GE APPLIANCES RAKUVC1 PTAC UVC Kit Installation Guide

GE APPLIANCES RAKUVC1 PTAC UVC Kit

Product Information

Specifications

• Product: RAKUVC1 RAKUVC2 PTAC UVC Kit
• Compatible with Zoneline AZ45 and AZ65 models with an engineering digit of 5 or greater
• Parts Included: Junction Box Assembly, Wiring Harness, Main Board Assembly
• Tools Needed: Screwdriver, 5/16 driver
• Trademark: GE (General Electric Company)
• Trademark license: Manufactured under trademark license
• Model Number: 31-5000582 Rev. 1 05-21 GEA

Product Usage Instructions

STEP 1: Prepare the Installation Area by Removing the Front Cover from the Zoneline Unit

1. Ensure power is switched off at the service panel and lock the area to prevent accidental power switch-on.
2. Remove the front cover from the Zoneline unit.

STEP 2: Remove Vent Grille from Zoneline Unit
Remove the vent grille from the Zoneline unit.

STEP 3: Remove the Control Panel from the Zoneline Unit

1. If applicable, remove and discard the existing junction box and screws.
2. Remove and retain the three 5/16 screws securing the control panel.
3. Unplug the power connection to the control panel and personality plugs.
4. Remove the control panel from the Zoneline unit and set aside.

STEP 4: Remove Vent Trim from Zoneline Unit

1. Remove the 7 screws securing the vent trim using a 5/16 driver. Retain screws and vent trim for later reinstallation.
2. Disconnect the vent trim from the connector on the wiring harness.

STEP 5: Remove the Left Side Fan Blade Support

1. Loosen the two screws that secure the left side fan blade support. Do not completely remove the screws.
2. Gently pull outward on the left side fan blade support while ensuring the right end remains in place.

STEP 6: Install the Main Board Assembly
Install the main board assembly onto the Zoneline unit, ensuring a secure fit.

STEP 7: Install the UVC Kit

1. Ensure the UVC wiring is routed through the notch in the vent trim for the thermistor wires.
2. Reinstall the seven 5/16 screws to secure the vent trim.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Q: Which Zoneline models are compatible with RAKUVC1 and RAKUVC2 kits?
  A: RAKUVC1 and RAKUVC2 kits are designed to work with Zoneline AZ45 and AZ65 models with an engineering digit of 5 or greater.

• Q: What tools are needed for installation?
  A: You will need a screwdriver and a 5/16 driver.

• Q: How do I remove the control panel from the Zoneline unit?
  A: Follow these steps:

1. Remove and retain the three 5/16 screws securing the control panel.
2. Unplug the power connection to the control panel and personality plugs.
3. Remove the control panel from the Zoneline unit and set aside.

• Q: How do I install the UVC kit?
  A: Follow these steps:

1. Ensure the UVC wiring is routed through the notch in the vent trim for the thermistor wires.
2. Reinstall the seven 5/16 screws to secure the vent trim.

Before you begin Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT – OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.

RAKUVC1 and RAKUVC2 kits are designed to work with Zoneline AZ45 and AZ65 models with an engineering digit of 5 or greater.

Parts Included

• Junction Box Assembly
• UVC Air Cutoff Assembly
• UVC Main Board Assembly
• UVC Wiring Harness
• Ground Wire
• Polybag with Screws

Tools Needed

• 5/16” Nut Driver
• 1/4” Nut Driver
• High-voltage discharge pliers

Overview

Installation Instructions

STEP 1:
Prepare the Installation Area by Removing the Front Cover from the Zoneline Unit (if applicable)

AWARNING
Risk of Electrical Shock can cause injury or death. Before servicing, switch the power off at the service panel and lock the area to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.

Note: Record all Aux Mode settings before beginning this project.

1. Remove power from the unit and remove the Front cover.
2. Verify UVC compatibility by confirming the PTAC model number. (see example below)
3. Confirm you have the correct UVC kit for your voltage application. (RAKUVC1 – 230/208V & RAKUVC2 – 265V)

STEP 2:
Remove Vent Grille from Zoneline Unit

1. Remove and retain the four 5/16″ screws securing the air louver. Note the orientation of the louver for replacement.
2. Remove the louver and set it aside.
3. Remove and retain the welded wire grid from the air deflector using a small bladed screwdriver.

STEP 3:
Remove Control Panel from Zoneline Unit

1. If applicable, remove and discard the existing junction box and screws.
2. Remove and retain the three 5/16” screws securing the control panel.
3. Unplug the power connection to the control panel and personality plugs. (15 amp power cords do not have a personality plug).
4. Remove the control panel from the Zoneline unit and set aside.

Remove and discard existing junction box, if present.

STEP 4:
Remove Vent Trim from Zoneline Unit

1. Remove the 7 screws securing the vent trim using 5/16″ driver. Retain screws and vent trim to reinstall later.
2. On 265V models, the vent thermistor will be present on the Vent trim. The vent thermistor wires will need to be disconnected from the connector on the wiring harness.

STEP 5:
Remove the Air Cutoff

1. Loosen the two screws that secure the left side fan blade support. Do not completely remove screws.
2. Gently pull outward on the left side fan blade support.
3. While gently pulling on the fan blade support, pull the air cutoff toward the right.
4. Remove the air cutoff and discard. It will be replaced by the new UVC assembly.

