Sensi Wi-Fi Thermostat TM INSTALLATION GUIDE Models: 1F86U-42WF, UP500W Version: October 2017 © 2017 Emerson Electric Co. All rights reserved.
CONTENTS Installation guide Downloading the Sensi app 3 Creating a Sensi account 3 Installing the Sensi thermostat 4 Connecting the Sensi thermostat 8 Notes 10 SensiTM Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat | INSTALLATION GUIDE 2
DOWNLOADING THE APP AND CREATING AN ACCOUNT You will need Gather this information before you begin installation for a smoother walk through. • Sensi Password • Wi-Fi Network Name/SSID *Make sure this is a 2.4GHz network. • Wi-Fi Network Password • Screwdriver • Hardware in Sensi Wi-Fi thermostat packaging Download the Sensi app The Sensi Wi-Fi Thermostat is a Wi-Fi enabled device. To install and configure your thermostat correctly, you must use the Sensi app.
INSTALLING THE SENSI THERMOSTAT Installation Once you have downloaded the Sensi app, and have created an account, you are ready to install the thermostat to your wall and connect it to Wi-Fi. If no thermostats are registered yet, the Sensi app will prompt you to add a thermostat. First, choose which thermostat you purchased. The Sensi Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat option is for the following model numbers: • 1F86U-42WF • UP500W Note: You can check your model number on the back of the thermostat faceplate.
INSTALLING THE SENSI THERMOSTAT Turn off power Turn off the power to your heating and air conditioning system before handling your thermostat wires. Remove old thermostat cover Remove the cover using a screwdriver or by pushing the pressure latch. Some covers pull off while others need to be released using a screwdriver. Photograph your wiring THIS IS IMPORTANT. The Sensi app will prompt you to take a picture of your existing thermostat and old wiring in case you need it later.
INSTALLING THE SENSI THERMOSTAT Throw away any jumper wires Sensi has a jumper wire built into it, and you will not need any jumper wires from your old unit. Choose wire terminals Choose the terminal labels that have wires attached to them on your old thermostat here. The app will tell you if you have a valid configuration. If you are getting an invalid configuration message you can learn more about compatibility at sensicomfort.com/compatibility. System type Select what type of system you have.
INSTALLING THE SENSI THERMOSTAT Label your wires Using the provided wire label stickers, label your wires by removing one wire at a time. Disconnect wires and remove base After all of your wires are labelled, remove the old thermostat base from the wall. Install sensi base Use the provided mounting screws and secure the Sensi base to the wall. Connect the Wires Once the Sensi base is mounted and secured on the wall, insert the wires into the terminals. Simply push the wires into the terminal slots.
CONNECTING THE SENSI THERMOSTAT 1 Connecting to wi-fi This portion of the installation guide covers how to connect your thermostat to Wi-Fi. If you chose the first option, “No, it needs to be installed,” the app will provide instructions for installing and wiring your thermostat before you connect to Wi-Fi. If you chose, “Yes, it is on the wall,” the app will jump right into connecting your thermostat to Wi-Fi. 1.
CONNECTING THE SENSI THERMOSTAT 4. CONNECTING USING AN ANDROID DEVICE 4 A 5 6 Tap on the blue “Connect my Sensi to Wi-Fi” button in the app. This takes you to your phone’s Wi-Fi network list. You will see a Sensi network in the list of available networks. Tap the Sensi network, and connect to it. After you’ve successfully connected to the network, tap your phone’s back button to return to the Sensi app. Press the “Next” button at the bottom of the app to continue. A.
CONNECTING THE SENSI THERMOSTAT Contractor information If a contractor professionally installed your thermostat, and registered as a Sensi partner, they have the option to input their phone number here. If there is not a registered number available, simply hit “Next” to continue. Start using sensi Congratulations on successfully installing Sensi. Press “Start Using Sensi Thermostat” to open the main screen of the app.
NOTES Accessing your sensi thermostat from other devices When you log into your Sensi account with your email address and password, the app or web page will be able to control all the thermostats registered to your Sensi account. If you give someone else your email address and password to your Sensi account, they will be able to log in and control any thermostats registered to that account.
NOTES Accessing account information You can use the Account area to access your email preferences, change your account information and email address associated with your Sensi. For iOS: Tap the person icon in the upper right hand corner. (see picture) For Android: Tap the three dots in the upper right hand corner.
NOTES Single stage or multi-stage conventional system with single transformer THERMOSTAT * RC RH C** Y Y2 W/E W2 G O/B L SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Single stage AC1 GA1 EL1 Multistage AC2 GA2 EL2 No output 24 Volt (Hot) Cool 24 Volt (Hot) Heat 24 Volt Cool (Common) Mode 1 st stage Cool Mode 2 nd stage No output Heat Mode 1 st stage Heat Mode 2 nd stage O Energized Blower / constantly circulator fan Heat Pump in Cool “L” terminal energized on Mode call for cool connection B (and heat if Ener
Single stage or multi-stage system (no heat pump) with two transformers THERMOSTAT * RC RH C Y Y2 W/E W2 G O/B L SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Single stage AC1 GA1 EL1 No output 24 Volt (Hot) Cool Multistage AC2 GA2 EL2 24 Volt (Hot) Heat 24 Volt Cool (Common) Mode 1st stage Cool Mode 2nd stage No output Heat Mode 1st stage Heat Mode 2nd stage Blower / circulator fan energized on call for cool (and heat if configured for electric heat) O Energized constantly in Cool Mode B Energized constantly
