GE Zoneline Heat Pump 5100 series User manual

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IUseandCare&ln*llationGuideI
safe~lnstructioms.........................z
operatinginstructions,mps
Air Louvers.......................................................3
AuxiliaryControls...........................................4
ControlSettings.........................................3,4
Energy-SavingTips......................................11
FanSwitch........................................................4
FreezeSentinel................................................4
RoomCabinet and CaseRemovai..............4
Unit Power Switch..........................................4
VentilationControl.........................................4
care and Cleaning
AirFilter.............................................................5
BasePan...........................................................5
OutdoorCoil.....................................................5
~oomCabinet and Case...............................5
ProblemSolver ...............................11
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ElectricalRequirements................................~
ExtensionCords..............................................6
Grounding.........................................................6
[nstaiiationinstructions.........................6–l~
consumer serviees ...................l5
ApplianceRegistration.................................-z
Model and SerialNumber Location...........2
Warranty .........................-....-...-..-.-BackCOVer
Modek Zonefine@Heat Pump Model
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If youreceivedadamaged
airconditioner.ea
Before usingyour air
Conditioneryread thisbook
carefuIlye Immediatelycontactthe dealer
(orbuilder)thatsold you the
air conditioner.
You’llfind themon alabel
behindthe room cabinet.
It is intendedto help you operate
and maintainyour new air
conditionerproperly. These numbersare also on the
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthat came with
your air conditioner.Before
sendingin this c~ard,please write
these numbershere:
savetimeandmoney.
Before yourequest
Sertice.aa
Keep it handy for answersto your
questions.
If you don’tunderstandsomething
or need more help, write (include
your phone number): Check the ProblemSolversection
of this guide.It lists causes of
minoroperatingproblemsthat you
can col~ectyourself.
ModelNumber
ConsumerAffairs
GE Appliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY 40225 SerialNumber
Use these numbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyour air conditioner.
MORTANTSAFETY ms~~uc~~o~s
Readdinstructionsbefore using tMsappfimee.
~hTew-eruse an extemion cord with ti~isair
Conditioner.
*Unplug or disconnect the unit at the fuse box or
circuit breaker before making aIIyrepairs.Note:
We stronglyrecommend that any servicing be
performed by aqualified individual.
AWAWING—Whenusingthisappliance,
alwaysexercisebasicsafetyprecautions,
includingthefollowing:
oUse this airconditioneroniy for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
~TIIis air conditioner must be properly installed in
accordance with the l~lstailationinstructions
before it is used. ~For yoursdety.. .Do not storeor use combustible
materials,gasolineor other flammablevaporsor
liquidsin the vicinityof thisor any other appliance.
IF YOU NEEDSERVICE
Toobtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
Ihe back o~.this guide. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number-to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appiiance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
lIVC’rCproLldOfOLl~SerViCC211dW:lIlt YOLItobe
p]ezlsed.if fo[.st~nle].easollyou are ]Iothappy with the
service you rcccivc, here a~ethree steps to follow for
fL1l-(hCI-ilC1p.
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: /<-..,
Major Appliance Consumer (: “
Action Panel \k../T-
20 North Wacker Drive
ChicagoqIL 60606
FIRST.contactthepeople who serviced youf.
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve tile problcm.

se~ectorswitch Fan speed switch
Move the Selector Switch to COOL for cooling.to Movethe Fan SpeedSwitchto HIGHfor coolingor
FAN for fan only operationor to HEATfor he~ting. heatingwithhighfan speedoperation,Moveit t~ LOW
for coolingor heatingwithlowfan speedoperation.
Whenyou movetheFan SpeedSwitchto AUTO,fan
speedautomaticallyswitchesbetweenlow and highto
followchangesinroom temperature.
Thermostat control
The Thermostat Control isused to control the room
temperature. The unit automaticallycycles on and
off to maintain room temperature.
Acomfortabletemperaturewillbe maintainedin most
roomswhen the controlis setaboutmidway.
