GE Monogram 5800 Series User Manual
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GE Zoneline packaged  
terminal air conditioners  
2008 contract sales architects and engineers data manual  
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Power Connection Kits  
230/208-Volt Line Cord Connection Units  
230/208-Volt Sub-Base and Direct Connected Units  
Electric  
Electric  
Heater  
Watts  
Electric  
Min. Circuit  
Protection  
(Amps)  
Direct  
Sub-Base Connection  
Kit  
Electric  
Electric  
Heater  
Watts  
Electric Min. Circuit  
Line Cord  
Kit  
Heat  
Heat  
Heat  
Heat  
Protection  
(Amps)  
BTUH  
Amps  
BTUH  
Amps  
RAKꢀ15ꢀ  
RAKꢀ20ꢀ  
RAKꢀꢀ0ꢀ  
8600/7100  
11700/9600  
17100/1ꢀ900  
2550/2090  
ꢀ450/2820  
5000/4090  
11.6/10.6  
15.5/14.1  
22.ꢀ/20.ꢀ  
15  
20  
ꢀ0  
RAK204D15P RAK4157  
RAK204D20P RAK4207  
RAK204Dꢀ0P RAK4ꢀ07 170100/1ꢀ900 5000/4090 22.ꢀ/20.ꢀ  
8600/7100  
11700/9600 ꢀ450/2820 15.5/14.1  
2550/2090 11.6/10.6  
15  
20  
ꢀ0  
Electric Heat Amps include electric heater and fan motor current draw.  
Electric Heat Amps include electric heater and fan motor current draw.  
Each Line Cord Kit has an integral Leakage Current Detection and Interruption (LCDI) or Arc Fault  
Current Interrupter (AFCI) device as required by National Electrical Code (NEC) and Underwriters  
Laboratories (UL) for units manufactured after August 1, 2004.  
Units connected through sub-base do not require a LCDI or AFCI device since they are not  
considered to be line-cord connected. Each 2ꢀ0/208-volt sub-base kit consists of sub-base with  
appropriate receptacle for minimum circuit amperage, chaseway to route power connector from  
sub-base to chassis, wiring to connect sub-base to building wiring and a short line cord with 9-pin  
connector to connect to chassis and plug into receptacle in sub-base.  
Short sub-base line cord may not be used without sub-base.  
Junction box for 2ꢀ0/208-volt chassis must be purchased separately.  
RAK4002A for 2900 and ꢀ900 series units RAK4002B for 5800 series units.  
265-Volt Sub-Base and Direct Connected Units  
Power  
Connection Kit  
Direct  
Connection Kit  
Electric Heat  
BTUH  
Electric Heater  
Watts  
Electric Heat  
Amps  
Min. Circuit Protection  
(Amps)  
Sub-Base  
RAK204E15  
RAK204E20  
RAK204Eꢀ0  
RAK5172  
RAK5202  
RAK5ꢀ02  
RAK5157  
RAK5207  
RAK5ꢀ07  
8600  
11700  
17000  
2550  
ꢀ450  
5000  
9.6  
1ꢀ.0  
18.9  
15  
20  
ꢀ0  
Electric Heat Amps include electric heater and fan motor current draw.  
265-volt units are to be permanently connected in compliance with National Electrical Code and local codes and have a factory-installed junction box on the chassis.  
Each 265-volt sub-base kit consists of sub-base with appropriate receptacle for minimum circuit amperage, chaseway to route power connector from sub-base to chassis  
and wiring to connect sub-base to building wiring.  
265-Volt Power Connection Kit must be ordered separately.  
Important  
Essential Elements Ordering Overview  
2ꢀ0/208-volt line cord connected units — order line cord kit  
2ꢀ0/208-volt sub-base connected units — order sub-base and junction box  
265-volt units — order sub-base and power connection kit  
Zoneline® Chassis Nomenclature  
The Zoneline chassis is identified by a model number defining the type of unit, cooling capacity, electrical information and  
optional features included on the unit. When specifying or ordering the Zoneline chassis, the use of this nomenclature will  
assure receiving the correct unit.  
EXAMPLE  
A
Z
5
8
H
1
2
D
A
D
Chassis series  
Nominal cooling capacity Universal  
Zoneline  
packaged  
terminal  
chassis  
29=deluxe line cool/  
electric heat  
ꢀ9=deluxe line heat pump 12=12,000 BTUH cooling  
58=premium line  
heat pump  
07=7,000 BTUH cooling  
09=9,000 BTUH cooling  
power connection  
Special Features  
B=base unit  
C=corrosion treated  
D=internal  
15=15,000 BTUH cooling  
Voltage/Phase/  
Frequency  
D=2ꢀ0/208-Volt,  
single-phase, 60 Hz  
E=265-Volt, single-phase,  
60 Hz  
Unit type  
E=cooling with electric  
resistance heat  
H=heat pump with electric  
resistance heat  
condensate  
removal (ICR)  
system (heat  
pump models  
only) (not for  
coastal areas)  
P=Dry Air 25 (2800  
Series only)  
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The Zoneline® 2900, ꢀ900 and 5800 Series have incorporated changes suggested by customers, along with  
enhancements by GE’s Technology Team and changes necessary to meet new UL and NEC requirements.  
“L” shaped condenser coil.  
The “Partial Open Vent Air” feature was a specific request by a customer.  
“Heat Sentinel” is an enhancement developed by GE’s Technology Team to help lodging professionals welcome their guests  
with a moderate-temperature room and to help lower cooling costs.  
Devices have been added on cord-connected units to protect against injury from unsafe power cords.  
See the “Features and Benefits” section for in-depth explanation of these changes and the industry-leading features of  
GE Zoneline retained from the previous series.  
The Deluxe 2900 Series Zoneline Models Includes The “Dry Air 25” Models  
Which Remove 25% More Moisture Than Other Zoneline Models.  
As warm, humid air is pulled through the pre-cool (front)  
section of the heat pipe, the heat removed from the air is  
absorbed by the refrigerant, causing the refrigerant to change  
to a gas and flow to the re-heat (rear) section of the heat  
pipe. The air leaving the pre-cool section of the heat pipe is  
cooler and at a higher relative humidity level than the room  
air. The pre-cooled air is further cooled as it passes through  
the evaporator; consequently, the relative humidity increases  
allowing the evaporator coil to remove more moisture.  
When the cold air from the evaporator comes in contact  
with the re-heat section of the heat pipe, the heat that was  
removed by the pre-cool section is added back to the air and  
the refrigerant in the heat pipe condenses and flows back  
to the indoor coil. The air discharged into the room by this  
process is much drier, creating a more comfortable room  
condition.  
Deluxe Dry Air 25 Models  
Cooling With Resistance Heat  
• Remove 25% More Moisture than other Zoneline Models,  
up to 2.7 Additional Gallons Per Day  
• Cool and Dry Air in Less Time than Standard Zoneline Models  
• Heat Pipe is a Separate Sealed Refrigerant System  
— No Mechanical Parts — No Special Maintenance Required  
• Helps Maintain Lower Relative Humidity In Rooms  
• Maintains Comfort at Slightly Higher Room Temperatures  
— Reduces Operating Costs — Provides Comfort Without  
Overcooling  
The Newest Innovation from GE  
The Dry Air 25 Models center around GE’s exclusive use of  
the patented Dinh® Dehumidifier Heat Pipe from Heat Pipe  
Technology, Inc. This innovative NASA spin-off technology  
enables Dry Air 25 to remove 25% more moisture from the  
air than other leading manufacturers’ packaged terminal air  
conditioners. This helps maintain room comfort at a higher  
room temperature, reducing operating costs.  
• Corrosion Treatment is Standard  
• Excellent Choice for Humid Climates  
• Available in 7000, 9000 and 12000 BTU Sizes  
The Dry Air 25 keeps a room cool and dry, and this is the  
most important benefit when it comes to the occupant of  
the room — hotel guests, apartment residents, students.  
In a hot, humid climate, getting away from the humidity  
is just as important as the heat, and the Dry Air 25 is the  
perfect solution. The dehumidification of the Dry Air 25 has  
been verified by the same ARI test conditions that standard  
units are rated under. A list of customers using Dry Air 25 is  
available from GE.  
The Dry Air 25 system, a heat pipe, is a hermetically sealed  
heat transfer surface installed in a “saddlebag” configuration  
around the indoor (evaporator) coil of the Zoneline. This coil  
arrangement will transfer heat from the front coil of the  
saddlebag to the rear coil without power consumption.  
This assembly uses R-22 as the refrigerant and is not  
connected to the regular Zoneline refrigerant circuit.  
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Table of Contents  
Front Cover  
1
2
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4
5
6
7
Mini Specs 2900, ꢀ900 and 5800 Series  
Mini Specs Power Connection Kits and Nomenclature  
The 2900/ꢀ900/5800 and Dry 25  
Table of Contents  
Introduction  
The Zoneline System  
Features and Benefits  
Features Table  
8
9-11  
Features and Benefits  
Auxiliary Control Switches  
Central Desk Control  
12-1ꢀ  
14  
Remote Thermostat Control  
Heat Pumps and Energy Savings  
15-17  
18-19  
Installation and Dimensions  
Application Comments  
Case Dimensions  
20  
21  
Wall Case/Sub-Base Installation  
Condensate Disposal Systems  
Ducted Installations  
22-ꢀꢀ  
ꢀ4-ꢀ6  
ꢀ7-ꢀ9  
40-41  
Exterior Grilles  
Product Data  
Electrical Connection  
42  
4ꢀ  
Essential Elements Ordering Overview  
Maximum Connected Load  
Cooling/Heat Pump Performance Data  
Latent System Capacity  
Normal Yearly Operating Data  
Schematics  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48-51  
Product Specifications  
Suggested Bid Form Specifications  
Zoneline Chassis Nomenclature/Receptacles/Sub-bases  
Specifications  
Important Notice  
52-5ꢀ  
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Equipment used as a primary source for  
heating or cooling is an integral part of  
the building in which it is installed. Proper  
application is essential for satisfactory  
performance over a wide range of  
operating conditions. It is strongly  
55  
Complete Accessory List  
General Installation Suggestions  
Warranty  
56  
57-58  
58  
recommended that a professional  
engineer determine proper application.  
Alphabetical Index  
59  
If this unit is a replacement unit, its  
specifications and performance  
Back Cover  
60  
may differ from those of the unit it is  
replacing. For that reason, we again  
strongly recommend that a professional  
engineer determine proper application.  
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Introduction  
This manual is designed to provide product, performance  
and application information to our customers and their  
architects and engineers for use in selection and design  
of a zonal comfort control system utilizing GE Zoneline®  
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged  
Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP). GE Zoneline PTACs and PTHPs  
are self-contained units designed for through-the-wall  
installations in hotels, motels, apartments, hospitals,  
nursing homes, add-on rooms and many other installations.  
Premium Line Standard Features:  
All the Standard Features of the Deluxe Line Plus:  
• Two fan motor system with Indoor Cross Flow Blower  
for quieter operation  
• Unit Diagnostics  
• Standard Corrosion Protection Treatment  
Premium Line Optional Features:  
• Internal Condensate Removal (Not for use in seacoast  
or corrosive areas)  
Zonelines provide individual room or zone control in both  
cooling and heating operation. There is a model for practically  
every application, ranging in cooling capacity from 7,100 to  
14,700 BTUH and heating capacity from 6,400 to 1ꢀ,400 BTUH  
in heat pump operation. See pages 42 and 54 for resistance  
heaters available.  
Advantages of the GE Zoneline System:  
• Flexible Application  
—May be installed from flush to finished floor to ꢀ" from  
the ceiling  
Zoneline offers a two-tier lineup: the Deluxe Line and the  
Premium Line. The Deluxe Line consists of the 2900 Series  
with electric resistance heat, the 2900 Series Dry Air 25 Models  
with enhanced dehumidification for hot and humid climates  
and the ꢀ900 Series heat pump. The ꢀ900 Series heat pump  
features reverse cycle defrost and simultaneous supplemental  
resistance heat, when needed, to maintain room comfort.  
The Premium Line features the 5800 Series heat pump with  
reverse cycle defrost and supplemental resistance heat, when  
needed, to maintain room comfort, plus tactile touch controls  
with digital display and standard corrosion protection.  
—7,100 to 14,700 BTUH units in same physical size  
—Deluxe 2900 and ꢀ900 Series may be ducted to condition  
more than one room  
—Compatible with Class 2 remote thermostat control  
—Compatible with 2 wire CDC or many Energy  
Management systems  
• Economical Installation  
—No ductwork necessary  
—No mechanical equipment rooms or pipes required for  
heating/cooling units  
—Replacement units fit existing 42"-wide by 16"-high  
wall cases  
• Quiet Operation  
Deluxe Line Standard Features:  
• Digital Controls  
—LED Temperature Display  
—Easy Temperature Selection  
—Tactile Touch Pad  
—Indoor double cut-off scroll: two fan motor 2900 and ꢀ900  
Series units  
—Indoor cross-flow blower: 2 fan motor 5800 Series units  
• Energy-Saving Operation  
• Universal Heaters  
• 2 Fan Motors  
—Units in unoccupied areas may be turned off  
• Heat Sentinel  
• “L” Coil Design Condenser  
• ꢀ-Position Vent Door  
—Designed for efficient cooling operation — EERs from 10.0  
to 1ꢀ.0  
—Efficient heat pump units — COPs from ꢀ.2 to ꢀ.6  
—Extended heat pump operation without sacrificing  
room comfort  
• Ease of Maintenance  
—Permanently lubricated fan motors  
—Upfront lift-out interchangeable filters  
—Air Discharge area is easily accessed for cleaning  
—Slide-out chassis for easy access for cleaning or if  
service is required  
• Freeze Sentinel  
• Indoor Coil Frost Control  
• Central Desk Control Interface  
• Remote Thermostat Control Interface  
• Random Restart  
• Electronic Temperature Limiting  
• “Smart Fan” Fan Cycle/Continuous Control  
• Transfer Fan Interface  
• Reverse Cycle Heat Pump Operation  
• Reverse Cycle Defrost and Simultaneous Supplemental  
Resistance Heat on Heat Pumps  
• Quick Heat Recovery  
Both the ꢀ900 and the 5800 Series heat pumps utilize  
the unique GE PTAC heat pump operation to ensure a  
comfortable room. The logic used by the units is the  
same logic used by central system heat pumps to  
provide greater savings.  
Deluxe Line Optional Features:  
• Corrosion Protection  
• Internal Condensate Removal (on ꢀ900 Series Heat Pump  
without Corrosion Protection)  
NOTE: Dry Air 25 models include all the standard features of the 2900 Series plus  
standard corrosion protection.  
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The Zoneline® System  
The typical Zoneline installation consists of the wall case (or sleeve), chassis, and exterior grille. Some installations may  
use a sub-base for support of the unit or for ease of electrical connections. Each of the components should be the standard  
products offered by GE or, in the case of the exterior grille, approved by GE Applications Engineering. Use of components not  
specifically designed or approved for use with the Zoneline can result in unsatisfactory operation and can be the cause of  
failure not covered by the warranty.  
Components of the Zoneline System  
Typical Installation (Deluxe Series shown)  
Wall Case  
RAB71A (Steel-Insulated)  
Chassis  
RAB77A4 (SMC — Molded)  
Wall Case Options  
(See page 22)  
Room Cabinet  
RAG67 (shown)  
Grill Options  
(See page 40)  
Power Connection Kit (required on all units)  
Line Cord Kit shown  
See pages 42-4ꢀ  
Power Supply Cord  
Optional Accessories of the Zoneline System  
Chaseway  
RAK204D20P Sub-Base (shown)  
RAK6052 Duct Adapter  
(For Deluxe Series)  
Power Supply Cord (included with 208v/2ꢀ0v  
sub-bases)  
RAK601/602 (For Deluxe Series)  
Duct Extension, Register and Trim Flange  
See pages 22 and ꢀ2 for information on electrical sub-bases and chaseway.  
See pages ꢀ7-ꢀ9 for information on ducted installations.  
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Zoneline® Features  
AZ  
2900  
Optional  
10.2 - 12.7  
N/A  
AZ  
3900  
N/A  
AZ  
5800  
N/A  
Enhanced Dehumidification — Dry Air 25  
Cooling EER Range (2ꢀ0 Volts/265 Volts)  
Heating COP Range (2ꢀ0 Volts/265 Volts)  
Heat Source — Electric Resistance Heat  
Heat Source — Heat Pump With Selectable  
10.0 - 12.7  
ꢀ.2 - ꢀ.6  
—
10.2 - 1ꢀ.0  
ꢀ.2 - ꢀ.6  
—
Standard  
Full Time or On Demand Simultaneous/  
Supplemental Resistance Heat  
—
Standard  
ꢀ Stage  
Standard  
ꢀ Stage  
Staged Heating  
—
Universal Heater — UPC*  
Unit Controls  
Standard  
Touch Pad  
Standard  
Touch Pad  
Standard  
Touch Pad  
Electronic Temperature Selection  
(Slews Up & Down) with Digital Display  
Standard  
Standard  
—
Standard  
Standard  
Standard-Plus  
Standard  
Standard  
Reverse Cycle  
Standard  
Standard  
Selectable  
Temp Display Blinks  
2
Unit Diagnostics  
—
Highly Featured Microprocessor Controls  
Electric Resistance Heat Lock-Out (above 46°F)  
Automatic Emergency Heat  
Heat Pump Defrost System  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Reverse Cycle  
Standard  
Standard  
Selectable  
—
—
—
—
—
—
High Temperature Operation Protection  
Quick Heat Recovery  
Temperature Boost  
Service Indicator  
—
2
Fan Motors — Permanently Lubricated  
2-Speed Outdoor Fan  
2
Standard  
HIGH/LOW/AUTO  
Standard  
“Smart Fan”  
Selectable  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
RAK6052  
Optional  
Standard  
HIGH/LOW/AUTO  
Standard  
“Smart Fan”  
Selectable  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
RAK6052  
Optional  
Standard  
HIGH/LOW/AUTO  
Standard  
“Smart Fan”  
Selectable  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
—
Indoor Fan Speed Selections — HIGH/LOW  
Fan Only Setting — HIGH/LOW  
Fan Cycle Switch  
Constant-Run Fan  
Rotary Compressor  
Automatic Compressor Restart Delay  
Freeze Sentinel™  
Heat Sentinel  
Indoor Coil Frost Control  
Transfer Fan Connections  
7-Step Electronic Temperature Limiting  
Remote Control Capability with Wall Mounted Thermostat  
Central Desk Control Capability  
Energy Management System Interface with Load Shedding Option  
Reversible Indoor Air Louvers 40º/50º  
Up-Front Filters  
Easy-Clean Air Discharge Area  
Concealed Manual Vent Control  
Ducted Installation Capability  
Corrosion Protection (Standard on Dry Air 25)  
Standard  
—
Standard  
Internal Condensate Removal (ICR) (Factory Installed Option.  
Cannot be used in Corrosion Areas.)  
N/A  
Optional  
Optional  
*UPC — Universal Power Cord Connection (See pages 42 and 54).  
265-volt units must be connected in a manner to meet National Electrical Code and all local codes.  
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Features and Benefits  
Standard Physical Dimensions  
Reverse Cycle Heat Pump Defrost System  
GE has maintained the same dimensions since 1961 —  
Standard on all Zoneline ꢀ900 and 5800 Series heat pumps.  
42" wide x 16" high x 1ꢀ-ꢀ/4" deep  
Enables heat pump to operate at lower temperatures  
when other systems switch to more expensive electric  
resistance heat.  
Replacement of older units is made easy.  
Weather-Protected Electrical Components  
Vital electrical components are protected from the weather  
by locating them on the indoor side of the weather barrier.  
See pages 18 and 19 for discussion of heat pump operation  
and defrost systems.  
High Temperature Heat Pump Operation Protection  
Automatically protects the compressor if heat pump is  
operated with high outdoor temperatures.  
Weather-Resistant “Superseal”  
Properly installed unit in undistorted case keeps air leakage  
to a minimum.  
Power to the outdoor fan is turned off if the indoor coil gets  
too hot during heat pump operation to prevent damage to  
the compressor.  
7 CFM air infiltration with 25 MPH wind on non-ICR units —  
10 CFM on units with ICR.  
Industry specification is 19 CFM of air infiltration.  
Quick Heat Recovery – Heat Pump Units  
Heater Sizes to Meet Room Requirements  
All units are equipped with a universal heater —  
the resistance heat output is determined by power  
connection kit.  
When the unit operation is changed from STOP or COOL to  
HEAT, the electric resistance heaters are used to warm the  
room to the thermostat set point. This provides faster room  
temperature increase for greater guest comfort.  
230/208-volt — Line Cord Connected Units — 2.55/2.09 KW  
with RAKꢀ15ꢀ — 15-amp circuit; ꢀ.45/2.82 KW with  
RAKꢀ20ꢀ — 20-amp circuit; 5.0/4.09 KW with RAKꢀꢀ0ꢀ —  
ꢀ0-amp circuit.  
