Aprilaire 8553 owner manual Optional Settings For Additional Thermostat Features

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Optional Settings For Additional Thermostat Features

The Model 8553 thermostat is equipped with 5 DIP switches located inside the thermostat on the printed circuit board. These switches are preset by the factory to typical home heating and cooling system requirements. The installing contractor also reviewed the settings during installation to be sure the thermostat will operate properly with your heating and cooling system.

The DIP switches can however be changed to customize the thermostat’s operation to your particular needs. This should only be done after consulting with your contractor.

The Model 8553 DIP switches control the following functions:

No. 1 – 4 or 2 Events Per Day. The switch is factory preset for 4 events per day; Morning, Day, Evening, and Night. If it is more convenient you can select a 2-event day, Morning and Night, by moving this switch to the ON position.

No. 2 – Smart Fan. The thermostat is factory preset with the Smart Fan option off. This allows the system fan to operate normally with the heating and cooling equipment. If the Smart Fan option is turned on by placing the DIP switch in the ON position when the Fan button on the thermostat is pushed (indicated by the fan icon on the display), the system fan will run continuously during the Morning,

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Contents Model Cooling Temperature ControlEquipment Control Energy Star Program Information Heat = 62˚ Heat = 70˚Cool = 78˚ 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

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