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.

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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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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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