GE RAK148F2 Thermostat Installation Instructions V2 PDF

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SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 2 OVERVIEW............................................................... 3 INSTALLATION ............................................. 47 CONFIGURATION MODE ........................8, 9 OPERATING FUNCTIONS ....................... 10 TESTING THERMOSTAT ...................1112 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 13 WARRANTY ......................................................... 16

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RAK148F2 RAK164F2

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Specifications.

WARNING FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD Always turn off power at the main power supply

before installing, cleaning or removing the thermostat. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock hazard.

Do not use on voltages over 30 VAC. Higher voltages will damage the thermostat and could cause shock or fire hazard. NOTICE

All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and building codes.

Use this thermostat only as described in this manual.

Electrical rating: 24 VAC (1830 VAC) 1 amp maximum per terminal 4 amp maximum total load Operating temperature range: 40F99F (4C37C) Temperature set range: 60F85F (15C29C) Accuracy: 1F ( 0.5C) System configurations: RAK148F2: 2-stage heat (heat pump/resistance heat), 1-stage cool, 2-speed fan RAK164F2: 1-stage heat (resistance heat), 1-stage cool, 2-speed fan Terminations: R, C, W, Y, GH, GL, B (RAK148F2);

R, C, W, Y, GH, GL (RAK164F2) Wiring: Maximum wiring length is 66ft (20 meters) for

AWG18 Maximum wiring length is 60ft (18 meters) for AWG20

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

PARTS DIAGRAM

INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW

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THERMOSTAT CONTROL

AutoCool Off Heat On Low High

Display Up/Down Buttons

Function Switch Fan Auto/On Switch

B GH GL Y W C R

COOL OFF HEAT

RESETRIGHTLEFT

AUTO ON HIGHLOW

Display Up/Down Buttons

Wiring Channel

Mounting Hole

Function Switch

Fan Auto/On Switch

Mounting Hole

Configuration Buttons

Fan Speed Switch

Fan Speed High/Low

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDTurn off power by unplugging the unit or by removing the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before removing the existing thermostat. Failure to do so could result in risk of electric shock.

PACKAGE CONTENTS/ TOOLS REQUIRED Package includes: Thermostat on base, thermostat cover, wiring labels, screws and wall anchors. Tools needed: and putty.

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TO REMOVE EXISTING THERMOSTAT 1. Turn off power to heating and cooling system by

removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate circuit breaker.

2. Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the wires.

3. Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels before removing wires.

4. After labeling wires, remove wires from wire terminals.

5. Remove existing thermostat base from wall. 6. Refer to the following section for instructions on how

to install this thermostat.

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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. 1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system

by removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate circuit breaker.

2. Move the Function switch on the thermostat to Off. 3. Remove the cover by inserting and twisting a coin or

screwdriver in the slots on the top of the thermostat. 4. 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.

5. With the base level, mark the placement of the mounting holes.

6. Set thermostat base and cover away from working area.

7. have marked for mounting.

8. Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting holes.

9. Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed the control wires through the wire opening.

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TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT (cont.) 10. 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.

11. Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall.

12. Insert stripped, labeled wires in matching wire terminals by pressing on the corresponding terminal contact. See the Wiring Diagrams section of this manual.

NOTICE Make sure exposed portion of wires does not touch other wires. 13. Gently tug wire to be sure of proper connection.

Double check that each wire is connected to the proper terminal.

14. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place.

15. Plug the unit in or turn on power to the system at the main service panel.

16. Test thermostat operation as described in the Testing the Thermostat section.

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WIRING DIAGRAMS

Table 1: Terminals for six wires 1-stage heat/1- stage cool system (RAK164F2 only)

GL GH Y W C R

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W

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H

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Table 2: Terminals for seven wires 2-stage heat/1-stage cool system (RAK148F2 only)

WIRING DIAGRAMS

B GH Y W C RGL

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W

-H IG

H

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CONFIGURATION MODE

The configuration mode is used to set the RAK148F2 and RAK164F2 to match the heating/cooling system. These thermostats function with up to 2-stage heat pump systems (RAK148F2 only). To configure the RAK148F2 and RAK164F2, perform the following steps: Note: Operation being set will blink in the display. 1. Slide the Function switch to the OFF position. 2. Remove the thermostats front cover. 3. To enter the configuration mode, simultaneously hold

the LEFT and RIGHT buttons in for 6 seconds while the thermostat is in OFF mode. (See diagram on page 3.)

