GE RAK148D1 Original instructions

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Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . 8–9
Important Safety
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . 4–7
Introduction Overvie . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Functions . . . . . . . 11–12
Product Registration . . . . . . . .13–14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Starting the Thermostat . . . . . . . .10
Terminal Designator
Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Testing the Thermostat . . . . .10–11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
RAK148D1
RAK164D1
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
LIA220 49-7543 04-06 JR
Thermostats

Important safety information.
Specifications.
WARNING! Always turn off power at t e
main power supply before installing, cleaning or removing
t e t ermostat.
• T is t ermostat is for 24 VAC applications only. Do not use
on voltages over 30 VAC.
• All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and
building codes.
• Do not use air conditioning w en t e outdoor temperature
is below 50 degrees; t is can damage your A/C system and
cause personal injuries.
• Use t is t ermostat only as described in t is manual.
Electrical rating: • 24 VAC (18–30 VAC)
• 1 amp maximum per terminal
• 4 amp maximum total load
Operating temperature range: 40°F–99°F (4°C–37°C)
Temperature set range: 60°F–85°F (15°C–29°C)
Accuracy: ± 1°F (± 0.5°C)
System configurations: 2-stage heat (RAK148D1 heat
pump/resistance heat); 1-stage heat (RAK164D1 resistance heat);
1-stage cool
Timing: Anti-short cycle: 3 minutes (minimum compressor
run time/off time). Note: There may be a 3 minute minimum
fan run time/off time on some models.
Terminations: R, C, W, Y, G, B (RAK148D1);
R, C, W, Y, G (RAK164D1)
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PARTS DIA RAM
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INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW
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Reset
S itch
SW5 SW6
Display
Function
S itch
Fan Auto/On
S itch
Toggle Up/Do n
S itches
THERMOSTAT CONTROL
Display Toggle Up/Do n Buttons
Function S itch Fan Auto/On S itch

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT
IMPORTANT: T ermostat installation must conform to
local and national building and electrical codes and ordinances.
Note: Mount the thermostat about ive eet above the loor.
Do not mount the thermostat on an outside wall, in direct
sunlight, behind a door or in an area a ected by a vent or duct.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD—Turn off power at
t e main service panel by removing t e fuse or
switc ing t e appropriate circuit breaker to t e OFF
position before removing t e existing t ermostat.
TO REMOVE EXISTIN THERMOSTAT
1. Turn off po er to heating and cooling system by removing
the fuse or s itching off the appropriate circuit breaker.
2. Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the ires.
3. Label the existing ires ith the enclosed ire labels
before removing ires.
4. After labeling ires, remove ires from ire terminals.
5. Remove existing thermostat base from all.
6. Refer to the follo ing section for instructions on ho
to install this thermostat.
PACKA E CONTENTS/TOOLS REQUIRED
Package includes: Thermostat on base, thermostat cover,
iring labels, scre s and all anchors.
Tools needed: Drill ith 3/16″bit, hammer, scre driver.

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TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT (cont.)
1. Turn off po er to the heating and cooling system
by removing the fuse or s itching off the appropriate
circuit breaker.
2. To remove cover, insert and t ist a coin or scre driver
in the slots on the sides of the thermostat.
3. Put thermostat base against the all here you plan
to mount it. Make sure ires ill feed through the ire
opening in the base of the thermostat.
4. Mark the placement of the mounting holes.
5. Set thermostat base and cover a ay from orking area.
6. Using a 3/16″drill bit, drill holes in the locations you
have marked for mounting.
7. Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting
holes.
8. Align thermostat base ith mounting holes and feed
the control ires through the ire opening.
9. Use supplied scre s to mount thermostat base to all.
10. Insert stripped, labeled ires in matching ire
terminals. See “Wiring Diagrams” section of this
manual.
CAUTION! Make sure exposed portion
of wires does not touc ot er wires.
11. Tighten scre s on terminal block. Gently tug ire to
be sure of proper connection. Double check that each
ire is connected to the proper terminal.
12. Seal hole for ires behind thermostat ith non-flammable
insulation or putty, or use a all plate obtainable from
a local hard are or home building store.

