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Aprilaire Model 8553

7 Day Programmable Thermostat

110-790B 7/11/01 3:11 PM Page 17

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Summary of Contents for 8553

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual MODEL 8553 7 Day Programmable Thermostat ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...Program Temperatures 10 Heating 10 Cooling 11 Reviewing Programmed Time Schedules And Temperature Settings 13 To Start Running The Program 13 For Best Performance 14 Thermostat Operation 14 Temperature Control 16 Time Control 17 Equipment Control 18 Optional Settings For Additional Thermostat Features 20 In Case Of Power Failure 27 Cleaning 28 Limited Warranty 29 Research Products Corporation 2001...

Page 3: ...n similar products that do not qualify for the ENERGY STAR label ENERGY STAR products help you differentiate between standard efficiency and high efficiency products By using ENERGY STAR products you are helping to prevent air pollution while saving money on your utility bills According to the EPA taking advantage of the times that a home is unoccupied or the occupants are asleep an ENERGY STAR th...

Page 4: ...IME SCHEDULE THERMOSTAT DESIRED EVENT SYMBOL TEMPERATURE Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun SETTING Morning Heat 70 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 Cool 78 am am am am am am am Day Heat 62 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 Cool 85 am am am am am am am Evening Heat 70 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 Cool 78 pm pm pm pm pm pm pm Night Heat 62 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 Cool 82 pm pm p...

Page 5: ...s setting the clock setting the event times and setting your desired temperatures Setting Or Changing The Clock Step 1 Press the CLOCK button and Mo or another day of the week will flash Use the DECREASE or INCREASE button to change the flashing symbol to the current day of week 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...e current hour making sure the hour has the proper AM or PM designation Step 3 Press the CLOCK button and 00 minutes will flash Use the DECREASE or INCREASE button to change the flashing symbol to the current minute Step 4 Press the CLOCK button again The clock is now set and the current time appears on the display 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...2 degrees higher than the heating temperature Your Aprilaire Thermostat allows a different program for each day of the week Complete the chart on page 7 with your desired temperatures and time schedules before beginning programming Progressive Recovery Your Aprilaire Thermostat is equipped with a programming feature called Progressive Recovery This feature assures that your house will economically...

Page 8: ...e 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 Morning event at 6 00 AM to be sure the desired temperature is reached by 7 00 AM NOTE This thermostat can be programmed with either 2 events per day day and night or 4 events per day morning day evening and night Before programming the thermostat decide w...

Page 9: ...e thermostat 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 information you have already entered has been retained NOTE If consecutive events have the same temperature you can skip an event by simultaneously pressing the PROGRAM and MODE buttons Press and release the PROGRAM button t...

Page 10: ...ss the DECREASE button or INCREASE button to access the day of the week you wish to start programming or to change the existing program Step 2 Press and release the PROGRAM button The hours and AM or PM will flash Press the DECREASE button or INCREASE button to set the start time hours for the Morning event for Monday or any other day as set in step 1 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 10 ...

Page 11: ... steps 2 and 3 for the Day Evening and Night Step 5 Press and release the PROGRAM button The word Copy and the day just programmed will appear on the display If your schedule is the same for consecutive days press the DECREASE button or INCREASE button to add days to the display This prevents from having to program the same times over and over again or continue on to step 6 to program the next day...

Page 12: ...ng event symbol appear on the display Step 2 To set all program temperatures press and release the SET TEMP button The Morning event symbol and flashing temperature will appear on the display Step 3 Press the DECREASE button or INCREASE button to set the desired Morning event temperature 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 12 ...

Page 13: ...atures NOTE Cooling temperatures must be set at least 2 degrees higher than heating temperatures Example If heating temperature is set at 70 F cooling temperature must be set to at least 72 F or higher If not set at least 2 degrees higher the thermostat will automatically lower the previously programmed heating temperature to maintain the 2 degree separation 11 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...P button The Morning event symbol and flashing temperature will appear on the display Step 3 Press the DECREASE button or INCREASE button to set the desired morning event temperature Step 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the Day Evening and Night events NOTE If thermostat is set for 2 events per day only the Day and Night events can be programmed 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 14 ...

