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Vivint Element Installation Guide
Wiring
Connecting Your Wires
Reference the Detailed Wire Diagrams on page 26 to identify your wiring diagram and
set-up information. If necessary, contact customer support for help.
1. Connect a labeled wire only to a matching lettered terminal.
2. Insert the terminal labeled wire with corresponding terminal. (e.g. G wire goes to G
terminal).
3. Make sure to insert the wire into the terminal as far as it will go. The wire should be
secure and cannot be removed easily.
Powering the Thermostat
The Thermostat can be powered from 24VAC or by four AA alkaline batteries.
24VAC Powered Installation
The thermostat can be powered from the HVAC system’s 24VAC transformer. This re-
quires both the “R” and “C” wire to be connected to the thermostat. This is the preferred
power option.
The 24VAC “C” wire is the other side of the HVAC system’s transformer and can be found
where the other thermostat wires connect at the wall or at the HVAC system. It is com-
monly a blue wire. Do not use the common or ground side of the line voltage.
Y
C
W
G
R
Testing the Installation