GE 5500 User Manual

49-7416-1 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

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

Replacing an Existing Unit? . . .13

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .19

Normal Operating Sounds . . . .20

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . .21, 22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Heat Pump Model 5500

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

About Your Heat Pump

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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About the controls on your Zoneline.

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Controls

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 level of comfort.

Press the + pad to raise the temperature.

Press the – pad to lower the temperature.

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.

Fan, Mode & Operation Control

FAN—

sets the fan operation for

HIGH, LOW

AUTO

speed. When set at

AUTO,

automatically switches between

LOW

and

HIGH

as room temperature changes.

MODE—COOL—

For cooling

FAN—

For fan-only operation

HEAT—

For heating

OPERATION—ON/STOP—

Turns the unit on or off. Power remains connected to the Zoneline. The Freeze Sentinel feature still functions if switch 6 is enabled (UP). See the

Freeze Sentinel

section.

NOTE: The temperature display will flash to indicate a possible unit malfunction. See the

Before you call for service section.

TEMP CONTROL FAN, MODE & OPERATION

MODETEMP FAN OPERATION

HIGH

LOW

AUTO

COOL

FAN

HEAT

STOP

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Ventilation Control

The ventilation control lever is located at the lower 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

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

Auxiliary Controls on your Zoneline.

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Auxiliary Controls – Dip Switches

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All Electric Heat

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)

ALLI2R (All Electric Heat)

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)

DIAGNOS (Diagnostic Check) BOOST (Heat Boost Operation)

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)

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.

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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 switches 1–6 on the second block

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

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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Heat Boost

When this switch is enabled

(UP)

and outdoor temperatures are between 25° F and 46° F, heat pump only operation is locked out. This setting is used to provide supplementary heat to the heat pump operation in conditions where the heat pump only operation is not sufficient to maintain a consistent, comfortable room temperature to the consumer.

Diagnostics Check–For Technician’s Use Only

When this switch is enabled

(UP)

, the unit will go through an operations check of all components, which takes about 3 minutes (176 seconds). This diagnostic tool is intended for use by a qualified technician.

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

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

BOOST (Heat Boost Operation)

DIAGNOS (Diagnostic Check)

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Auxiliary controls on your Zoneline.

Auxiliary Controls–Terminal Connections

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

Remove the room cabinet. See the

To Remove the Room Cabinet

section.

Remove the screws from the lower panel front cover and lift the panel off.

After all desired settings have been made, replace the panel and room cabinet by reversing the above steps.

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.

Remove screws and panel to access terminal connections

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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