Aprilaire 8800 TouchScreen Communicating Thermostat
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.
- Displays room temperature, room humidity, 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.
- RS485 communications ready.
- Universal system compatibility.
- Configurable to control a humidifier and dehumidifier.
Controls & display overview
Home Screen
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 on pages 17-19 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/cleaning.
- 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.
Battery REPLACEMENT
- Batteries are not required for proper operation. The thermostat is a 24VAC-powered device with a battery backup for the 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.
- Replace the batteries every year or when the low battery indicator comes on.
- The reset button located under the battery cover can be used to reset the thermostat to factory defaults.
WARNING: The reset button should only be used by the installer.
HUMIDISTAT FUNCTIONS
HUMIDISTAT CONTROL SCREEN
The Model 8800 has the option of being configured as a humidistat that can control a humidifier and dehumidifier.
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 [Next] or [Back] to page through the settings, until you get to the Humidistat Mode Setting (the setting is displayed in the message center).
NETWORK FEATURES
Network Override
The network override feature is only available to be enabled when the thermostat is set to the 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. When the thermostat sends or receives messages, the bars flash across the screen. The message center will display “COMMUNICATION N LOST” if the thermostat has not received communications in the last 15 minutes.
PROGRAMMING
Set TIME
- Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
- Press [SET CLOCK] to enter clock menu.
- 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.
Set Date
- Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
- Press [SET DATE] to enter date menu.
- Press or to set the month.
- 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 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.) This thermostat is pre-set to use the following program settings recommended by the Department of Energy (see table below). These settings are intended to reduce your heating/cooling expenses. The fan program is pre-set to AUTO for all events.
| Event designator |
Start time |
Set temperature |
fan |
|
| Heat | Cool | |||
| WAKE | 6:00 AM | 70°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | AUTO |
| LEAVE | 8:00 AM | 62°F (17°C) | 85°F (29°C) | AUTO |
| RETURN | 5:00 PM | 70°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | AUTO |
| SLEEP | 10:00 PM | 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 |
|
| Heat | Cool | |||
| 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 set 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 canceled.
- 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 holds the 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 the vacation program hold.
- Press or adjust the temperature setting.
- Press [Next], then [FAN] to set the fan mode.
- Press [Next], then or to set end date.
- Press [Next], then or to set end time.
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.
- Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
- Press [SETUP] to enter the setup menu.
- Press [Next] or [Back] to the 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 ta ble
The following table is the list of the settings and their details. Default settings are shown in bold.
| System setting | Description | factory default setting (bold) and setting range |
| HUMiDiSTAT MoDE | (only available if controller type is set to humidistat) | HUMiDiFy DEHUMiDiFy AUTO
Off |
| TEMPERATURE SCALE | Set the thermostat to Fahrenheit or Celsius mode | fAHRENHEIT
CELSIUS |
| AUTo DAyLigHT SAViNgS | Enable or disable auto daylight savings | MARCH – Second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November
APRiL – First Sunday in April to the last Sunday in october oFF |
| BACkLigHT iNTENSiTy | Backlight intensity as a percentage of full on | 100 pERCENT
Selection of 0 – 100% |
| EVENTS PER DAy | Number of program events per day | fOUR EVENTS pER DAy
Two EVENTS PER DAy |
| SECURiTy | Enable PiN code security feature (only available if enabled in installer setup) | DISAblED
ENABLED |
| SECURiTy PiN | Sets security PiN code. The thermostat can also be accessed with the master PiN 7777 (only available if Security is enabled) | ####
4-digit numeric PiN |
| 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) | DISAblED
ENABLED |
| FAN LoCkoUT | Fan mode lockout setting (only available in partial lockout) | Off: No lockout
TiMED: changes revert after temporary change period FULL: no fan mode changes allowed |
| SETPoiNT LoCkoUT TyPE | Setpoint lockout setting (only available in partial lockout) | Off: No lockout
TiME-LiMiTED: changes revert after temporary change period RANgE-LiMiTED: set by max setpoint lockout TiME AND RANgE: set by max setpoint lockout and temporary change period FULL: no setpoint changes allowed |
| MAX SETPoiNT CHANGE IN LOCKOUT | Setpoint range limit for temperature and humidity adjustments (only available in partial lockout) | ±5° f or C, ±5% RH
oFF to ±20° F or C, oFF to ±20% RH |
| TEMPoRARy CHANgE
PERioD |
Time-limited lockout temporary
change period (only available in partial lockout) |
60 MINUTES
0 to 255 MINUTES |
| DiSPLAy REMoTE SENSORS | Enables the display of Support Module temperature and humidity values in the message center . | DISAblE
ENABLE |
THERMOSTAT FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire® Thermostat unit is expressly warranted for five (5) years from the date of installation to be free from defects in materials or 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 defective within such five (5) year period and which is returned, together with the date of installation, no later than thirty (30) days after said five (5) 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 OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE AFORESAID FIVE-YEAR PERIO D. 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 exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This equipment if installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions complies with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Warranty Registration
Please…Take a few minutes to visit us online at www.aprilaire.com to register your Aprilaire product. If you do not have online access, please mail a postcard with your name, address, phone number, product purchased and date of purchase to: Research Products Corporation, P.O. BOX 1467, Madison, WI 53701
Your Warranty Registration information will not be sold or shared outside of this company.
CONTACTS
- P.O. Box 1467
- Madison, WI 53701-1467
- Phone: 800/334-6011
- Fax: 608/257-4357
- www.aprilaire.com
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REFERENCE
Download Manual:
Aprilaire 8800 TouchScreen Communicating Thermostat Owner Manual
Other manuals:
Aprilaire 8800 TouchScreen Communicating Thermostat Installation Instruction
Aprilaire 8800 TouchScreen Communicating Thermostat Owner Manual
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