GE AZ41E09DAB, Zoneline 4100, Zoneline 6100 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions ............. 2

Operating Instructions

Air Direction ....................... 4

Auxiliary Controls ................ 5-8

Controls ........................... 3

To Remove the Room Cabinet ...... 4

Ventilation Control ................. 4

Heat/Cool Model 4100

Heat Pump Model 6100

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Care and Cleaning

Air Filters ......................... 10

Base Pan .......................... 9

Outdoor Coils ...................... 9

Room Cabinet and Case ............ 9

Ventilation Filter .................... 9

Installation Instructions

Electrical Connection .......... 13-16

Installing the Zoneline ......... 17, 18

Optional Drain Kit ................. 19

Preparation ....................... 11

Replacing an Existing Unit7 ........ 12

Troubleshooting Tips ..... 2o,21

Normal Operating Sounds ......... 22

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ........ Back Cover

Warranty ......................... 23

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

Find these numbers on a label
behind the room cabinet on the

base pan.

TINSEA576JBRZ 49-7612-1 12-10 GE

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This Zoneline must be properly installed

in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. See the
Installation Instructions in the back

of this manual.

Replace immediately oil electric service
cords that hove become frayed or
otherwise damaged. A damaged power
supply cord must be replaced with a

new power supply cord obtained from
the manufacturer and not repaired.

Do not use a cord that shows cracks
or abrasion damage along its length

or at either the plug or connector end.

Unplug or disconnect the Zoneline
at the fuse box or circuit breaker

before making any repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified

individual.

• These R410A air conditioning systems
require contractors and technicians to
use tools, equipment and safety
standards approved for use with this
refrigerant. DO NOT use equipment
certified for R22 refrigerant only.

Replacing an existing unit?

For details, see the Installation Instructions
in this manual.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the controlsonyour Zoneline. GEAppliances.com

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LOW _ FAN

TEIVlP FAN MODE SLEEP OPERATION

TEMPCONTROL FAN,MODE& SLEEPOPERATION

Controls

Temp Control

Thetemp control is usedto maintain theroom
temperature.Thecompressorwillcycleon

and off to keepthe roomat the samelevel
of comfort.

Pressthe • pad to raisethe temperature.
Pressthe • pad to lowerthetemperature.

NOTE:Thedisplayshowsthesettemperature,
not the roomtemperature.

Sleep

Pressto settheair conditionerto runfor 8hours

beforeitautomaticallyreturnsto the previous
setting.

Wheninthe coolingmode and thesleeptimer
isset,thesettemperaturewill automatically

increase2°Fafterthesecondhourthen :].°F
eachhour overthenext two hours.Also,the

fan speedwill changeto low.Wheninthe
heatingmode,thesettemperature will

decreaseinthe same manner.
Tocancelthe sleepmode,presstheMODEpad

or theSLEEPpada secondtime.

AUTO _ HEAT

Fan, Mode and Operation Control

FAN--Setsthe fan operationfor HIGH,
LOWorAUTO speed.Whensetat AUTO,

itautomaticallyswitchesbetweenLOW
and HIGHasroomtemperature changes.

MODE--COOL--Forcooling

OPERATION--ON/STOP--Turnsthe unit
on oroff. Powerremainsconnectedto

the Zoneline.TheFreeze/HeatSentinel
featuresstillfunctionif active.Seethe

Freezer/HeatSentinelsectiononpage6.
NOTE:Thetemperaturedisplaywillflash

toindicateapossibleunitmalfunction.Set
operation control to STOPand then restart

the unit. If theflashing light reappearswithin

30 minutes,coil forservice.

Quick Heat Recovery

Activateseach time thethermostat isswitchedfrom
STOPorCOOLmodeto HEATmode.Electricheaters

areenergizeduntilthethermostat set point
isreached.On heatpump models,the heatpump

operationwill resumeat the nextcallfor heat.

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FAN--Forfan-onlyoperation
HEAT--Forheating

About Vour Heat Pump (6100 Series only)

Heat pumps can save money by removing heat
from the outside air-even when the outside

temperature isbelow freezing-and releasing
that heat indoors.

Toget the best performance from your heat pump,
don't change the room thermostat very often.

Raisingthe heat setting 2-3 degreeswill cause
the Zoneline to useits electric heating elements in

order to reach the new temperature setting quickly.

There isa 3-minuteminimum compressor

run time at any setting to prevent short cycling.

Theindoor fan motor starts before the compressor
and stops after the compressor cycles off.

When the outdoor temperature is lower than 25°F,

heat is provided bythe electric heater in the air

conditioner instead of by the heat pump.
Theelectric heating elements usemuch

more electricity than heat pumps and cost
more to operate. 3

Other features ofyour Zoneline.

Ventilation Control

NOTE:Twoshippingscrews must beremoved
from the ventdoor beforeuse.Seethe Installation

Instructionsin the back ofthis manual. Ifyou do not
plan to usetheventilation feature,leavethesetwo

screws in place.

Theventilation control leverislocated at
the middle left side of the Zoneline unit,

behind the room cabinet.
When set at the closed position,only the air

insidethe room iscirculated and filtered.
When set at the open position, someoutdoor

air will be drawn into the room. Thiswill reduce
the heating or cooling efficiency.

Energy Tip: Keepthe vent control in the closed
position.Theroom air will be filtered and circulated.

To Remove the Room Cabinet

Additional controls are located behind the
room cabinet.

Toremove: Pullout at the bottom to release itfrom
the tabs (D.Then lift up (2).

Open
position

Closed
position

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Ventcontrol
(shownin

middleposition)

Toreplace: Placethe tubs overthe top rail (D.Push
inward at the bottom until it snaps into place (2).

