GE APPLIANCE RAK149F2 Digital Wall Thermostat Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

RAK149F2

49-5000494 Rev. 1 08-21   GEA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

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.
• All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and building codes.
• Use this thermostat only as described in this manual.

Specifications

Electrical rating:

• 24 VAC (18­30 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:

• Factory Setting: 2-stage heat (heat pump/resistance heat), 1-stage cool, 2-speed fan
• Alternate Setting: 1-stage heat (resistance heat), 1-stage cool, 2-speed fan

Terminations: R, C, W, Y, GH, GL, B

Wiring:
Maximum wiring length is 66ft (20 meters) for AWG18
Maximum wiring length is 60ft (18 meters) for AWG20

INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW

THERMOSTAT CONTROLS

1. Display
2. Up/Down Buttons
3. Fan Speed Switch
4. Fan Auto/On Switch
5. Function Switch

THERMOSTAT BASE LAYOUT

1. Display
2. Up/Down Buttons
3. Wiring Channel
4. Mounting Hole
5. Fan Speed High/Low
6. Fan Auto/On Switch
7. Function Switch
8. Configuration Buttons

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 base
• Thermostat cover
• Wiring labels
• Screws
• Wall anchors.

Tools needed:

• Drill with 3/16″ bit
• Hammer
• Screwdriver
• Putty

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.

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.
7. Using a 3/16″ drill bit, drill holes in the locations you 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.
10. Seal hole for wires behind thermostat with nonflammable 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 do 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.

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Table 1: Terminals for six wires 1-stage heat/1-stage cool system

Table 2: Terminals for seven wires 2-stage heat/1-stage cool system

CONFIGURATION MODE

The configuration mode is used to set the RAK149F2 to match the PTAC’s heating/cooling system. The default setting of this thermostat is for 1-stage cooling with a 2-stage heat pump system. To configure for a 1-stage cooling with a 1-stage heating, see #2 in the Configuration Mode Settings below.

To configure the RAK149F2, 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 3 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. Heat System– Check model number on the GE PTAC chassis to determine the primary heating method.
AZ65H/95H are heat pumps and is the thermostat factory setting.
AZ45E/95E are electric heat models and will require a mode setting change.
To change the heating mode configuration, press the RIGHT button to advance to the HSH screen. Press the or button to select HSE screen.
Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.

3. 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.

4. Temperature Differential–Stage 2 (1-­9°F/1-­5°C) Heat Pump (HSH) 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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.

TESTING THE THERMOSTAT

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

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. Resistance 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).

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

present
System fan does not come on properly| Verify that wiring is correct.
All thermostat buttons are inoperative| Verify that 24 VAC is present; unit will not operate when 24 VAC is not present.
Thermostat turns on and off too frequently| Adjust temperature differential (see Configuration Mode – Setting Temperature Differential, Stage 1 and Stage 2 section).
Fan runs continuously| 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 putty or insulation to prevent airflow from the wall cavity. Adjust Temperature Offset (see Configuration Mode – Room temperature offset section).
Compressor doesn’t run or turn off immediately 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 immediately 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

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to validate the warranty.

One Year
From the date of the original purchase| Full Replacement of the thermostat which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. For Warranty replacement, contact your distributor.

What GE Appliances 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 God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this thermostat.

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.

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, a Haier company
Louisville, KY 40225

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