GE RAK149P2 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

RAK149P2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION ............................. 2

SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 2

INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW ..... 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4

CONFIGURATION MODE ............ 8

OPERATING FUNCTIONS ......... 10

TESTING THE THERMOSTAT ... 11

PROGRAMMING ..........................13

LOW BATTERY ...........................17

POWER FAILURE INDICATOR .18

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS .......20

LIMITED WARRANTY ...............24

DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE

THERMOSTATS

GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company.

Manufactured under trademark license.

49-5000517 Rev. 2 10-20 GEA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

WARNING

FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD

• Always turn off power at the main power supply
before installing, cleaning or removing the
thermostat. Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock hazard.

• Do not use on voltages over 30 VAC. Higher
voltages will damage the thermostat and could
cause shock or fire hazard.

• All wiring must conform to local and national
electrical and building codes.

• Use this thermostat only as described in this manual.

Specifications

Electrical rating: • 24 VAC (18–30 VAC)

• 1 amp maximum per terminal

• 4 amp maximum total load

Operating temperature range: 40°F–99°F (4°C–37°C)
Temperature set range: 60°F–85°F (15°C–29°C)
Accuracy: ± 1°F (± 0.5°C)
System configurations:

• Factory Setting: 2-stage heat (heat pump/resistance

heat), 1-stage cool, 1-speed fan

• Alternate Setting: 1-stage heat (resistance heat),

1-stage cool, 1-speed fan

Terminations: R, C, W, Y, G, B
Wiring:

Maximum wiring length is 66ft (20 meters) for

AWG18
Maximum wiring length is 60ft (18 meters) for
AWG20

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INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW

THERMOSTAT CONTROL

Display

Up/Down Buttons

MODE HOLD

Cool Off

Function Switch

Auto

Heat

On

Fan Auto/On Switch

Mode/Hold Switch

PARTS DIAGRAM

Display

Mounting

Hole

Reset

RESET

Button

COOL OFF

Function

Switch

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Up/Down Buttons

B G

Y W C

AUTO ON

HEAT

Fan Auto/On

Switch

R

Mode/Hold

Switch

Wiring

Channel

Mounting

Hole

2 “AAA” Batteries

Batteries

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD—Turn off power
by unplugging the unit or by removing the fuse or
switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF
position before removing the existing thermostat.
Failure to do so could result in risk of electric shock.

PACKAGE CONTENTS/
TOOLS REQUIRED

Package includes: Thermostat on base, thermostat cover,

2 “AAA” batteries, wiring labels, screws and wall anchors.
Tools needed: Drill with 3/16s bit, hammer, screwdriver and
putty.

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:

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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Thermostat installation must conform to

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

2. Move the Function switch on the thermostat to Off.

3. Remove the cover by inserting and twisting a coin or

screwdriver in the slots on the top of the thermostat.

4. 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.

5. With the base level, mark the placement of the
mounting holes.

6. Set thermostat base and cover away from working area.

7. Using a 3/16s drill bit, drill holes in the locations you have

marked for mounting.

8. Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting holes.

9. Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed the

control wires through the wire opening.

10. 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.

11. Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall.

12. Insert stripped, labeled wires in matching wire terminals by

pressing on the corresponding terminal contact. See the
“Wiring Diagrams” section of this manual.

CAUTION

does not touch other wires.

13. Gently tug wire to be sure of proper connection. Double

check that each wire is connected to the proper terminal.

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Make sure exposed portion of wires

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT (cont.)

14. Insert two “AAA” batteries into battery holder. Verify that

they are oriented as shown on battery holder.

15. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place.

16. Plug the unit in or turn on power to the system at the main

service panel.

17. Test thermostat operation as described in the “Testing the
Thermostat” section.

Wiring diagrams

Table 1: Terminals for five wires 1-stage heat/1­stage cool system

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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Table 2: Terminals for six wires 2-stage heat/1­stage cool system

B G Y W C R

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 thermostat to match
the heating/cooling system. This thermostat will function with
up to 2-stage heatpump systems. To configure the thermostat,
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.

4. Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.
Note: The Mode button will return you to the previous screen.

5. To save the changes and 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 < or > button

to select.

Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.

NOTE: Default factory setting is Fahrenheit.

2. Heat System—Check model number on the GE PTAC

chassis to determine the primary heating method.

AZ65H/95H***** are heat pumps and is the thermostat factory

setting.

AZ45E/95E***** are electric heat models and will require a

mode setting change.

To change the heating mode configuration, press the <or

>

button. Select HPb screen for heat pump or select ELE

screen for electric heat.

Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.

and > buttons in

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Configuration mode

3. Temperature Differential—Stage 1—(1–9°F)
(1–5°C)

Set the number of degrees between the
“setpoint” temperature and the
“turn on” temperature for first stage.

Press the
Press the HOLD button to advance to the next screen.

Note: Default factory setting is 2°F/1°C for each stage.

4. Temperature Differential—Stage 2 (1–9°F/1–
5°C) Heat Pump (HPb) only

Set the number of degrees between when
stage 1 turns on and stage 2 turns on.

Press the

value.

Press the HOLD button to advance to the next screen.
Note: Default factory setting is 2°F/1°C for each stage.

5. 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
Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.
Note: Default factory setting is 60°F/15°C.

6. 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
Press the Hold button to advance to the next

screen.

Note: Default factory setting is 85°F/29°C.

