How To Install Your Ecobee4
How To Install Your Ecobee4
How To Install Your Ecobee4
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First things first.
Here’s what you’ll find in the box.
Rc RH
G C
Y1 W1
Y2 W2
O/B ACC-
PEK ACC+
Screws
Drywall plugs
ON
OFF
ON OFF
TIP Look for your master switch or circuit breaker box in the basement,
attic, utility closet, or behind a wall panel near the thermostat.
STEP 2
TIP If you have a boiler, check to see that the main flame is extinguished.
ST E P 3
TIP Many thermostats simply pop off or unclip from the base, while others
may have screws that you will need to remove.
C HEC KP O I N T: CO MPAT I B I L IT Y
110 VAC
OR
120 VAC
WARNING OR
HIGH VOLTAGE 240 VAC
L1 L2
YES NO
Sadly, you might Great, please
not be compatible. continue to
You can double-check here:
ecobee.com/compatibility
the next page.
ST E P 4
YES NO
RC RH R C RH
YES NO
Continue to Continue to
Guide 1 Guide 2
G UID E 1
Guide 1
power your ecobee.
You won’t need the Power
Extender Kit included
in the box.
C HEC KP O I N T: DO N ’ T S K I P AH E AD
YES NO
1
W/W
Rc
Y/Y1
RC RH
TIP 1 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.
TIP 2 To
install accessories (humidifier, dehumidifier or ventilator)
please refer to the wiring diagrams in the ‘Extras’ section.
ST E P 6
1
W/W
RC Y/Y1
RC RH
Rc RH
G C or
Y1 W1
Y2 W2
O/B ACC-
PEK ACC+
ST E P 8: OP T I O NAL
1 Y
G
Y/
W/W1
Rc
TIP Use a 3/16” drill bit to drill a hole for the drywall plugs.
C HEC KP O I N T: I NS E RT YO U R R WIR E( S )
YES NO
Rc RH Rc RH
RH
G R C G R C
Y1 W1 Y1 W1
G
G
Y2
1
W
/W
1
W2
ACC-
or Y2
1
W
/W
1
W2
ACC-
O/B Y/Y C O/B Y/Y C
PEK ACC+ PEK ACC+
YES NO
Insert your wires: Insert your single
R or Rc Rc R, Rc, or Rh wire into
Rh Rh the Rc terminal.
STEP 1 0
Rc
Rc RH
G C C
Y1
G
W
/W W1
1
Y2 W2
1
Y/Y
O/B ACC-
PEK ACC+
TIP Press the terminal block levers to insert the wires more easily.
ST E P 1 1
TIP When a wire has been connected correctly, the lever on that block
will lower.
STEP 1 2
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.
STEP 1 4
ON
OFF
ON OFF
ST E P 1 5
hi
TIP If your thermostat does not power on, please see the
troubleshooting tips in the ‘Extras’ section.
ALL DO N E!
Congratulations,
you did it!
To complete your setup,
follow the instructions
on your ecobee screen.
G UID E 2
Guide 2
C HEC KP O I N T: DO N ’ T S K I P AH E AD
YES NO
YES NO
R C RH RC R H
YES NO
Continue to Contact us
the next page
To proceed call 1.877.932.6233
The Power Extender Kit
or email support@ecobee.com
will work with your system!
ST EP 5
TIP Your HVAC system can most often be found in your basement or
your attic.
STEP 6
Y
W
G
C
R
Control board
Y
W
G
C
R
STEP 8
Wires going
to your A/C
(ignore these)
Y Y
W
G
W
G
C
R Wires going
R
to your
thermostat
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.
ST E P 9
Y
Y
W
G
W
C
R
G
C
W
R
G
R
STEP 1 0
W
Y
G
R
Y
W
R G
W
Y
G
R
W
Y
R G
TIP When a wire has been connected correctly, the button on that
block will lower.
STEP 1 2
Y
W
G
C
R
Y
W
G
C
R
W
Y
G
R
TIP Once again, tug on the wires gently to ensure they are
securely connected.
C HEC KP O I NT: P OW E R E X T E NDE R K IT
BEFORE
BEFORE AFTER
AFTER
STEP 1 3
TIP Make sure your HVAC panel is fully closed. Some systems will not
turn on if the cover panel has not been closed properly.