Unit Diagnostics  
The 5800 Series has a dip switch that activates each of  
the various components of the unit to operate briefly. This  
enables the technician to determine if individual components  
are functioning properly.  
230/208-volt - Sub-Base Connected Units — 2.55/2.09  
KW with RAK204D15P — 15-amp circuit; ꢀ.45/2.82 KW  
with RAK204D20P — 20-amp circuit; 5.0/4.09 KW with  
RAK204Dꢀ0P — ꢀ0-amp circuit.  
Service Indicator  
On the 5800 Series, if the microprocessor detects a  
265-volt — 2.55 KW with RAK5172 — 15-amp circuit; ꢀ.45 KW  
with RAK5202 — 20-amp circuit; 5.0 KW with RAK5ꢀ02 —  
ꢀ0-amp circuit.  
compressor malfunction, the digital temperature display  
will blink. If the malfunction occurs during cooling operation,  
the indoor fan will continue to operate. If the compressor  
malfunctions in heating mode, the unit will automatically  
switch to resistance heat to maintain room temperature set  
point. GE Service should be called to check the Zoneline.  
Unit Controls  
2900 and 3900 Series — touch pad controls for temperature  
and operation selection.  
Fan Motors – Permanently Lubricated  
All units have two fan motors for quiet operation and  
5800 Series — touch pad controls with digital readout of  
temperature set point.  
maximum operating efficiency.  
Highly Featured Microprocessor Controls  
Microprocessor controls are programmed to interface with  
the temperature sensors to maximize comfort conditions for  
the room occupant and provide outstanding features.  
Motors are permanently lubricated to reduce maintenance  
and totally enclosed to keep dirt and water out of the motor  
windings.  
2-Speed Outdoor Fan  
Thermistors are used to sense small changes in temperature  
to give excellent room control and allow the microprocessor  
to monitor and react to changing conditions.  
The unit automatically selects the most efficient speed for  
the outdoor fan. The operating sound level is lower when the  
outdoor fan can operate in low speed yet there are situations  
where it must operate in high speed. The unit changes the  
fan speed automatically.  
Electric Resistance Heat Lock-Out  
To maximize the savings of the heat pump operation, the  
Zoneline heat pumps do not utilize the resistance heater  
when the outdoor temperature is above 46°F during normal  
operation. The resistance heat is used in the Quick Heat  
Recovery feature.  
Indoor Fan Speed Selections – HIGH/LOW  
Unit may be operated in HIGH HEAT or LOW HEAT or HIGH  
COOL or LOW COOL.  
Automatic Emergency Heat  
Automatically uses electric resistance heat if the heat  
pump output is not sufficient to maintain selected  
room temperature.  
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Fan-Only Setting – HIGH/LOW  
Indoor Coil Frost Control  
The unit provides the option of selecting either HIGH or LOW  
Prevents indoor coil from freezing  
speed for Fan-Only operation.  
and causing complaints due to lack  
of cooling. Frost can form on the  
indoor coil when the unit is operated  
in cooling when outdoor temperatures  
are low. The unit automatically shuts  
the compressor off until the indoor coil  
temperature warms to the point where  
frosting will no longer occur.  
Fan-Cycle Switch – “SmartFan”  
Unique “SmartFan” allows unit to operate fan continuous in  
cooling operation and fan cycle in heating to provide better  
guest comfort. Eliminates complaint of cold air draft during  
heating operation.  
Eliminates need of changing fan-cycle switch seasonally.  
“SmartFan” settings are controlled by two dip switches on  
auxiliary control panel.  
Transfer Fan Interface  
24 VAC terminals are provided to operate a relay to control  
a fan mounted in a wall to move conditioned air into another  
space. The electrical power for the operation of the transfer  
fan itself is not provided by the Zoneline. Transfer fans and  
their controlling relays are field supplied.  
Compressor Random Restart  
In the event of a power failure, all compressors attempting  
to restart immediately when power is restored can result  
in a power surge that can cause another power interruption.  
The microprocessors in the Zonelines have a random restart  
logic system that prevents all units from starting at the  
same time.  
Electronic Temperature Limiting  
Seven independent programmable heating temperature limits  
and seven independent programmable cooling temperature  
limits. Eliminates need to reset the limits seasonally.  
Rotary Compressor  
Smoother operation for quiet, dependable service. GE has  
used rotary compressors since 1961.  
Highest  
Heating Temperature Limits  
Heat  
Compressor Restart Delay  
Zonelines are designed to provide a minimum of three  
minutes of compressor off time to allow refrigerant pressures  
to equalize before restarting to prevent compressor damage.  
65  
70  
72  
74  
76  
78  
80  
85  
Lowest  
Cool  
Cooling Temperature Limits  
Zonelines are also designed to provide a minimum of three  
minutes of compressor run time to prevent room occupant  
disturbance due to short-cycling of the air conditioner.  
60  
64  
66  
68  
70  
72  
74  
76  
Limits are set by dip switches on auxiliary control panel.  
Freeze Sentinel™  
Detects low room temperature and turns on heater to  
help protect against damage caused by freezing room  
temperature.  
Remote Control Capability with Wall-Mounted  
Thermostat  
See pages 15-17.  
Central Desk Control Capability  
See page 14.  
Heater turns on at 41°F and warms indoor thermistor  
temperature to 46°F and shuts off.  
Freeze Sentinel may be turned off by dip switch on  
auxiliary control.  
Energy Management System Interface with  
Load Shedding Option  
All units have a switch on the auxiliary control panel to  
allow the indoor fan to continue operating if the unit is  
connected to an Energy Management System that shuts  
off compressor or heater operation. By allowing the indoor  
fan to run when the heater or compressor is shut off by the  
Energy Management System, the guest is less likely to realize  
the operation of the unit has been altered. This helps reduce  
peak energy demand loads without disturbing the room  
occupant.  
Heat Sentinel  
The property owner may choose to activate the Heat  
Sentinel feature on the Zoneline. If the Heat Sentinel is  
activated and room temperature reaches 85°F while the  
unit is in the “STOP” setting, the unit will automatically start  
in air conditioning operation and will shut off when the room  
temperature reaches 80°F. This will help dehumidify the air  
and lower high temperatures so the guest will not be entering  
an extremely hot room.  
Reversible Indoor Air Louvers  
Allows air to be directed into room at 40º or 50º angle to  
provide better air distribution.  
Angle is changed by removing room front and screws  
holding louver in place, and rotating louver section.  
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Up-Front Air Filters  
Corrosion Protection (Optional)  
Two interchangeable  
up-front filters, easy  
to remove and reinstall,  
may be cleaned without  
opening or removing  
the room front.  
2900 and ꢀ900 Series units may be ordered with special  
protection to better withstand damage from salt air and  
salt water in seacoast areas.  
Corrosion protection is standard on the 5800 Series and  
on Dry Air 25 models.  
Heat Pump units with ICR are not available with corrosion  
protection and should not be installed in seacoast or  
corrosive environments.  
Clean filters by brushing,  
vacuuming or back-  
flushing under faucet  
or shower head.  
Units installed in corrosive areas should be examined and  
cleaned more frequently than normal installations.  
Easy Clean Air Discharge Area  
Internal Condensate Removal (ICR)  
See page ꢀ4 for a discussion of the Internal Condensate  
Removal system available on ꢀ900 and 5800 Series heat pumps.  
2900 and 3900 Series units have an out-of-sight vertical  
protective screen over the indoor fan. This allows easy  
cleaning of air discharge area by simply removing room  
front and wiping clean.  
Enhanced Dehumidification  
There is no screen directly below discharge louver to trap  
unsightly dirt and debris where it may be seen by room  
occupant.  
Moisture removal is an important function of an air  
conditioner. People are more comfortable at higher  
temperatures when the humidity level is relatively low.  
Air conditioners operate with less energy consumption  
when the room temperatures are set higher.  
The GE Zoneline® 2900 Series with the Dry Air 25 heat pipe  
application removes 25% more moisture than the base  
2900 Series unit.  
Concealed Manual  
Vent Control  
The ꢀ-position manual vent  
door control may be closed,  
partially open or fully open.  
The GE Zoneline Dry Air 25 chassis is the only PTAC available  
with the application of the patented Dinh® Dehumidifier  
Heat Pipe under license from Heat Pipe Technology, Inc.  
Vent CFM High Speed  
Customers who are using the Dry Air 25 report a fresher-  
smelling room as a result of the lower humidity levels, as  
well as lower operating costs.  
Unit  
7000  
Full Open  
Partial Open  
50  
70  
75  
75  
40  
45  
45  
45  
9000  
12000  
15000  
Locking Door Kit  
RAK8023 — A door with a lock that replaces the standard  
control cover door to prevent unauthorized changing of  
control setting is offered as an accessory.  
CFM ratings at 2ꢀ0 volts and 265 volts.  
Greater amounts of air will be introduced if the room has an  
exhaust fan.  
An open vent door brings unconditioned outdoor air into the  
room, increasing heating and cooling costs.  
Positive vent door closure prevents accidental opening and  
unwanted air infiltration.  
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Auxiliary Control Switches  
These switches are located behind the room cabinet under the control panel.  
2900 and 3900 Series  
Switches  
Left Switches  
(1)  
Description  
ALL I2R  
Heat pump override —  
Down — Normal heat pump operation  
Up — resistance heat only (ꢀ900 Series only)  
(2)  
(ꢀ)  
(4)  
(5)  
(6)  
(7)  
C: FAN  
Fan control for cooling operation —  
Down — Fan Continuous  
Up — Fan Cycle  
Fan control for heating operation —  
Down — Fan Cycle  
Up — Fan Continuous  
Remote Thermostat Mode —  
Down — Unit Control  
Up — Remote Thermostat  
H: FAN  
CLASS 2  
LOAD SHED  
FREEZ S  
Load Shedding when connected to Central Desk Control System —  
Down — Fan shuts off with unit  
Up — Fan under “Smart Fan” settings  
Freeze Sentinel™ Override —  
Down — Freeze Sentinel ON  
Up — Freeze Sentinel OFF  
CONST FAN  
Constant Fan —  
Down — Fan runs normally  
Up — Fan runs when unit is in STOP position  
Right Switches  
TL1 – TLꢀ  
TL4 – TL6  
(7)  
Cooling temperature limiting (See table at bottom of page)  
Heating temperature limiting (See table at bottom of page)  
Heat Sentinel switch —  
Down — Heat Sentinel OFF  
Up — Heat Sentinel ON  
(8)  
Heat Boost (ꢀ900 series only) —  
Down — Heat Boost OFF  
Up — Heat Boost ON  
Auxiliary (2900 and ꢀ900 series)  
UP  
DOWN  
UP  
DOWN  
ꢀ900 Series shown  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ALLI2R (All Electric Heat)  
(3900 Series models only)  
C: FAN CN (Cooling–Smart Fan)  
HEAT BOOST  
(3900 Series models only)  
Heat Sentinel  
TL1 (H) (Temp. Limit 1–Heat)  
TL2 (H) (Temp. Limit 2–Heat)  
TL3 (H) (Temp. Limit 3–Heat)  
H: FAN CY (Heating–Smart Fan)  
CLASS 2 (Remote Thermostat)  
LOAD SHEDDING (CDC)  
FREEZ Sen (Freeze Sentinel)  
TL1 (C) (Temp. Limit 1–Cool)  
TL2 (C) (Temp. Limit 2–Cool)  
TL3 (C) (Temp. Limit 3–Cool)  
CONST FAN (Constant ON Fan)  
NO FUNCTION (Reserved for future use)  
Cooling and Heating temperature limits are set independently, temperature limiting  
switches are in factory-set down position, except as noted.  
Cooling Temperature Limits  
Switches Up  
Switches Up  
NONE  
60  
1
1, 2  
66  
2
2, ꢀ  
70  
1, 2, ꢀ  
72  
1, ꢀ  
74  
ꢀ
64  
68  
76  
Heating Temperature Limits  
6
4, 6  
4, 5, 6  
5, 6  
5
4, 5  
78  
4
NONE  
85  
65  
70  
72  
74  
76  
80  
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These switches are located behind the room cabinet under the control panel.  
5800 Series  
Switches  
Left Switches  
(1)  
Description  
ALL I2R  
Heat pump override —  
Down — Normal heat pump operation  
Up — resistance heat only  
(2)  
(ꢀ)  
(4)  
(5)  
(6)  
(7)  
(8)  
C: FAN  
Fan control for cooling operation —  
Down — Fan Continuous  
Up — Fan Cycle  
Fan control for heating operation —  
Down — Fan Cycle  
Up — Fan Continuous  
Remote Thermostat Mode —  
Down — Unit Control  
Up — Remote Thermostat  
Load Shedding when connected to Central Desk Control System —  
Down — Fan shuts off with unit  
Up — fan under “Smart Fan” settings  
Freeze Sentinel Override —  
Down — Freeze Sentinel ON  
Up — Freeze Sentinel OFF  
Constant Fan —  
Down — Fan runs normally  
Up — fan runs when unit is in STOP position  
Occupancy Sensor Mode —  
Down — Unit Control  
Up — Occupancy Sensor Connected  
H: FAN  
CLASS 2  
LOAD SHED  
FREEZ S  
CONST FAN  
OCCUPIED  
Right Switches  
TL1 – TLꢀ  
TL4 – TL6  
(7)  
Cooling temperature limiting (See table at bottom of page)  
Heating temperature limiting (See table at bottom of page)  
Diagnostics Switch  
(8)  
Heat Sentinel switch —  
Down — Heat Sentinel OFF  
Up — Heat Sentinel ON  
(9)  
Heat Boost —  
Down — Heat Boost OFF  
Up — Heat Boost ON  
5800 Series shown  
UP  
DOWN  
UP  
DOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ALLI2R (All Electric Heat)  
C: FAN CN (Cooling–Smart Fan)  
H: FAN CY (Heating–Smart Fan)  
HEAT BOOST  
Heat Sentinel  
Diagnostics Switch  
CLASS 2 (Remote Thermostat)  
LOAD SHEDDING (CDC)  
FREEZ Sen (Freeze Sentinel)  
CONST FAN (Constant ON Fan)  
OCCUPIED (Occupancy Sensor)  
TL1 (H) (Temp. Limit 1–Heat)  
TL2 (H) (Temp. Limit 2–Heat)  
TL3 (H) (Temp. Limit 3–Heat)  
TL1 (C) (Temp. Limit 1–Cool)  
TL2 (C) (Temp. Limit 2–Cool)  
TL3 (C) (Temp. Limit 3–Cool)  
Cooling and Heating temperature limits are set independently, temperature limiting  
switches are in factory-set down position, except as noted.  
Cooling Temperature Limits  
Switches Up  
Switches Up  
NONE  
60  
1
1, 2  
66  
2
2, ꢀ  
70  
1, 2, ꢀ  
72  
1, ꢀ  
74  
ꢀ
64  
68  
76  
Heating Temperature Limits  
6
4, 6  
4, 5, 6  
5, 6  
5
4, 5  
78  
4
NONE  
85  
65  
70  
72  
74  
76  
80  
1ꢀ  
Central Desk Control  
Some installations may want to govern the ability of the unit  
to operate from a control device remote to the unit or even  
remote to the room in which the unit is located. The general  
term given to systems such as this is Central Desk Control.  
The most common installation of this type of system is a  
switch mounted at the registration desk and, upon guest  
check-in, a button is pushed or a switch is moved to allow  
the air conditioner to operate. Likewise, when the guest  
checks out the device is put into the “OFF” position so the  
unit will not operate while the room is vacant.  
4. Recommended wire size must be followed as a minimum  
requirement.  
Wire Size #AWG  
Maximum Allowable Length  
#22  
#20  
#18  
#16  
600 Ft.  
900 Ft.  
1500 Ft.  
2000 Ft.  
Freeze Sentinel™ remains operational when the unit is  
connected to a CDC system. Even if the unit is turned “OFF” at  
the central location, if the sensor at the unit detects the low  
temperature, the electric resistance heaters and the fan will  
automatically turn on.  
It is not necessary that the controlling device be located  
at a central desk to employ a device that will control the  
unit operation. For instance, in some resort areas devices  
are connected to sliding glass doors and opening the door  
causes a contact to close, turning the air conditioner off.  
This prevents energy being wasted by operating the air  
conditioner when warm, humid air is entering the room.  
Some systems operate by motion sensors or heat sensing  
detectors mounted in the room. These types of systems  
determine occupant presence in the room and allow the  
unit to operate; if no one is in the room the device signals  
the air conditioner to turn off.  
Connecting the Zoneline to a CDC system does not eliminate  
the ability to connect the unit to a remote thermostat.  
Once the circuit is “opened,” and control of the unit removed  
from the CDC system, the selected controls - either the unit  
mounted control or the remote thermostat - govern the  
operation of the unit.  
Please see page 57 for installation recommendations for  
the Central Desk Control wiring.  
Zoneline® models offer Load-Shedding capabilities on  
units connected to Central Desk Control Systems. For more  
information on the models’ Load-Shedding Feature, see  
page 10.  
CDC Terminal Location and Typical Wiring  
See page 15 for location of CDC terminals on unit.  
There is a wide variety of devices available, each with  
its own benefits and constraints. While GE does not offer  
components that are external to the unit for a Central Desk  
Control (CDC) system, GE Zonelines are compatible with most  
CDC and Energy Management systems. Zonelines provide a  
24 VAC circuit that powers the Central Desk Control system  
and no external power is needed.  
Example of Common Bussing  
NOT PERMITTED  
All Zoneline 2900, ꢀ900, and 5800 Series units are compatible  
with simple on/off 2-wire Central Desk Control systems.  
Consult with the provider of other energy management  
systems to be sure they are compatible with the GE Zoneline.  
Zonelines have standard connectors factory-installed to  
provide a CDC interface that permits the unit to be connected  
to most of the energy management systems. The devices  
connected to the Zoneline units require no power supply or  
transformers external to the unit.  
Unit #3  
Unit #1  
Unit #2  
INCORRECT Common Bussing  
Normally Open  
Switch -  
Unit Operational  
Important CDC Comments (all series applicable)  
1. When the switching device closes the circuit of the CDC  
conductors, the unit operation stops.  
2. Do not use a common buss (at the unit or at the switch  
panel) in the wiring. Both wires comprising the circuit must  
connect to the unit connectors and to the controlling  
switch. Running one wire from one unit to another unit is  
common bussing and may damage internal components  
or cause erratic operation of the system.  
CDC Terminals  
on Zoneline  
ꢀ. A 24-volt transformer is contained within the Zoneline.  
No external voltage may be applied to the unit through  
the CDC terminals. (Voltage on the CDC conductors is  
24 volts AC.)  
Typical Wiring  
(All Wiring Shown Is Field Supplied)  
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Remote Thermostat Control  
In some installations, control of the operation of the unit at  
a location remote from the unit itself may be desired. A unit  
mounted high in the wall or over a door, for instance, where  
the unit-mounted controls are inaccessible, can be connected  
to a wall-mounted thermostat. Other installations may use  
remote thermostat control for design or performance  
enhancement. The unit is connected to the thermostat by  
low-voltage wiring which permits the operation of the unit to  
be selected and the temperature sensed at the thermostat.  
The AC voltage may not be compatible with some  
solid-state thermostats.  
The fan speed for the 2900 Series in remote thermostat  
operation is selected by the connection of the fan wire from  
the thermostat to either the HIGH or LOW terminal on the unit.  
See the sketch of the unit terminals for the location of the HIGH  
and LOW fan-speed terminals. Operating the unit in low fan  
speed reduces the operating sound level of the unit.  
Freeze Sentinel™ remains operational if the unit is connected to  
a remote thermostat. The unit may be connected to a Central  
Desk Control (CDC) system and controlled with a remote  
thermostat when the CDC system has the unit in operation.  
See page 14 for additional information on the CDC system.  
Important Notes: Remote thermostat wiring should not be  
run through wall case. Thermostat wiring should exit the  
wall below the unit and enter the unit between room cabinet  
and chassis. Wire molding may be used to hide thermostat  
wiring. If a sub-base is used, the thermostat wiring may be  
concealed by the sub-base. Thermostat wiring should not be  
run parallel to line voltage wires since induced current may  
cause erratic operation.  
Unit temperature limiting switches are not functional when  
unit is connected to a remote thermostat.  
Field Wiring Terminal  
R
— 24V AC  
All Zoneline 2900, ꢀ900 and 5800 Series units are adaptable  
to Class 2 remote low-voltage thermostat. The only additional  
field-supplied components are the remote thermostat and  
wiring necessary to connect it.  
GL — Low-Speed Fan  
GH — High-Speed Fan  
B
Y
— Not Used on 2900  
— Compressor  
The controls on the unit are not functional when the remote  
control function is used.  
W
C
— Heater  
— Common — Ground  
Resistance Heat Models  
The Zoneline 2900 resistance heat units may be connected to  
a single-stage thermostat designed for use with cooling with  
electric heat systems. GE offers three thermostats  
compatible with the 2900 Series unit.  
