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Digital Non-Pr ogrammable ge. com Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . 4–7 Introduction Over view . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Operating Functions . . . . . . . . 11–12 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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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 ai[...]
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P ARTS DIA GRAM INTRODUCTION OVERVIE W 3 Reset Switch SW5 SW6 Display Function Switch Fan Auto/On Switch Toggle Up/Down Switches THERMOST A T CONTROL Display Toggle Up/Down Buttons Function Switch Fan Auto/On Switch[...]
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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 floor. Do not mount the thermostat on an outside wall, in direct sunlight , behind a door or in an area affected by a vent[...]
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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 . 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 you plan to mount it . Make sure [...]
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6 T O INST ALL THERMOST A T (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” . INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Wiring diagrams. Table 1: T erminals for five wires heat/cool system (RAK164D1 only) Note: C[...]
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7 Table 2: T erminals for six wires 2 heat/1 cool system (RAK148D1 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 RAK148D1 and RAK164D1 to match your heating/cooling system. These thermostats function with up to 2-stage heat pump systems (RAK148D1 only). To configur e the RAK148D1 and RAK164D1, 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—(RAK148D1 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 value. Press the SW6 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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T erminal designat or descriptions. R — 24 VA C hot C — 24 V AC common W — Aux. heat Y — Compressor G— F a n B — Heat active reversing valve (RAK148D1 only) 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 inj[...]
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Heat T est 1. Slide Function switch to Heat mode. 2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees above room temperatur e. 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 3 minute time delay and a 3 minute minimum run time for the [...]
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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 Thermostat turns on and Adjust temperature differential off too frequently (see Temperature Differential , Stage 1). Fan runs continuously Check Fan Aut o/On switch. [...]
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13 Notes.[...]
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14 Notes.[...]
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Notes. 15[...]
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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 [...]