Move theThermostatSwitchto thelower numbersfor
coolertemperatures,and to thehighernumbersfor
warmertemperatures.
AboutYour HeatPwp.. .
Heatpumps can savemoneyby removingheatfrom
theoutsideair—even when the outsidetemperatureis
belowfreezing—and releasingthatheat indoors.
To get the best from your heat pump, don’t change the
room thermostat very often, Raising the heat setting
2-3 degrees may cause the Zoneline heat pump to use
its electrical heating elements in order to reach the
new temperature setting quickly.
The electric heating elements use much more
electricity than heat pumps and cost more to operate.
operationswitch
ST’OPsetting stops heating or cooling. However, The CALL SVC (call service) indicator will light if
power remains con~~ectedto tlReunit and the Freeze the compressor fails to start. In the heating mode the
Sentinel sti[lfunctions. unit wil~still produce heat, but it will be using the
more expensive electrical resistance heat instead of
the heat pump. Refer to the Problem Solver.For more
information, see the Installation Instruction section.
Dise13aE”geAir Louvers
youmay adjLlstthe air discharge louvers by nloving
[!lCIIIwill]your fin:ers. YOUcan set the louvers at
diFf’crcn( ~>ositionsranging from approximately 15°
t)fi’~’cr~icalto approximaieiy 600off verlical,
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Am WRY CONTROLS
Additionalcontrolsarelocated ‘roremove tile room cabinet, To replace the room cabinet,
behindtheroom cabinet. grasp it at both sides, pull it out to positiontabs at top ofroom cabinet
For the functionand operation of release it from the tabs.Then lift it over the rail at topof chassis.Push
the otherAuxiliaryControls, not up and pull forward. the room cabinetinward untilit
explainedhere, see the Installation Asnaps into place.
Instructionssection of this book.
Accessto the controlsis obtained
by removingthe room cabinet.
ventilation control
Theventilationcontrolleveris locatedat the lowerleft Switchingtheknobto OPEN
sideofthe unit,behindtheroomcabinet. opensthe ventdoorto allow
Thisknobis setatCLOSE at the factory.When in this outdoorair to enter+Aeroom.
position,theventdoorisclosed and only indoorairis However,leavingthevent
circulatedby theair conditioner. doorOPEN reducesheating
or coolingeffectivenessand
increasesoperatingcosts.
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Fan switch
Movethe
switchupfor
FANCYCLE
and downfor FAN
CONTINUOUS.
Fan Switch
UnitPower switch
This switch controlspower to the cool, heat and fan
nlocies.When set at ON it allows the unit to operate in
the cool, heat or fan modes.
1[[his switch is set at OFF, the unit will not operate in
:iny nlodcs but the Freeze Sentinel will still function.
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This switch is setat FAN CONTINUOUS (down
position)at the factory to provide continuousfan
operationin cool or heat modes.Leaving the switch in
the FAN CONTINUOUS settingallowscontinuous
circulationof room air and will resultin amore
balanced temperaturethroughoutthe room.If yo~~want
the fan to cycle on and off with the compressoror
resistance heater,move the switch up to FAN CYCLE.
Freeze Sentinel \:’
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The Freeze Sentinel sensor helps prevent plumbing i’
damage due to sub-freezing temperatures—even if 1’
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you have turned the operation switch to STOP.The ~.
sensor automatically turns on the heater and fan if the ~
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room temperature falls to about 45”F.It shuts off the
heater when the temperature reaches about 50”F. \
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You do not have to do anything to activate the Freeze _[
Sentinel. It will work as long as power to the unit has (,,.‘->~
not been interrupted. ~..#1
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Forpeak operatingefficiencyanddurabilityof yourair conditioner
followthesenecessaryCare and Cleaninginstrl~ctionsregularly.
TurJnthe Zoneiineoff beforec~eaning.
