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INSTAllING THE
SMART THERMOSTAT
There are five steps to installing the ecobee Smart Thermostat
Step
1: Install the Equipment Interface.
Step 2:
Wire the Equipment Interface.
Step 3:
Install the Smart Thermostat.
Step 4:
Connect the Smart Thermostat to the
Equipment Interface.
Step 5:
Power up both devices.
Installing the Equipment Interface
To install the Equipment Interface:
1. In the homeowner's utility room or basement, select
a suitable location either on a wall or on the cold air
return plenum. Make sure the surface is relatively flat
and, if you are using a power adaptor, make sure there is
an electrical outlet within five feet of where you plan to
mount the device.
2. Remove the front cover of the Equipment Interface. If
necessary, Insert a flat-head screwdriver into one of the
slots as shown below, and gently twist the screwdriver.
Insert a screwdriver into one of the two slots and twist gently
3. Place the back of the enclosure on the intended
mounting surface and use it as a template to mark the
location of the mounting holes, as shown below.
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Mounting holes indicated with solid color
4. Move the back of the enclosure out of the way and
make the holes where indicated in step 3. The mounting
holes can accommodate a #6 pan-head screw.
5. Use drywall plugs or other screw anchors (not
included) to ensure the Equipment Interface can be
mounted securely.
6. Fasten the backplate to the wall using the appropriate
screws (not included).
Wiring the Equipment Interface
To wire the Equipment Interface:
1. Disconnect the power to the heating and air
conditioning equipment.
2. Disconnect the wires going to the existing Thermostat.
3. Using the wiring diagrams on pages 9-14, connect
the heating or air conditioning equipment to the
Equipment Interface.
4. Do not apply power until you have installed and
connected the Smart Thermostat. (see instructions on
page 15-18)
5. Do not install the front cover on the Equipment
Interface at this point.
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