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Air Direction

Tochange the air direction, remove the room
cabinet. Removethe 7 louver screws that hold

the louverinsert in place. Flipthe louverinsert 180°,
replace the screws and the room cabinet.

Louverscrews

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flemovethe roomcabinetandflip the/ouver

inserttochangethe air direction.

Default

position

/4 Louverscrews

Auxiliary controlsonyour Zoneline.

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Auxiliary Controls--Aux Set Button

Theauxiliary set controls are located behind
the room cabinet, below the control panel.

Removethe room cabinet. Seethe ToRemove

the Room Cabinetsection.
Theowner isresponsiblefor ensuringthe auxiliary

controls are set to the desired function.There are 9
different modes that can be set usingthe auxiliary

set button. Tochange modes, pressAUXSET("AU"
appears on the display).Pressthemode button on

the control pad untilthe first digit in the display
shows the number corresponding to the mode you

are choosing and the correct HEAT/COOLLEDislit.

Pressthe up or down arrow (shown in the second

digit ofthe display)to make the mode setting
selectionwhere applicable. Pressthe At.IXSET

button to confirm the selection.

MODE i

*Note: In cyclic cooling mode, the indoor fan will activate occasionally to
verify airtemperature in the room. In cyclic heating mode, the fan will

continue to operate for 90seconds after the heating function has stopped in
order to increase unit efficiency.

I Smart Fan--Cooling/Heating

Thedefault setting for Mode 1 is asfollows:
Cooling:Continuous(ON)

Heating:Cycle(OFF)
PressMODEuntil a i appears in the first digit of the

display for Smart Fan cool mode. TheCOOLLED
light on the main control will beon. Tochange to
heat mode, pressNODE again.The HEATLEDlight

on the main control will be lit. Pressthedown arrow
to set the indoor fan to cycleon/off when the unit is

heating or cooling "u ."Pressthe up arrow to set
the indoor fan to run continuously" n." Thisis

shown in the seconddigit ofthe display.PressAUX
SETto confirm your selection and exitAUXSET
mode, or pressNODEto continue setting other

functions.

AuxiliarySet Button

AccessCover

R First Digit

B Load

Shedding

_ constantFan

temperature

Limit _ _Ac_

Class 2Mode

_"_ Duet Mode

AH i2R Mode(AZ61 OnHy)

(AZ61 Ortly)

Boost Heat

U Second Digit
Press A / V

_,_ = Cycle// j_j -Continue

Lq-off // _'_ -On

COOL HEAT

O; 80F=85F o: 60F-65F

1: 64F=85F 1: 6OF-7OF

2: 66F=85F 2: 60FW2F
3: 68F=85F 3: 60F-74F

5: 72F-85F 5: 60F-78F
6: 74F-85F 6: 60F-80F

\\\\ 4: 70F=85F 4: 60F-76F

, 7: 76F=85F 7: 60F-85F

//'U -o_ P_-on

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-- HIGH _ COOL

t --LOW --FAN

_LJ --AUTO --HEAT

Cooling- Cycle*

#h'_ --HIGH _COOL

--LOW --FAN

--AUTO --HEAT

Cooling- Continuous

l -- HIGH -- COOL

lU --LOW --FAN

Heating - Cycle*

Ib"_ --HIGH --COOL

Heating- Continuous

--AUTO _HEAT

--LOW --FAN

--AUTO _HEAT

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[ MODE 2 Load Shedding (Central Desk Control)

Thedefault setting for Hode 2 isOFF.
Thisfeature isactive only if the unit isconnected to

a CDCand the CDChascontrol. PressNODE untila
2 appears in the first digit of the display for Load

Shedding mode. Pressthe down arrow for OFF"u
"or the up arrow for ONI--I ."Thisisshown in the

second digit of the display.When this mode ison,
onlythe indoor fan can be turned ONor OFFwith

the unit controls.When this mode isoff, all
operation is disabledexcept Heat/FreezeSentinel
(Mode3).PressAUXSETto confirm your selection

and exitAUXSETmode,or pressNODEto continue
setting other functions.

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Eu E

Load Load

Shedding Shedding

OFF ON

Auxiliary controlsonyour Zoneline.

I MODE31

[ MODE 4

Freeze Sentinel/Heat Sentinel

Inthe defaultsettingforMode3,HeatSentinelisoff,Freeze

Sentinelis on.

PressMODEuntila 3appearsinthefirstdigitofthedisplayfor
FreezeSentinelmode.TheCOOL.LEDlightqnthemaincontrol.

willbeon.PressHQDEagaintochanqetotheHeatSentinel.The

HEATLEDlightonthemaincontrolw_lbeon.Pressthedown

arrowfor OFF"u "or theuparrowforON"n." Thisisshown
inthesecond`digitat thedisplay.PressAUXSETto contirmyour

selectionandexitAUXSETmode,or pressMODEtocontinue
settingotherfunctions.

VhenFreezeSentinelisactivated,it automaticallyprovides

eatwithout userinterface.Thishelpsto preventplumbing

damagebyturningthe heaterandindoorfan ONat41%and
OFFat 46%.

WhenHea_Sentinelisactivated,it automaticallyprovides

coolingwithout userinterface.Thishelpsto preventan
excessivelyhot room byturningtheairconditionerONat85%

andOFFat80°F.
NOTE:Thesefunctionsareactivewheneverthe unitis

pluggedin,evenifthe unit is in the STOPposition.

Constant ON Fan

Thedefaultsettingfor Mode4 isOFF.

PressMODEuntila4appearsinthefirstdigitofthe displaytoset
thefan to runcontinuouslyat highspeed,eveniftheunitisin

theSTOPposition.PressthedownarrowforOFF"u" orthe up
arrowfor ON"n." Thisisshownin the seconddigitof the

display.PressAUXSETto confirmyourselectionandexitAUX
SETmode,orpressMODEto continuesettingotherfunctions.

