Aprilaire 8710 Setup guide

Model 8710
Wireless Thermostat
Safety & Installation Instructions
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Application .................................3
Features ....................................3
Specifications...............................3
Control Module
1. Installation ..............................4
2. Wiring ..................................4
3. Location ................................6
4. Removing the Sub-Base ....................6
5. Installing the Sub-Base ....................7
6. Installing the Batteries.....................7
7. Thermostat Installer Options ................8
8. Setting the Zone Number..................10
9. Setting the Home Number .................10
10. Programming the Control Module ...........11
11. Selecting Equipment Type .................12
12. Fan Operation ...........................12
13. Minimum Off Time .......................13
14. Minimum Run Time ......................13
15. Heating Setpoint Limit ....................14
16. Cooling Setpoint Limit ....................14
17. Heat / Cool Setpoint Differential............15
18. First Stage Differential....................15
19. Second Stage Differential .................16
20. Third Stage Differential ...................16
21. Stage Timing............................17
22. Calibrating the Temperature Sensor Offset....17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
Compatible
Equipment
Single stage, multi-stage and
heat pumps (3 heat / 2 cool)
Output Terminals W1/B, O, W2/E, Y1, Y2, G
Fan Operation Gas or electric
LED Indicator Multi-color indicates heating,
cooling and fan calls
Communications Wireless, 915MHz, proprietary
protocol
Range Up to 100 feet
Control Module
Power 24VAC, 2.4VA
Control Module
Housing Molded plastic
Control Module
Dimensions 5.09 x 2.65 x 1.10 inches (WHD)
Thermostat
Dimensions 5.00 x 4.50 x 1.00 inches (WHD)
•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.
APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES

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1INSTALLATION
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.
2WIRING
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.
CONTROL MODULE
2.65”
.187” DIA.
2PLCS
4.57”
1.10”
5.09”
B/1W
O
E/2W
1Y
2Y
G
R
C
COM
GAS /ELECTRICHVAC SYSTEM
R
Y1
Y2
W2
W1
G
W1/B
O
W2/E
Y1
Y2
G
R
C
WIRING – GAS / ELECTRIC (UP TO 2 HEAT / 2 COOL)
COM
HEAT PUMP SYSTEM
R
Y1
Y2
W2/E
O
B
G
W1/B
O
W2/E
Y1
Y2
G
R
C
WIRING – HEAT PUMP (UP TO 3 HEAT / 2 COOL)

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3LOCATION
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 thermsotat in areas where the air movement
is limited, affected by direct sunlight or other areas not
typical of the temperature in the space.
4REMOVING THE SUB-BASE
Hold the sub-base with one hand, press the case as
shown below and pull the bottom of the thermostat
from the sub-base. Refer to the illustrations to the right.
THERMOSTAT
PRESS HERE TO RELEASE
CASE FROM SUB-BASE
5INSTALLING THE SUB-BASE
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.
6INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
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.
The LCD will display the time of day, the setpoint
temperature and the room temperature.

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7THERMOSTAT INSTALLER OPTIONS
The installer options can be accessed by pressing and
holding the ENTER key for seven seconds. The LCD
displays Option 01 for setting the number. (See Installer
Options Chart.)
Press or hold the NEXT key to advance to the next
option. The LCD will advance through to Option 15 and
then return to Option 01.
Press the ENTER key to save all options in nonvolatile
flash ram.
If only one wireless thermostat and control module are
used in an application, the thermostat can be left with
the factory default setting of and Zone = 01 and
Home = 01.
If multiple wireless thermostats and control
modules are used that are less than 500 feet away
from one another, each thermostat must be set to
a different Home number. For convenience, set
the Installer Options with the thermostat off the
subbase and in easy access of its control module.
Option Description
01
Zone number
Range 01 to 08
Default 01
02
Home number
Range 01 to 32
Default 01
03 Program Control Module with Zone
and Home address - Default 01
04
Equipment type
Range 00- G/E 01- Heat Pump
Default 00- G/E
05
Indoor Fan Operation
Range 00- Gas 01- Electric
Default 00- Gas
06
Minimum Off Time
Range 01 to 09 minutes
Default 00 minutes
07
Minimum Run Time
Range 01 to 09 minutes
Default 00 minutes
08
Maximum allowable heating setpoint
Range 60 to 85F
Default 85F
Option Description
09
Minimum allowable cooling setpoint
Range 55 to 80F
Default 65F
10
Heat/Cool Setpoint Differential
Range 02 to 06F
Default 02F
11
Stage 1 Temperature Differential
Range 01 to 04F
Default 01F
12
Stage 2 Temperature Differential
Range 01 to 10F
Default 03F
13
Stage 3 Temperature Differential
Range 01 to 12F
Default 05F
14
Staging Time
Range 0=OFF 1=ON
Default 0
15
Staging Time When 14 = 1 (ON)
Range 15 - 30 (1 Minute Increments)
Default 15
INSTALLER OPTIONS CHART
RESETTING FACTORY DEFAULTS
To reset the factory defaults, remove the batteries
and re-install them while holding down the SYSTEM
key. All prior changes will default to the factory
settings. This will require resetting the time of day
and programming schedules if necessary. Refer to the
Installer Options Chart default settings to make any
additional changes.

