GE 4100, 6100 manual General Installation Suggestions

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General Installation Suggestions

Many times poor or non-existent caulking around the exterior of the wall case results in air infiltration, causing the unit

to run excessively. One way to check for air infiltration is to look under and around the unit to the outdoors. If you can see light, there is air infiltration. The first floor of a building is where this problem most frequently occurs since caulking the bottom of the wall case may require lying outside in the dirt while working. This has been the cause of many complaints about the “short cycling” of the unit.

Curtains, furniture or other obstructions interfering with the discharge air circulation will make the unit cycle/turn off too soon since the cooled (or heated) discharge air is pulled back into the unit. This results in a room that is not adequately heated or cooled.

Blocking the discharge air on the unit during the heating operation can result in the air getting hot enough to distort the plastic room front. If you have a property where this may occur we recommend a “tent card” advising room occupants not to put anything on the unit.

Electrical Wiring Installation

Do not allow the installer to drill a hole in the wall case to run the electrical wiring. If this is done, the wiring will have to be run between the chassis and the edge of the wall case so it can be connected to the unit wiring on the room side of the wall case. When the chassis is removed for servicing or cleaning, the insulation on the wires can be cut and can create a safety hazard.

If the electrical connection on a 230-volt or 208-volt installation is to be made by the line cord plugged into a wall-mounted receptacle, the receptacle should be located in the wall under the case or close to the side of the wall case. This installation makes a much neater appearance than a line cord running a foot or more across the floor. The electrician may want to place the receptacle as far from the unit as possible to save a few feet of wiring without considering how the installation may appear.

Central Desk Control and Remote

Thermostat Wiring

Do not allow the installer to drill a hole in the wall case to run Central Desk Control wiring or remote thermostat wiring to the unit terminals. CDC and remote thermostat wiring is classified as low-voltage wiring and does not have to be run in conduit unless required by local code. CDC and remote thermostat wiring should be run in the walls and exit the wall under the wall case about 2" from the right-hand side. The base pan is designed with a clearance for the line cord and the low-voltage wiring can also be run to the chassis in this area. Wire molding can be used to hold the wiring close to the bottom of the wall case. If a sub-base is used, the wiring can be run through the sub-base, entering the rear and exiting through one of the front panels. When the room cabinet is

in place the CDC or remote thermostat wiring is usually not

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visible to someone standing or sitting in the room. Do not run the low-voltage wiring in conduits with line-voltage wiring or near uninsulated line-voltage wiring since induced current can interrupt the low-voltage controls.

Consult the electrical inspector early in the project, especially if the power to the air conditioner is to be 265 volts, to understand what is required to comply with local electrical codes.

Wall Case/Exterior Grille

When making an installation where the exterior grille is flush with the exterior wall, or part of a custom window/louver section, make sure the installer caulks the wall case to the exterior wall, especially the bottom of the case. Many times the air conditioners are run during construction and the building is not closed. This can result in excessive humidity from the warm humid air entering the building, or from the “drying out” of the building materials. Many problems have been caused by condensate water or rainwater running back into the building where proper caulking has not been done.

Capacity Considerations

A unit that has a greater cooling capacity than required will cool the room quickly but will usually not run long enough under normal operation to adequately dehumidify the room. Most musty odors in rooms are due to excess humidity. Using a smaller-capacity unit or using Dry Air 25 units will provide better dehumidification. The largest factor in causing mold and mildew in the room is excess moisture. A smaller unit running longer or a Dry Air 25 model can remove more moisture. Mold behind wall coverings that do not allow water vapor to pass through—vinyl wallpaper or oil-base paints, for example—is not a problem of excessive moisture in the room, but rather is caused by moisture trapped in the walls.

Using a resistance heater larger than required—using a

4.7kW heater when a 3.3 kW heater would suffice for example —may not cost any more in electrical consumption since the larger heater will operate for less time. The “Demand Charge” portion of the utility bill—which is based on the highest electrical load for a period of time—may

be a significant portion of the utility bill. Some customers have reported the demand charge actually being more than the usage charge. In a 100-room property it would be possible for the demand of the 4.7 kW heater versus a 3.3 kW heater to be 140 kW more than the demand charge if the lower wattage heaters were used. Working with the utility companies to understand their method of billing and taking advantage of any rebates they may offer can reduce the utility bill.