_COOL

HIGH

U --LOW

-- AUTO

-- FAN

-- HEAT

FreezeSentinelOFF

_COOL

3B_ HIGH
FreezeSentinelON

-- LOW

-- AUTO

U --LOW

-- AUTO

HIGH

-- FAN

-- HEAT

--COOL

-- FAN

HeatSentinelOFF

--COOL

3b'_ HIGH
HeatSentinelON

-- LOW

-- AUTO

-- FAN

h

Constant Constant

FanOFF FanON

HEAT

HEAT

[ MODE 5

[ MODE 6

Temperature Limiting

Thedefault settinqfor Mode5 isasfollows:
Cool:0 (60%to 8_°F}
Heat:7 (60%to 85°F}

PressMODEuntila5appearsinthefirstdigitofthe displayfor
TemperatureLimitingcool.mode.Th,eCOOLt_EDlightonthe
maincontrolwill belit.Tochange.toheatmode,pressMODE
agai.nandtheHEATnEDlightonthemain controlwillbelit.To
setthetempeEaturelimits,pressthe upordownarrow keys.The
seconddigitatthedisplaywillbebel_ween0 and7 dependingon

thelimityouwantto set.Thechartshowsthe limitsavailable.
PressAUXSETto confirmyourselectionandexitAUXSETmode,

or pressMODEto continuesettingotherfunctions.

Temperaturelimits--Cool Temperaturelimits--Heat

0=60°Fto 85% 0 = 60% to 65%
1=64°Fto 85% 1 = 60% to 70%

2= 66°Fto 85% 2 = 60% to 72%
3 = 68°Fto 85% 3 =60% to 74%
4= 70°Fto 85% 4 =60% to 76%

5=72°Fto 85% 5 = 60% to 78%

6=74°Fto 85% 6 = 60% to 80°F
7 = 76°Fto 85% 7 =60% to 85%

Remote Thermostat - Class 2

Thedefaultsettingfor Mode6isOFF.

Settingthismodeto ONwillallowtheunittooperate.witha Class
2 RemoteContro/WallThermostat:PressNODEuntila6 appears

inthefirstdigitotthe displayforClass2 mode.Pressthedown
arrowto turntheoptionOFF"u." Presstheuparrowtoturn this
optionON"m." Thisisshownintheseconddigitotthe display.
PressAUXSETtoconfirmyourselectionandexitAUXSETmode,

or pressMODEto continuesettingotherfunctions.

_ HIGH _ COOL

_# _ -- LOW -- FAN

TemperatureLimitingCool- Limit2

53 --LOW --FAN

TemperatureLimitingHeat- Limit3

--AUTO --HEAT

HIGH --COOL

--AUTO reHEAT

C Cn

Class2OFF Class2 ON

[ MODE 7 I Duct Mode

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Thedefaultsettingfor Mode7is OFF.
Thissettingisusedwhentheunitis installedusinga

duct adapterkit. if the unitisducted,theDuctNode
needsto besettoON.Thisincreasesthe fanspeedto

ensurepropercirculation.
PressMODEuntil a 7 appearsinthefirst digitofthe

display.Pressthe upor downarrowkeysto setthis
sw_tchto OFF"u" or ON"n." Thisisshowninthe

seconddigitofthedisplay.PressAUXSETto confirm

your selectionand exitAUXSETmode.

[ MODE 8 All-Electric Heat (AZ6100 only)

Thedefaultsettingfor Mode8is OFF.
Thiselectricheat optionfunctionsonly onthe 6100

model.WhenthisoptionisON"n," heatpump
operationis lockedout, causingthe unitto provide

onlyelectricresistanceheat.

TosetAll-ElectricHeatoption,pressMODEuntilan 8

appears in the first digit of the display.Pressthe upor
downarrowkeysto setthisswitchto OFF"u" or

ON"n." Thisisshownin theseconddigitofthedisplay.

[ MODE 9 Heat Boost (AZ6100 only)

ThedefaultsettingforHode9 isOFF.

WhenHeatBoostisONandoutertemperaturesare
between25°Fand46°F,heatpumponlyoperationis

lockedout.Thissettingisusedto providesupplementary
heatto theheatpumpoperationbyelectricresistance

heatin conditionswherethe heatpump-onlyoperation
isnotsufficientto maintaina consistent,comfortable

roomtemperature.NOTE:TemperatureBoostoption
shouldnotbeusedwith remotethermostatoperation.

Thiswillcausetheunitto switchto resistanceheatwhen

theoutdoortemperatureis46°F.

ForHodelAZ6100,pressMODEto continuesetting
otherfunctions.PressingMODEonModelAZ/4IO0will

returnyouto AUXSETmodeandan"AU"willappearin

the display.

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DuctModeOFF DuctModeON

PressAUXSETtoconfirmyour selectionandexitAUXSET
mode,or pressNODEtocontinuesettingotherfunctions.

on

All-Electric All-Electric

HeatOFF HeatON

TosetHeatBoost,pressMODEuntila 9appearsinthe
firstdigitofthe display.Presstheupor downarrow keys

to setthisswitchtoOFF"u" orON"n ."Thisisshown

intheseconddigitofthedisplay.PressAUXSETto
confirmyourselectionandexitAUXSETmode.

HeatBoostOFF HeatBoostON

Auxiliary Controls--Terminal Connections

Theauxiliarycontrolsarelocatedbehindtheroom

cabinetbeneaththeaccesscover.

Turnoffandunplugtheunit.

r--_Removethe roomcabinet.SeetheToRemovethe

RoomCabinetsection.