STEP 6:
Install the UVC Air Cutoff Assembly

1. Remove the UVC Air Cutoff assembly from the kit packaging and install it into the unit where the old air cutoff was placed. Repeat the previous steps in reverse order to install the cutoff. The right end of the air cutoff should slip into the right fan blade support and the left end can be guided into the left fan blade support.
2. Be careful not to damage the indoor coil when installing the new UVC cutoff. The UVC bracket which is attached to the underside of the UVC Air Cutoff should be positioned just behind the indoor coil.
3. The wire harness should be retained taut, as it was shipped, under the air cutoff to avoid incidental contact with the fan blade.
4. Tighten the 2 screws that were loosened on the left fan blade supports in STEP 5.
5. Carefully spin the indoor fan blade to make sure that nothing is interfering with its motion. The fan blade should spin freely without any objectionable noises.

STEP 7:
Installation of the Vent Trim

1. Place the vent trim that was removed in STEP 4.
2. Route the UVC wiring through the notch in the vent trim for the thermistor wires. On 265V models, the UVC wiring will share this opening with the thermistor wires. Make sure wires are not pinched.
3. Reinstall the seven 5/16″ screws removed previously.
4. Reconnect the thermistor wire (if present) to the wiring harness from STEP 4.

STEP 8:
Installation of the UVC Main Board

1. Disconnect the thermistor wire harness from the main board.
2. Remove the two screws at the top and bottom of the white main board cover using a 1/4″ driver and save.
3. Remove the main board cover and set aside.
4. Disconnect the indoor fan motor connector.
5. Detach all electrical connectors from the front of the main board.
6. The main board is secured by a white retaining pin. Squeeze the connector prongs until it slides back and releases the main board.
7. Discharge possible stored energy from the capacitor using high-voltage discharge pliers.
8. Unplug the remaining connectors on the main board taking note of the connector locations. Connectors are color-coded.
9. Remove and discard the main board from the chassis. This main board will no longer be used.
10. Before installing the new UVC main board refer to the mini manual for instructions on how to configure the settings for your specific model.
11. Remove the new UVC main board from the kit packaging.
12. Reinstall terminals on the new UVC main board making sure black and brown wires are on their correct terminals.
    Service Board Set-Up** Switch Position| Meaning| Switch Setting| Meaning**
    ---|---|---|---
    S502-1| Heat pipe option fitted| S501-2 = off| 15k BTU
    S501-3 = off
    S502-2| ON = 265V model only
    Outlet Air Thermistor equipped – located on the louver assembly| S501-2 = on| 12k BTU
    S502-3| Not used| S501-3 = off
    S502-4| Not used| S501-2 = off| 9k BTU
    S501-3 = on
    S501-1| OFF=heat pump
    ON=air conditioner| S501-2 = on| 7k BTU
    S501-2| BTU Settings| S501-3 = on
    S501-3| BTU Settings|
    S501-4| Make-up air module fitted
13. Take the 240V relay wire harness from the kit packaging. This will have an orange connector (with red and white wires). Connect the wiring harness orange connector to the new mating connector on the UVC main board.
14. Route 240V relay wire harness down the left side of the main board.
15. Align the UVC main board and engage the white retaining pin to hold the main board in place.
16. Reconnect the indoor fan motor wiring harness connector.
17. Install the main board cover.
18. Secure the main board cover using the two 1/4″ screws removed earlier.
19. Reconnect the thermistor wiring harness.

STEP 9:
Install the UVC Junction Box

1. Remove the junction box assembly from the kit packaging. On models that use wall plugs, the strain relief knockout will need to be removed.

2. Install the large white connector from the new 240V relay harness to the matching side in the junction box.

3. Install the small two-wire white connector to the rectifier board located in the junction box assembly.

4. Dress the 240V relay harness wiring by snapping the wire tie into the mating hole on the back left corner of the junction box.
   STEP 9:
   Install the UVC Junction Box

5. Install the junction box assembly to the Mainboard cover. Insert the top and bottom tabs on the backside of the junction box into the corresponding slots on the front of the main board cover.

6. Install the 5/16” Hi-Lo screw into the mating hole to secure the junction box to the main board cover.

7. Attach the junction box cover and secure it with the black 5/16” screw provided with the kit.

8. If a junction box was previously installed in this unit, reuse the ground wire and ground screw.

9. If there was not a junction box previously installed, then remove the ground wire from the kit packaging and attach one end to the hole in the front top left corner of the junction box with a green ground screw.

10. Attach the other end of the screw to an existing ground location on the end bracket of the indoor coil.

11. Attach the white UVC led connector to the corresponding connector on the top of the junction box.

STEP 10:
Install the Control Panel and Vent Grille

1. Reinstall the black wire mesh to the vent trim by pressing it into place.
2. Reconnect the Control Panel wiring harness and reinstall the Control Panel to the chassis.
3. Install the three 5/16” screws removed earlier to secure Control Panel.
4. Reinstall the Vent grille and secure it using the four 5/16” screws removed earlier.

STEP 11:
Enabling UVC Mode

1. Reconnect power and heater wire personality jumper.
2. Turn on the power to the unit.
3. When the unit is in STOP mode press the red Aux set button located above the junction box.
4. Press the MODE button until a “ ” appears on the display.
5. Press the +/- keys to change the display to either “ ” for enable or “ ” for disable.
6. Press the Aux set button again to save and exit.
7. Reinstall the PTAC Front Cover.

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