GE RAK147P1. RAL163P1 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Auto Changeover . . . . . . . . . .10
Day/Time Setting Mode . . . . .6
Default Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Fan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hold and Temporary
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Initial Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
LCD Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Programming Mode . . . . . . .7–9
Reviewing and Changing
Setpoint Temperature . . . . . . .5
Selecting Temperature Scale . .4
Thermostat Overview . . . . . .2–3
Time Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installation Instructions

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . 15

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label on the thermostat.
RAK147P1 RAK163P1
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Thermostats
Digital Programmable
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Using your thermostat.
The digital programmable series of thermostats offers an economical remote control solution for single-stage heat/cool and multi-stage heat pump applications. System selections include heat, cool, off or auto mode, as well as fan on or fan auto selections.
Thermostats are available in the following selections: RAK163P1 (1 heat/1 cool) and RAK147P1 (2 heat/1 cool heat pump)
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
No batteries required for general Saves programmed setpoints in the operation. event of a power loss.
24V AC/DC Compatible Switch selection for either 24 VAC or
24 VDC operation.
Temperature Safety Circuit Auto cut-off in heat mode if room
temperature > 90°F and auto cut-off in cool mode if room temperature < 60°F.
°F or °C compatible Switch selection for either Fahrenheit
or Celsius degrees.
Backlit display Display is backlit whenever a button
is pressed.
Programming Modes 5+2- and 7-day programming
flexibility.
Auto changeover from Heat to Cool Automatically changes from heating
to cooling.

Thermostat Overview

Figure 1: RAK163P1 and RAK147P1 Display
LCD SEGMENT DESCRIPTION
Day indicator Indicates the day of week.
AM/PM indicator Indicates AM or PM.
Time display Displays time, program time or set temperature.
Program indicator Indicates the operating or editing program
(Morning, Day, Evening and Night), flashes when temporary hold.
Hold indicator Indicates that the thermostat is in hold mode.
System mode indicator Shows whether heat, cool, auto or off system is
selected and operating.
Fan mode indicator Indicates that the fan is in ON or Auto mode.
Temperature display Displays room temperature, program
temperature or span.
Set temp indicator Indicates that the set temperature is shown.
Celsius mode indicator Indicates that the temperature displayed is in
Celsius scale. Default is Fahrenheit.
Set temp indicator
Fan mode indicator
Celsius mode indicator
Temperature display
System mode indicator
Display Description
General Features
Time display
Program indicator
Hold indicator
AM/PM indicator
Day indicator
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KEY FUNCTION
• Increases data (time, temperature, etc.).
• Press with to enter span setting mode.
• Decreases data (time, temperature, etc.).
• Press with to enter span setting mode.
HOLD/RETURN • Enters hold.
• Terminates hold or temporary override.
• Returns from Day/Time or Program setting modes to Normal mode.
DAY/TIME • Enters day and time setting mode.
• Advances through setting of day of week, hour and minutes.
PROGRAM • Enters program setting mode.
• Advances through setting of program day, time and temperature.
• Changes time display format when in day and time setting mode.
SYSTEM MODE Selects the system mode of the thermostat from AUTO,
HEAT, OFF and COOL.
FAN MODE Selects the operation mode of the FAN between
AUTO & ON.
RESET Hardware resets signal to reset the thermostat.
Keyboard Functions

Initial Power Up

The thermostat will reset after power up or if the
reset button is pressed.
During reset, all LCD segments and the LCD
backlight will be turned on. After one second and when all keys are released, the thermostat will start. At the same time, the memory and I/O
ports of the MCU will be set to their default values.
After initial power up or reset, both the weekday
and weekend programs are initialized as shown in the following table.
Program MORN DAY EVE NITE
Program
HEAT COOL HEAT COOL HEAT COOL HEAT COOL
Setpoint
68°F 78°F 65°F 80°F 68°F 78°F 66°F 78°F
(TIME) (TIME) (TIME) (TIME)
Monday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Tuesday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Wednesday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Thursday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Friday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Saturday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Sunday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Default Program
Figure 2: Display and Keyboard
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Temperature Scale Selection
The temperature scale can be selected by the C/F dip switch
inside the unit. Please refer to Figure 3 in the
Installation
Instructions
for identification of the correct switch.
If C/F switch is set at “F,” the temperature scale after reset is
Fahrenheit. If C/F switch is set at “C,” the temperature scale after reset is Celsius.
Figure 3 shows the LCD right after reset. Fahrenheit scale is the
default.
Figure 3: Default Display after Reset and Initial Power-Up
Using your thermostat.

