Vivint SmartHome ELEMENT User manual

ELEMENT™
THERMOSTAT
USER GUIDE

Welcome
The Vivint Element™ Thermostat is a smart wireless thermostat that
combines comfort and savings while blending seamlessly with
your home interior,
With it’s built-in smart assistant, it automates comfort and energy
savings to keep your home temperature exactly where you want it.
Climate controls, including temperature and humidity tracking, can
be monitored and adjusted anywhere with the Vivint Smart Home
app. When you’re at home you can just ask Alexa to adjust the
temperature for hands-free control.
Now you can start the air conditioning on your way home, or keep
your home office toasty during a blizzard-all from the same mobile
app that controls your locks, cameras, and garage door.

Element INSTALLATION GUIDE
Table of Contents
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................3
Unit View ...........................................................................................................................................................5
Installation Location...................................................................................................................................6
Wiring .............................................................................................................................................................7
Mounting Plate ..............................................................................................................................................9
Prepare Wires ..............................................................................................................................................10
Connecting Wires .......................................................................................................................................11
Power Supply ...............................................................................................................................................12
Wiring Diagrams ...........................................................................................................................26
Detailed Wire Diagram .......................................................................................................................... 27
Step By Step Wiring Diagrams ........................................................................................................28
Wire Reference Table ............................................................................................................................32
Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... .14
Connecting to a Z-Wave network ...................................................................................................15
Set up HVAC - Humidity ........................................................................................................................16
Set up HVAC - Heating .......................................................................................................................... 17
Set up HVAC - Warming ........................................................................................................................18
Z-Wave and Thermostat Programs ................................................................................................19
Select HVAC & Heat Types ..................................................................................................................19
Navigating Screens .................................................................................................................................20
Test Installation ..........................................................................................................................................23

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Getting Started

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Tools Needed
Small Phillips screwdriver
Level
To avoid electrical shock and to prevent damage to the furnace and thermostat, disconnect
the power supply before installing or servicing the thermostat or any part of the HVAC
system. This can be done at the circuit breaker labeled either furnace or air handler.
• Do not turn power back on until work is complete.
• Do not short (jumper) across electric terminals at the control on the furnace or air
conditioner to test the system. This can damage the thermostat.
• Your thermostat is a precise instrument. Handle it with care.
• All wiring must conform to local codes and ordinances.
• This thermostat is designed for use with 4AA alkaline batteries and/or 24-volt AC C
wire (or a 12- 24 AC or DC source) or millivolt gas systems. Each thermostat relay load
should be limited to 1.0 amp; higher amperage can cause damage to the thermostat.
CAUTION
CAUTION

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Mounting Plate and Wire Terminals
Unit Front
72 Side
Button
Up Button
Screen
Down Button
Bottom
Edge Light

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Installation Location
To avoid having to move your wiring to a new location, mount the
thermostat in place of the old thermostat.
• Install the thermostat on an inside wall of an often-used room, about 5 ft. (1.5m) above
the oor.
• Do not install where there are unusual heating conditions, such as: in direct sunlight;near
a lamp, radio, television, radiator register, replace; near hot water pipes in the wall; or
near a stove on the other side of a wall.
• Do not locate in unusual cooling conditions, such as: on a wall separating an unheated
room; or in a draft from a stairwell, door, or window .
• Do not locate in a damp area. This can lead to corrosion that will shorten the
thermo- stat’s life .
• Do not locate where air circulation is poor, such as: a corner, an alcove, or behind an
open door.
• Ensure that the thermostat is level on the wall.

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Wiring

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1. Turnopowertothefurnaceorairhandler(i.e.heatingandcoolingsystems).
Thiscanbedoneatthecircuitbreaker.
2. Removethecoverfromtheexistingthermostat.Checkforlockingscrewson
thesideorfrontthatmustbeloosenedrst.
3. Attachprovidedlabelstoeachwireforidentication.Refertothelettered
terminalwherethewiresattach;donotusethecolorofthewires.
4. Disconnectwiresfromtheexistingthermostat,andwindthemaroundapencil
tokeepthemfromfallingbackinsidethewall.
5. Loosenallmountingscrewsontheoldthermostatandremovefromthewall.
• Read instructions carefully before removing any wiring from an existing
thermostat.
• Label all wires before disconnecting them form the existing thermostat.
• Test existing thermostat before turning off HVAC power to ensure HVAC
system is working appropriately
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Step 4 Diagram

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Attaching the Mounting Plate to the Wall
1.Carefullypullthelabeledwiresthroughthecenterholeinthemountingplate.
2.Positionthermostatforbestappearancetocovertheholeinthewall.
3.Markrstanddrilla¼in.(6mm)holeateachscrewlocation.
4.IfyouaremountingtheThermostattosheetrockorifyouareusingtheoldmountingholes,
usetheplasticanchorsprovided.
5.AttachtheThermostattothewallwiththescrewsprovided.

