Quext Smart Thermostat and Lock
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Installation Guide
Thermostat Installation Steps
1. Greet the Resident
A. Approach the resident’s unit.
B. Knock twice and announce, “Maintenance.”
C. Greet the resident and explain to them that you are there to replace their thermostat. Don’t forget to
smile!
2. Validate the Current Unit Environment
A. Locate the existing thermostat in the unit and write down the temperature that is displayed.
B. Verify the unit is maintaining temperature.
C. Document if the temperature does not match.
D. Turn on the heat and verify that warm air is coming out of the vents. If it is not, make a note of it. Turn on
the air conditioning and verify that cool air is coming out of the vents. If it is not, make a note of it.
3. Turn Off the Power
A. Locate the unit’s breaker panel. Refer to the Community Installation Plan for direction.
B. Disconnect the power to the HVAC system at the breaker panel. If you cannot determine which breakers
belong to the HVAC system, notify the resident, if home, then turn off the main circuit breaker.
C. Confirm that the power is off by attempting to activate the HVAC system using the existing thermostat. Test
with volt meter to verify.
4. Remove the Existing Thermostat
A. Pull the existing thermostat off of its base/mounting plate.
B. Document the wiring connections.
C. Disconnect all the wiring from the thermostat.
D. Remove the existing thermostat and set it aside. Do not throw the thermostat away.
E. Remove the existing mounting plate.
5. Install the Mounting Plate
A. Referring to the Community Installation Plan, identify where the Quext Smart Thermostat is to be installed.
B. Install the new mounting plate.
C. Using a level, ensure that the mounting plate is level.
D. Wire the air handler, if required. Refer to the air handler wiring diagrams from the manufacturer’s manual.
*Do not mount thermostat until completion of Step 7. See
Install the Batteries on page 7.
6. Turn the Power Back On
A. Go back to the breaker panel and turn on the power.