Default Mode

The LCD shows the time, day of week, room temperature,
operating program number or hold status, and the system and fan status.
For the example at left:
The time is 2:05 PM Wednesday.
The room temperature is 73°F. If the Celsius scale is selected,
the Cindicator will be displayed.
The current operating program is
DAY
. If the indicator is
flashing, temporary hold is active.
Icon explanation:
If heating is selected:
FLAME
icon will be displayed.
If a call for heating is made:
FLAME
icon will be flashing.
If cooling is selected:
SNOWFLAKE
icon will be displayed.
If a call for cooling is made:
SNOWFLAKE
icon will be
flashing.
If Auto-changeover is selected and system is in heating
mode:
AUTO
and
FLAME
icons will be displayed.
If heating is called while in
AUTO
mode:
FLAME
icon will
flash.
If Auto-changeover is selected and system is in cooling
mode:
AUTO
and
SNOWFLAKE
icons will be displayed.
If cooling is called while in
AUTO
mode:
SNOWFLAKE
icon
will flash.
All icons will be off if
OFF
is selected.
Fan is in
ON
mode.
Figure 4: Example Display
Figure 5: Example of Celsius Mode and Cooling System
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Time Format

Time is displayed in AM/PM format.
AM/PM format is <AM|PM>hh:mm where the leading zero
of the hour will be suppressed. Time displayed will be in the range of 12:00 AM to 11:59 AM and 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM.
Figure 6: Time Display Format
Review and Change the Setpoint Temperature
In
NORMAL
mode, press or . The clock and the day of the
week indicator will be cleared. The setpoint temperature and
SET TEMP
indicator will be displayed. The
HEAT, COOL
or
AUTO
indicator will turn on indicating the current operating system.
Figure 7: Temperature Setpoint Example
To change the setpoint temperature, press and hold either
or for more than 1 second. The entire display will flash once and the setpoint temperature can be changed. Continue to hold the key or release and press again to adjust the setpoint temperature.
Press and hold the key for 2 seconds for fast advance.
Press the
HOLD/RETURN
button to return to
NORMAL
mode
immediately or wait 5 seconds to return to
NORMAL
mode
automatically.
Figure 8: Display will Flash Once
Figure 9: Display with New Setpoint Temperature
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Using your thermostat.

Hold and Temporary Override

Hold is the permanent bypass of program temperature
setpoints. Manual release is required to return to active program mode.
Press
HOLD/RETURN
in
NORMAL
mode for hold. The current
setpoint temperature will be used. The
HOLD
icon will be
displayed and the program numbers will be cleared.
The
HOLD
temperature setpoint can be changed by following
the directions for changing the normal temperature in the previous section.
To release the hold, press
HOLD/RETURN
again in
NORMAL
mode to return to programmed operation. The
HOLD
icon
will disappear.
Temporary override is the temporary change of the setpoint
temperature until the next program time. Refer to the previous section on changing temperature setpoints for information on adjusting the temperature.
To release temporary override before the next setpoint comes,
press
HOLD/RETURN
twice in
NORMAL
mode (the first press will change to hold and the second press will release the hold and temporary override).
Figure 10: ‘HOLD’ Display

