you have extra wires do
not install them in the new
thermostat. Please contact
your local HVAC professional
for additional assistance.
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• If you have R, connect it to RH.
• If you have RH & RC, remove
the black jumper in the
lower left corner of the back
plate terminal board with
needlenose pliers.
RC C
RH Y
Z Y2
W2 G
W O/B
C
Y
Y2
G
O/B
Jumper On
RC C
RH Y
Z Y2
W2 G
W O/B
Jumper Off
• Z can be used for W3, H, DH,
or O/B Zoning