Common — Ground  
White — Heater  
Yellow — Compressor  
Black — Not Used On 2800  
Green — High-Speed Fan  
Green — Low-Speed Fan  
Red — 24VAC  
CDCTerminal  
RAK163A1 —  
a mechanical  
manual  
changeover  
thermostat  
RAK164D1 —  
a solid-state  
digital manual  
changeover  
thermostat  
requiring five  
connection wires.  
RAK164P1 —  
a solid-state digital  
programmable  
auto-changeover  
thermostat  
requiring five  
connection wires.  
RAK806 Universal Control Cover Label  
When a Zoneline unit  
is using a remote  
thermostat control,  
the RAK806 Universal  
Control Cover Label is  
recommended. The  
RAK806 is only  
requiring four  
connection wires.  
The Class 2 Mode Switch (dip switch #4 on the auxiliary control  
board) must be set to the ON/UP mode to enable remote  
thermostat control. Refer to installation instructions packaged  
with the chassis.  
available in a  
package of 10 labels.  
The label is placed  
over the control panel  
directing the user to  
the wall thermostat  
for operation of the  
Zoneline unit.  
Please see page 57 for installation recommendations for  
the remote thermostat wiring.  
Compatibility of other thermostats considered for use with the  
GE Zoneline is the responsibility of the customer. The control  
voltage on the remote control conductors is 24 volts AC.  
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Heat Pump Models  
Feature  
Indoor Frost Control Yes  
Heat Pump  
Electric Heat  
The Zoneline® ꢀ900 and 5800 Series heat pump units may  
be connected to a single-stage cooling/two-stage heating  
thermostat designed for use with heat pump systems. GE  
offers 2 thermostats compatible with the ꢀ900 and 5800  
series units:  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Freeze Sentinel  
Auto Fan Speed  
Electronic  
Yes  
No  
Temperature Limiting No  
No  
Switch to Resistance  
Heat Based On Indoor Determined by  
Temperature  
Remote Thermostat N/A  
Switch to Resistance  
Heat Based On  
Outdoor Temperature Yes  
N/A  
N/A  
Reverse Cycle Defrost Yes  
RAK148D1 —  
solid-state digital  
manual  
changeover  
thermostat  
RAK148P1 —  
Simultaneous  
solid-state digital  
programmable  
auto-changeover  
thermostat  
Resistance Heat  
with Heat Pump  
No  
N/A  
N/A  
Resistance Heat  
Lockout  
Yes  
requiring 6  
connection wires.  
requiring 6  
connection wires.  
“Smart Fan”  
Fan Cycle  
Fan ON/AUTO Set On Fan ON/AUTO Set On  
Remote Thermostat Remote Thermostat  
Central Desk Control Yes  
Yes  
Please see page 57 for installation recommendations for the  
remote thermostat wiring. Compatibility of other thermostats  
considered for use with the GE Zoneline® is the responsibility  
of the customer.  
The control voltage on the remote control conductors is 24 VAC.  
The Class 2 Mode Switch, dip switch #4 on the auxiliary control  
board on both the ꢀ900 series and the 5800 series, must be set  
to the ON/UP mode to enable remote thermostat control. Refer  
to installation instructions packaged with the chassis.  
The fan speed for the ꢀ900 and 5800 series in remote  
thermostat operation is selected by the connection of the  
fan wire from the thermostat to either the HIGH or LOW  
terminal on the unit. See the sketch of the unit terminals  
for the location of the HIGH and LOW fan speed terminals.  
Operating the unit in low fan speed reduces the operating  
sound level of the unit.  
When connected to a remote thermostat, the indoor air  
temperature sensing is shifted from the unit to the remote  
thermostat. For this reason, the units will operate slightly  
differently when connected to a remote thermostat. The  
following chart shows the unit operation when connected  
to a remote thermostat.  
Temperature Boost option should not be used with remote  
thermostat operation since this will cause the unit to switch to  
resistance heat when outdoor temperatures are below 46ºF.  
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Field Wiring Terminal  
R
— 24V AC  
GL — Low-Speed Fan  
GH — High-Speed Fan  
B
W
— Reversing Valve  
— Heater  
Y
— Compressor  
C
— Common - Ground  
Common — Ground  
White — Heater  
Yellow — Compressor  
Black — Reversing Valve  
Green — High-Speed Fan  
Green — Low-Speed Fan  
Red — 24VAC  
Remote Thermostat Control Selection Chart For Zoneline Packaged Terminal Units  
Zoneline Series  
Thermostat Model  
Type  
Function  
Low-Voltage Conductors  
2900  
RAK16ꢀA1  
RAK164D1  
RAK164P1  
RAK148D1  
RAK148P1  
Mechanical  
Digital  
4
5
5
6
6
Cooling and Heating  
Digital Programmable  
Digital  
ꢀ900 and 5800  
Single Stage Cooling –  
2 Stage Heating  
Digital Programmable  
Thermostat wire size – up to 60 feet AWG20 – up to 66 feet AWG18  
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Heat Pumps and Energy Savings  
• GE Zoneline® Heat Pumps are designed to provide  
cost-efficient heat pump operation while monitoring  
room conditions to maintain comfort.  
Balance Point  
An important consideration of the selection of a heat pump  
unit is the “balance point” of the installation. Virtually every  
room is unique — with different insulation — different sizes  
and types of windows — different types of construction  
— different directional exposures. All of these variables, as  
well as geographical location, must be considered in order to  
determine the balance point, the point at which the heat pump  
is unable to produce enough heat to compensate for the heat  
loss of the room or area being heated. For these reasons a  
consulting engineer should be engaged to calculate the heat  
loss and specify the heat pump unit required.  
The units employ a logic system monitoring both outdoor  
and indoor temperatures to determine the heat source, thus  
increasing energy savings by operating longer in the heat  
pump mode.  
Heat pumps save energy and cost less to operate than  
units with electric resistance heaters as the only heat source.  
Just as the EER of an air conditioner is an indication of the  
efficiency of the unit, COP (Coefficient of Performance) is the  
indication of the efficiency of the heat pump. This relative  
efficiency of a heat pump compares the unit to electric  
resistance heat. If a unit has a COP of ꢀ.0, it means the  
unit will produce three times as much heat at rating  
conditions for the same electrical input wattage used  
for electric resistance heat.  
GE offers two series of Zoneline Heat Pump units — the ꢀ900  
Series with Standard Microprocessor controls and the 5800  
Series with Highly Featured Microprocessor controls — and  
both series react to the indoor temperature as well as the  
outdoor temperature in determining the heat source to  
provide comfortable room conditions and energy savings.  
This determination of the heat source based on the indoor  
temperature helps provide a more comfortable room.  
The compressor is used in heat pump operation just as  
in air conditioning operation. In heat pump operation,  
the hot refrigerant gas is directed to the indoor coil rather  
than to the outdoor coil. Room air that circulates over the  
indoor coil gains heat from the coil rather than losing heat  
to the coil as during cooling operation.  
As the outdoor temperature falls, the heat pump is able to  
extract less heat from the outdoor air to raise the temperature  
of the indoor air. For this reason, all packaged terminal heat  
pumps also have electric resistance heaters as backup to heat  
pump operation. At some point, the heat pump is unable to  
provide sufficient heat to adequately warm the room. Many  
Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps cease heat pump operation  
and change to more expensive resistance heat at some  
pre-determined outdoor temperature to compensate for  
the inability of the heat pump to maintain room temperature.  
This point, called the “switchover point,” is usually at an  
outdoor temperature where savings from heat pump  
operation may still be realized, if the unit is designed to  
maintain room comfort at the lower outdoor temperatures.  
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The Quick Heat Recovery feature is not affected by the Heat  
Source Logic shown in the chart above. For more information  
about the Quick Heat Recovery Feature, see page 9. The  
full heat output of the resistance heater is dependent upon  
circuit amperage and the power connection kit used. See  
pages ꢀ and 42-4ꢀ for information on power connection kits  
and available heater capacities.  
Heat Pump Operation —  
Zoneline 3900 and 5800 Series  
Heat sources: Heat pump, heat pump and simultaneous  
electric resistance heat or electric resistance heat.  
Zoneline heat pumps employ a highly featured microprocessor  
control system interfaced with thermistors to accurately  
measure indoor air temperature, outdoor air temperature,  
indoor coil temperature and outdoor coil temperature. This  
system allows the microprocessor to precisely and predictably  
react to changing conditions in order to provide a very  
advanced Packaged Terminal Heat Pump operating system.  
A heat pump switch is provided in the auxiliary controls to  
allow the unit to operate only in resistance heat. The use of  
this option significantly increases the cost for heating.  
Heat pump defrost — Zoneline 3900 and 5800 Series  
The Zoneline heat pumps are designed to help ensure a  
comfortable room. When “HEAT” is selected, the unit will  
determine if the room air is warm enough to satisfy the  
thermostat setting. If the temperature at the unit sensor  
is below the desired temperature, the electric resistance  
heater will be utilized to warm the room to the point where  
the thermostat is satisfied. This feature is designed to allow  
the temperature of an unoccupied room to be maintained  
at an energy-saving level without inconveniencing the room  
occupant. Once the thermostat has been satisfied, the  
resistance heater will turn off and the heat pump will operate  
as shown in the Heat Source Logic chart until the thermostat  
calls for heat again. The unit will operate in this manner even  
if connected to a Central Desk Control.  
Zoneline heat pumps utilize a reverse-cycle demand defrost  
system to extend heat pump operation and increase  
savings from extended operation. The microprocessor  
determines the need for defrosting by criteria based  
on continuous compressor running time, outdoor air  
temperature, outdoor coil temperature and the rate of  
temperature change of the outdoor coil. When defrosting  
is required, the unit reverses the flow of refrigerant to direct  
the hot gas into the outdoor coil to melt the frost build-up.  
Before and after the reverse-cycle defrosting, the unit shuts  
off the compressor to allow the refrigerant pressures  
to equalize throughout the system. This eliminates the  
possibility of a loud reversing noise. During these periods  
of pressure equalization, the full resistance heat capacity  
of the unit is activated to help ensure room comfort  
conditions during the defrost cycle. The unit remains in  
the defrost cycle for a minimum of two minutes up to a  
maximum of nine minutes. The defrost cycle terminates  
when the outdoor coil reaches a temperature of 68°F or the  
maximum time has been reached.  
Zoneline Heat Pump Heat Source Logic  
ROOM  
Below  
25°F  
TEMPERATURE  
VS. THERMOSTAT  
SET POINT  
Above  
46°F  
Between 46°F  
and 25°F  
Less Than  
1.8°F Below  
Full Resistance  
Heat  
Heat pump condensate  
Heat Pump  
Heat Pump  
Heat Pump  
Heat Pump*  
See page ꢀ4 for information on heat pump condensate.  
The Zoneline ꢀ900 Series heat pumps may be ordered with  
a factory-installed Internal Condensate Removal (ICR) system  
to minimize the amount of condensate water draining from  
the unit during heat pump operation. The ICR system has  
proven to be an effective means of minimizing the amount of  
heat pump condensate dripping from the unit. However, if the  
requirements of a particular installation will allow no dripping  
of condensate water from the wall case, the installation of an  
internal or external drain system is recommended.  
Heat Pump +  
Supplemental  
Heater  
1.8°F to 2.7°F  
Below  
Full Resistance  
Heat  
More than 2.7°F  
Below  
Full Resistance  
Heat  
Full Resistance  
Heat  
*If the “Temperature Boost” switch (dip switch #8) is in  
the “ON” position the supplemental simultaneous heater  
will be used with heat pump operation. Simultaneous  
supplemental heater: 1.0 KW @ 2ꢀ0 V; 0.8 KW @ 208V; 1.0  
KW @ 265V.  
Units with ICR may not be installed in seacoast or corrosive  
environment applications.  
The “Temperature Boost” option utilizes the supplemental  
simultaneous heater simultaneously with heat pump  
operation when the outdoor temperature is below 46°F  
regardless of the indoor air temperature. The chart above  
indicates the heat source of the heat pump under various  
indoor and outdoor conditions. The unit is designed to  
provide heat pump savings without sacrificing room comfort.  
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Application Comments  
High Wall Mount — For units  
mounted high in the wall, the  
discharge louvers should be  
at a setting that provides the  
most horizontal air discharge.  
Recommended installation is  
at least ꢀ" below the ceiling.  
In installations where units  
are close to the ceiling, the  
most horizontal discharge  
angle can be obtained by  
removing the discharge grill  
from the room cabinet.  
Use and Care Manual and installation instructions are  
shipped with Zoneline® units. It is important that any air  
conditioning system be properly sized and applied in order  
to achieve the desired temperature and humidity levels with  
the space to be conditioned. Air conditioners are designed  
primarily to provide heating and cooling with the additional  
benefit that during operation in the cooling mode, the units  
also remove some moisture from the conditioned space.  
The following are some brief application comments on  
undersizing, oversizing, heating, wall coverings, and air  
infiltration: all are important in the proper matching of the  
heating/air conditioning system to the building structure.  
50°  
Undersizing: If an air conditioner is undersized (cooling  
capacity is less than required for a specific application), the  
unit will typically not be able to cool the space down to the  
desired temperature (thermostat set point), nor be able to  
remove enough moisture from the air. A result could be a  
warm and humid or warm and dry conditioned space.  
Supply Air Throw — One  
40°  
Zoneline unit should not be  
required to do a job obviously  
requiring two or more units.  
Units should be located around  
large rooms according to  
calculated loads or in such  
fashion as to achieve balanced  
air distribution in all parts of  
the room. The single unit in  
the “Incorrect” illustration  
below obviously cannot  
Oversizing: If an air conditioner is oversized (cooling capacity  
is greater than required for the specific application), the unit  
will typically cool the space down to the desired temperature  
(thermostat set point) too quickly. The compressor then  
begins to cycle on and off. Dehumidification only takes place  
when the compressor is operating. A typical result in a hot/  
humid climate could be a cool but excessively humid space.  
condition the entire room.  
Add a second unit as shown  
in the “Correct” illustration.  
Heating: Undersizing can result in not being able to maintain  
the desired temperature level within the conditioned space.  
Wall Covering: Use of a non-permeable wall covering (some  
paints, some wallpapers, and other types of coverings) which  
severely restricts passage of air or water vapor can cause a  
severe moisture problem. Typical results could be staining of  
room surfaces, wall damage, as well as mold and mildew  
growth in hot/humid climates.  
INCORRECT  
Air Infiltration: Excessive air infiltration can magnify  
problems associated with undersizing or oversizing of an  
air conditioner unit and can be the root cause of insufficient  
cooling, dehumidification, or heating. Some sources of air  
infiltration include vents, gaps around windows and doors,  
and improperly sealed floor, ceiling and wall joints.  
OVER 40 FT.  
CORRECT  
Recommendation: For the above reasons it is strongly  
recommended that a professional engineer be retained  
to match the Zoneline unit with the building structure.  
Air Distribution  
Zoneline packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps  
discharge air from the top of the unit through reversible  
2-position discharge louvers. Unit discharge louvers are  
reversed by removing the room cabinet from the unit,  
removing seven screws that hold the louver section in  
place, removing the louver section and rotating it end for  
end, reinstalling the louver section in the room cabinet with  
the seven screws, and reinstalling the room cabinet on the  
unit. The unit is shipped from the factory with the discharge  
louvers at an angle of 50° off vertical. In the alternate  
position, the louvers will be at an angle of 40° off vertical.  
OVER 40 FT.  
All room cabinets return air through the front of the unit.  
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Dimensions  
Additional  
Wall Case Depths  
RAB7116 - 16"  
RAB7124 - 24"  
RAB7128 - 28"  
RAB71ꢀ1 - ꢀ1"  
RAB71A WALL CASE  
42"  
1/2" SQ. HOLE (2 REQ'D.)  
A
2-3/4"  
1/2"  
1-1/2"TYP  
5-5/8"  
16"  
4"  
6"  
WALL OPENING  
16-1/4" MIN. x 42-1/4" MIN.  
21"  
1/2" DIA.  
HOLE (3 REQ'D.)  
36"  
42-1/8"  
RAB77 WALL CASE  
13-7/8"  
2-7/8"  
1/2" SQ. HOLE  
(2 REQ'D.)  
9/16"  
1-1/2"  
5-5/8"  
16-1/4"  
4"  
6"  
WALL OPENING  
16-1/2" MIN. x 42-ꢀ/8" MIN.  
1/2" DIA.  
(3 REQ'D.)  
19"  
36"  
RAB71 = 42"  
RAB77 = 42-1/8"  
RAB71 = 20-7/8"  
RAB77 = 21"  
GRILLE  
WALL CASE WITH  
CHASSIS INSTALLED  
GRILLE  
7-1/8"  
RAB71 = 13-3/4"  
RAB77 = 13-7/8"  
TOP VIEW  
RAB71 = 16"  
RAB77 = 16-1/4"  
SIDE  
VIEW  
INSIDE  
OUTSIDE  
ROOM  
CABINET  
ROOM  
CABINET  
42"  
WALL CASE WITH  
SUB-BASE  
SIDE VIEW  
2-3/8" MIN.  
FRONT VIEW*  
1-5/16"  
13"  
INTERIOR  
WALL  
1-7/16"  
2-1/2"  
LEVELING SCREW  
3" MIN.  
12-3/4"  
12"  
9-3/8"  
3-1/2"  
ADJUSTABLE  
TO 5" MAX.  
KNOCKOUTS (ENCLOSURE)  
4 REAR; 4 BOTTOM  
SEE PAGE 32 FOR KNOCKOUT LOCATION DIMENSIONS.  
FINISHED FLOOR  
*SHOWN WITH ACCESS COVERS REMOVED.  
NOTE: CAUTION - REMOVE KNOCKOUTS FROM INSIDE OUT.  
Installation Instructions Packed With Wall Case . . . See Page 25 For Additional Information Concerning Outdoor  
Weather Panel and Case Stiffener.  
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Wall Case  
A choice of wall cases is available for the Zoneline.®  
“Permanent Connection” generally means wiring to the unit  
must be contained in an enclosed “chaseway,” where access  
to the wiring connections is more restrictive than a normal  
line cord plugged into a receptacle. NEC requirements may  
be met by using flexible or rigid conduit to contain the wiring  
between the unit and a junction box that contains the wiring  
connections. The conduit is connected to the unit and to the  
junction box with connectors to hold the conduit in place.  
The junction box may be located in the floor or the wall of the  
structure but only approved connectors may be used outside  
the unit or the junction box. The sub-base is UL® listed as a  
junction box for permanent connection of a Zoneline.  
RAB71A — This insulated case is constructed of heavy-gauge  
galvanized steel and finished with a protective baked-enamel  
finish for protection and appearance. Design of the case  
provides for support of the chassis and free draining of any  
water entering the wall case. A petroleum microcrystalline  
wax is applied at critical points of fabrication to seal against  
moisture. The dimensions of the RAB71 wall case are: 42"  
wide by 16" high by 1ꢀ-ꢀ/4" deep, the same dimensions as the  
original wall case for GE Zonelines built in 1961. The RAB71  
wall case is also available in depths other than the standard  
depth. It is available on special order as: RAB7116 – 16" deep;  
RAB7124 – 24" deep; RAB7128 – 28" deep; and RAB7131 – 31"  
deep. All of these special-order deep wall cases are insulated  
and have sheet metal dividers, or splitters, to prevent the  
recirculation of condenser discharge air.  
Using a sub-base in an installation requiring permanent  
connection provides a convenient, consistent location for  
unit wiring to be connected to building wiring. The use of  
a sub-base is not required, but the convenience and the  
improved aesthetics it offers makes the use of a sub-base  
a viable means of permanent connection.  
RAB77 — This non-insulated wall case is molded from  
fiberglass-reinforced polyester compound. This SMC  
(Sheet-Molded Compound) wall case offers outstanding  
strength, durability, color retention, water integrity and  
corrosion resistance. The dimensions of the RAB77 wall  
case are: 42-1/8" wide by 16-1/4" high by 1ꢀ-7/8" deep.  
• Both wall cases are of universal design, accepting all  
Zoneline chassis of current design as well as all GE Zoneline  
chassis produced since 1961.  
• Drain holes are provided in the rear of the wall case to  
permit excessive cooling condensate water, heat pump  
condensate or precipitation entering the wall case to drain  
freely. A drain kit may be connected to the wall case to  
control any water draining from the wall case. See page  
ꢀ5 for information on RAD10 Drain Kit.  
RAK204U — The RAK204U Series of sub-bases provides a  
variety of designs that fit the site needs and are available  
for use with Zoneline PTAC/PTHP units. The RAK204U will  
most likely be used for support of the wall case and unit.  
The RAK204U is the same physically as the other sub-bases  
except there is no receptacle installed. Receptacles and  
wiring can be field installed and, by using the RAK205CW  
chaseway and the RAK4002 junction box perform the same  
function as any of the other sub-base kits by selecting the  
correct receptacle and installing it in the interior mounting  
plate inside the RAK204U.  
208/230-volt receptacles can also be mounted in the cover  
plate for easy access when direct connect wiring is not  
required. 265-volt units are to be “Permanently (or Direct)  
Connected” and the external receptacle (when wiring is not  
enclosed in a chaseway) does not meet this requirement.  
