GE ARC13AHC Series User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
AIR CONDITIONER
RV
49-5000406 Rev. 5 05-21 GEA
SAFETY INFORMATION .........3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before You Begin ......................4
Tools You will Need....................4
RARMN_ _ Parts List ...................5
RAREN_ _ Parts List ...................6
RARED_ _ Parts List ...................7
Roof Requirements ....................8
Roof Requirements and Prep ............9
Electrical Requirements ................9
Placing Unit on Roof ...................9
Installing Unit ........................10
Electrical Control Installation........... 11
USING THE AIR CONDITIONER
Controls .............................12
Air Direction .........................13
Normal Operating Sounds .............13
CARE AND CLEANING
Indoor Panel .........................14
Air Filter.............................14
Annual Maintenance...................14
TROUBLESHOOTING............15
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ........16
LIMITED WARRANTY ...........17
CONSUMER SUPPORT ..........18
Rooftop Units:
ARC13AHC_
ARC13AAC_
ARC15AAC_
ARH13AHC_
ARH15AAC_
Indoor Assemblies
RARMN_ _
RAREN_ _
RARED_ _
ENGLISH
Write the model and serial numbers
here:
Model #_______________
Serial # _______________
You can find them on a label on the
air conditioner.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
fire, electric shock or personal injury.
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described in this Owner’s Manual.
ŶThis air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
ŶReplace immediately all electric service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged.
ŶTurn the unit OFF and disconnect all power to the
vehicle before cleaning and servicing.
ŶTo avoid risk of injury or property damage, the air
conditioner should only be serviced by a qualified
servicer who holds a current valid certificate from
an industry-accredited assessment authority, which
authorizes their competence to handle refrigerants
safely in accordance with industry recognized
assessment specifications.
ŶFor your safety, do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
ŶAll air conditioners contain refrigerants, which under federal
law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are
getting rid of an old product with refrigerants, check with
the company handling disposal about what to do.
Ŷ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.
WARNING
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

449-5000406 Rev. 5
Installation Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
•Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires a
qualified RV technician.
• Completion time – Approximately 1 hour
• We recommend that two people install this product.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
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installation procedures as described in these
instructions when installing this air conditioner.
Questions? Call 1-877-540-7837 or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips head screwdriver
Ruler or tape measure
Pencil
Level
Scissors or knife
Torque Wrench (0-60 in-lbs)
Drill and 1/8” drill bit
CAUTION
Be cautious of sharp edges as they may cause injury.
When lifting the air conditioner, use 2 people to lift.
Electrical wiring may be present between roof and
ceiling. Be sure that power is disconnected at the
mains and battery. Be sure that the gas supply is shut
off. Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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RARMN_ _
Mechanical
Non-Ducted
RAREN_ _
Electronic
Non-Ducted
RARED_ _
Electronic Ducted
Elec. Control
RARMC_ _
RAREC_ _
99
Wall Thermostat
RARWT_ _ 99
Table #1 - Model Compatibility List
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Mechanical Non-
Ducted
RAREN_ _
Electronic Non-Ducted RARED_ _ Electronic
Ducted
MCA
MIN Circuit
Ampacity
MOP
MAX Circuit Rating
of Overcurrent
ARC13AHC_ 999 15A 20A
ARC13AAC_ 999 20A 20A
ARC15AAC_ 999 20A 20A
ARH13AHC_ 99 15A 20A
ARH15AAC_ 99 20A 20A

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
RARMN_ _- Mechanical Non-Ducted
Check the contents of the accessories supplied with your air conditioner as shown below:
Number Part Name QTY.
1 Filter Cover 1
2 Filter 1
3 Knobs 2
4 Ceiling Panel 1
5 Side Discharge Ports 4
6 Direct Discharge Guide 1
7 Mounting template 1
8 Junction Box Cover 1
9 Connection Shield 1
10 Air division baffle 1
11 M8 Mounting Bolts 4
12 Wood screws 8
13 Sheet metal screws 2
11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12 13

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Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Number Part Name QTY.
1 Filter Cover 1
2 Filter 1
3 Ceiling Panel 1
4 Side Discharge Ports 4
5 Direct Discharge Guide 1
6 Mounting template 1
7 Blanking Plate 1
8 Air division baffle 1
9 M8 Mounting Bolts 4
10 Wood screws 8
11 Sheet metal screws 8
1
23
4
5
6
7
9
10
8
11
RAREN_ _- Electronic Non-Ducted
Check the contents of the accessories supplied with your air conditioner as shown below:

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Number Part Name QTY.
1 Filter Cover 1
2 Filter 1
3 Screw Cover (left and right) 2
4 Ceiling Panel 1
5 Mounting template 1
6 Air division baffle 1
7 M8 Mounting Bolts 4
8 Wood Screws 8
9 Sheet metal screws 9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RARED_ _- Electronic Ducted
Check the contents of the accessories supplied with your air conditioner as shown below:
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
A. ROOF REQUIREMENTS AND DETERMINING LOCATION FOR INSTALLATION
Air conditioners covered in this manual are designed
for installation on an RV’s roof.
Installation of this air conditioner must be in accordance
with NFPA 1192 and NFPA 70.
For proper installation, there must be a 14 ñ»๢” x 14 ñ»๢”
(+/-ï»๞”) square opening in the roof and ceiling of the
RV.
There must be 2 to 6 inches between the RV ceiling
and roof.
Air conditioners covered in this manual are designed to
fit over preexisting roof vent openings.
If a roof vent opening isn’t available, use the following
guidelines:
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respect to the RV roof if parked on a flat, level surface .
Roof at the point of installation can have a maximum 15
degree tilt towards the front or rear of the RV.
Figure 1: Outdoor Unit
Figure 2: Indoor Non-Ducted Unit
Figure 3: Indoor Ducted Unit
Figure 1: Outdoor unit:
32 - 7/8” 27 - 3/4”
13 - 7/8”
Figure 2: Indoor Non-Ducted Unit:
23”
21”
2 -1/2”
14 - 3/8”
3 - 3/8”
14
-
3/8”
6”
2 - 5/8”
Roof opening
18”
Center Line of unit
Keep at least 18” free of obstructions at rear of unit.
Roof opening
Front
13 - 3/4” 4 - 3/4”
WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Death or serious injury can result from failure to follow these instructions.
• Disconnect 115VAC and 12VDC power supply before beginning installation and/or servicing
• Ensure product is properly grounded according to the applicable codes
• Replace all parts and panels before operating
Figure 3: Indoor Ducted Unit:
17”
17”
5/8”
Roof Opening
14 - 3/8”
14 - 3/8”
1 - 3/8”
1 - 3/8”

