Model 8830 Home Comfort Control™ Communicating Wi-Fi Thermostat READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Owner’s Manual Includes Operating Instructions and Warranty Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME COMFORT CONTROL™ Home Comfort Control features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls & display overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Equipment control module LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 WI-FI SETUP & REMOTE ACCESS Wi-Fi setup & remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME COMFORT CONTROL ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME COMFORT CONTROL CONTROLS & DISPLAY OVERVIEW – HOME SCREEN CONTROLS & DISPLAY OVERVIEW – MAIN MENU ROOM TEMPERATURE CURRENT DAY OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ROOM RELATIVE HUMIDITY FAN MODE SETTING AIR CLEANING BUTTON (ENTERS EVENT-BASED™ AIR CLEANING CONTROL SCREEN) FAN MODE BUTTON HUMIDITY CONTROL BUTTON (ENTERS HUMIDITY CONTROL SCREEN) SYSTEM MODE SETTING FRESH AIR BUTTON (ENTERS VENTILATION CONTROL SCREEN) SYSTEM MODE BUTTON TEMPERATURE ADJUSTM
ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME COMFORT CONTROL EQUIPMENT CONTROL MODULE LEDs POWER/STATUS – On solid during normal operation. Flashes when connection to the Home Comfort Control is lost, and at power-up while the connection is being established. 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.
WI-FI SETUP STEP 3 OPERATION STEP 4 Configure the Home Comfort Control to connect to the Wi-Fi network. Verify the Home Comfort Control is connected to the Wi-Fi network. Open a web browser on your computer or mobile device. In the browser enter: Once all the required information is entered in the web browser interface, the Home Comfort Control will connect to the Wi-Fi network you selected.
OPERATION SELECT FAN SETTING (ON/AUTO/CIRC) When the fan mode is changed during a program event it remains in that mode until the next event starts. The fan must be programmed to FAN ON in the schedule to run continuously through all events. OPERATION CLEAN SCREEN Press [MENU] to enter the main menu. Press [CLEAN SCREEN] to disable the touch 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.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS EVENT-BASED™ AIR CLEANING EVENT-BASED™ AIR CLEANING (CONTINUED) Press [AIR CLEANING] on the Home screen to enter the Air Cleaning screen. 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 automatically turn on.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS HUMIDITY CONTROL HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED) Press [HUMIDITY CONTROL] on the Home screen to enter the Humidity Control screen. In automatic mode you will receive the optimum amount of humidity so that your home and its furnishings are protected from the damaging effects of excess condensation or low humidity during heating season. The control automatically adjusts your home’s RH based on the outdoor temperature.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED) HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED) In manual mode it is important to anticipate a drop in outdoor temperature and reduce the setting accordingly to avoid excessive condensation. Use the following table to determine the proper RH setting.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED) HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED) If dehumidification is installed the Home Comfort Control can be configured, through the installer setup, 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 and can be used to turn the dehumidification On or Off.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED) FRESH AIR Humidity Control Screen with only Dehumidification Installed Press [FRESH AIR] on the Home screen to enter the Fresh Air screen. DEHUMIDIFICATION SETPOINT DEHUMIDIFIER ADJUSTMENT If ventilation is installed, Fresh Air can operate in four different modes. Off: Ventilation will not run.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS FRESH AIR (CONTINUED) SET TIME AND DATE Fresh Air Screen Press [MENU] to enter the main menu. Press [Next], then or to set the minute. Press [SET CLK/DATE] to enter clock menu. Press [Next], then or to set the month. Press [Next], then or to set the day. Press [Next], then or to set the year. Press [DONE] to save and exit, or [CANCEL] to exit without saving.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS UNDERSTANDING PROGRAM SCHEDULES UNDERSTANDING PROGRAM SCHEDULES (CONTINUED) The daily schedule is split into four sections: Use the table below to assist in modifying the schedule. WAKE: Temperature you would prefer to wake up to. Setpoint LEAVE: Temperature when you are away from the house. Event designator RETURN: Temperature you would prefer to return home to. WAKE SLEEP: Temperature you would prefer while sleeping.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS CHANGING PROGRAM SCHEDULES CHANGING PROGRAM SCHEDULES (CONTINUED) Press [MENU] to enter the main menu. Press [SET SCHEDULE] to enter schedule programming. Press or to select the day. Press [Next], then the first event. or to set the start time of Press [Next], then the first event. or to set the setpoints of Press [Next], then [FAN] to set the fan mode of the first event. Press [Next] to advance to the next event.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS HEAT BLAST® Heat Blast will raise the current room temperature 3°F to 5°F based on the installer setup, and then resume normal operation. ® Press [Heat Blast] to activate Heat Blast. PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – TEMPORARY TEMPORARY PROGRAM HOLD Press or to immediately adjust the temperature when the schedule is running. This will temporarily hold the temperature setting until the next scheduled event.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – AWAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – VACATION AWAY VACATION PROGRAM HOLD Press [NEXT], then adjust the dehumidification setting. The Away feature, if enabled, allows the Home Comfort Control to be set to a predefined setpoint(s) by simply pressing the Away button in your home automation interface (if supported). The default cooling setpoint is 85°F (29.5°C), the default heating setpoint is 62°F (16.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOLDS WI-FI MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOLDS – VACATION (CONTINUED) CLEARING ROUTER SETTINGS Press [Next], then [FAN] to set the fan mode. Press [Next], then or to set end date. Press [Next], then or to set end time. If you purchase a new Wi-Fi router or change the security settings on your existing router, the router settings in the Home Comfort Control need to be cleared so the new Wi-Fi router settings can be entered.
WI-FI MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WI-FI MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING DISABLING THE WI-FI RADIO Wi-Fi connection status Radio status indicator Message Center Normal Operation. Wi-Fi signal strength is indicated by the appropriate number of bars. No corresponding message The Home Comfort Control Wi-Fi settings have not been entered. Refer to Wi-Fi Setup on pages 7-8 for instructions for entering the Wi-Fi settings. The frame is displayed and the bars cycle from 0 to 4.
SETUP MENU SETUP MENU HOW TO ENTER THE SETUP MENU TO CHANGE SETTINGS USER SYSTEM SETTINGS TABLE Press [MENU] to enter the main menu. Press [SETUP] to enter the setup menu. Press flashes.) or to adjust the setting. (Selected option Press [DONE] to save and exit, or [CANCEL] to exit without saving. The Home Comfort Control will discard changes and exit if nothing is pressed within 60 seconds. The following table is the list of the settings and their details. Default settings are shown in bold.
SETUP MENU SETUP MENU USER SYSTEM SETTINGS TABLE (CONTINUED) USER SYSTEM SETTINGS TABLE (CONTINUED) User system setting Factory default setting (bold) and setting range User system setting Prevents or limits changes to the heating and cooling setpoints at the Home Comfort Control. If set to Full, no changes to the setpoints are allowed. If set to Range, changes to the setpoint are limited by the Max Temp Setpoint Change in Lockout.
SETUP MENU HOME COMFORT CONTROL™ FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire® Home Comfort Control™ is expressly warranted for five (5) years from date of installation to be free from defects in materials or workmanship.
FCC DECLARATION IC STATEMENT Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RSS-GEN, Sec. 7.1.
P.O. Box 1467 • Madison, WI 53701-1467 • Phone: 800/545-2219 • Fax: 608/257-4357 www.aprilaire.com 61001135 9.15 B2206508A U.S. Patent Numbers 8,146,376, 8,596,078 and other patents pending.
