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Aprilaire 6404 User Manual

Aprilaire 6404
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Safety & Installation Instructions
Model 6404
Zoned Comfort Control System
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Aprilaire 6404 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAprilaire
Model6404
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety & Installation Instructions

Safety Instructions

General Warnings

Electrical shock, cuts, and child safety hazards associated with installation.

Operational Cautions

System power, wiring, static discharge, airflow, temperature, humidifier, and water damage risks.

Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Input voltage, power requirements, and fuse size for the control system.

Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature, humidity, and shipping conditions for the unit.

Control Panel Layout

Damper Terminals

Details on 2 or 3-wire dampers, LEDs, and output terminals.

Control Panel Power and Status

24 VAC input for panel; POWER LED behavior.

Accessory Control Terminals

Humidifier and Electronic Air Cleaner relay control terminals.

Equipment Status and Configuration

Equipment LEDs, configuration settings, and time delay override.

Sensor and Thermostat Inputs

Plenum sensor input and thermostat connection points.

Zone and Mode Selectors

Zone/Vacation and Emergency Heat selector switches.

Control Panel Installation

Static Discharge Precaution

Reminder to touch grounded metal object to prevent static discharge.

Wiring System Requirements

HVAC Equipment to Control Panel Wiring

Wire count for different HVAC system types.

Thermostat to Control Panel Wiring

Wire count for Aprilaire thermostat models.

Wire Type and Installation Notes

Recommended wire gauge and avoiding interference.

Mounting the Control Panel

Mounting Location Guidelines

Mounting location guidelines to prevent condensation and ensure proper operation.

Setting Control Panel for Application

Zone 1 vs. Any Zone Operation

Configuration for Zone 1 specific or equal zone control operation.

Heating System Type Configuration

Switch for heat pump vs. separate heating/cooling equipment.

Fuel Type Configuration

Switch for electric heat control or gas/furnace heating system.

Compressor Purge Control

Setting for compressor fan purge delay after a call.

Plenum Sensor Limit Settings

Sensor low limit for cooling and high limit for heating cutout.

Setting Stage Time and Control

Staging by Zones or Minutes

Dip switch setting for staging based on number of zones or call duration.

Thermostat Staging Control

Using the 2S terminal for thermostat-controlled staging.

Auxiliary Heat Stage Up Time

Auxiliary Heat Time Control

Time settings for auxiliary heat activation based on thermostat or time control.

Auxiliary Heat Control Note

Note on thermostat control availability for auxiliary heat.

Wiring the System Transformers

Transformer Selection and Wiring

Instructions for wiring transformers for control panel and damper power.

Transformer Wiring Safety

Safety warning regarding 120-volt shock hazard during installation.

Selecting and Wiring Thermostats

Thermostat Requirement Guide

Table detailing thermostat requirements based on control panel settings.

Terminal Definitions

Definitions for thermostat and control panel terminal labels.

Wiring HVAC Equipment

HVAC Wiring Safety

Safety warning about disconnecting power before wiring HVAC equipment.

HVAC System Wiring Diagrams

Schematics for single-stage and two-stage furnace/AC systems.

Additional HVAC Wiring Diagrams

Boiler and AC Wiring

Wiring schematic for boiler and AC systems.

Radiant Floor/Furnace/AC Wiring

Wiring schematic for radiant floor/furnace/AC systems.

Heat Pump Wiring Diagrams

Schematics for single-stage and two-stage heat pump systems.

Equipment Terminal Definitions

Definitions for heat pump and boiler terminal labels.

Wiring Zone Dampers

Damper Wiring Diagram

Wiring schematic for zone dampers to the control panel.

Transformer Phasing for Dampers

Check transformer phase before connecting multiple transformers.

Wiring Plenum Temperature Sensor

Plenum Sensor Mounting

Sensor mounting guidelines to avoid false readings.

Plenum Sensor Resistance Table

Resistance values for the plenum sensor at different temperatures.

Wiring Humidifier and Air Cleaner

Humidifier and EAC Wiring Diagram

Wiring schematic for humidifier control and EAC.

Electronic Air Cleaner Requirements

Specific requirements for electronic air cleaner installation.

Wiring Expansion Panels

Expansion Panel Wiring Diagram

Wiring diagram for connecting Model 6402 expansion panels.

Sequence of Operation

Heat/Cool Mode Changeover

How the system switches between heating and cooling modes.

Temperature Limit Operations

How temperature limits protect equipment from overheating/freezing.

Vacation and Emergency Heat Modes

Functionality of vacation and emergency heat selector switches.

Heat/Cool System: Any Zone Sets Mode

Thermostat Input Definitions

Defines thermostat inputs for heat/cool systems.

Fan and Heating Operation

Explains fan, heating cycle logic, and timing.

Cooling Operation Logic

Detailed explanation of cooling cycle logic and timing.

Heat/Cool System: Zone 1 Sets Mode

Thermostat and Fan Operation

Defines thermostat inputs and fan operation for Zone 1 controlled systems.

Heating and Cooling Operation

Heating and cooling operation logic when Zone 1 controls mode.

Heat Pump Systems: Any Zone Sets Mode

Thermostat Inputs and Fan Operation

Defines thermostat inputs and fan operation for heat pump systems.

Heating, Auxiliary, and Cooling Operation

Heating, auxiliary, and cooling operation logic for heat pump systems.

Auxiliary and Emergency Heat Operation

Auxiliary Heat Control Methods

Auxiliary heat controlled by thermostat settings or time delay.

Dual Fuel and Cooling Logic

Dual fuel effects and cooling cycle logic.

Emergency Heat Functionality

Operation of the emergency heat mode.

Heat Pump Systems: Zone 1 Sets Mode

Thermostat Inputs and Fan Operation

Defines thermostat inputs and fan operation for heat pump systems where Zone 1 sets mode.

Heating, Auxiliary, Dual Fuel, and Cooling Logic

Heating, auxiliary, dual fuel, and cooling logic for this mode.

Emergency Heat Operation Details

Emergency heat operation in this specific heat pump mode.

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