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OVERVIEW

This Wi-Fi module is intended to be installed in a compatible Explorer thermostat. Please consult Venstar.com for a complete

listing of compatible thermostats.

At minimum, the rst 4 tasks of the 5 below must be successfully completed to access your thermostat remotely from a browser.

The 5th step is optional, although highly recommended, and is only needed to access your thermostat from a compatible

mobile device using the Skyport app.

model:

ACC-VWF2

Wi-Fi Module Installation Instructions

THE 5 TASKS ARE:

1. Installation of the module into a Explorer thermostat.

2. Connection to a local Wi-Fi access point with Internet access. This is made easy with the help of the

Venstar Congurator app. (Downloaded from your mobile device’s app store)

3. Creation of a Skyport account with conrmation of a Skyport Messenger generated verication email.

4. A 6-digit code obtained from the thermostat entered into a Skyport account.

5. Download and install the Venstar Skyport app on your mobile device from your device’s app store.

INSTALLATION OF THE MODULE

1. Separate the front housing from the backplate of the thermostat.

Backplate

Front Housing

Finger Pull Areas

2. Install the Wi-Fi module as shown onto the printed circuit board.

GAS

GAS/EL

ELEC

3. Carefully press the front housing with installed

WiFi module back on to the backplate.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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® by model: ACC-VWF2 Wi-Fi Module Installation Instructions OVERVIEW This Wi-Fi module is intended to be installed in a compatible Explorer thermostat. Please consult Venstar.com for a complete listing of compatible thermostats. At minimum, the first 4 tasks of the 5 below must be successfully completed to access your thermostat remotely from a browser.
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WI-FI SETUP The Wi-Fi module must be installed and recognized by the thermostat before starting the Wi-Fi setup. If just the dot of the (Wi-Fi symbol) is present on the display, then the thermostat recognizes that the Wi-Fi module is installed. After a successful connection to a local access point is completed, the entire Wi-Fi symbol appears on the display. This Wi-Fi module requires the Venstar Configurator App for setup.
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ACCESSORY STATUS BUTTON FUNCTIONS To view connected wireless sensors: 1. 2. 3. Press the Accessory Status button Press the Cooler button Press the Mode button to step through connected wireless sensors At any time press the Accessory button to return to normal operation. To view Wi-Fi status screens: 1. 2. 3. Press the Accessory Status button Press the Warmer button Press the Mode button to view status the status screens below: a. Wi-Fi status b. Signal strength c. Access point name d. IP address e.
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FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator, pursuant to Part 15, subpart C of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference in radio communications.