Ecobee Smart Si Installation Manual

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Summary of Smart Si

  • Page 2: Smart Si Thermostat

    ©2014 ecobee 477 richmond st west

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents getting started 1 welcome 1 technical support 1 before you begin 2 hvac system compatibility information 3 approvals 4 fcc compliance statement 4 specifications 5 wiring requirements 6 installing the smart si thermostat 7 step 1. Power off hvac equipment 7 step 2. Remove existing thermostat...

  • Page 4: 3-Year Limited Warranty

    Configuring the smart si thermostat 24 equipment 24 thresholds 26 test equipment 30 reset hvac equipment settings 31 performing a hardware reset 31 rebooting the smart si thermostat 31 configuring reminders and alerts 32 alerts 33 list of alerts 34 3-year limited warranty 35.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started welcome the ecobee smart si thermostat has been designed in partnership with hvac contractors to ensure the installation process is simple and efficient. This step-by-step installation manual will walk you through all aspects of the installation. To ensure an on-going service relatio...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Before you begin this product is intended to be installed by trained service professionals. This manual explains the procedures for installing the ecobee smart si thermostat. Please read it carefully before beginning the installation. For information on how to operate the ecobee smart si thermostat,...

  • Page 8: Hvac System Compatibility

    Hvac system compatibility information the smart si thermostat is designed to operate with low-voltage heating and cooling systems. It is not designed for use with line-voltage or millivolt heating and cooling systems. The smart si thermostat supports: up to 2 heat and 2 cool stages on a conventional...

  • Page 9: Approvals

    Approvals this product was designed and built in accordance to rohs directive 2002/95/ec and contains no hazardous substances as defined by this directive. Fcc compliance statement this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class b digital devices, pursuant to part 15 of ...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Fcc id: wr9ebstat ic: 7981a-ebstat warning: changes or modifications not expressly approved by ecobee inc. Could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Specifications temperature ranges heat: 45 to 79 °f (7 to 26 °c) by default adjustable from 45 to 120° f (7 to 49° c) cool: 65 to 92 °f...

  • Page 11: Wiring Requirements

    Wiring requirements the following table shows the maximum wire lengths allowed: thermostat to hvac equipment 18 awg 20 awg 22 awg 128 ft/380 m 80 ft/240 m 50 ft/150 m terminal description and electrical ratings terminal description voltage current (max) n/c unused n/a n/a y 1st stage compressor 24v ...

  • Page 12: Installing The Smart Si

    Installing the smart si thermostat there are 5 steps to install the ecobee smart si thermostat: step 1. Power off hvac equipment step 2. Remove existing thermostat step 3. Install the smart si thermostat step 4. Connect the wiring step 5. Power on hvac equipment step 1. Power off hvac equipment befo...

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    In the kitchen or other areas of potentially high heat and/or humidity in an area that could restrict air flow to install the thermostat: 1. Gently separate the backplate from the thermostat. 2. Place the thermostat backplate on the wall. Make sure that any existing wires can be inserted through the...

  • Page 14: Step 4. Connect The Wiring

    9 step 4. Connect the wiring you need to use low-voltage cable to connect the thermostat to the hvac equipment. Check the wiring diagrams on the subsequent pages for the number of wires required. Note: there is a factory installed jumper between r/h and r/c. Ensure any unused wires do not have expos...

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    10 y n/c w o/b g rc rh c y2 w2 aux 1-stage ac c 24v y g r w c hum 1-stage furnace smart si thermostat single stage heat/cool.

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    11 y r w g r 1-stage ac c 24v y g r w c hum 1-stage furnace original thermostat y n/c w o/b g rc rh c y2 w2 aux 1-stage ac c 24v y g r w c hum 1-stage furnace smart si thermostat use jumper wire included in box repurpose g wire as c wire use jumper wire included in box to connect y and g on the furn...

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    2-stage ac y2 r c y1 y g r w c hum 1-stage furnace smart si thermostat y n/c w o/b g rc rh c y2 w2 aux single stage heat, dual stage cool 12.

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    Y n/c w o/b g rc rh c y2 w2 aux y1 g w2 w1 hum c r y2 2-stage furnace smart si thermostat 1-stage ac c 24v dual stage heat, single stage cool 13.

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    Y n/c w o/b g rc rh c y2 w2 aux y1 g w2 w1 hum c r y2 2-stage furnace smart si thermostat 2-stage ac y2 r c y1 dual stage heat, dual stage cool 14.

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    Y n/c w o/b g rc rh c y2 w2 aux o w y/y2 c g r air handler smart si thermostat 1-stage heat pump w2 r y c o single stage heat pump with auxiliary heat 15.

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    Y n/c w o/b g rc rh c y2 w2 aux o w y/y2 c g r air handler smart si thermostat 2-stage heat pump w2 y1 r y2 c o dual stage heat pump with auxiliary heat 16.

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    Y n/c w o/b g rc rh c y2 w2 aux 1-stage ac c 24v boiler c r w y1 r c y2 g air handler smart si thermostat boiler with air handler and single-stage cool * remove rh/rc factory jumper c terminal to be connected to heating transformer common 17.

