GE Zoneline AZ91 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
AIR CONDITIONER
Zoneline®Vertical
95991006 49-7772-3 11-17 GEA
Heat Pump Models
AZ91
Large Chassis
ESPAÑOL
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manual, visit our Website at
www.zoneline.com.
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en español de este manual
de instrucciones, visite nuestro
sitio de internet
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FRANÇAIS
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manual, visit our Website at
www.zoneline.com.
Pour un version français de
ce manuel d’utilisation, veuillez
visiter notre site web à l’adresse
www.zoneline.com.
SAFETY INFORMATION .........3
USING THE ZONELINE
Power Disconnect .....................4
Ventilation Control.....................4
Room Freeze Protection................4
About your Heat Pump .................4
CARE AND CLEANING
Air Filters .............................5
Drain .................................5
Indoor/Outdoor Coils ..................6
Base Pan .............................6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation ........................ 7,8
Ductwork .............................8
Accessories ...........................9
Return Air Grille Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Utility Closet Connection Locations ..10
Typical Closet and Dimensions ......... 11
Installation Sequence .................12
Plenum Installation ...................12
Grille Installation .....................12
Build Base Platform ..................12
Drain connection .....................13
Connect the Top Duct .................14
Thermostat .......................15, 16
Electrical Connection...............17, 18
Installation Checklist ..................18
Connect Power .......................18
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Normal Operating Sounds .............19
Troubleshooting Tips................. 20
Error Codes ..........................21
CONSUMER SUPPORT
Product Registration ..............23, 24
Warranty ............................25
Consumer Support ................... 26

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFETY INFORMATION
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion,
electric shock, property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
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NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
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disposal about what to do.
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and safety standards approved for use with this refrigerant. DO NOT use equipment certified for
R22 refrigerant only.

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Power Disconnect
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FEATURES OF THE ZONELINE
Features
About Your Heat Pump (on some models)
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heat from the outside air—even when the outside
temperature is below freezing— and releasing that heat
indoors.
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don’t change the room thermostat setting very often.
Raising the heat setting 2–3 degrees will cause the
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reach the new temperature setting quickly.
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any setting to prevent short cycling.
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stops after the compressor cycles off.
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than heat pumps and cost more to operate.
Ventilation Control
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When the lever is in the CLOSE position, only the air inside
the room is circulated and filtered.
When the lever is in the OPEN position, some outdoor air
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cooling efficiency.
To close the vent, move the slide lever up.
To open the vent, move the slide lever down.
Energy Tip: Keep the vent control in the CLOSE position.
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NOTE: Ventilation openings are not intended to be the
source of make-up air for building ventilation systems due to
the additional heating and cooling loads generated.
Power
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Room Freeze Protection
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mode as long as power is applied to the unit.
Ventilation
Control Slide
Lever
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
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disconnect on front of the chassis.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or
death.

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Care and Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING
Air Filters
NOTICE: Do not operate the Zoneline without the filter
in place. If a filter becomes torn or damaged, it should
be replaced immediately.
Operating without the filter in place or with a damaged filter
will allow dirt and dust to reach the indoor coil and reduce
the cooling/heating, performance, airflow and efficiency of
the unit.
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filters reduce cooling, heating performance and air flow.
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the risk of premature component failure.
Replacement filters should be purchased from your local
retailer where air conditioner and furnace accessories are
sold.
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NOTE: Use only one filter in the installation.
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or rotate upper filter holder to clear top of the filter.
2. Remove the filter.
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To maintain optimum performance, change the filter at
least every 30 days.
Drain
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area. Check the unit condensate drain periodically. Keep
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Unit-mounted filter
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CARE AND CLEANING
Care and Cleaning
Indoor/Outdoor Coils
The Indoor/Outdoor coils on the Zoneline should be
cleaned and checked regularly.
NOTE: When cleaning the coils do not use acid based
coil cleaners. Care must be taken to avoid bending the
aluminum fins on the coils.
Indoor-Air Coil
Minor amounts of lint and dirt may pass through the
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accumulations can be carefully vacuumed away with a
brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner or professionally
steam cleaned away.
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outdoor-air intake should also be kept free of obstructions.
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opening will reduce the efficiency of your unit and could
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the unit to be removed from the closet. See servicing
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unit.
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the unit from the outside and settle in the base pan (the
bottom of the unit).
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may be present in the base pan.
Check it periodically and clean, if necessary.

