User's Manual

EcoWave
Installation
Guide
Telkonet,
Inc.
Wiring the EcoInsight/EcoSource
10200 W. Innovation Dr., Ste. 300
Revision 9
Milwaukee
, WI 53226
Page
3
(800) 380
-
9640
www.telkonet.com
Wiring the EcoInsight/EcoSource
1. Locate the wiring in the HVAC Unit.
2. Review the table below and determine where the EcoInsight/EcoSource will be mounted.
Mounting
Consideration
Best Practice
RF Interference
If the
EcoInsight/
EcoSource will be mounted inside a metal HVAC unit
or in a room with a
large amount of metallic equipment, an external antenna may be necessary.
3. Turn the power off at the circuit breaker.
4. Lockout and label all circuits in accordance with local code.
5. Disconnect the existing thermostat, if any.
6. Use the voltmeter to verify the power is off.
It may not be possible to switch off transformer supply voltage on low
-
voltage units. Use caution
when installing these systems.
7. Strip the LINE wire back 0.25 inches.
8. Cap the LINE wire with a wire nut or electrical tape.
9. Cut the GROUND wire so the copper is flush with the insulation.
10. Strip all wires except for GROUND back 0.25 inches.
11. Remove the security screw from the EcoInsight/EcoSource thermostat.
12. Separate the backplate from the EcoInsight/EcoSource thermostat.
13. Level the backplate using a level across the bottom of the backplate.
14. Mark the placement for the mounting screws.
15. Mount the backplate to the wall or HVAC unit using either the wall anchors (mounting to drywall) or
the self-tapping metal screws (mounting to metal).