A knockout for a fuseholder or a disconnect is also provided  
in the cover plate.  
RAK901L — For installations where the wall case extends into  
room, RAK901L is an insulation kit that can be used with the  
RAB77 or any existing non-insulated wall case to minimize  
the possibility of condensation forming on the indoor side of  
the case during the winter.  
RAK204U — No receptacle, no wiring, will accept any  
15-, 20-, ꢀ0-amp receptacle and wiring. No chaseway is  
included. RAK205CW chaseway must be ordered separately.  
Sub-Base  
The sub-base is an optional accessory for the Zoneline  
and is presented with the wall case information since the  
decision to use or not to use a sub-base in the installation  
is a factor in the location of the wall opening for the unit.  
National Electrical Code® requires that air conditioning units  
connected to voltages in excess of 250 volts be “permanently  
connected.” There are also some installations where units  
connected to voltage sources under 250 volts may also  
need to be “permanently connected.” If you are in doubt  
about the requirements for a particular installation, consult  
Article 440 of the NEC or the local electrical inspector. These  
requirements are designed to protect personal safety and  
should be strictly followed. Although NEC is cited here as a  
reference, all electrical wiring and installations must conform  
to any and all local electrical codes and regulations.  
The 230/208-volt sub-bases below include a short,  
sub-base power connection kit. Since sub-base connected  
units are not considered to be line-cord connected, a  
Leakage Current Detection and Interruption or Arc Fault  
Current Interrupter device is not necessary.  
The junction box (RAK4002A for 2900 and 3900 Series  
units; RAK4002B for 5800 Series units) that mounts on  
the chassis of 230/208-volt sub-base connected units  
must be purchased separately.  
RAK204D15P 208/2ꢀ0-volt 15-amp receptacle. Receptacle  
is NEMA6-20R with 18" of #12AWG wires attached to  
the receptacle. Short power connection kit included.  
Chaseway included.  
RAK204D20P 208/2ꢀ0-volt 20-amp receptacle. Receptacle  
is NEMA6-20R with 18" of #12AWG wires attached to  
the receptacle. Short power connection kit included.  
Chaseway included.  
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Sub-Base (Continued)  
exterior wall. See pages ꢀ0 and ꢀ1 for information on this type  
of installation. The unit may be installed high in the wall and  
these installations usually require a remote thermostat and  
are discussed on pages 15 and 16.  
RAK204D30P 208/2ꢀ0 volt ꢀ0-amp receptacle. Receptacle  
is NEMA6-ꢀ0R with 18" of #12AWG wires attached to the  
receptacle. Short power connection kit included.  
Chaseway included.  
Regardless of the installation, there are several things to  
consider when selecting a location for installing the unit.  
For instance, drapery location could interfere with air  
discharge, and placement of furniture may have an impact  
on the performance of the unit. The following information  
is intended to minimize installation problems and assure  
you of trouble-free installation.  
The junction box (RAK4002A for 2900 and 3900 Series  
units; RAK4002B for 5800 Series units) that mounts on the  
chassis of 230/208 volt sub-base connected units must be  
purchased separately.  
Sub-bases for the 265 volt units:  
RAK204E15 265-volt 15-amp receptacle. Receptacle is  
NEMA7-15R with 18" of #12AWG wires attached to the  
receptacle. Chaseway included.  
Refer to page 21 for required wall opening dimensions.  
Minimum recommended interior and exterior case projection  
for standard wall thicknesses are shown in the drawings in  
this manual. The case may be installed flush with the finished  
indoor wall. Special attention must be paid to room-side case  
projection when the unit is installed in a ducted application  
as shown on page ꢀ9.  
RAK204E20 265-volt 20-amp receptacle. Receptacle is  
NEMA7-20R with 18" of #12AWG wires attached to the  
receptacle. Chaseway included.  
RAK204E30 265-volt ꢀ0-amp receptacle. Receptacle is  
NEMA7-ꢀ0R with 18" of #12AWG wires attached to the  
receptacle. Chaseway included.  
In walls thicker than 1ꢀ-1/2" for line cord-connected units and  
11-1/8" for sub-base installations, it may be necessary to install  
a field-fabricated case extension or use one of the special  
order RAB71 deep wall cases. If you are unable to locate a local  
source for case extensions, please contact your salesperson for  
a possible supplier. Such extension must be carefully flashed  
and sealed both to the wall case and to the wall to ensure  
water integrity. This is necessary to ensure that any water  
entering the wall case, either from operation of the unit or from  
other sources, such as rain storms or from washing the exterior  
of the building, will drain from the case without the possibility of  
capillary action drawing the water into either the room or the  
wall cavity. In an installation where the case is recessed less  
than ꢀ" from the outside surface, flashing and sealing may be  
all the modification necessary. In such an installation, the sides  
and top of the wall opening must be waterproof to prevent  
moisture from seeping into and damaging the walls. See pages  
ꢀ0 and ꢀ1 for suggested detail. Since the installation of a case  
extension requires a considerable amount of attention, we  
recommend using one of the deep wall cases if the standard  
case is not of sufficient depth.  
The junction box for 265-volt units is shipped with the  
chassis since all 265-volt units are to be “Permanently  
(or Direct) Connected.”  
The Power Connection Kit is not included  
There are separate internal compartments to permit  
separation of low voltage (Class 2) connections from line  
voltage connections as required by NEC. Conduit containing  
building wiring enters the sub-base through knockouts  
located in the rear or bottom of the sub-base and is not  
accessible when the wall case is installed.  
The sub-base attaches to the RAB71 wall case with two clips  
(field-assembled) that are screwed into pre-drilled holes in the  
bottom front flange of the wall case. It attaches to the RAB77  
wall case with clips that fit over molded ribs without requiring  
the use of screws into the wall case. See page ꢀꢀ for illustration.  
Since the sub-base extends under the wall case, clearance  
from the inner edge of the wall case to the finished wall must  
be 2-ꢀ/8" or greater. The sub-base has 4 leveling legs and  
adjustable side channels to enable the area under the wall  
case to be enclosed. Clearance from the bottom edge of the  
wall case to the finished floor must be between ꢀ" and 5".  
Mounting an outdoor grille or louver section to the building  
face may cause a space between the outdoor coil and the  
louver section. Air splitters, aligned with the ends of the  
outdoor coil, must be installed between the outdoor coil inlet  
and outlet air streams. Gaps between the outdoor coil and  
the louver section may allow condenser air recirculation and  
affect the operation of the unit. See page 41 for requirements  
for custom louver sections.  
The sub-base may be used as support for the chassis and  
wall case in installations where the wall is of insufficient  
thickness to provide secure mounting of the wall case.  
Wall Case Installation Data  
General  
Generally, Zoneline units are installed ꢀ" to 5" above the  
floor (flush to finished floor installation is possible) as near  
to the center of the room as possible; underneath a window  
or a glass panel is typical. Normal installation of the wall  
case allows installation flexibility; from flush with the  
finished interior wall to a minimum of 1/4" of the wall case  
extending beyond the finished exterior of the building. Special  
consideration must be given to installations where the wall  
case does not extend a minimum of 1/4" beyond the finished  
The wall case should be level from side to side and  
from level to 1/4 bubble tilt to the outdoors. The  
condensate disposal system in the unit is designed  
to dissipate the condensate water generated  
during cooling operation in accordance with ARI  
standards and actually uses this water for maximum  
unit efficiency. A level unit will also ensure proper  
performance of the Internal Condensate Removal (ICR)  
system optional on heat pump units.  
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Wall Case Installation Data (Continued)  
Masonry Wall Construction  
The wall case should be installed during construction and  
lintels should be used to support the blocks above the wall  
case. The wall case will not support the concrete block.  
The installation instructions show how the wall case must  
be secured to the masonry and caulked. Do not remove the  
cardboard stiffener supplied with the wall case until ready  
to install the chassis. See page 29 for details of installation  
in masonry wall.  
For new construction, early planning with the architect is  
necessary. Unit location, electrical connection locations, and  
wall openings of the proper dimensions are essential to avoid  
the necessity of rework, fillers, framing, moving electrical  
outlets, and other expensive modifications.  
For existing construction it is important that carpentry,  
masonry and electrical work be performed by competent,  
qualified personnel. Since installations in existing construction  
may involve removal of building material from the structure,  
locating the wall case must be done correctly.  
For existing masonry construction, wall openings must be  
made by removing concrete blocks to achieve the proper  
size opening. Consult the builder, architect, or owner to  
determine the necessity for lintels to support the block  
above the wall case.  
Architectural Window/  
Louver Installation  
Anchor bolts are normally required to secure the case to  
the wall and shims may be required to prevent distortion of  
the wall case when securing the wall case to the wall. Field  
supplied case angles can be used to position and secure the  
wall case to the wall and to cover oversized wall openings.  
Many installations utilize an architectural window/louver  
combination to enhance the exterior appearance of the  
building. The exterior grille for the air conditioner is built  
as an integral part of the window frame. An internal drain  
system is highly recommended for these installations (see  
page ꢀ6). When this type of installation is made, there must  
be provision in the grille work for condensate water to drain  
to the exterior and not be routed back into the interior of  
the building or into the wall cavity. Failure to allow for the  
drainage of condensate water can cause extensive damage  
to structural components. The problems associated with the  
lack of condensate drain consideration often show up shortly  
after the air conditioners are turned on in a new building.  
New buildings that have been virtually wide open during  
construction have a significant amount of moisture in the air  
and in the building components that the air conditioners start  
removing as they operate. The free area in the louver section  
must also comply with the requirements shown on page 41.  
Brick, Frame, Stucco and  
Shingle Construction  
For new construction, the opening for the wall case should  
be framed and the wall case inserted into the opening during  
construction. Lintels should be used when the building  
material is heavy and is not self-supporting (such as brick).  
The wall case will fit an opening of six courses of standard  
brick or five courses of jumbo brick. Wall framing in this  
type construction is normally on 16" centers and the wall  
case will fit a framed opening spanning three 16" O.C. 2" x 4"  
stud spaces.  
For existing construction the indoor and outdoor wall will  
need to be cut out, allowing for clearances of 1/8" on all sides  
of the wall case. Work should begin on the inside wall. Cut the  
correct dimensions and mark (using drill holes) the outside  
wall from each corner of the inside cutout. Studding that  
interferes with the opening must be removed and a suitable  
frame constructed to secure the wall case and provide  
adequate support for case and chassis.  
The wall case should be anchored to the architectural  
window/louver section to reduce air infiltration and  
excessive vibration of the chassis and wall case during unit  
operation. Field-fabricated and installed case angles are  
the recommended method of securing the wall case to the  
window/louver framework.  
Window, Curtain and Panel  
Wall Construction  
As shipped, the RAB71 Series or RAB77 is ready for  
installation.  
With this type of construction, provision for support of the  
unit, other than by the wall itself, is often required. Such  
support may be in the form of wood or metallic material of  
the proper thickness to maintain a level case. This additional  
support should be located both near the wall and at the front  
of the wall case. Sub-base (RAK204 Series) with four leveling  
legs provides an excellent support for the unit in this type of  
installation. See page 28 for details of this type of installation.  
In existing construction, common practice is to remove a  
pane of glass, metal, wood, or other construction material  
and build a frame around the wall case. Similar filler panel  
material may be installed around the case for appearance  
and weather seal.  
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Preparation of the Wall Case for  
All Types of Construction  
Case Angles  
In some installations such as curtain walls, window walls,  
or where the structural material of the wall is insufficient  
to support or fasten wall case to, the use of case angles  
may be used. Case angles are pieces of steel or other  
material of similar structural strength that are formed  
to a 90° angle, with holes to fasten the case angle to  
the wall case and to the structural component of the  
wall surrounding the wall case.  
Do not remove the stiffener from inside the wall case or the  
weather closure panel from the outside face of the wall case  
until the outdoor grille and chassis are ready to be installed.  
Installation of Wall Case in Wall Opening  
1. Position the wall case into the wall. The room side edge of  
the RAB71 or RAB77 wall case should be at least flush with  
the finished wall for line cord installations and permanent  
connection installations when no sub-base is used, and  
should project into the room at least 2-ꢀ/8" when a sub-  
base is used. If the minimum exterior dimensions are not  
met, refer to page 27 and 28. The outside edge of the wall  
case should extend at least 1/4" beyond the outside wall.  
This is necessary for proper caulking, to prevent sealing  
the drain holes in the rear flange of the wall case, and to  
facilitate the installation of an accessory drain, if used.  
The following describes the procedure when field fabricated  
and installed case angles are applied.  
1. Position case angles around top and sides of wall case  
at the desired location. Position case angles vertically on  
each side of wall case to provide a level installation.  
2. Mark wall case through holes in case angles. The lowest  
hole on the sides of the wall case must be a minimum of  
2" above the bottom of the case.  
ꢀ. For RAB71 wall case drill 5/ꢀ2" diameter holes at locations  
marked on wall case in Step 2, and assemble angles to  
wall case using #10 x 1/2" self tapping screws. For RAB77  
wall case follow the same procedure except use a #10 x  
1/2" bolt, washer and nut to attach case angles to case.  
Install screws or bolts from outside wall case.  
The wall case should be level from side to side and  
from level to 1/4 bubble tilt to the outdoors. The  
condensate disposal system in the unit is designed  
to dissipate the condensate water generated  
during cooling operation in accordance with ARI  
standards and actually uses this water for maximum  
unit efficiency. A level unit will also ensure proper  
performance of the Internal Condensate Removal  
(ICR) system optional on heat pump units.  
4. Do not drill any holes in bottom of wall case. Do not distort  
wall case.  
5. Do not use case angles for a lintel.  
2. The wall case should be secured to the wall at both sides.  
Use a minimum of two screws or other fastening device  
on each side. See Figure 2 page 26. Mark the wall case  
on each side 2" from the bottom and 2" from the top at a  
point where basic wall structure is located. Drill wall case  
and use fasteners appropriate for wall construction. All  
holes for fasteners in the side of the wall case must be at  
least 2" up from the bottom of the wall case. Never locate  
screws or put other holes in the bottom of the wall case.  
The only exception is when an RAD10 drain kit is installed  
to connect to an internal drain system. See page ꢀ6 for  
RAD10 Drain Kit information.  
If the wall opening is greater than the case dimensions,  
spacers must be used on the sides between the wall case  
and the wall support structure to prevent distorting the  
wall case.  
ꢀ. Caulk or gasket the entire opening on the outside between  
the wall case and exterior wall surface (4 sides) to provide  
total water and air seal.  
4. Caulk or gasket room-side opening between wall case and  
interior wall surface (4 sides). Opening beneath or around  
the wall case can allow outdoor air to leak into the room  
resulting in increased operating costs and improper room  
temperature control.  
Care should be taken in location of electrical supply entry  
in relationship to wall sleeve to assure access to receptacle  
or junction box once unit is installed.  
• Refer to page 43 for maximum power cord length.  
• Permanent connected units close to finished floor must  
allow for conduit clearance.  
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Condensate Disposal Systems  
Cooling Condensate  
Heat Pump Condensate Disposal  
Air conditioners produce condensate water as a result of  
lowering the humidity of the area being conditioned. When  
the indoor coil temperature is below the dew point, moisture  
in the air condenses into water droplets on the coil. This water  
drains to a pan located under the indoor coil and is routed  
through the barrier, the partition separating the indoor and  
outdoor sides of the unit, to the base pan on the outdoor side.  
It is then picked up and dispersed against the outdoor coil,  
which is hot when the unit is in the air conditioning mode.  
The water is evaporated into the atmosphere by contact  
with the hot outdoor coil. This evaporation process also helps  
lower the temperature of the outdoor coil and improves the  
operating efficiency of the unit.  
Since the outdoor coil is cold during heat pump operation, the  
condensate water cannot be deposited on the outdoor coil  
as the water would cause frost to form on the coil. This frost  
would block the airflow through the coil and greatly reduce the  
outdoor air. Rather than allow this problem to occur, heat pump  
units must dispose of the condensate in another manner.  
Temperature-Activated Drain Valve  
The most widely used method of  
disposing of heat pump condensate  
is with a “Temperature-Activated Drain  
Valve.” This is a device mounted in the  
base pan of a heat pump unit with a  
bellows that expands on temperature  
rise and contracts with temperature  
Slinger Ring Systems  
Packaged Terminal units employ various means of dispersing  
the condensate water against the outdoor coil. One of the most  
popular, and most effective, means is by the use of a “slinger  
ring.” A “slinger ring” is a ring around the circumference of  
the outdoor fan. The design of the unit positions the slinger  
ring very close to the bottom of the base pan so water in  
the base pan is lifted by the rotating ring. Water picked up  
by the slinger ring will be dispersed into the air stream and  
deposited on the hot outdoor coil where it evaporates.  
drop. A shaft with a rubber plug on the  
end is connected to the bellows. When  
the outdoor temperature remains  
above a certain temperature, the bellows is expanded and  
the plug fits tightly into a hole in the bottom, or base pan, of  
the unit. When the plug is blocking the hole, as it should be  
during cooling operation, the condensate water is contained  
in the base pan. At temperatures when heating is required,  
the bellows contracts, the rubber plug is retracted from the  
hole and the heat pump condensate water is allowed to drain  
into the wall case. The valve is fully open at 49°F.  
All Zoneline Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners  
and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps utilize a slinger ring  
for cooling condensate disposal.  
Drain Kits  
Certification Test Requirements  
Although the Zoneline units are designed to dissipate all of  
the condensate generated during normal cooling operation,  
there may be times when abnormal operating conditions  
cause more condensate than the unit can dissipate. Heat  
pumps also generate condensate that the unit may not  
be designed to dissipate. For these reasons, if condensate  
dripping from the wall case is objectionable, an internal or  
external drain system should be installed. See pages ꢀ5 and  
ꢀ6 for information covering the drain systems and the RAD10  
kit available to connect to the wall case.  
ARI (Air Conditioning & Refrigerating Institute) requires that all  
certified Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Packaged  
Terminal Heat Pumps pass a cooling condensate disposal  
test. One stipulation of the ARI test is that “the test start with  
condensate collection pan brimful.” In order to pass the ARI  
Condensate Disposal Test the unit must operate continuously  
for four hours without condensed water blowing, dripping,  
or running off the unit casing during the test or after the  
unit has been turned off. Under extremely high outdoor  
humidity conditions or extreme operating conditions, such  
as exceptionally high air infiltration (a door or window left  
open while the unit is running, for instance) it is possible for  
any air conditioner to be unable to dissipate all the cooling  
condensate generated.  
Internal Condensate Removal (ICR) System  
GE has developed an Internal Condensate Removal (ICR)  
System for Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps. This system has  
been offered as an option on Zoneline Packaged Terminal  
Heat Pumps since 1982, and thousands of them are in use.  
During heat pump operation the ICR system utilizes a small  
pump to lift the water from the base pan and pump it into  
a collector tray positioned above the indoor coil. The water  
drains from the collector tray and drips onto the warm indoor  
coil where it is evaporated into the room atmosphere. If an  
excess amount of water is pumped to the indoor side, it is  
routed back to the outdoor portion of the base pan.  
All Zoneline® Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners  
and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps meet the condensate  
disposal requirements of ARI standards ꢀ10-9ꢀ and ꢀ80-9ꢀ.  
Heat Pump Condensate  
During the operation of a unit in the heat pump, or “reverse  
cycle,” mode the outdoor coil becomes the cold coil and the  
indoor coil becomes the hot coil due to reversing the flow of  
the refrigerant. When the temperature of the outdoor coil is  
below the dew point, condensation will form on the outdoor  
coil just as it does on the indoor coil during cooling operation.  
Since the dew point is humidity- as well as temperature-  
related, there may be more condensate on days when the  
relative humidity is high.  
The ICR system has proven to be an effective means of  
minimizing the amount of heat pump condensate dripping  
from the unit. However, if the restrictions of a particular  
installation will allow absolutely no drippage of condensate  
water from the wall case, the installation of an internal or  
external drain system is recommended.  
Units with ICR may not be installed in seacoast or corrosive  
environment applications.  
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RAK601 Duct  
Extension,  
Mounting Collar  
and Register  
2900 and 3900 Series Zoneline units may be used  
in ducted installations.  
With a ducted installation it is possible to condition the  
air in two areas that have a common wall separating  
them. A special adapter mounts on the wall case and a  
transition piece directs the air from the unit into the adapter.  
Instructions for mounting the adapter to the wall case are  
included with the duct adapter. The adapter contains a  
grille that allows air from the unit to be discharged into the  
primary room and the adapter connects to a duct extension  
that allows the air to flow to the adjoining room. Ducting  
a unit may allow a single unit to be used rather than a  
separate unit in each room, providing a means of reducing  
initial equipment cost. The duct may extend a total of 15 feet  
(with a field fabricated insulated duct extension) in one  
direction, either to the right or to the left of the unit. A baffle  
in the adapter allows up to 50% of the discharge air to be  
delivered to the secondary room.  
Mounting Collar and Supply Register RAK602 —These  
components are included in the Duct Extension Kit RAK601.  
They may be ordered separately for installations where two  
duct extensions are made from one RAK601.  
