GE RAK148F2 Operating instructions

SAFETY INFORMATION.............................. 2
OVERVIEW............................................................... 3
INSTALLATION ............................................. 4–7
CONFIGURATION MODE........................ 8, 9
OPERATING FUNCTIONS ....................... 10
TESTING THERMOSTAT ...................11–12
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 13
WARRANTY......................................................... 16
THERMOSTAT
Digital Non-Programmable
OWNER’S MANUAL &
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
RAK148F2
RAK164F2
LIA319 9-7757 05-16 GEA

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Specifications.
WARNING
FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD
• Always turn off power at the main power supply
before installing, cleaning or removing the
thermostat. Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock hazard.
• Do not use on voltages over 30 VAC. Higher
voltages will damage the thermostat and could cause
shock or fire hazard.
NOTICE
• All wiring must conform to local and national
electrical and building codes.
• Use this thermostat only as described in this
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:
RAK148F2: 2-stage heat (heat pump/resistance heat), 1-stage
cool, 2-speed fan
RAK164F2: 1-stage heat (resistance heat), 1-stage cool,
2-speed fan
Terminations: R, C, W, Y, GH, GL, B (RAK148F2);
R, C, W, Y, GH, GL (RAK164F2)
Wiring: Maximum wiring length is 66ft (20 meters) for
AWG18
Maximum wiring length is 60ft (18 meters) for
AWG20
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

PARTS DIAGRAM
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW
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THERMOSTAT CONTROL
Auto Cool Off Heat On Low High
Display Up/Down Buttons
Function Switch Fan Auto/On Switch
B GH GL Y W C R
COOL OFF HEAT
RESETRIGHTLEFT
AUTO ON HIGH
LOW
Display Up/Down Buttons
Wiring
Channel
Mounting
Hole
Function
Switch Fan Auto/On
Switch
Mounting
Hole
Configuration
Buttons
Fan Speed Switch
Fan Speed
High/Low

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD—Turn off
power by unplugging the unit or by removing
the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit
breaker to the OFF position before removing
the existing thermostat. Failure to do so could
result in risk of electric shock.
PACKAGE CONTENTS/
TOOLS REQUIRED
Package includes: Thermostat on base, thermostat
cover, wiring labels, screws and wall anchors.
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and putty.

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TO REMOVE EXISTING THERMOSTAT
1. Turn off power to heating and cooling system by
removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate
circuit breaker.
2. Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the
wires.
3. Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels
before removing wires.
4. After labeling wires, remove wires from wire
terminals.
5. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.
6. Refer to the following section for instructions on how
to install this thermostat.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT
IMPORTANT: Thermostat installation must
conform to local and national building and electrical codes
and ordinances.
Note: Mount the thermostat about five feet above the
floor. Do not mount the thermostat on an outside wall,
in direct sunlight, behind a door or in an area affected by a
vent or duct.
1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system
by removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate
circuit breaker.
2. Move the Function switch on the thermostat to Off.
3. Remove the cover by inserting and twisting a coin or
screwdriver in the slots on the top of the thermostat.
4. Put thermostat base against the wall where you plan
to mount it. Make sure wires will feed through the
wire opening in the base of the thermostat.
5. With the base level, mark the placement of the
mounting holes.
6. Set thermostat base and cover away from working
area.
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have marked for mounting.
8. Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting
holes.
9. Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed
the control wires through the wire opening.
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TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT (cont.)
10. Seal hole for wires behind thermostat with non-
flammable insulation or putty, or use a wall plate
obtainable from a local hardware or home building
store.
11. Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to
wall.
12. Insert stripped, labeled wires in matching wire
terminals by pressing on the corresponding terminal
contact. See the “Wiring Diagrams” section of this
manual.
NOTICE
Make sure exposed portion of wires does not touch
other wires.
13. Gently tug wire to be sure of proper connection.
Double check that each wire is connected to the
proper terminal.
14. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in
place.
15. Plug the unit in or turn on power to the system at
the main service panel.
16. Test thermostat operation as described in the
“Testing the Thermostat” section.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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WIRING DIAGRAMS
Table 1: Terminals for six wires 1-stage heat/1-
stage cool system (RAK164F2 only)
GL GH Y W C R
-LOW
-HIGH

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Table 2: Terminals for seven wires 2-stage
heat/1-stage cool system (RAK148F2 only)
WIRING DIAGRAMS
B GH Y W C RGL
-LOW
-HIGH