Room cabinet &case
Walshthe room cabinetandcase finish with mild soap
or detergentand lukewarmwater.
outdoor coil Base Pan
The coil on theoutdoorsideof the unit shouldbe In someinstallationsdirt or other foreign matter may
checked peliodicallyand cleaned if clogged with dirt be blown into the unit from the outsideand settle in
or sootfrom the atmosphere.If extremely dirty,it may the base pan (the bottom of theunit).
need to be professionallysteam cleaned, aservice Check the base pan periodically and clean it out,
availablethroughmany GE serviceoutlets. if necessary.
Air Filters
The Zoneline air filters insideshouldbe
cleaned at least every 30 days.
The two air filtersare located in front
of the air louvers.
Note: Do notoperatethe air Conditionerwithout
thefilters in place=If afilter becomes torn or
damaged ;t should be replaced immediately
Operating the unit without the filters in place or with
damaged filters will allow dirt and dustto reach the
indoorcoil and reduce the efficiency of the unit.
Replacementfiltersare availablefrom your GE
Dealer,Factoly Service Center or authorized
CustomerCare@servicers.
To reinstall the air filter after cleaning, make sure
the word FRONT is facing out. Insert the bottom of
each filter in their slots and push down into place.
Allow theilltcrsto dry thoroughlybefore ‘‘:’
rc~~laciilgtllell~.
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Readthese instructionscompletelyandcarefully.
lMPORTANT—Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
lNSTALLEH—Besure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
CONSUMER—!(eep these instructions for
future reference.
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY
@Follow National Electrical Code (NEC) and
local codes, ordinances and regulations. All
wiring —including installation of receptacle,
must be in accordance with these codes.
This unit must be properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord with this unit.
NEC requires permanent connection for
installations over 250 volts.
NEC requires units controlled by NEC Class
2low voltage remote controls to be
permanently connected.
Protective devices(fusesor circuitbreakers)
acceptablefor Zoneline installationsare
specifiedon the nameplate ofeach unit.
Aluminum buildingwiring may posespecial
problems--consult aqualifiedelectrician.
Disconnectpower to the air conditioner before
servicingby:
1. Removingthe power cordfrom the wall
receptacle, if it hasone.
2. Retnovingthe branchcircuitfusesor turning
the circuitbreakersoff at the panel.
Before statiirag the installation. the power to
the direct connect wiring should be OFF.
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THEGEZONELINP
ExteriorGrille/Louver** RoomCabinet*
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*Shipped with the chassis
** Check essential elements list on chassis
*** Line cord connection shown only as example
WALL CASE &GRILLE
~. The RAB70 or 77 Wall Casemust be
properlyinstalledper instructionspacked
with the case.
2. Removethe corrugated stiffenerandthe
outdoorprotectivepanel. Usethe slitinthe
outdoorpanel asa handholdand pushout.
Protective
Panel Slit
Stiffener
3. Installthe ExteriorGrillefrom the room side
per instructionpacked with the grille.
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1. Removeshippingtape, ifpresentfromthe
roomcabinetandventdoor.
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2. Removethe roomcabinetbypullingoutat the
bottomto releaseit,then liftit upto clearthe
railalongthe chassistop.
3. Slidethechassisintothewallcaseandsecure
withfourscrewsthroughthechassisflangeholes.
4. Reinstallthe room cabinetbyhookingthe top
overthe railalongthe chassistop,then
pushingit inat the bottom.
Thepowerconnectionkitmustbeusedto supply
powertotheZonelinechassis.Theappropriatekitis
determinedbythevoltage,themeansofelectrical
connectionandtheamperageofthe branchcircuit.
Connectionsof208 or230 voltcircuitsmaybe with
alinecordkitorapermanentconnectionkit.
Connectionsof 265 voltcircuitsmustbewith a
permanentconnectionkit.
Electrical Wiring Wall
Outlets 230/208 volt
Tandem15amp
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Perpendicular20 amp
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Largotandem30 amp
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~ERMAN
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0; CONNECTION KIT
NECrequirespermanentconnection
forinstallationsover250 volts.