Ducted Application Considerations  
When designing a ducted application some application  
considerations to be made include:  
1. Do not exceed the 15-foot length maximum for the  
duct extension. Field supplied duct extension must be  
completely insulated with minimum of 1/2" insulation  
2. The duct must be a straight run. Turns or bends in the  
duct extension create air pressure drops that the unit is  
not designed to overcome.  
ꢀ. Minimum recommended clearance between the unit and  
the adjacent wall is 2".  
4. Provisions for return air must be made to allow air  
circulation from secondary room. Doors in both secondary  
and primary rooms may be undercut or a return grille  
may be installed through a common wall.  
The installation of the wall case and sub-base, if used, is the  
same for units being ducted as for free-standing units. The  
duct adapter support bracket overlaps the wall case by 1"  
and the bracket and mounting screws add approximately  
ꢀ/8" (ꢀ/16" on each side) to the width of the wall case. If  
less than 1" of the wall case projects into the room it will  
be necessary to allow for the additional width in the opening  
for the wall case. The duct adapter mounting brackets should  
be mounted prior to installing the case in the wall.  
5. When calculating the heat gain/heat loss take both areas  
into consideration.  
Refer to pages ꢀ8 and ꢀ9 for drawings of ducted installations.  
Prior to the installation of the transition from the room  
cabinet to the adapter, it will be necessary to remove the  
discharge grille from the room cabinet. Instructions for this  
modification are included with the duct adapter.  
Replacements of Existing Ducted Units  
Since the design of the Zoneline chassis has changed over  
the years to provide better performance and appearance,  
some of the components used in ducted applications have  
changed. Select the proper components from the information  
below. The best procedure in determining the correct kit is to  
measure duct extension cross section.  
New Ducted Installations  
Components  
Flat Top-Discharge Units (Zoneline Units Built Prior  
to 1988)  
Existing Duct Extension Cross Section Measurements:  
8-3/8" height x 6-1/2" width  
Duct Adapter RAK6052  
Duct Adapter RAK7012 — This duct adapter will allow the  
replacement of a new chassis (2900 or ꢀ900 Series unit)  
into an existing ducted application. This adapter will align  
properly with the duct extension and will eliminate the need  
to modify the wall opening. In order to minimize replacement  
costs, some of the components of the old duct adapter must  
be removed and used in the new installation. Consult the  
Installation Instructions of the RAK7012 before removing and  
discarding the old duct adapter. See additional notes page 58.  
Duct Adapter RAK6052 — The duct adapter is secured  
to each side of the wall case and requires the drilling of  
mounting holes in the wall case during installation. A  
template for the hole location is in the installation instructions.  
By securing the duct adapter to the wall case, the chassis  
retains the slide-out feature for servicing after the transition  
piece is removed.  
Duct Extension RAK601 — This kit contains a 44"-long  
insulated duct, a register mounting collar, and an air supply  
register. It can be secured to the duct adapter at either end  
of the adapter. This duct may be cut at any dimension and  
used in two applications providing the sum of the two duct  
lengths necessary do not exceed the 44" length. Even in  
single applications the mounting flange must be cut off  
one end of the duct to accept the collar and supply register.  
Slope-Front Discharge Units  
(Models With AZC, AZR, AZW, or AZ21 or AZ31 Prefix)  
Existing Duct Extension Cross Section Measurements:  
7-3/32" height x 6-1/2" width  
Duct Transition RAK7022 — This duct transition will allow the  
replacement of a new slope-front discharge Zoneline chassis  
(2900 or ꢀ900 Series unit) into a previous design slope-front  
ducted installation. See additional notes page 58.  
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Exterior Grilles  
Four styles of outdoor grilles are available for exterior  
treatments. The standard stamped aluminum grille (RAG60),  
the molded architectural louvered exterior grilles (RAG61-6ꢀ) and  
the extruded aluminum architectural louvered grille (RAG67).  
All grilles include air deflectors and gaskets to prevent  
condenser air recirculation.  
RAG67  
The architectural design of a building may dictate the use  
RAG67 Extruded Aluminum Grille — The RAG67 is made from  
extruded anodized aluminum for use where an aluminum  
architectural grille is preferred. The RAG67 is available in a  
clear finish and may be special ordered from GE in other  
colors. Minimum order quantities may be required. Contact  
your General Electric salesperson for details.  
RAG60  
Outdoor Grille  
RAG60 Outdoor Grille — The standard exterior grille is made  
of durable aluminum to protect chassis components and  
prevent air recirculation.  
All grilles are installed and secured to the wall case from the  
inside. Keyhole slots in the rear flange of the case allow the  
grille to be placed in position before securing it firmly to the  
wall case.  
Replacement of existing units: If an existing grille is not  
replaced, capacity and efficiency will be reduced and the  
unit may fail to operate properly or fail prematurely. A  
deflector kit, RAK40, may be used with grilles that were  
not designed for current AZ Series GE Zoneline units. The  
RAK40 contains air deflectors and gaskets that mount to  
the chassis to direct the hot exhaust air away from the air  
intake to allow the unit to function properly. All grilles used  
with GE Zoneline® units must comply with requirements  
of Exterior Architectural Treatments and Special Outdoor  
Grilles as follows.  
RAG61  
Outdoor Grille  
RAG61, 62, 63 Architectural Grille — One-piece optional  
molded grille and frame assembly provides improved  
appearance, protection and weatherability. Molded of  
durable polycarbonate, the surfaces of the grille have a  
colorfast, slightly textured finish which blends well with  
most types of wall surfaces. The grilles can be painted in  
the field to match the building for improved aesthetics.  
Colors: RAG61 — Beige  
RAG62 — Dark Maple  
RAG6ꢀ — Bittersweet Chocolate  
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and Special Outdoor Grilles  
of special or oversized louvers for aesthetic reasons. Louvers  
other than standard Zoneline exterior grilles may be used  
on the Zoneline unit, however, these special louvers, or any  
special exterior architectural treatments of the building  
facade that may restrict the free circulation of condenser  
airflow, should be referred to GE Application Engineering for  
evaluation and approval. The following guidelines should be  
followed in selecting a louver:  
1. The louver must have a minimum of 65% free area.  
ASHRAE defines free area as the minimum area of the  
opening in an air inlet or outlet through which air can  
pass. Percent (%) free area equals the X dimension divided  
by the Y dimension.  
2. The louver should be attached to the wall case in a manner  
that will prevent recirculation of condenser discharge air  
into the air inlet. If the louver is not attached directly to  
the wall case, a field supplied splitter or gasket is required  
between the chassis and the louver to prevent recirculation.  
It is important that the above criteria be followed since  
a louver that is too restrictive or allows recirculation will  
reduce the unit’s capacity and efficiency, increase the  
electrical current draw, cause intermittent operation due to  
the compressor overload protector shutting the compressor  
off, and cause failure of the compressor overload and  
shorten compressor life. Using the unit with a grille that  
is too restrictive or allows recirculation may constitute  
improper installation. A scale drawing of the louver section  
should be sent to GE Application Engineering. To assure the  
proper performance of the Zoneline unit and comply with  
Underwriters Laboratories requirements, it may be necessary  
to send a sample louver section (at least 16" x 42") to GE to be  
tested with the Zoneline unit.  
Sample Calculations  
x
y
Free Area (%) = x 100 x = 1" y = 1.5"  
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1.5  
F.A. % =  
x 100 = 66.7%  
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Power Connection for 2900, ꢀ900  
and 5800 Series Zonelines  
All 2900, ꢀ900, and 5800 Series Zonelines are equipped with  
universal heaters allowing chassis installation flexibility. The  
Zoneline® units are connected to the building power supply  
by a unique power connection kit. By utilizing a separate  
universal power connection (UPC) kit, each unit is capable of  
providing various outputs of electric resistance heat to more  
For 2900 and ꢀ900 Series 2ꢀ0/208-volt units where a  
permanent installation using flexible conduit is desired, the  
RAK4002A forms an enclosed junction box on the chassis.  
The RAK4002A has a 7/8" diameter hole to allow conduit to  
be connected to the junction box. For direct connection,  
purchase and install the appropriate Universal Power Supply  
closely meet the heating requirements of the particular room, Kit (also referred to as the Direct Connection Kit below) that  
thereby increasing the installation flexibility of the particular  
chassis. This power connection kit is the only means of  
supplying power to the Zoneline chassis. The appropriate  
kit is determined by the voltage, the means of electrical  
connection, either line cord connected or permanently  
connected, and the desired resistance heat output that  
may be supported by the branch circuit.  
matches the ampacity of the building circuit connected to  
the unit. This nine pin connector with three 7" long conductor  
wires is used for direct connections to the building wiring  
inside a direct connect junction box. These wires are then  
connected to the building wiring by field-supplied connectors.  
For 5800 Series 2ꢀ0/208-volt units, the permanent installation  
using flexible conduit procedure is the same as for the 2800  
and ꢀ800 Series units, except the junction box kit is RAK4002B.  
230/208-Volt Line-Cord Connected Units  
Line Cord Kits consist of a self-aligning nine-pin molded  
connector that plugs into a mating connector on the Zoneline  
chassis and insulated line cord with an electrical plug on  
the end. The configuration of the electrical plug conforms  
to NEC standards for the circuit amperage and the position  
of the wires in the nine-pin connector determines the heater  
wattage and current requirements when it is plugged into  
the Zoneline chassis.  
230/208 Volt Sub-Base and Direct Connected Units  
Direct  
Sub-Base Connection  
Kit  
Electric  
Heat  
BTUH  
Electric  
Heater  
Watts  
Electric  
Heat  
Amps  
Min. Circuit  
Protection  
(Amps)  
RAK204D15P RAK4157  
RAK204D20P RAK4207  
RAK204Dꢀ0P RAK4ꢀ07 17000/1ꢀ900 5000/4090 22.4/20.4  
8600/7100  
11700/9600 ꢀ450/2820 15.5/14.2  
2550/2090 11.6/10.6  
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Electric Heat Amps include electric heater and fan motor current draw.  
265- or 277-Volt Unit Installation — Permanently  
Connected Units  
The power connection kit is selected by the amperage of  
the circuit where it will be installed. Each line cord kit has an  
integral Leakage Current Detection and Interruption (LCDI) or  
Arc Fault Current Interrupter (AFCI) device as required by the  
National Electrical Code (NEC) and Underwriters Laboratory  
(UL) for line-cord connected air conditioners manufactured  
on or after August 1, 2004. The line-cord power connection  
kits are shown in the table below.  
National Electric Code (Article 440 Section G) requires  
permanent connection for units connected to power sources  
over 250 volts; therefore these units must be permanently  
connected (direct wired) with field-supplied connectors.  
Units connected using a sub-base meet the requirement  
for permanent connection since all wiring is internal wiring  
between the sub-base and the chassis.  
230/208-Volt Line-Cord Connected Units  
Since 265-volt units may not be line cord connected, an LCDI  
device is not required.  
Electric  
Electric  
Heater  
Watts  
Electric  
Min. Circuit  
Protection  
(Amps)  
Line Cord  
Kit  
Heat  
Heat  
BTUH  
Amps  
RAKꢀ15ꢀ  
RAKꢀ20ꢀ  
RAKꢀꢀ0ꢀ  
8600/7100  
11700/9600  
17000/1ꢀ900  
2550/2090  
ꢀ450/2820  
5000/4090  
11.6/10.6  
15.5/14.2  
22.4/20.4  
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Power  
Direct  
Electric Electric Electric Min. Circuit  
Electric Heat Amps include electric heater and fan motor current draw.  
Sub-Base Connection Connection Heat  
Heater  
Watts  
2550  
ꢀ450  
5000  
Heat  
Protection  
(Amps)  
Kit  
Kit  
BTUH  
8600  
Amps  
230/208-Volt — Permanently Connected Units  
RAK204E15 RAK5172  
RAK204E20 RAK5202  
RAK204Eꢀ0 RAK5ꢀ02  
RAK5157  
RAK5207  
RAK5ꢀ07  
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Permanently connected units do not require the LCDI or AFCI  
device. Permanent connection is usually made through the  
use of a sub-base. Each 2ꢀ0/208-volt sub-base consists of  
a sub-base with appropriate receptacle for minimum circuit  
amperage, a chaseway to route power connector from the  
sub-base to the chassis, wiring to connect the sub-base  
to building wiring and a short-line cord with a self-aligning  
nine-pin connector to connect to chassis and plug into the  
receptacle in the sub-base. Permanent, or direct wired,  
installation of a 2ꢀ0/208-volt unit requires a junction box kit,  
RAK4002A, which attaches to the chassis to form an enclosed  
junction box.  
11700  
17000  
Electric Heat Amps include electric heater and fan motor current draw.  
Each 265-volt sub-base kit consists of a sub-base with appropriate receptacle for minimum circuit  
amperage, a chaseway to route the power connector from the sub-base to the chassis and wiring  
to connect the sub-base to the building wiring.  
The 265-volt power connection kit must be ordered separately.  
All wiring must conform to local electrical regulations  
and codes.  
The short sub-base line cord may not be used without the  
sub-base.  
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2ꢀ0/208-volt line-cord connected units — order line cord kit.  
Permanent Connected Units With Sub-Base  
2ꢀ0/208-volt sub-base connected units — order sub-base  
(includes power connection kit) and junction box for chassis.  
If the existing unit is connected to a sub-base the installation  
of the new unit may involve modifying the existing installation  
slightly. It is recommended these modifications be made by a  
qualified electrician.  
265-volt units — order sub-base and power connection  
kit separately.  
If the existing sub-base is the full width of the wall case,  
RAK201 sub-base access plate may be ordered and used  
to replace the cover on the old sub-base. Field-supplied  
wiring, conduit and conduit connectors should be used to  
make a connection between the new chassis and the center  
knockout of the RAK201. The wiring connections should be  
made inside the sub-base and the RAK201 attached to the  
sub-base with the two screws provided.  
Electrical Wiring Information –  
2900/ꢀ900/5800 Series  
All Zonelines are single-phase 60 hertz units.  
For all installations, the feeder, sub-feeder, branch circuit and  
electrical protective devices and selection must conform to  
the National Electrical Code and to local codes.  
If the existing sub-base is not the full width of the wall case,  
the electrician will have to modify the existing cover plate to  
allow field-supplied wiring, conduit and conduit connectors to  
be run from the permanent connection kit to the sub-base.  
Maximum connected load in amperes, including demands  
for the electric heater and the fan motor, are shown on page  
44. Branch circuit ampacity and electrical protective device  
sizing are shown on page 42 for 2ꢀ0/208-volt units and on  
this page for 265-volt units.  
More than one unit per branch circuit is not recommended.  
When in doubt, consult the National Electrical Code. All  
wiring, including installation of receptacle, must conform  
to local electrical regulations and codes.  
Replacement of Existing Chassis  
230/208-Volt and 265-Volt Units  
There have been changes to NEC and improvements and  
modifications to the Zoneline chassis and sub-bases since  
the unit was first introduced. Some of these changes require  
alterations to be made when replacing an older unit with a  
new chassis.  
Line-Cord Connected Units  
The plug configuration of new line cord connected units  
complies with the current NEC standards. Older installations  
may have wall receptacles that conformed to NEC standards  
at the time the building was constructed and may not match  
the configuration of the plug on the new line cord. The  
recommended solution is to change the wall receptacle to  
conform to current standard plug configuration. See chart  
on this page for current receptacle configuration.  
Enclosure cover removed.  
RAK4002A  
Wiring harness can be ordered separately as RAK4002CW.  
Receptacle  
Type  
Mfg  
Part No  
Configuration  
15 AMP  
Tandem  
NEMA6-15R  
Hubbell  
P&S  
5661  
5661  
20 AMP  
Perpendicular  
NEMA6-20R  
Hubbell  
P&S  
5461  
5871  
58"  
21"  
Inside  
ꢀ0 AMP  
Large Tandem  
NEMA6-ꢀ0R  
Hubbell  
P&S  
9ꢀꢀ0  
59ꢀ0  
Typical Line Cord  
Power Connection Kit  
RAKꢀ20ꢀ shown  
Maximum Cord Extension  
4ꢀ  
Maximum Connected Load  
The maximum connected load of a Zoneline® unit occurs when the unit is in resistance heating operation. The maximum  
amperage shown in the tables below is the combined total of the resistance heater and the indoor fan motor.  
230/208-Volt Line Cord Connected Units  
Power Connector Kit  
RAK3153  
RAK4157  
RAK204D15P  
RAK3203  
RAK4207  
RAK204D20P  
RAK3303  
RAK4307  
RAK204D30P  
MODEL  
NUMBER  
230 V  
208 V  
230 V  
208 V  
230 V  
208 V  
AZ29E07DA*  
AZ29E09DA*  
AZ29E12DA*  
AZ29E15DA*  
AZꢀ9H07DA*  
AZꢀ9H09DA*  
AZꢀ9H12DA*  
AZꢀ9H15DA*  
AZ58H07DA*  
AZ58H09DA*  
AZ58H12DA*  
AZ58H15DA*  
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11.5  
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11.6  
11.6  
11.5  
11.5  
11.6  
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15.5  
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15.5  
15.5  
15.5  
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14.2  
14.1  
14.1  
14.1  
14.2  
14.1  
14.1  
14.1  
14.2  
N/A  
22.ꢀ  
22.ꢀ  
22.4  
N/A  
22.ꢀ  
22.ꢀ  
22.4  
N/A  
N/A  
20.ꢀ  
20.ꢀ  
20.4  
N/A  
20.ꢀ  
20.ꢀ  
20.4  
N/A  
22.ꢀ  
22.ꢀ  
22.4  
20.ꢀ  
20.ꢀ  
20.4  
*All versions  
Electric Heat Amps include electric heater and fan motor current draw.  
Values shown in table above are also the total connected loads for units installed with sub-bases.  
RAK204D15P — same as RAKꢀ15ꢀ  
RAK204D20P — same as RAKꢀ20ꢀ  
RAK204Dꢀ0P — same as RAKꢀꢀ0ꢀ  
265-Volt Units  
Sub-Base/Power Connector Kit  
RAK204E15  
RAK5172  
RAK5157  
RAK204E20  
RAK5202  
RAK5207  
RAK204E30  
RAK5302  
RAK5307  
MODEL  
NUMBER  
265 V  
265 V  
265 V  
AZ29E07EA  
AZ29E09EA*  
AZ29E12EA*  
AZ29E15EA*  
AZꢀ9H07EA*  
AZꢀ9H09EA*  
AZꢀ9H12EA*  
AZꢀ9H15EA*  
AZ58H07EA*  
AZ58H09EA*  
AZ58H12EA*  
AZ58H15DA*  
10.2  
10.2  
10.ꢀ  
10.ꢀ  
10.2  
10.2  
10.ꢀ  
10.ꢀ  
10.2  
10.2  
10.ꢀ  
10.ꢀ  
1ꢀ.8  
1ꢀ.8  
1ꢀ.8  
1ꢀ.8  
1ꢀ.8  
1ꢀ.8  
1ꢀ.8  
1ꢀ.8  
1ꢀ.8  
1ꢀ.8  
1ꢀ.8  
1ꢀ.8  
N/A  
19.6  
19.6  
19.6  
N/A  
19.6  
19.6  
19.6  
N/A  
19.6  
19.6  
19.6  
*All versions  
Electric Heat Amps include electric heater and fan motor current draw.  
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Cooling Performance Data  
Total Capacity - BTUH  
BTUH at 80º F D.B. - 67º F W.B.  
Zoneline 2900 & 3900 Series  
Nominal Capacity  
Zoneline 2900 Dry Air 25  
Zoneline 5800 Series  
Nominal Capacity  
Nominal Capacity  
Temperature of Air  
Entering Condenser  
7000  
9000  
12000  
15000  
7000  
9000  
12000  
7000  
9000  
12000  
15000  
75  
82  
85  
95  
105  
115  
7750  
7500  
7400  
7100  
6700  
6ꢀ00  
9950  
9700  
9500  
9000  
8400  
7800  
12950  
12600  
12ꢀ50  
11700  
11000  
10400  
15850  
15500  
15ꢀ00  
14600  
1ꢀ600  
12ꢀ00  
7400  
7200  
6950  
6800  
6400  
6000  
9500  
9200  
9050  
8600  
8100  
7650  
12250  
11900  
11750  
11200  
10600  
10000  
7750  
7500  
7400  
7100  
6700  
6ꢀ00  
9950  
9700  
9500  
9000  
8400  
7800  
12950  
12600  
12ꢀ50  
11700  
11000  
10400  
15850  
15500  
15ꢀ00  
14600  
1ꢀ600  
12ꢀ00  
Heat Pump Performance Data  
Capacities and COP at Various Outdoor Temperatures  
BTUH at 70º F Indoor Temperature  
Zoneline 3900 Series  
9000  
Outdoor  
Temperature F  
7000  
12000  
15000  
65  
60  
55  
50  
47  
45  
40  
ꢀ5  
ꢀ0  
25  
7500  
7200  
6900  
6600  
6400  
6250  
5950  
5600  
5250  
4700  
ꢀ.85  
ꢀ.80  
ꢀ.75  
ꢀ.65  
ꢀ.60  
ꢀ.55  
ꢀ.45  
ꢀ.ꢀ5  
ꢀ.20  
ꢀ.05  
10000  
9600  
9100  
8700  
8400  
8200  
7700  
7100  
6500  
5900  
ꢀ.85  
ꢀ.80  
ꢀ.75  
ꢀ.65  
ꢀ.60  
ꢀ.55  
ꢀ.45  
ꢀ.ꢀ5  
ꢀ.20  
ꢀ.05  
12950  
ꢀ.65  
ꢀ.60  
ꢀ.55  
ꢀ.45  
ꢀ.40  
ꢀ.ꢀ5  
ꢀ.20  
ꢀ.10  
ꢀ.00  
2.85  
15950  
15ꢀ00  
14650  
1ꢀ850  
1ꢀ400  
1ꢀ050  
12250  
11ꢀ00  
10ꢀ00  
9250  
ꢀ.45  
ꢀ.40  
ꢀ.ꢀ5  
ꢀ.25  
ꢀ.20  
ꢀ.15  
ꢀ.05  
2.95  
2.85  
2.75  
12500  
11850  
11ꢀ00  
10900  
10600  
9800  
9200  
8ꢀ00  
7500  
All data at 2ꢀ0 volts and 265 volts.  
