GE Thermostat RAK148P1 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual &  
Installation Instructions  
RAK148P1  
RAK164P1  
Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .8–9  
Important Safety Information . . . .2  
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . 4–7  
Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Low Battery/Combination  
Failure Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .18–19  
Operating Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–17  
Setting the Time  
and Day of the Week . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Starting the Thermostat . . . . . . . . .11  
Testing the Thermostat . . . . . .11–12  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
As an ENERGY STAR® partner,  
GE has determined that this  
product meets the ENERGY STAR®  
guidelines for energy efficiency.  
LIA219-1 49-7544-1 11-08 JR  
 
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW  
THERMOSTAT CONTROL  
Display  
Toggle Up/Down Buttons  
Mode/Hold Buttons  
Function Switch  
Fan Auto/On Switch  
PARTS DIAGRAM  
Toggle Up/Down  
Switches  
Display  
Two “AA”  
Batteries  
Reset  
Switch  
Mode  
Switch  
Hold  
Switch  
Function  
Switch  
Fan Auto/On  
Switch  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD—Turn off power at  
the main service panel by removing the fuse or  
switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF  
position before removing the existing thermostat.  
PACKAGE CONTENTS/TOOLS REQUIRED  
Package includes: Thermostat on base, thermostat cover,  
2 “AA” batteries, wiring labels, screws and wall anchors.  
Tools needed: Drill with 3/16bit, hammer, screwdriver.  
TO REMOVE EXISTING THERMOSTAT  
1. Turn off power to heating and cooling system by removing  
the fuse or switching off the appropriate circuit breaker.  
2. Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the wires.  
3. Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels  
before removing wires.  
4. After labeling wires, remove wires from wire terminals.  
5. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.  
6. Refer to the following section for instructions on how  
to install this thermostat.  
TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT  
IMPORTANT: Thermostat installation must conform to  
local and national building and electrical codes and ordinances.  
Note: Mount the thermostat about five feet above the floor.  
Do not mount the thermostat on an outside wall, in direct  
sunlight, behind a door or in an area affected by a vent or duct.  
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TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT (cont.)  
1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system  
by removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate  
circuit breaker. Move the Function switch to Off.  
2. To remove cover, insert and twist a coin or screwdriver  
in the slots on the sides of the thermostat.  
3. Put thermostat base against the wall where you plan  
to mount it. Make sure wires will feed through the wire  
opening in the base of the thermostat.  
4. Mark the placement of the mounting holes.  
5. Set thermostat base and cover away from working area.  
6. Using a 3/16drill bit, drill holes in the locations you  
have marked for mounting.  
7. Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting holes.  
8. Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed  
the control wires through the wire opening.  
9. Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall.  
10. Insert stripped, labeled wires in matching wire terminals.  
See “Wiring Diagrams” section of this manual.  
CAUTION!  
Make sure exposed portion  
of wires does not touch other wires.  
11. Tighten screws on terminal block. Gently tug wire to  
be sure of proper connection. Double check that each  
wire is connected to the proper terminal.  
12. Insert two “AA” batteries into battery holder. Verify that  
they are oriented as shown on battery holder.  
13. Seal hole for wires behind thermostat with non-flammable  
insulation or putty, or use a wall plate obtainable from  
a local hardware or home building store.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT (cont.)  
14. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place.  
15. Turn on power to the system at the main service panel.  
16. Test thermostat operation as described in Testing the  
Thermostat.  
Wiring diagrams.  
Table 1: Terminals for five wires heat/cool system  
(RAK164P1 only)  
Note: Connect G terminal of thermostat to Zoneline Gl  
terminal for low fan speed or terminal Gh for high fan speed.  
Only one can be selected.  
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Table 2: Terminals for six wires 2 heat/1 cool system  
(RAK148P1 only)  
Note: Connect G terminal of thermostat to Zoneline Gl  
terminal for low fan speed or terminal Gh for high fan speed.  
