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Step 6: Connect the wires from the C-Wire Adapter to the HVAC control board

Connect the five white wires from your TrickleStar C-Wire Adapter to their corresponding terminals on 

the HVAC control board.

Note:

Pull the wires gently to ensure that they are connected securely.

Y

W

G

C

R

HVAC control board

TrickleStar C-Wire Adapter

R

C

G

W

Y

Fig 14-A

Summary of Contents for Optimizing Energy TS2104

Page 1: ...Installation Guide TS2104 C Wire Adapter ...

Page 2: ... control board 15 to the C Wire Adapter Step 8 Mount the C Wire Adapter inside your HVAC system 16 Step 9 Disconnect and label old thermostat wires 17 Step 10 Unscrew old Mounting Plate 18 Step 11 Replace with new Thermostat Mounting Plate 19 Step 12 If the Trim Plate is used Optional 20 Step 13 Pull the labeled wires through the hole of the Mounting Plate 21 Step 14 Attach the Mounting Plate on t...

Page 3: ... C Wire Adapter If your HVAC system does not have a C wire it will not power your TrickleStar Thermostat In this case you need to install the TrickleStar C Wire Adapter If you have any inquiries about TrickleStar products or need technical support visit our website for tutorials videos and Frequently Asked Questions FAQ You can also contact us by email or phone Instruction Videos If you want to se...

Page 4: ...4 Fig 4 A Preparation What is in the box C Wire Adapter Wire Labels QR code sheet Screws 2 pcs Drywall plugs 2 pcs ...

Page 5: ...air exiting your vents when the power is OFF Read all instructions carefully before starting the installation Before installing the C Wire Adapter be sure to turn off the power for your HVAC system either at the Circuit Breaker Box or at the Main Switch Leave the power OFF until you have finished the installation ...

Page 6: ...to the terminals on the base of your old thermostat If a wire is connected to the C terminal then your system has a C Wire to power your new TrickleStar Thermostat If there is no wire connected to the C terminal then you need to install a C Wire Adapter to power your new TrickleStar Thermostat Rc RH G Y W C Rc RH G Y W X Note Make sure that the C Wire at your old thermostat is directly connected t...

Page 7: ...em does not have a C Wire it will not power your new TrickleStar Thermostat You need the TrickleStar C Wire Adapter sold separately as an accessory For more information on the TS2104 C Wire Adapter visit our website at www tricklestar com Fig 7 A ...

Page 8: ...if there are 3 or 4 wires The TrickleStar C Wire Adapter requires your system to have either three or four wires Rc RH G Y W C Rc RH G Y W C 3 wires W W1 E G and R or RC or RH 3 wires Y Y1 G and R or Rc or RH Fig 8 A ...

Page 9: ...9 Yes Continue to the next page Email or call our technical support Email customer service tricklestar com Toll Free 1 888 700 1098 No Rc RH G Y W C 4 wires W W1 E Y Y1 G and R or Rc or RH Fig 9 A ...

Page 10: ... your TrickleStar C Wire Adapter wire labels Phillips screwdriver and your mobile device with Wi Fi connection to your HVAC system TrickleStar C Wire Adapter Wire Labels Phillips screwdriver HVAC System R R Rc Rc RH RH G G Y Y1 Y Y1 Label the wires at your control board W W1 W W1 Tablet or or Laptop Smartphone Fig 10 A ...

Page 11: ... a photo of the wires connected to the HVAC control board You may need to refer to this photo at a later stage Y W G C R HVAC control board Note The HVAC system contains high voltage circuitry and wires Before you open your HVAC system s cover be sure to check that you have turned off the power for your HVAC system Fig 11 A ...

Page 12: ...el only those wires going to your thermostat Note If you have wires connected to both RC and RH terminals at the HVAC control board you may have a two transformer system Contact our technical support to help you with the installation Email customer service tricklestar com Toll Free 1 888 700 1098 Y W G C R HVAC control board Wires going to your thermostat Fig 12 A ...

Page 13: ...13 Disconnect the wires labeled R Y Y1 G and W W1 from the HVAC control board Step 5 Disconnect the wires from the HVAC control board Y W G C R HVAC control board Fig 13 A ...

Page 14: ...oard Connect the five white wires from your TrickleStar C Wire Adapter to their corresponding terminals on the HVAC control board Note Pull the wires gently to ensure that they are connected securely Y W G C R HVAC control board TrickleStar C Wire Adapter R C G W Y Fig 14 A ...

