Installing The Ecobee Smart Thermostat; Installing The Equipment Interface - Ecobee Smart Thermostat Installation Manual

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 loca-
tion either on a wall or on the cold air return plenum. Make sure that
the surface is relatively flat and, if you are using a power adaptor,
make sure that there is an electrical outlet within five feet of where
you plan to mount the device.
Note: Do not mount the device on the supply plenum or anywhere
inside the heating or air conditioning equipment.
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 colour
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 on the
intended surface.
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 9-11, 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 12-14)
5.
Do not install the front cover on the Equipment Interface at this point.
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