GE 3500, 2500 User Manual

49-7415-2 JR 06-01

Air Conditioners

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2

Operating Instructions

Air Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Auxiliary Controls . . . . . . . . . .5–9

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Vent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Care and Cleaning

Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Base Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Room Cabinet and Case . . . . . .10

Installation Instructions

Electrical Supply . . . . . . . . .14–16

Installing the Zoneline . . . .17, 18

Optional Drain Kit . . . . . . . . . .19

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Replacing an Existing Unit? . . .13

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .20

Normal Operating Sounds . . . .21

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . .25, 26

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Heat/Cool Model 2500

Heat Pump Model 3500

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # ____________________

Serial # ____________________

Find these numbers on a label behind the room cabinet on the base pan.

Zoneline

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

■ This Zoneline must be properly

installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See the Installation Instructions in the back of this manual.

■ Immediately repair or replace all

electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

■ Unplug or disconnect the Zoneline at

the fuse box or circuit breaker before making any repairs.

NOTE:

We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

Replacing an existing unit?

For details, see the Installation Instructions in this manual.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Controls

Mode Control

HIGH COOL

and

AUTO COOL

provide

cooling with different fan speeds.

HIGH HEAT

and

AUTO HEAT

provide

heating with different fan speeds.

LOW FAN

HIGH FAN

provides air circulation and filtering without cooling or heating.

NOTE: If you move the switch from a cool or heat setting to STOP or to a fan setting, the unit has an automatic 3-minute delay before allowing the compressor to restart in the cool or heat mode.

Temp Control

The temp control is used to maintain the room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the same comfort level. When you turn the knob to

COOLER

(blue) the indoor air

will become cooler. Turn the knob to

WARMER

(red) and the indoor air will

become warmer.

3500 Series only

When the outdoor temperature is lower than 25°F, heat is provided by the electric heater in the air conditioner instead of by the heat pump.

MODE CONTROL TEMP CONTROL

STOP

LOW

FAN

HIGH

FAN

HIGH HEAT

HIGH COOL

AUTO

COOL

AUTO HEAT

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About Your Heat Pump (3500 Series only)

Heat pumps can save money by removing heat from the outside air—even when the outside temperature is below freezing— and releasing that heat indoors.

To get the best performance from your heat pump, don’t change the room thermostat very often. Raising the heat setting 2–3 degrees will cause the Zoneline to use its electric heating elements in order to reach the new temperature setting quickly.

There is a three minute minimum compressor run time at any setting to prevent short cycling.

The indoor fan motor starts before the compressor and stops after the compressor cycles off.

The electric heating elements use much more electricity than heat pumps and cost more to operate.

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Ventilation Control

The ventilation control lever is located at the upper left side of the Zoneline unit, behind the room cabinet.

NOTE: The vent door shipping hardware must be removed before using the vent control lever. See the Installation Instructions in this manual.

When set at

CLOSE,

only the air inside the

room is circulated and filtered.

When set at

OPEN,

some outdoor air will be drawn into the room. This will reduce the heating or cooling efficiency.

Energy Tip:

Keep the vent control at

CLOSE.

The room air will be filtered and circulated.

Air Direction

To adjust the air direction, remove the room cabinet. Remove the 7 louver screws that hold the louver insert in place. Flip the louver insert 180°, replace the screws and the room cabinet.

Remove the room cabinet and flip the louver

insert to change the air direction.

Other features your Zoneline may have.

To Remove the Room Cabinet

Additional controls are located behind the room cabinet.

To remove:

Pull out at the bottom to release it

from the tabs (1). Then lift up (2).

To replace:

Place the tabs over the top rail (1). Push inward at the bottom until it snaps into place (2).

Vent

control

(Pull lever

through label to

operate)

Open

Louver screws

Auxiliary Controls on your Zoneline.

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Auxiliary Controls – Dip Switches

The auxiliary dip switch controls are located behind the room cabinet, through an opening in the control panel.

Remove the room cabinet. See the

To Remove the

Room Cabinet

section.

The factory settings will be in the

DOWN

position.

The owner is responsible for checking switches and ensuring they are in the desired position.

HIGH COOL

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 67 8

DOWN

ALLI2R (All Electric Heat)

(3500 Series models only)

C: FAN CN (Cooling–Smart Fan)

H: FAN CY (Heating–Smart Fan)

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)

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All Electric Heat

This electric heat option functions only on the 3500 Series models. When this switch is enabled

(UP)

, heat pump operation is locked out, causing

the unit to provide only electric resistance heat.

Cooling–Smart Fan

When this switch is enabled

(UP)

, it allows the indoor fan to cycle on/off with the compressor. When this switch is disabled

(DOWN)

, it allows

the indoor fan to run continuously.

Heating–Smart Fan

When this switch is enabled

(UP)

, it allows the indoor fan to run continuously. When this switch is disabled

(DOWN)

, it allows the indoor fan to cycle on/off with the heat pump or heater operation.

ALLI2R (All Electric Heat)

C: FAN CN (Cooling–Smart Fan)

H: FAN CY (Heating–Smart Fan)

Dip Switches

Auxiliary controls on your Zoneline.

Remote Thermostat–Class 2

When this switch is enabled

(UP)

, it allows the unit to operate off of a Class 2 Remote Control Wall Thermostat. The unit controls are disabled.

Load Shedding (CDC)

This feature is active only if the unit is in CDC mode. When this switch is enabled

(UP)

, the indoor fan can be turned ON or OFF with the unit controls.

