GE RAK148P1, RAK164P1 installation instructions Turn off power to the heating and cooling system

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TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT (cont.)

1.Turn off power to the heating and cooling system

by removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate circuit breaker. Move the Function switch to Off.

2.To remove cover, insert and twist a coin or screwdriver in the slots on the sides of the thermostat.

3.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.

4.Mark the placement of the mounting holes.

5.Set thermostat base and cover away from working area.

6.Using a 3/16drill bit, drill holes in the locations you have marked for mounting.

7.Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting holes.

8.Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed the control wires through the wire opening.

9.Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall.

10.Insert stripped, labeled wires in matching wire terminals. See “Wiring Diagrams” section of this manual.

CAUTION! Make sure exposed portion of wires does not touch other wires.

11.Tighten screws on terminal block. Gently tug wire to be sure of proper connection. Double check that each wire is connected to the proper terminal.

12.Insert two “AA” batteries into battery holder. Verify that they are oriented as shown on battery holder.

13.Seal hole for wires behind thermostat with non-flammable insulation or putty, or use a wall plate obtainable from a local hardware or home building store.

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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 Configuration Mode Settings Configuration modeSetup screens for Configuration Mode are as follows Each screenAdjust 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 Off Operating functionsCool HeatSetting 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, Off mode Low battery indicatorLow battery warning, Cool mode Low battery warning, Heat 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