Only one can be selected.  
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Configuration mode.  
The configuration mode is used to set the RAK148P1 and RAK164P1  
to match your heating/cooling system. These thermostats function  
with up to 2-stage heat pump systems (RAK148P1 only).  
To configure the RAK148P1 and RAK164P1, perform the  
following steps:  
Note: Operation being set will blink in the display.  
1. Slide the Function switch to the OFF position.  
2. Simultaneously hold the  
for 6 seconds while the thermostat is in OFF mode.  
3. Press the or button to change settings within  
each screen.  
and  
buttons in  
4. Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.  
Note: The Mode button will return you to the previous screen.  
5. To exit configuration mode, slide the Function switch to Heat  
or Cool.  
Configuration Mode Settings  
The setup screens for Configuration Mode are as follows:  
1. Temperature Scale (F or C)—  
Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius.  
Press the  
to select.  
or  
button  
Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.  
2. Temperature Differential—  
Stage 1—(1–9°F) (1–5°C)—  
(Factory Setting is 2°F/1°C for  
Each Stage)—Set the number of  
degrees between your “setpoint” temperature and your  
“turn on” temperature for first stage.  
Press the  
or  
button to set differential value.  
Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.  
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3. Temperature Differential—Stage  
2—(RAK148P1 only) (1–9°F)  
(1–5°C)—Set the number of  
degrees between when stage 1  
turns on and stage 2 turns on.  
Press the  
or  
button to set differential value.  
Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.  
4. Minimum Cool Setpoint (60, 64,  
66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76°F) (15, 17, 19,  
20, 21, 22, 23, 24°C)  
Adjust to control the minimum Cool set temperature allowed.  
Press the  
or  
button to select.  
Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.  
5. Maximum Heat Setpoint (65, 70,  
72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 85°F) (18, 21, 22,  
23, 24, 26, 27, 29°C)  
Adjust to control the maximum Heat set temperature allowed.  
Press the  
or  
button to select.  
Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.  
6. Room temperature offset (+9°F  
to –9°F) (+5°C to –5°C)  
Adjust to calibrate displayed room  
temperature to match actual room temperature.  
Press the  
or  
button to select.  
Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.  
Move the Function switch to Heat or Cool position to lock  
the settings into memory.  
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Operation.  
The RAK148P1 and RAK164P1 thermostats have buttons that  
are used to:  
• Adjust the setpoints of the thermostat  
• Set the modes  
• Program the schedule  
Setting the Room Temperature (Setpoint Temperature)  
1. With the Function switch at Cool or Heat, the current  
temperature setpoint displays.  
2. Press the  
or  
button until the desired temperature  
setpoint displays.  
3. The new temperature setpoint is automatically saved  
in memory.  
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Starting the thermostat.  
CAUTION!  
Do not use air conditioning when  
the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. This can damage  
your air conditioning system and cause personal injuries.  
1. Move the Fan Auto/On  
switch to the Auto position.  
AM  
OFF  
On position runs indoor  
fan continuously.  
2. Move the Function switch  
Time  
to Cool or Heat, depending  
Room Temperature  
on the season.  
OFF Indicator  
Testing the thermostat.  
Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly tested.  
CAUTION!  
Do not use air conditioning when  
the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. This can damage  
your air conditioning system and cause personal injuries.  
Note: Before testing the thermostat, move the Fan Auto/On switch  
to the Auto position.  
Cool Test  
1. Slide Function switch to Cool  
position. Cool mode screen is  
displayed.  
COOL  
AM  
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5  
degrees below room temperature.  
3. Air conditioning should come on within a few seconds.  
4. Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees above the room  
temperature and the A/C should turn off. Note: There is a 3  
minute time delay and a 3 minute minimum run time for the  
compressor when it turns on/off. (On some models, the fan  
may also have a 3 minute minimum run time/off time delay.)  
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Testing the thermostat.  