Page 15: ... board to the C Wire Adapter R G Y W Wires from thermostat Y W G C R HVAC control board TrickleStar C Wire Adapter Connect the wires you disconnected from the HVAC control board in Step 5 to their corresponding terminals on the TrickleStar C Wire Adapter Fig 15 A ...

Page 16: ...re Adapter inside your HVAC system Be sure not to strain the wires Close your HVAC system s cover securely You can now return to your thermostat Note Make sure your HVAC system s cover is fully closed Some HVAC systems will not turn on if the cover has not been closed properly Fig 16 A ...

Page 17: ...erminal with the GK wire label and label the wire connected to the Y Y1 terminal with the YK wire label Make sure the wires do not fall back into the wall when released from the terminals and that the labels are fastened to the wires securely Rc RH G Y W C Jumper wire Note If the terminals on your old thermostat has a jumper wire between RH RC or R remove the jumper wire Your new TrickleStar Therm...

Page 18: ... Step 10 Unscrew old Mounting Plate Unscrew the Mounting Plate of your old thermostat to remove it from the wall When you remove the Mounting Plate be sure not to tear off the labels on the wires Fig 18 A ...

Page 19: ...Mounting Plate Decide if you want to mount the TrickleStar Thermostat directly to the wall or you want to use the Trim Plate The Trim Plate helps you to hide marks or holes left on the wall by your old thermostat Trim Plate Mounting Plate OR Rc RH G Y1 Y2 W1 W2 O B GK C ACC ACC YK Fig 19 A ...

Page 20: ...Plate is used Optional Step 5 If the Trim Plate is used Optional If you use the Trim Plate align the mounting holes on the Trim Plate and Mounting Plate then press them together into place UP UP UP UP UP UP Fig 20 B Fig 20 A ...

Page 21: ...21 UP UP Step 13 Pull the labeled wires through the hole of the Mounting Plate Pull the labeled wires carefully through the hole of the Mounting Plate Fig 21 A ...

Page 22: ...crews provided Use the built in bubble level to make sure the base is level Trim Plate Mounting Plate Drywall plug to be inserted behind Mounting Plate Bubble level Without Trim Plate With Trim Plate Mounting Plate Use a drill with 3 16 in 3 3 mm drill bit to drill four holes for the drywall plugs Drywall plug to be inserted behind Trim Plate Bubble level Fig 22 A Fig 22 B ...

Page 23: ...W2 O B GK C YK ACC ACC Note You can refer to Wiring Diagrams from pages 56 to 61 of the Thermostat Installation Guide for some common HVAC equipments Connect the remaining wires to their corresponding terminals Pull the wires gently to ensure that they are connected securely Tape the ends of any excess wires and push the wires back into the wall carefully Make sure there is no draft coming from th...

Page 24: ...mpers as illustrated This is the default position If your system has two ACC wires without an RH wire set the jumpers as illustrated If your system has one ACC wire with an RH wire set the jumpers as illustrated If your system has one ACC wire without an RH wire set the jumpers as illustrated 1 ACC wire without RH wire 1 ACC wire with RH wire 2 ACC wires without RH wire 2 ACC wires with RH Wire De...

Page 25: ...25 Step 17 Attach the Thermostat onto its Mounting Plate until it clicks Step 10 Attach the Thermostat onto its Mounting Plate until it clicks Fig 25 A ...

Page 26: ...26 Step 18 Turn on the power Step 11 Turn on the power Turn the power back ON for your HVAC system either at the Circuit Breaker Box or at the Main Switch ON ON Fig 26 A ...

Page 27: ...27 Installation done Congratulations You have completed your installation Fig 27 A ...

Page 28: ...ect the R wire to the RC terminal on your TrickleStar Thermostat Do not connect any jumper wire between RC and RH terminals R R C G HVAC Contol Board Wires from C Wire Adapter W Y R C G W Y G W Y Rc RH G Y1 YK Y2 W1 W2 O B GK C ACC ACC R C G W Y YK GK Used for C Wire Adapter connections only Fig 28 A ...

Page 29: ...lly closed Some HVAC systems will not turn on if the cover has not been closed properly If there is only one R wire R RC or RH make sure that it is connected to the RC terminal on the Thermostat My Thermostat does not turn on after installation If the problem persists you can refer to the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ section on our website or email or call our technical support Website www trick...

Page 30: ... other trademarks are the property of their respective owners The information in this document is subject to change without notice TrickleStar assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document For technical support go to Website www tricklestar com Email customer service tricklestar com Toll Free 1 888 700 1098 ...

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