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Prepare Wires
Makesureyourwiresarelabeled.Ifnecessary,ndthe“otherend”connectionforeach
wireonyourfurnaceorairhandler(i.e.heatingorairconditioning)equipmentandnotethe
labelthere.
1.Fanoutwiressothattheyarealignedwiththeterminals.
2.Donotbunchwiresinfrontofthemountingplate.Feedanyslackbackintothewall.
Followtheseguidelinesforsafeandsecure
wireconnections:
• Useatleast2.5inchesofwireforeachof
yourconnectionstotheThermostat.
• Ifyoudonothaveenoughwire,splice
additionalwiretoallowenoughslack.
• Terminalsacceptwiresfrom16-22AWG.
• Remove1/8inchinsulationfromthetip
ofeachwire.
• Takecarenottodamagethelabelsfor
eachwire.
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Ifdualtransformer(RH&RCwires),
removejumper.Ifsingletransformer
leavejumperon.
Donotallowwirestotouch
eachotherorotherpartson
thethermostat.
Jumper

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Connecting Your Wires
ReferencetheDetailedWireDiagramsonpage26toidentifyyourwiringdiagramand
set-upinformation.Ifnecessary,contactcustomersupportforhelp.
1.Connectalabeledwireonlytoamatchingletteredterminal.
2.Inserttheterminallabeledwirewithcorrespondingterminal.(e.g.GwiregoestoG
terminal).
3.Makesuretoinsertthewireintotheterminalasfarasitwillgo.Thewireshouldbe
secureandcannotberemovedeasily.
Powering the Thermostat
TheThermostatcanbepoweredfrom24VACorbyfourAAalkalinebatteries.
24VAC Powered Installation
ThethermostatcanbepoweredfromtheHVACsystem’s24VACtransformer.Thisre-
quiresboththe“R”and“C”wiretobeconnectedtothethermostat.Thisisthepreferred
poweroption.
The24VAC“C”wireistheothersideoftheHVACsystem’stransformerandcanbefound
wheretheotherthermostatwiresconnectatthewallorattheHVACsystem.Itiscom-
monlyabluewire.Donotusethecommonorgroundsideofthelinevoltage.
Y
C
W
G
R
Testing the Installation

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Battery Powered Installation
Installfour(4)AAalkalinebatteriesfollowingthemarkedpolarityinthebatterycom-
partments.Insertthebatterynegativeendrstagainstthespring,thenpushtheposi-
tiveendin.
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Reconnecting Power to HVAC System
Withallthewiresconnectedandtheunitattachedtothewall,itistimetoturnthe
furnaceand/orairhandlerpowerbackon.Reconnectthepoweratthebreakeryou
usedtoswitchito.TheThermostatwillpower-upintheSetupmode.
YourThermostatisnotyetconguredtooperateyourHVACsystem.Youmustnow
connectyourthermostattoaZ-WaveNetworkandconguretheHVACandHeat
Sourcesettings.
Proceed to Setup Section
Installing batteries

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• Always use new Alkaline batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries of any type. They will not operate the
thermostat properly and may lead to damage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix battery types, for example Lithium with Alkaline.
• Do not dispose of batteries in re. Batteries may explode or leak.
• If you are leaving your home for a month or more, you should replace the
batteries as a precaution against battery failure in your absence.
• Always replace the batteries as soon as the “Low Batt” warning ashes.
The thermostat is a battery-powered device; you should replace the batteries
before they run out.
• Always replace the batteries once a year, even if the “Low Batt” indicator
does not ash. Replacing the batteries also helps to prevent leakage that can
corrode and damage the thermostat.
• Failing to replace the batteries when necessary could cause the thermo-
stat to lose power or malfunction. If the thermostat loses power, then the
thermostat will not control the temperature, which could result in your HVAC
system not functioning as you intended and lead to possible damage from
excessive heating or cooling.
- If the thermostat batteries fail with the heat OFF, this can result in NO
HEAT and possible frozen or broken pipes and water damage.
- If the thermostat batteries fail with the cool OFF, this can result in NO
COOL and could cause possible damage or excessive temperatures.
CAUTION
THERMOSTAT BATTERY CAUTIONS