Freeze Sentinel

When this switch is enabled

(UP)

, it turns OFF the freeze sentinel protection feature. With the switch disabled

(DOWN)

, the freeze sentinel is activated which automatically provides heat without user interface. This helps to prevent plumbing damage by turning the heater and indoor fan ON at 41° F and OFF at 46°F.

Constant ON Fan

When this switch is enabled

(UP)

, it allows the indoor fan to run continuously, at high speed, even if the unit is in the STOP position.

Occupancy Sensor

When this switch is enabled

(UP)

, it allows the unit to utilize an infrared motion sensor and a door switch for occupancy detection. This feature allows an energy management system to be installed and operated in conjunction with the unit.

HIGH COOL

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 67 8

DOWN

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CLASS 2 (Remote Thermostat)

LOAD SHEDDING (CDC)

FREEZE Sen (Freeze Sentinel)

CONST FAN (Constant ON Fan)

OCCUPIED (Occupancy Sensor)

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Temperature Limiting

Temperature limiting can reduce energy costs by limiting the lowest temperature that can be set for cooling and the highest temperature that can be set for heating. Temperature limiting is controlled by the second six auxiliary switches.

The first three switches are used to select the cooling limits and the remaining three switches are used to control the heating limits. This feature is not available with the Remote Thermostat–Class 2.

HIGH COOL

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 67 8

DOWN

TL1 (C) (Temp. Limit 1–Cool) TL2 (C) (Temp. Limit 2–Cool) TL3 (C) (Temp. Limit 3–Cool)

HIGH

COOL

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 67 8

DOWN

TL1 (H) (Temp. Limit 1–Heat) TL2 (H) (Temp. Limit 2–Heat) TL3 (H) (Temp. Limit 3–Heat)

Temperature limiting during COOL mode

(all temperatures shown in °F)

UP DOWN Minimum Maximum

NONE 1, 2, 3 60° 85°

1 2, 3 64° 85°

1, 2 3 66° 85°

2 1, 3 68° 85°

2,3 1 70° 85°

1, 2, 3 NONE 72° 85°

1, 3 2 74° 85°

3 1, 2 76° 85°

Temperature limiting during HEAT mode

(all temperatures shown in °F)

UP DOWN Minimum Maximum

NONE 4, 5, 6 60° 85°

4 5, 6 60° 80°

4, 5 6 60° 78°

5 4, 6 60° 76°

5,6 4 60° 74°

4, 5, 6 NONE 60° 72°

4, 6 5 60° 70°

6 4, 5 60° 65°

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Auxiliary controls on your Zoneline.

Auxiliary Controls–Terminal Connections

The auxiliary controls are located behind the room cabinet beneath the control panel.

Remove the room cabinet. See the

To Remove the Room Cabinet

section.

Remove the screw from the control panel corner.

Remove the control panel and knobs by grasping the control panel on both sides and pulling forward. The knobs will pull off with the control panel.

After all desired settings have been made, replace the control panel, knobs and room cabinet by reversing steps 1–3.

NOTE:

The

knob stem is D shaped. Install the flat of the shaft to the flat of the knob.

The owner is responsible for making all connections and setting the appropriate dip switches.

Insert the building hook-up wires into the bottom of the terminal and tighten screw securely to make the desired connections.

CAUTION:

Improper wiring may damage the Zoneline electronics. No common busing is permitted. Damage or erratic operation may result. A separate wire pair must be run from each separate controlling switch to each individual Zoneline.

Motion Sensor (Obtained locally)

When connected, the wall mounted motion sensor will detect motion in the room and automatically turn the unit ON or OFF.

The door and motion sensors work together to automatically turn the unit ON or OFF.

Motion Sensor

Door Sensor External Fan

Central Desk Control

Common - Ground White - Heater Yellow - Compressor Black - Solenoid Green - High Speed Fan

Green - Low Speed Fan Red - 24 V AC only

Motion Sensor

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Door Sensor (Obtained locally)

When connected, the door sensor will detect when the door in the room was opened or closed. This feature must be used in conjunction with the motion sensor.

The door and motion sensors work together to automatically turn the unit ON or OFF.

External Fan (Obtained locally)

When connected, an auxiliary or external fan can be controlled with the indoor fan motor on the Zoneline. Connections provide 24 V AC to energize a remote relay, turning on the external fan.

Central Desk Control

When connected, the unit can be turned ON or OFF with a switch located at the Central Control Panel. A separate wire pair must be run from each separate controlling switch to each individual Zoneline.

Remote Thermostat

When connected, the unit will be controlled by a remote thermostat.

NOTE:

The number 4 dip switch must be in the

enabled

(UP)

position to activate the remote thermostat. (See the installation instructions supplied with the remote thermostat).

IMPORTANT:

The Zoneline thermostat connections provide 24 V AC only.

If using a digital/electronic wall thermostat, you must set it to the 24 V AC setting. See the Installation Instructions for the wall thermostat.

CAUTION:

Damage to a wall thermostat or to the Zoneline electronics can result from improper connections. Special care must be used in connecting blue and black wires. No line voltage connections should be made to any circuit. Isolate all wires in building from line voltage.

Common - Ground

White - Heater

Yellow - Compressor

Black - Solenoid

Green - High Speed Fan

Green - Low Speed Fan

Red - 24 V AC only

Door Sensor

External Fan

Central Desk Control

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