GE RAK148D1 User's Manual
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1. 17 19 ru 1 i 20 21 22 23 24 C ZZ Adjust to control the minimum Cool set temperature allowed Press the v or A button to select Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen 5 Maximum Heat Setpoint 65 70 s ff 72 74 76 78 80 85 F 18 21 22 mr H 23 24 26 27 29 C Adjust to control the maximum Heat set temperature allowed Press the v or A button to select Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen 6 Room temperature offset 9 F to ser re 9 F 5 C to 5 C ion Le Adjust to calibrate displayed room temperature to match actual room temperature Press the v or A button to select Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen Terminal designator descriptions R 24VAChot G Fan C 24VAC common B Heat active reversing W Aux heat valve RAK148D1 only Y Compressor Starting the thermostat A CA U TI ON l Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees This can damage your air conditioning system and cause personal injuries 1 Move the Fan Auto On switch Tr to the Auto position Y ae 2 Move the Function switch to Cool or Heat depending on the season Testing the thermostat Once the thermostat is installed it should be thoroughly tested A CA UTI ON l Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees This can damage your air conditioning system and cause2. on how to install this thermostat TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT IMPORTANT Thermostat installation must conform to local and national building and electrical codes and ordinances Note Mount the thermostat about five feet above the floor Do not mount the thermostat on an outside wall in direct sunlight behind a door or in an area affected by a vent or duct TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT cont 1 Turn off power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate circuit breaker To remove cover insert and twist a coin or screwdriver in the slots on the sides of the thermostat Put thermostat base against the wall where you plan to mount it Make sure wires will feed through the wire opening in the base of the thermostat Mark the placement of the mounting holes Set thermostat base and cover away from working area Using a 3 16 drill bit drill holes in the locations you have marked for mounting Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting holes Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed the control wires through the wire opening Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall Insert stripped labeled wires in matching wire terminals See Wiring Diagrams section of this manual A CA U TI ON l Make sure exposed portion of wires does not touch other wires 11 Tighten screws on terminal block Gently tug wire to be sure of proper connection Double check t
3. personal injuries Cool Test 1 Slide Function switch to Cool mode 2 Adjust set temperature so it is 5 Geol oF neat degrees below room temperature 3 Air conditioning should come on within a few seconds 4 Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees above the room temperature and the A C should turn off Note There is a 3 minute time delay and a 3 minute minimum run time for the compressor when it turns on off On some models the fan may also have a 3 minute minimum run time off time delay gt 10 Heat Test 1 Slide Function switch to Heat mode J 2 Adjust set temperature so it is 5 er a meat degrees above room temperature 3 Heat should come on within a few seconds 4 Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees below the room temperature and the heat should turn off Note There is a 3 minute time delay and a 3 minute minimum run time for the compressor when it turns on off On some models the fan may also have a 3 minute minimum run time off time delay Note Quick Heat Recovery is activated each time the thermostat is switched from Off or Cool modes to Heat mode Electric heaters are energized until the thermostat set point is reached Heat pump operation will resume at next call for heat Heat pump only Fan Test 1 Slide Fan Auto On switch to On position LO 2 Indoor fan turns on 3 Slide Fan Auto On switch to Auto position eo 4 Indoor fan turns off Auto On Oper
4. Digital Non Programmable E Thermostats ge com Owner s Manual amp Installation Instructions RAK148D1 RAK164D1 Configuration Mode 8 9 Important Safety OM ira 2 Installation Instructions 4 7 Introduction Overview 3 Operating Functions 11 12 Specifications 2 Starting the Thermostat 10 Terminal Designator Descriptions 22222220 10 Testing the Thermostat 10 11 Troubleshooting Tips 12 A onosnnsis eanas 16 LIA220 1 49 7543 1 11 08 JR Important safety information A WA R N I N G Always turn off power at the main power supply before installing cleaning or removing the thermostat e This thermostat is for 24 VAC applications only Do not use on voltages over 30 VAC All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and building codes e Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees this can damage your A C system and cause personal injuries e Use this thermostat only as described in this manual Specifications Electrical rating e 24 VAC 18 30 VAC e 1 amp maximum per terminal e 4 amp maximum total load Operating temperature range 40 F 99 F 4 C 37 C Temperature set range 60 F 85 F 15 C 29 C Accuracy 1 F 0 5 C System configurations 2 stage heat RAK148D1 heat pump resistance heat 1 stage heat RAK164D1 resistance heat 1 stage
5. age caused by possible defects with this thermostat EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product exchange as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use within the USA and Canada In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your site Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province To know what your legal rights are consult your local state or provincial consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General 16 Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225
