Aprilaire 8533 Thermostat User Manual
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1. least 72F or higher If not set at least 2 degrees higher the thenmostat will automatically lower the previously prograntred 3 PROGRAM heating temperature to maintain the 2 degree separation 11 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 14 Step I Press and release the MODE button until the word COOL and the e cooling symbol appear on display En PRESS amp Step2 To set all programtemperatures press and release au the SET TEMP button The Moming Y event syrrbol and flashing temperature will appear on the display Step Press the Decrease J button or increase GY button to set the desired moming event temperature ye Step Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the Dery a Evening AA a7 and Night C aens NOTE If thermostat is set for 2 events per day only the RESUME Day O and Night q events can be progranmed 12 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 15 Reviewing Prograntred Tine Schedules And Tenperature Settings Step 1 Press and release the MODE button repeatedly to advance to the desired mode heating or cooling Step2 Press and release the PROGRAM button to begin review Continue pressing the PROGRAM button to review the time schedules and temperature settings for each desired event To review a specific day use the pecrense Y button or noss fA button to access the day without having to view previous prograntred days To Start Running The Program Afte2. you can skip an event by simultaneously pressing the PROGRAM and MODE buttons Press and release the PROGRAM button to advance to the next event T 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 10 Setting Or Changing ProgramiTimes Step 1 Press and release the PROGRAM button Y OUTDOOR Mo or the current day of the week will flash and the tas Morning y Yy event symbol will appear on the display Press the Decrease 0 button or INCREASE RESUME Q button to access the day of the week you wish to start progranming or to change the existing program Step 2 Press and release the PROGRAM button The hours and AM or PIM will flash Press the Decrease button or increase GS button to set the start time hours for the Morino Y w H event for Monday or any other day as set in step 1 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 11 Step Press and release the PROGRAM button The minutes will flash on the display Press the DECREASE g button or increase ZY button to SETTEMP 3 1 set the select time minutes for the Moning y bE a event programtimes are set in ten minute increments Sep4 Press and release the program button The Day s 0 event symbol flashing hours and AM or PM will SS Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the Day ee Bering A and Night 6 Step A Press and release the PROGRAM button The word Gopy and the day just prograntred will appear on the
3. Page 21 Automatic Heating and Cooling This mode can be useful during times of the year and in climates when it is cool at night requiring heating but wannin the aftemoon requiring cooling Press and release the MODE button until the word AUTO appears on the display In this mode the fumace air conditioner will maintain temperature according to the progranming previously completed unless an override temperature has been entered The fumace air conditioner will operate in either the heating or cooling mode depending on which prograntred set point is closest to the room temperature Note that both the Snowflake de and rane icons are on the display The Snowflake will flash or the Aane will flicker depending on which mode the furnace air conditioner is Operating in Turing the SystemoOf Press the MODE button until the word OFF appears on the display In this mode the fumace air conditioner will not operate regardless of the ten perature The thenmostat can still be prograntred the optional outdoor temperature sensor will work and the fan will tum on if the FAN button is pressed To avoid frozen water pipes DO NOT use the OFF mode for long periods of time during sub freezing temperatures NOTE After selecting a new mode the thenmostat initiates a delay of up to 4 minutes to protect the heating and cooling equipment 19 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 22 Optional Settings For Acicitional Thermostat Features The Model 85
4. automatically retum to the program Hold a New Ten perature Set Point Press and hold the Decrease button or increase Gp button to change the roomset point temperature in 1 degree steps The new set point temperature can be maintained indefinitely by pressing and releasing the HOLD button The word HOLD will be displayed The thenrostat will maintain this new set point temperature until the RESUME button is pressed retuming the thenrostat to the original program This procedure is typically used during extended vacant periods vacations business trips etc to hold an economical set point until you retum 16 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 19 Retumingto Prograntred Operation At any tine press the RESUME button to retum the thermostat to operate as prograntred Change Between C and F The thenrostat has the capability of displaying either Celsius or Fahrenheit temperatures If the displayed temperature seems abnormally high or low ie 7OF 21 C you may need to switch to C or F by simultaneously pressing the pecrense J button and the creas button Checking the Outoloor Temperature If your thenvrostat was installed with the optional Aprilaire Outdoor Temperature Sensor simply press the OUTDOOR button and the thenmostat will display the outdoor temperature for 5 seconds before automatically retuming to the actual roomtemperature display TIME CONTROL Change From12 to 24 Hour Clock Press and release the
