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RAK348R1 - Receiver RAK364R1 - Receiver
RAK348T1 - Thermostat RAK364T1 - Thermostat
Backlight ....................................... 5
Batteries ........................................ /4
Buttons ......................................... 5
Clock ........................................... 6
Exiting Program Node .......................... 9
Frequently Asked Questions ................ 15-14
Important Safety Information ................... 2
Installing or Removing Receiver ...10-12
Introduction Overview .......................... 5
Navigating ...................................... 9
Programming ................................ 7-8
Run Button ..................................... 9
Specifications ................................... 2
Troubleshooting Tips ........................... 15
Warranty ..................................... 16
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Important safetg information.
_kWARNING! Alwaysturno_poweratthemainpowersupplybefore
installing or removing the thermostat receiver.
GE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1)THIS DEVICE NAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2)THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
• Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees; this can
damage your A/C system and cause personal injuries.
Use this thermostat only as described in this manual.
Specifications.
Electrical ratings: • Thermostat: DC Power 3.0 VDC (4 "AA" batteries included); 40 mA
• Receiver: 24 VAC (18-30 VAC); 25 mA
Operating temperature range: 40°F-gg°F (4°C-37°C)
Temperature set range
Heat mode: 50% (10°C)-85°F (29°C)
Cool mode: 64% (18°C)-99°F (37°C)
Accuracy: _+I°F (_+0.5°C)
System configurations: 2-stage heat (heat pump/resistance heat); 1-stage heat (resistance
heat); 1-stage cool
Timing: Anti-short cgcle: 3 minutes (minimum compressor
run time!off time)
Terminals: R,GL, GH, B, Y,W, C
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW
THERMOSTAT CONTROL - Front
Time and day
of week
Toggles display -
Fahrenheit/Celsius
Puts thermostat into
the program setup mode
Starts and stops the
program - Holds Set Point j
when program is not
running /
Puts thermostat into the
clock setup mode
Fan operating status
Fan control
v I Operat ng mode nd cat on -
" 2°_" F .... _ HEAT,COOL, OFF
....... _ temperature-See Run button
/ / HEAT,COOL,OFE
THERMOSTAT CONTROL - Back
Thermostat
opened Circuit Board
back
L.
littl /_ Includes program period-
/ I_ H°rning' Day' Evening' Night
o_yf OFF I I_RFconnection with a control
wl !_1° _ mode
I1,,_1 !./ Indicates holding of Set Point
21:Z:ZZ
_ Changes operating mode -
/ Changes Set Point temp
Thermostat will operate
on either Set A, Set Bor
both When changing,
replace with all new
batteries, Never use a
mix of old and new
Battery orientation is
critical
Also used in clock and
program setup
Heating and cooling programs are held in memorg, If the batteries are removed or depleted, the thermostat
and receiver(s) will remain linked but the programming information and the clock will need to be reset,
Introduction.
This two-part wireless thermostat sustem is designed to provide precision temperature control
without the installation headaches and expense of wiring. Powered by four AA batteries, the
thermostat will operate for approximately 1 ueaL and can be mounted in an Usuitable location
that will ensure good temperature control. A large LCD displag provides the user with current
space temperature, set point temperature, time, program interval and other sustem status
information. The second part of the system is the receiver: The receiver interfaces with the
desired HVAC equipment and communicates with its thermostat using unlicensed 900iVlHz
radio frequency energ U.At the time of installation, the thermostat is linked to one or more
receivers. A thermostat and receiver that have been linked will not interfere with or be affected
by any other thermostat or receiver in adjacent rooms, apartments or neighboring homes.
Batteries.
Installing/Changing
A low batterg icon [_ will light on the thermostat display when the batteries are within a
week or two of being exhausted. The thermostat is designed to use standard AA-size 1.5 volt
batteries. If the batteries are depleted, the heating/cooling sgstem will go to the OFF state.
Replacing Batteries
To open the thermostat, remove the security screw Thermostat
(#2 Phillips or #2 security screw). Using both hands, press cover Baseplate
the two push-tabs on the bottom of the thermostat housing
with gour thumbs, while pulling the front of the thermostat Latches
awag from the base.
The thermostat operates with 4 AA batteries.
