Aprilaire 8710 Setup guide

Model 8710
Wireless Thermostat
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WIRELESS THERMOSTAT
CONTROL MODULE
MODEL 8710
SOLID RED=HEAT1
FLASHING RED=HEAT2
SOLID YELLOW=COOL1
SOLID GREEN=FAN
FLASHING GREEN=NO CALLS
FLASHING GREEN & RED=NO SIGNAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Application
Features
Specifications
Control Module
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Installation
Wiring
Location
Removing the Sub-Base
Installing the Sub-Base
Installing Batteries
Thermostat Installer Options
Setting the Zone Number
Setting the Home Number
Programming the Control Module
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Selecting Equipment Type
Fan Operation
Minimum Off Time
Minimum Run Time
Heating Setpoint Limit
Cooling Setpoint Limit
Heat / Cool Setpoint Temperature
First Stage Differential
Second Stage Differential
Third Stage Differential
Timed Upstaging
Stage Time
Calibrating the Temperature Sensor
Troubleshooting
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APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS
The Model 8710 is a 7-day programmable, battery
powered thermostat that communicates via an RF
wireless data link to a control module located near the
HVAC equipment.
The Model 8710 can control single stage, multi-stage
and heat pumps with up to 3 stages of heating and 2
stages of cooling.
FEATURES
Manual or programmable selection with up to four
schedules per day.
Wireless 915MHz proprietary protocol with up to 100’
transmission range.
Easy access, front-loading battery compartment. 2
AA batteries included.
Compatible
Equipment
Output Terminals
Fan Operation
LED Indicator
Communications
Range
Control Module
Power
Control Module
Housing
Control Module
Dimensions
Thermostat
Dimensions
Single stage, multi-stage and heat
pumps (3 heat / 2 cool)
W1/B, O, W2/E, Y1, Y2, G
Gas or electric
Multi-color indicates heating, cooling
and fan calls.
Wireless, 915MHz, proprietary
protocol
Up to 100 feet
24VAC, 2.4VA
Molded plastic
5.09 x 2.65 x 1.10 inches (WHD)
5.00 x 4.50 x 1.00 inches (WHD)
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CONTROL MODULE
INSTALLATION1
The control module should be installed close to the
equipment being controlled. Do not install it within a
metal enclosure that might interfere with wireless
communications. Only standard 18 gauge thermostat
wire is required to wire the module to the equipment.
Two #6 sheet metal mounting screws are included or the
module can be installed with double-backed adhesive
tape.
WIRING2
The control module is powered by the 24VAC from
HVAC system. The diagrams below show wiring when
configured for Gas / Electric and Heat Pump systems.
Refer to the wiring diagrams on the following page.
2.65” .187” DIA.
2 PLCS.
5.09”
4.57”
1.10”
COM R G Y2 Y1 W2/E O W1/B
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WIRING - GAS / ELECTRIC (UP TO 2 HEAT / 2 COOL)
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G
Y2
Y1
W2/E
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W1/B
COM
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G
Y2
Y1
W2
W1
GAS / ELECTRIC HVAC SYSTEM
WIRING - HEAT PUMP (UP TO 3 HEAT / 2 COOL)
COM
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G
Y2
Y1
W2/E
O
W1/B
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G
Y2
Y1
W2/E
O
B
HEAT PUMP SYSTEM
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THERMOSTAT
LOCATION3
The thermostat should be located in an area that
represents the ambient space temperature and within
100 feet of the control module. Do not install the
thermostat in an area where drafts are present, near the
floor, behind doors or on an external wall. Avoid placing
the thermostat in areas where the air movement is
limited, affected by direct sunlight or other areas not
typical of the temperature in the space.
REMOVING THE SUB-BASE4
Hold the sub-base with one hand, press the case as
shown to the right and pull the bottom of the thermostat
from the sub-base. Refer to the illustration to the right.
PRESS HERE TO RELEASE
CASE FROM SUB-BASE
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INSTALLING THE SUB-BASE5
The thermostat should be installed approximately 5 feet
above the floor.
Level the sub-base for appearance and use the wall
anchors and screws provided.
INSTALLING BATTERIES6
Slide the battery cover off and install two AA batteries
included with the thermostat. Install the batteries with the
positive terminals to the right as shown. Replace the
battery cover.
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The LCD will display the time of day, the setpoint
temperature and the room temperature.
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THERMOSTAT INSTALLER OPTIONS7
To reset the factory defaults, remove the batteries and
re-install them while holding the key. All prior
changes will default to the factory settings. This will
require setting the Zone and Home number and linking
to a control module, resetting the time of day and
programming schedules if necessary. Refer to the
Installer Options Chart default settings to make any
additional changes.
SYSTEM
RESETTING FACTORY DEFAULTS
If multiple wireless thermostat/control module sets are
used that are less than 500 feet away from one another,
the zone and/or home number for each thermostat must
be changed and each thermostat needs to be to a
control module. It’s helpful to have the thermostat and
control module near each other while setting the Zone
and Home numbers and linking.
Linked
APPLICATIONS USING MULTIPLE THERMOSTAT
AND CONTROL MODULE SETS
If only one wireless thermostat/control module set is
used in an application and there are no other units
installed within 500 feet, the thermostat and control
module can be left with the factory default setting of
and . Zone = 01 Home = 01
Make sure the thermostat and control module are powered and the module LED is
blinking green.
START THE LINKING PROCESS
Anytime the Zone and/or the Home number is changed
in the thermostat, blinks on the display indicating
that the thermostat needs to be linked with a control
module. The thermostat displays when
successfully linked with a control module.
LINK
LINKED
Installer options can be accessed by pressing and
holding the key for seven seconds. The LCD
displays Option 01. Skip Options 1, 2 and 3 by pressing
the key until Option 04 is displayed. (See Installer
Options Chart on page 9 or Option 04 on page 12).
Press anytime to exit installer options.
ENTER
NEXT
CANCEL
Press and hold the on the control
module. The LED turns yellow. Continue holding until the
LED blinks red/yellow, then release. The module will
continue blinking red/yellow for about six minutes until
the module is linked to a thermostat or power is
removed.
PUSHBUTTON
Go to Option 01, page 10.
For troubleshooting, see page 18.
The thermostat and control module are factory set to
and and are linked. After the first
communication (an equipment call), the thermostat will
display on the screen.
Zone = 01 Home = 01
LINKED