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9SETTING THE HOME NUMBER
Press the NEXT key to select Option 02. The Home
number is used to distinguish between thermostats
and control modules that are less than 500 feet away
from one another. This could be a home with two HVAC
systems or a multi-family residence.
Use the Up and Down keys to set the Home number
for the thermostat. The Home number can be set from
01 to 32. Skip this option if no other thermostats and
modules are nearby.
After selecting the Zone and Home numbers for the
thermostat, the control module must be paired with the
thermostat. Follow these steps:
1.Power the control module.
2.Press the program button on the control module, the
LED will blink red and green. You have 30 seconds to
complete the following steps:
3.On the thermostat enter the installer options (press
and hold ENTER).
4.Press NEXT twice to select Option 03 of the installer
options (as shown below).
5.Press ENTER to complete the pairing. The thermostat
will return to the home screen. The LED on the control
module will stop flashing red and yellow and display
the thermostats current state. The thermostat is now
paired with the control module.
10 PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL MODULE
Option
Home
CANCEL NEXT
ENTER
Option
Zone
CANCEL NEXT
ENTER
8SETTING THE ZONE NUMBER
Use the Up and Down keys to set the number for the
each thermostat. The Zone number can be set from 01
to 08.
Zone Numbers can be used to identify individual
thermostats. Press the NEXT key to advance to the next
option. Press the ENTER key if no more options are to
be changed.
Option
Zone
CANCELNEXT
ENTER
PRESS PROGRAM BUTTON
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

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11 SELECTING EQUIPMENT TYPE
The control module can be set for either gas/electric
or heat pump operation. Press the NEXT key to select
Option 04 and press the Up or Down key to select
00 = Gas/Electric or 01 = Heat Pump operation.
Option
CANCEL NEXT
ENTER
SetTo
12 FAN OPERATION
Press the NEXT key to select Option 05. The fan can
be set to 00 = Gas operation where the equipment
activates the HVAC system fan during heating calls or to
01 = 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.
13 MINIMUM OFF TIME
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 NEXT key to select Option 06 and press the
Up or Down key to set the Minimum Off Time.
14 MINIMUM RUN TIME
The Minimum Run Time influences the cycling rate and
helps to evaporate condensation in heat exchangers.
Press the NEXT key to select Option 07 and press the
Up or Down key to set the Minimum Run Time.
Option
CANCELNEXT
ENTER
SetTo
Option
CANCELNEXT
ENTER
SetTo
Option
CANCELNEXT
ENTER
SetTo

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15 HEATING SETPOINT LIMIT
The maximum heating setpoint the user can set is 60
to 85F.
Press the NEXT key to select Option 08 and press the
Up or Down key to set maximum allowable heating
setpoint.
Option
CANCEL NEXT
ENTER
SetTo
16 COOLING SETPOINT LIMIT
The minimum cooling setpoint the user can set is 55
to 80F.
Press the NEXT key to select Option 09 and press the
Up or Down key to set minimum allowable cooling
setpoint.
17 HEAT / COOL SETPOINT DIFFERENTIAL
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 NEXT key to select Option 10 and press the
Up or Down key to set the setpoint differential.
18 FIRST STAGE DIFFERENTIAL
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 NEXT key to select Option 11 and press the
Up or Down key to set the first stage differential.
Option
CANCEL NEXT
ENTER
SetTo
Option
CANCEL NEXT
ENTER
SetTo
Option
CANCEL NEXT
ENTER
SetTo

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19 SECOND STAGE DIFFERENTIAL
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.
Press the NEXT key to select Option 12 and the Up
or Down 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.
Note: Each stage differential is set at the desired number
of degrees from the setpoint not the previous stage.
Option
CANCEL NEXT
ENTER
SetTo
20 THIRD STAGE DIFFERENTIAL
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 NEXT key to select Option 13 and the
Up or Down key to set the third stage temperature
differential. The third stage temperature differential
cannot be set below the second stage differential.
21 STAGE TIMING
The Staging Override Time will turn on the next stage
even though the temperature differential has not been
reached.
Press the NEXT key to select Option 14 and the Up or
Down key to set the stage timing.
22 CALIBRATING THE TEMPERATURE
SENSOR OFFSET
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 and hold the MENU key until the calibration
screen appears as shown. Use the Up and Down keys
to adjust the temperature calibration offset. Press the
ENTER key to save the setting and return to normal
thermostat operation.
Option
CANCEL NEXT
ENTER
SetTo
Option
CANCEL NEXT
ENTER
SetTo
MENU
Inside
CANCELNEXT
ENTER

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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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