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Your new digital thermostat has been designed to  
provide accurate control and display of room temper-  
ature. In addition, it also will display all relevant infor-  
mation pertaining to your system.  
The model 8539 is a single-setpoint heat/cool ther-  
mostat. It features a narrow, fixed deadband between  
internal heat and cool setpoints.  
USER CONTROLS (Cont’d)  
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FAN ꢀ  
Single Setpoint Heating & Cooling  
Auto Changeover with Reversing Valve  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
The fan will come on automatically when the system  
is operating, but there is no indication of this on the  
display. To select continuous fan operation, press  
the FAN button and the display will show  
is recommended for electronic air cleaners or con-  
tinuous ventilation requirements.  
The clearly marked buttons and informative display  
make it extremely easy to understand and simple to  
use.  
USER CONTROLS  
COOLER  
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To lower the temperature in the zone, press and hold  
the  button until the desired temperature is dis-  
played, then release.  
Please take a few moments to read the brief instruc-  
tions and familiarize yourself with the various func-  
tions in order to obtain maximum benefit from this  
truly unique electronic control.  
NOTE: For fan coil applications in which the O and  
B output terminals control valve position, DO NOT  
use continuous fan.  
WARMER  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
To raise the temperature in the zone, press and hold  
the  button until the desired temperature is dis-  
played, then release.  
The thermostat normally displays room temperature,  
mode of operation and whether cooling or heating is  
currently on. The two buttons on the front of the unit  
allow complete control of the equipment.  
REMOTE SENSOR (OPTION)  
RS1 – RS2 – RS+V  
The thermostat is designed to accept the electronic  
remote sensor, which will allow you to locate your  
thermostat in an area away from view. Indoor and  
outdoor sensors are available separately.  
The number that is dis played when the button is  
released is the new setpoint or control temperature  
for the zone. The display will return to the normal  
room temperature display after a few seconds.  
Raising or lowering the setpoint is as simple as push-  
ing a button. In addition, you may choose to display  
the temperature in °F or °C.  
The thermostat also allows you to select continuous  
fan operation (useful when using an air cleaner) or  
have the fan come on with the equipment.  
CELSIUS/FAHRENHEIT  
Simultaneously press  and  to switch between  
Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature display.  
SEE REVERSE FOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT  
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire Thermostat unit is  
USER CONTROLS (Cont’d)  
POWER FAILURES  
NOTES  
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expressly warranted for two (2) years from the date of installation to be  
free from defects.  
HEAT & COOL INDICATION ON DISPLAY  
Whe n the e q uip m e nt is o ff, b o th fla m e a nd  
snowflake are on steadily. When the thermostat is  
calling for heat, the flame flickers and the snowflake  
goes off. When cooling, the snowflake flickers and  
the flame goes off.  
Your thermostat employs the latest developments in  
solid state electronic technology.  
Research Products Corporation’s exclusive obligation under this war-  
ranty shall be to supply, without charge, a replacement for any thermo-  
stat which is found to be defective within a two (2) year period and  
which is returned no later than thirty (30) days after said two (2) year  
period by you to either your original supplier or to Research Products  
Corporation, Madison, Wisconsin, 53701, together with the model num-  
ber, manufacturing code number and installation date of the thermostat.  
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT OBLIGATE RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPO-  
RATION FOR ANY LABOR COSTS AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEFECTS IN  
WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS FURNISHED BY YOUR INSTALLER AS CON-  
TRASTED TO DEFECTS IN THE THERMOSTAT ITSELF.  
One of the unique features of your thermostat is that  
no battery is required to maintain your selected set-  
points in the event of a power loss as the memory is  
unaffected by power failures of any duration.  
LIMITED OVERRIDE  
When the keyboard is locked (DIP switch #2 ON),  
the user may override the temperature setpoint for 1  
hour by pressing either the  or  button. The  
range of temperature override is ±6°F or ±3°C from  
the programmed daytime setpoint.  
When power is restored, the thermostat will continue  
operating as if the power had never been off.  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-  
ULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE AFORESAID TWO  
(2) YEAR PERIOD. RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION’S LIABILITY FOR  
TEMPERATURE ACCURACY  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OTHER THAN DAMAGES FOR  
PERSONAL INJURIES, RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE AFORESAID  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY  
EXCLUDED. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID IF DEFECT(S) RESULT FROM  
FAILURE TO HAVE THIS UNIT INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING AND  
AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR. IF THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID  
DUE TO FAILURE TO USE A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR, ALL DISCLAIMERS  
OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty  
Full temperature accuracy will be realized only after  
the thermostat has been installed and powered for  
at least one hour.  
lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-  
ages so the above exclusion or limitations may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state.  