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Installation Instructions
C. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
These models require a 115-volt, 60-Hz protected with
either a 15-amp or 20-amp time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker (see table 1 on page 4).
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with ground.
Be sure that 16” of supply wire is passed through the
framing. This ensures enough wire is available for an
easy connection in the junction box.
B. ROOF REQUIREMENTS AND
PREPARATION
If a preexisting roof vent opening will be used:
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2. Seal all holes and seams with a weather resistant
sealant.
3. Measure the width and length of the vent opening.
If the opening doesn’t comply with the requirements
from section A, it must be resized.
If a preexisting opening will not be used, a new opening
will be cut through both the roof and ceiling of the RV.
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members.
2. Do NOT cut structural roof members to create
opening for this air conditioner. Doing so may
cause damage to RV and air conditioner.
3. Do NOT create a low spot on the RV roof. Water
can pool and may leak through the opening.
The square opening must be boxed with framing
at least 3/4” thick to withstand the load from the
compression bolts.
Be sure to provide an access hole for RV wiring
toward the front of the 14 ñ»๢” x 14 ñ»๢” opening.
Roof and RV structure at point of install must be
strong enough to support air conditioner without
any deflection. If in doubt, please contact your RV
manufacturer. Deflection will allow water to pool at the
air conditioner’s gasket, and may cause a leak.
D. PLACING UNIT ON ROOF
CAUTION LIFTING HAZARD. Ensure proper
lifting methods and controls are
used when lifting unit to the RV roof. Failure to do so
can result in injury.
1. Remove unit from packaging and dispose of
packaging.
2. Do not slide the unit on its mounting gasket.
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people, lift the unit and place it over the prepared
opening. The front of the unit must face the RV’s
direction of travel. Damage to condenser fan and
coil will occur if this instruction is not followed.
WARNING It is important that these installation
instructions are read and understood before
installation and use.
Failure to securely install the unit to the RV before
moving the RV may result in personal injury or death.
Do not operate the unit or recreational vehicle until the
unit is fully secured on roof.
3. Bring the ceiling assembly with all provided
mounting hardware into the RV. All work on the
exterior of the RV is now complete.
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E. MECHANICAL NON-DUCTED
INSTALLATION (RARMN_ _)
1. From inside the RV, double check the gasket’s
position and alignment above the roof opening.
Adjust if necessary. The air conditioner can be
moved and adjusted by pushing upwards from
inside the RV.
2. Reach through the base pan and pull the electrical
power cord from the air conditioner through the
ceiling opening.
3. Measure ceiling to roof thickness.
4. Cut rows from the bottom of the foam baffle
according to the table below:
Ceiling to roof thickness (in) Rows to cut
Minimum Maximum
22.510
2.5 3 8
3.5 4 6
4.5 5 4
55.52
5.5 6 0
Best Practice:
Cut away one row at a time and check installation
position of baffle. With the top foam compressed
onto the air conditioner’s base pan, the bottom of the
baffle should be flush to the ceiling opening.
5. Install 2 baffle retainer plates onto the ceiling
assembly (Optional).
6. Place foam baffle into position between 2 retainer
plates.
7. Push the mounting template into the roof opening,
and begin hand-threading each of the 4 mounting
bolts through the nuts in the base pan.
8. Tighten the 4 bolts evenly to 35 ± 5 inch pounds
using a torque wrench at least rated for 0-60 in-lbs.
Even compression is required to prevent leaks
through the gasket.
9. Remove 6 pin connection cover from the ceiling
assembly.
E. MECHANICAL CONTROL
INSTALLATION (cont.)
10. Plug 6 pin connector from the roof mounted air
conditioner into the electronic control box.
11. Reassemble the 6 pin connection cover to the
ceiling assembly.
12. Remove junction box cover.
13. Route the 115 VAC power cord through the strain
relief of the ceiling assembly. Tighten the strain
relief, making sure not to damage the wires.
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neutral to white, and ground to green.
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prevent any potential movement due to vehicle
vibration.
16. Push wires and connections into the junction box.
Reinstall junction box cover.
17. Align plastic ceiling panel to the metal assembly.
18. Install the 2 control knobs.
19. Install the 2 provided sheet metal screws to attach
the plastic panel to the metal assembly. The filter
must be removed to install these screws.
20. Apply pressure to the center of the plastic panel,
drive the 2 wood screws at the location shown in
the figure below. The air discharge doors should
be partially open; otherwise, these screws will be
difficult to drive.
21. Drive the remaining 6 wood screws. The air
discharge doors should be hinged partially open;
otherwise, these screws will be difficult to drive.
22. Assemble the filter to the plastic panel.
23. Installation is complete. Refer to “Controls” on
page 12 before attempting to operate the air
conditioner.
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