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Model 8820 Wi-Fi Thermostat with Event-Based Air Cleaning and ™ Humidity or Ventilation Control Owner’ s Manual Includes Operating Instructions and Warranty Information READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
ABOUT YOUR NEW THERMOSTAT ABOUT YOUR NEW THERMOSTAT CONTROLS & DISPLAY OVERVIEW – HOME SCREEN CONTROLS & DISPLAY OVERVIEW – MAIN MENU ROOM TEMPERATURE CURRENT DAY OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ROOM RELATIVE HUMIDITY TEMPERATURE SETTING AIR CLEANING BUTTON FAN MODE (ENTERS EVENT-BASED ™...
WI-FI SETUP WI-FI SETUP To connect the 8820 thermostat to a Wi-Fi network follow the steps below . STEP 3 STEP 4 Note: You will need a computer or mobile device with Wi-Fi and a web browser . Configure the thermostat to connect Verify the thermostat is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
OPERATION OPERATION SELECT SYSTEM MODE CHANGE TEMPERATURE SET POINT SELECT FAN SETTING (EM HEAT/HEAT/OFF/COOL/AUTO) (ON/AUTO/CIRC) When the fan mode is changed during a program event Press [MODE] to select: it remains in that mode until the next event starts . The EM HEAT: (only for heat pumps with auxiliary heat) fan must be programmed to FAN ON in the schedule to Thermostat controls auxiliary heat .
OPERATION INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS CLEAN SCREEN SCREEN LOCKOUT EVENT-BASED ™ AIR CLEANING Press [MENU] to enter the main menu . The user can disable certain features of the thermostat . Press [AIR CLEANING] on the Home screen to enter Automatic: The air cleaner will run a minimum of 30 minutes every hour .
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS EVENT-BASED ™ AIR CLEANING HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED) Air Cleaning Screen Press [HUMIDITY CONTROL] on the Home screen to In automatic mode you will receive the optimum enter the Humidity Control screen . amount of humidity so that your home and its furnishings are protected from the damaging effects of excess condensation or low humidity during...
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS HUMIDITY CONTROL HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED) (CONTINUED) Humidity Control Screen for Humidification in Automatic Mode In manual mode it is important to anticipate a drop in Outdoor Temperature/Indoor Relative Humidity outdoor temperature and reduce the setting accordingly Recommended to avoid excessive condensation .
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS HUMIDITY CONTROL HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED) (CONTINUED) Humidity Control Screen for Humidification in Manual Mode If dehumidification is installed the thermostat Your comfort is the best measure of how to adjust can be configured, through the installer setup, to your setting .
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS HUMIDITY CONTROL HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED) (CONTINUED) Energy Saving Tip #1: Energy Saving Tip #2: Humidity Control Screen with only Dehumidification Installed Adjust the setting to be as high as is comfortable to If vacating your home for an extended period in the reduce dehumidification run time –...
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS FRESH AIR FRESH AIR (CONTINUED) Press [FRESH AIR] on the Home screen to enter the If ventilation is installed, Fresh Air can operate in four Fresh Air Screen Fresh Air screen . different modes .
. The fan program is pre-set to AUTO for all events . If the thermostat is configured to be used with an Press to set the hour . Aprilaire account the thermostat’s time and date will be Setpoint updated periodically, and will update automatically for Event designator...
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS UNDERSTANDING PROGRAM SCHEDULES CHANGING PROGRAM SCHEDULES (CONTINUED) Use the table below to assist in modifying the schedule . Press [MENU] to enter the main menu . Press [Next], then to set the start time of the first event .
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS CHANGING PROGRAM SCHEDULES HEAT BLAST ® PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – TEMPORARY (CONTINUED) Press [Next], then [FAN] to set the fan mode of the The thermostat will display the COPY option . Heat Blast will raise the current room temperature 3°F TEMPORARY PROGRAM HOLD ®...
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – TEMPORARY PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – PERMANENT PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – AWAY (CONTINUED) PERMANENT PROGRAM HOLD AWAY Press to adjust the end time of the hold . If Press [HOLD] to permanently hold the temperature at The Away feature, if enabled, allows the thermostat end time is not adjusted, the Temporary Hold will end at its current setting while the schedule is running .
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – VACATION PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – VACATION (CONTINUED) VACATION PROGRAM HOLD Press [NEXT], then adjust the dehumidification setting . Press [Next], then [FAN] to set the fan mode . Press [Next], then to set end date .
. Refer to Wi-Fi Thermostat App User Guide and then Start Up on my.aprilaire.com for instructions on registering the thermostat to a new my .aprilaire .com account .
(the setting is displayed in the message center) . there is no IP conflict and repeat Wi-Fi setup . Note: If the thermostat is configured to work with an Aprilaire account this indicates that the MESSAGE CENTER thermostat cannot connect to the Aprilaire Cloud .
SETUP MENU SETUP MENU USER SYSTEM SETTINGS TABLE USER SYSTEM SETTINGS TABLE (CONTINUED) The following table is the list of the settings and their details . Default settings are shown in bold . User system Factory default setting setting Description (bold) and setting range User system Factory default setting...
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Unregisters the thermostat from an Aprilaire account . Use this Non-Prog Thermostat when the thermostat needs to be registered to a new Aprilaire account . For instance, if you have purchased a home with the Reset Service Clears the Change Air Filter, Fresh Air, Dehumidifier, and HVAC...
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20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna Visit us on-line at www.aprilaire.com to register your Aprilaire product . If you do not have on-line access, please mail a postcard with your or transmitter .
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IC STATEMENT RSS-GEN, Sec. 7.1.2 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada . To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e .i .r .p .) is not more than that necessary for successful communication .
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