Telkonet Aida - Installation - High Voltage (Non-Class 2)

INSTALLATION - HIGH VOLTAGE (NON-CLASS 2)
CAUTION!
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High voltage installation should only be performed by a qualified heating & air
conditioning contractor or licensed electrician.
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Failure to understand and follow all instructions carefully before installing or
operating this device could cause personal injury and/or property damage.
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All wiring must conform to local and national electrical ordinances and codes.
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Prevent electrical shock, personal injury, and equipment damage: prior to install-
ation or service, disconnect system’s electric power at main fuse or circuit
breaker box.
1. Ensure the JBox (not provided by Telkonet) has been installed with a vertical
single gang mud ring.
2. Turn off power at the Aida or mounting location using a disconnect switch or
breaker lockout/tag out on appropriate breaker panel.
3. Test that power is off by using a voltmeter.
4. Strip the LINE wire back 0.25 inches.
5. Cap the LINE wire with a wire nut or electrical tape.
6. Cut the COMMON wire so the copper is flush with the insulation.
7. Strip all wires except for COMMON back 0.25 inches.
8. Remove the safety screw from the top of the thermostat using the Phillips head
screwdriver
9. Separate the backplate from the thermostat: use a flathead screwdriver to
GENTLY press the tab next to the screw hole to allow the thermostat to pop
open. WARNING: Using too much force can break the tab.
10. Place thermostat backplate against the JBox adapter plate. The adapter plate
and backplate holes should align if both are correctly oriented.
11. Connect wires and harnesses as per the pinout tables in the Tables section.
12. Mount the Aida backplate on top of the JBox adapter plate, using four #5 ½”
coarse thread screws (or other appropriate mounting screws).
13. Feed wire harnesses through the applicable holes in the backplate.
14. Connect the harnesses to the Aida.
REMINDER: Wiring to the screw terminal block must exit the enclosure at Opening A
of the backplate. Wiring to all other connectors must exit the enclosure at Opening B
of the backplate.
Class 2 and Non-Class 2 wiring must not be mixed within a junction box or conduit
run.
Chapter 2: Installation 9
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