Aprilaire 8710 Setup guide

Model 8710

Wireless Thermostat

Safety & Installation Instructions

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Application .................................3

Features ....................................3

Specifications...............................3

Control Module

1. Installation ..............................4

2. Wiring ..................................4

3. Location ................................6

4. Removing the Sub-Base ....................6

5. Installing the Sub-Base ....................7

6. Installing the Batteries.....................7

7. Thermostat Installer Options ................8

8. Setting the Zone Number..................10

9. Setting the Home Number .................10

10. Programming the Control Module ...........11

11. Selecting Equipment Type .................12

12. Fan Operation ...........................12

13. Minimum Off Time .......................13

14. Minimum Run Time ......................13

15. Heating Setpoint Limit ....................14

16. Cooling Setpoint Limit ....................14

17. Heat / Cool Setpoint Differential............15

18. First Stage Differential....................15

19. Second Stage Differential .................16

20. Third Stage Differential ...................16

21. Stage Timing............................17

22. Calibrating the Temperature Sensor Offset....17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Model 8710 is a 7-day programmable, battery

powered thermostat that communicates via an RF

wireless data link to a control module located near the

HVAC equipment.

The Model 8710 can control single stage, multi-stage

and heat pumps with up to 3 stages of heating and 2

stages of cooling.

Compatible

Equipment

Single stage, multi-stage and

heat pumps (3 heat / 2 cool)

Output Terminals W1/B, O, W2/E, Y1, Y2, G

Fan Operation Gas or electric

LED Indicator Multi-color indicates heating,

cooling and fan calls

Communications Wireless, 915MHz, proprietary

protocol

Range Up to 100 feet

Control Module

Power 24VAC, 2.4VA

Control Module

Housing Molded plastic

Control Module

Dimensions 5.09 x 2.65 x 1.10 inches (WHD)

Thermostat

Dimensions 5.00 x 4.50 x 1.00 inches (WHD)

•Manualorprogrammableselectionwithuptofour

schedules per day.

•Wireless915MHzproprietaryprotocolwithupto

100’ transmission range.

•Easyaccess,front-loadingbatterycompartment.

2 AA batteries included.

APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

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1INSTALLATION

The control module should be installed close to the

equipment being controlled. Do not install it within

a metal enclosure that might interfere with wireless

communications. Only standard 18 gauge thermostat

wire is required to wire the module to the equipment.

Two #6 sheet metal mounting screws are included

or the module can be installed with double-backed

adhesive tape.

2WIRING

The control module is powered by the 24VAC from

HVAC system The diagrams below show wiring when

configured for Gas / Electric and Heat Pump systems.

Refer to the wiring diagrams on the following page.

CONTROL MODULE

2.65”

.187” DIA.

2PLCS

4.57”

1.10”

5.09”

B/1W

E/2W

COM

GAS /ELECTRICHVAC SYSTEM

W1/B

W2/E

WIRING – GAS / ELECTRIC (UP TO 2 HEAT / 2 COOL)

COM

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

W2/E

W1/B

W2/E

WIRING – HEAT PUMP (UP TO 3 HEAT / 2 COOL)

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3LOCATION

The thermostat should be located in an area that

represents the ambient space temperature and within

100 feet of the control module. Do not install the

thermostat in an area where drafts are present, near

the floor, behind doors or on an external wall. Avoid

placing the thermsotat in areas where the air movement

is limited, affected by direct sunlight or other areas not

typical of the temperature in the space.

4REMOVING THE SUB-BASE

Hold the sub-base with one hand, press the case as

shown below and pull the bottom of the thermostat

from the sub-base. Refer to the illustrations to the right.

THERMOSTAT

PRESS HERE TO RELEASE

CASE FROM SUB-BASE

5INSTALLING THE SUB-BASE

The thermostat should be installed approximately 5 feet

above the floor.

Level the sub-base for appearance and use the wall

anchors and screws provided.

6INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Slide the battery cover off and install two AA batteries

included with the thermostat. Install the batteries with

the positive terminals to the right as shown. Replace

the battery cover.

The LCD will display the time of day, the setpoint

temperature and the room temperature.

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7THERMOSTAT INSTALLER OPTIONS

The installer options can be accessed by pressing and

holding the ENTER key for seven seconds. The LCD

displays Option 01 for setting the number. (See Installer

Options Chart.)

Press or hold the NEXT key to advance to the next

option. The LCD will advance through to Option 15 and

then return to Option 01.

