Aprilaire 8920W Owner's manual

Category
Thermostats
Type
Owner's manual

Aprilaire 8920W is a Wi-Fi Indoor Air Quality Thermostat that offers precise temperature control, remote access, and indoor air quality management. With features like humidity control, air cleaning, and fresh air ventilation, it ensures a comfortable and healthy home environment.

Aprilaire 8920W is a Wi-Fi Indoor Air Quality Thermostat that offers precise temperature control, remote access, and indoor air quality management. With features like humidity control, air cleaning, and fresh air ventilation, it ensures a comfortable and healthy home environment.

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model 8920W
Wi-Fi Indoor Air Quality ThermostatThermostat
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Product Info &
Digital Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
DISPLAY OVERVIEW� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Home Screen � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Main Menu� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
WI-FI SETUP� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
Account Creation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
iOS� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
Android Devices � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
THERMOSTAT OPERATION � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9
Select System Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9
Change Temperature Setpoint� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9
Select Fan Setting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
Set Time and Date � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
SCHEDULE AND HOLDS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13
Understanding Schedules � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13
Changing Schedules� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14
Schedule Holds� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17
Temporary Hold � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17
Permanent Hold� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17
Vacation Hold � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18
Heat Blast® (if installed)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19
Away (if installed) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19
STATUS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �20
ALERTS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21
Maintenance Reminders� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �23
WEATHER� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �24
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �25
Humidity Control � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �25
 AutomaticHumidier � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �25
 ManualHumidier� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �26
 Dehumidication� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �26
Event Based™ Air Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27
Fresh Air� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �28
USER PREFERENCES� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �29
Away Button � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �30
Lockouts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �32
Temperature Scale� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �33
Schedule Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �34
CLEAN SCREEN� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �35
WI-FI MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �36
Wi-Fi Status Indicator � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �36
Clearing Router Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 37
Removing the Thermostat from a User Account � � � � � � � � � � � � �38
Disabling the Wi-Fi Radio � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �39
LIMITED WARRANTY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �40
FEATURES
Temperature control�
Remote access and control over Wi-Fi�
Indoor air quality control�
Humidicationautomaticormanualcontrol.
Dehumidication.
Event-Based™ air cleaning�
Ventilation with temperature and humidity limits�
Heat Blast® raises the room temperature 3°F to 5°F
One touch Away�
Large touch screen with adjustable backlight�
7 day programmability�
Displays room temperature, room humidity, temperature
setting, and optional outdoor temperature�
Airlter,humidier,dehumidier,freshairandHVACservice
reminders�
Support for optional wireless outdoor temperature sensor
Programmable fan control with fan circulation mode�
