Nest
Energy management device
Start Here guide
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
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 with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the
possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm
during normal operation.
Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Notice:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 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 operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Contents
Optional Mounting Kit
Wall Anchors
(for drywall only)
Base
Screws
Nest
Screwdriver
Display
Compatability
Works with most popular systems:
• 24 Volt, no C wire required
• More details at X.com
The energy management device is
not compatible with millivolt or
110 V systems.
1. Switch Off Power
Switch off power to your heating and air
conditioning equipment either at your
home’s breaker box or using a switch
near the equipment.
NOTE: Switching off power protects
both you and your equipment.
2. Remove Cover
Remove the cover of your old thermostat
to reveal the wiring.
NOTE: The typical home thermostat is
connected to low-voltage wires—the
same type used in doorbells and
telephones.
Or
CAUTION: Do not attempt to
connect to high-voltage wires.
3. Label Wires
Use the stickers provided in this guide to
label the wires for connection to energy
management device.
If you can’t match your old thermostat’s
wiring to the stickers, visit X.com
4. Disconnect wires
Disconnect the labeled wires from the
old thermosta
base from the wall using the Nest
Screwdriver. The Nest Screwdriver
includes four different bits to fit the
screws on most existing thermostats.
NOTE:
far as possible to prevent them from
slipping back into the wall. If necessary,
secure the wires by twisting them
around a pencil.
t base and remove the
Pull the thermostat wires out as
Is your thermostat on
an electrical box?
If your thermostat is attached to
electrical box, use the provided
Optional Mounting Kit to complete
installation.
NOTE: Electrical boxes are
rare in homes.
Create holes in the wall
5a.
Use the Nest base as a template
to mark the wall with a pencil or a
screw. Then use a screwdriver or drill
to create starting holes in the wall.
5b. Insert wall anchors into wall
Press the anchors into the holes as
far as possible until the threading
begins. Finish securing the anchors
with the screwdriver.
an
Optional Mounting Kit
The anchors are only for mounting to
plain drywall. For panelling, plasterand-lath, or if there is a stud behind
the thermostat, use the screws alone
and pre-drill a hole using a 3/32" bit.
6a. Attach base
Pull the labeled wires through the
center hole of the base and loosely
attach the base to the wall.
6b. Adjust base
Using the bubble level on the base,
adjust the base so that it is level.
Then tighten the screws.
7. Reconnect wires
Push and hold the connector while
inserting each wire straight into the
connector. Release when each wire is
fully inserted. The exposed part of the
wire should be trimmed to between 1/4
and 1/2 inches.
Bubble level
Ensure the
exposed
wire is
straight.
8. Attach display
Make sure that the bundle of wires is
flush with the connectors by pushing
excess wire into the wall. This will
ensure that the display connects
properly to the base. Position the
display directly on to the base with the
logo at the top and press until it clicks
into place.
9. Switch on power
Switch on the power to your heating
and air conditioning.
10. Get started
Press the Nest Learning Thermostat
to begin guided setup, or go to
nest.com/support to view the Nest
setup video.
NOTE:
If Nest needs to be recharged,
a small red light will flash. You will be
able to continue setup when the
thermostat is fully charged.
take up to several hours.
This may
Or
For more information visit nest.com or
call 855-4MY-NEST