[] Removethescrewfromtheaccesscover.
I--_Tomakewiringconnections,insertthewiresintothe

bottomoftheterminalsandtightenscrewssecurely.

I_lAfter alldesiredconnectionshavebeenmade,

replacetheaccesscoverandroomcabinet.

CentralDeskControl

ExternalFan

Theownerisresponsiblefor makingallconnectionsand

settingtheappropriateAUXSETmode.

.4,CAUTION:

improperwiringmaydamagetheZonelineelectronics.
Nocommonbusingispermitted.Damageorerratic
operationmayresult.Aseparatewirepairmustberun

from eachseparatecontrollingswitchto eachindividual
Zoneline.

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I LCommon

_ hite - Heater

Yellow- Compressor

Black- Solenoid(AZ61only)
Green-HighSpeedFan

Green-LowSpeedFan 7

Red- 24 V AConly

Auxiliary controlsonyour Zoneline.

External Fan (Obtained locally)

Whenconnected,anauxiliaryorexternalfancan be

controlledwith the indoorfan motoron theZoneline.
Connectionsprovide24VACtoenergizea remoterelay,

turningontheexternalfan.

Central Desk Control

Whenconnected,theunitcanbeturnedONorOFFwith

aswitchlocatedat theCentralControlPanel.A separate

wirepairmustbe runfrom eachseparatecontrolling

switchtoeachindividualZoneline.
Referto NODE2on page5forfansettingoptions.

Remote Thermostat

Whenconnectedto a remotethermostat,theindoorair
temperaturesensingisshiftedfromthe unittothe

remotethermostat.Forthisreason,theunitswilloperate
slightlydifferentlywhenconnectedtoa remote

thermostat.Thefollowingchartshowstheunitoperation
whenconnectedtoa remotethermostat.

NOTE:TheClass2Nodesetting(Mode6)mustbesetto
ON"n" forthe unitto operatewitha Class2Remote

WallThermostat.(Seetheinstallationinstructions

supplied with the remote thermostat and Hode Green- HighSpeedFan--
instructions on page 7.) Black-Solenoid

I I II

h_ External Fan

o°j °o 0.1o

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I__ Central Desk Control

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Red- 24V AC only J

Green-LowSpeedFan--

5 b'_ Yellow- Compressor

Class2ShownON

IMPORTANT:TheZonelinethermostat

connectionsprovide24VAConly.
Ifusingadigital/electronicwallthermostat,you mustset caremustbeusedinconnectingthewires.Noline

ittothe24VACsetting.SeetheInstallationInstructions voltageconnectionsshouldbemadeto anycircuit.

forthewallthermostat. Isolateallwiresin buildingfromlinevoltage.

Feature

Indoor Frost Control
FreezeSentinel

Auto FanSpeed

Electronic Temperature Limiting

Switch to Resistance Heat Based

OnIndoor Temperature

Switch to Resistance Heat Based

OnOutdoorTemperature
ReverseCycle Defrost

Simultaneous Resistance Heat
with Heat Pump

Resistance Heat Lockout

"Smart Fan" Fan Cycle

Central Desk Control Yes Yes

Determined by

Remote Thermostat

Fan ON/AUTOSetOn FanON/AUTOSet On

Remote Thermostat RemoteThermostat

electronicscan resultfromimproperconnections.Special

Heat Pump

Yes
Yes

No
No

Yes
Yes N/A

No N/A

Yes N/A

White- Heater

Common

A CAUTION:

Damageto awallthermostatorto theZoneline

ElectricHeat

Yes
Yes

No
No

N/A
N/A

Care and cleaning.

Room Cabinet and Case

Turnthe Zoneline off and disconnect the
power supply.

Outdoor Coils

Thecoilson the outdoor side ofthe Zoneline should
be checked regularly. If they are clogged with dirt

or soot, they may be professionally steam cleaned.
Youwill need to remove the unit from the wall

sleeveto inspectthe coils.Thedirt buildup occurs
on the fan side of the outdoor coil.

Toclean, usewater and a mild detergent.

Donot usebleach or abrasives.Somecommercial
cleaners may damage the plastic parts.

Coils

Grille

Cleanthe outsidecoilsregularly.

Base Pan

In some installations, dirt or other debrismay be
blown into the unit from the outside and settle in

the basepan (thebottom of the unit).

Ventilation Filter

If the vent door is open,accessrequiresthe removal
of the unit from the wall sleeve.Cleanthe vent filter

twice ayear or as required.
TurntheZonelineoff and unplug beforecleaning.

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Insome areas of the United States,a naturally

occurring "gel-like"or "slime-like"substancemay be
seeninthe base pan.

Checkit periodicallyand clean, if necessary.

Toclean the vent filter:

IMPORTANT:

Thisfilter is not removable.Trying to remove this
filter will damage the unit.

• Usea vacuum to remove debris from the filter.

• Usea damp rag to wipe down the filter and
surrounding area after vacuuming.

shipping screws
(if operation is

desired)

9

Care and cleaning.

Tomaintain optimum performance, cleanthe filters at least every30 days.

Air Filters

Toremove the air filters:

Pullupt

2Airfilters

D#ty filter--Needs cleaning Clogged filter--Great/y

reduces cooling, heating
and airf/ow

Turn the Zoneline off before cleaning.

Themost important thing you can do to maintain
the Zoneline isto clean the filter at least every

30 days.Cloggedfilters reduce cooling, heating
and air flow.

Keeping these filters cleanwill'.

• Decreasecost ofoperation.

• Saveenergy.

• Preventclogged heat exchanger coils.

• Reducethe risk of premature component failure.
Tocleanthe air filters:

• Vacuum off the heavy soil.