Easy to use temperature control can override program
schedule at any time�
Progressive recovery ensures proper temperature at the start
of a program event
WARNING
Do not use sharp instruments to press touch screen. Only use your ngertips.
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DISPLAY OVERVIEW
HOME SCREEN
NOTE: SCREEN BRIGHTENS AFTER FIRST TOUCH
OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE
& HUMIDITY
HEATING AND
COOLING
EQUIPMENT
STATUS
HOLD MENU
& STATUS
SYSTEM MODE
SELECTION
DETAILED
EQUIPMENT STATUS
HEAT BLAST MODE
& STATUS
WEATHER FORECAST
& ALLERGY REPORT
ACTIVE ALERTS &
ALERT SETTINGS
CURRENT SCREEN
RELATED HELP
MAIN MENU
HUMIDIFIER AND/OR
DEHUMIDIFIER INDOOR
AIR QUALITY SCREEN &
SIMPLE STATUS
AIR CLEANING INDOOR
AIR QUALITY SCREEN &
SIMPLE STATUS
COOL SETTING CURRENT DATE AND TIME
WI-FI INDICATOR
FRESH AIR INDOOR
AIR QUALITY SCREEN
& SIMPLE STATUS
AWAY MODE
& STATUS
FAN MODE
SELECTION
ROOM TEMPERATURE
& HUMIDITY
HEAT SETTINGTHERMOSTAT NAME
MAIN MENU
SET SCREEN
BRIGHTNESS AND
SCREEN SAVER
SET DATE & TIME
SET SCHEDULE
CLEAN DISPLAY
Touch Menu from the home screen to access the Menu screen� The Menu screen allows access to all the thermostat settings
Display may differ depending on equipment/options installed.
CONNECT TO WI-FI
NETWORKS
VIEW CONTRACTOR
INFORMATION
SET UP AND ENABLE
VACATION SETTINGS
RETURN TO THE HOME
SCREEN FROM THE
CURRENT SCREEN
TEMPERATURE SCALE,
LOCKOUTS, AWAY
MODE SETTING,
SCHEDULE SETTINGS
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WI-FI SETUP – ACCOUNT CREATION
DOWNLOAD THE APP
1. Search and install the AprilAire Wi-Fi Thermostat App from your smart device’s app store�
CREATE A NEW APRILAIRE ACCOUNT
2. Open the app on your device
3. Tap Create Account
4. Enter a valid email address and
choose a password for your AprilAire
User Account and tap Create
Account
5. Fill in your personal information and
tap Continue
6. Enter your information and select a
world time zone� This will ensure you
have access to local weather data
and that the time on your thermostat
is correct� Tap Continue
7. For iOS platforms, continue on
page 5� For Android platforms,
continue on page 7
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WI-FI SETUP – iOS
iOS CONNECT YOUR WI-FI THERMOSTAT TO YOUR HOME NETWORK
7. Select Add a Device
8. Select your thermostat model
9. Follow the prompt at the top of the screen and press
Continue when ready� Instructions will vary depending
on your model number�
10. Select Open Network Settings to open your AprilAire
settings screen�
11. Select < Settings to access the main Settings menu
12. Scroll up to Wi-Fi and select it
13. A Wi-Fi network including “APRILAIRE” in the title should
appear in your list of network options� Tap that network
(thermostat) to proceedNOTE: This step may take up
to one minute to complete�
14. Return to the AprilAire app
15. Tap Continue
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WI-FI SETUP – iOS
iOS CONNECT YOUR WI-FI THERMOSTAT TO YOUR HOME NETWORK
SELECT YOUR HOME NETWORK
16. Select your home network from the list�
CONNECTING TO YOUR HOME NETWORK
17. We recommend that you select (show password)�
Enter the password to your home Wi-Fi network�
18. Tap Continue
19. The app will show a progress bar showing the
connection process�
20. Whennished,tapSelect Location
21. Select Home as the default location or enter a custom
location name�
22. Assign your new device to a room, or enter a custom
room name�
23. Congratulations! You have
successfully registered
your thermostat� Tap
on the tile to open the
thermostat control screen
24. You can now access and
control your thermostat
from your mobile device�
For more information, visit the
AprilAire Wi-Fi Thermostat App
page on aprilaire.com
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WI-FI SETUP – ANDROID DEVICES
ANDROID CONNECT YOUR WI-FI THERMOSTAT TO YOUR HOME NETWORK
7. Select Add a Device
8. Select your thermostat model
9. Follow the prompt at the top of the screen and
press Continue when ready� Instructions will vary
depending on your model number
10. Select Open Network Settings to open your
AprilAire settings screen
11. A Wi-Fi network including “AprilAire” in the title
should appear in your list of network options�*
Tap that network (thermostat) to proceed� Note:
This step may take up to one minute to complete
12. Return to the AprilAire app�
13. Tap Continue
* Representative Android screen. Your networking screen
may vary depending on manufacturer.
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WI-FI SETUP – ANDROID DEVICES
ANDROID CONNECT YOUR WI-FI THERMOSTAT TO YOUR HOME NETWORK
SELECT YOUR HOME NETWORK
14. Select your home network from the list�
