Welcome To INSTALLATION GUIDE
Contents Introduction......................................................... 3 In The Box........................................................... 4 Display................................................................. 5 Before You Start................................................... 6 Installation Overview........................................... 7 Professional Assistance........................................ 7 Abbreviations......................................................
In The Box - iDevices® Thermostat - Mounting Hardware Requires - Home Wi-Fi® Network - Free iDevices® Connected App - 24VAC Common Wire* - Compatible Mobile Device (Visit iDevicesinc.
Before You Start 1. Read through this Installation Guide in its entirety before starting installation of your iDevices® Thermostat or removal of your old thermostat. Incorrect installation can be dangerous and can damage your iDevices® Thermostat and HVAC system. If you’re not comfortable performing the installation, contact a local HVAC contractor. 2. Turn the power to your HVAC system and old thermostat OFF! 3. Ensure you do not have electric baseboard heating.
Abbreviations HVAC: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system Terminal Assignments For reference, standard wiring assignments for typical HVAC systems are provided below. HP: Heat Pump System. This type of HVAC system uses a compressor with a reversing valve to provide both heating and cooling capability. HE: Electrically heated central heating system. This system uses an electric heating element along with a fan and ducting. Sometimes used as AUX/Emergency heat with a heat pump system.
Installation Details 1. Gather the tools you will need and check that your iDevices® Thermostat came with the necessary components (see page 4). Warnings And Safety Information Do not select COOL mode if the outside temperature is below 50ºF (10ºC). This could damage the cooling system. colored wire by filling out the Wiring Chart below. Note: If you see any of the following wires, please contact our Customer Experience Team to check system compatibility: A, X or P Wiring Chart Label 2.
Label G Old Thermostat Typical Wire Color Green L C Description Fan relay System monitor Black/Blue Common of 24VAC transformer AUX Auxiliary Heat W3 3rd Stage Heat 9. Make sure you don’t have ! any 120/240V wires (look for thick black wires with wire nuts.) If you do, the iDevices® Thermostat is not compatible with your system. If you are not sure, call us at 888.313.7019. 10. Record the locations of any jumpers and note whether there is a wire connected to RC and/or RH. 11.
based on the information you gathered in the chart on pages 11-12, photos you took earlier and wiring configuration you noted for step 15. 17. To prevent electrical shorts and damage to your iDevices® Thermostat or home, ensure all of the wire connections are secure and there are no bare wires in contact with another. Insulate bare wires with electrical tape as necessary. Push any excess wire back into the wall cavity. 18. Attach your iDevices® Thermostat to the mounting plate. 19.
Dehumidification, W3 (3rd Stage Heat) or AUX heat (for heat pumps). If your home uses one of these options, follow these steps to set up your system: 1. Press the button on your iDevices® Thermostat. 2. Use the buttons to scroll to ‘Setup’ and press the button to select. 3. Use the buttons to scroll to ‘Relay’ and press the button to select. 4. Set the ‘Type’ for your system configuration. Set In-App Preferences In your iDevices® Connected app, select the Thermostat on the home screen.
5. If all of the available system modes function properly, the test is complete. A. Heat (One, Two or Three Stages) Wiring Configurations The following section provides the various wiring configurations compatible with the iDevices® Thermostat. Find the configuration that matches closely to your old thermostat and note which system type you have for later reference. Check your old thermostat to see if it has one or two Red/R wires. If you have one R wire, connect it to RH and leave the jumper in place.
B. Cool Only (One or Two Stages) C. Heat (One, Two or Three Stages) and Cool (One or Two Stages) HVAC Type Stage: Non-HP | Type: HE Connect Y2 wire (2nd Stage Cooling) is optional if available. The HUM relay can be used for Humidification, Dehumidification or as a W3 (3rd Stage Heat) relay. See page 15 for more information. HVAC Type Stage: Non-HP | Type: HE for electric, HG for gas/oil systems Connect Y2 wire (2nd Stage Cooling) is optional if available.
Troubleshooting & Support For a full list of troubleshooting articles, visit iDevicesinc.com/Support D. Heat Pump (One or Two Stages with AUX/ Emergency Heat) HVAC Type Stage: HP | Type: HE for electric, HG for gas/oil systems | O/B Type: According to previous thermostat setting Call or email the iDevices® Customer Experience Team with questions. Connect system Indicator (L), 2nd Stage (Y2) and Emergency Heat (E) are optional if available.
