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Aprilaire 8600 manual

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    READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS S a f e t y & Installation Instructions Model 8 60 0 Universal T ouch Screen Thermostat Installation location recommendations ................................................................ 2 Outdoor temperature sensor (optional) ................................................................ 2 Remote temperat[...]

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    2 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION LOCA TION RECOMMENDA TIONS Thermostat should be mounted: • On an interior wall, in a frequently occupied space. • Approximately 5‘ above floor . • At least 18” from outside wall. • Thermostat can be mounted to a vertical junction box. Do not mount thermostat: • Behind doors, in corners or other dead air[...]

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    3 REMOTE TEMPERA TURE SENSOR (OPTIONAL) A remote temperature sensor can be used if the thermostat has to be mounted in a concealed location. A 8051 flush mount or 8053 surface mount remote temperature sensor can be attached to the T1 and T2 terminals and mounted in a recommended area. The remote sensor must be enabled in the installer setup menu. W[...]

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    4 WIRING TERMINAL Wire specifications: 18-24 gauge thermostat wire Installation notes: • Ensure power at the HVAC equipment is off. • Loosen screw terminals, insert stripped wire and re-tighten. • Push the excess wire back into the opening and plug the wall opening to prevent drafts. INST ALLA TION C – Common (optional when powered by batte[...]

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    5 INST ALLA TION SINGLE TRANSFORMER (USE JUMPER WIRE) TWO TRANSFORMERS (REMOVE JUMPER WIRE) 2nd COMPRESSOR 2nd AUX HEA TING FAN 1st COMPRESSOR 1st AUX HEA TING OUTDOOR TEMP SENSOR JUMPER FAUL T DETECT REVERSING VAL VE HEA T PUMP TRANSFORMER REMOTE TEMP SENSOR OR G Y2 Y O BW RC RW 2S 2 L CS 1T 1T 2 FAUL T DETECT OUTDOOR TEMP SENSOR 1st AUX HEA TING [...]

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    6 The following table is the list of the settings and their details. Default settings are shown in bold . Some settings are only available to thermostats set to heat pump mode. INST ALLER SYSTEM SETTINGS T ABLE SETUP & TESTING System setting Description Factory default setting (bold) and setting range 00. Equipment type Equipment type is set by[...]

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    7 INST ALLER SYSTEM SETTINGS T ABLE (CONTINUED) SETUP & TESTING System setting Description Factory default setting (bold) and setting range 23. Partial lockout type Select 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 [...]

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    8 SETUP & TESTING SYSTEM TEST MENU The system test menu is used to test a system after installation. The outputs of the thermostat can be manually activated to test their function. The instructions below show how to enter the test mode and turn outputs on and off. T est Number System test 60 Heating equipment test 61 Cooling equipment test 62 A[...]

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    9 SYSTEM TEST T ABLES SETUP & TESTING T est 60: Heating Equipment T est Button Press Equipment T ype Stages Heat T ype W W2 Y Y2 G O B 1st UP press Heat Cool NA Gas ON ON Electric ON ON ON Heat Pump NA NA ON ON ON 2nd UP press Heat Cool 1 NA ON ON 2 Gas ON ON ON Electric ON ON ON ON Heat Pump 1 NA ON ON ON 2 NA ON ON ON ON T est 61: Cooling Equ[...]

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    10 SET SCHEDULE BUTTON USER SYSTEM SETTINGS CLEAN SCREEN (LOCKOUT TOUCH SCREEN FOR 30 SECONDS) SET CURRENT TIME SET VACA TION HOLD (HOLD–TO TIME AND DA TE) SET CURRENT DA TE DONE BUTTON (EXIT MENU) NOTE: BACKLIGHT IS ACTIVA TED WITH FIRST BUTTON PRESS AND AUTOMA TICALL Y TURNS OFF . CURRENT DAY FAN MODE BUTTON FAN MODE SETTING SYSTEM MODE BUTTON [...]

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    11 TROUBLESHOOTING DISPLA Y IS BLANK • Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary . • Make sure power switch at heating & cooling system is on. • Make sure furnace door is closed securely . • If thermostat is battery powered, make sure fresh AA alkaline batteries are correctly installed. HEA TING SYSTEM DOES NOT RESPOND (“HEA TING?[...]

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    12 Thermal Outdoor & Remote temperature sensor Maximum distance: 300 feet Room temperature measurement Display range: 32° to 99°F (0° to 40°C) Outdoor temperature measurement Display range: -20° to 130°F (-30° to 55°C) Setpoint temperature range Heat: 40° to 90°F (4° to 32°C) Cool: 50° to 99°F (10° to 37°C) SPECIFICA TIONS Elect[...]