Aprilaire 8553 owner manual Equipment Control

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EQUIPMENT CONTROL

•Turning on the Fan: At any time the system fan can run continuously by pressing the FAN button.

Note that a Fan icon, “ “, appears in the lower part of the display indicating that the fan is continuously operating. To return the fan to the normal operating mode, press the FAN button again

which will remove the icon from the display. In the normal operating mode the fan will only run when the furnace/air conditioner is operating. Continuous fan operation is beneficial if your system is equipped with a high efficiency air cleaner 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 Heating Mode: Press the MODE button until the word "HEAT" appears on the display. In this mode the furnace will maintain temperature according to the programming previously

completed unless an override temperature has been entered. Note that a Flame icon, “ ,“ is on the display, which flickers when the furnace is running.

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Contents Model Equipment Control Temperature ControlCooling Energy Star Program Information Heat = 70˚ Cool = 78˚Heat = 62˚ Cool = 85˚Setting Or Changing The Clock Change the flashing symbol to the current day Week110-790B 7/11/01 311 PM Setting Or Changing The Program Progressive Recovery110-790B 7/11/01 311 PM Program Schedule Heat = Cool =Setting Or Changing Program Times Press and release the program button. The Day NightSetting Or Changing Heating Temperatures Setting Or Changing Cooling Temperatures Night eventsPress and release the Mode button until the word Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the Day Evening , and Night eventsReviewing Programmed Time Schedules Temperature Settings To Start Running The ProgramFor Best Performance Thermostat OperationAprilaire Model Day Programmable Thermostat Temperature Control Return to the programTime Control Equipment Control Time during sub-freezing temperatures Optional Settings For Additional Thermostat Features Automatically returns to the original program Installing contractor Following procedure must beFigure 1 carefully followed See Figure Place the cover On the base by lining up Turn the thermostat power back on Case Of Power Failure Cleaning Limited Warranty BOX 1467 MADISON, WI

8553 specifications

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