EcoInsight I, O & M Guide
Telkonet, Inc.
For Use with Firmware Version 2.x
20800 Swenson Drive, Suite 175
Low Voltage Installation
Waukesha, WI 53186
Revision 4.2
(414) 302-2299
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www.telkonet.com
Step 4 Remove the safety screw from the left side of the thermostat using the hex wrench. See
Figure 13.
Figure 13: Thermostat Side View
Step 5 Separate the back plate 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.
Step 6 For drywall mounting instructions, go to Step 7.
For JBOX vertical installation instructions, go to step 19.
For JBOX horizontal installation instructions, go to step 30.
Thermostat wiring cannot touch or be placed in close proximity to the J8 pins! This can occur if
the wiring enters the thermostat from the J8 hole and is placed diagonally, directly over the J8
pins.
Drywall Mounting Instructions
Requires four 50 lb. EZ-Lock anchors and provided screws
Step 7 Hold backplate against wall at appropriate height. Using a pen, level-mark your 4 holes.
Step 8 Use appropriate drill for anchor and insert anchors into holes.
Step 9 Screw backplate to the wall and into the anchors. Re-check that it is still level.
Step 10 Strip the LINE wire back 0.25 inches.
Step 11 Cap the LINE wire with a wire nut or electrical tape.
Step 12 Cut the COMMON wire so the copper is flush with the insulation.
Step 13 Strip all wires except for COMMON back 0.25 inches.
Step 14 Verify the wiring now looks similar to Figure 14.