Day/Time Setting Mode

In
NORMAL
mode, press
DAY/TIME
to enter the
DAY/TIME
SETTING
mode. The LCD will be cleared except for the time and
day of week indicator.
When the hour is flashing, press ▲ (increase setting) or ▼
(decrease setting) to adjust hour.
Press
DAY/TIME
again. Minutes will be flashing. Press or to
adjust minutes.
Press
DAY/TIME
again. The day will be flashing. Press or to
adjust day.
Press
DAY/TIME
again. The thermostat will return to
NORMAL
mode.
When adjusting the day or time, press and hold ▲ or ▼ for
2 seconds for fast advance. During fast advance, the data will stop flashing.
At any time you may press the
HOLD/RETURN
button or wait 5
seconds to return to
NORMAL
mode.
The clock seconds will be reset to zero whenever time is
changed. The clock seconds will not be affected if only the day is changed.
The time display will be frozen in
DAY/TIME
setting mode. However, the internal clock is still running. If nothing is changed, then the frozen time will be replaced by the internal clock when you return back to the
NORMAL
mode.
Figure 11: Changing Time and Date Display
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Programming Mode

The RAK163P1 and RAK147P1 are capable of programming in either 5+2 or 7 day formats. The table below is the default program for both the
heating and cooling programs. If nothing is changed, these will be the times and temperatures that are active.
Program MORN DAY EVE NITE
Program
HEAT COOL HEAT COOL HEAT COOL HEAT COOL
Setpoint
68°F 78°F 65°F 80°F 68°F 78°F 66°F 78°F
(TIME) (TIME) (TIME) (TIME)
Monday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Tuesday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Wednesday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Thursday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Friday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Saturday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Sunday
6 a.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 p.m.
Default Program
To review or change the program, press
PROGRAM
in
NORMAL
mode. The time period
MORNING
of the Weekday Program will be displayed first. The system icon in Figure 12 indicates it is in the heating program. If the cooling program is needed, press the
MODE
button as shown in Figure 10 to change to the
SNOWFLAKE
icon and the cooling program. All other segments are cleared.
Figure 12: Program Setting Display
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Using your thermostat.
Press
PROGRAM
from the
NORMAL
mode. The program time-
hour will be flashing and the
MORNING
time period will be
active. Press or to adjust time. To change programming
days press
DAY/TIME
button. The order of the day
programming is:
Weekday Program (i.e. Monday through Friday)
Weekend Program (i.e. Saturday and Sunday)
7 Day Program (i.e. Monday through Sunday on individual
days)
Programming Steps
Figure 13: Program Time-Hour Flashing
Press
PROGRAM
again. The program time-minute will be
flashing. Press or to adjust. Program time-minute
advances 10 minutes per step.
Figure 14: Program Time-Minute Flashing
Press
PROGRAM
again. The program temperature will be
flashing. Press or to adjust.
Figure 15: Program Temperature Flashing
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Press
PROGRAM
again. The next program time period will be
displayed. The order of the time periods within one day are:
1. Morning
2. Day
3. Evening
4. Night (Nite)
Figure 16: Next Program Time Period Displayed
Additional Instructions
After programming all four time periods for the weekday
program, the weekend program will be displayed. Repeat steps 1–5 for the weekend program.
After programming all four time periods for the weekend
program, the individual day program will be displayed. If the programming is complete, press the
HOLD/RETURN
button to return to the
NORMAL
display and to activate the program. If any changes or additional programming are required, follow steps 1–5 for the individual 7-day programming.
When adjusting the program time or temperature, press
and hold ▲ or ▼for 2 seconds for fast advance. During fast
advance, the data will stop flashing.
To return to
NORMAL
mode at any time, press the
HOLD/RETURN
button or wait 5 seconds with no action and
the display will return to
NORMAL
mode.
The setpoint temperature cannot be set beyond the
thermostat’s control range of 60°F to 90°F (15°C to 32°C).
Switching between the heating and cooling programs is
done by pressing the
MODE
button. The
FLAME
icon will
be displayed when heating is selected, and the
SNOWFLAKE
icon will be displayed when cooling is selected. When
AUTO
is selected and the
AUTO
icon is displayed, the unit will use both of the heating and cooling programs in the auto-changeover mode of operation.
There is no ‘OFF Program’ that can be selected. The
program will always be active unless the thermostat is turned off.
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Fan Control

If
FAN AUTO
is selected, the fan will cycle On/Off with the system. If
FAN ON
is selected, the Fan will be
on all the time.
Using your thermostat.

