Model 8800 Universal Communicating Thermostat Owner’s Manual Includes Operating Instructions and Warranty Information READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 61000762A 8800 Tstat Owners.
Table of contents About your new thermostat PROGRAMMING Thermostat features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls & display overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Operation Select system mode (HEAT/COOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change temperature set point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select fan setting (ON/AUTO/CIRC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About your new thermostat WARNING 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.
About your new thermostat Controls & display overview – Home Screen ROOM TEMPERATURE Current DAY OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ROOM RELATIVE HUMIDITY TEMPERATURE SETTING FAN MODE BUTTON Temperature ADJUSTMENT FAN MODE SETTING HOLD BUTTON SYSTEM MODE BUTTON (IN PROGRAMMABLE MODE SETS OR CLEARS HOLD) NETWORK OVERRIDE SYSTEM MODE SETTING (IN NON-PROGRAMMABLE MODE) Heat pump mode only Emergency/AUXILIARY heat (RED) System FAULT (YELLOW) EQUIPMENT STATUS Indicator shows through housing MESSAGE CENTER (SCR
About your new thermostat Controls & display overview – MAIN MENU CLEAN SCREEN (LOCKOUT TOUCH SCREEN FOR 30 SECONDS) SET VACATION HOLD (HOLD–TO TIME AND DATE) SET CURRENT TIME SET SCHEDULE BUTTON SET CURRENT DATE DONE BUTTON (EXIT MENU) USER SYSTEM SETTINGS 5 61000762A 8800 Tstat Owners.
Operation Select system mode (EM HEAT/HEAT/OFF/COOL/AUTO) Change temperature set point 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. Press or to adjust the current set point. (See Program Schedule Holds on pages 17-19 for more information.) OFF: Heating and cooling systems are off. COOL: Thermostat controls only the cooling system.
Operation 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. 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.
Operation Battery REPLACEMENT Batteries are not required for proper operation. The thermostat is a 24VAC powered device with a battery back-up for the clock. RESET BUTTON 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. Replace the batteries every year or when the low battery indicator comes on.
HUMIDISTAT FUNCTIONS HUMIDISTAT CONTROL SCREEN The Model 8800 has the option of being configured as a humidistat that can control a humidifier and dehumidifier. Note: Humidistat mode is selected in the user setup menu. ROOM RELATIVE HUMIDITY ROOM RELATIVE HUMIDITY SETPOINT Current DAY HUMIDIFIER ADJUSTMENT MESSAGE CENTER (SCROLLING TEXT) OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE DEHUMIDIFIER ADJUSTMENT CURRENT TIME & DATE NETWORK OVERRIDE (IF ENABLED) MAIN MENU BUTTON 9 61000762A 8800 Tstat Owners.
HUMIDISTAT FUNCTIONS How to enter the setup menu to change HUMIDISTAT MODE Press [MENU] to enter the main menu. Press [SETUP] to enter the setup menu. Press flashes.) or to adjust the setting. (Selected option 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.
NETWORK FEATURES Network Override The network override feature is only available to be enabled when the thermostat is set to non-programmable mode or humidistat mode. When enabled, this feature can be used by pressing [HOLD]. security A four digit security PIN can be enabled to restrict access to the system. If you forget your PIN, you can access the thermostat with the master PIN 7777. STATUS INDICATORS The status indicator is located at the top of the screen.
PROGRAMMING Set TIME Set Date Press [MENU] to enter the main menu. Press [MENU] to enter the main menu. Press [SET CLOCK] to enter clock menu. Press [SET DATE] to enter date menu. Press Press or to set the hour. 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. 12 61000762A 8800 Tstat Owners.indd 12 or to set the month. Press [Next], then or to set the day.
PROGRAMMING Understanding program schedules The daily schedule is split into four events: 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 on pages 15-16.
PROGRAMMING Understanding program schedules (continued) Optionally, the thermostat can be set to a two event or commercial schedule. (See Setup Menu on page 20.
PROGRAMMING Changing program schedules Press [MENU] to enter the main menu. Press [SET SCHEDULE] to enter schedule programming. Press or Press [Next], then the first event. or to set the start time of to select the day. Press [Next], then or to set the setpoints of the first event. Note: This step is not displayed for weekday/weekend schedules. 15 61000762A 8800 Tstat Owners.
PROGRAMMING Changing program schedules (continued) Press [Next], then [FAN] to set the fan mode of the first event. The thermostat will display the COPY option. Press [Next] to advance to the next event. Press [COPY] to copy the schedule of the day just programmed to any other day. Repeat above process for each remaining event. OR Press [DONE] to save the schedule for the day. Press [CANCEL] to proceed to the next day and repeat the above process. 16 61000762A 8800 Tstat Owners.
PROGRAMMING 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. 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]. 17 61000762A 8800 Tstat Owners.
PROGRAMMING Program schedule holds – permanent Program schedule holds – VACATION Permanent program hold Vacation 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.
PROGRAMMING Program schedule holds – vacation (continued) Vacation program hold (continued) Press [Next], then or to set end date. Press [Next], then or to set end time. Press [Next], then [FAN] to set the fan mode. 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. 19 61000762A 8800 Tstat Owners.
SETUP MENU How to enter the setup menu to change settings Press [MENU] to enter the main menu. Press [SETUP] to enter the setup menu. Press flashes.) or to adjust the setting. (Selected option 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. Press [Next] or [Back] to page through the settings (the setting is displayed in the message center).
SETUP MENU User system settings table The following table is the list of the settings and their details. Default settings are shown in bold.
SETUP MENU User system settings table (continued) System setting Description Factory default setting (bold) and setting range LOCKOUT TYPE Level of lockout (only available if Security is enabled) OFF: No lockout PARTIAL lockout FULL lockout MODE LOCKOUT System mode lockout setting (only available in partial lockout) OFF: No lockout FULL: no system mode changes allowed FAN LOCKOUT Fan mode lockout setting (only available in partial lockout) OFF: No lockout TIMED: changes revert after temporary cha
THERMOSTAT FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire® Thermostat unit is expressly warranted for five (5) years from date of installation to be free from defects in materials or workmanship.
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