Heat Test  
1. Slide Function switch to Heat  
position. Heat mode screen is  
displayed.  
AM  
HEAT  
2. Adjust set temperature so it is  
5 degrees above room temperature.  
3. Heat should come on within a few seconds.  
4. Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees below the room  
temperature and the heat should turn off. Note: There is a 3  
minute time delay and a 3 minute minimum run time for the  
compressor when it turns on/off. (On some models, the fan  
may also have a 3 minute minimum run time/off time delay).  
Note: “Quick Heat Recovery” is activated each time the thermostat  
is switched from Off or Cool modes to Heat mode. Electric heaters  
are energized until the thermostat set point is reached. Heat pump  
operation will resume at next call for heat (heat pump only).  
Fan Test  
1. Slide Fan Auto/On switch to On position.  
2. Indoor fan turns on.  
3. Slide Fan Auto/On switch to Auto position.  
4. Indoor fan turns off.  
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Operating functions.  
Off  
• In this mode, the thermostat will  
not turn on the heating or cooling  
devices (manual fan can operate).  
AM  
Off is also used to access Setup  
and Program modes.  
Cool  
• In this mode, the thermostat controls the cooling system.  
• Press the Mode button to enter and exit the Program Cool  
mode.  
• In Program Cool mode (PROG displays), the thermostat will  
follow the program schedule that is stored in memory.  
Heat  
• In this mode, the thermostat controls the heating system.  
• Press the Mode button to enter/exit the Program Heat mode.  
• In Program Heat mode (PROG displays), the thermostat will  
follow the program schedule that is stored in memory.  
Hold  
• When in Programmable Cool or Programmable Heat, you  
can lock in the present settings indefinitely by pressing the  
Hold button once (PROG flashes). Press Hold button again to  
leave Hold mode (PROG solid). For a temporary Hold period,  
raise or lower set temperature to desired set temperature.  
The thermostat will automatically return to programmed  
set temperature after 2 hours.  
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Setting the time and day of the week.  
The time and day of the week must be set for your program  
schedule to operate correctly.  
1. Slide the Function switch to the  
Off position.  
PM  
OFF  
2. Press the Hold button  
in for 6 seconds.  
PM  
3. Press the  
or  
button to  
adjust the time in hours. Press  
the Hold button once. Now press  
the  
or  
button to adjust  
the time in minutes.  
4. Press the Hold button while  
the time is displayed. The display  
shows the day currently set on  
the thermostat (01 = Monday,  
02 = Tuesday, etc.).  
TODAY  
5. Press the  
or  
button to set the current day of the  
week. Note: Sliding the Function switch to Cool or Heat  
positions will lock the values into memory. You may also  
press the Hold button to enter your programming schedule.  
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Programming.  
Program Overview  
The programmable thermostat has four periods (MORN, DAY,  
EVE, NITE) that are customizable for each day of the week.  
Each period will have a set time, heat temperature and cool  
temperature. The thermostat monitors the day and time, while  
maintaining the specific conditions that you have chosen for  
each period in your program.  
Note: Operation being set will blink in the display.  
1. Place the Function switch in the  
DAY  
PROG  
Off position.  
2. Press the Hold button in  
for 6 seconds.  
3. Press the Hold button 3 times.  
DAY (01–07) and PROG is displayed.  
4. Press the  
or  
button to change the day you want  
to program (01 = Monday, 02 = Tuesday, etc.).  
5. Press the Hold button to advance to the next parameter.  
Note: You can always press the Mode button to return to the  
previous parameter.  
• Period is displayed (MORN, DAY,  
EVE, NITE).  
DAY  
PROG  
6. Press the  
or  
button to  
MORN  
change period of day. The display  
should blink the period of the day.  
7. Press the Hold button to advance to the next parameter.  
• Set time is displayed.  
DAY  
PROG  
AM  
8. Press the  
or  
button to  
adjust hours. Press the Hold  
MORN  
button once, and then press the  
or  
buttons to adjust minutes.  
9. Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen  
parameter. Note: Transitions required after 11:59 PM must  
be programmed in the next day’s MORN period.  
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Programming.  
• Heat temperature is displayed  
(60°F to 85°F)  
DAY  
AM  
PROG  
HEAT  
10.Press the  
or  
button to  
MORN  
adjust heat set temperature.  
11.Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.  
• Cool temperature is displayed  
(60°F to 85°F)  
COOL  
DAY  
PROG  
AM  
12.Press the  
or  
button to  
MORN  
adjust cool set temperature.  
13.Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.  
Repeat steps 1–13 to program each day of the week individually  
or follow the instructions below to program every day the same  
as Monday. When programming is complete, slide the Function  
switch to Heat or Cool to exit Programming Mode.  
Repeat Programming  
Once the entire Monday (Day 01) schedule is set, the following  
procedure can be used to copy the Monday schedule for every  
day of the week.  
After the complete Monday schedule is set (see Programming,  
above), you will be at the “Day” screen:  
1. Press the  
button once. Day  
01 screen displays.  
DAY  
PROG  
2. Press the  
button and hold for  
2 seconds. The days of the week  
stop flashing, locking the settings into memory. Once the  
schedule is locked in, you can go through each day and  
make any required changes. This feature speeds up the  
programming of the standard weekday/weekend schedule.  
3. Slide the Function switch to Heat or Cool to exit  
Programming Mode.  
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Factory preprogramming.  
The programmable thermostat comes preprogrammed with the  
following schedule:  
MONDAY MORN 6:00 AM DAY 8:00 AM EVE 6:00 PM NITE 10:00 PM  
thru  
HEAT 70°F HEAT 62°F HEAT 70°F HEAT  
62°F  
82°F  
SUNDAY COOL 78°F COOL 85°F COOL 78°F COOL  
Use the following personal program schedule to record  
your settings:  
MONDAY MORN  
DAY  
HEAT  
COOL  
EVE  
HEAT  
COOL  
NITE  
HEAT  
COOL  
01  
HEAT  
COOL  
TUESDAY MORN  
DAY  
HEAT  
COOL  
EVE  
HEAT  
COOL  
NITE  
HEAT  
COOL  
02  
HEAT  
COOL  
WEDNESDAY MORN  
DAY  
HEAT  
COOL  
EVE  
HEAT  
COOL  
NITE  
HEAT  
COOL  
03  
HEAT  
COOL  
THURSDAY MORN  
DAY  
HEAT  
COOL  
EVE  
HEAT  
COOL  
NITE  
HEAT  
COOL  
04  
HEAT  
COOL  
FRIDAY MORN  
DAY  
HEAT  
COOL  
EVE  
HEAT  
COOL  
NITE  
HEAT  
COOL  
05  
HEAT  
COOL  
SATURDAY MORN  
DAY  
HEAT  
COOL  
EVE  
HEAT  
COOL  
NITE  
HEAT  
COOL  
06  
HEAT  
COOL  
SUNDAY MORN  
DAY  
HEAT  
COOL  
EVE  
HEAT  
COOL  
NITE  
HEAT  
COOL  
07  
HEAT  
COOL  
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Low battery indicator.  
The programmable thermostats with battery backup have  
a low battery warning screen. Please note that the low battery  
warning will not display while in a programming mode or  
settings menu. The following are the only locations where  
the low battery warning may occur.  
Low battery warning, Off mode  
The thermostat will display a low  
battery indication. The display will  
OFF  
toggle between the normal display  
and the low battery indication.  
Low battery warning, Cool mode  
The thermostat will display a low  
battery indication. The display will  
toggle between the normal Cool  
mode display or program Cool mode  
display and the low battery indication.  
