GE 8500 Series manual

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    TINSEA612JBRZ 49-7639 01-10 GE Air Co n d i t i o n ers Safety Instructions ........... 2 Operating Instructions Controls—Dip Switches ........ . 3–5 Controls—Terminal Connections ................... 6, 7 On/Off Switch .................... 8 Ventilation Control ............... 8 Care and Cleaning Air Filters ........................ 9 Base Pa[...]

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    Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fir e, electric shock or personal in[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Controls–dip switches. GEAppliances.com The dip switch controls are located behind the front case panel, through an opening on the front of the unit. To access the dip switches, remove the front case panel by removing the filter, taking out the fo[...]

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    Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 4 Controls–dip switches. Freeze Sentinel (Requires room air sensor kit–RAVRMS) When this switch is enabled (UP), it turns OFF the freeze sentinel protection feature. With the switch disabled (DOWN), the freeze sentinel is activated which automatic[...]

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    5 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Temperature Limiting (Requires room air sensor kit–RAVRMS) Temperature limiting can reduce energy costs by limiting the lowest temperature that can be set for cooling and the highest temperature that can be set for heating. Temper[...]

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    6 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Controls—terminal connections. Controls–Terminal Connections The terminal connections are located behind the front case panel through an opening on the front of the unit. To access the terminal connections, remove the front panel by removing the[...]

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    Remote Thermostat The unit will be controlled by a remote thermostat. IMPORTANT: The Zoneline thermostat connections provide 24V AC only. If using a digital/electronic wall thermostat, you must set it to the 24V AC setting. See the Installation Instructions for the wall thermostat. NOTICE: Damage to a wall thermostat or to the Zoneline electronics [...]

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    The ventilation control lever is located on the left side of the Zoneline unit, behind the front case panel. To access the ventilation control lever, remove the front panel by removing the filter, taking out the four front screws, the upper two screws from the top of the panel and the shipping screws on each side, if present. (Discard the four side[...]

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    Indoor/Outdoor Coils The exhaust coils on the Zoneline should be checked regularly. If they are clogged with dirt or soot, they may be professionally steam cleaned by your GE service center. You will need to remove the unit from the case to inspect the coils because the dirt build-up occurs on the exhaust side. 9 Safety Instructions Operating Instr[...]

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    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Installation Zoneline Air Instructions Conditioners Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the owner. • Note to Owner ?[...]

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    11 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 230/208 VOLT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Tandem 15 Amp 230/208 volt receptacle configuration Perpendicular 20 Amp Large Tandem 30 Amp • Use ONLY the wiring size recommended for single outlet branch circuit. • Proper current protection is the responsibility of the owner. A power supply kit must be used [...]

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    REMOVE JUNCTION BOX COVER • Remove the junction box cover by taking out the front two screws. 1 Junction box Installation Instructions 12 DIRECT CONNECT APPLICATIONS FOR 265 VOLT DIRECT CONNECT APPLICATIONS ONLY I MPORTANT: Connection of a 265V AC product to a branch circuit MUST be done by direct connection in accordance with the National Electr[...]

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    13 Installation Instructions DIRECT CONNECT APPLICATIONS MAKE WIRE LEAD CONNECTIONS INSIDE THE JUNCTION BOX 1. Make all wire connections by using appropriate UL-listed electrical connectors and techniques. 2. Select the applicable wiring situation and follow the instructions accordingly: 3. Be sure that all wire leads are inside the junction box an[...]

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    Installation Instructions 14 ZONELINE COMPONENTS Case Zoneline unit Front Case Panel REQUIRED ACCESSORIES (Check the “Essential Elements” label on the unit.) Architectural Louver RAVAL1 Wall Plenum RAVWP6 - 6"D x 19 3 ⁄ 4 ”W x 32”H RAVWP8 - 8”D x 19 3 ⁄ 4 ”W x 32”H RAVWP12 - 12”D x 19 3 ⁄ 4 ”W x 32”H RAVWP15 - 15”D [...]

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    Installation Instructions 15 TYPICAL UTILITY CLOSET AND DIMENSIONS (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) Side View Top View Architectural Louver 10 ” duct Door/access panel 5” min. 5” min. Unit front 3” min. 14” min. – Required only if optional Hydronic Heating Kit (RAVHW1, RAVHW2, RAVHW3) is to be installed. Clearance for installation should be taken i[...]

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    Installation Instructions 16 UTILITY CLOSET CONNECTION LOCATIONS IMPORTANT: Plan and locate plenum, wall plug, drains and thermostat carefully to avoid interference. Hard-to-reach locations will make installation and service difficult! Reference Dimensions A Thermostat cable: 9 1 ⁄ 2 ” long B Power cord: 60” long C Case width and depth: 23 1 [...]

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    Installation Instructions 17 RETURN AIR GRILLE INSTALLATION OPTIONS The room return air grille may be installed toward the front or either side of the unit. Improper return air arrangements will cause performance problems. There are three indoor return air grille installation options. Choose the option that best suits your installation requirements[...]

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    BUILD AND INSTALL THE ZONELINE BASE PLATFORM 1. Construct a 23 1 ⁄ 4 ” min. x 23 1 ⁄ 4 ” min. square platform with legs to raise the platform a minimum of 8”. NOTE: The platform must have a load-bearing capacity of 175 lbs. minimum. 1 Installation Instructions 18 WALL PLENUM AND ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER INSTALLATION • Install the appropriat[...]

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    INSTALL THE DRAIN(S) An external or an internal drain must be attached to the primary drain connector. A secondary drain is supplied if required by state and local codes. Refer to the local codes for proper installation of the drains. If the secondary drain is not used, seal its drain port with a 3/4” MNPT plug. External Drain Attach a 90° PVC e[...]

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    INSTALL AND CONNECT THE CASE 1. Remove the front case panel and pull the unit out of the case. Place the empty case onto the platform in the closet with the outdoor side facing the wall plenum opening. Align the case with plenum opening and attach with six field-supplied sheet metal screws (corrosion-resistant screws recommended). 2. Adjust all fou[...]

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    Top duct Clamp Case top duct adjusting screws MAKE UNIT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 1. Connect the thermostat wires to the unit and set the dip switches to the appropriate settings. NOTE: See the Controls–Terminal Connections and Controls–Dip Switches sections of this manual and the manual with the separate thermostat for proper connections and sett[...]

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    Installation Instructions SERVICING WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock, can cause injury or death. Before servicing, switch power off at the service panel and lock the area to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the area cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel. NOTE: We stro[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before You Call For Service… GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Zoneline does The unit is unplugged. • Make sure the Zoneline plug is pushed completely not start into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit • [...]

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    24 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Normal Operating Sounds You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency. You may hear relays [...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Notes. GEAppliances.com 25[...]

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    Notes. 26 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 27 Vertical Zoneline Warranty. n Service trips to your site to teach you how to use the product. n Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. n If you have an installation problem, or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling or heating capac[...]

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    Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. Schedule Service GEAppliances.com Expert[...]