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For assistance with installation, please visit
nvenergy.com/powershift/selfinstallguide
or call PowerShift Customer Care at
855-676-9373
INCLUDED POWERSHIFT
EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS
PowerShift Smart Thermostat
Wiring labels
2 Phillip head screws
2 plastic wall anchors
Gateway device
Gateway power cable
Ethernet cable
GETTING STARTED
The PowerShift Smart Thermostat requires a 24 Volt AC (24 VAC) Common Wire (C/X Wire) to supply power. If your existing thermostat is not powered
by 24 VAC, you may have to connect the Common Wire at the HVAC unit. Follow the instructions below to determine if your home has the required 24
VAC Common Wire.
Determine if your current system is using
24VAC Common Wire
Remove the existing thermostat cover from the wall plate (refer to your
thermostat manual if necessary)
Your safety is very important. Care should be taken to review and completely understand the
installation instructions before installing and wiring the PowerShift thermostat.
A basic understanding of electrical and HVAC systems is required to properly install this
thermostat. If you have difficulty following the directions, you should not proceed.
Please call Customer Care to schedule a professional installation.
By selecting the self installation option, it is the users responsibility to ensure that
the thermostat is installed safely and properly. NV Energy will not be liable for
any damages caused by failure to comply with the installation instructions.
TOOLS NEEDED
Screwdriver x 2
1 - Standard Phillip head screwdriver
1 - Mini screwdriver 1/8-in (3mm)
Pencil
(optional)
Drill
3/16-in. (4.8mm) drill bit
(optional)
(optional)
Labels
Volt Ohm Meter
(included)
Flashlight
Wire cutters
(optional)
(optional)
Level
(optional)
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Summary of Contents for NVenergy Smart Thermostat
- Page 1 GETTING STARTED The PowerShift Smart Thermostat requires a 24 Volt AC (24 VAC) Common Wire (C/X Wire) to supply power. If your existing thermostat is not powered by 24 VAC, you may have to connect the Common Wire at the HVAC unit. Follow the instructions below to determine if your home has the required 24 VAC Common Wire.
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Page 2: Remove Old Thermostat
Step 1 to remove your old thermostat Voltage readings of around 0V (below 18 VAC) means the Common Wire is not connected – visit nvenergy.com/powershift/selfinstallguide for additional instructions on how to connect the 24VAC Common Wire at the HVAC unit... - Page 3 Label Wires to match terminal name CAUTION DO NOT remove wires from existing thermostat until each wire is labeled. There is no standard color code. Ignore the color of the wires and label according to the terminal each wire is connected to. Wire Labels (included) Take a picture of your existing thermostat base plate with wires still connected to the wall plate or make a...
- Page 4 STEP INSTALL POWERSHIFT SMART THERMOSTAT Mount PowerShift wall plate Separate faceplate and wall plate of the PowerShift thermostat by by pulling straight off Hold the thermostat base plate against the wall, with the wires coming through the center opening, above terminal block.
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Page 5: Start-Up Sequence
With all the wires connected (including the C/X wire), and the thermostat securely attached to the wall, it is time to turn the AC power back on. Turn the breaker to the ON position at the breaker panel. CONNECT POWERSHIFT GATEWAY STEP The PowerShift gateway device must be connected to your Internet router to enable the PowerShift system to work properly. - Page 6 CHECK HVAC & TEST THERMOSTAT STEP Check that power is available to the thermostat The PowerShift thermostat display will show the date, time, HVAC mode, indoor temperature and setpoint if powered on. Pressing any button will activate the screen. TUE AUG 23 10:45A If power is not evident, check for the following: COOL...
- Page 7 Congratulations, you have successfully installed your PowerShift system! Start using your PowerShift Smart Thermostat Activate your PowerShift account online at nve.ecofactor.com Create customized temperature schedules and program your thermostat Download mobile app for your smart phone to access your thermostat and adjust settings from anywhere Communicate with your thermostat by making adjustments to suit your comfort preferences (the system will continually learn from the adjustments you make).
- Page 8 Terminal definition Conventional Heat Cool system Terminal Heat Pump System No use System monitor 24VAC common for control circuit and thermostat power input stage cooling stage compressor stage cooling stage compressor stage heating Auxiliary heating W2/E stage heating W2/E Emergency heating W3/0/B stage heating W3/0/B...
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