CONNECTING TO YOUR HOME NETWORK
15. We recommend that you select (show password)�
Enter the password to your home Wi-Fi network�
16. Tap Continue
17. The app will show a progress bar showing the
connection process�
18. Whennished,tapSelect Location
19. Select Home as the default location or enter a custom
location name�
20. Assign your new device to a room, or enter a custom
room name�
21. Congratulations! You have
successfully registered
your thermostat� Tap
on the tile to open the
thermostat control screen
22. You can now access and
control your thermostat
from your mobile device�
For more information, visit the
AprilAire Wi-Fi Thermostat App
page on aprilaire.com
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THERMOSTAT OPERATION
SELECT SYSTEM MODE
1. Touch MODE to open the Thermostat
Mode screen
2. Select the desired mode
3. Touch Done to save any changes
Touch Back to discard your changes
The thermostat will automatically
discard your changes if one minute
elapses without touching Done
NOTE: Em Heat (Emergency Heat) is only
applicable to heat pump installations�
CHANGE TEMPERATURE SETPOINT
1. Touch the or arrows to adjust
the temperature setpoint� The Set
Temporary Hold pop-up will appear
2. Touch Done to save your changes
See page 17 for information on
temporary and permanent holds�
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THERMOSTAT OPERATION
SELECT FAN SETTING
When the fan mode is changed during a
scheduled event, it remains in that mode
until the next event starts� To learn about
scheduled events, see pages 13-16
1. Touch FAN to open the Fan Mode screen
2. Select the desired mode
3. Touch Done to save any changes� Touch
Back to discard your changes� The
thermostat will automatically discard
your changes if one minute elapses
without touching Done
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THERMOSTAT OPERATION
SET TIME AND DATE
The thermostat will automatically retrieve
Time and Date from the internet (if
connected)� If the thermostat is used
without an internet connection the time
can be manually adjusted�
To set the time:
1. Touch Menu to open the Menu screen
2. Touch Clock And Date to open the
Clock and Date screen
3. Touch the current time� The Set Time
pop-up will appear
4. Touch the or arrows to set the
correct hour, minutes and AM/PM�
5. Touch Done to save any changes�
Touch Back to discard your changes
The thermostat will automatically
discard your changes if one minute
elapses without touching Done
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THERMOSTAT OPERATION
SET TIME AND DATE (continued)
To set the date:
6. Touch the current date� The Set Date
pop-up will appear
7. Touch the or arrows to set
correct month, date and year
8. Touch Done to save any changes
Touch Back to discard your changes
The thermostat will automatically
discard your changes if one minute
elapses without touching Done
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SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
UNDERSTANDING SCHEDULES
The daily schedule is split into four events:
WAKE: Temperature when you wake up in the morning
LEAVE: Temperature when you are away from the house�
RETURN: Temperature when you return home
SLEEP: Temperature you would prefer while sleeping�
The times shown in the table below are the defaults� These are the recommended settings, since they can reduce your heating/
cooling expenses� The fan mode is pre-set to AUTO for all events�
Thestarttime,temperatureandfanmodeofeacheventcanbechangedtotyourspecicschedule.(SeeChanging Schedules
section on pages 14-16)
EVENT DESIGNATOR START TIME
SET TEMPERATURE
FANHEAT COOL
WAKE 6:00 AM 70°F (21°C) 78°F (255°C) AUTO
LEAVE 8:00 AM 62°F (165°C) 85°F (29�5°C) AUTO
RETURN 5:00 PM 70°F (21°C) 78°F (255°C) AUTO
SLEEP 10:00 PM 62°F (165°C) 82°F (27C) AUTO
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SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
CHANGING SCHEDULES
1. Touch Menu to open the Menu screen
2. Touch Schedule to open the Set
Schedule screen�
The current day of the week will be
displayed on the Set Schedule screen�
From this screen you can change the
start time, heat and cool setpoints,
and fan mode for each event for
this day of the week� See page 16 for
instructions on how you can copy this
day’s schedule to other days
To set the start time:
3. Touch the event start time� The Set
Time pop-up will appear
4. Touch the or arrows to set the
desired event start time
5. Touch Done to save any changes�
Touch Back to discard your changes
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SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
CHANGING SCHEDULES (continued)