Press the ENTER key to save all options in nonvolatile

flash ram.

If only one wireless thermostat and control module are

used in an application, the thermostat can be left with

the factory default setting of and Zone = 01 and

Home = 01.

If multiple wireless thermostats and control

modules are used that are less than 500 feet away

from one another, each thermostat must be set to

a different Home number. For convenience, set

the Installer Options with the thermostat off the

subbase and in easy access of its control module.

Option Description

Zone number

Range 01 to 08

Default 01

Home number

Range 01 to 32

Default 01

03 Program Control Module with Zone

and Home address - Default 01

Equipment type

Range 00- G/E 01- Heat Pump

Default 00- G/E

Indoor Fan Operation

Range 00- Gas 01- Electric

Default 00- Gas

Minimum Off Time

Range 01 to 09 minutes

Default 00 minutes

Minimum Run Time

Range 01 to 09 minutes

Default 00 minutes

Maximum allowable heating setpoint

Range 60 to 85F

Default 85F

Option Description

Minimum allowable cooling setpoint

Range 55 to 80F

Default 65F

Heat/Cool Setpoint Differential

Range 02 to 06F

Default 02F

Stage 1 Temperature Differential

Range 01 to 04F

Default 01F

Stage 2 Temperature Differential

Range 01 to 10F

Default 03F

Stage 3 Temperature Differential

Range 01 to 12F

Default 05F

Staging Time

Range 0=OFF 1=ON

Default 0

Staging Time When 14 = 1 (ON)

Range 15 - 30 (1 Minute Increments)

Default 15

INSTALLER OPTIONS CHART

RESETTING FACTORY DEFAULTS

To reset the factory defaults, remove the batteries

and re-install them while holding down the SYSTEM

key. All prior changes will default to the factory

settings. This will require resetting the time of day

and programming schedules if necessary. Refer to the

Installer Options Chart default settings to make any

additional changes.

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9SETTING THE HOME NUMBER

Press the NEXT key to select Option 02. The Home

number is used to distinguish between thermostats

and control modules that are less than 500 feet away

from one another. This could be a home with two HVAC

systems or a multi-family residence.

Use the Up and Down keys to set the Home number

for the thermostat. The Home number can be set from

01 to 32. Skip this option if no other thermostats and

modules are nearby.

After selecting the Zone and Home numbers for the

thermostat, the control module must be paired with the

thermostat. Follow these steps:

1.Power the control module.

2.Press the program button on the control module, the

LED will blink red and green. You have 30 seconds to

complete the following steps:

3.On the thermostat enter the installer options (press

and hold ENTER).

4.Press NEXT twice to select Option 03 of the installer

options (as shown below).

5.Press ENTER to complete the pairing. The thermostat

will return to the home screen. The LED on the control

module will stop flashing red and yellow and display

the thermostats current state. The thermostat is now

paired with the control module.

10 PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL MODULE

Option

Home

CANCEL NEXT

ENTER

Option

Zone

CANCEL NEXT

ENTER

8SETTING THE ZONE NUMBER

Use the Up and Down keys to set the number for the

each thermostat. The Zone number can be set from 01

to 08.

Zone Numbers can be used to identify individual

thermostats. Press the NEXT key to advance to the next

option. Press the ENTER key if no more options are to

be changed.

Option

Zone

CANCELNEXT

ENTER

PRESS PROGRAM BUTTON

LED INDICATION

Flashing Green – No calls

Solid Yellow – First stage cooling

Flashing Yellow – Second stage cooling

Solid Red – First stage heating

Flashing Red – Second stage heating

Solid Green – Fan

Flashing Green & Red – No signal

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11 SELECTING EQUIPMENT TYPE

The control module can be set for either gas/electric

or heat pump operation. Press the NEXT key to select

Option 04 and press the Up or Down key to select

00 = Gas/Electric or 01 = Heat Pump operation.

Option

CANCEL NEXT

ENTER

SetTo

12 FAN OPERATION

Press the NEXT key to select Option 05. The fan can

be set to 00 = Gas operation where the equipment

activates the HVAC system fan during heating calls or to

01 = Electric operation where the module activates the

fan during heating calls. In heat pumps and all cooling

calls, the module activates the fan (G) terminal.

13 MINIMUM OFF TIME

The minimum Off time prevents the compressor from

restarting too quickly. Large HVAC systems should

use a longer Off time. The minimum Off time and the

minimum Run time also influence the cycling rate.

