Aprilaire 8910W User manual

Owner’s Manual
Includes Operating
Instructions and
Warranty Information
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Home Comfort Control™with Wi-Fi
Model 8910W

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WARNING
Do not use sharp instruments to press touch screen. Only use your fingertips.
Home Comfort Control features .....................3
Controls & display overview ......................4-5
Equipment control module LEDs .....................6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME COMFORT CONTROL™
OPERATION
Select system mode
(EM HEAT/HEAT/OFF/COOL/AUTO) .................7
Change temperature set point.......................7
Select fan setting (ON/AUTO/CIRC) ..................8
Clean screen ....................................8
Maintenance reminders............................9
Screen lockout ...................................9
WI-FI SETUP & REMOTE ACCESS
Wi-Fi setup & remote access .......................6
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
Event-Based™air cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Humidity control.................................12
Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Manual mode .............................. 14-15
If dehumidification is installed.................16-18
If dehumidification is done with air conditioner ......18
Fresh Air....................................19-20
ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME COMFORT CONTROL™
HOME COMFORT CONTROL FEATURES
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
– Humidification automatic or manual control.
– Dehumidification.
– Event-Based™air cleaning.
– Ventilation with temperature and humidity limits.

®raises the room temperature 3°F to 5°F.
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
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
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
Set time and date ...............................21
Understanding program schedules ............... 22-23
 .............................23
Changing program schedules ................... 24-25
Heat Blast®....................................26
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Temporary ................................26-27
  ...................................27
Away .......................................28
Vacation..................................29-30
SETUP MENU
WI-FI MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
How to enter the setup menu
to change settings ...............................34
 .....................35-37
Clearing router settings...........................31
Removing the Home Comfort Control from a
my.aprilaire.com account ........................31
..........................32
................32-33
WARRANTY
Limited warranty and registration...................38

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CONTROLS & DISPLAY OVERVIEW – HOME SCREEN
ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME COMFORT CONTROL
CONTROLS & DISPLAY OVERVIEW – MAIN MENU
ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME COMFORT CONTROL
FAN MODE
BUTTON
FAN MODE
SETTING
SYSTEM MODE
BUTTON
SYSTEM MODE
SETTING
WI-FI SIGNAL STRENGTHCURRENT TIME & DATE MAIN MENU BUTTONHEAT BLAST BUTTON

AIR CLEANING BUTTON
(ENTERS EVENT-BASED™AIR
CLEANING CONTROL SCREEN)
HUMIDITY CONTROL BUTTON
(ENTERS HUMIDITY CONTROL
SCREEN)
FRESH AIR BUTTON (ENTERS
VENTILATION CONTROL SCREEN)
HOLD BUTTON
(SETS OR CLEARS HOLD)
HEAT PUMP ONLY
EMERGENCY HEAT OR
AUXILIARY HEAT (RED)
SYSTEM FAULT (YELLOW)
MAINTENANCE REMINDER
(YELLOW FLASHING)
INDICATORS SHOW THROUGH HOUSING

STATUS
MESSAGE
CENTER
(SCROLLING TEXT)
 CURRENT DAY  ROOM RELATIVE HUMIDITY
SET SCHEDULE
BUTTON
USER SYSTEM SETTINGS
CLEAN SCREEN
(LOCKOUT TOUCH
SCREEN FOR 30
SECONDS)
SET VACATION HOLD
(HOLD–TO TIME AND DATE)
SET CURRENT
TIME AND DATE
DONE BUTTON
(EXIT MENU)
NOTE:


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EQUIPMENT CONTROL MODULE LEDs
ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME COMFORT CONTROL
WI-FI SETUP & REMOTE ACCESS
POWER/STATUS – On solid during normal operation. Flashes when
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
HEATING – On when heating outputs are active.
COOLING – On when cooling outputs are active.
FAN – On when fan output is active.
HUMIDIFIER – On when humidifier output is active.
DEHUMIDIFIER – On when dehumidifier output is active.
VENTILATION – On when ventilation output is active.
AIR CLEANING – On when air cleaner output is active.
For detailed instructions for connecting the Home Comfort Control™to a Wi-Fi network and registering it to an
my.aprilaire.com for instructions
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OPERATION
Press [MODE] to select:
EM HEAT:

operate in EM HEAT mode.
HEAT: Home Comfort Control controls only the heating system.
OFF: Heating and cooling systems are off.
COOL: Home Comfort Control controls only the cooling system.
AUTO:
automatically selects heating or cooling depending on the
indoor temperature.
Press [DONE][CANCEL]

is pressed within 10 seconds.
Press or 

more information.)
SELECT SYSTEM MODE
(EM HEAT/HEAT/OFF/COOL/AUTO)
CHANGE TEMPERATURE SET POINT

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Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
Press [CLEAN SCREEN]
for 30 seconds for cleaning.
Note: Use a soft damp cloth to clean the screen. Use
water or household glass cleaner. Do not spray liquids
directly on the screen.
CLEAN SCREENSELECT FAN SETTING (ON/AUTO/CIRC)
Press [FAN] to select:
ON:
air circulation/filtering.
AUTO: Fan runs only when the heating or cooling
system is on.
CIRC:

of energy savings and air circulation/cleaning.
Press [DONE][CANCEL]
without saving. The Home Comfort Control will save and