5. defective within a two 2 year period and which is returned together with the date of installation no later than thirty 30 days after said two 2 year period by you to either your original supplier or to Research Products Corporation Madison Wisconsin 53701 THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT OBLIGATE RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION FOR ANY LABOR COSTS AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS FURNISHED BY YOUR INSTALLER AS CONTRASTED TO DEFECTS IN THE THERMOSTAT ITSELF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE AFORESAID TWO YEAR PERIOD RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION S LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OTHER THAN DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURIES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE AFORESAID IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID IF DEFECT S RESULT FROM FAILURE TO HAVE THIS THERMOSTAT INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR IF THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID DUE TO FAILURE TO USE A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR ALL DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary fro
6. of this switch without consulting with the installing contractor 22 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 25 To change the DIP switch settings the thenmostat must be removed fromthe base which is attached to the wall The power to the thermostat must be tumed off COVER before disassembling or the thenrostat can be Ppenmanenily damaged H you do not know where the switch is that controls the power to your thermmostak do not attenptto access the DIP switches The following procedure must be carefully followed BASE a Tum off power to the thenmostat gt LATCH ACCESS SLOT TEMPERAT URE b Conpletely open the SE thermostat cover The cover will snap into this position CAUTION TO PREVENT DAMAGE AVOID CONTACT THERMOSTAT PANEL Figure 1 WITH BLUE TEMPERATURE SENSOR ON BOTTOM RIGHF HAND CORNER OF THERMOSTAT GROUT BOARD c Carefully insert a medium sized flathead screwdriver into the latch access slot see Figure 1 23 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 26 CATCH TAB Figure 2 Figure 3 EN N A g MHU 7 Le yaa G Wisin LOCK TAB ae d Gently push in and pry up on the handle of the screwdriver until the lock tab disengages fromthe catch tab you should feel or hear a click see Figure 2 e After the latch releases grip the thenrostat panel at the bottomcomers and swing it up and away from the base to completely separate see Fig
7. 53 thenmostat is equipped with 5 DIP switches located inside the thenmostat on the printed circuit board These switches are preset by the factory to typical home heating and cooling system requirements The installing contractor also reviewed the settings during installation to be sure the thermostat will operate propeny with your heating and cooling system The DIP switches can however be changed to customize the thenrostat s operation to your particular needs This should only be done after consulting with your contractor The Model 8553 DIP switches control the following functions No 1 4or 2 Everts Per Day The switch is factory preset for 4 events per day Moming Day Evening and Night If it is more convenient you can select a 2 event day Maoming and Night by moving this switch to the ON position No 2 Snart Fan The thenmostat is factory preset with the Smart Fan option off This allows the system fan to operate normally with the heating and cooling equipment If the Smart Fan option is tumed on by placing the DIP switch in the ON position when the Fan button on the thenmostat is pushed indicated by the fan icon on the display the systemfan will nun continuously during the Moming 20 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 23 Day and Evening events During the Night event the fan will automatically revert to cycling on and off with the heating and cooling equipment No 3 4Minue 2 Minute MininumEquprent On Off Tines This switch
8. CLOCK button then press the MODE button To retum to a standard clock repeat the process 17 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 20 EQUIPMENT CONTROL Turing onthe Fan At any time the systemfan can run continuously by pressing the FAN button Note that a Fanicon appears in the lower part of the display indicating that the fan is continuously operating To retum the fan to the normal operating mode press the FAN button again which will remove the icon fromthe display In the nonmal operating mode the fan will only run when the fumace air conditioner is operating Continuous fan operation is beneficial if your systemis equipped with a high efficiency air cleaner or a humidifier or to circulate air in the home Selecting Cooling Mode Press the MODE button until the word GOOL appears on the display In this mode the air conditioner will maintain temperature according to the progranming previously completed unless an override temperature has been entered Note that a Snowflake icon is on the display which flashes when the air conditioner is running Selecting Heating Mode Press the MODE button until the word HEAT appears on the display In this mode the furnace will maintain temperature according to the programming previously completed unless an override temperature has been entered Note that a Aane icon fp is on the display which flickers when the furnace is running 18 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM
9. ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT Owner s Manual MODEL 8552 7 Day Progranmeable Themostat 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 2 OWNER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS EnerGY STAR Program Infor vation ooococccc n eee eee eee eee en eens 1 Setting Or Changing The Clock di A A A aM Line RSP dt 3 Setting Gr Changing The Program ad eta ca ete a a a d 5 Progressive RECOVERY 2 en nee en eee eee eens 5 ProgramSchedule 0 A A dele monet billet eae A ded aa 7 Setting Or Changing ProgramTinmeS 2 cc een eee eee eee 8 Setting Or Changing ProgramTen peratures 2 eee eee eee 10 PISSING Sf deere haan A A aa hone be dda Rd ee RNS Ga ae A ee ee AS 10 A Sa tates ee Nana EE A 1 Reviewing Prograntred Time Schedules And Temperature Settings 2 eee eee eee eee 13 To Start Running The Pr e ae eee 13 Far Best PoMTOFBNCE cat Hh Ge a eo dea mn ac ld We dt e 14 Thenrostat OPS O tii IS a rar A A A A ena AA 14 2 Ten Pera CONO A A il ada daba has 16 E COM a o DOD o tte nd 17 Equipment Control inicia a es 18 Optional Settings For Additional Thenrostat Features 2 0 eee eee 20 Cast CF Power Failure 3 54 cd ees ewe Y ER AR AAA AAA AAA oe REY PATAS 27 VSN a e Shc ben cect ester cia ay A E tc eaters Modula ei oath cat A ON NS 28 Eimted Warnan A A O dade Sey a ert Meo eee AO ter hE a aa 29 Research Products Corporation 2001 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 3 Enercy SAR Programinfonrealion About half of all energy used by hou
10. d Minuta outdoor i wopional Presa 10 sal 8041 Remote Outdoor prijam Sensor ont lamparaluraa heat and Cool Mode f kara Brih displayed Evert icon deplays during Auta Mode Aci ever moming Plame fbckers during day searing nigh heat call and Seowlake flashes during cooling Press lo program cal Sart timos Presa bo eas eal Frasa da override program indetriteh Hal ok a DA Presa Mesure lo meten do prograra Press dor continuous fan Press again bo Time and def of the nol resume lo aio Lar display during Hold P fo ratin lo ar OH odie program from Prga bo krwar and raies dMPporary or Fan icon displays during sai poini Prosa both ai permanent hold or do continuara lan ar the same Ome do stich s programming 15 between F and C aguanta 4 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 18 TEMPERATURE CONTROL Reading the Actual Room Temperature The Model 8553 normally displays the roomtemperature not the set point temperature Check the SetPoint Temperature Press and release the pecrense button or INCREASE Q button The thenmostat will display the prograntred set point temperature and a themoneter for 5 seconds before automatically retuming to the actual roomten perature display Temporarily Ovenide the Set Temperature Press and hold the DECREASE button or increase GY button to change the roomset point temperature in 1 degree increments The new set point temperature will be held for 3 hours then the thenmostat will
11. display If your schedule is the same for consecutive days press the DECREASE button or INCREASE N button to add days to the display This prevents fromhaving to programthe sane times over and over again or continue on to step 6 to programthe next day Step amp Press and release the PROGRAM button to continue to the next day to be prograntred Repeat steps 2 5 for each day 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 12 PRESS HOLD sereme Y 4 E PROGRAM Y Setting Or Changing Heating Tenperatures Step I Press and release the MODE button until the word Heat and the Moming f Y event syrrbol appear on the display Step2 To set all programten peratures press and d release the SET TEMP button The Moming Y event symbol and flashing temperature will appear on the display Step Press the necrease J button or increase GY button to set the desired Moming El 1 By i Y event tenperature 10 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 13 why A Step 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3for the Day Evening Y lt and Night 6 events NOTE If thenmostat is set for 2 events per day only the De and noe gt events can be prograntred P Setting Or Changing Cooling Ten peratures NOTE Cooling temperatures must be set at least 2 degrees higher than heating temperatures Example If heating CLOCK temperature is set at 70 F cooling temperature must be set to at o ae SETTEMP
12. following times and temperatures This has been done to achieve energy efficiency and lower energy bills If you need to modify your programschedule see page 7 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 5 IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY Programming your Aprilaire Thenrostat is done in three easy steps setting the clock setting the event times and setting your desired temperatures Setting Or Changing The dock Step 1 Press the CLhOaK button and Mio or another day of the week will flash Use the pecrease J or mcrense 24 button to change the flashing symbol to the current day of week 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 6 Step 2 Press the GALOCK button again and 12 hours and AM or PIM will flash Use the Decrease 0 or increase QS button to change the flashing symbol to the current hour making sure the hour has the proper AM or PM designation Step Press the CLOCK button and 300 minutes will flash Use the Decrease J orcrsase QS button to change the flashing symbol to the current minute Step 4 Press the LOCK button again The clock is now set and the current time appears on the display 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 7 Setting Or Changing The Program Programming your Aprilaire Hectronic Thenmostat involves selecting the temperature you want in your horre and selecting the time you want it to be that temperature Your Aprilaire Thenvostat will allow a max
