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iGate
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Connect Programmable Thermostat
R e v i s e d : D e c e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 2 1
T H E S M A R T S O L U T I O N F O R E N E R G Y E F F I C I E N C Y
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Our technical support team is available to answer your
questions at 1.405.745.6000.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
This product is intended to be installed by trained service
professionals.
This manual explains the procedures for installing the
ClimateMaster iGate
®
Connect thermostat. Please read it
carefully before beginning the installation.
For information on how to operate the ClimateMaster
iGate Connect thermostat, please see the iGate Connect
Thermostat User Manual.
The iGate Connect thermostat is designed to be mounted
on the homeowner’s wall in a convenient location.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power
24 VAC +/- 10% @ 3 VA
Dimensions
3.52 in. (90 mm) W x 2.52 in. (64 mm) H
x 0.83 in. (21 mm) D
Network Requirements
Wi-Fi connectivity supports Wi-Fi: 802.11
a/b/g/n standards on 2.4 GHz networks
Environmental Operating Range 32° to 104° (0° to 40°C), 10 to 95%
relative humidity, non-condensing
Mounting
Standard 4x2-in. electrical box using the
6-32 x 1/2” mounting screws provided
Listed by
FCC Part 15, Subpart J compliant
WIRING REQUIREMENTS
The following table shows the maximum wire lengths
allowed:
Thermostat to HVAC Equipment
18 AWG
20 AWG
22 AWG
1250 ft/380 m
800 ft/240 m
500 ft/150 m
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
The thermostat requires no batteries. The thermostat is
not a power stealing device and MUST have both R and C
terminals connected. See Diagram 1.
INSTALLATION
Thermostat Location
Thermostat should be mounted:
• Approximately 5 ft. (1.5m) above floor.
• Close to or in a frequently used room, preferably on
an inside partitioning wall.
• On a section of wall without pipes or duct work.
Thermostat should NOT be mounted:
• Close to a window, on an outside wall, or next to a
door leading to the outside.
• Exposed to direct light and heat from a lamp, sun,
fireplace, or other temperature-radiating object which
may cause a false reading.
• Close to or in direct airflow from supply registers
• In areas with poor air circulation, such as behind a
door or in an alcove.
Thermostat Installation
1. Turn System Power Off.
a. Go to the relevant circuit breaker panel and
switch the equipment breakers off.
b. To confirm power is off, check voltage with
voltmeter to ensure that the power has been
successfully shut off before proceeding to
next step.
Disconnect electric power to the HVAC system before
installing this product. Failure to do so could result in
electric shock and/or equipment damage. All wiring must
conform to you local electrical code.
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CAUTION
If you are replacing a current communicating
thermostat continue with the next step, if you are
installing a new system skip to step 5.
2. Remove the faceplate of the current thermostat. Most
face plates snap off or feature small screws that will
need to be removed.
TIP:
Before disconnecting any wires, take a photo
of the current wire configuration with your mobile
device.
MERCURY NOTICE: This product does not contain
mercury. If you are replacing a product that
does contain mercury, contact your local waste–
management authority for disposal instructions.
Do not discard the old product in the regular trash.
3. Label and Disconnect Wires.
One by one, apply a label designated to each wire
connected to the backplate of the current thermostat
then disconnect the wire from the current thermostat
backplate.