6. ating functions Off e In this mode the thermostat will not turn on the heating or cooling devices manual fan can operate e Off is also used to access Setup mode oe Standby ROOM AN e In this mode the thermostat Li controls the cooling system 3 e Pressthe v or A buttons toset set IT the desired temperature I D 11 Operating functions Heat e In this mode the thermostat controls the heating system e Press the v or A buttons the desired temperature Troubleshooting tips Problem No display System fan does not come on properly Thermostat turns on and off too frequently Fan runs continuously Room temperature is not correct Auxiliary heat not on soon enough Compressor doesn t run or turn off immediately when changing function or setting Fan doesn t run or turn off immediately when changing function or setting Problem not listed above 12 ad Standby ROOM l gt ptt to set Set SET J it Solution Check for 24 VAC at thermostat display is blank when 24 VAC is not present Verify that wiring is correct Adjust temperature differential see Temperature Differential Stage 1 Check Fan Auto On switch If set to ON position fan will run continuously Verify that wall hole is plugged with putty or insulation calibrate thermostat see Configuration mode Adjust differential for 2nd stage RAK148D1 only heating if required see Configuration m
7. cool Timing Anti short cycle 3 minutes minimum compressor run time off time Note There may be a 3 minute minimum fan run time off time on some models Terminations R C W Y G B RAK148D1 R C W Y G RAK164D1 INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW THERMOSTAT CONTROL Display Toggle Up Down Buttons Cool Off Heat Function Switch Fan Auto On Switch PARTS DIAGRAM Toggle Up Down Display Switches COOL oF HEAT SW6 Function Fan Auto On Switch Switch INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power at W the main service panel by removing the fuse or E switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before removing the existing thermostat PACKAGE CONTENTS TOOLS REQUIRED Package includes Thermostat on base thermostat cover wiring labels screws and wall anchors Tools needed Drill with 3 16 bit hammer screwdriver TO REMOVE EXISTING THERMOSTAT Turn off power to heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate circuit breaker Remove cover of old thermostat This should expose the wires Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels before removing wires After labeling wires remove wires from wire terminals Remove existing thermostat base from wall Refer to the following section for instructions
8. hat each wire is connected to the proper terminal 12 Seal hole for wires behind thermostat with non flammable insulation or putty or use a wall plate obtainable from a local hardware or home building store INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT cont 13 Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place 14 Turn on power to the system at the main service panel 15 Test thermostat operation as described in Testing the Thermostat Wiring diagrams Table 1 Terminals for five wires heat cool system RAK164D1 only 24 VAC COMMON AUXILIARY HEAT ELECTRIC 24 VAC HOT COMPRESSOR INDOOR FAN Note Connect G terminal of thermostat to Zoneline Gl terminal for low fan speed or terminal Gh for high fan speed Only one can be selected 6 Table 2 Terminals for six wires 2 heat 1 cool system RAK148D1 only AUXILIARY HEAT ELECTRIC REVERSING VALVE HEAT ACTIVE COMPRESSOR INDOOR FAN 24 VAC HOT 24 VAC COMMON Note Connect G terminal of thermostat to Zoneline Gl terminal for low fan speed or terminal Gh for high fan speed Only one can be selected Configuration mode The configuration mode is used to set the RAK148D1 and RAK164D1 to match your heating cooling system These thermostats function with up to 2 stage heat pump systems RAK148D1 only To configure the RAK148D1 and RAK164D1 perform the following steps Note Operation being set will bli
9. nk in the display 1 Slide the Function switch to the OFF position 2 Remove the cover of the thermostat by gently pulling on one of the corners 3 Simultaneously hold the SW5 and SW6 buttons in for 5 seconds while the thermostat is in OFF mode 4 Pressthe v or A button to change settings within each screen 5 Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen Note The SW5 button will return you to the previous screen 6 To exit configuration mode slide the Function switch to Heat or Cool Configuration Mode Settings The setup screens for Configuration Mode are as follows 1 Temperature Scale F or C ser fT Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius reer Press the v or A button to select Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen 2 Temperature Differential ser P Stage 1 1 9 F 1 5 C ei Factory Setting is 2 F 1 C for Each Stage Set the number of degrees between your setpoint temperature and your turn on temperature for first stage Press the v or A button to set differential value Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen 3 Temperature Differential Stage r 2 RAK148D1 only 1 9 F a 1 5 C Set the number of degrees between when stage 1 turns on and stage 2 turns on Press the v or A button to set differential value Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen 4 Minimum Cool Setpoint 60 64 a 66 68 70 72 74 76 F 15
10. ode There is a 3 minute time delay and a 3 minute minimum run time for the compressor when it turns on off This is normal On some models the fan may have a 3 minute minimum run time off time delay Press the Reset button once display will be refreshed Notes 13 Notes 14 Notes 15 Thermostat Warranty Staple your receipt here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to validate the warranty For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Full Replacement of the thermostat which fails From the date of the due to a defect in materials or workmanship original purchase What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your location Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical connections to the product Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit after it has been initially installed to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician or if the instructions included in this manual have been disregarded Replacement of location fuses or the resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential dam
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