13. inumof 4 time schedules per day Each time schedule is known as an event The Moming event is typically when you wake up and is the first event of the day The Day event is typically set when you leave for work The Evening event is typically set when you corre horre fromwork and the Nightevent is set when you go to bed Each event will have 2 temperatures 1 heating temperature and 1 cooling temperature The cooling temperature must be at least 2 degrees higher than the heating temperature Your Aprilaire Thenmostat allows a different programfor each day of the week Complete the chart on page 7 with your desired temperatures and time schedules before beginning progranming Progressive Recovery Your Aprilaire Thenmostat is equipped with a programming feature called Progressive Recovery This feature assures that your house will econonically achieve the desired confort temperature at the prograntred time when retuming froman economy or setback temperature For example if you like a wake up temperature of 68 F at 6 00 AM froma setback of 65 F it is not necessary to set the noming programfor 5 00 AM The thenmostat will automatically start wanring your house in advance so your confort temperature is reached on time The progressive recovery feature must be activated in order to work Zi de 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 8 To activate the progressive recovery D Semon mode simultaneously press the PROGRAM and FAN buttons A smal
14. is factory preset at 2 minutes This switch provides short cycle protection for the fumace air conditioner If you feel that the fumace air conditioner tums on and off too many times per hour ask your contractor about changing the switch to a 4 minute ninimumon time Keep in mind however that this may increase the overall temperature variation in the house due to longer run and off times Do not change the position of the switch without first consulting with your contractor No 4 Keypad Lock If tampering with the thenmostat is expected and unwanted the keypad can be locked by moving this switch fromthe factory preset OFF position to ON This should not be done until all programming is finalized In the locked position only the following functions can be done The outdoor ten perature button will display the outdoor temperature The DECREASE button or increase S button will tenporarily change the set point a meaximumof 46 F 43 C for a period of 3 hours before the themostat automatically retums to the original program 21 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 24 If the thenmostat does not respond when a button is pushed it may be because the keypad has been locked A Lock icon fh will appear when a button other than OUTDOOR is pushed if the keypad has been locked No 5 Fan with Heat Call This switch was set by the installing contractor to operate the thenmostat properly with your equipment Do not change the position
15. l thenmostat icon EN will appear under the clock Once in this mode proceed with progranming your thenmostat remembering to use exact times for each event time change NOTE If not using Progressive Recovery it will take some time for your heating or cooling systemto reach the desired temperature when retuming froma setback Therefore it is suggested you set your programtime before the actual time you want your home to reach the desired temperature For example if you get up at 7 00 AM and have a 6 degree setback set your Moming event at 6 00 AM to be sure the desired temperature is reached by 7 00 AM NOTE This thenmostat can be programed with either 2 events per day day and night or 4 events per day noming day evening and night Before progranming the thenmostat decide which setting is best for your personal schedule The thermostat is factory preset for 4 events per day To change to two events per day refer to page 20 Optional Settings for Additional Thenrostat Features or contact your contractor for assistance e 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 9 NOTE While programming you must press a button at least every 2 minutes or the thenmostat will revert back to the Operational mode If this happens simply repeatedly press or press and hold the PROGRAM button until you get back to where you left off The infonmation you have already entered has been retained NOTE If consecutive events have the sarre temperature