ST E P 1 4
1
W/W
Rc
Y/Y1
RC RH
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.
STEP 1 5
1
W/W
RC Y/Y1
RC RH
Rc RH
G C or
Y1 W1
Y2 W2
O/B ACC-
PEK ACC+
STEP 1 7: O P T I ON A L
1 Y
G
Y/
W/W1
Rc
TIP Use a 3/16” drill bit to drill a hole for the drywall plugs.
STEP 1 9
Rc RH
RH
G C
G
Y1 W1
W/W
Y2 W2
Y/
1
Y
O/B ACC-
K 1
PEK ACC+
PE
ST E P 20
Rc
Rc RH
RH
C
G C
G
Y1 W1
W/W
Y2 W2
Y/
1
Y
O/B ACC-
K 1
PEK ACC+
PE
TIP Press the terminal block levers to insert the wires more easily.
C HEC KP O I N T: DO N’ T S K IP AH E AD
Rc
Rc RH RH
C
G C
G
Y1 W1
W/W
Y2 W2
Y/
1
Y
O/B ACC-
1
PEK
K
ACC+
PE
YES NO
Continue to Return to
the next page Step 19
ST E P 20
TIP When a wire has been connected correctly, the lever on that
block will lower.
STEP 21
TIP Large holes behind your thermostat will affect temperature readings.
Prevent drafts by covering the hole(s).
ST EP 22
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.
STEP 23
ON
OFF
ON OFF
ST E P 24
hi
TIP If your thermostat does not power on, please see the troubleshooting
tips in the ‘Extras’ section.
ALL DO N E!
Congratulations,
you did it!
To complete your setup,
follow the instructions on
your ecobee screen.
EXTR AS
— Troubleshooting
— Meet your ecobee
— Wiring diagrams
— Warranty and Legal
Extras
TRO UBL E SHO OT I NG
3. If you have only one R wire (ei- 4. If you installed the Power Extender
ther R, Rc, or Rh), make sure it’s Kit, make sure you inserted the
inserted into the Rc terminal. wires into the correct terminals:
Rc
Rc RH
RH
C
G C
G
Y1 W1
W/W
Y2 W2
Your R, Rc,
1
Y
Y/
or Rh wire O/B ACC-
PE
PEK ACC+
Slider to adjust
System Mode Temperature
Humidity
Indoor
Temperature
Voice
Control
Menu Weather
Quick
Changes
M EET YOUR E COB E E
Humidity Weather
Shows the indoor humidity in Shows the local weather and forecast
your home. for the week.
Heat Cool
Your system is in heat mode. Your system is in cool mode. A white
A white icon means your system icon means your system is off. A blue
is off. An orange icon means your icon means your system is running.
system is running.
Auto Fan
Your system is in Auto mode, Your fan is currently running.
meaning your system will heat or
cool as required.
More common icons you’ll find:
HOME SCREEN
2
VOICE
RH
Rc C
G W1
W2
Y1
Y2 ACC-
ACC+
O/B
PEK
Y1 Y2 C Y1 Y2 W1 W2 R C G Stage 2
heat
Air Conditioner Furnace
and cool,
if applicable
NOTE Do not connect any jumper wires between Rc and Rh. ecobee does this
automatically. The R wire needs to go into the Rc terminal on
your ecobee.
WIR ING D I AG RA M
RH
Rc
C
G
W1
Y1
W2
Y2
ACC-
O/B
ACC+
PEK
NOTE D
o not connect any jumper wires between Rc and Rh. ecobee does
this automatically. The R wire needs to go into the Rc terminal on
your ecobee.
W I RI N G D I AG R A M
RH
Rc
C
G
W1
Y1
W2
Y2
ACC-
O/B
ACC+
PEK Air
Handler
Y1 Y2 R C G
*Reversing
valve for heat
pumps only
Y1 Y2 C O/B* W1 R W2
NOTE Do not connect any jumper wires between Rc and Rh. ecobee does this
automatically. The R wire needs to go into the Rc terminal on
your ecobee.
WIR ING D I AG RA M
Rc RH
G C
Y1 W1
Y2 W2
O/B ACC-
PEK ACC+
W Y G R
R G Y W
NOTE D
o not connect any jumper wires between Rc and Rh. ecobee does
this automatically. The R wire needs to go into the Rc terminal on
your ecobee.
