Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 8556 del fabbricante Aprilaire
Vai alla pagina of 32
O w n e r’ s M an u al MODEL 8556 7 Day Programmable Thermostat EL E CTR O NIC THERM O S T A T ® 110-791B 7/12/01 8:57 AM Page 1.
OWNER’S MANUAL – T ABLE OF CONTENTS E NERGY S TA R ® Program Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Setting Or Changing The Clock . . . . . . . . . . .
– 1 – E NERGY S TA R ® Program Information About half of all energy used by households goes to heating and cooling the home. By selecting a programmable Aprilaire ® Electronic Thermostat, you have made a significant step toward conserving energy usage and costs, while improving your indoor comfort.
– 2 – As part of the E NERGY S TA R program, your thermostat has been programmed with the following times and temperatures. This has been done to achieve energy efficiency and lower energy bills. If you need to modify your program schedule, see page 7.
– 3 – IMPORT ANT : READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHL Y Programming your Aprilaire Thermostat is done in three easy steps: setting the clock, setting the event times, and setting your desired temperatures. Setting Or Changing The Clock Step 1: Press the CLOCK button and “ Mo ” (or another day of the week) will flash.
– 4 – Step 2: Press the CLOCK button again and “ 12: ” (hours) and “ AM ” or “ PM ” will flash. Use the DECREASE or INCREASE button to change the flashing symbol to the current hour making sure the hour has the proper AM or PM designation.
– 5 – Setting Or Changing The Program Programming your Aprilaire Electronic Thermostat involves selecting the temperature you want in your home and selecting the time you want it to be that temperature. Y our Aprilaire Thermostat will allow a maximum of 4 time schedules per day .
– 6 – T o activate the progressive recovery mode simultaneously press the PROGRAM and FA N buttons. A small thermostat icon, “ “, will appear under the clock. Once in this mode proceed with programming your thermostat remembering to use exact times for each event time change.
– 7 – PROGRAM SCHEDULE TIME SCHEDULE THERMOST A T DESIRED EVENT SYMBOL TEMPERA TURE Mon T ue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun SETTING Morning Heat = Cool = Day Heat = Cool = Evening Heat = Cool = Night Heat = Cool = NOTE: While programming you must press a button at least every 2 minutes or the thermostat will revert back to the operational mode.
– 8 – Setting Or Changing Program T imes Step 1: Press and release the PROGRAM button. “ Mo ” or the current day of the week will flash and the Morning “ “ event symbol will appear on the display . Press the DECREASE button or INCREASE button to access the day of the week you wish to start programming or to change the existing program.
Step 3: Press and release the PROGRAM button. The minutes will flash on the display . Press the DECREASE button or INCREASE button to set the select time minutes for the Morning “ “ event (program times are set in ten-minute increments). Step 4: Press and release the program button.
– 10 – Setting Or Changing Heating T emperatures Step 1: Press and release the MODE button until the word “ Heat ” and the Morning “ ” event symbol appear on the display . Step 2: T o set all program temperatures, press and release the SET TEMP button.
Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the Day “ ” , Evening “ ”, and Night “ ” events. NOTE: If thermostat is set for 2 events per day , only the Day “ ” and Night “ ” events can be programmed. Setting Or Changing Cooling T emperatures NOTE: Cooling temperatures must be set at least 2 degrees higher than heating temperatures.
– 12 – Step 1: Press and release the MODE button until the word “ COOL ” and the “ ” cooling symbol appear on display . Step 2: T o set all program temperatures, press and release the SET TEMP button. The Morning “ ” event symbol and flashing temperature will appear on the display .
Reviewing Programmed T ime Schedules And T emperature Settings Step 1: Press and release the MODE button repeatedly to advance to the desired mode (heating or cooling). Step 2: Press and release the PROGRAM button to begin review. Continue pressing the PROGRAM button to review the time schedules and temperature settings for each desired event.
– 14 – For Best Performance The Aprilaire Model 8556 thermostat is designed for accurate temperature control and easy operation. The following guidelines should be followed to ensure proper operation of the thermostat: 1. When the thermostat is operating, close the cover to allow for proper air circulation over the temperature sensor .
– 15 – 110-791B 7/12/01 8:58 AM Page 17.
TEMPERA TURE CONTROL • Reading the Actual Room T emperature: The Model 8556 normally displays the room temperature, not the set-point temperature. • Check the Set-Point T emperature: Press and release the DECREASE button or INCREASE button.
– 17 – • Returning to Programmed Operation: At any time, press the RESUME button to return the thermostat to operate as programmed. • Change Between °C and °F : The thermostat has the capability of displaying either Celsius or Fahrenheit temperatures.
– 18 – EQUIPMENT CONTROL • T urning 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.
display , which flickers when the furnace is running. Y our thermostat will automatically turn on and off any additional stages of heating as required. • Automatic Heating and Cooling: This mode can be useful during times of the year and in climates when it is cool at night requiring heating but warm in the afternoon requiring cooling.
– 20 – Optional Settings For Additional Thermostat Features The Model 8556 thermostat is equipped with 8 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.
– 21 – No. 3 – 4 Minute / 2 Minute Minimum Equipment On / Off T imes. This switch is factory preset at 2 minutes. This switch provides short cycle protection for the furnace/air conditioner .
– 22 – No. 5 – Fan with Heat Call. This switch was set by the installing contractor to operate the thermostat properly with your equipment. Do not change the position of this switch without consulting with the installing contractor . No. 6 – Single- / Multi-Stage Outputs.
– 23 – T o change the DIP switch settings, the thermostat must be removed from the base which is attached to the wall. The power to the thermostat must be turned off before disassembling or the thermostat can be permanently damaged.
Figure 2 Figure 3 d) Gently push in and pry up on the handle of the screwdriver until the lock tab disengages from the catch tab (you should feel or hear a click – see Figure 2) . e) After the latch releases, grip the thermostat panel at the bottom corners and swing it up and away from the base to completely separate (see Figure 3) .
Once the thermostat panel has been opened and removed from the base, turn the thermostat over and locate the DIP switches found on the circuit board according to the following drawing: Be careful to change only the intended DIP switches per the explanation given at the beginning of this section.
Figure 4 b) Align the hinge tabs on the base and thermostat panel. Swing the panel to the base and snap in place at bottom of thermostat panel (see Figure 4) . c) T urn the thermostat power back on. CAUTION: TO PREVENT DAMAGE, A VOID CONT ACT WITH BLUE TEMPERA TURE SENSOR ON BOTTOM RIGHT -HAND CORNER OF THERMOST A T CIRCUIT BOARD.
– 27 – Using The A vailable LED Indicators This model is equipped with 2 LED indicator lights. These LED s are located along the top edge of the thermostat panel (not on the display) and look like small, clear edges protruding out of the top of the thermostat.
– 28 – This thermostat is equipped with a continuous memory feature which does not require any battery . The thermostat will never lose what has been programmed regardless of the length of the power outage.
– 29 – Limited W arranty Y our Research Products Corporation Aprilaire ® Thermostat unit is expressly warranted for two (2) years from date of installation to be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
B2202159 REV . 04/01 1 10-791B P .O. BOX 1467 • MADISON, WI 53701-1467 Products For Better Indoor Air Quality ™ The Aprilaire ® Total Indoor Air Comfort System is an integrated group of air quality enhancement products designed to work with your heating and cooling system to make your home more comfortable.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Aprilaire 8556 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Aprilaire 8556 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Aprilaire 8556 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Aprilaire 8556 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Aprilaire 8556, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Aprilaire 8556.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Aprilaire 8556. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Aprilaire 8556 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
