Aprilaire 8920W Safety & Installation Instructions

Touch screen wi-fi thermostat with integrated indoor air quality solutions
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Thermostat
SAFETY & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Model 8920W
Touch Screen Wi-Fi
Thermostat with Integrated
Indoor Air Quality Solutions
INSTALLATION                                   2
Thermostat Location
Recommendations                          2
Thermostat Mounting                       2
Recommendations                          2
Thermostat Wiring                           3
(Optional)                                    4
(Included)                                    6
Optional Wireless Outdoor
(Optional)                                    7
(Optional)                                    7
HVAC WIRING DIAGRAMS                       8
Conventional Heat/Cool
Single Transformer                          8
Conventional Heat/Cool
Two Transformer                             8
Heat Pump Single Transformer             9
Heat Pump Two Transformer               9
Indoor Air Quality Wiring with
Separate Transformers                     10
Indoor Air Quality Wiring with
a Single Transformer                       10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

POWER & RESET OPTIONS                       11
SETUP & TESTING                                11
& DISPLAY                                      19
THERMOSTAT FEATURES                        21
TROUBLESHOOTING                            22
SPECIFICATIONS                                23
Installer Setup Wizard                       11
General System Settings                11
Thermostat System Settings        12-13
Settings Tables                             14
Humidifier System Settings          14-15
Dehumidifier System Settings          16
Air Cleaning System Settings          16
Fresh Air System Settings            17-18
Installer System Test                       18
Wi-Fi Setup                                  18
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Thermostat SAFETY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model 8920W Touch Screen Wi-Fi Thermostat with Integrated Indoor Air Quality Solutions TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION                                   2 POWER &...
  • Page 2: Installation

    INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT CONTROL MODULE FIGURE 2 MOUNTING The equipment control module has the THERMOSTAT LOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS following features to simplify mounting and wiring and provide for a clean and Thermostat should be mounted: neat installation • On an interior wall, in a frequently occupied space •...
  • Page 3: Equipment Control Module Wiring

    REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR EQUIPMENT CONTROL MODULE WIRING FIGURE 5 – REMOTE (OPTIONAL) TEMPERATURE SENSOR Wire specifications: A remote temperature sensor can be • 18-24 gauge thermostat wire used for control if the thermostat is to be mounted in a concealed location or Installation notes: a remote sensor can be averaged with •...
  • Page 4: Outdoor Temperature Sensor

    UV lights as this may cause the sensor to report false temperature readings • Using less than 300 feet of wire 1. Locate the AprilAire Model 8052 sensor in the supply trunk, after the heat exchanger • Do not route wires along...
  • Page 5: Hvac Wiring Diagrams

    HVAC WIRING DIAGRAMS FIGURE 14 – HEAT PUMP SINGLE TRANSFORMER (USE JUMPER WIRE) FIGURE 12 – CONVENTIONAL HEAT/COOL SINGLE TRANSFORMER (USE JUMPER) THERMOSTAT HEAT PUMP TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER THERMOSTAT 1st HEATING 2nd HEATING 1st HEATING REVERSING VALVE 1st COMPRESSOR 2nd HEATING 2nd COMPRESSOR 3rd HEATING REVERSING VALVE...
  • Page 6: Indoor Air Quality Wiring Diagrams

    INDOOR AIR QUALITY WIRING DIAGRAMS POWER & RESET OPTIONS The equipment control module is powered from 24VAC The thermostat is powered from the equipment control module In the case of power loss the thermostat will maintain the clock FIGURE 16 – INDOOR AIR QUALITY WIRING WITH SEPARATE TRANSFORMERS for 24 hours The thermostat has a memory backup that saves the thermostat settings in case of power interruption TRANSFORMER...
  • Page 7: Thermostat System Settings

    TABLE 2 – THERMOSTAT SYSTEM SETTINGS TABLE 2 – THERMOSTAT SYSTEM SETTINGS Factory default setting Factory default setting System setting Description (bold) and setting range System setting Description (bold) and setting range NOTE: Equipment Type related settings will Heat/Cool Disabled Equipment Type Auto Changeover Enable or disable Auto Changeover mode...
  • Page 8: Indoor Air Quality System

    10 to 20% The use of an outdoor temperature sensor (recommended) enables additional Indoor Air dehumidifier are installed.) Quality functionality Please refer to the Model 8920W Owner’s Manual for further information about thermostat 300h Valve Selects when the Change Water Panel features...
  • Page 9: Air Cleaning System Settings

    TABLE 4 – DEHUMIDIFIER SYSTEM SETTINGS TABLE 6 – FRESH AIR SYSTEM SETTINGS Factory default setting Factory default setting (bold) System setting Description (bold) and setting range System setting Description and setting range Selects if a dehumidifier is installed. (If set None Selects if ventilation is installed (If set to Dehumidifier Type Fresh Air Vent to None, no other dehumidifier settings will...
  • Page 10: Fresh Air System Settings

    WI-FI SETUP IS OFF FOR CONNECT TO 30 SECONDS) WI-FI NETWORKS For detailed instructions for connecting the thermostat to a Wi-Fi network and registering it to an AprilAire account, refer to the Wi-Fi Quick Start Guide included in the box...
  • Page 11: Display

    INSTALLER MENU THERMOSTAT FEATURES USB SETTINGS AIR CLEANER • Remote access and control over Wi-Fi FILE IMPORT, ETC CONFIGURATION • Indoor air quality control − Humidification automatic or manual control. VENTILATION CONFIGURATION THERMOSTAT & − Dehumidification. HVAC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION − Event-Based™ air cleaning IMPORT/EXPORT USB INSTALLER −...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS DISPLAY IS BLANK FAN DOES NOT TURN ON IN A CALL FOR HEAT ENVIRONMENT Temperature (shipping) -30° to 150°F (-34° to 65°C) • Check Installer Setting Fan Control In If Power LED is not illuminated at the Heating / Heat Pump Auxiliary Type, to equipment control module check the Temperature thermostat (operating) 32°...
  • Page 13 B2205906H • 61000995 • 6.22 © 2022 AprilAire | aprilairepartners.com | 800.334.6011 U.S. Patent Numbers 8,146,376, 8,596,078 and other patents pending. AprilAire reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

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