7 Separate the face of the new thermostat from the wall plate.

Apply pressure at two tabs on top of wall plate to release it.

•NOTE: It is not recommended that this Z-wave thermostat be mounted onto metal structures. Metal may affect the radio frequency (RF) communication between the thermostat and the Z-wave signal to the Schlage Bridge.

8 Mark two mounting holes using new wall plate.

a.Pull wires through hole in center of wall plate.

b.Locate the new wall plate over existing opening.

c.Mark two holes with pencil.

d.Use a level to verify that the two holes locations are level.

e.Correct holes locations as needed.

9 Prepare two mounting holes.

a.Drill 1/16” pilot holes in the two locations that were marked in step 9. If mounting to drywall with no studs behind it, enlarge pilot holes to 1/8” for anchors.

b.If using anchors, screw them into the holes.

10 Install new wall plate.

a.Pull wires through hole in center of wall plate.

b.Locate the new wall plate over existing opening.

c.Attach wall plate to wall using two screws provided. Do not overtighten.

Tabs

24RC

 

G

 

Y1

24C

Y2

24RH

RS2

W1

RS2

W2/O

HC

 

Wall plate

24RC

 

G

 

Y1

24C

Y2

24RH

RS2

W1

RS2

W2/O

HC

 

Y2

 

Anchors

24RC

 

G

 

Y1

24C

Y2

24RH

RS2

W1

RS2

W2/O

HC

 

Y2

 

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