H UM I D I F I ER / DE H U MI DI F I E R ( 1-W I R E S E T UP)
R C U U ODT
Humidistat
Humidifier/
Dehumidifier
R C G Y W U U
Furnace
Control Board
HU M IDI F I ER / D EH U MI DI F I E R ( 1 -W I R E S E TUP)
RC RH
G C
Y1 W1
Y2 W2
O/B ACC-
PEK ACC+
Humidifier/
Dehumidifier
R C G Y W U U
Furnace
Control Board
NOTE D
uring setup, select 1-wire (ACC+) accesory on the
thermostat screen.
H UM I D I F I ER / DE H U MI DI F I E R ( 2 -W I R E S E T UP)
H/U
H/U
Humidistat
Humidifier/
Dehumidifier
HUM C U U
(24V)
Furnace
Accesory Terminals
HU M IDI F I ER / D EH U MI DI F I E R ( 2 -W I R E S E TUP)
RC RH
G C
Y1 W1
Y2 W2
O/B ACC-
PEK ACC+
Furnace Humidifier/
Accesory Dehumidifier
Terminals
HUM C U U
(24V)
NOTE D
uring setup, select 2-wire (ACC+, ACC-) accesory on the
thermostat screen.
VEN T I L ATO R ( 2 -W I R E S E T U P )
R G
Ventilator
Timer
Control
Ventilator
Timer
Control
R G (HI/LO)
Ventilator /ERV/HRV
VENT I L ATOR (2-W I R E S E T U P )
RH
W1
W2
ACC-
ACC+
R G (HI/LO)
ERV/HRV
NOTE D
uring setup, select 2-wire (ACC+, ACC-) accesory on the
thermostat screen.
LEGAL
Approvals –Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This product was designed and built in
accordance to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules.
and contains no hazardous substances as Operation is subject to the following two
defined by this directive. conditions:
This equipment has been tested and found to 2. This device must accept any interference
comply with the limits for a Class B digital received, including interference that may
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful Change or modifications that are not expressly
interference in a residential installation. This approved by the manufacturer could void the
equipment generates, uses and can radiate user’s authority to operate the equipment.
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, RF Exposure Information:
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no This equipment complies with FCC radiation
guarantee that interference will not occur in a exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
particular installation. If this equipment does environment. In order to avoid the possibility
cause harmful interference to radio or of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
television reception, which can be determined exposure limits, human proximity to the
by turning the equipment off and on, the user antenna shall not be less than 8 inches during
is encouraged to try to correct the interference normal operation.
by one or more of the following measures:
Industry Canada (IC)
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Compliance Notice:
–Increase the separation between the This device complies with Industry Canada
equipment and receiver. license-exempt RSS standard(s).
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a Operation is subject to the following two
circuit different from that to which the receiver conditions:
is connected.
1. This device may not cause interference. defective Products, at no charge. Any
replacement and/or repaired device are
2. This device must accept any interference, warranted for the remainder of the original
including interference that may cause warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is
undesired operation of the device. longer. A proof-of-purchase will be required
from the Customer in order for ecobee to
This Class B digital apparatus complies with provide a replacement and/or repaired device.
Canadian ICES-003. This Warranty is valid only for Product installed
in the country in which it is purchased.
RF Exposure Statement:
If the product is defective, call Customer
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 Service at 1-877-932-6233. ecobee will make
radiation exposure limits set forth for an the determination whether a replacement
uncontrolled environment. This transmitter product can be sent to you or whether the
must be installed to provide a separation product should be returned to our address.
distance of at least 8 inches from all persons
and must not be collocated or operating in In the event of a failure of a Product, Customer
conjunction with any other antenna or may:
transmitter.
a. if Customer did not purchase the Product
FCC ID: WR911615121215 directly from ecobee, contact the third party
IC ID: 7981A – 11615121215 contractor from whom the Product was
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) purchased to obtain an equivalent
Assembled in China. replacement product, provided the
contractor determines that the returned
Warning: Changes or modifications not Product is defective and Customer is
expressly approved by ecobee Inc. could void otherwise eligible to receive a replacement
the user’s authority to operate the equipment. product;
Legal Notice
1.877.932.6233
© 2016 ecobee, Inc. All rights reserved. ecobee
and the ecobee logo are trademarks of ecobee
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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