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Guide 1

GUIDE 1

Install your ecobee  

with a C wire

If you have a C wire, it will power your 
ecobee. You won’t need the Power 
Extender Kit included in the box.

Summary of Contents for ecobee3 lite

Page 1: ...How to install your ecobee3 lite ...

Page 2: ...a growing community of people who want to conserve energy save money and do something good for our planet Let s get started Or continue reading Download the ecobee app for customized installation instructions be happy ...

Page 3: ...C You ll also need these tools OPTIONAL ecobee thermostat Drill for mounting anchors 3 16 drill bit Hammer ecobee backplate Small flathead screwdriver Pencil Power Extender Kit PEK Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper Drywall plugs Install guide this booklet and wire labels Trim plate ...

Page 4: ...Install Guide 1 or Guide 2 Start here to find out The steps in this section will help you decide which install guide you ll use to complete the installation These icons indicate useful tips and important reminders ...

Page 5: ...ion and Air Conditioning HVAC system by using the master switch or circuit breaker box This is important for your safety ON OFF ON OFF Confirm your system is off by turning on your heat during winter or your AC during summer Wait a few minutes you should not feel air coming from your vents STEP 2 TIP If you have a boiler check to see that the main flame is extinguished OR ...

Page 6: ...EP 3 Remove your old thermostat cover from the wall TIP Many thermostats simply pop off or unclip from the base while others may have screws that you will need to remove Does your old thermostat s backplate have any of these indicators CHECKPOINT COMPATIBILITY L1 L2 WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE 110 VAC OR 120 VAC OR 240 VAC YES NO OR ...

Page 7: ...connected to the terminals of your old thermostat You may need to reference this photo later on CHECKPOINT C WIRE Do you have a C wire connected to your old thermostat YES NO RC RH RC RH Continue to Guide 1 Continue to Guide 2 YES NO OR ...

Page 8: ...Guide 1 GUIDE 1 Install your ecobee with a C wire If you have a C wire it will power your ecobee You won t need the Power Extender Kit included in the box ...

Page 9: ...isconnect and label the wires from your old thermostat one at a time using the labels provided TIP If you have a jumper between Rc Rh or R leave it alone Only label the wires that run from your wall into a terminal block W W1 Y Y1 Rc RC RH Continue to the next page Return to step 1 in Start Your Install YES NO ...

Page 10: ...in mercury Recycle your old thermostat safely with your local hazardous waste facility RC RC RH W W1 Y Y1 STEP 7 Decide if you want to use the trim plate with your ecobee The trim plate is useful if you want to hide marks or holes left on the wall by your old thermostat PEK W2 W1 RH Rc G Y1 Y2 O B C PEK W2 W1 RH Rc G Y1 Y2 O B C OR ...

Page 11: ...d backplate and press them into place together STEP 9 Pull the wires through the hole in the middle of the backplate and then attach the backplate to the wall using the drywall anchors and screws provided TIP Use a 3 16 drill bit to drill a hole for the drywall plugs R c G Y Y 1 W W1 C ...

Page 12: ...ily Rc G Y1 Y2 Rc G Y1 PEK W2 W1 RH Rc G Y1 Y2 O B C R c G C W W 1 Y Y1 CHECKPOINT INSERT YOUR R WIRE S Do you have more than one R wire That includes R Rc and Rh Insert your wires Insert your single R Rc or Rh wire into the Rc terminal NO YES PEK W2 W1 RH Rc G Y1 Y2 O B C R G C W W 1 Y Y1 RH PEK W2 W1 RH Rc G Y1 Y2 O B C RH G C W W 1 Y Y1 NO YES R or Rc Rc Rh Rh OR ...

Page 13: ...m the hole s in the wall TIP Large holes behind your thermostat will affect temperature readings Prevent drafts by covering the hole s STEP 11 Tug on the wires gently to ensure they are securely connected TIP When a wire has been connected correctly the lever on that block will lower PEK W 2 W 1 RH C ...

Page 14: ...he circuit breaker box STEP 14 ON OFF ON OFF STEP 13 Gently press your ecobee thermostat into the backplate until it clicks into place TIP If the thermostat rocks or is not flush with the wall be sure the excess wires are pushed all the way into the wall R c G Y 1 C W W 1 OR ...

Page 15: ...up follow the instructions on your ecobee screen STEP 15 Say hi to your new ecobee The screen will power on and guide you through the set up and registration hi TIP If your thermostat does not power on please see the troubleshooting tips in the Extras section ...

Page 16: ...Guide 2 Install your ecobee without a C wire If you don t have a C wire you ll need to use the Power Extender Kit PEK included to reliably power your ecobee GUIDE 2 ...

Page 17: ...o have the following wires Do you have these wires CHECKPOINT 3 OR 4 WIRES RC RH RC RH YES NO Continue to the next page The Power Extender kit will work with your system Give us a call Looks like you have one or more wires missing Please contact ecobee support for more information 1 877 932 6233 or support ecobee com NO YES 4 wires W W1 Y Y1 G and R or Rc or Rh OR 3 wires Y Y1 G and R or Rc or Rh ...

Page 18: ...bels Power Extender Kit wire labels not required for all installs TIP Your HVAC system can most often be found in your basement or your attic TIP Some cover panels can be removed by lifting upwards first then pulling outwards STEP 6 Open your HVAC system s cover to reveal the control board Control board Y W G C R ...

Page 19: ...ovided If you have more than one wire going into these terminals only label those coming from your thermostat Y W G C R W Y G R TIP If you have wires connected to both Rc and Rh terminals at the control board you may have a two transformer system Please contact support to help you with installation 1 877 932 6233 or support ecobee com Wires going to your A C ignore these Wires going to your thermo...