4. Once in the configuration mode, press the < or > button to change settings within each screen.

- Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen. - Press the LEFT button to return to the previous screen. NOTE: To exit configuration mode at any time, 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)Choose Fahrenheit or

Celsius. Press the < or > button

to select. Press the RIGHT button to advance to

the next screen. NOTE: Default factory setting is Fahrenheit.

2. Temperature DifferentialStage 1 (19F) (15C) Set the number of degrees between the setpoint temperature and the turn on temperature for first stage.

Press the < or > button to set differential value. Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen. Note: Default factory setting is 2F/1C for each stage.

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3. Temperature DifferentialStage 2 (19F/15C) RAK148F2 only Set the number of degrees between when stage 1 turns on and stage 2 turns on.

Press the < or > button to set differential value. Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen. Note: Default factory setting is 2F/1C for each stage. 4. Minimum Cool Setpoint (60, 64, 66,

68, 70, 72, 74, 76F) (15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24C)

Adjust to control the minimum Cool set temperature allowed.

Press the < or > button to select. Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen. Note: Default factory setting is 60F/15C. 5. Maximum Heat Setpoint (65, 70, 72,

74, 76, 78, 80, 85F) (18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29C)

Adjust to control the maximum Heat set temperature allowed.

Press the < or > button to select. Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen. Note: Default factory setting is 85F/29C. 6. Room temperature offset (+9F to

9F) (+5C to 5C) Adjust to calibrate displayed room

temperature to match actual room temperature.

Press the < or > button to select. Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen. Note: Default factory setting is 0F/0C.

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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 Configuration mode.

Cool In this mode, the thermostat

controls the cooling system. Press the < or > button to

set the desired temperature.

Heat In this mode, the thermostat

controls the heating system. Press the < or > button

to set the desired temperature.

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Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly tested.

NOTICE Do not use air conditioning beyond the simple test when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. This can damage the air conditioning system. Note: Before testing the thermostat, move the Fan Auto/On switch to the Auto position. Fan Test 1. With Function switch set to Off, slide

Fan Speed switch to High, and slide Fan Auto/On switch to On position.

2. Indoor fan turns on in high speed. 3. Slide Fan Speed switch to Low. 4. Indoor fan slows to low speed. 5. Slide Fan Auto/On switch to Auto position. 6. Indoor fan turns off.

Cool Test 1. Slide Function switch to Cool position. Cool mode screen

is displayed. 2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 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 minimum run time/ off time delay).

TESTING THE THERMOSTAT

Low High

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TESTING THE THERMOSTAT

Heat Test 1. Slide Function switch to Heat

position. Heat mode screen is displayed.

2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 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 minimum run time/ off time delay).

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Problem Solution No Display Check for 24 VAC; display is blank

when 24 VAC is not present

System fan does not come on properly

Verify that wiring is correct.

All thermostat but- tons are inoperative

Verify that 24 VAC is present; unit will not operate when 24 VAC is not present.

Thermostat turns on and off too fre- quently

Adjust temperature differential

Temperature Differential, Stage 1 and Stage 2 section).

Fan runs continu- ously

Check Fan Auto/On switch. If set to ON position, fan will run.

Room temperature is not correct

Verify that wall hole is plugged with

from the wall cavity. Adjust Tempera-

- Room temperature offset section).

Compressor doesnt run or turn off im- mediately when changing function or setting

There is a 3 minute time delay and a 3 minute minimum run time for the compressor when it turns on/off.

Fan doesnt run or turn off immedi- ately when changing function or setting

This is normal. On some models, the fan may have a minimum run time/off time delay.

Problem not listed above

Press the Reset button once to reset the thermostat and restore all factory settings.

THERMOSTAT WARRANTY

For The Period Of: GE Appliances 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 Appliances 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 damage caused by possible defects with

this thermostat.

Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is

needed to validate the warranty.

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 states Attorney General.

Warrantor: GE

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