Batteries are paired, one set on top
of the other. Thermostat
opened
back
Circuit Board
Thermostat will operate
on either Set A,Set B or
both, When changing,
replace with all new
batteries Never use a
mix of old and new
Botterg orientation is
critical
Buttons.
A four-button cluster is located on the front of the thermostat.
These buttons are used in adjusting fan operation, changing I1 oo_-_ Modeof
the set point temperature up or down and changing the II i operation
operating mode of the thermostat. To the right are the II nr_O_u
display items that are changed by the four buttons in _, ..... _7¥_r_.-- SetPoint
normal operation. Fun status
Note that the UP, DOWN and HEAT/COOL
buttons are also used in setting the clock and programming the thermostat and linking to
receiver(s). This will be covered in the following sections of the manual.
The four buttons located on the left side of the thermostat control the display of the
temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius, programming and clock set up. These buttons
also allow manual or program control.
• F/C - Toggles between the Fahrenheit and Celsius displays
• Program set-up button
• Run - Sets the program or manual mode of operation
• Clock set-up button
o©©o
Fan Up Down --
Heat
Cool
Bocklight.
A single button on the right side of the thermostat activates the display backlight. The backlight
will illuminate the display after the last button is pressed. Backlighting takes significant energy
from the batteries and should be used sparingly. Frequent use of the backlight function will
noticeably reduce battery life.
Setting the clock.
In all set-up modes, the thermostat will flash the display item you are about to change. The UP
and DOWN buttons change settings, the HEAT/COOL button is used to move to the next item.
To set the clock, you will use the buttons marked CLOCK, UP, DOWN and HEAT/COOL.
StepOne
Pressthe CLOCKbutton. The hour digits will flash.Pressthe UPor DOWN button to change the
hour. Notethat AM/PM will change us you roll the hour past 12.Besure to set the hour properly
forAM or PH. Pressthe HEAT/COOLbutton to keep the hour you havejust setand to move to
minutes.
Step Two
The Hinute digits will now be blinking. Press the UP or DOWN button to change to the desired
minute. When the correct minute is flashing, press HEAT/COOL.
Step Three
One of the seven day icons (!a, Tu, We, Th, Fn SQ,Su) will now flash. Press UP or DOWN until
the correct day icon is flashing. When the correct day is flashing, press HEAT/COOL
Step Four
Press the CLOCK button to keep all clock changes you have made and resume normal
operation.
Thermostat programming.
The thermostat provides four program periods: Morning, Day, Evening and Night. A time and
temperature can be set for each period. Upon initial power up, the thermostat loads time and
temperature program default parameters for weekday and weekend days of the week.
Default settings are:
WEEKDAY DEFAULT PROGRAM TIMES AND TEMPERATURES
Period Time Heat Cool
MORNING 6:00 AM 70 ° 75 °
DAY 8:00 AM 62° 83 °
EVENING 6:00 PM 70 ° 75 °
NIGHT 10:00 PM 62 ° 78 °
WEEKEND DEFAULT PROGRAM TIMES AND TEMPERATURES
Period Time Heet Cool
MORNING 8:00 AM 70 ° 75 °
DAY I0:00 AM 62° 83 °
EVENING 6:00 PM 70 ° 75 °
NIGHT Ii:00 PM 62 ° 78 °
Separate heating and cooling programs can be entered. The mode the thermostat is in is
displayed in the upper right side of the LCD screen. The mode the thermostat is in when the
PROGRAM button is pressed is the mode that will be controlled bU that program. If in the COOL
mode, the program entered will be stored as the program for cooling.
To program the thermostat, you will use the PROGRAM, HEAT/COOL, UP and DOWN buttons.
Thermostat programming (cont.).
Step One
Press the PROGRAM button to put the thermostat into the programming mode. The displag
will blink all of the dag-of-the-week icons. Pressing the UP or DOWN button will toggle between
the weekdag icons and the weekend icons. Ensure the displag is blinking the one gou want to
program. Press HEAT/COOL
Step Two
Next, the morning period will blink. Use the UP or DOWN button to toggle through Horning,
DQ9, Evening or Night, stopping at the period 9ou want to program. Press HEAT/COOL.
Step Three
Next, the hour of the dag will blink. This is the starting hour of the period gou have selected.