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TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT (cont.)
13. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place.
14. Turn on po er to the system at the main service
panel.
15. Test thermostat operation as described in “Testing the
Thermostat”.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Wiring diagrams.
Table 1: Terminals for five wires heat/cool system
(RAK164D1 only)
R C W Y G
24 VAC HOT 24 VAC COMMON
AUXILIARY HEAT—ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR
INDOOR FAN
Note: Connect G terminal of thermostat to Zoneline Gl
terminal for lo fan speed or terminal Gh for high fan speed.
Only one can be selected.

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Table 2: Terminals for six wires 2 heat/1 cool system
(RAK148D1 only)
R C W Y G B
24 VAC HOT 24 VAC COMMON
AUXILIARY HEAT—ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR
INDOOR FAN
REVERSING VALVE (HEAT ACTIVE)
Note: Connect G terminal of thermostat to Zoneline Gl
terminal for lo fan speed or terminal Gh for high fan speed.
Only one can be selected.

Configuration mode.
The configuration mode is used to set the RAK148D1 and RAK164D1
to match your heating/cooling system. These thermostats function
ith up to 2-stage heat pump systems (RAK148D1 only).
To configure the RAK148D1 and RAK164D1, perform the
follo ing steps:
Note: Operation being set ill blink in the display.
1. Slide the Function s itch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the cover of the thermostat by gently pulling
on one of the corners.
3. Simultaneously hold the SW5 and SW6 buttons in
for 5 seconds hile the thermostat is in OFF mode.
4. Press the or button to change settings ithin
each screen.
5. Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.
Note: The SW5 button ill return you to the previous screen.
6. To exit configuration mode, slide the Function s itch to Heat
or Cool.
Configuration Mode Settings
The setup screens for Configuration Mode are as follo s:
1. Temperature Scale (F or C)—
Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Press the or button
to select.
Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.
2. Temperature Differential—
Stage 1—(1–9°F) (1–5°C)—
(Factory Setting is 2°F/1°C for
Each Stage)—Set the number of
degrees bet een your “setpoint” temperature and your
“turn on” temperature for first stage.
Press the or button to set differential value.
Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.
> <
> <
> <
SET
SET
ROOM
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3. Temperature Differential—Stage
2—(RAK148D1 only) (1–9°F)
(1–5°C)—Set the number of
degrees bet een hen stage 1
turns on and stage 2 turns on.
Press the or button to set differential value.
Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.
4. Minimum Cool Setpoint (60, 64,
66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76°F) (15, 17, 19,
20, 21, 22, 23, 24°C)
Adjust to control the minimum Cool set temperature allo ed.
Press the or button to select.
Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.
5. Maximum Heat Setpoint (65, 70,
72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 85°F) (18, 21, 22,
23, 24, 26, 27, 29°C)
Adjust to control the maximum Heat set temperature allo ed.
Press the or button to select.
Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.
6. Room temperature offset (+9°F to
–9°F) (+5°C to –5°C)
Adjust to calibrate displayed room
temperature to match actual room temperature.
Press the or button to select.
Press the SW6 button to advance to the next screen.
> <
> <
> <
> <
SET
ROOM
SET
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SET
SET
ROOM

