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ecobee3 thermostat with

back plate and trim plate

Remote Sensor and stand

Power Extender Kit

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Large trim plate

Screws and drywall plugs

Information booklets

Double-sided adhesives

wire labels

Installation Guide

Quick Start Guide

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Summary of Contents for ecobee3 lite

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Page 3: ...e by email or by phone support ecobee com 1 877 932 6233 North America 1 647 428 2220 International Compatible systems ecobee3 works with most centralized residential heating and cooling systems Heating up to 2 stages Cooling up to 2 stages Heat pumps 1 or 2 stages up to 2 stages auxiliary heat Accessories Dehumidifier humidifier or ventilation device ...

Page 4: ... E C G F ecobee3 thermostat with back plate and trim plate Remote Sensor and stand Power Extender Kit optional Large trim plate Screws and drywall plugs Information booklets Double sided adhesives wire labels Installation Guide Quick Start Guide ...

Page 5: ... drill bit Items you ll need Tip Review all the instructions before you start to ensure that there are no surprises during installation Tip For accurate temperature readings install your ecobee3 in a conditioned space on an interior wall and away from direct heat sources ...

Page 6: ... step 4 Attach back plate to wall Secure the back plate to your wall with the provided screws Connect wires to ecobee3 Use the stickers from step 2 as a guide and insert the wires into ecobee3 terminal blocks Power on your HVAC system Power back on your HVAC equipment Your ecobee3 will automatically power on and guide you through setup Install remote sensor Stand in front of your ecobee3 and pull ...

Page 7: ...C or 1 2 stages of heat pump compressor W W1 W2 Used for 1 2 stages of conventional heat or 1 2 stages of auxiliary heat with heat pump C 24VAC common ACC Accessory Used for dehumidifiers humidifiers ventilators HRVs or ERVs Warning ecobee3 is designed for 24VAC with a 2A maximum current Do not connect it to line high voltage or millivolt systems ...

Page 8: ...h go to your circuit breaker box and turn off the breaker Verify that the equipment is off by attempting to adjust the temperature at your existing thermostat The thermostat will show the temperature change but your cooling or heating should not come on Power off your system either using the master switch or at the circuit breaker box ...

Page 9: ...Most snap off easily but some may be attached by screws 110 120V Warning If your old thermostat has 110 120V wires capped with wire nuts it is a high voltage system and is not compatible with your ecobee3 Note If you don t have an existing thermostat skip to step 3 H C ...

Page 10: ...rovided stickers 3 If you have used the wire label C please skip step 3 and proceed directly to step 4 If you have NOT used the wire label C proceed to Step 3 Install Power Extender Kit PEK Discard any jumper wires between Rh Rc or R Your ecobee3 does not need them Tip If the wires have completely different labels please call ecobee support to help with wiring RC RH G Y W C ...

Page 11: ...is step requires you to work with wiring at your HVAC Control Board If you are not comfortable working with your HVAC wiring contact ecobee customer support or hire a professional installer Note The PEK is not required for all installs If you have a wire labelled C at your thermostat skip to step 4 At your thermostat At your utility closet Existing thermostat wires Power Extender Kit HVAC control ...

Page 12: ...over panel from your HVAC equipment 2 Locate the control board and take a picture of it for reference 3 Using the stickers provided label the wires on the control board leading to the thermostat Furnace cover panel removed Tip The control board will generally have R G Y W C terminal designations Control board Wires to thermostat R G Y W C ...

Page 13: ...d with the PEK connect the terminals on the equipment side of the PEK to the corresponding terminals on the control board 7 Close the PEK and use the provided double sided tape on the back to mount it in a dry location that doesn t strain the wires The PEK can be safely placed on any free space on an inside wall of your HVAC unit 8 Close the HVAC cover panel Wires connecting to thermostat Power Ex...

Page 14: ...ur wall using the built in level to make sure it s straight Mark the mounting holes on your wall in pencil 3 Drill mounting holes for the drywall anchors 4 The back plate must be used with a trim plate If the smaller trim plate does not cover the marks left by the previous thermostat you can attach the larger trim plate instead Remove the back plate by gently pushing the back of its left side towa...

