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Compatibility • 24V HVAC • conventional heating, one stage or two stage • conventional cooling, one stage • gas, oil, electric, solar, geothermal systems • one-stage heat pump with auxiliary heat • zone systems with or without dampers Common “C” wire not needed in 99% of installations. The Nest Learning Thermostat is not compatible with millivolt systems or high voltage (110V, 220V) systems. Note: Before you install Nest, watch the installation video at nest.com/support. Need more help? Find product info, Nest Limited Warranty terms, tips and troubleshooting help at nest.com/support or call us toll free at 855-4MY-NEST.
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Contents 1. Switch off power Nest includes mounting hardware and Switch off power to your heating a screwdriver. Some installations may and air conditioning equipment require pliers and a drill. either at your home’s breaker box or using a switch near the equipment. Heating and cooling may have two different switches. Note: Switching off power protects Optional Mounting Kit Base both you and your equipment. Screws 2. Remove cover Remove the cover of your old thermostat to reveal the wiring. Note: The typical home thermostat i s connected to low-voltage wires — the same type used in doorbells and telephones. Nest Screwdriver CAUTION: Do not connect the Nest Learning Thermostat to h igh-voltage wires. Display...
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3. Label wires 4. Disconnect wires Use the stickers provided in Disconnect the labeled wires this guide to label the wires for from the old thermostat base and connection to the Nest Learning remove the base from the wall Thermostat. using the Nest screwdriver. The Nest screwdriver includes four If your old thermostat has more different bits to fit the screws on than one label for each connector or most existing thermostats. you need additional help, visit nest.com/wires Note: Pull the thermostat wires out as far as possible to prevent them Note: The Nest thermostat does not from slipping back into the wall. Jumper wire If necessary, secure the wires by require a jumper wire between Rh twisting them around a pencil. and Rc. Don’t connect any jumper wires to Nest. Your single R wire can go into either Rc or Rh. Use these stickers to label the Is your thermostat on an existing wires before removing your electrical box? old thermostat.
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5. Create holes in the wall 6. Reconnect wires Pull the labeled wires through the The exposed part of the wire center hole of the base. Use the should be trimmed between 1/3” and 1/2”. Push and hold the screws to mount Nest to plain connector with your thumb while drywall. For panelling, plaster-and- inserting each wire straight into lath, or if there is a stud behind the the connector. Release when thermostat, pre-drill a hole using a each wire is fully inserted. 3/32” bit first. Ensur expos Push down on wire i Using the bubble level on the base, Ensure the exposed connector. straig adjust the base so it is level before wire is straight. tightening the screws. 7. Attach display...
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8. Switch on power Switch on the power to your heating and air conditioning. 9. Setup and Nest Account Press the ring to start the setup process. If you have any questions, watch our setup video at nest.com/support To enable Nest’s remote control feature, connect your Nest to Wi-Fi during setup and create a Nest Account at nest.com/account Note: If Nest’s batteries are low a small red light will flash. Nest will recharge by itself, after which you can continue setup. Recharging may take up to several hours.
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Recycle your old thermostat: see nest.com/responsibility For more information visit nest.com or call 855-4MY-NEST (855-469-6378)
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