Press the NEXT key to select Option 06 and press the

Up or Down key to set the Minimum Off Time.

14 MINIMUM RUN TIME

The Minimum Run Time influences the cycling rate and

helps to evaporate condensation in heat exchangers.

Press the NEXT key to select Option 07 and press the

Up or Down key to set the Minimum Run Time.

Option

CANCELNEXT

ENTER

SetTo

Option

CANCELNEXT

ENTER

SetTo

Option

CANCELNEXT

ENTER

SetTo

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15 HEATING SETPOINT LIMIT

The maximum heating setpoint the user can set is 60

to 85F.

Press the NEXT key to select Option 08 and press the

Up or Down key to set maximum allowable heating

setpoint.

Option

CANCEL NEXT

ENTER

SetTo

16 COOLING SETPOINT LIMIT

The minimum cooling setpoint the user can set is 55

to 80F.

Press the NEXT key to select Option 09 and press the

Up or Down key to set minimum allowable cooling

setpoint.

17 HEAT / COOL SETPOINT DIFFERENTIAL

The Heat/Cool temperature differential prevents the

heating setpoint from being set above or too close to

the cooling setpoint, resulting in inadvertent cycling

between heating and cooling.

Press the NEXT key to select Option 10 and press the

Up or Down key to set the setpoint differential.

18 FIRST STAGE DIFFERENTIAL

First stage temperature differential determines the

sensitivity of the thermostat. A lower differential will

cause the thermostat to cycle more often with smaller

temperature swings.

If the temperature differential between indoor

temperature and setpoint temperature is greater than

the first stage temperature differential, first stage

heating or cooling will be activated.

Press the NEXT key to select Option 11 and press the

Up or Down key to set the first stage differential.

Option

CANCEL NEXT

ENTER

SetTo

Option

CANCEL NEXT

ENTER

SetTo

Option

CANCEL NEXT

ENTER

SetTo

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19 SECOND STAGE DIFFERENTIAL

Second stage temperature differential determines when

the equipment advances from first to second stage. If the

temperature differential between indoor temperature and

setpoint exceeds the second stage temperature differential,

the equipment activates second stage heating or cooling.

Press the NEXT key to select Option 12 and the Up

or Down key to set the second stage temperature

differential. If the first stage temperature differential is

greater than third stage temperature differential, first

stage differential will automatically be incremented.

Note: Each stage differential is set at the desired number

of degrees from the setpoint not the previous stage.

Option

CANCEL NEXT

ENTER

SetTo

20 THIRD STAGE DIFFERENTIAL

Third stage temperature differential determines when

the equipment advances from second to third stage.

Setting the differential temperatures the same for

second stage and third stage turns second and third

stage on at the same time.

Press the NEXT key to select Option 13 and the

Up or Down key to set the third stage temperature

differential. The third stage temperature differential

cannot be set below the second stage differential.

21 STAGE TIMING

The Staging Override Time will turn on the next stage

even though the temperature differential has not been

reached.

Press the NEXT key to select Option 14 and the Up or

Down key to set the stage timing.

22 CALIBRATING THE TEMPERATURE

SENSOR OFFSET

Typically, it is not necessary to adjust the temperature

calibration offset from the factory setting. If calibration is

necessary, a high quality electronic digital thermometer

must be used. Place the thermometer sensor probe next

to the thermostat sensor and allow five minutes before

comparing the temperature readings.

Press and hold the MENU key until the calibration

screen appears as shown. Use the Up and Down keys

to adjust the temperature calibration offset. Press the

ENTER key to save the setting and return to normal

thermostat operation.

Option

CANCEL NEXT

ENTER

SetTo

Option

CANCEL NEXT

ENTER

SetTo

Inside

CANCELNEXT

ENTER

This installation manual should not be left with unauthorized users as it contains installer setup functions

which, if not correctly set, may cause damage to the HVAC equipment or seriously affect performance.

This manual is to be used in conjunction with the supplied Owner’s Manual.

Although great care has been taken in preparation of this manual, Research Products Corporation takes

no responsibility for errors or omissions contained herein. It is the responsibility of the installer to

ensure that this thermostat and the equipment connected to it operate in a safe and efficient manner.

Due to ongoing product improvements, Research Products Corporation reserves the right to change the specifications

of the Model 8710 wireless thermostat or its components without notice.

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