Aprilaire Thermostat 8533 User Manual

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ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT  
Owners Manual  
MODELS  
8533, 8534 & 8538  
Digital Heat/Cool Thermostats  
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IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY  
Introduction  
Thank you for your recent Aprilaire® Electronic Thermostat purchase. We sincerely  
appreciate your business and are pleased to add your name to our growing list of customers.  
With this purchase, you have invested in the highest quality equipment currently available.  
Please be assured that in addition to product quality, we are committed to total product  
performance and complete customer satisfaction.  
Now, please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with your new Aprilaire Thermostat. In  
order to take advantage of all the benefits of your new thermostat, it is important that you  
understand how to operate it.  
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Aprilaire  
Digital Heat/Cool Thermostat  
Temperature ˚F or ˚C.  
Room temp. normally  
displayed. Press  
Outdoor button to  
display outdoor temp.  
(Model 8041 Remote  
Outdoor Sensor  
Heat and Cool Mode  
icons. Both displayed  
during Auto Mode.  
Flame flickers during  
heat call and Snowflake  
flashes during cool call.  
required).  
Set-point icon displays  
the active set point  
(full sun = Day set  
point, partial moon  
= Night set point).  
Displays mode when  
changing (Heat,Cool,  
Off, and Auto).  
(Auto for Models 8534  
& 8538 only)  
Mode  
Fan  
Outdoor  
Day/Night  
Press to select  
Heat/Cool/Auto/Off.  
(Auto for Models 8534  
& 8538 only)  
Press to display  
outdoor temperature  
(w/optional Model 8041  
Remote Outdoor  
Sensor only).  
Press for continuous  
fan. Press again to  
resume to auto fan.  
Press to change  
set point to either  
the Day or Night  
preset value.  
Press to raise and lower set point. Press both at the  
same time to switch between ˚F and ˚C. Press and  
release to view current set point.  
Fan icon displays during  
continuous fan only.  
Figure 1 - Display and Button Description  
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Getting Familiar with the Aprilaire Thermostat  
(refer to Figure 1)  
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) normally shows: the room temperature, the current mode of operation, if  
the Day or Night temperature setting is being used, and if the system fan is set for continuous operation.  
Temperature Display  
Room temperature can be displayed in either degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. If the displayed  
temperature seems abnormally high or low (example: 70˚F is equal to 21˚C), press the DECREASE  
button and INCREASE  
button simultaneously to switch between ˚F and ˚C.  
Mode Button  
Three modes of operation are available for all the Heat/Cool thermostat models: Heat, Cool, and Off.  
Additionally, with the Models 8534 and 8538, “AUtO” mode is available. The mode of operation indicates  
how you want your heating and cooling equipment to operate. Press the MODE button until the desired  
mode of operation shows on the display.  
Temperature Settings - Day/Night Button  
The thermostat stores four temperature settings in its memory, two for heating and two for cooling. The  
two temperatures for each mode are called the Day setting ”  
“ (a sun icon appears on the display)  
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and the Night setting “ “ (a moon icon appears on the display). The Day setting is intended to be an  
occupied or comfort setting and the Night setting is intended to be an unoccupied or energy savings  
setting. For example the four settings stored in the memory of the thermostat might be as shown in  
Table 1. Pressing the DAY/NIGHT button allows you to instantly change to a more economical setting  
when leaving the house or going to bed, and to a comfort setting  
MODE  
Heat  
DAY  
68˚F  
78˚F  
NIGHT  
60˚F  
when returning home or waking up. This thermostat is equipped  
with accessory inputs which can be used to automatically  
switch between day and night set points; contact your installing  
contractor for more details.  
Cool  
85˚F  
Table 1 – Typical Set Point Values  
Fan Button  
The system fan will operate automatically during a heating or cooling cycle. If it is desired to run the fan  
continuously, press the FAN button, and a Fan “  
“ icon will appear on the display.  
Outdoor Button  
This button will be made functional when the optional Aprilaire Model 8041 Remote Outdoor Sensor has  
been installed. It can then be used to find out the outdoor temperature from indoors. If the Model 8041  
Remote Outdoor Sensor has not been installed, two dashes “– –” will appear on the display when this  
button is pushed.  
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Setting Up The Aprilaire Thermostat  
To ensure accurate temperature control, observe the following simple guidelines:  
When the thermostat is operating, close the cover to allow proper air circulation over the  
temperature sensor.  
Do not place anything which can give off warm or cool air, such as candles or portable humidifiers,  
near the thermostat.  
1. Adjusting the Heat Temperature Settings. There are  
two settings, the Day setting “  
“ (a sun icon  
appears on the display) and the Night setting “  
(a partial moon icon appears on the display).  
See Figure 2.  
a. Press the MODE button repeatedly until HEAt  
appears on the display.  
b. Press the DAY/NIGHT button until the “  
(Day setting) appears on the display.  
“ icon  
c. Use the DECREASE  
button and INCREASE  
DAY  
NIGHT  
button to adjust the setting.  
Figure 2 - Adjust Heat Settings  
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d. Press the DAY/NIGHT button until the “ “ icon (Night setting) appears on the display.  
e. Use the DECREASE  
button and INCREASE  
button to adjust the setting.  