OPERATION OPERATION
When the fan mode is changed during a program event


run continuously through all events.
MAINTENANCE REMINDERS

indicate when the equipment is due for service. If a


[MENU] to enter the main menu. Press and
select YES to Service Reminders and then press [Next].
Press and to select YES for each reminder
you would like to reset. Press [Next]
reminder or [Back] to go to a previous reminder. Press
[DONE] to reset the selected service reminders.
SCREEN LOCKOUT



[MENU] for 7 seconds.

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
Press [AIR CLEANING] on the Home screen to enter
the Air Cleaning screen.

modes. Air cleaning will activate the fan for the purpose
of air cleaning.
Off: The air cleaner will not call the fan for the purpose
of air cleaning. Note:
cleaning will still occur during normal fan operation

Constant Clean:


Automatic: The air cleaner will run a minimum of
30 minutes every hour. The air cleaner will monitor
the amount of time your heating and cooling system
runs; if 30 minutes is not reached the air cleaner will


Event Clean (3 hour cycle):
cleaner will run for 3 hours continuously and then return

Clean. This option only cleans the air when needed; an

Allergies (24 hour cycle): When seasonal allergies

this option. Your air cleaner will run continuously for


Note: The Home Comfort Control will manage fan and
air cleaning selections when the selections overlap.
EVENT-BASED™AIR CLEANING
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
Air Cleaning Screen
EVENT-BASED™AIR CLEANING (CONTINUED)
AIR CLEANING MODE
SELECTION
AIR CLEANING MODE

CANCEL BUTTON
(EXIT AIR CLEANING)
DONE BUTTON (SAVE MODE
AND EXIT AIR CLEANING)

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Press [HUMIDITY CONTROL] on the Home screen to
enter the Humidity Control screen.

humidification and dehumidification.



To determined which mode the Home Comfort Control is

HUMIDITY CONTROL
In automatic mode you will receive the optimum
amount of humidity so that your home and its
furnishings are protected from the damaging effects



The humidity setting needs to be set initially to
meet your home’s conditions.






2. During the coldest portion of the first heating



accurately controlled to meet your needs and should not

INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
Humidity Control Screen for Humidification in Automatic Mode
HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED)


AUTOMATIC MODE:
INDICATION OF HUMIDIFICATION

DONE BUTTON
(EXIT HUMIDITY CONTROL)

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED)
In manual mode it is important to anticipate a drop in
outdoor temperature and reduce the setting accordingly


Outdoor Temperature/Indoor Relative Humidity
Outside Temperature Recommended RH
+50°F 50%
+40°F 45%
+30°F 40%
+20°F 35%
+10°F 30%
0°F 25%
-10°F 20%
-20°F 15%
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
Humidity Control Screen for Humidification in Manual Mode
HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED)


MANUAL MODE:
SCREEN CYCLES RECOMMENDED

FOR VARIOUS OUTDOOR

DONE BUTTON
(EXIT HUMIDITY CONTROL)

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED)
If dehumidification is installed the Home Comfort

to control dehumidification with either a whole home
dehumidifier or with the air conditioner (cooling unit).
The Home Comfort Control will allow you to set the
desired humidity (% relative humidity) level in your home


dehumidification setpoint to 60% when first installed.
Allow dehumidification to run until the initial setpoint

humidity setting.
Raise the setting if you prefer the air to be
less dry; this will reduce the amount of time that
dehumidification runs.
Lower the setting if you prefer the air to be
more dry; this will increase the amount of time that
dehumidification runs.


has to remove all the moisture that is initially in your
home. The home acts like a sponge so the moisture in
the materials of your home is at the same level as the




of time when it is first installed.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED)
Energy Saving Tip #1:

reduce dehumidification run time – if it feels clammy or

turn the dehumidifier control OFF when you open your

Energy Saving Tip #2:



setting it to in cooling mode. Consult with appropriate
professionals regarding the highest temperature that
is safe for your pets or possessions. This will keep
the humidity at a controlled level to help prevent mold


dehumidification and cooling setpoint when you will
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
Humidity Control Screen with only Dehumidification Installed
HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED)