7. 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
Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.
Note: Move the Function switch to Heat or Cool position to lock the

settings into memory.

Note: Default factory setting is 0°F/0°C.

<

or > button to set differential value.

<

or > button to set differential

<

or > button to select.

<

or > button to select.

<

or > button to select.

:

:

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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).

• 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.

:

PM

OFF

COOL

:

PM

PROG

HEAT

:

PM

PROG

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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 the a ir conditioning system.

Note: Before testing the thermostat, move the Fan Auto/On
switch to the Auto position.

Fan Test

1. With Function switch set to Off, 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.

Cool Test

1. Slide Function switch to Cool position.

COOL

:

PM

Cool mode screen is displayed.

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 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.

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
minimum run time/off time delay).

HEAT

:

PM

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Programming

Factory Programming Settings

The programmable thermostat comes preprogrammed with
the following schedule:

MONDAY MORN 6:00 AMDAY 8:00 AMEVE 6:00 PMNITE 10:00
through HEAT 70R F HEAT 62R F HEAT 70R F HEAT 62R F

SUNDAY COOL 78R F COOL 85R F COOL 78R F COOL 82R F

Setting the time and day of the week

The time and day of the week must be set for the 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.

3. Press the

<

or > button to adjust

:

PM

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,

:

TODAY

PM

02 = Tuesday, etc.).

5. Press the

<

or > button to set the current day of the

week.

6. Press the Hold button to go to the programming schedule
or slide the Function switch to Cool or Heat positions to
lock the values into memory.

PM

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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 the program.

Note: Operation being set will blink in the display.

1. Place the Function switch in the
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
the day you want to program (01-05 =
Monday – Friday individually, 67 = program Saturday and
Sunday at the same time, 17 = program every day of the
week at the same time, 15 = program Monday – Friday at
the same time).

5. Press the Hold button to advance to
the next parameter.

• Period is displayed (MORN, DAY,

EVE, NITE).

Note: You can always press the Mode

button to return to the previous parameter.

6. Press the
display should blink the period of the
day.

7. Press the Hold button to advance to
the next parameter.

• Set time is displayed.

<

or > button to change

<

or > button to change period of day. The

DAY

PROG

DAY

PROG MORN

:

AM

PROG MORN

8. Press the
Hold button once, and then press the

<

or > button to adjust hours. Press the

<

or > buttons

to adjust minutes.

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9. Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen
parameter.

• Heat temperature is displayed (60°F

to 85°F) / (15°C to 29°C).

Note: Transitions required after 11:59

HEAT

:

DAY

AM

PROG MORN

PM must be programmed in the next
days MORN period.

10. Press the

11. Press the Hold button to advance to

the next screen.

• Cool temperature is displayed

(60°F to 85°F) / (15°C to 29°C).

<

or > button to adjust heat set temperature.

COOL

:

DAY

AM

PROG MORN

12. Press the

<

or > button to 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.

Note: When programming is complete, slide the Function

switch to Heat or Cool to exit Programming Mode.

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Programming

Use the following personal program schedule to record
your settings:

MONDAY 01

MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL

TUESDAY 02

MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL

WEDNESDAY 03

MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL

THURSDAY 04

MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL

FRIDAY 05

MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL

SATURDAY 06

MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL

SUNDAY 07

MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL

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Low battery indicator

The programmable thermostats with battery backup have
a low battery warning screen.

Low battery warning

The thermostat will display a low battery
indication. The low battery warning will be
flashing until batteries are replaced.

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Power failure Indicator

The programmable thermostats with battery backup also will
indicate a main power failure when the 24 VAC power from
the room air conditioner is not present.

Power failure

The thermostat will display a power failure
indication (“PF”) on the screen.

Note: If “PF” is displayed, it means the
24 VAC power to the thermostat is lost.

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Notes

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Troubleshooting tips

Problem Solution
No Display Check for 24 VAC at thermostat and-

System fan does not
come on properly

All thermostat buttoms
are inoperative

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time

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Verify that wiring is correct.

Verify that 24 VAC is present; unit
will not operate when 24 VAC is not
present.

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Check time (AM/PM) set on thermostat

(see Programming).

Verify that it is in Program mode;
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Troubleshooting tips

Problem Solution
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changing function or
setting

displays on screen

“PF” displays on
screen.

Display reads “12:00
PM”

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above

This is normal. On some models, the

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time delay.

Replace batteries with 2 fresh “AAA”
alkaline batteries.

Check for 24 VAC at thermostat.

Set clock/time

Press the Reset button once. Reset
button function: time, day and mode
will be changed to the factory settings.
Display is refreshed.

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Notes

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Notes

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THERMOSTAT LIMITED WARRANTY

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase date is

needed to validate the warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Appliances Will Replace:

One Year Full Replacement of the thermostat which fails

From the date of the due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
original purchase For Warranty replacement, contact your distributor.

What GE Appliances Will Not Cover:

Ŷ Service trips to your location.
Ŷ Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact

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connections to the product.

Ŷ Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or

due to unreasonable use, including failure to provide reasonable and
necessary maintenance.

Ŷ 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 th e instructions included in this manual
have been disregarded.

Ŷ Replacement of location fuses or the resetting of circuit breakers.
Ŷ Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage,

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

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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 limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for p roducts purchased for use within the USA and
Canada. In Alaska, the limited 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 limited 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.

For service in Canada, contact your distributor.

Warrantor: GE Appliances, a Haier company

Louisville, KY 40225

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