Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RAK164P1 GE
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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 .
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.
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 Fun.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
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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.
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