Zoneline 5800 Series  
9000  
Outdoor  
Temperature F  
7000  
12000  
15000  
65  
60  
55  
50  
47  
45  
40  
ꢀ5  
ꢀ0  
25  
7500  
ꢀ.85  
ꢀ.80  
ꢀ.75  
ꢀ.65  
ꢀ.60  
ꢀ.55  
ꢀ.45  
ꢀ.ꢀ5  
ꢀ.20  
ꢀ.05  
10000  
9600  
9100  
8700  
8400  
8200  
7700  
7100  
6500  
5900  
ꢀ.85  
ꢀ.80  
ꢀ.75  
ꢀ.65  
ꢀ.60  
ꢀ.55  
ꢀ.45  
ꢀ.ꢀ5  
ꢀ.20  
ꢀ.05  
12950  
12500  
11850  
11ꢀ00  
10900  
10600  
9800  
9200  
8ꢀ00  
7500  
ꢀ.65  
ꢀ.60  
ꢀ.55  
ꢀ.45  
ꢀ.40  
ꢀ.ꢀ5  
ꢀ.20  
ꢀ.10  
ꢀ.00  
2.85  
15950  
15ꢀ00  
14650  
1ꢀ850  
1ꢀ400  
1ꢀ050  
12250  
11ꢀ00  
10ꢀ00  
9250  
ꢀ.45  
ꢀ.40  
ꢀ.ꢀ5  
ꢀ.25  
ꢀ.20  
ꢀ.15  
ꢀ.05  
2.95  
2.85  
2.75  
7200  
6900  
6600  
6400  
6250  
5950  
5600  
5250  
4700  
All data at 2ꢀ0 volts and 265 volts.  
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Latent System Capacity  
The total capacity of an air conditioner is made up of the  
Sensible capacity, the output of the unit used to remove  
heat from the air in the area being conditioned, and the  
Latent capacity, the output of the unit used to dehumidify  
the air in the area being conditioned. For humid climates  
and applications, the Sensible/Latent capacity split of the  
unit should be considered. The Sensible capacity listed in  
the specification charts on page 55 is at a standard rating  
condition of 95°F dry bulb/75°F wet bulb outdoors; 80°F dry  
bulb/67°F wet bulb indoors. The Latent system capacity is  
1.00 minus the Sensible capacity. (If the Sensible capacity is  
listed at .74 the Latent capacity is .26. This means that 74% of  
the capacity of the unit is used to remove heat from the air  
and 26% is used to remove moisture form the air at standard  
test conditions.)  
In some applications information about the Sensible/Latent  
split, or ratio, at conditions other than the standard rating  
conditions is needed. The chart below provides data at  
various indoor conditions.  
Cooling Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR) at Various Indoor WB and DB Temperatures  
Indoor Ambient DB Temperature (F)  
Indoor WB  
(F)  
MODEL  
60  
65  
70  
75  
80  
85  
1.00  
1.00  
0.88  
0.66  
1.00  
1.00  
0.79  
0.58  
1.00  
0.96  
0.81  
0.60  
1.00  
0.90  
0.70  
0.48  
1.00  
0.9ꢀ  
0.80  
0.58  
1.00  
0.89  
0.70  
0.50  
1.00  
9ꢀ.00  
0.80  
0.58  
90  
95  
100  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.9ꢀ  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.85  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.9ꢀ  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.84  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.9ꢀ  
All 7000 BTUH  
units except  
Dry Air 25  
59  
6ꢀ  
67  
71  
59  
6ꢀ  
67  
71  
59  
6ꢀ  
67  
71  
59  
6ꢀ  
67  
71  
59  
6ꢀ  
67  
71  
59  
6ꢀ  
67  
71  
59  
6ꢀ  
67  
71  
0.51  
0.67  
0.46  
0.8ꢀ  
0.62  
0.42  
0.99  
0.77  
0.60  
0.42  
0.80  
0.68  
0.52  
0.ꢀ2  
0.9ꢀ  
0.70  
0.55  
0.ꢀ8  
0.75  
0.57  
0.45  
0.ꢀ0  
0.88  
0.68  
0.54  
0.ꢀ6  
0.75  
0.56  
0.44  
0.ꢀ1  
0.88  
0.68  
0.54  
0.ꢀ6  
1.00  
0.92  
0.75  
0.54  
0.95  
0.80  
0.66  
0.45  
1.00  
0.8ꢀ  
0.68  
0.49  
0.92  
0.7ꢀ  
0.58  
0.ꢀ8  
1.00  
0.81  
0.67  
0.47  
0.92  
0.72  
0.57  
0.40  
1.00  
0.81  
0.67  
0.47  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.78  
1.00  
1.00  
0.92  
0.7ꢀ  
1.00  
1.00  
0.9ꢀ  
0.71  
1.00  
1.00  
0.85  
0.61  
1.00  
1.00  
0.9ꢀ  
0.71  
1.00  
1.00  
0.84  
0.61  
1.00  
1.00  
0.9ꢀ  
0.71  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.90  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.85  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.82  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.74  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.82  
1.00  
1.00  
0.99  
0.7ꢀ  
1.00  
1.00  
1.00  
0.82  
AZ29E07DAP/EAP  
(Dry Air 25)  
0.ꢀ8  
0.42  
0.ꢀ0  
0.ꢀ8  
0.ꢀ0  
0.ꢀ8  
0.49  
0.ꢀ8  
0.65  
0.54  
0.ꢀ5  
All 9000 BTUH  
units except  
Dry Air 25  
0.59  
0.40  
0.77  
0.55  
0.42  
AZ29E09DAP/EAP  
(Dry Air 25)  
0.45  
0.ꢀ2  
0.60  
0.42  
0.ꢀ2  
All 12000 BTUH  
units except  
Dry Air 25  
0.54  
0.40  
0.71  
0.54  
0.41  
AZ29E12DAP/EAP  
(Dry Air 25)  
0.45  
0.ꢀ0  
0.60  
0.41  
0.ꢀ1  
All 15000 BTUH  
units except  
Dry Air 25  
0.54  
0.40  
0.71  
0.54  
0.41  
Capacities are nominal capacity  
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Normal Yearly Operating Data  
(Cooling Hours based on 75°F indoor temperature with air conditioner sized to meet the design conditions.)  
ASHRAE  
Heating  
Degree  
Days  
ASHRAE  
Heating  
Degree  
Days  
ASHRAE  
Heating  
Degree  
Days  
Estimated  
Cooling  
Hours  
Estimated  
Cooling  
Hours  
Estimated  
Cooling  
Hours  
Location  
ALABAMA  
Birmingham  
Huntsville  
Mobile  
Montgomery  
ARIZONA  
Flagstaff  
Phoenix  
Location  
KENTUCKY  
Location  
OHIO  
Cincinnati  
Cleveland  
Columbus  
Dayton  
5,265  
6,ꢀ51  
5,660  
5,622  
6,494  
840  
610  
810  
740  
590  
2,551  
ꢀ,070  
1,560  
2,291  
1,ꢀ90  
1,ꢀ40  
1,640  
1,580  
Lexington  
Louisville  
LOUISIANA  
Alexandria  
Baton Rouge  
New Orleans  
Shreveport  
MAINE  
4,68ꢀ  
4,660  
8ꢀ0  
1,1ꢀ0  
1,921  
1,560  
1,ꢀ85  
2,184  
1,670  
1,860  
1,790  
1,470  
Toledo  
OKLAHOMA  
Oklahoma City  
Tulsa  
7,152  
1,765  
1,800  
974  
ꢀ10  
2,280  
1,920  
2,520  
ꢀ,725  
ꢀ,860  
1,200  
1,410  
Tucson  
Yuma  
OREGON  
Medford  
Portland  
7,511  
4,654  
5,6ꢀ4  
290  
850  
500  
5,008  
5,127  
4,6ꢀ5  
620  
590  
270  
ARKANSAS  
Fort Smith  
Little Rock  
CALIFORNIA  
Bakersfield  
Fresno  
Los Angeles  
Sacramento  
San Diego  
San Francisco  
COLORADO  
Colorado Springs  
Denver  
Grand Junction  
CONNECTICUT  
Hartford  
DISTRICT of COLUMBIA  
Washington  
DELAWARE  
Wilmington  
FLORIDA  
Jacksonville  
Miami  
Orlando  
Tallahassee  
Tampa  
GEORGIA  
Atlanta  
Augusta  
Macon  
Savannah  
IDAHO  
Boise  
Lewiston  
Pocatello  
ILLINOIS  
Chicago  
Moline  
Springfield  
INDIANA  
Evansville  
Fort Wayne  
Indianapolis  
South Bend  
IOWA  
Burlington  
Des Moines  
Sioux City  
KANSAS  
MARYLAND  
Baltimore  
MASSACHUSETTS  
Boston  
Pendleton  
Portland  
PENNSYLVANIA  
Harrisburg  
Philadelphia  
Pittsburgh  
Scranton  
Williamsport  
RHODE ISLAND  
Providence  
SOUTH CAROLINA  
Charleston  
Columbia  
Greenville  
SOUTH DAKOTA  
Rapid City  
Sioux Falls  
TENNESSEE  
Chattanooga  
Knoxville  
ꢀ,292  
ꢀ,219  
1,410  
1,ꢀꢀ0  
5,251  
5,144  
5,987  
6,254  
5,9ꢀ4  
7ꢀ0  
810  
590  
440  
600  
2,122  
2,611  
2,061  
2,502  
1,458  
ꢀ,015  
1,5ꢀ0  
1,210  
ꢀ10  
1,0ꢀ0  
ꢀ90  
110  
MICHIGAN  
Detroit  
Flint  
Grand Rapids  
MINNESOTA  
Duluth  
Minneapolis  
MISSISSIPPI  
Jackson  
MISSOURI  
Columbia  
Kansas City  
Springfield  
St. Louis  
MONTANA  
Billings  
Glasgow  
Great Falls  
Missoula  
NEBRASKA  
Grand Island  
Omaha  
NEVADA  
Ely  
Las Vegas  
Reno  
NEW JERSEY  
Newark  
NEW MEXICO  
Albuquerque  
Clayton  
Silver City  
NEW YORK  
Albany  
Binghamton  
Buffalo  
New York  
Rochester  
Syracuse  
NORTH CAROLINA  
Asheville  
6,29ꢀ  
7,ꢀ77  
6,894  
590  
440  
5ꢀ0  
10,000  
8,ꢀ82  
200  
550  
5,954  
470  
6,42ꢀ  
6,28ꢀ  
5,641  
520  
550  
910  
2,0ꢀꢀ  
2,484  
2,980  
1,ꢀ90  
1,440  
1,120  
2,2ꢀ9  
1,560  
5,046  
4,711  
4,900  
4,900  
960  
1,210  
970  
6,2ꢀ5  
4,224  
4,9ꢀ0  
480  
1,010  
770  
7,ꢀ45  
7,8ꢀ9  
580  
610  
1,080  
ꢀ,254  
ꢀ,494  
ꢀ,2ꢀ2  
ꢀ,578  
1,180  
1,070  
1,ꢀ20  
1,220  
7,049  
8,996  
7,750  
8,125  
520  
410  
420  
ꢀ50  
Memphis  
Nashville  
TEXAS  
1,2ꢀ9  
214  
766  
1,485  
68ꢀ  
1,690  
2,850  
1,9ꢀ0  
1,500  
2,ꢀ50  
Corpus Christi  
Dallas  
914  
2,ꢀ6ꢀ  
2,700  
1,ꢀ96  
ꢀ,578  
1,546  
2,ꢀ80  
1,900  
1,580  
1,850  
1,ꢀ10  
1,920  
6,5ꢀ0  
6,612  
770  
750  
El Paso  
Houston  
2,961  
2,ꢀ97  
2,1ꢀ6  
1,819  
1,1ꢀ0  
1,400  
1,440  
1,510  
7,7ꢀꢀ  
2,709  
6,ꢀꢀ2  
500  
1,980  
520  
Lubbock  
San Antonio  
UTAH  
Milford  
6,497  
6,052  
910  
8ꢀ0  
4,589  
710  
Salt Lake City  
VERMONT  
Burlington  
VIRGINIA  
5,809  
5,542  
7,0ꢀꢀ  
670  
600  
570  
4,ꢀ48  
5,158  
ꢀ,705  
1,040  
720  
1,260  
8,269  
1ꢀ0  
Norfolk  
Richmond  
Roanoke  
WASHINGTON  
Seattle  
Spokane  
Yakima  
WEST VIRGINIA  
Charleston  
Huntington  
WISCONSIN  
Madison  
Milwaukee  
WYOMING  
Casper  
ꢀ,421  
ꢀ,865  
4,150  
1,010  
1,020  
870  
6,155  
6,408  
5,429  
780  
760  
890  
6,875  
7,286  
7,062  
4,811  
6,748  
6,756  
480  
ꢀ10  
450  
790  
470  
500  
5,145  
6,655  
5,941  
180  
4ꢀ0  
5ꢀ0  
4,4ꢀ5  
6,205  
5,699  
6,4ꢀ9  
1,090  
710  
820  
600  
4,476  
4,446  
860  
820  
4,042  
ꢀ,191  
ꢀ,ꢀ9ꢀ  
ꢀ,595  
690  
1,2ꢀ0  
1,070  
960  
6,114  
6,588  
6,951  
7ꢀ0  
710  
770  
Charlotte  
Raleigh  
7,86ꢀ  
7,6ꢀ5  
5ꢀ0  
450  
Winston-Salem  
NORTH DAKOTA  
Bismarck  
Fargo  
Dodge City  
Goodland  
Topeka  
4,986  
6,141  
5,182  
4,620  
1,020  
800  
880  
1,070  
8,851  
9,226  
9,24ꢀ  
510  
490  
580  
7,410  
7,ꢀ81  
7,680  
600  
420  
5ꢀ0  
Cheyenne  
Sheridan  
Williston  
Wichita  
Formula for Calculating Operating Costs Using Above Data:  
Heat Loss KW x Heating Degree Days x “C” x Cost Per KWH  
Heating* —  
= Operating Cost  
Outdoor Design Temperature Difference  
*The above formula is for electric resistance heating only. Power consumption using the Zoneline Heat Pumps should be adjusted by Seasonal Performance Factor (SPF).  
The local power supplier should be consulted for recommended value of “C.” This factor will vary between 17 and 24.  
Calculated Heat Gain (BTUH)  
Installed unit capacity (BTUH)  
Unit Cooling Watts  
1000 Watts/KW  
Cooling —  
x =  
x Cooling Hours x Cost per KWH = Operating Cost  
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Typical 2900 Series, 208/2ꢀ0-Volt Wiring Diagram  
Typical 2900 Series, 208/2ꢀ0-Volt  
Schematic Diagram  
ꢀ900 Series, 208/2ꢀ0-Volt  
Wiring Diagrams  
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ꢀ900 Series, 208/2ꢀ0-Volt Wiring Diagrams (continued)  
49  
ꢀ900 Series, 208/2ꢀ0-Volt Schematic Diagrams  
Schematic Diagram of AZ39H AC motor model (07)  
Schematic Diagram of AZ39H AC motor model (09,12.15)  
Schematic diagram of AZ39H DC motor model  
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Typical 5800 Series Wiring Diagram  
COLOR BK : BLACK  
BL : BLUE  
(265V)  
2
2
6
4
5
5
4
6
8 9  
3
3
1
1
BR : BROWN  
GR : GREEN  
GY : GRAY  
(208/230V)  
7
9
OR : ORANGE  
RD : RED  
GY  
O.L.P  
WH : WHITE  
YL : YELLOW  
RD*1 : RED (208/230V),  
: BLUE (265V)  
C
WH  
RD  
S CM  
R
RY102  
RY109  
RE.V  
VALVE  
SOLE.  
1
3
RD*1  
RD*1  
RV  
OD. FAN MOTOR  
BK  
CN8  
NR101  
1
3
5
RD  
WH  
BK  
BL  
FM  
BL  
1
5
7
9
3
4
6
8
10  
2
GY  
HEATER  
HEATER  
HEATER  
WH  
WH  
WH  
WH  
VARISTOR  
RUNNING  
6
3
5
2
4
1
CN1  
CAPACITOR  
MAIN BOARD UNIT  
RD  
WH  
BK  
RD  
WH  
BK  
DRIVE  
BOARD  
UNIT  
1
3
5
1
2
3
4
6
RD  
RD  
RD  
RD  
CN3  
1
2
CN6 & 7  
BR  
BK  
BK  
BK  
FM  
YL  
YL  
OR  
OR  
BL  
GY  
1
2
WH  
WH  
FUSE  
RD  
RD  
RUNNING  
2
1
RY103  
BK  
BK  
BK  
CAPACITOR  
RD  
PROTECTOR  
HEATER UNIT  
5
7
BK  
BK  
BL  
CN301 & 302  
CN106  
3
1
CN107  
OPERATION  
BOARD UNIT  
RD  
TRANSFORMER  
RD  
CN203  
ICR  
1
3
1
2
YL  
YL  
ICR  
(OPTIONAL)  
BR  
PM  
BOARD UNIT  
(OPTIONAL)  
Typical 5800 Series Schematic Diagram  
UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR  
FAN MOTOR  
CAPACITOR  
FUSE  
FAN MOTOR  
CAPACITOR  
(OPTIONAL)  
R
PROTECTOR  
RUNNING  
CAPACITOR  
INDOOR  
FAN  
MOTOR  
REVERSE  
VALVE  
SOL.  
ICR  
PUMP  
OUTDOOR  
FAN  
MOTOR  
COMP  
.
MOTOR  
C
O. L. P.  
S
CN101  
CN105  
CN201  
CN102  
DECODER  
OPE  
OPE  
COOL  
FA  
HEA  
MODE  
FUSE  
CURRENT  
N
(FU101)  
DETECTOR (CT1)  
T
CN8  
Capacitor  
(C101, C102)  
Varistor  
(NR101)  
(TR1)  
HIGH  
LOW  
AUTO  
REGULATOR  
DRIVE BOARD UNIT  
FAN SPEED  
CN3  
UP  
DOWN  
(for setting) DIP SW  
R
Y201  
REMOTE T' STAT  
CDC  
RY108  
CONTROL  
CIRCUIT  
RY107  
RY106  
RY105  
RY104  
RY103  
RY102  
RY101  
RY109  
TRANSFER FAN  
MOTION SENSOR  
DOOR SWITCH  
MAIN BOARD UNIT  
INTERFACE  
ROOM  
ID. COIL  
OD. COIL  
OUTDOOR  
HEATER  
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Suggested Bid Form Specifications  
The following are suggested specifications for the Zoneline®  
2900 Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner, the 3900  
Series Packaged Terminal Heat Pump and the 5800 Series  
Packaged Terminal Heat Pump.  
The contractor will furnish Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners  
of the sizes and capacities shown on the schedule and in the  
specifications. The units shall be located as shown on the  
drawings and each shall consist of a chassis, room cabinet,  
wall case, sub-base if specified, and outdoor grille.  
• Condenser and evaporator coils to be constructed of copper  
tubing and aluminum plate fins designed to achieve EER and  
COP rating of the unit;  
• Indoor and outdoor airflows that match the capacity of the  
coils for efficient heat transfer. Water blow-off shall not occur  
on the indoor coil;  
• Adjustable indoor discharge air louvers that provide a 50° off  
vertical air pattern with an alternate position to provide a 40°  
off vertical air pattern;  
Units shall be listed by UL, and ARI and cUL certified as to  
capacity and efficiency and shall be GE Zoneline® models  
or equal. Unit dimensions shall not exceed 42-1/8" wide and  
16-1/4" high with room cabinet in place.  
