GE RAK164P2 Installation manual
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Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
RAK148P2
RAK164P2
Configuration Mode ..........................8–9
Important Safety Information ......... 2
Installation Instructions ................ 4–7
Introduction Overview ..........................3
Low Battery/Power
Failure Indicators ..........................17–18
Operating Functions ........................... 10
Programming ..................................13–16
Specifications ............................................. 2
Testing the Thermostat ............ 11–12
Troubleshooting Tips ...................20-21
Warranty .................................................... 24
Digital Programmable
Thermostats
LIA308 49-7732 12-13 GE
Important safety information.
WARNING!
FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD
• Always turn off power at the main power supply before
installing, cleaning or removing the thermostat.
• 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
• DC Power: 3.0 VDC (2 “AAA” batteries
• 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:
RAK148P2: 2-stage heat (heat pump/resistance heat), 1-stage cool
RAK164P2: 1-stage heat (resistance heat), 1-stage cool
Terminations: R, C, W, Y, G, B (RAK148P2);
Wiring:
Maximum wiring length is 66ft (20 meters) for AWG18
Maximum wiring length is 60ft (18 meters) for AWG20
included)
R, C, W, Y, G (RAK164P2)
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INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW
THERMOSTAT CONTROL
Display
Up/Down Buttons
MODE HOLD
Cool Off
Function Switch Fan Auto/On Switch
PARTS DIAGRAM
Display
Mounting
Hole
Reset
Button
RESET
COOL OFF
Function
Switch
Heat
HEAT
Fan Auto/On
Auto
On
Up/Down Buttons
B G
Y W C
R
AUTO ON
Switch
Mode/Hold Switch
Mode/Hold
Switch
Wiring
Channel
Mounting
Hole
2 “AAA” Batteries
Batteries
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
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unplugging the unit or by removing the fuse or
switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF
position before removing the existing thermostat.
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: Thermostat installation must conform to
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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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! Make sure exposed portion
of wires 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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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/1-stage
cool system (RAK164P2 only)
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/1-stage
cool system (RAK148P2 only)
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 RAK148P2 and RAK164P2
to match the heating/cooling system. These thermostats function
with up to 2-stage heat pump systems (RAK148P2 only).
To configure the RAK148P2 and RAK164P2, 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
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. 7HPSHUDWXUH6FDOH)RU&³Choose
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Press the
to select.
Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.
NOTE: Default factory setting is Fahrenheit.
2. 7HPSHUDWXUH'LIIHUHQWLDO³6WDJH³
(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.
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or > button to change settings within
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or > button
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or > button to set differential value.
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and > buttons in
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