Aprilaire 8600 Setup & Testing, Heat Pump, Equipment Type Selection Switch SW1, Press

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Installation

HEAT PUMP

Single transformer (use Jumper wire)

Two transformers (Remove Jumper Wire)

REVERSING VALVE

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPRESSOR

COMPRESSOR

FAN

 

1st

2nd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JUMPERTRANSFORMERHEAT PUMP

2nd AUX HEATING 1st AUX HEATING FAULT DETECT

OUTDOOR TEMP SENSOR

REMOTE TEMP SENSOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVERSING VALVE

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPRESSOR

COMPRESSOR

FAN

 

1st

2nd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEATING TRANSFORMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEAT PUMP TRANSFORMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd AUX HEATING

1st AUX HEATING

FAULT DETECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTDOOR TEMP SENSOR

REMOTE TEMP SENSOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C B O Y Y2 G RC R W2 W L S2 S1 T1 T2

C B O Y Y2 G RC R W2 W L S2 S1 T1 T2

NOTE: “O” is active in cooling and “B” is active in heating.

Setup & Testing

EQUIPMENT TYPE SELECTION SWITCH (SW1)

This thermostat has the option of being used in heat pump or heat/cool systems. Switch SW1 located on the back of the thermostat’s face is used to select this option. This setting can also be checked in the Installer System Settings under Equipment Type..

Note: Thermostat reboots within 10 seconds after switch position is changed..

HC

SW1

HEAT/COOL

HP

 

HEAT PUMP

 

HC

 

HP

Installer setup menu

How to enter the installer setup menu to change system settings:

Press [MODE] to set system to OFF..

Press [NEXT] or [BACK] to page through the settings..

Press [MENU] to enter main menu..

Press

or

to adjust the setting.

Press and hold [SETUP] for seven seconds, [INSTALL

Press [DONE] to save and exit, Or [CANCEL] to exit

SETUP] appears..

 

without saving.

 

Press [INSTALL SETUP] to enter installer setup menu..

The thermostat will discard changes and exit if nothing

 

 

is pressed within 60 seconds..

SETTING

SETTING

To reset the installer settings to the default, reset the

DESCRIPTION

NUMBER

thermostat by pressing the [RESET] key..

SETTING

 

OPTIONS

 

 

 

 

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Contents Table of contents Safety Installation InstructionsOutdoor temperature sensor optional Do not mount thermostat InstallationOutdoor temperature sensor should be mounted Approximately 5‘ above floor At least 18 from outside wallPower & Reset options Remote temperature sensor optionalRemote temperature sensor should be mounted Do not mount remote sensorWire specifications Wiring terminalInstallation notes Single transformer use Jumper wireEquipment Type Selection Switch SW1 Setup & TestingHeat Pump PressDescription Installer System Settings TableSystem setting Description Installer System Settings TableSystem test menu How to enter the system test menuPress Back or Next to change to the next test step Test Number System testButton System Test TablesHeat PressMain Menu Quick Reference to controls & DisplayHome Screen Error code Message Error Description TroubleshootingError Codes Specifications Thermostat FeaturesEnvironment Electrical
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