COOL  
PROG  
(Program Cool Mode Low  
Battery Indication Shown)  
Low battery warning, Heat mode  
The thermostat will display a low  
battery indication. The display will  
toggle between the normal Heat  
mode display or program Heat mode  
PROG  
HEAT  
display and the low battery indication. (Program Heat Mode Low  
Battery Indication Shown)  
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Combination failure (power failure & low battery).  
The programmable thermostats with battery backup also  
will indicate a combination failure; that is, both a low battery  
condition as well as a power failure condition. After the power  
is restored, the following may be indicated:  
Combination failure, Off mode  
The thermostat will display a low  
battery indication, as well as a power  
OFF  
failure indication (“12:00”). The display  
will toggle between the low battery  
screen and the “12:00” screen.  
PM  
OFF  
Combination failure, Cool mode  
The thermostat will display a low  
battery indication, as well as a power  
failure indication (“12:00”). The display  
will toggle between the low battery  
screen and the “12:00” screen  
COOL  
COOL  
(Non-Program Cool Mode Shown).  
PM  
Combination failure, Heat mode  
The thermostat will display a low  
battery indication, as well as a power  
failure indication (“12:00”). The display  
will toggle between the low battery  
screen and the “12:00” screen  
HEAT  
HEAT  
(Non-Program Heat Mode Shown).  
PM  
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Troubleshooting tips.  
Problem  
Solution  
No display  
Check for 24 VAC at thermostat; display  
is blank when 24 VAC is not present.  
System fan does not  
come on properly  
Verify that wiring is correct.  
All thermostat buttons  
are inoperative  
Verify that 24 VAC is present; unit  
locks out when 24 VAC is not present.  
Thermostat turns on and  
off too frequently  
Adjust temperature differential (see  
Setting a New Temperature Differential).  
Program schedule activates Check time (AM/PM) set on  
at the wrong time  
thermostat (see Programming).  
Thermostat does not  
follow program  
Verify that it is in Program mode; PROG  
displays solid; check time (AM/PM);  
check if in Hold mode (PROG flashing).  
“PROG” flashes  
(in Hold mode)  
Press Hold button to remove from  
Hold mode.  
Fan runs continuously  
Check Fan Auto/On switch. If set to  
ON position, fan will run continuously.  
Room temperature is  
not correct  
Verify that wall hole is plugged  
with putty or insulation.  
Compressor doesn’t run  
or turn off immediately  
when changing function  
or setting  
There is a 3 minute time delay and a  
3 minute minimum run time for the  
compressor when it turns on/off.  
Fan doesn’t run or turn off  
This is normal. On some models, the  
immediately when changing fan may have a 3 minute minimum  
function or setting  
run time/off time delay.  
“LO bat” displays on screen  
Replace batteries with 2 fresh “AA”  
alkaline batteries.  
Display reads “12:00 PM”  
Problem not listed above  
Set clock/time.  
Press the Reset button once. Reset  
button function: time, day and mode  
changed to last saved settings (saved  
after power loss or when exiting  
program setup; configuration and  
program settings are unchanged).  
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Notes.  
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Notes.  
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Notes.  
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Thermostat Warranty.  
Staple your receipt here.  
Proof of the original purchase date is  
needed to validate the warranty.  
For The Period Of:  
GE Will Replace:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Full Replacement of the thermostat which fails  
due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
What GE Will Not Cover:  
Service trips to your location.  
Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your  
installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical connections  
to the product.  
Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to  
unreasonable use, including failure to provide reasonable and necessary  
maintenance.  
In commercial locations, labor necessary to move the unit, after it has been  
initially installed, to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual  
technician; or, if the instructions included in this manual have been disregarded.  
Replacement of location fuses or the resetting of circuit breakers.  
Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage, accident,  
fire, floods or acts of God.  
Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this  
thermostat.  
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is  
product exchange as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties,  
including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular  
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for  
products purchased for use within the USA and Canada. In Alaska, the warranty  
excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your site.  
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. To know  
what your legal rights are, consult your local, state or provincial consumer affairs office  
or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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