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Ecobee ecobee3 lite Quick Start Manual

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    1 ecobee 3 quick start guide installation guide draft.

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    2 what’s in the box? Ecobee3 thermostat remote sensor (and stand) power extender kit optional trim plate installation materials ecobee 3 installation guide.

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    3 wiring configuration equipment configuration set your preferences wi-fi configuration register your ecobee first run the first time your ecobee3 powers on, it will begin the first run process. This ensures everything is connected, working properly, and it shows you where to find these settings in ...

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    4 get to know your ecobee 3 indoor temperature adjust temperature system mode schedule menu savings live weather quick changes indoor humidity motion sensor a. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. A c d j e f g b h i.

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    5 ecobee optimizes settings to where you are in the home. Follow me ecobee will detect when you're away and auto-adjust your schedule for you. Auto-away remote sensors pull the plastic tab to power on the device. It will connect to your ecobee3 automatically. Place at thermostat height; on a shelf o...

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    6 quick tips press the quick changes button and easily customize fan runtime. How do i control my fan? Press the quick changes button and easily switch between home and away. How to switch between home and away? Press the menu button , select system , select hvac and easily switch between heat and c...

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    7 a few more tips log in to your personal web portal at ecobee.Com to customize the operation of your ecobee3 and learn how to use it to save energy and money. Accessing web portal looking for more info on your ecobee3? Visit our online user guide at ecobee.Com/support/ecobee3 . User guide ecobee3 s...

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    8 welcome! If you have any questions, we have answers. Contact us by email or telephone for help. Or, visit our web page for tutorials, how-to videos, and answers to frequently asked questions (faqs). Www.Ecobee.Com 1.877.932.6233 (north america) 1.647.428.2220 (international) support@ecobee.Com com...

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    9 terminal descriptions g fan r c cool transformer r h heat transformer o/b heat pump reversing value y y1, y2: used for 1 - 2 stages of convential a/c or 1 - 2 stages of heat pump compressor w w1, w2: used for 1 - 2 stages of convential heat or 1 - 2 stages of heat pump auxiliary heat c 24vac commo...

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    10 items included in box rc g y1 w1 (aux1) o/b acc- acc+ w2 (aux2) y2 c r h 70 35% 70 ecobee 3 thermostat ecobee 3 base with small trim plate mounting screws & anchors large trim plate.

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    11 double-sided adhesive installation and quick start guides ecobee 3 sensor with optional stand power extender kit (pek).

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    12 items you’ll need before you start review the all the instructions before you start to ensure that there are no surprises during installation. Phillips screwdriver.

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    13 step 1. Power off your hvac system before doing anything else, power off your system. If your hvac equipment doesn’t have a master switch, go to your circuit breaker box and turn off the breaker. Verify that the equipment is off by attempting to adjust the temperature with the existing thermostat...

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    14 step 2. Remove old thermostat if you don’t have an existing thermostat, skip to step 3. Remove the cover from your old thermostat. Most snap off easily but some may be attached by screws. Warning! If your old thermostat has 110/120v wires connected to the thermostat, it is a high voltage system a...

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    15 look at the wires coming out of the wall. Take a picture for reference. Be careful not to let any wires fall back into the wall! Tip: leave the wires attached to the base until you are ready to install your ecobee 3 . Rc rh g y w c c r y w g using the old thermostat base as a guide, label each wi...

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    16 step 3. Install power extender kit (pek) if you have a wire labelled “c” or “common”, skip this step. Warning: if you are not comfortable with working with your hvac wiring, contact ecobee customer support or hire a professional installer. Some thermostats do not have a c-wire. The c-wire is used...

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    17 3. Using the stickers provided with the pek, label the wires in the control panel leading to the thermostat. 4. Open up the pek. It has two rows of terminals (one side is for thermostat connections, the other side, pre-wired, is for the equipment panel connections. Pek cover pek base g r y w w g ...

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    18 5. Disconnect the wires from the control panel and reconnect them to the corresponding terminals on the thermostat side of the pek. 6. Using the wires provided with the pek, connect the terminals on the equipment side of the pek to the corresponding terminals in the control panel. Make sure to co...

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    19 step 4. Attach base to wall be careful that the existing wires don’t fall back into the wall. Position the base of your ecobee 3 and mark the mounting holes on your wall with a pencil. Attaching the trim plate if the smaller trim plate doesn’t cover the marks left by the previous thermostat, atta...

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    20 secure the base use the drywall anchors and screws provided to secure the base to the wall. Ensure the base is straight by checking the bubble on the built-in level.