Use the UPor DOWN button to change the selected hour start time. Press HEAT/COOL.
Step Four
The minute of the dug will blink next. This is the starting minute in the hour Use the UP or
DOWN button to change the minute digits to the desired setting. (Note that minutes change
in five-minute increments.) Press HEAT/COOL
Step Five
The desired set point will now be blinking. This is the temperature gou want the thermostat to
go to at the time of dag gou hove selected. Press the UPor DOWN button to change to the
desired set point temperature. Press HEAT/COOL.
Thiscompletesthe programming of the firstperiod of the dag.
StepSix
If gou started with the Homing time period,the next period, Dag,will now be blinking.Follow
steps two, three,four and fivefor each period gou wish to program.
Navigating.
You can quicklg step through to a specific item you want to change bg pressing the
HEAT/COOL button until the item gou want to change is flashing. When the item gou want
to change is flashing, use the UP or DOWN button to make gour change.
Exiting program mode.
Pressing the PROGRAM button at any time will exit you out of the programming mode, save
your changes to memory and return gou to normal thermostat operation.
Run button - program/manual operation.
The RUN button toggles the thermostat between program operating mode and manual
operating mode. When in the program mode, gour thermostat responds to the times and
temperatures programmed.
Program Mode ,_,1One of the four periods, in this case "Day," is displayed, letting you _:_r_o_ 5_"
know which period of the day it is in. _u
Changing temperature while running a program.
You can always change the temperature up or down while a program is running. However,
when the program moves to the next period, the programmed set point temperature for that
period will start. For instance, assume the current program period is Evening, with a programmed
temperature of 70° and the next period, Night, is programmed for 65°,scheduled to start at
11 pm. If during the Evening time period gou want it warmer, press the UP button and raise the
temperature above 70°. The thermostat will hold that temperature until the next programmed
period comes around, at which point the temperature will adjust to what is programmed. In
this case, the Night period is set for 11 pm and 65 °.
When in the manual mode, there will be no time period displayed. _no
Instead, the word "Hold" will be displayed above the Set Point tern- _u
perature, indicating the thermostat is holding that temperature.
Adjust to the desired temperature, using the UP and DOWN buttons, and the thermostat will
maintain the temperature you set until gou manuallg change it again.
installing or removing receiver.
The thermostat and receiver will not operate as a sustem until the Uare linked together through
the installation process. The linking process binds one or more receivers to a thermostat so that
the Nwill communicate with each other as a control system. Up to eight (8) receivers can be
linked to a single thermostat. Until linked, a control receiver will not operate. Once linked, a
control receiver will enl g respond to its specific thermostat.
Link the Thermostat to the Receiver
A thermostat and receiver that have been linked will net interfere with or be affected bU an U
other thermostat or receiver in adjacent rooms, apartments or neighboring homes. Linking
information is stored in memoru-It is not necessarg to re-link a thermostat and receiver if the
thermostat batteries are removed or after a power outage.
Ifmultiple installation teams areinstalling and linking thermostats at the same time,coordinate
the activit_lto avoid thepossibilit_lof installerssimultaneousl_lattempting to perform the linking
process.Becausethis is an RFs_/stem,installersin nearbg rooms/areas where it ispossible RF
overlap couldexist run the riskof interfering with each othenInstallation and linking activit_l
going on around a s_jstemalread_linstalled will not interfere with it.
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Installing or removing receiver (cont.).
A. Pressthe SW4-1NSTALLbutton
inside the thermostat. Pressthe
HEAT/COOLbutton on the front
of the thermostat to select your
choice. Pressthe UPbutton to set
the receiver number (0-7)and
pressthe HEAT/COOLbutton
to setthe receiver:
B. Press the sWg-LINK button
inside the thermostat. Within
5 seconds, press the RESET/LINK
button (PBS)on the receiver: The Display
"Good" message will appear if _"
linked. The "Bad" message will nn
appear if not linked. '_uu
C. Press the SW4-1NSTALL button
to close the installation session.
Uninstalling a Receiver
Unlike installing a receiver: the procedure to remove will uninstall all receivers installed to the
thermostat at once. You cannot remove a single receiver at a time.