2. Adjusting the Cool Temperature Settings. There are two  
settings, the Day setting “ “ (a sun icon appears on  
the display when this setting is being used) and the Night  
setting “ “ (a partial moon icon appears on the display  
when this setting is being used). See Figure 3.  
a. Press the MODE button repeatedly until COOL  
appears on the display.  
b. Press the DAY/NIGHT button until the “  
(Day setting) appears on the display.  
“ icon  
c. Use the DECREASE  
button and INCREASE  
DAY  
NIGHT  
Figure 3 - Adjust Cool Settings  
button to adjust the setting.  
d. Press the DAY/NIGHT button until the “ “ icon (Night setting) appears on the display.  
e. Use the DECREASE  
button and INCREASE  
button to adjust the setting.  
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Operating The Aprilaire Thermostat  
1. Select the mode of operation by repeatedly pressing the MODE button until the desired mode  
appears on the display. The heating and cooling system may be turned off by selecting the “OFF”  
mode. Do not set to the “OFF” mode during periods when freezing temperatures may occur.  
COOL: In the “COOL” mode a Snowflake “  
“ icon appears on the display, which flashes  
when the air conditioning is running.  
HEAT: In the “HEAt” mode a Flame “ “ icon appears on the display, which flickers when the  
furnace is running.  
AUTO (Models 8534 and 8538 only): In the “AUtO” mode, the heating and cooling system will  
operate in either the “HEAt” or “COOL” mode depending on which current setting the room  
temperature is closest to. Note that both the Snowflake “  
“ and Flame “ “ icons  
appear on the display.  
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2. Select the temperature setting to be used by pressing the DAY/NIGHT button until the  
desired previously stored temperature setting (Day or Night) appears on the display. Use the  
DECREASE  
button and INCREASE  
button to change the temperature if desired (NOTE  
that if changed, the new set point will be permanently stored in memory - see CHANGING THE  
CURRENT TEMPERATURE SETTING).  
3. After approximately 5 seconds the thermostat will return to the normal display.  
Note: This thermostat utilizes time delays to protect the heating and cooling equipment. If the  
equipment does not shut off or turn on immediately when the temperature setting has been  
changed, it may be due to the built-in time delays (4 minutes max.).  
4. Press the Fan button, if it is desired, to run the fan continuously. A Fan “  
“ icon will appear  
on the display when the fan is set to operate continuously.  
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Changing The Current Temperature Setting  
1. Press and release either the DECREASE  
button or INCREASE  
button to see the current  
temperature setting. The setting, a Thermometer icon and a Double Arrowhead icon will appear  
(see Figures 2 and 3 on pages 5 and 6).  
2. Change the temperature setting:  
OPTION 1 – Use the DECREASE  
button or INCREASE  
button. Press and hold the  
DECREASE button or INCREASE  
button to change the current temperature setting.  
The thermostat remembers the most recent temperature settings. For example, if the Day, Cool  
temperature shown in Figure 3 were changed from 78˚F to 76˚F, the 76˚F setting would remain in  
memory as the Day, Cool setting.  
Note: The Cool temperature setting must be a minimum of 2˚F higher than the Heat temperature  
setting for both the Day and Night sets. The thermostat will automatically update the setting not  
being changed. In the example above, if the Day, Heat setting was 75˚F, the thermostat would  
have automatically changed the setting to 74˚F when the Cool setting was changed to 76˚F.  
OPTION 2 – Use the DAY/NIGHT button. Press the DAY/NIGHT button to instantly change the  
temperature setting to one of the two settings stored in memory.  
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Optional Feature – Locking The Keypad  
If tampering with the thermostat is expected and unwanted, the keypad can be locked by changing the  
position of the Keypad Lock DIP switch (switch no.2) from the factory set OFF position to ON.  
The DIP switches are located inside the thermostat on the circuit board. To access the DIP switches,  
refer to the Installation Instructions that came with the thermostat, or consult your contractor.  
In the locked position, only the following functions can be done:  
The outdoor temperature button will display the outdoor temperature.  
The thermostat will default to the Day setting.  
The DECREASE  
button and INCREASE  
button will temporarily change the Day setting  
a maximum of ±6°F (±3° for Model 8533) for a period of 3 hours before the thermostat  
automatically returns to the Day setting.  
If the thermostat does not respond when a button is pushed, it may be because the keypad has been  
locked. A Lock “ “ icon will appear when a button other than Outdoor is pushed if the keypad has  
been locked.  
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In Case Of Power Failure  
This thermostat does not require a battery. If the power goes out, the display is blank. During the  
period that the power is off, the heating/cooling system will not operate. When the power is restored,  
the thermostat will default to the Day setting and the current mode of operation at the time of the  
power outage.  
This thermostat is equipped with a continuous memory feature which does not require any battery.  
The thermostat will never lose the four programmed temperature settings regardless of the length of  
the power outage.  
Cleaning  
If the surface of the thermostat becomes 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 thermostat. Do not spray any cleaner directly onto the thermostat. Spray the cleaner onto  
a soft cloth and wipe the surface of the thermostat.  
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Limited 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 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 CORPORATIONS  
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 from state  
to state.  
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Notes  
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