Page 15: ...ering the bubble on the built in level Secure the back plate Use the drywall anchors and screws provided to secure the back plate to the wall Insert the back plate using the tabs on the right as a guide It will snap into place when correctly inserted ...

Page 16: ...s from the wall should plug easily into the terminal blocks To release a wire press down on the lever When installed correctly the release lever of the terminal block will lower to indicate engagement Tug on the wires to ensure they are engaged in the terminal Tip If you are replacing an existing thermostat use the stickers as a guide when inserting the wires into the ecobee3 terminal blocks ...

Page 17: ...stems see page 29 For heat pumps air or geothermal see page 30 For boilers or radiant heat systems see page 31 For accessory devices like dehumidifiers humidifiers or ventilators see pages 32 35 For PEK installations see page 36 Attach thermostat Push any excess wires back into the wall and connect your ecobee3 thermostat to the base ...

Page 18: ...roubleshooting Follow the on screen instructions ecobee3 will guide you through the setup which includes Equipment configuration HVAC and accessories Set your preferences choose F or C heating and cooling setpoints thermostat name Set up wi fi Register your ecobee3 online hi Tip The settings on your ecobee3 can be changed at any time from the main menu ...

Page 19: ...eliably Pair the sensor at the thermostat 1 To activate your remote sensor ensure your ecobee3 is awake by standing in front of it or touching the screen 2 Pull the plastic tab on your remote sensor and it will power on and connect to your ecobee3 automatically Stand in front of your ecobee3 and pull the plastic tab on the remote sensor to automatically pair it with your thermostat ...

Page 20: ...nnect with the ecobee3 simply remove the battery wait 2 minutes and re insert the battery to restart the detection process To access the battery pop the remote sensor back cover off using the ridges provided To attach the remote sensor stand remove the smaller back cover and pop the stand into place To remove the remote sensor stand pull the base outwards ...

Page 21: ...r closets as this will distort the temperature readings Find a location Place your remote sensor at a height of approx 5ft 1 5m on an interior wall away from direct heat cool sources eg fireplace air vents etc If the sensor is out of range of your ecobee3 approx 45 ft 13 7 m the thermostat will show N A meaning it cannot connect to the remote sensor When in range they will automatically reconnect ...

Page 22: ...sing the adhesive provided Option 1 Attach to a wall using the screw provided Option 3 Place on a flat surface using the stand provided Tip For accurate occupancy and temperature sensing make sure your remote sensor has an unobstructed view of the room and can sense the ambient room temperature it cannot do so from an enclosed space ...

Page 23: ... the selected sensors that detect motion Enabled or all of the selected sensors in your home regardless of motion Disabled Comfort Wise The ecobee3 has been designed to maximize user comfort and control but also provide protection and peace of mind If the ecobee3 loses connectivity with the remote sensor or the temperature reading of the ecobee3 and remote sensor differ by greater than a configure...

Page 24: ...cked behind your family portrait Storing your remote sensor If you do not wish to use the remote sensor delete it from the ecobee3 sensors menu and disconnect the battery before storing it This will prevent the sensor from trying to heat the inside of your storage closet Ideal locations Have pets or curious children To prevent your remote sensor from being jostled or bumped off its stand affix you...

Page 25: ...ou re done Register your ecobee3 at ecobee com to control it from your smartphone tablet or desktop and to access free online energy management tools Download the free ecobee3 mobile app on iTunes and the Google Play Store ...

Page 26: ...d day Comfort Settings Configures temperature for different occupancy states Away Home Sleep Vacation Configures temperature for a specific future time period Settings Configures display preferences F C date brightness wi fi and equipment operating parameters thresholds sensors etc Reminders Displays any reminder or alert messages About Displays technical information about your thermostat ...

Page 27: ...the equipment if the equipment cover panel is not closed properly Please ensure the cover panel of the equipment is closed properly 3 If you installed the PEK ensure R wire is connected to Rc only and G wire is inserted properly into the terminal 4 If you have a multi meter please check the AC voltage between Rc and C or Rh and C and ensure it is 24V 5 If your device still does not power on please...

