GE Thermostat RAK148D1 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual &  
Installation Instructions  
RAK148D1  
RAK164D1  
Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9  
Important Safety  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . 4–7  
Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Operating Functions . . . . . . . . 11–12  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Starting the Thermostat . . . . . . . . .10  
Terminal Designator  
Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Testing the Thermostat . . . . . .10–11  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
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INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW  
THERMOSTAT CONTROL  
Display  
Toggle Up/Down Buttons  
Function Switch  
Fan Auto/On Switch  
PARTS DIAGRAM  
Toggle Up/Down  
Display  
Switches  
Reset  
Switch  
SW5  
SW6  
Function  
Switch  
Fan Auto/On  
Switch  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD—Turn off power at  
the main service panel by removing the fuse or  
switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF  
position before removing the existing thermostat.  
PACKAGE CONTENTS/TOOLS REQUIRED  
Package includes: Thermostat on base, thermostat cover,  
wiring labels, screws and wall anchors.  
Tools needed: Drill with 3/16bit, hammer, screwdriver.  
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.  
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.  
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TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT (cont.)  
1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system  
by removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate  
circuit breaker.  
2. To remove cover, insert 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 wires will feed through the wire  
opening in the base of the thermostat.  
4. Mark the placement of the mounting holes.  
5. Set thermostat base and cover away from working area.  
6. Using a 3/16drill bit, drill holes in the locations you  
have marked for mounting.  
7. Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting  
holes.  
8. Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed  
the control wires through the wire opening.  
9. Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall.  
10. Insert stripped, labeled wires in matching wire  
terminals. See “Wiring Diagrams” section of this  
manual.  
CAUTION!  
Make sure exposed portion  
of wires does not touch other wires.  
11. Tighten screws on terminal block. Gently tug wire to  
be sure of proper connection. Double check that each  
wire is connected to the proper terminal.  
12. 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.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT (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”.  
Wiring diagrams.  
Table 1: Terminals for five wires heat/cool system  
(RAK164D1 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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Table 2: Terminals 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 configure the RAK148D1 and RAK164D1, 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 cover of the thermostat by gently pulling  
on one of the corners.  
3. Simultaneously hold the SW5 and SW6 buttons in  
for 5 seconds while the thermostat is in OFF mode.  
4. Press the  
each screen.  
or  
button to change settings within  
5. Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.  
Note: The SW5 button will return you to the previous screen.  
6. To exit configuration mode, 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  
to select.  
or  
button  
Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.  
2. Temperature Differential—  
Stage 1—(1–9°F) (1–5°C)—  
(Factory Setting is 2°F/1°C for  
Each Stage)—Set the number of  
degrees between your “setpoint” temperature and your  
“turn on” temperature for first stage.  
Press the  
or  
button to set differential value.  
Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.  
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3. Temperature 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 screen.  
4. Minimum Cool Setpoint (60, 64,  
66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76°F) (15, 17, 19,  
20, 21, 22, 23, 24°C)  
Adjust to control the minimum Cool set temperature allowed.  
Press the  
or  
button to select.  
Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.  
5. Maximum Heat Setpoint (65, 70,  
72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 85°F) (18, 21, 22,  
23, 24, 26, 27, 29°C)  
Adjust to control the maximum Heat set temperature allowed.  
Press the  
or  
button to select.  
Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.  
6. Room temperature offset (+9°F to  
–9°F) (+5°C to –5°C)  
Adjust to calibrate displayed room  
temperature to match actual room temperature.  
Press the  
or  
button to select.  
Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.  
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Terminal designator descriptions.  
R
C
— 24 VAC hot  
— 24 VAC common  
G
B
— Fan  
— Heat active reversing  
valve (RAK148D1 only)  
W — Aux. heat  
— Compressor  
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Starting the thermostat.  
CAUTION!  
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  
ROOM  
to the Auto position.  
2. Move the Function switch to  
Cool or Heat, depending  
on the season.  
Testing the thermostat.  
Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly tested.  
CAUTION!  
Do not use air conditioning when  
the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. This can damage  
your air conditioning system and cause personal injuries.  
Cool Test  
1. Slide Function switch to Cool mode.  
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 3 minute minimum run time/off time delay).  
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Heat Test  
1. Slide Function switch to Heat mode.  
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 3 minute minimum run time/off time delay).  
Note: “Quick Heat Recovery” is activated each time the thermostat  
is switched from Off or Cool modes to Heat mode. Electric heaters  
are energized until the thermostat set point is reached. Heat pump  
operation will resume at next call for heat (Heat pump only).  
Fan Test  
1. Slide Fan Auto/On switch to On position.  
2. Indoor fan turns on.  
3. Slide Fan Auto/On switch to Auto position.  
4. Indoor fan turns 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 mode.  
Cool  
Standby  
• In this mode, the thermostat  
controls the cooling system.  
• Press the  
or  
buttons to set  
Set  
the desired temperature.  
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Operating functions.  
Heat  
Standby  
Set  
• In this mode, the thermostat  
controls the heating system.  
• Press the  
or  
buttons to set  
the desired temperature.  
Troubleshooting tips.  
Problem  
Solution  
No display  
Check for 24 VAC at thermostat;  
display is blank when 24 VAC is  
not present.  
System fan does not  
come on properly  
Verify that wiring is correct.  
Thermostat turns on and  
off too frequently  
Adjust temperature differential  
(see Temperature Differential,  
Stage 1).  
Fan runs continuously  
Check Fan Auto/On switch. If set to  
ON position, fan will run continuously.  
Room temperature is  
not correct  
Verify that wall hole is plugged  
with putty or insulation; calibrate  
thermostat (see Configuration mode).  
Auxiliary heat not on  
soon enough  
Adjust differential for 2nd stage  
(RAK148D1 only) heating, if required  
(see Configuration mode).  
Compressor doesn’t run  
or turn off immediately  
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 doesn’t run or turn off  
This is normal. On some models, the  
immediately when changing fan may have a 3 minute minimum  
function or setting  
run time/off time delay.  
Problem not listed above  
Press the Reset button once;  
display will be refreshed.  
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Thermostat Warranty.  
Staple your receipt here.  
Proof of the original purchase date is  
needed to validate the warranty.  
For The Period Of:  
GE Will Replace:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Full Replacement of the thermostat which fails  
due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
What GE 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.  
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is  
product exchange as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties,  
including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular  
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.  
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 state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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