LCD Backlight

LCD backlight is activated when any key is pressed. Any
subsequent key press or switch change will extend the period. When there is no key pressed for five seconds, the backlight will automatically turn off.
The LCD backlight will not operate when there is no external
24 VAC or 24 VDC power supplied.
Figure 18: Blank Display

Verification

To verify that the thermostat is operating correctly:
Press the
MODE
button to select the heat or cool system.
Press the or to adjust the setpoint temperature above or below the current ambient temperature. The thermostat should call for either heating or cooling and the fan should turn on.
Press the
FAN
button to change from
FAN AUTO
to
FAN ON
.
The fan should come on automatically.
If the thermostat does not operate correctly, proceed to the
Troubleshooting
section.

Auto Changeover

The auto changeover feature is a special operation of the thermostat that does not require the user to change the system mode from heating to cooling. Once the programs are set and the thermostat is put in the
AUTO
mode, the switching from heating to cooling is accomplished completely by the thermostat.
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Open the cover on the thermostat and insert a small coin or flat-bladed screwdriver in the slot on the top of the thermostat and twist 1/4 turn. Grasp the base from the side and remove from the thermostat.
REMOVE BASE FROM THERMOSTAT

MOUNTING AND WIRING

CAUTION:Disconnect the electrical power
supply before wiring connections are made to prevent damage to the thermostat.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT
Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT
Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer –Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
Note to Consumer –Keep these instructions
for future reference.
Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.
Completion time – 1 hour
Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
On an interior wall, since the temperature of an
exterior wall varies with outdoor conditions, approximately 5 ft (1.5 m) above the floor.
THERMOSTAT LOCATION
If you have questions, call 800-GECARES
or visit our Website at:
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Installation
Thermostats
Instructions
RAK147P1 RAK163P1
No less than 18 inches from the junction of an outside
wall and away from direct sunlight, radiant heat, air discharge grilles, stairwells, outside doors or behind doors.
Away from steam pipes, water pipes or warm-air stacks
in adjacent rooms.
5 ft (1.5 m)
18 in.
Pencil