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    Y n/c w o/b g rc rh c y2 w2 aux 1-stage ac c 24v 2-stage boiler c w2 r w1 y1 r c y2 g air handler smart si thermostat dual stage boiler with air handler and single stage cool * remove rh/rc factory jumper c terminal to be connected to heating transformer common 18.

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    Y n/c w o/b g rc rh c y2 w2 aux 2-stage ac c boiler c w r y1 r r c y2 y1 y2 g air handler smart si thermostat single stage boiler with air handler, dual stage cool * remove rh/rc factory jumper c terminal to be connected to heating transformer common 19.

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    Y n/c w o/b g rc rh c y2 w2 aux 2-stage ac c 2-stage boiler c w2 w1 r y1 r r c y2 y1 y2 g air handler smart si thermostat dual stage boiler with air handler, dual stage cool * remove rh/rc factory jumper c terminal to be connected to heating transformer common 20

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    Step 5. Power on hvac equipment after you’ve completed the wiring, you can apply power to the heating and air conditioning equipment. The smart si thermostat receives power from the equipment and will automatically power on. 21.

  • Page 27: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the menus the smart si thermostat has an easy-to-read color screen that displays all the information you need to configure the thermostat. Use the navigation buttons on the right to quickly change the temperature, access features, and configure settings. Using the navigation buttons the n...

  • Page 28: Menu

    Menu pressing menu displays a list of all available options. If a menu is currently displayed, pressing menu will cancel any unsaved changes and return to the home screen. Back on a menu screen, press back to go back to the previous screen. On-screen keyboard if you need to type in any information, ...

  • Page 29: Configuring The Smart

    Configuring the smart si thermostat the first step after installing the smart si thermostat is to configure the settings for the various devices (such as a furnace or air conditioner) that are being connected. Equipment the equipment settings let you configure the devices connected to the thermostat...

  • Page 30: Allow Hp With Aux Heat

    From running when the outdoor temperature is too low, thus resulting in damage to the compressor. You can also set this value to determine when you want the auxiliary heat (if installed) to engage to help meet the set temperature. The temperature range is adjustable from 0 to 65 °f (–17.8 to 18.3 °c...

  • Page 31: Furnace Type

    Furnace type allows you to configure the type of furnace. This helps the thermostat optimize its algorithms based on the type of fuel and typical characteristics of the chosen system. Choose the option that best represents the type of heating system installed. Heat fan control configures the furnace...

  • Page 32: Compressor Settings

    Temperature when the system mode is in auto change-over. The delta is adjustable from 2 to 10 °f (1.1 to 5.5 °c). The default value is 5 °f (2.8 °c). Compressor settings min cycle off time configures the compressor off time between cycles. This ensures the compressor does not short cycle (which coul...

  • Page 33: Heat Dissipation Time

    And set temperature before the system calls for heat. A smaller difference means shorter cycle times, whereas a larger difference results in longer cycle times. The temperature range is adjustable from 0 to 3 °f (-17.5 to 26.5 °c) in 0.5°f (0.3°c) increments. Heat dissipation time the amount of time...

  • Page 34: Reverse Staging

    Reverse staging if enabled, the thermostat will cycle down from the higher stages so that as it approaches set point it will only be running in stage 1. The thermostat calculates which stage to start the hvav equipment in depending on the indoor and set point temperature delta. . As the stage 1 temp...

  • Page 35: Heat Min On Time

    Heat min on time sets the minimum equipment run time in heat mode: 1 to 20 min (default is 5 min). Temp correction lets you program an offset between the real temperature at thermostat and the displayed temperature. If you find that the temperature where the thermostat is located does not represent ...

  • Page 36: Reset All

    Reset hvac equipment settings you can quickly restore all hvac equipment settings on the smart si thermostat back to their factory defaults. Any user setting (not related to the equipment installed) will remain unchanged. If you need to reset the entire thermostat back to its original factory defaul...

  • Page 37: Configuring Reminders and

    Configuring reminders and alerts the reminders and alerts list displays the reminders and alerts that help the homeowner know when to perform periodic maintenance. Note: to use and receive email alerts, this thermostat must be connected to the internet via a wifi signal and the end-user must have a ...

  • Page 38: Alerts

    Lamp change date, turn the reminder on or off, and set the frequency of the maintenance interval. Alerts the smart si thermostat can generate alerts if the temperature in the home goes over or under a pre-programmed level. This protects the home from damage due to freezing and/or excessive heat. Thi...

  • Page 39: List of Alerts

    Enable heating/cooling alerts select no to disable alerts for heat/cool error conditions. If disabled, alerts indicating that the system failed to heat or cool will not appear in the screen, web portal, or emails. List of alerts below is a complete list of alerts. Depending on your configuration, so...

  • Page 40: 3-Year Limited Warranty

    3-year limited warranty ecobee warrants that for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the consumer (“customer”), the ecobee smart si thermostat (the “product”) shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. During the warranty period, ecobee s...

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    Of nature; was not installed by a licensed heating ventilating and air conditioning (hvac) contractor; or was installed improperly. Ecobee’s sole responsibility shall be to repair or replace the product within the terms stated above. Ecobee shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind, inc...