DONE BUTTON
(EXIT HUMIDITY CONTROL)
If dehumidification is done with the air conditioner

INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
Press [FRESH AIR] on the Home screen to enter the
Fresh Air screen.

different modes.
Off: Ventilation will not run.
Automatic:

ventilation requirements.
3 Hour Event:
for 3 hours and then the fresh air mode will return to Off
or Automatic (Hourly) depending on which mode was
most recently active. This option is used when fresh air

24 Hour Event:
for 24 hours and then the fresh air mode will return to
Off or Automatic (Hourly) depending on which mode was
most recently active. This option is used when a large


FRESH AIR

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
Fresh Air Screen
FRESH AIR (CONTINUED)
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
Press [SET CLK/DATE] to enter clock menu.
SET TIME AND DATE
Press or to set the hour.
Press [Next] or to set the minute.
Press [Next] or to set the month.
Press [Next] or to set the day.
Press [Next] or to set the year.
Press [DONE][CANCEL]
without saving. The Home Comfort Control will save

Note: Once the Home Comfort Control connects to the

The Home Comfort Control will automatically update
for daylight savings.
FRESH AIR MODE SELECTION

CANCEL BUTTON
(EXIT FRESH AIR)
DONE BUTTON (SAVE MODE
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UNDERSTANDING PROGRAM SCHEDULES
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
The daily schedule is split into four sections:
WAKE: Temperature you would prefer to wake up to.
LEAVE: Temperature when you are away from the house.
RETURN: Temperature you would prefer to return home to.
SLEEP: Temperature you would prefer while sleeping.




Event designator Start time
Set temperature
FanHeat Cool
WAKE 6:00AM 70°F (21°C) 78°F (25.5°C) AUTO
LEAVE 8:00AM 62°F (16.5°C) 85°F (29.5°C) AUTO
RETURN  70°F (21°C) 78°F (25.5°C) AUTO
  62°F (16.5°C) 82°F (27.5°C) AUTO
Event designator Start time
Set temperature
FanHeat Cool
WAKE
LEAVE
RETURN

UNDERSTANDING PROGRAM SCHEDULES (CONTINUED)
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS

PROGRESSIVE RECOVERY

PRIOR to a scheduled event in order to reach the desired temperature at the start of that scheduled event.
Example:


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PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
Press [Next] or to set the start time of
the first event.
Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
Press [SET SCHEDULE] to enter schedule programming.
CHANGING PROGRAM SCHEDULES
Press or to select the day. Press [Next] or to set the setpoints of
the first event.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
Press [Next][FAN] to set the fan mode of the
first event.
CHANGING PROGRAM SCHEDULES (CONTINUED)
Press [Next]

Press [DONE] to save the schedule for the day.

Press [COPY]
programmed to any other day.
OR
Press [CANCEL]


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TEMPORARY PROGRAM HOLD
Press or 
when the schedule is running. This will temporarily hold

PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – TEMPORARY
Heat Blast®will raise the current room temperature 3°F

normal operation.
Press [Heat Blast] to activate Heat Blast.
Note:
in the Installer Setup and the Home Comfort Control is
in Heat or Emergency Heat mode.
To cancel Heat Blast
press [CANCEL]
[Heat Blast]


HEAT BLAST®
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
PERMANENT PROGRAM HOLD
Press [HOLD] to permanently hold the temperature at
its current setting while the schedule is running. This
will override the temperature settings for all events.


will stay at that setting until the hold is cancelled.
press [CANCEL HOLD].
PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – PERMANENT
Press or 


press [CANCEL HOLD].
PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – TEMPORARY
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AWAY




setpoint is 62°F (16.5°C) and the default fan mode is

To cancel Away at the thermostat press
[CANCEL HOLD].
PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – AWAY
VACATION PROGRAM HOLD
This energy saving feature allows you to suspend the

temperature and dehumidification setpoint (optional)

vacation program hold end date and time. Once the

programmed schedule will resume. If you return earlier
press [CANCEL HOLD] to resume the
programmed schedule.
Press or

temperature setting.
Press [MENU] to enter
the main menu.
Press [SET VACATION]
to enter vacation
program hold.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
Press [NEXT]
Note: If dehumidification in vacation mode is not

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Press [Next] or to set end date.
Press [Next] or to set end time.
Press [DONE][CANCEL]
without saving. The Home Comfort Control will save and

PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – VACATION (CONTINUED) CLEARING ROUTER SETTINGS REMOVING THE HOME COMFORT CONTROL
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Press [Next][FAN] to set the fan mode. If you purchase a new Wi-Fi router or change the




in the Setup Menu section on pages 34-37. Change
the setting for WiFi Disconnect and Clear Settings to
Yes and then press [DONE]. This will remove all the
previous Wi-Fi settings. Refer to the Wi-Fi Quick Start
Guide for instructions on connecting the Home Comfort
Control to your Wi-Fi network.






a home with the Home Comfort Control and need to
remove the Home Comfort Control from the previous


following section. Change the setting for Unregister the
Thermostat to Yes and then press [DONE]. This will
remove the Home Comfort Control from any account
that it is currently registered to. Refer to the Wi-Fi
Quick Start Guide for instructions on registering the

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DISABLING THE WI-FI RADIO TROUBLESHOOTING WI-FI CONNECTION
To turn off the Wi-Fi radio on the Home Comfort

Setup Menu section on pages 34-37. Change the
setting for Turn Off WiFi Radio to Yes and then press
[DONE]

simply enter the setup menu and change the setting for
Turn Off WiFi Radio to No and then press [DONE].
The Wi-Fi connection status is communicated through
the use of the radio strength indicator and the message


display.
Wi-Fi connection status Radio status indicator Message Center
Normal Operation. Wi-Fi signal strength is indicated

No corresponding message
The Home Comfort Control Wi-Fi settings
Wi-Fi
Quick Start Guide for instructions for
entering the Wi-Fi settings.

from 0 to 4.
Displays the SSID of the
thermostat. Note: The SSID

thermostat when using a
smart device to connect the
thermostat to your Wi-Fi router.
The Home Comfort Control cannot connect
to the Wi-Fi router. Verify that the router is
functioning properly.

flash on and off.
WiFi Connection Lost
The Home Comfort Control cannot connect
to the internet. Verify that your internet
connection is working.


Internet Connection Lost
There is an internal error with the Home
Comfort Control Wi-Fi radio. The Home
Comfort Control will continue to control the


Contact an HVAC professional for repair.
The frame will flash on and off. Radio Error
Wi-Fi radio turned off. Refer to the Setup

the Wi-Fi module on.
Not displayed. WiFi Turned Off

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SETUP MENU
HOW TO ENTER THE SETUP MENU TO CHANGE SETTINGS
Press [MENU] to enter the main menu.
Press [SETUP] to enter the setup menu.
Press or 
flashes.)
[DONE][CANCEL]
without saving.

if nothing is pressed within 60 seconds.
Press [Next] or [Back] to page through the settings
(the setting is displayed in the message center).
MESSAGE CENTER
(SCROLLING TEXT)
USER SYSTEM SETTINGS TABLE
SETUP MENU
bold.
User system
setting Description
Factory default setting
(bold) and setting range
Temperature
Scale
Set the thermostat to Fahrenheit or Celsius mode. Fahrenheit
Celsius
Lockout Type Sets the screen lockout level. Setting the Lockout Type to Full



the lockout feature. Note:
holding the [MENU]
None

Full
Mode Lockout 
thermostat. Note:

Disable

Fan Lockout 
thermostat. Note:

Disable

Dehum Lockout 
made at the thermostat. Note:

Disable


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USER SYSTEM SETTINGS TABLE (CONTINUED)
SETUP MENU
User system
setting Description
Factory default setting
(bold) and setting range
Setpoint Lockout 


Note:

Disable
Full
Range

Change in Lockout

Note:
Lockout is set to Range.
3°F or 1.5°C
1°F to 20°F (0.5° to 10°C)
Menu Lockout 
Note:

Disable

  7-Day

Reset Service
Reminders

reminders if they are active and resets the start date to the


No
Yes
USER SYSTEM SETTINGS TABLE (CONTINUED)
SETUP MENU
User system
setting Description
Factory default setting
(bold) and setting range
Backlight
Intensity
Note: The minimum setting is

100 Percent

WiFi Disconnect
and Clear Settings
Disconnects the Home Comfort Control from the router and


No
Yes
Turn Off WiFi
Radio

maintained.
No
Yes
Unregister the
Thermostat
Unregisters the thermostat from an Aprilaire account. Use this



you to clear the previous registration so that you can register the
thermostat to your account.
No
Yes

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Your Warranty Registration information will not be sold or shared outside of this company.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
HOME COMFORT CONTROL™FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
®Home Comfort Control™
from defects in materials or workmanship.






             
         

CONTROL INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR. IF THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID DUE TO FAILURE



This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
FCC DECLARATION
Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)

 
 
Warning (Part 15.21)

FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b))
   

 



Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 
FCC RF Radiation Exposure statement


or transmitter.