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Installation Preparation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT – Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
• IMPORTANT – Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the owner.
• Note to Owner – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
• You must use all supplied parts and use proper
installation procedures as described in these
instructions when installing this air conditioner.
Questions? Call 844-GE4-PTAC (or 844-434-7822 ) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL
SAFETY—READ CAREFULLY
• All electrical connections and wiring MUST
be installed by a qualified electrician.
• Follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) and 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 not running there is still voltage to
the electrical controls.
• Disconnect the power to the unit before servicing
by removing the branch circuit fuses or turning the
circuit breakers off at the panel.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Wire Size Use ONLY wire size recommended for
single outlet branch circuit
Fuse/Circuit
Breaker
User ONLY type and size fuse or
HACR circuit breaker indicted on units
rating plate. Proper over current pro-
tection to the units is the responsibilty
of the owner.
Grounding 8QLW0867EHJURXQGHGIURPEUDQFK
circuit to unit, or through separate
ground wire provided on permanently
connected units. Be sure that branch
circuit is grounded.
Wire Sizing Use recommended wire size given in
tables and install a single branch cir-
cuit. All wiring must comply with local
and national codes.
NOTE: Use copper conductors only.
NOTE: All field wiring must comply with NEC and
local codes. It is the responsibility of the installer
to insure that the electrical codes are met.
• Use ONLY the wiring size recommended for single
outlet branch circuit.
• Proper current protection is the responsibility of the
owner.
Recommended branch circuit wire sizes*
Nameplate
maximum circuit
breaker size
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NOTE: Use copper conductors only.

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Installation Preparation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ductwork
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a recognized method such as the equal friction
method, or velocity reduction method, using the
appropriate duct calculator(s) for the type(s) of duct
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taking into consideration all fittings, registers and/or
diffusers. DO NOT operate unit without a supply
duct attached.
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configuration to perform properly.
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(ESP) available can be estimated from the chartsto
the left. Use these charts to select your fan speed
setting.
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increase static pressure.
NOTICE: Flex duct can collapse and
cause airflow restrictions. Do not use flex duct
for 90° bends or unsupported runs of 5 ft. or
more.
Indoor Air Flow Data
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listed conditions. Under no circumstances should
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of the SPVU under these conditions will result in
inadequate air flow leading to poor performance and/
or premature component failure.
Chart A - CFM - Determining the Indoor CFM
Models
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For single speed thermostats connect to the GL terminal for
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thermostats will use both terminals.
Chart B - Correction Multipliers
Correct CFM (if needed)
Correction Multipliers for:
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Your airflow should be balanced based on many
factors, such as available ESP, room CFM, and
ductwork. Consult an HVAC engineer for proper
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measured with a manometer or pitot tube. Once this
ESP is established, you can calculate the CFM using
the above chart.
Higher CFMs tend to increase 6(16,%/( capacity,
enhance room circulation and increase duct noise,
while lower CFMs tend to increase /$7(17capacity
and reduce noise.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Accessories
ZONELINE COMPONENTS (Large Chassis)
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES for NEW Installation*
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Field Supplied
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required
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Thermostat Kit Number
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Installation Overview
RETURN AIR GRILLE INSTALLATION OPTIONS
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arrangements will cause performance problems.
There are three indoor return air grille installation options. Choose the option that best suits your installation
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UTILITY CLOSET CONNECTION LOCATIONS
IMPORTANT: Plan and locate plenum, electrical connection,
drains and thermostat carefully to avoid interference. Hard-to-
reach locations will make installation and service difficult!
Reference Dimensions
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plenum prior to the unit being
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plenum from the back of the unit.
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chassis installation
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shipped with
vibration isolators
installed.
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all three sides
minimum for service
and installation
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hard conduit for
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