Units shall be designed to operate on (208) (2ꢀ0) (265) volts,  
60 Hz., single-phase power.  
Chassis. The air conditioner chassis shall be the standard  
product of the manufacturer and shall be shipped in protective  
cartons to prevent damage. Cartons shall be appropriately  
marked at the factory with wording sufficient to warn handlers  
against improper stacking, up-ending, rolling or dropping.  
The chassis shall be the slide-in type, ready to operate after  
installation.  
• Easily accessible controls for selection of unit operation  
and thermostat setting. Controls shall be covered by a  
hinged door;  
• Air discharge area accessible for cleaning without tools  
when room front is removed for 2900 and ꢀ900 Series;  
• Positive-closing, manually controlled, three-position fresh-air  
vent capable of providing selection of fully open, partially open  
or closed setting. Vent door is to be secured for shipping;  
• Solid-state thermostat control to sense room temperature;  
• Electronic temperature limiting with seven independent  
heating and cooling settings to limit maximum and minimum  
temperatures without restricting movement of thermostat  
control knob;  
• Freeze Sentinel™ to automatically activate the electric  
resistance heater and fan motor to warm and circulate indoor  
air to help prevent damage due to freezing temperatures.  
Freeze Sentinel shall operate as long as unit is connected  
to powered electrical circuit and unit shall provide ability for  
owner to defeat the Freeze Sentinel operation;  
Each shall consist of the following sections and components:  
• Each unit shall have a matching, easily removable,  
textured finish, wrap-around room cabinet molded of high-  
temperature styrene to resist corrosion and damage. The  
room cabinet shall have slide-out washable filters accessible  
without requiring removal of room cabinet from chassis;  
• Hermetically sealed refrigerant system with external  
vibration isolated rotary-type compressor, condenser and  
evaporator coils and capillary refrigerant control. Cooling  
shall be possible to outdoor temperature of ꢀ5°F without  
damage to the compressor. Airflow system consisting of one  
permanently lubricated two-speed fan motor for the outdoor  
fan and a separate permanently lubricated two-speed fan  
motor for the indoor fan. Outdoor fan shall be multi-blade  
axial-flow design made of non-corrosive material. Indoor fan  
shall be of a design to optimize airflow and operating sound.  
All motors on the exterior side of the weather barrier shall  
be of an enclosed design to reduce the effects of moisture  
and corrosion;  
• Line-cord connected units shall require a line cord power  
connection kit with integral Leakage Current Detection  
and Interruption device or Arc Fault Current Interrupter  
as required by National Electrical Code and Underwriters  
Laboratories. The unit shall have a universal resistance  
heater with output determined by connection to the power  
source with the appropriate power connection kit to provide  
specified heat output;  
• A fan-cycle switch to permit continuous fan operation or  
fan cycle operation, independently selectable for heating  
and cooling operation;  
• Fan-only operation in either high or low fan speed selectable  
by room occupant;  
• A positive cooling condensate disposal system which meets  
the test requirements of applicable A.R.I. Standard ꢀ10-04  
(for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners) and ꢀ80-04 (for  
Packaged Terminal Heat Pump) (80°F dry bulb, 75°F wet  
bulb, 80% relative humidity);  
• Heat Sentinel to automatically activate air conditioner  
operation when the unit is in the STOP setting when the  
room temperature warms to 85ºF and turns air conditioner  
operation off when the room temperature cools to 80°F, if  
selected by owner;  
• Compatible with two-wire Central Desk Control systems;  
• Remote Thermostat compatibility with Class 2 remote  
thermostat;  
• Connections to interface with a transfer fan to move air into  
another room;  
• Connections to interface with occupancy sensors;  
Unit shall have means of electrical connection listed by  
Underwriters Laboratories and compatible with the unit’s  
required voltage and ampacity in conformance with National  
Electrical Code® (NEC) and local codes.  
Additional specifications for GE Zoneline® ꢀ900 or 5800 Series  
Packaged Terminal Heat Pump  
Heat pump units shall provide operation that will either:  
A) automatically phase-in partial electric resistance heat,  
if outdoor temperature is below 46°F, simultaneously with  
heat pump if heat pump alone is unable to maintain room  
temperature; or B) use partial electric resistance heat  
simultaneous with heat pump operation any time the outdoor  
temperature is below 45°F. Selection of A or B operation is  
made by means of a selector switch concealed from room  
occupant. In either A or B operation, the unit will switch  
to full resistance heat if room temperature continues to  
decline or the outdoor temperature falls below 25°F. If the  
outdoor temperature is above 46°F, unit will lock-out electric  
resistance heat and operate on heat pump only.  
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Suggested Bid Form Specifications (continued)  
Heat pump unit shall include Reverse Cycle Defrost that  
automatically begins a defrost cycle when microprocessor  
determines criteria for defrosting has been met. Defrosting  
shall be accomplished by systematically ceasing heat pump  
operation, pausing to allow internal refrigerant pressures  
to equalize, then operating the compressor with the flow of  
refrigerant reversed to allow the hot gas to flow through the  
outdoor coil melting the accumulated frost. The unit shall  
automatically resume heat pump operation, after pausing  
to allow refrigerant pressures to equalize, at conclusion of  
defrost cycle.  
The unit shall be equipped with a temperature-activated  
drain valve to allow water generated in heat pump operation  
and defrost cycles to drain into the wall case rather than  
being deposited on the outdoor coil.  
In the event of compressor failure during heat pump  
operation, The unit shall automatically switch to electric  
resistance heat to maintain selected room temperature  
regardless of outdoor temperatures.  
Special grilles or customer louver sections to be supplied by  
others will conform to a minimum of 65% free area to allow  
for proper unit operation and shall be submitted to the PTAC/  
PTHP manufacturer, if requested, for feasibility and airflow  
characteristics.  
Specifications for Sub-Base (if required)  
Sub-Base. Each unit shall have a field-installed UL-listed  
electrical sub-base. The sub-base shall be attached to the  
lower inside flange of the wall case prior to installation in the  
exterior wall. It shall include adjustable screws at the bottom  
corners to permit exact leveling of the wall case. The sub-base  
shall have a factory-installed receptacle to allow unit line cord  
to plug into mating receptacle and shall have a chaseway to  
contain and conceal the line cord. The sub-base shall have side  
panels adjustable from a minimum of 2-ꢀ/8" to a maximum of  
1ꢀ-ꢀ/4" to enclose the area under the wall case.  
Weather Resistance. Complete unit including outside louver  
shall be submitted to an independent agency for weather  
resistance tests.  
The unit shall have a switch concealed from room occupant  
to allow heat pump operation to be overridden and heat  
provided by electric resistance heat regardless of  
outdoor temperature.  
Air infiltration test to be conducted in accordance with  
ASTM E28ꢀ-91. With static air pressure differential of  
1.57 lb./ft.2 (.ꢀ" H2O) equivalent to 25 mph wind, allowable  
air infiltration shall not exceed 7 ft.ꢀ/min.  
In the event of compressor failure during heat pump  
operation, unit shall automatically switch to electric  
resistance heat to maintain selected room temperature  
regardless of outdoor temperatures.  
Specifications for Optional Internal Condensate Removal  
(ICR) system for 3900 or 5800 series heat pump units.  
Approvals. Units shall be certified under the ARI and cUL  
certification program and listed by UL.  
Service. Submit complete information with bid covering  
service availability to whom service on units will be assigned,  
along with complete address and phone number, including  
phone number of emergency service personnel.  
The unit shall have a factory-installed Internal Condensate  
Removal (ICR) system to permit unit to automatically dispose  
of heat pump generated condensate water with no overflow  
to outdoors during heating under outdoor ambient of 55°F Dry  
Bulb, 90% Relative Humidity; indoor ambient 70°F Dry Bulb,  
52% Relative Humidity, for four hours of continuous run time.  
Start-Up, Adjust, Demonstrate. Contractor shall be responsible  
for the initial starting of units, adjustments thereto, etc., to  
place the units in required operating condition. Contractor  
shall demonstrate to the owner or his representative the  
operation of units for both summer and winter functions.  
Warranty. The warranty shall be a full one-year parts and  
labor on the entire unit, plus an additional full four years  
parts and labor for the sealed refrigerating system, including  
service call for diagnosis and transportation to and from  
service shop (if necessary) at no charge to the customer.  
The warranty shall also include a limited second through  
fifth year parts only warranty for fan motors, switches,  
thermostat, heater, heater protectors, compressor overload,  
solenoids, circuit boards, auxiliary controls, thermistors,  
frost controls, ICR pump, capacitors, varistors and indoor  
blower bearing.  
(Wall Cases and Grilles are needed for new installations.)  
(Alternate specification for steel wall case.)  
Wall Case. The wall case shall be constructed of heavy-gauge,  
insulated, zinc-coated phosphated steel with a protective  
baked-on enamel finish. Bottom critical points of the steel  
wall case shall be coated with petroleum microcrystalline  
wax for added corrosion protection and shall meet ASTM  
B-117, 1800-hour hot air aerated salt spray test.  
(Alternate specification for molded wall case.)  
Wall Case. The wall case shall be constructed of a  
non-corroding fiberglass-reinforced polyester compound.  
Cases shall be installed through exterior walls where  
shown on the plans and shall be installed per manufacturer’s  
installation instructions. In no instance shall fasteners be  
used through the bottom in order to retain the water integrity  
of the bottom of the wall case.  
Installation Responsibility. Units shall be installed  
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and the  
manufacturer shall not be responsible for unit failure as a  
result of improper installation, or unit performance when  
installed with accessories not approved by the manufacturer.  
Outside weather panels shipped with the cases shall remain  
in place until the outdoor air louvers and chassis are installed,  
at which time they are to be removed and discarded by  
the installer.  
Outside Grille. Each unit shall be equipped with a standard  
exterior grille that has been designed to allow unit operation  
in high ambient conditions. Grilles shall be of material and  
design specified.  
5ꢀ  
Zoneline® Chassis Nomenclature  
The Zoneline chassis is identified by a model number defining  
the type of unit, cooling capacity, electrical information and  
optional features included on the unit. When specifying or  
ordering the Zoneline chassis use of this nomenclature will  
assure receiving the correct unit.  
EXAMPLE  
A
Z
5
8
H
1
2
D
A
D
Chassis series  
Nominal cooling capacity Universal  
Zoneline  
packaged  
terminal  
chassis  
29=deluxe line cool/  
electric heat  
07=7,000 BTUH cooling  
09=9,000 BTUH cooling  
power connection  
ꢀ9=deluxe line heat pump 12=12,000 BTUH cooling  
58=premium line  
heat pump  
Special Features  
B=base unit  
C=corrosion treated  
D=internal  
15=15,000 BTUH cooling  
Voltage/Phase/  
Frequency  
D=2ꢀ0/208 Volt, single  
phase, 60 Hz  
E=265 Volt, single phase,  
60 Hz  
Unit type  
E=cooling with electric  
resistance heat  
H=heat pump with electric  
resistance heat  
condensate  
removal (ICR)  
system (heat  
pump models  
only) (not for  
coastal areas)  
P=Dry Air 25  
Receptacles/Sub-Bases  
Tandem  
2ꢀ0/208V 15 Amp  
NEMA6-15R  
Perpendicular  
2ꢀ0/208V 20 Amp  
NEMA6-20R  
Large tandem  
2ꢀ0/208V ꢀ0 Amp  
NEMA6-ꢀ0R  
265V 15 Amp  
NEMA7-15R  
265V 20 Amp  
NEMA7-20R  
265V 30 Amp  
NEMA7-ꢀ0R  
Sub-Bases  
RAK204U  
N/A  
RAK204D15P  
RAK204D20P  
RAK204D30P  
2ꢀ0/208  
RAK204E15  
RAK204E20  
265  
RAK204E30  
Voltage  
Amps  
2ꢀ0/208  
15  
2ꢀ0/208  
20  
265  
15  
265  
ꢀ0  
N/A  
ꢀ0  
20  
Receptacle  
N/A  
NEMA6-20R  
NEMA6-20R  
NEMA6-ꢀ0R  
NEMA7-15R  
NEMA7-20R  
NEMA7-ꢀ0R  
2ꢀ0/208-Volt sub-bases include appropriate power cord kit.  
265-Volt units are to be direct connected. Cordset through enclosed chaseway into interior sub-base receptacle meets the NEC requirements.  
Power connection kits  
required on all models. See specification sheet  
for heater KW and branch circuit ampacity.  
Power connection kits are required on all  
Zoneline chassis (see chart below).  
The correct kit for the installation is determined by the voltage and  
amperage of the electrical circuit and the means of connecting the  
unit to the building wiring. If the unit is to be plugged into a receptacle,  
a line cord kit would be used; if the unit is to be permanently connected,  
a permanent connection kit would be used. 265-volt cord set units must  
be installed in compliance with National Electrical Code.  
RAKꢀ15ꢀ/RAKꢀ20ꢀ/RAKꢀꢀ0ꢀ  
2ꢀ0/208-volt line cord  
connection kit  
RAK4157/RAK4207/RAK4ꢀ07 RAK5157/RAK5207/RAK5ꢀ07  
2ꢀ0/208-volt universal power 265-volt universal power  
supply kit  
supply kit  
265-volt Permanent connected units* (Cord set)  
230/208-volt  
Line cord connected units  
RAK5172  
2.55  
RAK5202  
ꢀ.45  
RAK5302  
5.0  
LCDI Power Connection Kit  
RAK3153  
2.55/2.09  
2,550/2,090  
8,600/7,100  
11.6/10.6  
15  
RAK3203  
ꢀ.45/2.82  
ꢀ,450/2,820  
11,700/9,600  
15.6/14.2  
20  
RAK3303  
5.00/4.09  
5,000/4,090  
17,000/1ꢀ,900  
22.4/20.4  
ꢀ0  
Heater KW  
Watts  
2,560  
8,600  
10.ꢀ  
ꢀ,450  
11,700  
1ꢀ.8  
5,000  
17,000  
19.6  
BTUH  
Amps  
15  
20  
ꢀ0  
Min. circuit amps  
15-amp  
time-delay fuse  
20-amp  
time-delay fuse  
ꢀ0-amp  
time-delay fuse  
Recommended  
protective  
device  
15-amp  
time-delay  
fuse or breaker  
20-amp  
time-delay  
fuse or breaker  
ꢀ0-amp  
time-delay  
fuse or breaker  
*To be used with sub-base  
265-volt Direct Connection Kit**  
230/208-volt  
Direct Connection Kit**  
RAK5157  
2.55  
RAK5207  
ꢀ.45  
RAK5307  
5.0  
RAK4157  
2.55/2.09  
2,550/2,090  
8,600/7,100  
11.6/10.6  
15  
RAK4207  
ꢀ.45/2.82  
ꢀ,450/2,820  
11,700/9,600  
15.6/14.2  
20  
RAK4307  
5.00/4.09  
5,000/4,090  
17,000/1ꢀ,900  
22.4/20.4  
ꢀ0  
Heater KW  
Watts  
2,560  
8,600  
10.ꢀ  
ꢀ,450  
11,700  
1ꢀ.8  
5,000  
17,000  
19.6  
BTUH  
Amps  
15  
20  
ꢀ0  
Min. circuit amps  
15-amp  
time-delay fuse  
20-amp  
time-delay fuse  
ꢀ0-amp  
time-delay fuse  
Recommended  
protective  
device  
15-amp  
time-delay  
fuse or breaker  
20-amp  
time-delay  
fuse or breaker  
ꢀ0-amp  
time-delay  
fuse or breaker  
**To be used with sub-base or connection to building wiring  
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Deluxe series – cooling & electric heat  
2900 series units  
Dry Air 25  
Dry Air 25  
230/208V Models  
Capacity  
AZ29E07D  
AZ29E09D  
AZ29E12D  
AZ29E15D  
AZ29E07DAP  
AZ29E09DAP  
AZ29E12DAP  
Cooling BTUH  
7,100/6,900  
12.7/12.7  
1.7  
9,ꢀ00/8,900  
12.0/12.0  
2.7  
11,700/11,500  
11.5/11.5  
ꢀ.6  
14,600/14,ꢀ00  
10.2/10.2  
4.6  
6,800/6,600  
12.1/12.1  
2.ꢀ  
8,800/8,500  
11.5/11.5  
ꢀ.4  
11,200/11,000  
11.0/11.0  
4.5  
EER (BTU/Watt)  
Dehumidification Pts/Hr  
Sensible heat ratio @ 2ꢀ0 volts  
CFM, indoor fan high  
CFM, indoor fan low  
Vent CFM (full open/partial open)  
Power/Ratings  
75%  
68%  
67%  
67%  
66%  
58%  
57%  
250  
270  
290  
ꢀ10  
210  
2ꢀ0  
240  
215  
2ꢀ5  
240  
280  
175  
200  
210  
50/40  
70/45  
75/45  
75/45  
50/40  
70/45  
75/45  
Power factor  
86/87  
560/545  
2.8/ꢀ.0  
19.0  
86/87  
775/745  
ꢀ.8/4.1  
21.0  
91/91  
1,020/1,000  
4.9/5.ꢀ  
ꢀ1.0  
89/90  
1,4ꢀ0/1,405  
7.0/7.5  
ꢀ8.0  
87/87  
560/545  
2.8/ꢀ.0  
19.0  
86/86  
765/740  
ꢀ.8/4.1  
21.0  
91/91  
1,020/1,000  
4.9/5.ꢀ  
ꢀ1.0  
Watts  
Amperes, F.L.  
Amperes, L.R.  
Weight (Net/Ship)  
Sound Transmission Class (STC)  
100/115  
29  
101/116  
29  
105/120  
29  
115/1ꢀ0  
29  
100/115  
29  
101/116  
29  
105/120  
29  
265V Models  
AZ29E07E  
AZ29E09E  
AZ29E12E  
AZ29E15E  
AZ29E07EAP  
AZ29E09EAP  
AZ29E12EAP  
Capacity  
Cooling BTUH  
7,100  
12.7  
1.7  
9,000  
12.0  
2.7  
11,700  
11.5  
ꢀ.6  
14,600  
10.2  
4.6  
6,800  
12.1  
2.ꢀ  
8,600  
11.5  
ꢀ.4  
11,200  
11.0  
4.4  
EER (BTU/Watt)  
Dehumidification Pts/Hr  
Sensible heat ratio @ 265 volts  
CFM, indoor fan high  
CFM, indoor fan low  
Vent CFM (full open/partial open)  
Power/Ratings  
75%  
250  
68%  
270  
67%  
290  
67%  
ꢀ10  
66%  
210  
58%  
2ꢀ5  
57%  
240  
215  
2ꢀ5  
240  
280  
175  
200  
210  
50/40  
70/45  
75/45  
75/45  
50/40  
70/45  
75/45  
Power factor  
87  
560  
86  
750  
87  
1,020  
4.4  
90  
1,4ꢀ5  
6.0  
88  
560  
86  
750  
87  
1,020  
4.4  
Watts  
Amperes, F.L.  
2.4  
ꢀ.ꢀ  
2.4  
ꢀ.ꢀ  
Amperes, L.R.  
16.0  
18.0  
24.0  
ꢀ1.0  
16.0  
100/115  
29  
18.0  
101/116  
29  
24.0  
Weight (Net/Ship)  
Sound Transmission Class (STC)  
100/115  
29  
100/115  
29  
105/120  
29  
115/1ꢀ0  
29  
105/120  
29  
Deluxe series – heat pump units**  
3900 series units  
AZ39H09D AZ39H12D  
Premium series – heat pump units  
5800 series units  
230/208V Models  
Capacity  
AZ39H07D  
AZ39H15D  
AZ58H07D  
AZ58H09D  
AZ58H12D  
AZ58H15D  
Cooling BTUH  
7,100/6,900  
12.7/12.7  
1.7  
9,400/9,150  
12.0/12.0  
2.7  
11,850/11,500  
11.5/11.5  
ꢀ.6  
14,750/14,ꢀ50  
10.0/10.0  
4.5  
7,ꢀ00/7,000  
1ꢀ.0/1ꢀ.0  
2.1  
9,ꢀ00/9,050  
12.0/12.0  
ꢀ.0  
11,800/11,600  
11.7/11.7  
4.0  
14,700/14,400  
10.ꢀ/10.ꢀ  
4.8  
EER (BTU/Watt)  
Dehumidification Pts/Hr  
Sensible heat ratio @ 2ꢀ0 volts  
CFM, indoor fan high  
CFM, indoor fan low  
Vent CFM (full open/partial open)  
Power/Ratings  
Power factor  
75%  
68%  
67%  
67%  
75%  
67%  
68%  
65%  
250  
270  
ꢀ00  
ꢀ10  
250  
265  
ꢀ50  
ꢀ65  
215  
2ꢀ5  
260  
260  
2ꢀ0  
245  
ꢀꢀ0  
ꢀ45  
50/40  
70/45  
75/45  
75/45  
40/ꢀ5  
65/60  
70/65  
70/65  
87  
560/545  
2.8/ꢀ.0  
19.0  
88  
785/760  
ꢀ.8/4.1  
21.0  
91  
1,0ꢀ0/1,000  
4.9/5.ꢀ  
92  
1,480/1,440  
7.0/7.5  
95  
560/540  
2.7/2.8  
19.0  
96  
760/7ꢀ5  
ꢀ.6/ꢀ.8  
21.0  
94  
1,010/990  
4.6/5.0  
95  
1,425/1,400  
6.5/7.0  
Watts  
Amperes, F.L.  
