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www .GEAppliances.com 49-7406 11-00 JR Operating Instructions Auto Changeover . . . . . . . . . .10 Day/Time Setting Mode . . . . .6 Default Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Fan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Hold and Temporary Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Initial Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 LCD Backlight . . [...]
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2 Using your thermostat. The digital programmable series of thermostats offers an economical remote control solution for single-stage heat/cool and multi-stage heat pump applications. System selections include heat, cool, off or auto mode, as well as fan on or fan auto selections. Thermostats are available in the following selections: RAK163P1 (1 h[...]
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T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 3 www .GEAppliances.com KEY FUNCTION ▲ • Increases data (time, temperature, etc.). • Press with ▼ to enter span setting mode. ▼ • Decreases data (time, temperature, etc.). • Press with ▲ to enter span setting mode. HOLD/RETURN • Enters hold[...]
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4 T emperature Scale Selection ■ The temperature scale can be selected by the C/F dip switch inside the unit. Please refer to Figure 3 in the Installation Instructions for identification of the correct switch. ■ If C/F switch is set at “F,” the temperature scale after reset is Fahrenheit. If C/F switch is set at “C,” the temperature sca[...]
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T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 5 www .GEAppliances.com T ime Format ■ Time is displayed in AM/PM format. ■ AM/PM format is <AM|PM>hh:mm where the leading zero of the hour will be suppressed. Time displayed will be in the range of 12:00 AM to 11:59 AM and 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM. Fi[...]
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6 Using your thermostat. Hold and T emporary Override ■ Hold is the permanent bypass of program temperature setpoints. Manual release is required to return to active program mode. ■ Press HOLD/RETURN in NORMAL mode for hold. The current setpoint temperature will be used. The HOLD icon will be displayed and the program numbers will be cleared. ?[...]
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7 www .GEAppliances.com Programming Mode The RAK163P1 and RAK147P1 are capable of programming in either 5+2 or 7 day formats. The table below is the default program for both the heating and cooling programs. If nothing is changed, these will be the times and temperatures that are active. Program MORN DA Y EVE NITE Program HEA T COOL HEA T COOL HEA [...]
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8 Using your thermostat. Press PROGRAM from the NORMAL mode. The program time- hour will be flashing and the MORNING time period will be active. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust time. To change programming days press DA Y/TIME button. The order of the day programming is: ■ Weekday Program (i.e. Monday through Friday) ■ Weekend Program (i.e. Saturday [...]
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T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 9 www .GEAppliances.com Press PROGRAM again. The next program time period will be displayed. The order of the time periods within one day are: 1. Morning 2. Day 3. Evening 4. Night (Nite) Figure 16: Next Program T ime Period Displayed Additional Instructions[...]
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10 Fan Control ■ If FAN AUTO is selected, the fan will cycle On/Off with the system. If FAN ON is selected, the Fan will be on all the time. Using your thermostat. LCD Backlight ■ LCD backlight is activated when any key is pressed. Any subsequent key press or switch change will extend the period. When there is no key pressed for five seconds, t[...]
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Open the cover on the thermostat and insert a small coin or flat-bladed screwdriver in the slot on the top of the thermostat and twist 1/4 turn. Grasp the base from the side and remove from the thermostat. REMOVE BASE FROM THERMOST A T MOUNTING AND WIRING CAUTION: Disconnect the electrical power supply before wiring connections are made to prevent [...]
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12 Installation Instructions MOUNTING AND WIRING (CONT .) Connect the wires from the existing system to the thermostat terminals according to the wiring diagrams in Table 1 and Table 2. Push any excess wire back into the wall and seal the hole with putty or a caulking material to prevent drafts from affecting the ambient temperature of the sensor. [...]
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DIP SWITCH SWITCH SELECTION FUNCTION 1 ON DC V oltage: 24 VDC OFF AC V oltage: 24 V AC 2O N ° C OFF °F 3 ON Keypad locked OFF Keypad unlocked 4 ON Backlight Override. Backlight does not operate if this switch is on. OFF Backlight is operating. Anytime a button is pressed, the backlight display will turn on. 13 Installation Instructions TERMINAL N[...]
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THERMOSTAT COVERED RAK163P1, RAK147P1 Power Requirements 18–30 V AC or VDC electronic thermostat for 5-wire 1H/1C systems (RAK163P1) and 6-wire 2H/1C systems (RAK147P1) T emperature Measurement Range 50 to 99°F with 1°F display resolution (10 to 37°C with 1°C display resolution) T emperature Control Range 60 to 90°F with 1°F display resolut[...]
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15 T roubleshooting tips… www .GEAppliances.com Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do No display/faint display Supply voltage not correct. • Using a voltmeter, check the supply voltage to the thermostat. Voltage operating range for the thermostat is[...]
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16 Notes. T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions[...]
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General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 Please place in envelope and mail to: ✁ Cut here 17 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Important Mail Today! General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky www.GEAppliances.com First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street [...]
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18 T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Notes.[...]
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19 Notes. T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions[...]
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20 Thermostat W arranty . For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Full Replacement of the thermostat which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the original purchase ■ Service trips to your location. ■ Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your installer. You are responsible for[...]