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INSTALLER OPTIONS CHART
Option Description
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
Zone number
Range 1 to 8
Default 1
Home number
Range 1 to 32
Default 1
Program Control Module with Zone
and Home address
Equipment Type
Range GE or HP
Default GE
Indoor Fan Operation
Range GA or EL
Default GA
Minimum Off Time
Range 1 to 9 minutes
Default 0
Minimum Run Time
Range 1 to 9 minutes
Default 0
Maximum allowable heating setpoint
Range 60 to 85F
Default 85
Option Description
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10
11
12
13
14
15
Minimum allowable cooling setpoint
Range 55 to 80F
Default 65F
Heat/Cool Setpoint Differential
Range 2 to 6F
Default 2F
Stage 1 Temperature Differential
Range 1 to 4F
Default 1F
Stage 2 Temperature Differential
Range 1 to 10F
Default 3F
Stage 3 Temperature Differential
Range 1 to 12F
Default 5F
Staging Time
Range On or Off
Default Off
Staging Time When 14 = On
Range 15 - 30 (1 Minute Increments)
Default 15
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Calibrate Temperature
Range NA
Default NA

SETTING THE ZONE NUMBER8SETTING THE HOME NUMBER9
Skip this option if using the default setting Home 01 by
by pressing the key.
The number only needs to be changed if there
are neighboring installations that are less than 500 feet
away from one another. If there are no neighboring
installations, use the factory default .
1. Use the and keys to change the
number if necessary.
2. Press the key.
NEXT
Home
Home = 01
UP DOWN Home
NEXT
Option
Zone
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Home
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Skip this option if using default setting Zone 01 by
pressing the key..
1. Press and hold the key for seven seconds to
display Option 01, setting the Zone Number.
2. Use the and keys to change the Zone
number, then press the key.
When changing Zone numbers, the first thermostat /
module set can use the factory default setting of
. Set the second set to , third set to
, etc.
NEXT
ENTER
UP DOWN
NEXT
Zone = 01 Zone = 02
Zone = 03

PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL MODULE10
1. Press the key to Link . The thermostat
returns to the Home screen. Once linked, the thermostat
displays and the control module LED blinks
green.
ENTER
LINKED
LED INDICATION
Flashing Green - No Calls
Solid Yellow - First stage cooling
Flashing Yellow - Second stage cooling
Solid Red - First stage heating
Flashing Red - Second stage heating
Solid Green - Fan
Flashing Green & Red - No signal
Option
Zone
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
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Relay
Relay
Relay
Relay
Relay
Test Communication - Initiate a heating call. The control
module LED will change to red indicating successful
communication from the thermostat. Set the thermostat
system mode back to .Off
Continue set up by accessing the installer options. Skip
Options 1, 2 and 3 by pressing the key until
Option 04 is displayed.
NEXT
Remove batteries from thermostat and remove power to
the control module before linking additional units.
This option the thermostat to a control module.
If the thermostat does not need to be linked to a module,
skip this option by pressing the or key.
Links
NEXT CANCEL

