GE RAK348R1, RAK348T1, RAK364R1, RAK364T1 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

Wireless Digital Programmable

Thermostats with Receivers

RAK548R1 - Receiver RAK564R1 - Receiver
RAK348T1 - Thermostat RAK364T1 - Thermostat

To Remove an Existing Thermostat .................... 2

Install the Thermostat (when mounting to a wall) ....... 3

Mount the Thermostat ................................. 3

Install the Receiver

2500, 2800, 3500 & 3800 Series Models ............ 4-7

5500 & 5800 Series Models ....................... 8-11

7500 Series Models .............................. 12-14

Link the Receiver ................................. 15, 16

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

the main service panel by removing the fuse or
switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the

_ LECTRICALSHOCKHAZARD--Turn off power at

OFFposition before installing or removing the
thermostat receiver.

PACKAGE CONTENTS/TOOLS REQUIRED

Package includes: Thermostat, thermostat receiver,4 "AA"
batteries, screws, wall anchors and stick mounting pads.

Tools needed: Drillwith 3/16" bit, Phillipsscrewdriver.
Parts needed: Thermostat cable - 18-22 gauge with at least

7 wires - 12" per unit.

TO REMOVE AN 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. Thisshould expose the
wires.

3. Remove wires from wire terminals.

4. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.

5. Cutor stuff wires into the hole in the wall and seal the hole
with nonflammable insulation or putty, or use awall plate

obtainable from a local hardware or home building store.

6. Referto the following section for instructions on how to
install this thermostat.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLTHERMOSTAT(when mounting to clwall)

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 thethermostat on on outside wall, in direct sunlight,

behind o door or in on area affected bg o vent or duct.

MOUNT THE THERMOSTAT

i, Turnoff power to the heating and cooling sgstem bg

removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate circuit
breakeE

2. To remove the cover,using both hands, pressthe two

push-tabs on the bottom of the thermostat housing with
gour thumbs while pulling the front ofthe thermostat awag

from the base.

3. Put the thermostat base against the wall where gou plan

to mount it.

& Hark the placement of the mounting holes on the wall.

5. Set the thermostat base and cover awag from working

area.

6. Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill holes inthe locations gou have

marked for mounting.

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

8. Align the thermostat base with mounting holesand use

supplied screwsto mount the thermostat base to wall.

9. Insert four "AA"batteries into the batterg holder.Verifg that

theg are oriented as shown on the batterg holder.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL THE RECEIVER

2500, 2800, 3500 and 3800 SERIESZONELINE MODELS

the main service panel by removing the fuse or
switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the

ELECTRICALSHOCKHAZARD--Turn off power at
OFFposition before installing the thermostat

receiver.

1, Remove the room

cabinet by pulling it
out at the bottom to

release it (1},then lift it up
to clear the railalong the

unit top (2}.

2. Move the
#4 (CLASS2)
dip switch
up to enable

the unit to
operate with

a Class 2
Thermostat.

\

_-CLASS 2

(Remote

Thermostat) j

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3, Remove the screw and access cover to the auxiliarg

controls.

Screw

and Cover

NOTETOINSTALLER:Nokesuregouare properlggroundedbecause
electrostaticdischarge(ESD)/staticelectricitgcan harmthe board.

4. Connect thermostat cableto R,GL,GH,B,Y,Wand Cunit
terminals bg inserting the wire tips into the bottom of the

block and tightening the screws.

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