Amperes, L.R.  
ꢀ1.0  
ꢀ8.0  
ꢀꢀ.0  
ꢀ8.0  
Reverse cycle heat BTUH  
COP  
6,400/6,200  
ꢀ.6/ꢀ.6  
520/505  
2.4/2.6  
102/117  
29  
8,500/8,250  
ꢀ.6/ꢀ.6  
695/675  
ꢀ.2/ꢀ.5  
105/120  
29  
10,900/10,700  
ꢀ.4/ꢀ.4  
1ꢀ,750/1ꢀ,400  
ꢀ.2/ꢀ.2  
6,400/6,200  
ꢀ.7/ꢀ.7  
505/490  
2.4/2.5  
108/122  
29  
8,400/8,200  
ꢀ.6/ꢀ.6  
685/670  
ꢀ.2/ꢀ.4  
11ꢀ/128  
29  
10,900/10,700  
ꢀ.4/ꢀ.4  
1ꢀ,800/1ꢀ,800  
ꢀ.2/ꢀ.2  
Watts  
950/925  
4.ꢀ/4.7  
1,275/1,245  
5.8/6.ꢀ  
940/920  
4.ꢀ/4.7  
1,265/1,2ꢀ5  
5.7/6.2  
Amps  
Weight (Net/Ship)  
Sound Transmission Class (STC)  
11ꢀ/128  
29  
12ꢀ/1ꢀ8  
29  
118/1ꢀꢀ  
29  
127/142  
29  
265V Models  
AZ39H07E  
AZ39H09E  
AZ39H12E  
AZ39H15E  
AZ58H07E  
AZ58H09E  
AZ58H12E  
AZ58H15E  
Capacity  
Cooling BTUH  
7,100  
12.7  
1.7  
9,400  
12.0  
2.7  
11,700  
11.5  
ꢀ.6  
14,750  
10.0  
4.5  
7,ꢀ00  
1ꢀ.0  
2.1  
9,ꢀ00  
12.0  
ꢀ.0  
11,800  
11.7  
4.0  
14,700  
10.ꢀ  
4.8  
EER (BTU/Watt)  
Dehumidification Pts/Hr  
Sensible heat ratio @ 265 volts  
CFM, indoor fan high  
CFM, indoor fan low  
Vent CFM (full open/partial open)  
Power/Ratings  
75%  
250  
68%  
270  
67%  
ꢀ00  
67%  
ꢀ10  
75%  
250  
67%  
265  
68%  
ꢀ50  
65%  
ꢀ65  
215  
2ꢀ5  
260  
260  
220  
270  
ꢀ10  
ꢀꢀ0  
50/40  
70/45  
75/45  
75/45  
40/ꢀ5  
65/60  
70/65  
70/65  
Power factor  
88  
560  
88  
785  
87  
1,020  
4.4  
92  
1,480  
6.0  
95  
560  
96  
760  
94  
1,010  
4.4  
95  
1,425  
5.8  
Watts  
Amperes, F.L.  
2.4  
ꢀ.ꢀ  
2.2  
ꢀ.2  
Amperes, L.R.  
16.0  
6,400  
ꢀ.6  
18.0  
8,550  
ꢀ.6  
24.0  
ꢀ1.0  
16.0  
6,400  
ꢀ.7  
18.0  
8,400  
ꢀ.6  
24.0  
10,900  
ꢀ.4  
ꢀ1.0  
Reverse cycle heat BTUH  
COP  
10,900  
ꢀ.4  
1ꢀ,750  
ꢀ.2  
1ꢀ,800  
ꢀ.2  
Watts  
520  
700  
940  
1,275  
5.0  
505  
685  
940  
1,265  
5.0  
Amps  
2.2  
2.8  
ꢀ.9  
2.2  
2.7  
ꢀ.9  
Weight (Net/Ship)*  
Sound Transmission Class (STC)  
*ICR adds ꢀ pounds to unit weight  
**Corrosion model BTUH and watts may vary.  
102/117  
29  
109/124  
29  
11ꢀ/128  
29  
12ꢀ/1ꢀ8  
29  
108/122  
29  
11ꢀ/128  
29  
118/1ꢀꢀ  
29  
127/142  
29  
55  
Complete Accessory List  
Kit Number  
RAA6ꢀ  
Description  
For Additional Information Refer to Page  
Spare Filters for AZ2900, AZꢀ900 and AZ5800 Series units (10 pairs per box)  
Steel Wall Case – 1ꢀ ꢀ/4" deep  
11  
22  
22  
22  
22  
22  
22  
ꢀ5  
11  
40  
40  
40  
40  
40  
40  
16  
16  
15  
15  
15  
4ꢀ  
RAB71A  
RAB7116  
RAB7124  
RAB7128  
RAB71ꢀ1  
RAB77  
Steel Wall Case – 16" deep  
Steel Wall Case – 24" deep  
Steel Wall Case – 28" deep  
Steel Wall Case – ꢀ1" deep  
Molded Wall Case  
RAD10  
Interior/Exterior Drain kit  
RAF45ꢀ  
Room Front for AZ2900, AZꢀ900 and AZ5800 Series units (included with chassis)  
Stamped Aluminum Exterior Grille  
RAG60  
RAG61  
Architectural Exterior Grille, Beige Molded High-Impact Plastic  
Architectural Exterior Grille, Maple Molded High-Impact Plastic  
Architectural Exterior Grille, Bittersweet Chocolate Molded High-Impact Plastic  
Aluminum Architectural Grille (Custom Colors Available by Special Order)  
Condenser Air Deflector Kit  
RAG62  
RAG6ꢀ  
RAG67  
RAK40  
RAK148D1  
RAK148P1  
RAK16ꢀA1  
RAK164D1  
RAK164P1  
RAK201  
Wall Thermostat For Heat Pump Models - Electronic Digital  
Wall Thermostat For Heat Pump Models – Electronic Digital Programmable  
Wall Thermostat For Resistance Heat Models – Mechanical  
Wall Thermostat For Resistance Heat Models – Electronic Digital  
Wall Thermostat For Resistance Heat Models – Electronic Digital Programmable  
Sub-Base Cover Plate with Knockouts  
RAK204D15P  
RAK204D20P  
RAK204Dꢀ0P  
RAK204E15  
RAK204E20  
RAK204Eꢀ0  
RAK204U  
RAK205CW  
RAKꢀ15ꢀ  
RAKꢀ20ꢀ  
RAKꢀꢀ0ꢀ  
RAK4002A  
RAK4002B  
RAK4002CW  
RAK4157  
RAK4207  
RAK4ꢀ07  
RAK5157  
RAK5207  
RAK5ꢀ07  
RAK5172  
RAK5202  
RAK5ꢀ02  
RAK601  
Sub-Base - 208/2ꢀ0-Volt with NEMA 6-20R 15/20 Amp Receptacle – power cord and Chaseway included  
Sub-Base - 208/2ꢀ0-Volt with NEMA 6-20R 15/20 Amp Receptacle – power cord and Chaseway included  
Sub-Base - 208/2ꢀ0-Volt with NEMA 6-ꢀ0R ꢀ0 Amp Receptacle –power cord and Chaseway included  
Sub-Base – 265-Volt with NEMA 7-15R 15 Amp Receptacle – Chaseway included  
Sub-Base – 265-Volt with NEMA 7-20R 20 Amp Receptacle – Chaseway included  
Sub-Base – 265-Volt with NEMA 7-ꢀ0R ꢀ0 Amp Receptacle – Chaseway included  
Sub-Base – non-electrical Chaseway not included  
22  
22  
2ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
22  
22  
42  
42  
42  
42  
42  
4ꢀ  
42  
42  
42  
42  
42  
42  
42  
42  
42  
ꢀ7  
ꢀ7  
ꢀ7  
ꢀ7  
ꢀ7  
11  
15  
22  
Chaseway for Sub-Base  
Universal Power Cord – 2900/ꢀ900/5800 series – 15-Amp 2ꢀ0/208 V – 2.55/2.09 kW heat  
Universal Power Cord – 2900/ꢀ900/5800 – 20-Amp 2ꢀ0/208 V – ꢀ.45/2.82 kW heat  
Universal Power Cord – 2900/ꢀ900/5800 – ꢀ0-Amp 2ꢀ0/208 V – 5.0/4.09 kW heat  
Direct Connect Junction Box – 2ꢀ0/208-volt units 2900/ꢀ900 Series  
Direct Connect Junction Box – 2ꢀ0/208-volt units 5800 Series  
Wiring Harness w/ Inline Connector - Adapt Line Cord to Direct Connection  
208/2ꢀ0V Universal Power Supply, 15 Amp for 2900, ꢀ900, 5500, 5800, 7500 only  
208/2ꢀ0V Universal Power Supply, 20 Amp for 2900, ꢀ900, 5500, 5800, 7500 only  
208/2ꢀ0V Universal Power Supply, ꢀ0 Amp for 2900, ꢀ900, 5500, 5800, 7500 only  
265/275V Universal Power Supply, 15 Amp for 2900, ꢀ900, 5500, 5800, 7500 only  
265/275V Universal Power Supply, 20 Amp for 2900, ꢀ900, 5500, 5800, 7500 only  
265/275V Universal Power Supply, ꢀ0 Amp for 2900, ꢀ900, 5800, 7500 only  
Universal Connection Kit – 265V – 15 Amp – Use w/ RAK204E15 Sub-Base – 2.55 kW heat  
Universal Connection Kit – 265V – 20 Amp – Use w/ RAK204E20 Sub-Base – ꢀ.45 kW heat  
Universal Connection Kit – 265V – ꢀ0 Amp – Use w/ RAK204Eꢀ0 Sub-Base – 5.0 kW heat  
Duct extension – Insulated – 44" long – includes Register and Mounting Flange  
Register and Trim Flange (Included with RAK601)  
RAK602  
RAK6052  
RAK7012  
RAK7022  
RAK802ꢀ  
RAK806  
Duct Adapter for New Installation (or older non-GE Duct Adapter Installation)  
Duct Transition for 2900/ꢀ900 Replacing Existing Chassis (Original Installation Pre-1988)  
Duct Transition for 2900/ꢀ900 Replacing Existing Chassis (1988–1998 Original Installation)  
Locking Door Kit  
Control Panel Cover (for use with remote thermostat)  
RAK901L  
Wall Case Insulation Kit  
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General Installation Suggestions  
Many times poor or non-existent caulking around the exterior visible to someone standing or sitting in the room. Do not run  
of the wall case results in air infiltration causing the unit to  
run excessively. One way to check for air infiltration is to  
look under and around the unit to the outdoors. If you can  
see light, there is air infiltration. The first floor of a building is  
where this problem most frequently occurs since caulking the  
bottom of the wall case may require lying outside in the dirt  
while working. This has been the cause of many complaints  
about the “short cycling” of the Freeze Sentinel™.  
the low-voltage wiring in conduits with line-voltage wiring or  
near uninsulated line-voltage wiring since induced current  
can interrupt the low-voltage controls.  
Consult the electrical inspector early in the project, especially if  
the power to the air conditioner is to be 265 volts, to understand  
what is required to comply with local electrical codes.  
Wall Case/Exterior Grille  
When making an installation where the exterior grille is flush  
with the exterior wall, or part of a custom window/louver  
section, make sure the installer caulks the wall case to the  
exterior wall, especially the bottom of the case. Many times  
the air conditioners are run during construction and the  
building is not closed. This can result in excessive humidity  
from the warm humid air entering the building, or from the  
“drying out” of the building materials. Many problems have  
been caused by condensate water or rainwater running back  
into the building where proper caulking has not been done.  
Curtains, furniture or other obstructions interfering with the  
discharge air circulation will make the unit cycle turn off too  
soon since the cooled (or heated) discharge air is pulled back  
into the unit. This results in a room that is not adequately  
heated or cooled.  
Blocking the discharge air on the left side during heating  
operation can result in the air getting hot enough to distort  
the plastic room front. If you have a property where this may  
occur we recommend a “tent card” advising room occupants  
not to put anything on the unit.  
Capacity Considerations  
Electrical Wiring Installation  
A unit that has a greater cooling capacity than required will  
cool the room quickly but will usually not run long enough  
under normal operation to adequately dehumidify the room.  
Most musty odors in rooms are due to excess humidity. Using  
a smaller capacity unit or using Dry Air 25 units will provide  
better dehumidification. The largest factor in causing mold  
and mildew in the room is excess moisture, and a smaller  
unit running longer or a Dry Air 25 model can remove more  
moisture. Mold behind wall coverings that do not allow water  
vapor to pass through — vinyl wallpaper or oil-base paints,  
for example — is not a problem of excessive moisture in the  
room, but rather is caused by moisture trapped in the walls.  
Do not allow the installer to drill a hole in the wall case to  
run the electrical wiring. If this is done, the wiring will have  
to be run between the chassis and the edge of the wall case  
so it can be connected to the unit wiring on the room side  
of the wall case. When the chassis is removed for servicing  
or cleaning, the insulation on the wires can be cut and can  
create a safety hazard.  
If the electrical connection on a 2ꢀ0-volt or 208-volt  
installation is to be made by the line cord plugged into a  
wall-mounted receptacle, the receptacle should be located in  
the wall under the case or close to the side of the wall case.  
This installation makes a much neater appearance than a line  
cord running a foot or more across the floor. The electrician  
may want to place the receptacle as far from the unit as  
possible to save a few feet of wiring without considering  
how the installation may appear.  
Using a resistance heater larger than required — using a 5  
kW heater when a ꢀ.45 kW heater would suffice for example  
— may not cost any more in electrical consumption since the  
larger heater will operate for less time. The “Demand Charge”  
portion of the utility bill — which is based on the highest  
electrical load for a period of time — may be a significant  
portion of the utility bill. Some customers have reported  
the “Demand Charge” actually being more than the usage  
charge. In a 100-room property it would be possible for the  
demand of the 5.0 kW heater versus a ꢀ.45 kW heater to be  
155 kW more than the demand charge if the lower wattage  
heaters were used. Working with the utility companies to  
understand their method of billing and taking advantage of  
any rebates they may offer can reduce the utility bill.  
Central Desk Control and Remote  
Thermostat Wiring  
Do not allow the installer to drill a hole in the wall case to  
run Central Desk Control wiring or remote thermostat wiring  
to the unit terminals. CDC and remote thermostat wiring is  
classified as low-voltage wiring and does not have to be run  
in conduit unless required by local code. CDC and remote  
thermostat wiring should be run in the walls and exit the wall  
under the wall case about 2" from the right-hand side. The  
base pan is designed with a clearance for the line cord and  
the low-voltage wiring can be run to the chassis in this area  
also. Wire molding can be used to hold the wiring close to the  
bottom of the wall case. If a sub-base is used, the wiring can  
be run through the sub-base, entering the rear and exiting  
through one of the front panels. When the room cabinet is  
in place the CDC or remote thermostat wiring is usually not  
Exterior Grilles  
When replacing an older unit the existing outdoor grille may  
need to be changed or modified. Outdoor airflow patterns  
have changed and this may dictate the need for outdoor  
grille replacement or modification.  
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If the chassis is a slope-front discharge and the duct  
dimensions are 8-ꢀ/8" high by 6-1/2" wide then the  
chassis has already been replaced and the purchase  
of a new duct adapter is not required. The only piece that  
needs to be replaced in this installation is the transition  
piece, model RAK7022, which fits between the chassis and  
the duct adapter.  
Ducted Installation Comments  
New Installations  
The GE Zoneline® 2900 and ꢀ900 series are approved for  
ducted installation using the GE Duct Adapter model RAK6052  
and the GE Duct Extension RAK601. A field-fabricated duct  
extension with the same interior measurements as the RAK601  
may be used with the RAK6052 duct adapter. GE does not  
recommend ducting in more than one direction.  
If the chassis being replaced has a model number that  
begins with AZ22, AZ25, AZ28, AZꢀ2, AZꢀ5 or AZꢀ8, the new  
2900 or ꢀ900 Series unit can be installed using the same  
duct components.  
The use of a duct adapter other than the RAK6052 is not  
approved by GE and may cause problems such as inadequate  
airflow to the secondary room or the unit shutting off on one  
of the overload devices.  
If the existing chassis is a slope-front discharge and the duct  
dimensions are 7-ꢀ/ꢀ2" high by 6-1/2" wide only the RAK7022  
transition piece is required to install a 2900 or ꢀ900 Series  
unit in the ducted installation.  
Failure to allow for adequate air return from the secondary  
room is often the cause of less than satisfactory performance  
of a ducted installation.  
There were a number of Zoneline units installed in ducted  
installations that did not use a GE duct adapter. The easiest  
way to determine if the existing duct adapter is a GE duct  
adapter is to compare the duct adapter dimensions to the  
dimensions above. If the dimensions are different than the  
dimensions above or it the duct adapter is not made of sheet  
metal, it is not a GE duct adapter. In such installations GE  
recommends the removal of the old duct adapter and duct  
extension and the installation of a RAK6052 duct adapter  
and a RAK601 duct extension. Zoneline units installed in  
installations not using GE duct adapters and an extension  
with the same cross-section dimensions as the duct adapter  
may not be covered by the warranty.  
Replacement Installations  
GE offers duct adapters to allow for easy replacements of  
previous design chassis in ducted installations where a GE  
duct adapter was used in the original installation. A duct  
adapter is available that will align with the duct extension  
when GE-built components were used in the original installation.  
The duct extension used from the early 1960s until late 1987  
was 8-ꢀ/8" high by 6-1/2" wide. If the chassis to be replaced is  
the flat-top discharge (design until late 1987) the duct adapter  
model RAK7012 will align with the existing duct extension.  
This means the duct extension will not have to be changed.  
However, to keep the cost of the replacement to a minimum  
there are components that will need to be taken off the  
existing installation and used on the RAK7012 duct adapter.  
The wall case mounting brackets, screws, discharge grille,  
damper, and end cap will need to be retained.  
Zoneline warranty*  
What is covered  
Limited one-year warranty  
For one year from the date of the original purchase, GE will repair or  
replace any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in  
materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE  
will provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs to repair  
or replace the defective part.  
all connecting tubing) should fail due to a defect in materials or  
workmanship. During this limited five-year warranty, GE will provide, free  
of charge, all labor and related service costs to repair or replace  
the defective part.  
Limited second through fifth year parts warranty  
From the second through the fifth year from the date of the original  
purchase, GE will replace the Fan Motors, Switches, Thermostat, Heater,  
Heater Protectors, Compressor Overload, Solenoids, Circuit Boards,  
Auxiliary Controls, Thermistors, Freeze Sentinel, Frost Controls, ICR Pump,  
Capacitors, Varistors and Indoor Blower Bearing, if any of these parts  
should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this  
additional four-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for any  
labor and related service costs.  
Limited five-year warranty  
For five years from the date of the original purchase, GE will repair  
or replace the Sealed Refrigerating System if any part of the Sealed  
Refrigerating System (the compressor, condenser, evaporator, and  
*See written warranty for details*  
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Exterior Grille Color Samples  
Alphabetical Index  
Category  
Page No.  
56  
Accessory List  
Application Comments  
Auxiliary Control Switches  
Case Dimensions  
20  
12-13  
21  
Central Desk Control  
Condensate Disposal Systems  
Cooling/Heat Pump Performance Data  
Ducted Installations  
Dry Air  
14  
34-36  
45  
Warm Gray Beige  
37-39  
4
Electrical Connection  
Essential Elements Ordering Overview  
Exterior Grilles  
42  
43  
40-41  
9-11  
8
Features and Benefits  
Features Table  
General Installation Suggestions  
Heat Pumps and Energy Savings  
Introduction to Zoneline®  
Latent System Capacity  
Maximum Connected Load  
Mini Specs 2900  
57-58  
18-19  
6
Maple  
46  
44  
2
Mini Specs 3900  
2
Mini Specs 5800  
2
Mini Specs Power Connection Kits and Nomenclature  
Normal yearly Operating Data  
Remote Thermostat Control  
Schematics  
3
47  
15-17  
48-51  
55  
Bittersweet Chocolate  
Specifications  
Colors may vary slightly due to printing process.  
Suggested Big Form Specifications  
Table of Contents  
52-53  
5
Wall Case/Sub Base Installation  
Warranty  
22-33  
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Zoneline System  
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A century of quality and innovation  
For more than a century, GE has been committed to producing innovative products  
that change the way people live. The result of thorough research and rigorous testing,  
GE appliances are designed for years of dependable performance.  
Today, the GE tradition of quality and innovation continues.  
Before purchasing an appliance, read important  
information about its estimated annual energy  
consumption or energy efficiency rating that is  
available from your retailer or ge.com  
GE Consumer & Industrial  
Appliances  
General Electric Company  
Louisville, KY 40225  
GE has a policy of continuous improvement  
of its products and reserves the right to change  
materials and specifications without notice.  
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