Step One
Press the SW4-1NSTALL button inside the thermostat. The "Install" icon will flash. Press the UP
button to get the "Remove" choice and press the HEAT/COOL button to select. The "Heat"
and/or "Cool" icons will be displayed and all display items will be on steady; nothing will be
flashing.
StepTwo
Pressthe sWg-LINK button on the back of the thermostat printed circuit board. Within
5 seconds,activate a LinkService Requeston the receiver:When the sWg-LINK button is
pressed,the thermostat will display the "PleaseWait" messagein the bottom right corner of
the LCDwhile it searchesfor a receiver:Once the thermostat finds its installedreceiver(s),linking
information isremoved from the receiversand thethermostat, the "PleaseWait" message is
extinguished and a "Good"message willappeal:
Internal Buttons
J2
SW2RESET SW41NSTALL SWgUNK
pB1-NETWORK
Used to uninstall the thermostat
from receiver(s)it has been
linked to.
SW12-RESET
Master Reset - Returns thermostat
to oil factory defaults.
SW4-1NSTALL
Starts an installation session.
SW9-LINK
Used to link the thermostat to
control receiver(s)
NOTE: The displeg alwags blinks
the item that is active and can
be changed.
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Installing or removing receiver (cont.).
Thermostat Installation Reset
If there is difficultg installing a receiver, perform the following:
Step One
Press the SW4-1NSTALL button inside the thermostat. The "Install" icon will flash. You onlg need
to begin the installation session to perform this reset.
Step Two
Press and hold the PB1-NETWORK button on the inside of the thermostat board for
approximatelg 2 seconds.
No response is displaged. All previous installation records will be wiped from thermostat
memorg. You can continue from this point with the installation procedure. The PB1-NETWORK
button will onlg reset the thermostat installation data base if the thermostat isalreadg in an
Installation Session (SW4-1NSTALL button has been pressed). Otherwise, the PB1-NETWORK
button will have no effect.
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Frequently asked questions.
"Where should I locate my thermostat?"
For best results, the thermostat should be located approximatelg five feet above the floor on an
inside wall in an area with good air circulation. A thermostat should not be located where air is
stagnating, such as behind doors, in corners or under cabinets. Hot or cold drafts from air ducts
and windows should be avoided. Avoid direct heat from the sun, lighting fixtures, appliances,
fireplaces, etc.
"What does the antenna sgmbol on the display mean?"
The thermostat displags the antenna sgmbol as indication that it is communicating with its
receiver(s). If, after several tries, communication is not established, the antenna sgmbol will
go out.
"What do I do if the antenna sgmbol is no longer displaged?"
Check power to the HVAC equipment in which the receiver is installed. With power restored,
force the thermostat to talk to the receiver(s} bg pushing the FAN button or running the set
point temperature above or below the room temperature (above in heating, below in cooling}.
The thermostat will also automaticallg trg to communicate within a maximum of ten minutes
from the last attempt. If communication is successful, the antenna icon will turn back on.
Coincidental RFinterference could cause a temporary loss of communication. In virtuallg
all such cases, the interference is temporarg. The thermostat will attempt to re-establish
communication with its receiver(s) within a maximum of ten minutes.
"Can I run multiple heating or cooling loads such as electric baseboard heating and a
window air conditioner with one thermostat?"
Yes. In fact, one thermostat can control up to eight (8) different receivers.
"Can I use another thermostat without interference?"
Yes.This wireless thermostat and its receiver(s} will talk between themselves, but will never
respond to or control another thermostat in adjacent rooms, apartments or neighboring
homes.
"When mg a/c turns off, why can't I immediatelg make it run again7"
This is normal. What gou are experiencing is called an anti short-cucle delag. Because of high
pressure in the sgstem, it is not a good idea to start your air conditioner immediatel Uafter it
has just shut down. The thermostat automaticall U prevents this from happening bU imposing
a delag of approximatel U 3 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions (cont.).
"ljust installed the thermostat and the antenna sgm6ol goes on and off. What should I do?"
Aweak RFsignalbetween the thermostat and one or more receivers isthecause. The further
away the thermostat and receiver are from each other, theweaker the signal. Distanceand/or
something shielding or blocking the RFsignal isthe likely cause.Distance is typically not a
problem. The most common cause for thisis an object acting as a shield,such assheet metal.