• Runwater through the filters from the
back side.

• Drythoroughly before replacing.

NOTE:The air filters are interchangeable
and will fit in either the right or left side.

To replace the air filters:

Pushdown

^,.,CAUTION:oonot operate the

Zoneline without the filters in place. If a filter
becomes torn or damaged, it should be replaced

immediately.

Operating without the filters in place or with
damaged filters will allow dirt and dust to reach

the indoor coiland reduce the cooling,heating,
airflow and efficiency of the unit.

Replacementfilters are available from your

salesperson,GEdealer,GEServiceand Parts
Center or authorized Customer Care servicers.

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Installation

Zoneline Air

Instructions

I Questions? cull 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visitour Website at:GEAppliunces.com I

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Sovetheseinstructionsfor

Io¢oiinspector'suse

•IMPORTANT -Observeo,,governing

codes ond ordinonces

• Note to Installer- Be sure to leovethese

instructionswiththe owner

• Note to Owner - Keep these instructionsfor

futurereference

• Properinstollotionisthe responsibilityofthe instolier

• Product foiluredue to improper instollotionisnot
covered under the Worronty

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillipsscrewdriver

IMPORTANTELECTRICAL

SAFETY-READCAREFULLY

-_ CAUTION:

Follow the National Electrical Code (NEC)or local
codes and ordinances.

For personal safety, this Zoneline must be properly
grounded.

Protective devices (fuses or circuit breakers)
acceptable for Zoneline installations are specified

on the nameplate of each unit.
Do not use an extension cord with this unit.

Aluminum building wiring may present special

problems-consult a qualified electrician.

When the unit is in the OFF position, there is

still voltage to the electrical controls.
Disconnect the power to the unit before

servicing by:
1 Removing the power cord (if it has one) from

the wall receptacle.

OR
2 Removing the branch circuit fuses or turning

the circuit breakers off at the panel.

Conditioners

ZONELINE COMPONENTS

Appearance may vary.

Exteriorgrille/louver_ 3

Wallcase_J

Shippedwiththe Zonelineunit

_ Checkthe "EssentialElements"list onthe unitlocatedonfront of the basepan

unit

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Installation Instructions

REPLACING AN EXISTING UNIT?

Checkthe"Essential
Elements"labelfor

importantinformation.

Use the correct wall case

This unit isdesigned to be installed in u GEplastic or

insulated metal wall case.Thisminimizes condensation

from forming on the room sideof the case.

If the current wall case is not insulated,you can reduce

the possibility of condensation forming by installing

insulation kit RAK901L,availablewhere you purchased

the unit.

NOTE:There are several extra holesin the unit sideflanges

for installation in wall cases other than GE.To avoid

damaging the flange insulation,the installer should use
an awl or other sharptool to puncture the insulation in

the appropriate holes before installing the attachment

screws.

Use the correct outdoor grille

You should use the outdoor grilles shown on the

"Essential Elements" label on the base pan.

• If an existinggrille isnot replaced, capacity and
efficiency will be reduced and the unit may fail to
operate properly or fail prematurely. A deflector kit,
RAK40,may be used with grillesthat were not designed
for your new GEZonelines.The RAK40contains air
deflectors and gaskets that mount to the unit to direct
the hot exhaust air away from the air intake to allow
the unitto function properly.Thegrille must have a

65% minimum free area.

• Anyvertical deflectors in the existing rear grille should
be removed to decrease condenser air recirculation

that can cause the unit to "short-cycle" and lead to
premature component failure.

Replacing a ducted unit

New ducted installation:
If this unit isto be installed in a new ducted application

usinga duct adapter kit, the kit must be installed before

the unit is placed inthe wall case.The installation

instructions are packed with the kit.

Duct kits available:
RAK6052

RAK601/602

Existing ducted installation:
Replacement of an existing ducted unit may require

different components. Requestthis information from your
salesrepresentative.

• Replacing 230/208 volt units:
Seepage 13.

• Replacing 265 volt units:
Seepage 14.

When usinga duct kit, you must always turn Mode 7 to

ON"Ira ."SeeMode instructions on page 7.

DuctMode
ShownON

Use the correct power cord
Local codes may require the use of arc fault or leakage

current detection devices on 230/208-volt installations.

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Installation Instructions

230/208 VOLT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPTIONS

HOW TO CONNECT

1. Remove the room cabinet.

2. Connect to electrical power.

3. Review the following steps for applicable supply
voltages.

4. Reinstall the room cabinet.

POWER CORD

CONNECTION

A power supplykit with LCDImust be usedto supply power
to the Zonelineunit.Theappropriatekit isdetermined by

the voltage, the means of electrical connection and
the amperage of the branch circuit.

Power supply kit

Connections of 208 or 230-volt circuits may be with (]

power supply kit or (]junction box kit.

All wiring, including installation of the receptacle, must

be in accordance with the NECand local codes,
ordinances and regulations. Codes require the use of
an arc fault or leakage current detection device on the

power cord except direct connect. Besure to select the
correct cord for your installation.

Power cords may include an arc fault interruption
or a leakage current detection interruption device.

A test and reset button is provided on the plug case

or the inline case. The device should be tested on
a periodic basis by first pressing the TESTbutton

and then the RESETbutton. If the TESTbutton does
not trip or if the RESETbutton will not stoy engaged,

discontinue use of the Zoneline and contact a
qualified service technician.

ELECTRICALSUBBASE

CONNECTION

230/208-volt models may be installed using one
of the following electrical subbases:

Branch Circuit and Proper GE

Unit Amperage Rating Subbase Kit

15 RAK204D15P

20 RAK204D20P
30 RAK204D30P*

*Not approved for use on 7000 BTUmodels.

