Aprilaire Model 8570 installation instructions Troubleshooting AHC Connection

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TROUBLESHOOTING – AHC CONNECTION

Symptom

Cause

 

 

 

Miswiring – Check wire colors to verify I- at AHC is connected to I- at

 

thermostat and I+ is connected to I+.

No RH display, no outdoor

AHC power source – When wired to the Model 8570 thermostat, the AHC

temperature display

must be wired to a continuously ON power source. Use voltmeter to verify

 

presence of 24VAC (nominal) at AHC.

 

 

 

AHC not operating correctly – check red diagnostic light on AHC.

 

 

No RH display, outdoor temperature OK

No valid reading available – run fan for at least 40 seconds.

 

 

RH display, outdoor temperature @ 20°F

AHC set for manual mode of operation. Wire an outdoor sensor to the AHC

 

or wire an outdoor sensor to the thermostat.

 

 

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Contents Instructions Table of Contents Heat Pumps Only Thermostat StartupSafety Instructions Model 8570 Specifications Two-Stage Furnace/AC Wire RequirementsRadiant 1st Stage Heat Single-Stage Heat Pump Two-Stage Heat PumpKeep the thermostat 18 from an outside wall Select a Mounting LocationOpen the Thermostat Mount the Thermostat Base to the Wall AHC Set to HP when installed with heat pumps Run a cable with the correct number of wires Wire the Thermostat to the Hvac EquipmentDiagram 1 Single-Stage Furnace and AC Diagram 2 Two-Stage Furnace and AC Diagram 3 Two-Stage Roof Top Unit Diagram 4 Boiler with AC Page Diagram 6 Single-Stage Heat Pump Diagram 7 Two-Stage Heat Pump Mount above anticipated snow line Mount the outdoor temperature sensor see Figure163.8 230.6117.6 85.4IDS ODT CIR GND Mount the AHC and its outdoor temperature sensor Optional Install AN Automatic Humidifier Control AHC+ I- R C H ODT Mount the indoor temperature sensor IDS ODT CIR GND Thermostat Startup Stand Alone Applications From the Main Screen, press the Info button Check FAN OperationTroubleshooting AHC Connection Check Heating Operation Troubleshooting Heating Operation To Cool and make a call for cooling Troubleshooting Cooling OperationThermostat does not call for cooling To Emergency Heat and make a call for heat Check Emergency Heat Operation Heat Pumps OnlyDifferential Customize the Application SettingsOffset Progressive RecoveryDisplay will show the ADV. Settings Menu Range is 0F to 40F Balance Points Heat Pumps onlyTo delete a number, press the Back button Input Dealer Contact InformationTo delete a character, press the Back button Blower Extension for Humidity Control Press the Menu button DP #10006198 B2203358A BOX 1467 MADISON, WI