Aprilaire 8600 - Thermostat Manual

Also See for 8600:

Owner's manual (20 pages)

Safety & installation instructions (12 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 ABOUT YOUR NEW THERMOSTAT
2 OPERATION
3 PROGRAMMING
4 SETUP MENU
5 Documents / Resources
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Aprilaire 8600 - Thermostat Manual

ABOUT YOUR NEW THERMOSTAT

Do not use sharp instruments to press touch screen. Only use your fingertips.

THERMOSTAT FEATURES

Large touch screen with adjustable backlight – constant backlight available.
Message center provides feedback and instructions.
7 day programmability or separately programmable weekday/weekend schedules.
Thermostat can be removed from the wall for easy programming (batteries must be installed).
Front battery door access for fast, easy replacement.
Displays room temperature, temperature setting, and optional outdoor temperature.
Air filter, humidifier, dehumidifier, and HVAC service indicators.
Programmable fan control with fan circulation mode.
Easy to use temperature control can override program schedule at any time.
Progressive recovery ensures proper temperature at the start of a program event.
Built in compressor protection prevents damage to your equipment.

CONTROLS & DISPLAY OVERVIEW – HOME SCREEN

NOTE: BACKLIGHT IS ACTIVATED WITH FIRST BUTTON PRESS AND AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF.

CONTROLS & DISPLAY OVERVIEW – MAIN MENU

OPERATION

SELECT SYSTEM MODE
(EM HEAT/HEAT/OFF/COOL/AUTO)

Press [MODE] to select:
EM HEAT: (only for heat pumps with auxiliary heat) Thermostat controls auxiliary heat. Heat pump will not operate in EM HEAT mode.
HEAT: Thermostat controls only the heating system.
OFF: Heating and cooling systems are off.
COOl: Thermostat controls only the cooling system.
AUTO: (if enabled in installer setup) Thermostat automatically selects heating or cooling depending on the indoor temperature.
Press [DONE] to save and exit, or [CANCEL] to exit without saving. The thermostat will save and exit if nothing is pressed within 10 seconds.

CHANGE TEMPERATURE SET POINT

Press or to adjust the current set point. (See Program Schedule Holds for more information.)

SELECT FAN SETTING (ON/AUTO/CIRC)
When the fan mode is changed during a program event it remains in that mode until the next event starts. The fan must be programmed to FAn on in the schedule to run continuously through all events.

Press [FAN] to select:
ON: Fan runs continuously. use this mode for maximum air circulation/filtering.
AUTO: Fan runs only when the heating or cooling system is on.
CIRC: same as AuTo, but ensures the fan is on for at least 20 minutes per hour. Use this mode for a balance of energy savings and air circulation/cleaning.
Press [DONE] to save and exit, or [CANCEL] to exit without saving. The thermostat will save and exit if nothing is pressed within 10 seconds.

CLEAN SCREEN
Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
Press [ClEAN SCREEN] to disable the touch screen for 30 seconds for cleaning.
Note: Use a soft damp cloth to clean the screen. Use water or household glass cleaner. Do not spray liquids directly on the screen.

MAINTENANCE REMINDERS
Maintenance reminders are set up by the installer to indicate when the equipment is due for service. if a maintenance reminder is displayed, call your HVAC dealer for service. They can be cleared by pressing [MENU] to enter the main menu, then [Next] to clear each reminder.

SCREEN LOCKOUT
The user can disable certain features of the thermostat. (See User System Setting Table for details.) This feature can be overridden by pressing and holding [MENU] for 7 seconds.

BATTERY INSTALLATION
The thermostat can either be AC or battery powered, or both. If the thermostat was wired to be AC powered when installed, batteries are optional (to provide backup power for clock).
The thermostat has a memory backup that saves the thermostat's settings in case of a power interruption. The system settings will be retained but the clock will reset after 90 seconds with no battery or AC power.
The reset button located under the battery cover can be used to reset the thermostat to factory defaults.
BATTERY INSTALLATION

The reset button should only be used by the installer.

PROGRAMMING

SET TIME
Press [MENU] to enter the main menu. press [SET ClOCK] to enter clock menu.
SET TIME - Step 1
Press or to set the hour.
SET TIME - Step 2
Press [Next], then or to set the minute.
Press [DONE] to save and exit, or [CANCEL] to exit without saving. The thermostat will save and exit if nothing is pressed within 20 seconds.

SET DATE
Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
Press [SET DATE] to enter date menu.
SET DATE - Step 1
Press or to set the month.
SET DATE - Step 2
Press [Next], then or to set the day.
Press [Next], then or to set the year.
Press [DONE] to save and exit, or [CANCEl] to exit without saving. The thermostat will save and exit if nothing is pressed within 20 seconds.

UNDERSTANDING PROGRAM SCHEDUlES
The daily schedule is split into four sections:
WAKE: temperature you would prefer to wake up to.
LEAVE: temperature when you are away from the house.
RETURN: temperature you would prefer to return home to.
SLEEP: temperature you would prefer while sleeping.
The times shown in the table below are the defaults. The start time and temperature of each section can be changed to fit your schedule. (See Changing Program Schedules section.)
This thermostat is pre-set to use the following program settings (see table below). we recommend these settings, since they can reduce your heating/cooling expenses. The fan program is pre-set to AUTO for all events.