Electricalsubbases provide an enclosurefor direct
connection or enclosedreceptacles. Thesubbase kit

includes the power cord.

The instructions provided with the selectedsubbase kit

must be carefullyfollowed. It isthe responsibility of the
installer to ensure the connection of components isdone

in accordance with these instructions and all electrical
codes.

Tandem Perpendicular LargeTandem

15Amp. 20Amp. 30 Amp.

230/208-voltreceptacleconfiguration.

Branch Circuit and Proper GE Power Cord

Unit Amperage Rating with LCDI Device

15 RAK3153A
20 RAK3203A

30 RAK3303*

*Not Gpproved for use on 7000 BTU models.

DIRECT CONNECTION

Order the following Kit for 2:30/208-volt direct

connection us required:

Branch Circuit and Power Supply Power

Unit Amperage Rating Accessory Supply Kit

15 RAK4002A RAK4157
20 RAK4002A RAK4207

30 RAK4002A RAK4307*

*Not approved for use on 7000 BTU models.
Skip to the "MAKE ELECTRICALCONNECTION TO THE UNIT"

section.

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Installation Instructions

265 VOLT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPTIONS

WARNING:

Connectionof this 265VAC product to a branch circuit
MUSTbe done bydirect connection in accordance with

the National ElectricalCode. Pluggingthis unit into a

building-mounted exposed receptacle isnot permitted
by code.

These models must be installed usingthe appropriate

GEpower supply kitfor the branch circuit amperage and

the electrical resistance heater wattage desired.Usethe

POWERCONNECTIONCHARTon page 16to determine

the correct kit required.One of the following installation

methods (Aor B)must be used.

A. FOR SUBBASE INSTALLATION

Electricalsubbase kitsare available to provide a flexible
enclosurefor direct connection.

Branch Circuit and Proper GE Power

Unit Amperage Rating Subbase Kit Supply Kit

15 RAK204E15 RAK5172
20 RAK204E20 RAK5202

B. FOR DIRECTCONNECT

INSTALLATION

If an electricalsubbase is not used,direct connection to
branch circuit wiring insidethe providedjunction box must

be done in accordance with the following steps.
Orderthe following Kit for 265-volt direct connection

asrequired:

Branch Circuit and Power

Unit Amperage Rating Supply Kit

15 RAK5157
20 RAK5207

:30 RAK5307*

*Not approved for use on 7000 BTUmodels.
Proceed to the "MAKE ELECTRICALCONNECTION TO THE
UNIT" section.

NOTE:Order Kit RAK4002CWto enable a quick
disconnect inside the junction box.

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30 RAK204E30 RAK5302*

*Not approved for useon 7000 BTUmodels.

The instructions provided with the selected subbase kit

must be carefullyfollowed. It isthe responsibility of the
installer to ensure the connection of components is done

in accordance with these instructions and all electrical
codes.

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Installation Instructions

MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE UNIT

m REMOVE JUNCTION BOX

1. Removethejunction boxcover by removing the front
two screws.

2. Removethe junction box by removing the top and
bottom rear screws. Note how the tabs on the lower

left sideof thejunction box serveto hold the sidein
place.Thiswillhelpwhenthe box isbeing reinstalled.

Unitconnector

Junction
boxcover

\Junction

box

Izl CONNECT THE CORDSET

Plug the connector, provided in the Direct Connect Kit,
fully into place in the unit mating connector. Be sure
the locking tabs at the sides are engaged.

NOTE:Order Kit RAK4OO2CWto enable a quick
disconnect inside the junction box.

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IYJATTACH CONDUIT

1. Usethe roundknockoutat the bottom ofthejunctionbox
to attach conduitcomingfromthe branchcircuit.

Removetheknockout,attachthe conduitandbringwires

intothejunctionbox.Leave6" ofwire free attheend of
theconduitto allowconnectionsto be made.

2. If a fuse and fuseholder are to be used,the
knockout at the top of the box isfor mounting

a Bussfuseholder. Besurethe fuse and fuseholder
ore of the same rating as the branch circuit.

Leadwiresat the fusecan be either soldered inplace
or attached using UL-listed 1/4" female (receptacle)
crimp connectors. Followlocal codes.

_-I REINSTALL JUNCTION BOX

• Reinstallthejunction box byengaging the left tabs
on the lower right face of the unit, aligning the screw
holesat the top and bottom and driving the two

screws until secure. Be surethat allwire leadsare
insidethe boxand not pinched between the box and

the unit. Thegreen insulated ground wire from the unit
MUSTbe connected to the branch circuit ground wire.

Make all wire connections by using appropriate
UL-listedelectrical connectors and techniques
(blackto black,white to white and green to green).

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[] REINSTALLJUNCTION BOXCOVER

1. Carefully tuck all wires and connections back inside

thejunction box.Besure there are no loose
connections or stray uninsulated wires exposed.

2. Placethe junction box cover in place. Replacethe two

screws removed earlier and tighten securely.

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230/208 Volt

Power Supply Kits

with Current Leakage

Detection Device

RAK3203A
RAK3153A I

RAK3303*

Installation Instructions

POWER CONNECTION CHART

Power Cord Connections

Wall Plug

Configuration

Perpendicular

Tandem J

Large Tandem

Circuit Protective Device

15-Amp Time-Delay Fuse or Breaker
20-Amp Time-Delay Fuse or Breaker
30-Amp Time-Delay Fuse or Breaker

Direct Connections

Heater Wattage
@230/208 Volts

2.40/2.32 KW

3.30/3.20 KW

4.70/4.53 KW

230/208 Volt

Power Supply Kits

RAK4207
RAK4157 I

RAK4307*

265 Volt

Power Supply Kits

RAK5157 J 15-Amp Time-Delay Fuseor Breaker
RAK5307* 30-Amp Time-Delay Fuseor Breaker

RAK5207 J 20-Amp Time-Delay Fuseor Breaker

*Not approved for use on 7000 BTUH units.