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    21 step 5. Connect wires to ecobee 3 if you are replacing an existing thermostat, use the stickers as a guide when inserting the wires into ecobee3 terminal blocks. The wires from the wall should plug easily into the terminal blocks. To release a wire, press down on the lever. When installed correct...

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    22 if you need help with the wiring, refer to the reference diagrams at the back of this guide: • for conventional heating and cooling systems, see page 29. • for heat pumps (air or geothermal), see page 30. • for boilers or radiant heat systems, see page 31. • for accessory devices like dehumidifier...

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    23 step 6. Power on ecobee 3 power back on your hvac equipment. Your ecobee 3 will automatically power on. Follow the on-screen instructions. Ecobee 3 will guide you through the setup, which includes: • configuring your hvac equipment settings (e.G. Type, stages of heating/cooling, thresholds, etc) •...

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    24 step 7. Install remote sensor the remote sensor detects when you are home and improves in-home temperature accuracy by providing another measurement point. Your ecobee 3 will detect the sensor and ask you to name it. Verify on the thermostat that this occurs. If your sensor did not connect with t...

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    25 place the remote sensor in an open, high-traffic area like a living room or upstairs hallway. The thermostat will warn you if the sensor is too far away. Using the provided double- sided adhesive or screw, attach the sensor to an interior wall at the same height as your thermostat. You may also u...

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    26 congratulations, you’re done! Your ecobee 3 has a touch screen and interface similar to that used in smart phones. For help, see our online user guide at ecobee.Com . Accessing your web portal log in to your personal web portal at ecobee.Com to customize the operation of your ecobee 3 and learn h...

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    27 menu options to access the thermostat menu, touch the screen and press system turns heat, cool, and fan on/off schedule 1 configures temperature according to time and day comfort settings configures temperature for different occupancy states (away, home, sleeping) vacation confi‹gures temperature fo...

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    28 wiring diagrams the following pages provide wiring diagrams for common hvac equipment configuratons. If you need help with your ecobee 3 wiring, visit our website. It includes how-to videos and tutorials to assist you. Www.Ecobee.Com.

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    29 conventional heating and cooling (up to 2 stages each) rc g y1 w1 (aux1) o/b acc– acc+ w2 (aux2) y2 air conditioner y1 y2 c furnance y1 y2 w1 w2 r c g c r h do not jumper rc or rh ecobee 3 does this automatically. R can go into either rc or rh terminals on your ecobee3. Stage 2 heat and cool if a...

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    30 heat pump (air or geothermal) with auxiliary heat acc– acc+ w2 (aux2) y2 c r h heat pump w2 w1 o/b y1 y2 r c rc g y1 w1 (aux1) o/b air handler w1 o/b w2 y1 g y2 r c do not jumper rc or rh ecobee 3 does this automatically. R can go into either rc or rh terminals on your ecobee3. Stage 2 compressor...

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    31 boiler or radiant system with air handler and conventional cooling or heat pump air handler y1 y2 r c g air conditioner or heat pump* y2 y1 c o/b* boiler w1 w2 r acc– acc+ w2 (aux2) y2 c r h rc g y1 w1 (aux1) o/b do not jumper rc or rh ecobee 3 does this automatically. R can go into either rc or ...

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    32 accessory devices the ecobee 3 can control an accessory hvac device like a humidifier, dehumidifier, or ventilation device from its acc terminals. Acc– acc+ accessory device ecobee3 terminals 24v c your ecobee3 only needed if your accessory device is self-powered your ecobee3 only needed if your ac...

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    33 pek thermostat wiring ecobee3 terminals pek terminals g rc y1 w1 (aux1) y w r g the r wire needs to go into the rc terminal on your ecobee3 wires coming out the wall and connecting to hvac quipment.

  • Page 34: Compliance Notice:

    34 approvals this product was designed and built in accordance to rohs directive 2002/95/ec and contains no hazardous substances as defined by this direc- tive. Federal communications commission (fcc) compliance notice: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b ...

  • Page 35: Rf Exposure Information

    35 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Change or modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Rf exposure information this equipment complies wit...

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    36 industry canada (ic) radiation exposure statement: this equipment complies with ic rss-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and oper- ated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. 3-year limited warranty ec...

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    37 west, 2nd floor, toronto, ontario, m5v 3e7, canada,. If the returned product is found by ecobee to be defective and customer is otherwise eligible to receive a replacement product, no amount shall be charged to customer’s credit card; or (c) ship the defective product directly to ecobee, in which...

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    38 limited warranty. No warranties, whether expressed or implied, will apply after the limited warranty period has expired. Some us states and canadian provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply. Ecobee neither assumes responsibility fo...

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