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17. r all temperatures and start times have been prograntred press and release the RESUME button to start running progran If no button is pressed thenmostat will resume automatically in approximately 15seconds 13 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 16 For Best Perfomance The Aprilaire Model 8553 thermostat is designed for accurate temperature control and easy operation The following guidelines should be followed to ensure proper operation of the thenmostat 1 When the thenmostat is operating close the cover to allow for proper air circulation over the temperature sensor 2 Do not place anything which can give off warmor cool air such as candles or portable humidifiers near the thenrostat 3 Although the thenmostat is intemally equipped to prevent short cycling of the fumace and air conditioner it is possible to inadvertently override this protection Do not start stop and restart the equipment without allowing a minimumof 2 minutes between heating or cooling cycles Thermostat Operation The Model 8553 is a full featured thermostat which allows for additional control and operations after basic time and temperature programming is completed In addition to the programming buttons used to set up all event times and temperatures additional buttons control the following functions 14 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 17 F Aprilaire Model 8553 7 Day Programmable Thermostat Press to sei Dey Press bo displey Hour an
18. seholds goes to heating and cooling the horre By selecting a programmable Aprilaire Hectronic Thenmostat you have made a significant step toward conserving energy usage and costs EPA DOE while improving your indoor corrfort SAVING THE EARTH SAVING YOUR MONEY In fact the Aprilaire Hectronic Thenmostat Model 8553 has eamed the ENeRGy Star designation of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA This means that your Aprilaire Thenrostat is a highly efficient cutting edge product that is good for the environment It saves energy and costs less to operate than similar products that do not qualify for the ENERGY STAR label Enercy STAR products help you differentiate between standard efficiency and high efficiency products By using Enercy Star products you are helping to prevent air pollution while saving money on your Utility bills According to the EPA taking advantage of the tines that a horre is unoccupied or the occupants are asleep an Enercy Star thenvostat can reduce heating and cooling bills by as much as 30 The Aprilaire Thenmostat has prograntrable capabilities that allow you full flexibility to set your heating and cooling systems to meet your confort and energy needs As an ENERGY STAR partner Research Products has determined that this product meets the EnerGY Star guidelines for energy efficiency 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 4 AS part of the EnerGY STAR program your thenvostat has been prograntred with the
19. the power goes out During the period that the power is off the heating cooling system will not operate This thenmostat is equipped with a continuous merrory feature which does not require any battery The thenmostat will never lose what has been prograntred regardless of the length of the power outage If the thenrostat has been set to Hold a particular temperature and the power fails the thenrostat will maintain the hold temperature when the power is restored After a period of 1 hour without power the clock will need to be reset The clock will default to 12 00 AM Refer to the Programming Instructions to reset the clock 27 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 30 Geaniny If the surface of the thenmostat becorres dirty it can be cleaned with plain water or many non abrasive household cleaners such as glass cleaner When using any cleaner be careful not to get any into the interior of the thenmostat Do not spray any cleaner directly onto the thenrostat Spray the cleaner onto a soft cloth and wipe the surface of the thenrostat 28 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 31 Linited Warranty Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire Thermostat unit is expressly warranted for two 2 years from date of installation to be free from defects in materials and workmanship Research Products Corporation s exclusive obligation under this warranty shall be to supply without charge a replacement for any thermostat which is found to be
20. ure 3 24 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 27 F Once the themostat panel has been opened and removed fromthe base tum the themostat over and locate the DIP switches found on the circuit board according to the following drawing 25 Be careful to change only the intended DIP switches per the explanation given at the beginning of this section After the DIP switches have been set to the desired position carefully o reassemble the a_J s thenmostat a Place the cover ef al on the base by lining up E E the 2 round pegs on the bottomof the cover with a Cal the half circle cutouts on the top of the base Note that the bottomof the cover when fully open slides in behind the top of the base Swing the cover fully open The cover will stay in place 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 28 ALIGN HINGE TABS DS PRESS IN CENTER OF THERMOSTAT PANEL UNTIL LOCK TAB SNAPS IN PLACE 26 Cc Align the hinge tabs on the base and thermostat panel Swing the panel to the base and snap in place at bottomof thermostat panel see Figure 4 Tum the thenmostat power back on 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 29 In Case OF Power Failure The Model 8553 thenmostat does not require a battery If the power goes out the letters AC appear on the display indicating power is not being supplied to the thenrostat AC will remain on the display for up to approximately 1 hour after
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