Changing the positionof the receiver orthermostat or both maNbe required.In rare cases
where the receiver cannot be repositioned or where it is completely enclosed ina sheet metal
control box,a small section of sheet metal maNneed to be removed and,if necessary,replaced
with plastic or other nonmetallic material.
NOTE:Always seek out competent professional electrical and HVACcontractors when working
with your heating and cooling system and the electrical wiring in your home or commercial
property. Always consult with an HVACcontractor and/or original equipment manufacturer
before modifying any equipment.
"The display an the thermostat is blank. What happened?"
Ablank display indicates that your batteries are depleted. When the "Low BatterU"icon
comes on, there isonly 1or 2 weeks of battery life remaining.(Seethe "BATTERIES-
Installing/Changing" section of this manual for information on how to change the batteries.)
We recommend that when you change batteries, always usebatteries that you know are
fresh. Usefour (4)new high-quality AAbatteries. If you are using the wireless thermostat to
control a heating system, we recommend as a general practice putting fresh batteries in
at the start of the heating season.
"lf l am awag for an extended time such as a vacation, how do I set the thermostat so mg
system does not run excessivelg?"
Youhave a couple choices.Thefirst is to press the HEAT/COOLbutton on the thermostat until
the display reads "OFF."(Particularly during the heating season,we do not recommend going
to the "OFF"mode.)Thesecond option isto put your thermostat in manual mode by pressing
the RUNbutton. You know that you are in the manual mode becausenone of the period icons,
Morning, Day, Eveningor Night will bedisplayed. The "Hold" icon located above the Set Point
temperature will bedisplayed. Next, adjust theset point temperature to minimize system
operation. Forexample, you could adjust to a Set Pointof 85° in cooling or 65° in heating,
keeping in mind what your temperature selection could affect, such as plants and animals that
stay in your home while you are away. During the cooling season,consider humidity, aswell
asindoor temperature. When your air conditioner runs,it not only cools the air,it also removes
moisture, lowering humidity. High humidity can encourage mold growth.
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Troubleshooting tips.
Problem Solution
No display Hake sure batteries are fresh and installed correctlg. See the "Batteries"
System fan does not Verifg that wiring is correct.
come on properly
Progrom schedule octivotes Check time (AH/PH} set on thermostat (see Progromming}.
at the wrong time
Thermostat does not Verifg that it is in Program mode; check time (AH/PH}; check if in
follow program Hanual Mode ("Hold Set Point" and temperature are in the displag}.
Fun runs continuously Check Fun Auto/On switch. If set to Fun I or Fun 2 position, fan will run
Room temperature is If a wired thermostat was removed, make sure that the hole in the wall
not correct was sealed with nonflammable insulation or puttg, or use a wall plate
Compressor doesn't run There is a protective time delag (approximatelg 3 minutes} to prevent
or turn on immediately tripping of the compressor overload. For this reason, the unit mag not
when changing function start normal cooling or heating for 3 minutes after it is turned back on.
or setting
displays on screen Replace batteries with 4 fresh "AA" alkaline batteries.
Time in display is not correct Set clock/time.
section in this manual.
continuouslg.
obtained from a local hardware or home building store.
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Thermostat Warranty.
Staple gour receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase dote
is needed to validate the warrontg
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Limited Full Replacement of the thermostat which fails due to adefect inmaterials or workmanship
From the dote of the
original purchase
What GE Will Not Cover:
i;[ Service trips to gour location.
i_ 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.
i_ Replacement of location fuses or the resetting of circuit breakers.
_' Batteries.
:_ Damage to the product caused bg improper power supply voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
i_; Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this thermostat.
EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES--Yoursole and exclusive remedg is product exchangeas provided in this
L#nited Worran_d.Ang 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.
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Thiswarrantg isextended to the originalpurchaser and ang succeedingowner for products purchased for use within the USA
and Canada In Alaska,the wanantg excludes thecostof shipping or servicecoilsto gour site.
Some states or provincesdo not allow the exclusion orlimitation of inddental or consequential damages, This warrontg gives
you specificlegal rights, and gou may a/sohove otherrights which varg fiom state to stateor province to province, Toknow
what gour legalfights ore, consult gour local,state orprovineid consumer affairs office orgour state's Attomeg General
Warrantor: General Electric Compang. Louisville, KY40225
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