Page 20: ...om the control board Y G W R Y W G C R Y W G C R STEP 10 Connect the wires you disconnected from the control board into their matching gray terminal blocks on the Power Extender Kit TIP Press the buttons to insert the wires more easily R G Y W W G Y R ...

Page 21: ...nnected correctly the button on that block will lower TIP Once again tug on the wires gently to ensure they are securely connected R G Y W G Y R W STEP 12 Connect the 5 white wires coming out of the Power Extender Kit to the corresponding terminals on your control board Y W G C R R G Y W Y W G C R ...

Page 22: ...stat wiring and your control board BEFORE AFTER WARNING Make sure your HVAC panel is fully closed Some systems will not turn on if the cover panel has not be closed properly STEP 13 Mount the Power Extender Kit inside your HVAC system taking care not to strain the wires Close the HVAC cover panel securely and return to your thermostat ...

Page 23: ...er between Rc Rh or R leave it alone Only label the wires that run from your wall into a terminal block W W1 Y Y1 Rc RC RH Unscrew the mounting plate of your old thermostat to remove it from the wall STEP 15 WARNING Be careful as some thermostats may contain mercury Recycle your old thermostat safely with your local hazardous waste facility RC W W1 Y Y1 RC RH ...

Page 24: ... is useful if you want to hide marks or holes on the wall left by your old thermostat PEK W2 W1 RH Rc G Y1 Y2 O B C PEK W2 W1 RH Rc G Y1 Y2 O B C If using the trim plate align the mounting holes on the trim plate and backplate and press them into place together STEP 17 OPTIONAL OR ...

Page 25: ...he middle of the backplate and then attach it to the wall using the drywall anchors and screws provided TIP Use a 3 16 drill bit to drill a hole for the drywall plugs STEP 19 TIP Press the terminal block levers to insert the wires more easily PEK W2 W1 RH Rc G Y1 Y2 O B C R c G W W 1 Y Y 1 Rc G Y1 Rc G Y1 Y2 R c G Y Y 1 W W1 R Rc Rh Rc G C Y PEK ...

Page 26: ...wires gently to ensure they are securely connected PEK W 2 W 1 RH C Carefully push any excess wire back into the hole and ensure there are no drafts coming from the hole s in the wall STEP 21 TIP Large holes behind your thermostat will affect temperature readings Prevent drafts by covering the hole s ...

Page 27: ...icks into place TIP If the thermostat rocks or is not flush with the wall be sure the excess wires are pushed all the way into the wall R c G Y 1 C W W 1 Turn the power to your HVAC system back on using the master switch or at the circuit breaker box STEP 23 ON OFF ON OFF OR ...

Page 28: ...n and guide you through the set up and registration TIP If your thermostat does not power on please see the troubleshooting tips in the Extras section hi ALL DONE Congratulations you did it To complete your set up follow the instructions on your ecobee screen ...

Page 29: ...Extras In here you ll find EXTRAS Troubleshooting Meet your ecobee Wiring diagrams Warranty and Legal ...

Page 30: ...e systems will not turn on if the cover panel has not been closed properly PEK W 2 W 1 RH C 3 If you have only one R wire either R Rc or Rh make sure it s inserted into the Rc terminal 4 If you installed the Power Extender Kit make sure you inserted the wires into the correct terminals R or Rc or Rh Rc R or Rc or Rh Rc G C Y PEK Rc G Y1 Y2 Y2 W2 W1 RH G Y1 Y2 O B Rc G W W1 Y Y 1 C PEK Rc Call 1 87...

Page 31: ... Shows the temperature in your home Menu Allows you to control your system schedule a vacation and more Weather Shows the local weather and forecast for the week Quick Changes Touch this button to easily switch from Home and Away Slider to adjust Temperature Slide the bubble up or down to adjust your preferred temperature MEET YOUR ECOBEE MEET YOUR ECOBEE Here s what you ll see on the home screen ...

Page 32: ...currently running Auto Your system is in Auto mode meaning your system will heat or cool as required Menu Menu with notification Quick Changes Weather Home Screen 2 Registration Home Vacation System Away Settings Schedule Custom 1 of 5 About Reminders and Alerts Sleep Comfort Settings Menu Comfort Settings MEET YOUR ECOBEE MEET YOUR ECOBEE These system mode icons are shown on the Home screen and i...

Page 33: ...GRAM Conventional heating and cooling up to 2 stages each Heat pump air or geothermal with auxiliary heat Y1 Y2 C Y1 Y2 W1 W2 R C G Rc G Y1 Y2 O B PEK W2 W1 C RH Air Conditioner Heat Pump Furnace Air Handler Stage 2 heat and cool if applicable Stage 2 compressor and auxiliary heat if applicable NOTE Do not jumper Rc or Rh ecobee does this automatically The R wire needs to go into the Rc terminal o...

Page 34: ...nventional cooling or heating Air Handler Air Conditioner or Heat Pump Power Extender Kit at your HVAC system Boiler Stage 2 heat and cool if applicable Reversing valve for heat pumps only NOTE Do not jumper Rc or Rh ecobee does this automatically The R wire needs to go into the Rc terminal on your ecobee NOTE Do not jumper Rc or Rh ecobee does this automatically The R wire needs to go into the Rc...

Page 35: ...human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm during normal operation LEGAL Industry Canada IC Compliance Notice This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of ...

Page 36: ...one or iPad may affect wireless performance 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 warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer A proof of purchase will be required from the Customer in order for ecobee to provide a replacemen...

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