Quick Install Guide
Getting Started This guide will walk you through the following steps: • Remove your old thermostat • Record existing wiring & disconnect • Attach your new Lyric thermostat You can use this guide to remove your old thermostat and mount your new one. You will need the Lyric app to complete setup. Compatibility • The Lyric thermostat works with common 24 volt systems such as forced air, hydronic, heat pump, oil, gas and electric. • Does not work with electric baseboard heat (120/240V).
Included in your box: You will need: Ballpoint Pen Thermostat Phillips Screwdriver You may also need: Wallplate Wi-Fi Password Mounting Screws Small Flathead Screwdriver Needle-Nose Pliers Wire Stripper Trim Ring
1 Turn OFF power Important! To protect yourself and your equipment, turn OFF the power at the breaker box or switch that controls your heating/ cooling system. OR Make sure the power is OFF Try turning ON your heating/ cooling system by changing the temperature. If you can’t get the system to turn ON in 5 minutes, you’ll know the power is OFF. 2 Take the faceplate off your old thermostat On most thermostats, you can take off the faceplate by grasping and gently pulling or popping it off.
4 Make sure there are no 120/240V wires Do you have thick black wires with wire nuts? Is your thermostat 120V or higher? If yes, you have a line voltage system, and the Lyric thermostat will not work. R W Y G For more thermostat options, please visit: wifithermostat.com 5 Wire Nuts Thick Black Wires Record any jumpers & R-wire configuration A jumper is a connector between two terminals. Do not use any jumpers with Lyric, they’re not needed.
Record existing wires & disconnect Use the space below to record the color of the wires that are plugged into the terminals of your old thermostat wallplate. Note: You will need to refer to this information in Steps 9 and 10.
Disconnect wires & remove the old thermostat’s wallplate Make sure the power is OFF. Tip: To prevent wires from falling back into the wall, wrap the wires around your ballpoint pen. Optional: Attach the trim ring to your wallplate Trim Ring Attach your optional trim ring to the wallplate by snapping the two together.
Bundle and insert wires through the wallplate Rubber Wire Holder Gather your wires together and guide them through the hole on the back of the wallplate. Do not remove the clear, rubber wire holder. Wall 9 Set R slider tab If you selected Option A in Step 5, keep the slider tab in the R position and insert your R or RC or RH wire into the R terminal. If you selected Option B in Step 5, move the slider tab to the R & RC position and insert your R wire into the R terminal and RC into the RC terminal.
10 Connect wires Connect the remaining wires according to terminals you recorded in Step 5. Confirm the wires are firmly attached by gently tugging on them. Tip: You can use a ballpoint pen to release misplaced wires by pushing down on the terminals. Terminals 11 Mount the wallplate Mount the wallplate for your Lyric thermostat using the provided screws. Make sure the wallplate is level by keeping the bubble between the two lines.
12 Attach your Lyric thermostat Align your Lyric thermostat onto the wallplate and firmly snap it into place. The thermostat will glow and pulse for up to 3 minutes while it starts up. SCREEN 28: TURN ON POWER 13 Turn your power ON Turn ON the power at the breaker box or switch that controls your heating/cooling system. Congratulations! You’ve OR successfully installed your Lyric thermostat.
14 Download the app To configure your new thermostat and finish setup, download the app by searching for Honeywell Lyric in the App Store or Google Play. After downloading, follow the instructions in the app and skip the install step. Caution: Your Lyric thermostat will not control your heating/cooling system until you finish setup in the Lyric app. Lyric Need help troubleshooting? Visit lyric.honeywell.
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