AprilAire 8600 - Manual

AprilAire 8600

A user manual for the Aprilaire Model 8600 Universal Touch Screen Thermostat, this document covers essential topics like installation procedures, wiring configurations, system setup, and troubleshooting. Key areas include mounting guidelines, optional sensor integration, transformer-based HVAC control settings, and factory default configurations for heat/cool or heat pump systems. The manual also provides detailed instructions for testing equipment operation via the built-in test menu and includes a quick-reference guide for interpreting display controls and error codes.

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 1 – Safety and Installation Overview
  • Page 2 – Thermostat Mounting and Sensor Installation
  • Page 3 – Thermostat Mounting Procedures
  • Page 4 – Installation Wiring Instructions
  • Page 5 – Heat Pump System Wiring and Setup
  • Page 6 – Installer System Settings Table
  • Page 7 – System Setup and Testing Parameters
  • Page 8 – System Test Menu Operation
  • Page 9 – Equipment Operation Test Tables
  • Page 10 – Control and Display Reference
  • Page 11 – Troubleshooting Guide
  • Page 12 – Product Features and Specifications
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Safety &

Installation

Instructions

Model 8600 Universal

Touch Screen Thermostat

Installation location recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Outdoor temperature sensor (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remote temperature sensor (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Thermostat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Power & reset options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Wiring terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Wiring diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

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SETUp & TESTINg

REfERENCES

Equipment type selection switch (SW1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installer setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
System test menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Quick reference to controls & display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Thermostat features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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Brand
AprilAire
Model
8600
Document type
Manual
Language(s)
English
Pages
12
File size
1.1 MB
Format
PDF

Summary

Page 1 - Safety and Installation Overview

Table of contents for safety and installation instructions, including wiring diagrams and troubleshooting references.

Page 2 - Thermostat Mounting and Sensor Installation

Guidelines for recommended mounting locations, restrictions, and instructions for installing optional outdoor temperature sensors with wiring terminal details.

Page 3 - Thermostat Mounting Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for thermostat mounting, guidelines for remote sensor placement, and options for power/reset including dual power and memory backup.

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