Circuit Protective Device

15-Amp Time-Delay Fuseor Breaker
20-Amp Time-Delay Fuseor Breaker
30-Amp Time-Delay Fuseor Breaker

Circuit Protective Device

Heater Wattage
@2301208Volts

2.40/2.:32 KW
:3.30/3.20 KW

4.70/4.53 KW

Heater Wattage

@265 Volts

2.40 KW

:3.40 KW

4.80 KW

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE ZONELINE

[] INSTALL THE WALL CASE AND

EXTERIOR GRILLE

TheRAB71Aseriesor RAB77A4wall case must be
properly installed per instructions packed with the case.

• Removethe corrugated stiffener and the outdoor
protective panel. Usethe slit inthe outdoor panel
asa handhold and push out.

panel

Stiffener

• Installthe exterior grille from the room side following
instructions packed with the grille.

Insulated Wall Case

Thisunit is designedto be installed in a GEplastic
or an insulated steelwall case.This minimizes

condensation from forming on the room sideof
the case.

TheRAB71Aserieswallcases are insulated.Insulation kit
RAK901Lisavailable for usewith RAB77A4or existing

uninsulated wall caseswhen needed.
NOTE:For installation with a subbase or duct adapter,

seethe instructions packedwith those kits.

IYI PREPARE THE UNIT

• Carefullyremove shippingtape and foam shipping
blocksfrom the room cabinet, compressor and
vent door. There may be multiple blocks and pieces
of shipping tape that need to be removed.

(Locationsma,

• Removethe room cabinet by pulling itout at the
bottom to release it (1);thenlift it up to clear the rail
along the unit top (2).

• Ifvent door isto be operational, removeshippingscrews
from the front sideofthe vent door,ifpresent.

Removetwo

screws

(ifoperationis
desired)

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE ZONELINE (cont.)

IYI INSTALL THE UNIT INTO THE

WALL CASE

Slidethe unit into the wall case and secure with four
screws through the unit flange holes.

NOTE:There are several extra holes in the unit side

flanges for installation in wall cases other than GE.
To avoid damaging the flange insulation, the installer

should use an awl or other sharp tool to puncture the
insulation in the appropriate holes before installing the

attachment screws.

[] REPLACE THE ROOM CABINET

Reinstallthe room cabinet by hooking the top over
the rail along the unit top (D,then pushing it inat

the bottom (2).

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Installation Instructions

OPTIONAL--DRAIN KIT INSTALLATION

Dry Air 25 Series models are designed to improve dehumidification by 25%. Since more moisture will be removed from
the air, there is a greater possibility that water will drip from the wall case than with a standard unit. To prevent this
water from dripping onto external building walls, we recommend the use of RADIO Drain Kit.

External Drain

See the Installation Instructions
in the RADIOkit.

Alternate:
6" long,1/2" 0.D.straight

coppertube

Internal Drain

See the Installation Instructions in
the RADIOkit.

Squaredrainholes

Steelmountingplate

"_g -._-_Type "A" screw for metal case or

Type"B"screwfor moldedcase

(Thedrainis located
underthe cabinet)

Squaredrainholes Neoprenespongegasket

Steelmountingplate

- _ ,ty_l._Type "A" screw for metal case or

Type"B"screwfor moldedcase

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Beforeyou call for service...

TrOubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the

following pages first and you may not need to call for

ervice.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Zoneline does The unit is • Hake sure the Zoneline plug is pushed completely

not start unplugged, into the outlet.

The power cord is not • Removethe room cabinet and make sure that the
firmly attached, yellow connector on the end ofthe power cord is

firmly engaged.

Thefuse isblown/circuit • Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker istripped, the fuse or reset the breaker.

The unit is waiting for • Thisisnormal. The Zonelinewill start again after
the campressor overload it resets.

protector to reset.
Power failure.

• Ifpower failure occurs,set the mode control to STOP.
When power is restored,set the mode control to the
desiredsetting.

• Thereis a protective time delay(up to 3 minutes)to
prevent tripping of the compressor overload. Forthis
reason,the unit may not start normal heating or cooling

for 3 minutes after it isturned back on.

Thecurrent interrupter
device is tripped.

• Pressthe RESETbuttonlocated on the power cord plug
or the box near the plug.

• Ifthe RESETbutton will not stay engaged,discontinueuse
ofthe Zonelineand contact a qualified servicetechnician.

Zoneline does not cool Indoor airflow • Hake surethere are no curtains, blinds or furniture
or heat as it should is restricted, blocking the front of the Zoneline.

Outdoor airflow is
restricted or recirculated.

• Hake sure the rear grille isnot restricted.Thiscon
cause the unitto cycle offdue to the compressor
overload protector.

• Outdoor grille must have a minimum of 65% free area.

Non-GEgrillesmay betoo restrictive for proper

performance. Consultyour salesperson for assistance.

The temp control may • Turn the control to a lower or higher setting.
not be set properly. NOTE:The temperature limiter may be limiting the

temperature range.

The air filter is dirty. • Clean the filter at least every 30 days.

See the Operating Instructions section.

The room may hove • When the Zoneline is first turned on you need to
been hot or cold. allow time for the room to cool down or warm up.

Outdoor air is • Set the vent control to the closed position.
entering the room.

Buming odor at the start
of heating operation

Dust is on the surfoce

of the heating element.

