GE RAK148P1, RAK164P1 installation instructions Starting the thermostat, Testing the thermostat

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Starting the thermostat.

CAUTION! Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. This can damage your air conditioning system and cause personal injuries.

1.Move the Fan Auto/On switch to the Auto position. On position runs indoor fan continuously.

2.Move the Function switch to Cool or Heat, depending on the season.

OFF AM

Time

Room Temperature

OFF Indicator

Testing the thermostat.

Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly tested.

CAUTION! Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. This can damage your air conditioning system and cause personal injuries.

Note: Before testing the thermostat, move the Fan Auto/On switch to the Auto position.

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.

COOL

AM

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 3 minute minimum run time/off time delay.)

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Contents Thermostats Installation InstructionsSpecifications Important safety informationIntroduction Overview Thermostat Control Installation Instructions Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall Turn off power to the heating and cooling systemWiring diagrams Terminals for six wires 2 heat/1 cool system RAK148P1 only Each screen Configuration modeConfiguration Mode Settings Setup screens for Configuration Mode are as followsAdjust to control the maximum Heat set temperature allowed Adjust to control the minimum Cool set temperature allowedOperation Setting the Room Temperature Setpoint TemperatureAir conditioning should come on within a few seconds Testing the thermostatStarting the thermostat Fan Test Heat TestHeat should come on within a few seconds Heat Operating functionsOff CoolSetting the time and day of the week Off position ProgrammingProgram Overview Press the button and hold for Seconds. The days of the week Heat temperature is displayed 60F to 85FRepeat Programming Factory preprogramming Low battery warning, Heat mode Low battery indicatorLow battery warning, Off mode Low battery warning, Cool modeCombination failure, Heat mode Combination failure, Off modeCombination failure, Cool mode Problem Solution Troubleshooting tipsPage Page Page For The Period GE Will Replace Thermostat Warranty