Page 28: ...28 Wiring diagrams The following pages provide wiring diagrams for common HVAC equipment configurations Need help with your ecobee3 wiring Find how to videos and tutorials on ecobee com HowTo ...

Page 29: ... each Y1 Y2 C Y1 Y2 W1 W2 R C G Rc G Y1 W1 AUX1 O B ACC ACC W2 AUX2 Y2 C RH Stage 2 heat and cool if applicable Air conditioner Furnace Note Do not jumper Rc or Rh ecobee3 does this automatically R can go into either Rc or Rh terminals on your ecobee3 ...

Page 30: ...1 Y2 R C W1 O B W2 Y1 G Y2 R C Rc G Y1 W1 AUX1 O B ACC ACC W2 AUX2 Y2 C RH Heat pump Air handler Note Do not jumper Rc or Rh ecobee3 does this automatically R can go into either Rc or Rh terminals on your ecobee3 Stage 2 compressor and auxiliary heat if applicable ...

Page 31: ...X1 O B ACC ACC W2 AUX2 Y2 C RH Y1 Y2 R C G Y2 Y1 C O B W1 W2 R Stage 2 heat and cool if applicable Reversing valve for heat pumps only Air handler Air conditioner or Heat pump Boiler Note Do not jumper Rc or Rh ecobee3 does this automatically R can go into either Rc or Rh terminals on your ecobee3 ...

Page 32: ...midifier or ventilation device from its ACC terminals 2 wire accessory humidifier dehumidifier ventilator Furnace control board Accessory Note You will need to configure the accessory device when you first power on your ecobee3 Rc G Y1 W1 AUX1 O B ACC ACC W2 AUX2 Y2 C RH R C G Y W Wire1 Wire2 ...

Page 33: ...Y W Wire 1 1 wire accessory humidifier dehumidifier ventilator Furnace control board Accessory Warning Damage may occur if accessory is connected to ACC ecobee3 automatically connects Rc to ACC when 1 wire configuration is selected during accessory setup ...

Page 34: ...G Y1 W1 AUX1 O B ACC ACC W2 AUX2 Y2 C RH R C G Y W DEHUM Warning Damage may occur if accessory is connected to ACC ecobee3 automatically connects Rc to ACC when 1 wire configuration is selected during accessory setup Furnace control board ...

Page 35: ... ERV Note To determine which wires from your ERV HRV need to be connected to the ACC ACC terminals on your ecobee3 you will need to refer to your ERV HRV manual The two wires will be listed under configurations that enable optional auxiliary control for high speed fan or dry contact timer configuration ...

Page 36: ...36 PEK thermostat wiring The R wire needs to go into the Rc terminal on your ecobee3 Wires coming out the wall and connecting to HVAC equipment Rc G Y1 W1 AUX1 R G Y W ecobee3 terminals PEK terminals ...

Page 37: ...n radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the u...

Page 38: ...ee warrants that for a period of three 3 years from the date of purchase by the consumer Customer the ecobee3 the Product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service During the warranty period ecobee shall at its option repair or replace any defective Products at no charge Any replacement and or repaired device are warranted for the remainder of the original ...

Page 39: ... hold shall be put on Customer s credit card for the value of the replacement Product until ecobee has received the defective Product Product should be returned to the following address ecobee Customer Service 477 Richmond St West Suite 210 Toronto Ontario M5V 3E7 Canada If the returned Product is found by ecobee to be defective and Customer is otherwise eligible to receive a replacement product n...

Page 40: ...ating Ventilating and Air Conditioning HVAC contractor or was installed improperly ecobee s sole responsibility shall be to repair or replace the Product within the terms stated above ECOBEE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR ANY OTHER...

Page 41: ...provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so this limitation may not apply ecobee neither assumes responsibility for nor authorizes any other person purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty nor to assume for it any other warranty or liability concerning this product This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights...

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Page 44: ... rights reserved ecobee and the ecobee logo are trademarks of ecobee Inc registered in the U S and other countries Printed in China EB STATe3c 01 ATH 5 0009 4a We re here to help ecobee com support ecobee com 1 877 932 6233 ...

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