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• This con cause a "burning" odor at the beginning of
the heating operation. This odor should quickly fade.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
The air is not always The heat pump is not • This is normal. The heat pump willproduce warm air

cool or hot during producing hot air. but not as hot as air produced when the higher-cost
operation electric heat is used.

The Smart Fan Auxiliary
Controls may be set to

continuous fan.

This causes the fan to blow room temperature air
even when the compressor or heater cycles off.
The continuous air movement provides better
overall temperature control in the cool mode.

See Smart Fan - Cooling/Heating on page 5.

The air does not feel
warm enough during

heating operation

The unit is not
blowing out air

The electric heating
feature does not work

Temperature display
flashes

The heat pump alone
produces air that feels

cooler than desired.

Usethe Electric Heat Option. This turns off the

heat pump and warms with electric heat only.

NOTE:Use of this option will result in increased energy

consumption.

The Smart Fan Auxiliary • See Smart Fan - Cooling/Heating on page 5.
Controls may be set to cycle.

The power cord is not
firmly attached.

• Remove the room cabinet and make sure that the
yellow connector on the end of the power cord is

firmly engaged.

The compressor may
have failed.

• Set the operation control to STOPand then restart
the unit. If the flashing light reappears within

30 minutes, call for service.

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Things that are normal.

Normal Operating Sounds

pI NG! POP!

"CLICK"

Youmay hear a pinging noisecaused by water being
picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy

days or when the humidity is high.Thisdesignfeature
helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.

Youmay hear relays clickwhen the controls cycle
on and off or are adjusted to change the room

temperature.

DRIP

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WHIR!

Water will collect in the basepan during high humidity
or on rainy days.Thewater may overflow and drip

from the outdoor sideof the unit.

Theindoor fan runs continuously when the unit is
operating in the cooling mode, unlessthe Smart Fan

Auxiliary Control isset to cycle.Thiswill cause the fan
to cycle on and off with the compressor.Youmay also

hear a fan noisestop and start.
Thereare times when the fan on the unitwill run even
when the unit is not heating or cooling. Ifthe system is

set up to be in continuous fan the indoor fan will run
regardless if the unit may be cooling or heating. Other
times the fan will run longer than the heating/cooling

cycleor kick on occasionally. Thisis normal and is
done to improve room comfort and balance.

Youmay notice a few minutes delay instarting if you
try to restart the Zonelinetoo soonafter turning it

off or ifyou adjust the thermostat right after the
compressor hasshut off. This isdue to a built-in

restart protector for the compressor that causes
a :3-minutedelay.

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...._i__............. Duringthe defrost cycle,both indoor and outdoor fans

COMPRESSOR

PROTECTION

stop and the compressor will operate in the cooling
mode to remove frost from the outdoor coil.After

defrost, the unit will restart in electric heat to quickly
warm the room to the desired comfort level.

Toprotect the compressor and prevent short cycling,
the unit is designedto run for a minimum of :3minutes

after the compressor starts at any thermostat setting.

ZonelineWarranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers

or on authorized Customer Core®technician. To schedule service,
on-line, visit us at GEApplionces.com,or coil 800.GE.CARES

(800.4322737). For service in Canada, contact Gordon Williams
Corp. at 1.888.209.0999. Please have serial number and model

Stapleyour receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

number available when calling for service.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year Any part of the Zonelinewhich foils due to o defect in materials or workmanship. During this
From the dote of the limited one-year warranty, GEwill also provide,free of charge, oil lobar and related serviceto

original purchase replace the defective port.

FiveYears

From the dote of the
original purchase

FiveYears

From the dote of the
original purchase

What GE Will Not Cover:

Any port of the sealed refrigerating system (thecompressor,condenser,evuporotor and oil

connecting tubing) which foils due to u defect in materials or workmanship. During this
four-year limited additional warranty, GEwill also provide,free of charge, oil lobar and

related service to replacethe defective port.
Forthe second through the fifth year from the dote of original purchase,GEwill replace

certain parts that foil due to o defect in muteriols orworkmanship. Portscovered ore fan
motors, switches,thermostats, heater,heater protectors, compressoroverload, solenoids,

circuit boards,auxiliary controls,thermistors, frost controls, ICRpump,capacitors, varistors
and indoor blower bearing. During this four-year limited additional warranty, you will be

responsiblefor any lobar or on-site servicecosts.

• Service trips to your site to teach you how to use •
the product.

• Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

If you have an installation problem, or if the air
conditioneris of improper cooling capocity for the •

intended use, contact your deoler or installer. You
are responsible for providing adequate electrical

connecting facilities.

• In commerciallocations, Iobor necessary to move the

unit to o location where it isaccessible for service by
an individual technician.

• Failure or domoge resulting from corrosiondue to

installation in an environment containing corrosive
chemicals.

• Replacement of fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

Wurmnty. Any implied wermnties, including the implied wurmnties of merchentebility or fitness for e perticuler
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited

purpose, ere limited to one yeer or the shortest period ellowed by lew.

Failure of the product resulting from modifications

to the product or due to unreasonable use, including
failure to provide reasonable and necessary

mointenance.
Failure or domage resulting from corrosiondue

to installation in o coastalenvironment, except
for models treated with speciol factory-applied

anti-corrosion protection as designated in

the model number.

• Damoge to product caused by improper power supply
voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

• Incidental or consequentiol domoge to personal property

caused by possible defects with this air conditioner.

• Damoge caused after delivery.

• Product not accessible to provide required service.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for use within the USA and Canada. If the product is located in on area where service by o GEAuthorized

Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for o trip charge or you may be required to bring the
product to on Authorized GEService location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of
shipping or service coils to your site.

Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also hove other rights which vary from state
to state or province to province. To know what your legal rights (]re, consult your local, state or provincial
consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper

servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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