TOOLS REQUIRED

Drill
Screwdriver
Anchors and screws
Hammer
Caulking material or putty
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MOUNTING AND WIRING (CONT.)
Connect the wires from the existing system to the thermostat terminals according to the wiring diagrams in Table 1 and Table 2. Push any excess wire back into the wall and seal the hole with putty or a caulking material to prevent drafts from affecting the ambient temperature of the sensor. All wiring must comply with local electrical codes and such National codes as they apply.
CONNECT WIRES
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To re-install the thermostat to the base, attach the tabs on the bottom of the thermostat front to the small slots on the base bottom and push up until they snap in place.
RE-INSTALL THERMOSTAT TO BASE
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Feed the thermostat control wires through the rectangular opening in the base and, using the base as a template, mark the location of the two vertical mounting holes.
FEED THROUGH WIRES
2
Use the supplied anchors and screws to mount the base
to the wall by drilling two 3/16(4.7 mm) holes at the
marked locations, and tap the nylon anchors flush to the wall surface.
MOUNT BASE TO WALL
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DIP SWITCH SWITCH SELECTION FUNCTION
1 ON DC Voltage: 24 VDC
OFF AC Voltage: 24 VAC
2ON °C
OFF °F
3 ON Keypad locked
OFF Keypad unlocked
4 ON Backlight Override. Backlight
does not operate if this switch is on.
OFF Backlight is operating.
Anytime a button is pressed, the backlight display will turn on.
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TERMINAL NO. TERMINAL NAME FUNCTION
1 W Heating
2 C Common
3 R 24 VAC or VDC
4 Y Cooling
5 G Fan
TABLE 1: TERMINALS FOR FIVE WIRES HEAT/COOL SYSTEM (RAK163P1 ONLY)
Figure 1: RAK163P1 5-Wire Connection
TABLE 2: TERMINALS FOR SIX WIRES 2 HEAT/1 COOL SYSTEM (RAK147P1 ONLY)
Figure 2: RAK147P1 6-Wire Connection
TERMINAL NO. TERMINAL NAME FUNCTION
1 W Auxiliary Heating
2 C Common
3 R 24 VAC or VDC
4 Y Cooling
5 G Fan
6 B Heat Pump
Reversing Valve
TABLE 3: DIP SWITCH FUNCTION
Figure 3: RAK163P1 and RAK147P1 Factory Default DIP Switch Settings
THERMOSTAT COVERED RAK163P1, RAK147P1
Power Requirements 18–30 VAC or VDC electronic thermostat for 5-wire
1H/1C systems (RAK163P1) and 6-wire 2H/1C systems (RAK147P1)
Temperature Measurement Range 50 to 99°F with 1°F display resolution
(10 to 37°C with 1°C display resolution)
Temperature Control Range 60 to 90°F with 1°F display resolution
(15 to 32°C with 1°C display resolution)
Storage Temperature Range -4 to 131°F (-20 to 50°C)
Time Display Format 12 hour with AM/PM
Program 5+2 and 7-day program with 4 time periods per day
10 Minute resolution for both heating and cooling programs
Independent heating and cooling programs
Auto Changeover Feature
Temperature Override Temporary program temperature override
Permanent program temperature override with
HOLD
feature
Recommended Wire Size 24–18 Gauge
Safety Circuit 1) Auto cut-off in heat mode if room temperature > 90°F
2) Auto cut-off in cool mode if room temperature < 60°F
Memory Backup Lithium Battery CR2032
Battery life > 10 years
Others EL type LCD backlight
Dimensions 4x 4-5/8x 1-5/16(101.6 x 117.5 x 33.3 mm)
Shipping Weight Approximately 0.5 lb. (0.231 kg)
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SPECIFICATIONS

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
No display/faint display
Supply voltage not correct. Using a voltmeter, check the supply voltage to the
thermostat. Voltage operating range for the thermostat is 18-30 VAC/VDC. If measured voltage is out of this range, troubleshoot the supply voltage to the unit.
Thermostat is damaged. Replace with a new thermostat. Check the supply voltage
to the unit before connecting second thermostat (see above).
Power wiring to unit is incorrect. Refer to Figures 1 & 2 in the
Installation Instructions
for
correct wiring.
Keypad buttons do
No power to the unit. Make sure the display is working correctly. If not,
not work.
follow step one above.
Thermostat is damaged. Replace with a new thermostat. Check the supply
voltage to the unit before connecting second thermostat (see above).
Thermostat will not
Thermostat setpoint is satisfied. Raise the temperature setpoint more than 2° above
call for heat.
current temperature.
Unit wiring is incorrect. Refer to Figures 1 & 2 in the
Installation Instructions
for
correct wiring.
Unit is ‘OFF.’ Make sure the
FLAME
icon is displayed and blinking.
If not, push the
MODE
button until it is displayed.
Thermostat will not
Thermostat setpoint is satisfied. Lower the temperature setpoint more than 2°
call for cooling.
below current temperature.
Unit wiring is incorrect. Refer to Figures 1 & 2 in the
Installation Instructions
for
correct wiring.
Unit is ‘OFF.’ Make sure the
SNOWFLAKE
icon is displayed and
blinking. If not, push the
MODE
button until it
is displayed.
Short cycle delay still active. Wait 4 minutes. The unit’s short cycle timer is in
operation.
Fan does not turn on
Fan failure. Place a jumper between the R and G terminals.
with the system.
The fan should come on. If it does, replace the thermostat.

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Thermostat Warranty.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Full Replacement
of the thermostat which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the date of the original purchase
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.
What GE Will Not Cover:
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states 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. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to validate the
warranty.
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