Aprilaire 8600 owner manual About your new thermostat, Thermostat Features

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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, 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.

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Contents Model 8600 Universal Touch Screen Thermostat Table of contents About your new thermostat Thermostat FeaturesControls & display overview Home Screen Controls & display overview Main Menu OFF Heating and cooling systems are off Select system modePress Mode to select Change temperature set pointPress Menu to enter the main menu Select fan setting ON/AUTO/CIRCClean Screen Press FAN to selectBattery installation Nothing is pressed within 20 seconds Set TimeSet Date Press Next, then70F 21C 78F 26C Understanding program schedules600AM 70F 21C 78F 26C 62F 17C 85F 29CProgressive recovery Changing program schedules Press Next, then orTo set the setpoints of the first event Thermostat will display the Copy option Press Next, then FAN to set the fan mode of the first eventProgram schedule holds temporary Temporary program hold To cancel the Temporary Hold, press Cancel HoldMain menu Program schedule holds permanent Permanent program holdProgram schedule holds Vacation Vacation program hold Press Menu to enterTo set end date How to enter the setup menu to change settings Setup MenuUser system Setting Description User system settings tableWarranty Registration Thermostat Five Year Limited WarrantyAprilaire a division of Research Products Corporation

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