General Installation Suggestions
Ducted Installation Comments
New Installations
The GE Zoneline® 2800 and 3800 series are approved for ducted installation using the GE Duct Adapter model RAK6052 and the GE Duct Extension RAK601. A
The use of a duct adapter other than the RAK6052 is not approved by GE and may cause problems such as inadequate airflow to the secondary room or the unit shutting off on one of the overload devices.
Failure to allow for adequate air return from the secondary room is often the cause of less than satisfactory performance of a ducted installation.
Replacement Installations
GE offers duct adapters to allow for easy replacements of previous design chassis in ducted installations where a GE duct adapter was used in the original installation. A duct adapter is available that will align with the duct extension when
The duct extension used from the early 1960s until late 1987 was
This means the duct extension will not have to be changed. However, to keep the cost of the replacement to a minimum there are components that will need to be taken off the existing installation and used on the RAK7012 duct adapter. The wall case mounting brackets, screws, discharge grille, damper, and end cap will need to be retained.
If the chassis is a
of a new duct adapter is not required. The only piece that needs to be replaced in this installation is the transition piece, model RAK7022, which fits between the chassis and the duct adapter.
If the chassis being replaced has a model number that begins with AZ22E, AZ22, AZ25, AZ32, AZ32H or AZ35, the new 2800 or 3800 Series unit can be installed using the same components that were used for the 2200 or 3200 Series unit.
If the existing chassis is a
There were a number of Zoneline units installed in ducted installations that did not use a GE duct adapter. The easiest way to determine if the existing duct adapter is a GE duct adapter is to compare the duct adapter dimensions to the dimensions above. If the dimensions are different than the dimensions above or it the duct adapter is not made of sheet metal, it is not a GE duct adapter. In such installations GE recommends the removal of the old duct adapter and duct extension and the installation of a RAK6052 duct adapter and a RAK601 duct extension. Zoneline units installed in installations not using GE duct adapters and an extension with the same
Zoneline warranty*
What is covered
Limited one-year warranty
For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor
Limited five-year warranty
For five years from the date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and
Limited 2nd through 5th year parts warranty
For the second through the fifth year from date of original purchase, GE will provide, free of charge, parts that fail as a result of a manufactur- ing defect. Parts covered are fan motors, switches,
thermostat, heater, heater protectors, compressor overload, solenoids, circuit boards, auxiliary controls, thermistors, frost controls, icr pump, capacitors, varistors, and indoor blower bearing. This is a limited
to and from the service shop.
All warranty service will be provided by our factory service centers or by our authorized customer care® servicers during normal working hours.
*See written warranty for details
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