SELECTING EQUIPMENT TYPE11
The control module can be set for either gas/electric or
heat pump operation. Press the key to select
and press the or key to select
GE = Gas/Electric or HP = Heat Pump operation.
NEXT
Option 04 Up Down
FAN OPERATION12
Press the key to select . The fan can
be set to GA = Gas operation where the equipment
activates the HVAC system fan during heating calls or to
EL = Electric operation where the module activates the
fan during heating calls. In heat pumps and all cooling
calls, the module activates the fan (G) terminal.
NEXT Option 05
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
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MINIMUM OFF TIME13
The minimum Off time prevents the compressor from
restarting too quickly. Large HVAC systems should use a
longer Off time. The minimum Off time and the minimum
Run time also influence the cycling rate.
Press the key to select and press the
or key to set the Minimum Off Time.
NEXT Option 06
Up Down
MINIMUM RUN TIME14
The Minimum Run Time influences the cycling rate and
helps to evaporate condensation in heat exchangers.
Press the key to select and press the
or key to set the Minimum Run Time.
NEXT Option 07
Up Down
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Set To
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Set To
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HEATING SETPOINT LIMIT15
The maximum heating setpoint the user can set is 60 to
85F.
Press the key to select and press the
or key to set maximum allowable heating
setpoint.
NEXT Option 08
Up Down
COOLING SETPOINT LIMIT16
The maximum cooling setpoint the user can set is 55 to
80F.
Press the key to select and press the
or key to set maximum allowable cooling
setpoint.
NEXT Option 09
Up Down
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Set To
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Set To
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HEAT / COOL SETPOINT DIFFERENTIAL17
The Heat/Cool temperature differential prevents the
heating setpoint from being set above or too close to
the cooling setpoint, resulting in inadvertent cycling
between heating and cooling.
Press the key to select and press the
or key to set the setpoint differential.
NEXT Option 10
Up Down
FIRST STAGE DIFFERENTIAL18
First stage temperature differential determines the
sensitivity of the thermostat. A lower differential will
cause the thermostat to cycle more often with smaller
temperature swings.
If the temperature differential between indoor
temperature and setpoint temperature is greater than
the first stage temperature differential, first stage heating
or cooling will be activated.
Press the key to select and press the
or key to set the first stage differential.
NEXT Option 11
Up Down
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Set To
Set To
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SECOND STAGE DIFFERENTIAL19
Second stage temperature differential determines when the
equipment advances from first to second stage. If the
temperature differential between indoor temperature and
setpoint exceeds the second stage temperature differential,
the equipment activates second stage heating or cooling.
THIRD STAGE DIFFERENTIAL20
Third stage temperature differential determines when
the equipment advances from second to third stage.
Setting the differential temperatures the same for
second stage and third stage turns second and third
stage on at the same time.
Press the key to select and the
or key to set the third stage temperature
differential. The third stage temperature differential
cannot be set below the second stage differential.
NEXT Option 13 Up
Down
Press the key to select and the or
key to set the second stage temperature
differential. If the first stage temperature differential is
greater than third stage temperature differential, first
stage differential will automatically be incremented.
NEXT Option 12 Up
Down
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Set To
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Set To
Note: Each stage differential is set at the desired number
of degrees from the setpoint not the previous stage.
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TIMED UPSTAGING - ON or OFF21
Timed Upstaging will turn on the next stage even though
the temperature differential has not been reached.
Press the key to select and the to
turn Timed Upstaging On or press the Down key to turn
Timed Upstaging Off.
NEXT Option 14 Up
UPSTAGING TIME22
If Timed Upstaging is turned on, Option 15 is used to set
the stage timing.
Press the key to select and the or
key set the stage timing.
NEXT Option 15 Up
Down
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Set To
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CALIBRATING THE TEMPERATURE
SENSOR OFFSET
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Typically, it is not necessary to adjust the temperature
calibration offset from the factory setting. If calibration is
necessary, a high quality electronic digital thermometer
must be used. Place the thermometer sensor probe next
to the thermostat sensor and allow five minutes before
comparing the temperature readings.
Press the key to select and use the
or keys to adjust the temperature calibration
offset. Press key to save the options and return
to normal thermostat operation.
NEXT Option 16
Up Down
ENTER
Option
CANCEL NEXT ENTER
Inside
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TROUBLESHOOTING THERMOSTAT
AND CONTROL MODULE LINKING
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Changed Zone or Home number but didn’t complete
linking sequence
If necessary, terminate control module linking outlined
above. Relink the thermostat and control module by
starting the linking process outlined on page 8 and link
the units by using options 1, 2 and 3 outlined on pages
10 and 11.
Not sure what thermostat goes with what module
Relink each thermostat and control module set by
starting the linking process outlined on page 8 and link
the units by using options 1, 2 and 3 outlined on pages
10 and 11.
Relink the thermostat and control module by starting the
linking process outlined on page 8 and link the units by
using options 1, 2 and 3 outlined on pages 10 and 11.
Need to terminate control module linking
The control module blinks red/yellow when waiting to be
linked with a thermostat. To terminate the linking
process in the module, either remove power to the
module and then power back on or wait about six
minutes for it to time out. LED will blink green. The
control module retains its home and zone number.
Relink to a thermostat if necessary
Mistakenly pressed ENTER in Option 03

This installation manual should not be left with unauthorized users as it contains installer setup functions
which, if not correctly set, may cause damage to the HVAC equipment or seriously affect performance.
This manual is to be used in conjunction with the supplied Owner’s Manual.
Although great care has been taken in preparation of this manual, Research Products Corporation takes
no responsibility for errors or omissions contained herein. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure
that this thermostat and the equipment connected to it operate in a safe and efficient manner.
Due to ongoing product improvements, Research Products Corporation reserves the right to change the specifications
of the Model 8710 wireless thermostat or its components without notice.
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