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CONFIGURATION MODE
The configuration mode is used to set the RAK148F2 and
RAK164F2 to match the heating/cooling system. These
thermostats function with up to 2-stage heat pump systems
(RAK148F2 only).
To configure the RAK148F2 and RAK164F2, perform the
following steps:
Note: Operation being set will blink in the display.
1. Slide the Function switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the thermostat’s front cover.
3. To enter the configuration mode, simultaneously hold
the LEFT and RIGHT buttons in for 6 seconds while the
thermostat is in OFF mode. (See diagram on page 3.)
4. Once in the configuration mode, press the
< or >
button to change settings within each screen.
-Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
- Press the LEFT button to return to the previous screen.
NOTE: To exit configuration mode at any time, slide the
Function switch to Heat or Cool.
Configuration Mode Settings
The setup screens for Configuration Mode are as follows:
1. Temperature Scale (F or C)—Choose Fahrenheit or
Celsius.
Press the
< or > button
to select.
Press the RIGHT button to advance to
the next screen.
NOTE: Default factory setting is Fahrenheit.
2. Temperature Differential—Stage 1—
(1–9°F) (1–5°C)
Set the number of degrees between the
“setpoint” temperature and the
“turn on” temperature for first stage.
Press the
< or > button to set differential value.
Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
Note: Default factory setting is 2°F/1°C for each stage.

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3. Temperature Differential—Stage 2
(1–9°F/1–5°C) RAK148F2 only
Set the number of degrees between
when stage 1 turns on and stage 2 turns
on.
Press the
< or > button to set differential value.
Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
Note: Default factory setting is 2°F/1°C for each stage.
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 allowed.
Press the
< or > button to select.
Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
Note: Default factory setting is 60°F/15°C.
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 allowed.
Press the
< or > button to select.
Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
Note: Default factory setting is 85°F/29°C.
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 RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
Note: Default factory setting is 0°F/0°C.

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OPERATING FUNCTIONS
Off
• In this mode, the thermostat will not turn on the heating or
cooling devices (manual fan can operate).
• Off is also used to access Configuration mode.
Cool
• In this mode, the thermostat
controls the cooling system.
• Press the
< or > button to
set the desired temperature.
Heat
• In this mode, the thermostat
controls the heating system.
• Press the
< or > button
to set the desired temperature.

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Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly
tested.
NOTICE
Do not use air conditioning beyond the simple test when
the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. This can
damage the air conditioning system.
Note: Before testing the thermostat,
move the Fan Auto/On switch to the
Auto position.
Fan Test
1. With Function switch set to Off, slide
Fan Speed switch to High, and slide
Fan Auto/On switch to On position.
2. Indoor fan turns on in high
speed.
3. Slide Fan Speed switch to Low.
4. Indoor fan slows to low speed.
5. Slide Fan Auto/On switch to Auto position.
6. Indoor fan turns off.
Cool Test
1. Slide Function switch to Cool position. Cool mode screen
is displayed.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees below room
temperature.
3. Air conditioning should come on within a few 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 when it turns on/off. (On
some models, the fan may also have a minimum run time/
off time delay).
TESTING THE THERMOSTAT
Low High

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TESTING THE THERMOSTAT
Heat Test
1. Slide Function switch to Heat
position. Heat mode screen is
displayed.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees above room
temperature.
3. Heat should come on within a few seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees below 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 when it turns on/off. (On
some models, the fan may also have a minimum run time/
off time delay).

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem Solution
No Display Check for 24 VAC; display is blank
when 24 VAC is not present
System fan does not
come on properly Verify that wiring is correct.
All thermostat but-
tons are inoperative Verify that 24 VAC is present; unit will not operate when 24 VAC is not
present.
Thermostat turns on
and off too fre-
quently
Adjust temperature differential
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Temperature Differential, Stage 1 and
Stage 2 section).
Fan runs continu-
ously Check Fan Auto/On switch. If set to ON position, fan will run.
Room temperature
is not correct Verify that wall hole is plugged with SXWW\RULQVXODWLRQWRSUHYHQWDLUÀRZ
from the wall cavity. Adjust Tempera-
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- Room temperature offset section).
Compressor doesn’t
run or turn off im-
mediately when
changing function
or setting
There is a 3 minute time delay and
a 3 minute minimum run time for the
compressor when it turns on/off.
Fan doesn’t run or
turn off immedi-
ately when changing
function or setting
This is normal. On some models, the
fan may have a minimum run time/off
time delay.
Problem not listed
above Press the Reset button once to reset the thermostat and restore all factory
settings.

THERMOSTAT WARRANTY
For The Period Of: GE Appliances Will Replace:
One Year Full Replacement of the thermostat which fails
From the date of the due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
original purchase
What GE Appliances Will Not Cover:
ŶService trips to your location.
ŶImproper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact
your installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical
connections to the product.
ŶFailure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or
due to unreasonable use, including failure to provide reasonable and
necessary maintenance.
ŶIn 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.
ŶReplacement of location fuses or the resetting of circuit breakers.
ŶDamage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage,
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
ŶIncidental 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
for products purchased for use within the USA and Canada. In Alaska, the
warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls 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 have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
To know what your legal rights are, consult your local, state or provincial
consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive
remedy is product exchange as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any
implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by law.
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