This equipment if installed in strict accordance with the manufacturers  
instructions,complies with the limits for a Class B computing device pur-  
suant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules.  
This page intentionally left blank.  
Model 8539  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION  
7. Before the thermostat is reinstalled on the subbase,  
ins tall the optional indoor remote s ens or (model  
8002), if used. Refer to the installation instructions  
supplied with the model 8002.  
SLIDE SWITCH SETTINGS  
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. Insert a flat blade screwdriver or coin 1/8" into the  
slot located in the bottom center of the thermostat  
case and twist 1/4 turn. When you feel or hear a click,  
grasp the case from the bottom two corners and sep-  
arate from the subbase as shown in the diagram at  
the right. Some models require more force than oth-  
ers when separating due to the number of terminals  
on the subbase.  
LOCATION  
To ensure proper operation, the thermostat should be  
mounted on an inside wall in a frequently occupied  
area of the building. In addition, its position must be  
at least 18" (46cm) from any outside wall, and approx-  
imately 5' (1.5m) above the floor in a location with  
freely circulating air of an average temperature.  
BE SURE TO AVOID THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:  
behind doors or in corners where freely circulating  
air is unavailable  
where direct sunlight or radiant heat from appli-  
ances might affect control operation  
on an outside wall  
adjacent to, or in line with, conditioned air dis-  
charge grilles, stairwells, or outside doors  
where its operation may be affected by steam or  
water pipes or warm air stacks in an adjacent parti-  
tion s p a c e , or b y a n unhe a te d /unc oole d a re a  
behind the thermostat  
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. Swing the thermostat out from the bottom.  
. Lift the thermostat up and off the subbase.  
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. Place the rectangular opening in the subbase over the  
equipment control wires protruding from the wall and,  
using the subbase as a template, mark the location of  
the two mounting holes (exact vertical mounting is  
necessary only for appearance).  
. Use the supplied anchors and screws for mounting on  
drywall or plaster; drill two 3/16" (5mm) diameter  
holes at the marked locations; use a hammer to tap  
the nylon anchors in flush to the wall surface and fas-  
ten subbase using the supplied screws. (Do not over-  
tighten!)  
. Connect the wires from your system to the thermostat  
terminals as shown in the wiring diagrams. Carefully  
dress the wires so that any excess is pushed back  
into the wall cavity or junction box. Ensure that the  
wires are flush to the plastic subbase. The access  
hole should be sealed or stuffed to prevent drafts  
from affecting the thermostat.  
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REPLACING THE THERMOSTAT  
ON THE SUBBASE  
1
. Position the thermostat on the hinged tabs located at  
the top of the subbase.  
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where its operation will be affected by the supply  
air of an adjacent unit  
near sources of electrical interference such as arc-  
ing relay contacts  
2. Gently swing the thermostat down and press on the  
bottom center edge until it snaps in place.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
OUTPUT TERMINAL FUNCTIONS  
Rated Voltage 20-30 VAC, 24 nominal  
W1. . . . . . . . Energizes on a call for first stage heat  
Y1 . . . . . . . . Energizes on a call for first stage cool  
Rated A.C.  
Current  
0.05 Amps to 0.75 Amps continuous  
per output with surges to 3 Amps Max.  
Rated D.C.  
Current  
0 Amps to 0.75 Amps continuous  
per output with surges to 3 Amps Max.  
G . . . . . . . . . Energizes with a call for heating or  
cooling or selected by the FAN button  
Control  
Range  
Heating: 38° to 88°F in 1° Steps  
5° to 30°C in 1° Steps  
Cooling: 60° to 108°F in 1° Steps  
R . . . . . . . . . Independent switching voltage  
24 V. . . . . . . 24 VAC  
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6° to 40°C in 1° Steps  
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4 V(c). . . . . 24 VAC (common)  
Thermostat  
Measurement 28° to 124°F or 0° to 48°C  
Range  
O . . . . . . . . . Energizes the reversing valve  
continuously in cooling mode  
B . . . . . . . . . Energizes the reversing valve  
continuously in heating and off modes  
O.D.T. Displayed  
Range  
RS2 . . . . . . .For outdoor temperature sensor  
-50° to 124°F or -48° to 48°C  
RS1  
RS+V  
and/or indoor remote sensor options.  
Refer to the instructions included with  
the sensors.  
Control  
Accuracy  
± .5°C at 20°C  
± 1°F at 68°F  
Minimum  
Deadband  
(between heating and  
cooling) 2°F or 1°C  
NOTE: This thermostat contains electronic circuitry  
replacing the conventional mechanical anticipator.  
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