Terminal designator descriptions.
R — 24 VAC hot
C — 24 VAC common
W — Aux. heat
Y — Compressor
G—Fan
B — Heat active reversing
valve (RAK148D1 only)
Starting t e t ermostat.
CAUTION! Do not use air conditioning w en
t e outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. T is can damage
your air conditioning system and cause personal injuries.
1. Move the Fan Auto/On s itch
to the Auto position.
2. Move the Function s itch to
Cool or Heat, depending
on the season.
ROOM
Testing t e t ermostat.
Once t e t ermostat is installed, it s ould be t oroug ly tested.
CAUTION! Do not use air conditioning w en
t e outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. T is can damage
your air conditioning system and cause personal injuries.
Cool Test
1. Slide Function s itch to Cool mode.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5
degrees belo room temperature.
3. Air conditioning should come on ithin a fe seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees above the room
temperature and the A/C should turn off. Note: There is a 3
minute time delay and a 3 minute minimum run time for the
compressor hen it turns on/off. (On some models, the fan
may also have a 3 minute minimum run time/off time delay).
Cool Heat
Off
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Heat Test
1. Slide Function s itch to Heat mode.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5
degrees above room temperature.
3. Heat should come on ithin a fe seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees belo the room
temperature and the heat should turn off. Note: There is a 3
minute time delay and a 3 minute minimum run time for the
compressor hen it turns on/off. (On some models, the fan
may also have a 3 minute minimum run time/off time delay).
Note: “Quick Heat Recovery” is activated each time the thermostat
is s itched from Off or Cool modes to Heat mode. Electric heaters
are energized until the thermostat set point is reached. Heat pump
operation ill resume at next call for heat (Heat pump only).
Fan Test
1. Slide Fan Auto/On s itch to On position.
2. Indoor fan turns on.
3. Slide Fan Auto/On s itch to Auto position.
4. Indoor fan turns off.
Cool Heat
Off
Auto On
Auto On
Operating functions.
Off
• In this mode, the thermostat ill not turn on the heating or
cooling devices (manual fan can operate).
• Off is also used to access Setup mode.
Cool
• In this mode, the thermostat
controls the cooling system.
• Press the or buttons to set
the desired temperature.
>
<
Standby
Set
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Troubles ooting tips.
No display Check for 24 VAC at thermostat;
display is blank hen 24 VAC is
not present.
System fan does not Verify that iring is correct.
come on properly
T ermostat turns on and Adjust temperature differential
off too frequently (see Temperature Di erential,
Stage 1).
Fan runs continuously Check Fan Auto/On s itch. If set to
ON position, fan ill run continuously.
Room temperature is Verify that all hole is plugged
not correct ith putty or insulation; calibrate
thermostat (see Con iguration mode).
Auxiliary eat not on Adjust differential for 2nd stage
soon enoug (RAK148D1 only) heating, if required
(see Con iguration mode).
Compressor doesn’t run There is a 3 minute time delay and
or turn off immediately a 3 minute minimum run time for
w en c anging function the compressor hen it turns on/off.
or setting
Fan doesn’t run or turn off This is normal. On some models, the
immediately w en c anging fan may have a 3 minute minimum
function or setting run time/off time delay.
Problem not listed above Press the Reset button once;
display ill be refreshed.
Problem Solution
Operating functions.
Heat
• In this mode, the thermostat
controls the heating system.
• Press the or buttons to set
the desired temperature.
> <
Standby
Set
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T ermostat Warranty.
For T e Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Full Replacement of the thermostat hich fails
From the date o the due to a defect in materials or orkmanship.
original purchase
W at GE Will Not Cover:
■Service trips to your location.
■Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your
installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical connections
to the product.
■Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to
unreasonable use, including failure to provide reasonable and necessary
maintenance.
■In commercial locations, labor necessary to move the unit, after it has been
initially installed, to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual
technician; or, if the instructions included in this manual have been disregarded.
■Replacement of location fuses or the resetting of circuit breakers.
■Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage, accident,
fire, floods or acts of od.
■Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this
thermostat.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase date is
needed to validate the warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner or
products purchased or use within the USA and Canada. In Alaska, the warranty
excludes the cost o shipping or service calls to your site.
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation o incidental or
consequential damages. This warranty gives you speci ic legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary rom state to state or province to province. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local, state or provincial consumer a airs o ice
or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is
product exc ange as provided in t is Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties,
including t e implied warranties of merc antability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or t e s ortest period allowed by law.
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