To set the temperature:
6. Touch the event heat or cool setpoint
The Set Temperature pop-up will appear�
7. Touch the or arrows to set the
desired event temperature�
8. Touch Done to save any changes� Touch
Back to discard your changes
To set the fan mode:
9. Touch the event fan mode� The Set Fan
Mode pop-up will appear
10. Select the desired fan mode
11. Touch Done to save any changes� Touch
Back to discard your changes
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SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
CHANGING SCHEDULES (continued)
To copy one day’s schedule to other days:
1. Touch Copy this Day to open the
Schedule Menu screen�
2. Select the day(s) you want to copy the
schedule to�
3. Touch Donewhennished.Youwillthen
bepromptedtoconrmyourselections.
4. Touch Yes to copy the schedule to
the desired days� Touch No to return
to the Schedule Menu screen without
performing the schedule copy
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SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
SCHEDULE HOLDS
Temporary Hold
1. Touch the or arrows to set
your desired temperature� The Set
Temporary Hold pop-up will appear
2. The temporary hold will run until
the current schedule event ends�
You can select a different time by
touching the or arrows on
the Set Temporary Hold pop-up
3. Touch Done to close the Set
Temporary Hold pop-up�
4. To cancel the hold, touch HOLD on
the main screen then Cancel Hold
on the Set Temporary Hold pop-up
Permanent Hold
1. Touch the or arrows to set
your desired temperature� The Set
Temporary Hold pop-up will appear
2. Touch Switch to Permanent Hold
The Set Temporary Hold pop-up will
change to a Set Permanent Hold
pop-up� The time and the and
arrows will be grayed-out�
3. Touch Done to close the Set Hold
pop-up
4. To cancel the hold, touch HOLD on
the main screen then Cancel Hold
on the Set Permanent Hold pop-up�
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SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
SCHEDULE HOLDS (continued)
Vacation Hold
This energy saving feature allows you
to suspend the programmed schedule
for extended periods of time� The
temperatureanddehumidication
setpoint (optional) you select will be
maintained continuously until the
vacation hold end date and time� Once
the end date and time have been
surpassed, the previously programmed
schedule will resume� If you return earlier
than expected, touch Cancel Hold to
resume the programmed schedule�
1. Touch Menu to open the Menu screen
2. Touch Vacation Hold to open the
Vacation Hold screen�
3. Set the end date, end time,
temperature, and fan mode for the
vacation hold as desired�
4. Ifadehumidierisinstalled,touchOn
toadjustthedehumidicationlevel.
5. Touch Done to save the vacation hold
settings
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SCHEDULE AND HOLDS
SCHEDULE HOLDS (continued)
Heat Blast® (if installed)
Heat Blast will raise the current room
temperature by 3°F to 5°F once, and then
resume normal operation� This feature is
only available if it was enabled by your
installer and the thermostat is in Heat or
Emergency Heat mode�
1. Touch HEAT BLAST to activate Heat Blast
2. Touch HEAT BLAST again, or adjust the
temperature with the or arrows
to cancel Heat Blast
Away (if installed)
The Away feature allows the thermostat
toswitchtopredenedsetpointssimply
by touching AWAY� The default cooling
setpoint is 85°F (29�5°C), the default
heating setpoint is 62°F (16�5°C) and the
default fan mode is Auto� The default
settingscanbemodiedintheUser
Preferences screen� See pages 30-31�
1. Touch AWAY to activate the Away
mode� Touch AWAY again to
deactivate the Away mode�
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STATUS
The Operating Status screen shows
you the current status of all equipment
controlled by this thermostat� ON indicates
that the equipment is currently active�
OFF indicates that the equipment is not
active and cannot become active without
changing its corresponding mode� IDLE
means that the equipment is not currently
active but could become so if measured
conditions change�
1. Touch STATUS to open the Operating
Status screen�
2. Touch Back to return to the Home
screen �”
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Aprilaire 8920W Owner's manual

Category
Thermostats
Type
Owner's manual

Aprilaire 8920W is a Wi-Fi Indoor Air Quality Thermostat that offers precise temperature control, remote access, and indoor air quality management. With features like humidity control, air cleaning, and fresh air ventilation, it ensures a comfortable and healthy home environment.

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