Allwiring,includinginstallationofthe receptacle,
tmust
be inaccordancewith the NationalElectrical
Codeandlocalcodes,ordinancesandregulations.

POWERcQNNEcvoN(conti
flu@q
230/208 Volt Wal!Plug HeaterWattage
LineCordKits Configuration CircuitProtectiveDevice @230/208 Volts
RAK315 Tandem 15Amp TD FuseorBreaker 2.55/2.09 i<vv
FiAK320 Perpendicular 20 Amp TK)fuseorBreaker 3.45/2.82 KW
RAI<330* LargeTandem 30 Amp Fuseor Breaker 5.00/4.10 KW
230/208 Voit
Permanent HeaterWattage
ConnectionKits CircuitProtectiveDevice @230/208 Volts
RAK415/415L 15 Amp TD Fuseor Breaker 2.55/2.09 KW
RAK420/420L 20 Amp TD Fuseor Breaker 3.45/2.82 I<W
RAK430/430L* 30 Amp TD Fuseor Breaker 5.00/4.10 I<w
Kitsending in “L haveflexibleconduitto reachfrom the kitto the knockouthole(aboverightsideinspection
plate)inthe RAI<203 Sub-Base.
265 Volt
Permanent HeaterWattage
ConnectionKits CircuitProtectiveDevice @265 Volts
RAK515/515LF 15Amp TD Fuse 1.70 KW
RAK517/517LF 15 Amp TD Fuse 3.00 KW
RAK520/520LF 20 Amp TD Fuse 3.70 KW
RAK530/530LF* 30 Amp TD Fuse 5.00 KW
I<itsending in “LF”have flexible conduit to reach from the kit to the knockout hole (above right sideinspection
plate) inthe RAK203 Sub-Baseand havean Integral Fuse.
*f~ot recommended for useon 6000 BTUHUnits.(If thisconnectionkitisuseditwill provideamaximum
heat of 3.45 I<Wat 230 voltsand 3.7 I<Wat 265 volts.)
The dischargeair louverscan be adjusted
with the fingersto different positionsranging
from approximately 15° offverticalto
approximately 60° offvertical.
Air Discharge Louvers ]“1

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ADJUSTMENTSANDAUXILIARYCONTROLS AVAILABLEWITH
THE ROOM CABINET ANDCONTROLBOXFRONTPLATEREMOVED
5100 SERiES
AuxiliaryControlPanel
CLASS2REMOTE CDC
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BY WGRC
Fan Switch
TheCLASS2REMOTE,CDCterminalsand
remotecontrolare locatedbehindacoverplatewith
the auxiliatycontrols.Toremovethe plate,remove
andsavethescrewsthat holdthe platetothe unit.
IMPORTANT After the wire connections are
completed, replace the plate to prevent damage
tothe unit or personal injury.
REMOTECONTROL–5100SERIES
Theunitmaybecontrolledeitherbythe unit
mountedcontrolsorbychangingthe “CONTROL
switch(locatedbehindtheAuxiliaryControlcover
plate) to “REMOTE”and connecting the unit to a
6wire Class2remotethermostat(GEModel
RAK147AorRAI<I52A orequivalent).
No external voltage shouldbe applied to the unit
throughthe remote thermostat terminals.
CONTROL
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UfilT REMOTE 2STAGEHEAT
1STAGE COOL
MANUAL THERMOSTAT
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CLASS 2REMOTE
LOWVOLTAGE
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The unitmay be connectedto aswitchatthe
frontdesk.When the switchisOPENthe unitis
operable.When the switchisCLOSED,the unitis
made inoperative.Connectthe wiresfromthe
centralcontrolsystemto the “CDC”terminals
locatedonthe panel behindthe roomcabinet.
