topic Re: Mounting a Nest Gen 3 (Nest T3010FD) in Nest Thermostats

Mounting a Nest Gen 3 (Nest T3010FD)

SurajNest — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:20:09 GMT

I recently bought the Nest learning Gen 3 Model thermostat and Heat Link from a user. The Thermostat body has a flat back side .I have only a heating system (2 wire- R & W) connection. I have a back plate and the Thermostat. Can some one help me how I secure the Thermostat on to the wall back Plate.

There is no other accessories provided. I have searched the internet, youtube and all forums including this one can could not find a solution. Most Nest Thermostats have a make connector at the back and spirit level back plate, while mine does not have . Also there is 2 points on the Thermostat back which has ports for the 2 wires to be inserted.

There is no Back Plate to hold this version of the Nest Device

Please see attached the images .

Any guidance will be great .

Thank you

Re: Mounting a Nest Gen 3 (Nest T3010FD)

Frustratedddd — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:09:18 GMT

I'm not to sure if I understand what you are asking or if this is a wind up!!!

Are you saying you cannot see the Blue spirit level and the 2 connections for the wiring?

Try pulling the black plate away from the display, and under there you will see the spirit level.

The picture shows the 2 fixings for attaching to the wall.

Regarding You Tube, there are dozens of videos showing removing the display from the back plate.

Re: Mounting a Nest Gen 3 (Nest T3010FD)

SurajNest — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:50:57 GMT

Thanks so much for your answer. This was helpful . I will add additional pictures to my question it helps for future novices 😊

Re: Mounting a Nest Gen 3 (Nest T3010FD)

Frustratedddd — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:04:01 GMT

I would suggest you look into the installation in depth, as you state you only have 2 wires. I assume you mean at the old wall thermostat? The trouble you have there, those 2 wires will be 240v, the Nest uses 12v. Do NOT connect those to wires to the base plate as they are, otherwise you will have major problems.

I typed this into You Tube, ''google nest install uk'', and came up with guides to help. I would read the installation manual first as every install is different. They even show how to remove the display from the base!

Re: Mounting a Nest Gen 3 (Nest T3010FD)

SurajNest — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:14:50 GMT

Thanks again, Let me check the Voltage on the 2 wires using a Multimeter to confirm if its 12V or 240V