Page 15: ... the time schedules and temperature settings for each desired event To review a specific day use the DECREASE button or INCREASE button to access the day without having to view previous programmed days To Start Running The Program After all temperatures and start times have been programmed press and release the RESUME button to start running programs If no button is pressed thermostat will resume ...

Page 16: ...thermostat 3 Although the thermostat is internally equipped to prevent short cycling of the furnace and air conditioner it is possible to inadvertently override this protection Do not start stop and restart the equipment without allowing a minimum of 2 minutes between heating or cooling cycles Thermostat Operation The Model 8553 is a full featured thermostat which allows for additional control and...

Page 17: ... 15 Aprilaire Model 8553 7 Day Programmable Thermostat 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 17 ...

Page 18: ... degree increments The new set point temperature will be held for 3 hours then the thermostat will automatically return to the program Hold a New Temperature Set Point Press and hold the DECREASE button or INCREASE button to change the room set 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 wi...

Page 19: ...multaneously pressing the DECREASE button and the INCREASE button Checking the Outdoor Temperature If your thermostat was installed with the optional Aprilaire Outdoor Temperature Sensor simply press the OUTDOOR button and the thermostat will display the outdoor temperature for 5 seconds before automatically returning to the actual room temperature display TIME CONTROL Change From 12 to 24 Hour Cl...

Page 20: ...r or a humidifier or to circulate air in the home Selecting Cooling Mode Press the MODE button until the word COOL appears on the display In this mode the air conditioner will maintain temperature according to the programming 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 ...

Page 21: ...ature Note that both the Snowflake and Flame icons are on the display The Snowflake will flash or the Flame will flicker depending on which mode the furnace air conditioner is operating in Turning the System Off Press the MODE button until the word OFF appears on the display In this mode the furnace air conditioner will not operate regardless of the temperature The thermostat can still be programm...

Page 22: ...y be done after consulting with your contractor The Model 8553 DIP switches control the following functions No 1 4 or 2 Events Per Day The switch is factory preset for 4 events per day Morning Day Evening and Night If it is more convenient you can select a 2 event day Morning and Night by moving this switch to the ON position No 2 Smart Fan The thermostat is factory preset with the Smart Fan optio...

Page 23: ...ll 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 thermostat is expected and unwanted the keypad can be locked by moving this switch from the factory preset OFF position to ON This should not be done until all programming is finalized In the locked posit...

Page 24: ...ear 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 thermostat properly with your equipment Do not change the position of this switch without consulting with the installing contractor 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 24 ...

Page 25: ...r to your thermostat do not attempt to access the DIP switches The following procedure must be carefully followed a Turn off power to the thermostat b Completely open the thermostat cover The cover will snap into this position c Carefully insert a medium sized flathead screwdriver into the latch access slot see Figure 1 Figure 1 CAUTION TO PREVENT DAMAGE AVOID CONTACT WITH BLUE TEMPERATURE SENSOR ...

Page 26: ...ver until the lock tab disengages from the catch tab you should feel or hear a click see Figure 2 e After the latch releases grip the thermostat panel at the bottom corners and swing it up and away from the base to completely separate see Figure 3 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 26 ...

Page 27: ...n given at the beginning of this section After the DIP switches have been set to the desired position carefully reassemble the thermostat a Place the cover on the base by lining up the 2 round pegs on the bottom of the cover with the half circle cutouts on the top of the base Note that the bottom of the cover when fully open slides in behind the top of the base Swing the cover fully open The cover...

Page 28: ...the panel to the base and snap in place at bottom of thermostat panel see Figure 4 c Turn the thermostat power back on CAUTION TO PREVENT DAMAGE AVOID CONTACT WITH BLUE TEMPERATURE SENSOR ON BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THERMOSTAT CIRCUIT BOARD 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...operate This thermostat is equipped with a continuous memory feature which does not require any battery The thermostat will never lose what has been programmed regardless of the length of the power outage If the thermostat has been set to Hold a particular temperature and the power fails the thermostat will maintain the hold temperature when the power is restored After a period of 1 hour without p...

Page 30: ...y non abrasive household cleaners such as glass cleaner When using any cleaner be careful not to get any into the interior of the thermostat Do not spray any cleaner directly onto the thermostat Spray the cleaner onto a soft cloth and wipe the surface of the thermostat 110 790B 7 11 01 3 11 PM Page 30 ...

Page 31: ...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 WARRANT...

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