Followthe recommended wire sizinginthe table
below.Two wires mustbe usedfrom each CDC
switchto each individualunit.Do not usea
common bussinthe CDCwiring. A24 volt
transformeriscontainedwithin the unitand no
externalvoltageshouldbe appliedto the unit
throughthe CDCterminals.Theseterminalsmay
alsobe usedasan interfacefor othersystems
usedto controlthe unit,suchasinfrared
detectors,key-activatedsystems,etc.The Freeze
Sentinelremains inan activemodeto helpprotect
againstlow temperature damage eventhoughthe
unitmay be “OFF”atthe centralcontrollocation.
Recommended Wire Sizefor Central Desl(
Control installation
WireSize#AWG MaximumAl!owabieLength
#24 400 ft.
#22 600 ft.
#20 900 ft.
#18 1500ft.
#16 2000 ft.
Thisswitch controlspower to the cool,heat
andfan modes. It isset inthe ON positionat the
factoryto allow the air conditionerto operate in
these modes.
Ifthisswitch issetat OFF,the unitwill not
operate in any modes butthe FreezeSentinel
will stillfunction.
Caution: The UNITPOWERswitch is
not apovverdisconnect, ifall power must be
disconnected from the unit removethe line cord
plugfrom the outlet, or remove the fuses,or
turn offthe circuit breakersat the bui!ding
power panel, or unplugthe power connector
from the chassis.

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Temperaturelimitingcanreduceenergycosts
bylimitingthe lowesttemperaturethat canbe
obtainedoncoolingandthe highesttemperature
thatcanbeobtainedon heating.Temperature
limitingiscontrolledbysettingthefirstsixsmall
verticalslideswitchesinastripofninethatare
mountedon the auxiliarycontrolcircuitboard.
Thefirstthreeare usedto selectcoolingrange
limitsandthe nextThreeareusedto selectheating
rangelimits.
FanSwitch
COOLINGLIMITS
LIMIT SW!TCH TEMP RANGE
UP F
NONE 64t085
166t085
l&2 68t085
270t085
2&3 71 to85
l&2&3 73t085
l&3 75 to 85
377t085
HEATINGLIMITS
LIMIT SWITCH TEMP RANGE
UP F
NONE —60t085
4 60 to 80
4&5 60 to 76
5 60 to 74
58L6 60t073
4&5&6 60t071
4&6 60t069
660t067
[The unithasaDiagnosisfeature.When the number
~8switchismoved to UP,[he unitwill goIhrough an
~operations checl( of all components. This cheek is
?completed in approximately one minute.
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FANSWITCH
Thisswitchissetat DOWNatthefactoryto
providecontinuousfanoperationincoolorheat
modes.LeavingtheswitchintheDOWNsetting
allowscontinuouscirculationofroomairandwill
resultinamoreuniformtemperaturethroughout
theroom.Settingtheswitchat UPwill causethe
fanto cycleonandoffwith thecompressoror
resistanceheater.
FREEZESENTINEL
The unitisequippedwith asensorthat
automaticallyturnsonthe resistanceheaterand
fan ifthe roomtemperature,assensedat the unit,
dropsto approximately45” F.andwill turnthe
heateroffwhen the temperaturereachesabout
50”F.The FreezeSentinelsystemhelpsprevent
damage dueto sub-freezingtemperaturesandwill
operateregardlessofthe mode settingofthe unit.
FreezeSentinelisactiveAS LONGAS POWERTO
THE UNIT HAS NOTBEENINTERRUPTED.
VENT%LATIONCONTROL
The VENTILATION controlleverislocatedat
the lower left sideofthe unit,behindthe
room cabinet.
This levercontrolsthe
vent doorand isset inthe
CLOSEpositionatthe
factory sooutdoor airwill
not enter the rootnthrough
the vent and onlyindoor
air iscirculated bythe
air conditioner.
Movingthe leverto OPEN
opensthevent doorand
drawsoutdoorairthrough
the airconditionerandinto
the room.Leavingthevent
doorOPENduringextreme
temperatureconditionsreducesheatingorcooling
effectivenessandincreasesoperatingcosts.
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