Event designator	Start time	Set temperature		Fan
Event designator	Start time	Heat	Cool	Fan
WAKE	6:00AM	70°F (21°C)	78°F (26°C)	AUTO
LEAVE	8:00AM	62°F (17°C)	85°F (29°C)	AUTO
RETURN	5:00PM	70°F (21°C)	78°F (26°C)	AUTO
SLEEP	10:00PM	62°F (17°C)	82°F (28°C)	AUTO

Optionally, the thermostat can be set to a two event or commercial schedule. (see setup Menu.)

Event designator	Start time	Set temperature		Fan
Event designator	Start time	Heat	Cool	Fan
WAkE/OCCUPIED	6:00AM	70°F (21°C)	78°F (26°C)	AUTO
LEAVE/UNOCCUPIED	10:00PM	62°F (17°C)	82°F (28°C)	AUTO

PROGRESSIVE RECOVERY
The Progressive recovery feature allows the thermostat to activate the heating and cooling equipment prior to an event in order to reach the desired temperature at the start of the next scheduled event.
Example: if the WAKE time is 6 am, and the temperature is 70°, the heat will come on before 6 am, so the temperature is 70° by the time you wake at 6 am.

CHANGING PROGRAM SCHEDULES
Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
Press [SET SCHEDUlE] to enter schedule programming.
CHANGING PROGRAM SCHEDULES - Step 1
Press or to select the day.

Note: This step is not displayed for weekday/weekend schedules.
Press [Next], then or to set the start time of the first event.

Press [Next], then or to set the setpoints of the first event.

Press [Next], then [FAN] to set the fan mode of the first event.
CHANGING PROGRAM SCHEDULES - Step 5
Press [Next] to advance to the next event. Repeat above process for each remaining event.
Press [DONE] to save the schedule for the day.
The thermostat will display the COPY option.

Press [COPY] to copy the schedule of the day just programmed to any other day.
OR
Press [CANCEL] to proceed to the next day and repeat the above process.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – TEMPORARY

TEMPORARY PROGRAM HOLD
Press or to immediately adjust the temperature when the schedule is running. This will temporarily hold the temperature setting until the next scheduled event.
TEMPORARY PROGRAM HOLD - STEP 1
Press or to adjust the end time of the hold. if end time is not adjusted, the Temporary Hold will end at the start of the next event.

To cancel the Temporary Hold, press [CANCEL HOLD].

PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – PERMANENT
PERMANENT PROGRAM HOLD
Press [HOLD] to permanently hold the temperature at its current setting while the schedule is running. This will override the temperature settings for all events. with the thermostat in Permanent Hold, the temperature setting and fan mode can be adjusted and will stay at that setting until the hold is cancelled.
PERMANENT PROGRAM HOLD
To cancel the Permanent Hold, press [CANCEL HOLD].

PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – VACATION
VACATION PROGRAM HOLD
This energy saving feature allows you to suspend the programmed schedule for extended periods of time. The temperature you select will be maintained 24 hours a day until the vacation program hold end date and time. once the end date and time have been surpassed, the previously programmed schedule will resume. If you return earlier than expected, press [CANCEL HOLD] to resume the programmed schedule.
Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
Press [SET VACATION] to enter vacation program hold.

Press or to adjust the temperature setting.

Press [Next], then [FAN] to set the fan mode.
VACATION PROGRAM HOLD - STEP 1

Press [Next], then or to set end date.
VACATION PROGRAM HOLD - STEP 2
Press [Next], then or to set end time.
VACATION PROGRAM HOLD - STEP 3
Press [DONE] to save and exit, or [CANCEL] to exit without saving. The thermostat will save and exit if nothing is pressed within 20 seconds.

HOW TO ENTER THE SETUP MENU TO CHANGE SETTINGS
Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
Press [SETUp] to enter the setup menu.

Press [Next] or [back] to page through the settings (the setting is displayed in the message center).

Press or to adjust the setting. (selected option flashes.) Press [DONE] to save and exit, or [CANCEl] to exit without saving. The thermostat will discard changes and exit if nothing is pressed within 60 seconds.

USER SYSTEM SETTINGS TABLE
The following table is the list of the settings and their details. Default settings are shown in bold.

User system setting	Description	Factory default setting (bold) and setting range
Temperature scale	Set the thermostat to Fahrenheit or Celsius mode	Fahrenheit Celsius
Screen lockout	Screen lockout level	Off: No lockout Partial lockout Full lockout
Partial lockout type	(only available when Screen lockout is set to partial lockout)	Allow changes to fan Mode, System Mode and Setpoints Allow changes to Fan Mode and setpoints only Allow changes to Setpoints only
Setpoint lockout limit	(only available when Screen lockout is set to partial lockout)	±3° f or C (from current setpoint) ±1° to 20° oFF indicates no setpoint changes
Events per day	Number of program events per day.	4 events per day 2 events per day
Backlight intensity	Backlight intensity as a percentage of full on	100 selection of 0 – 100%
Daylight savings	Enable or disable auto daylight savings	OFF Second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November First sunday in April to the last sunday in october