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Thermostats Digital Pr ogrammable ge. com Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .8–9 Important Safety Information . . . .2 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . 4–7 Introduction Over view . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Low Battery/Combination Failure Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .18–19 Operating Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Operat[...]
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2 Important safety information. Specifications. W ARNING! Always turn off power at the main power supply before installing, cleaning or r emoving the thermostat . • This thermostat is for 24 V AC applications only. Do not use on voltages over 30 V AC. • All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and building codes. • Do not use [...]
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INTRODUCTION OVERVIE W 3 P ARTS DIA GRAM Reset Switch Mode Switch Hold Switch Display Function Switch Fan Auto/On Switch Toggle Up/Down Switches THERMOST A T CONTROL Display Toggle Up/Down Buttons Function Switch Mode/Hold Buttons Fan Auto/On Switch Two “AA” Batteries[...]
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4 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS T O INST ALL THERMOST A T IMP OR T ANT: Thermostat installation must conform to local and national building and electrical codes and ordinances. Note: Mount the thermostat about five feet above the f loor . Do not mount the thermostat on an outside wall, in direct sunlight , behind a door or in an area affected by a ve[...]
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5 T O INST ALL THERMOST A T (cont .) 1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching off the appr opriate circuit break er . Move the Function switch to Off . 2. To r emove cover , inser t and twist a coin or screwdriver in the slots on the sides of the thermostat . 3. Put thermostat base against the wall where[...]
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6 T O INST ALL THERMOST A T (cont .) 14. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place. 15. Turn on power to the system at the main service panel. 16. Test thermostat operation as described in T esting the Thermostat . INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Wiring diagrams. Table 1: T erminals for five wires heat/cool system (RAK164P1 only) Note: Connec[...]
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7 Table 2: T erminals for six wires 2 heat/1 cool system (RAK148P1 only) 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.[...]
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Configuration mode. The configuration mode is used to set the RAK148P1 and RAK164P1 to match your heating/cooling system. These thermostats function with up to 2-stage heat pump systems (RAK148P1 only). To configur e the RAK148P1 and RAK164P1, per form the following steps: Note: Operation being set will blink in the display. 1. Slide the Function s[...]
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3. Temperatur e Differential—Stage 2—(RAK148P1 only) (1–9°F) (1–5°C)— Set the number of degrees between when stage 1 turns on and stage 2 turns on. Press the or button to set differential v alue. Press the Hold button to advance to the next scr een. 4. Minimum Cool Setpoint (60, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76°F) (15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23[...]
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Operation. The RAK148P1 and RAK164P1 thermostats have buttons that are used to: • Adjust the setpoints of the thermostat • Set the modes • Program the schedule Setting the Room T emperature (Setpoint Temperatur e) 1. With the Function switch at Cool or Heat , the current temperature setpoint displays. 2. Press the or button until the desired [...]
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Starting the thermostat . CA UTION! 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 to the Auto position. On position runs indoor fan continuously. 2. Move the Function switch to Cool or Heat , depending on the seas[...]
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T esting the thermostat . Heat T est 1. Slide Function switch to Heat position. Heat mode screen is displayed. 2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees above r oom temperature. 3. Heat should come on within a few seconds. 4. Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees below the r oom temperature and the heat should turn off . Note: There is a[...]
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Operating functions. Off • In this mode, the thermostat will not turn on the heating or cooling devices (manual fan can operate). • Off is also used to access Setup and Program modes. Cool • In this mode, the thermostat controls the cooling system. • Press the Mode button to enter and exit the Program Cool mode. • In Program Cool mode ( P[...]
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Setting the time and day of the week. The time and day of the week must be set for your program schedule to operate correctly. 1. Slide the Function switch to the Off position. 2. Press the Hold button in for 6 seconds. 3. Press the or button to adjust the time in hours. Press the Hold button once. Now press the or button to adjust the time in minu[...]
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Programming. Program Overview The programmable thermostat has four periods ( MORN, D A Y , EVE, NITE ) that are customizable for each day of the week. Each period will have a set time, heat temperature and cool temperature. The thermostat monitors the day and time, while maintaining the specific conditions that you have chosen for each period in yo[...]
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Programming. • Heat temperature is displayed (60°F to 85°F) 10. Press the or button to adjust heat set temperature. 11. Press the Hold button to adv ance to the next screen. • Cool temperature is displayed (60°F to 85°F) 12. Press the or button to adjust cool set temperature. 13. Press the Hold button to adv ance to the next screen. Repeat [...]
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Factory prepr ogramming. The programmable thermostat comes prepr ogrammed with the following schedule: MONDA Y MORN 6:00 AM DA Y 8:00 AM EVE 6:00 PM NITE 10:00 PM thru HEA T 70°F HE A T 62°F HE A T 70°F HE A T 62°F SUNDA Y COOL 78°F COOL 85°F COOL 78°F C OOL 82°F Use the following personal program schedule to recor d your settings: MONDA Y [...]
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Low battery indicator . The programmable thermostats with battery backup have a low battery warning screen. Please note that the low battery warning will not display while in a programming mode or settings menu. The following are the only locations where the low battery warning may occur . Low battery warning, Off mode The thermostat will display a[...]
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Combination failure (pow er failure & low battery). The programmable thermostats with battery backup also will indicate a combination failure; that is, both a low battery condition as well as a power failure condition. After the pow er is restored, the following may be indicated: Combination failure, Off mode The thermostat will display a low b[...]
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Tr oubleshooting tips. No display Check for 24 V AC at thermostat; display is blank when 24 V AC is not present . System fan does not Verify that wiring is corr ect . come on properly All thermostat buttons Verify that 24 V AC is present; unit are inoperative locks out when 24 V AC is not present . Thermostat turns on and Adjust temperat ure differ[...]
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Thermostat 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. Y ou [...]