Exterior Grilles

When replacing an older unit, the existing outdoor grille may need to be changed or modified. Outdoor airflow patterns have changed and this may dictate the need for outdoor grille replacement or modification.

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Contents GE Zoneline packaged terminal air conditioners 6100 Series Control Panel Quick ReferenceVolt Sub-Base and Direct Connected Units Power Connection KitsZoneline Chassis Nomenclature 230/208-Volt Line Cord Connection UnitsCooling With Resistance Heat Deluxe Dry Air 25 ModelsTable of Contents Advantages of the GE Zoneline System Deluxe Line Standard FeaturesDeluxe Line Optional Features IntroductionZoneline System Optional Accessories of the Zoneline SystemResistance heat Zoneline FeaturesFeatures and Benefits Electronic Temperature Limiting Fan-Only Setting HIGH/LOWFan-Cycle Switch SmartFan Compressor Restart DelayInternal Condensate Removal ICR Up-Front Air FiltersConcealed Manual Vent Control Corrosion Protection OptionalPress AUX SET AU appears on the display Auxiliary Control SettingsAuxiliary Control-Aux Set Button To change modesTemperature limits-Cool Central Desk Control CDC Terminal Location and Typical WiringImportant CDC Comments all series applicable RAK806 Universal Control Cover Label Field Wiring TerminalRemote Thermostat Control Resistance Heat ModelsHeat Pump Models Feature Heat Pump Electric HeatRAK148D1 RAK148P1 For remote thermostat operation follow the steps below Zoneline SeriesType Function Low-Voltage ConductorsBalance Point Heat Pumps and Energy SavingsHeat pump condensate Heat Pump Operation Zoneline 6100 SeriesZoneline Heat Pump Heat Source Logic Heat pump defrost Zoneline 6100 SeriesAir Distribution Application CommentsHigh Wall Mount For units 16-1/2 MIN. x 42-3/8 MIN DimensionsAdditional 16-1/4 MIN. x 42-1/4 MINChoice of wall cases is available for Zoneline units RAK204U No receptacle, no wiring will accept anyWall Case Sub-BaseGeneral Wall Case Installation DataSub-bases for the 265-volt units Brick, Frame, Stucco Shingle Construction Architectural Window Louver InstallationWindow, Curtain and Panel Wall Construction Masonry Wall ConstructionPreparation of the Wall Case for All Types of Construction Installation of Wall Case in Wall OpeningCase Angles Brick Veneer and Frame Construction Framing for Wall CaseWall Section Detailed Side View Frame and Brick Veneer Installation Cord set connectedWall Case Receptacle Wall Case Installation Cord SET Connected AS Reqd Geappliances.com TOP View RAB71A/77 Wall Case RAK204 Series SUB-BASE Installation and Electrical DataCondensate Disposal Systems External Drain. See page 36 for internal drain Wall Case with RAD10 Drain KITInternal Drain. See page 35 for external drain Ducted Application Considerations Ducted InstallationsNew Ducted Installations Replacements of Existing Ducted UnitsDuct Adapter Extension has 1/2 Insulation Com Outdoor Grille Exterior GrillesRAG63 Bittersweet Chocolate Exterior Architectural Treatments Special Outdoor Grilles 230/208 Volt Sub-Base and Direct-Connected Units Or 277-Volt Unit Installation Permanently Connected Units230/208-Volt Line-Cord Connected Units 230/208-Volt Permanently Connected UnitsReplacement of Existing Chassis Electrical Wiring Information 4100/6100 SeriesEssential Elements Ordering Overview Latent System Capacity Maximum Connected LoadVolt Units Normal Yearly Operating Data Formula for Calculating Operating Costs Using Above DataTypical 4100 Series, 230/208-Volt Wiring Diagram Typical 4100 Series, 230/208-Volt Schematic Diagram Typical 6100 Series, 230/208-Volt Wiring Diagram Typical 6100 Series, 230/208-Volt Schematic Diagram Each shall consist of the following sections and components Suggested Bid Form SpecificationsAlternate specification for molded wall case 6 1 H 1 2 D a D Receptacles/Sub-BasesCapacity Preliminary SpecificationsKit Number Description Complete Accessory ListGeneral Installation Suggestions New Installations Zoneline WarrantyDucted Installation Comments Replacement InstallationsGeappliances.com Page Beige Maple Bittersweet Alphabetical IndexExterior Grille Color Samples CategoryYears of innovation and we’re just getting started