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Wiring Diagrams

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Detailed Wiring Diagrams
G
W2
Y2
HVAC
HVAC
R
W
C
HVAC
CW
G
R
Y
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
CCCY1
RG
W1
B O
B O Y RG
Y1
W2
Y2
RG
CCWYRH RC
G
W
R
3 Wire Heat
C W R
Two-stage Cool
Two-stage Heat
C W1 Y1 R G W2 Y2
5 Wire Heat Pump
w/o Aux Heat
C B or O Y R G
or or
Two-stage Heat Pump
w/Two-stage Aux Heat
C B or O Y1 Y2 W1 W2 R G
4 Wire Heat
C W R G
5 Wire Heat/Cool
C W Y R G
6 Wire Heat/Cool
C W Y RH RC G
W1
Diagram 1
Diagram 5
Diagram 2
Diagram 6
Diagram 3
Diagram 7
Diagram 4
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DIAGRAM 1
2 Wire GAS MILLIVOLT or 24VAC System
1. ConnecttheR(orRH)wiretotheRHterminal.
Thisconnectstheheatpower.
2. ConnecttheWwiretotheWterminal.This
connectstheheat.
3. Ifavailable,connecttheCwiretotheC
terminal.
4. Goto“ConnectYourWires”onpage11.
Step-By-Step Wiring Diagrams
R W C
Y2
Y
G
RC
RH
C
A
O/B
W2
W
Thermostat
Optional C Wire
Factory
Installed
RC & RH
Jumper
HVAC System
G R W C
Y2
Y
G
RC
RH
C
A
O/B
W2
W
Thermostat
Optional C Wire
Factory
Installed
RC & RH
Jumper
HVAC System
DIAGRAM 2
3 Wire Heat
1. ConnecttheR(orRH)wiretotheRHterminal.
Thisconnectstheheatpower.
2. ConnecttheWwiretotheWterminal.This
connectstheheat.
3. ConnecttheGwiretotheGterminal.This
connectsthefan.
4. Ifavailable,connecttheCwiretotheCterminal.
5. Goto“ConnectYourWires”onpage11.
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DIAGRAM 4
5 Wire Heat/Cool with separate Heating
(RH) and Cooling (RC) Transformers
1.ConnecttheWwiretotheWterminal.
Thisconnectstheheat.
2. ConnecttheYwiretotheYterminal.
Thisconnectstothecoolingcompressor.
3. RemovetheRC&RHJumper.
4. ConnecttheRHwiretotheRHterminal
andtheRCwiretotheRCterminal.This
connectspower.
5. ConnecttheGwiretotheGterminal.
Thisconnectsthefan.
6. Ifavailable,connecttheCwiretotheC
terminal.
7. Goto“ConnectYourWires”onpage11.
Y G R W C
Y2
Y
G
RC
RH
C
A
O/B
W2
W
Thermostat
Optional
C Wire
Factory
Installed
RC & RH
Jumper
HVAC System
Y G RC RH W C
Y2
Y
G
RC
RH
C
A
O/B
W2
W
Thermostat
Optional
C Wire
NOTE:
REMOVE
Factory
Installed
RC & RH
Jumper
HVAC System
DIAGRAM 3
4 Wire Heat/Cool
1. ConnecttheWwiretotheWterminal.This
connectstheheat.
2. ConnecttheYwiretotheYterminal.This
connectsthecoolingcompressor.
3. ConnecttheRHorRwiretotheRHterminal.
Thisconnectsthepower.
4. ConnecttheGwiretotheGterminal.This
connectsthefan.
5. Ifavailable,connecttheCwiretotheC
terminal.
6. Goto“ConnectYourWires”onpage11.
Remove
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1.ConnecttheOwiretotheOterminal
ortheBwiretotheBterminal.This
connectsthechange-overvalve.Ifyou
havebothOandB,connectonlythe
OwiretotheOterminalandDONOT
connectBtoBterminal(seetheWire
ReferenceTableonpage23forTrane
terminallabels).
2. ConnecttheYwiretotheYterminal.
Thisconnectsthecompressor.
3. ConnecttheRwiretotheRHterminal.
Thisconnectsthepower.
4.ConnecttheGwiretotheGterminal.
Thisconnectsthefan.
5. Ifavailable,connecttheCwiretotheC
terminal.
6. Goto“ConnectYourWires”onpage11.
DIAGRAM 6
4 Wire Heat Pump (heat/cool) without Auxiliary Heat
Y G R O/B C
Y2
Y
G
RC
RH
C
A
O/B
W2
W
Thermostat
Optional
C Wire
Factory
Installed
RC & RH
Jumper
HVAC System
Y2 Y G R W W2 C
Y2
Y
G
RC
RH
C
A
O/B
W2
W
Thermostat
Optional
C Wire
Factory
Installed
RC & RH
Jumper
HVAC System
DIAGRAM 5
Two-stage Heat & Two-Stage Cool
TheElementcanhandleupto2stagesof
HEATand2stagesofCOOL.
1.ConnecttheWandW2wirestotheWand
W2terminals.Thisconnectsthestagesof
HEAT.
2. ConnecttheYandY2wirestotheYand
Y2terminals.Thisconnectsthestagesof
COOL.
3. ConnecttheRHorRwiretotheRH
terminal.Thisconnectsthepower.
4. ConnecttheGwiretotheGterminal.
Thisconnectsthefan.
5. Ifavailable,connecttheCwiretotheC
terminal.
6. Goto“ConnectYourWires”onpage11.
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