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Important Safety Information

Installation Instructions

Important Electrical Safety
Adjustments and Auxiliary Controls

Operating Instructions

he Controls on Your Zoneline

Care of Product

Helpful Information

Things That Are Normal

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service
GE Service Numbers
Warranty

GE Appliances

Zoneline

Owner’s Manual

Zoneline Heat Pump Model

5100 Series

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

49-7350

Summary of Contents for 5100 Series

Page 1: ...trols 4 Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Zoneline Care of Product 19 Helpful Information Things That Are Normal 20 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Appliances Zoneline Owner s Manual Zoneline Heat Pump Model 5100 Series GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 49 7350 ...

Page 2: ...l numbers here They are on a label behind the room cabinet Model number Serial number Date of purchase Before using your Zoneline Need Help Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your Zoneline properly Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before ...

Page 3: ... otherwise damaged Unplug or disconnect the Zoneline at the fuse box or circuit breaker before making any repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Replacing an existing unit For details see the Installation Instructions in the back of this manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING ...

Page 4: ...r temperatures WARMER For warmer temperatures STOP ON Stops heating cooling and fan opera tion Power remains connected to the Zoneline and the Freeze Sentinel still functions The CALL SVC call service indicator will light if the compressor fails to start If the control is set at COOL the compressor stops and the fan operates alone If set at HEAT it continues in the HEAT setting Call for service as...

Page 5: ...ol lever is located at the lower left side of the Zoneline unit behind the room cabinet When set at CLOSE only the air inside the room is circulated and filtered When set at OPEN some outdoor air will be drawn into the room This will reduce the heating or cooling efficiency 4 3 3 4 Ventilation Control Air Direction OPEN CLOSE Adjust the air louvers by moving them with your fingers To get the most ...

Page 6: ...that heat indoors To get the best from your heat pump don t change the room thermostat very often Raising the heat setting 2 3 degrees may cause the Zoneline heat pump to use its electrical heating elements in order to reach the new tempera ture setting quickly The electric heating elements use much more electricity than heat pumps and cost more to operate Generally when the outdoor tem perature i...

Page 7: ... the unit is on Freeze Sentinel 7 The fan switch 9 is located behind the room cabinet This switch is set at continuous fan down at the factory to provide continuous fan operation in cool or heat modes Leaving the switch in the continuous fan setting allows continuous circulation of room air and will result in a more balanced temperature throughout the room If you want the fan to cycle on and off w...

Page 8: ...gged with dirt or soot they may be profes sionally steam cleaned a service available through your GE service outlet You will need to remove the chassis to inspect the coils because the dirt build up occurs on the inside Outdoor Coils In some installations dirt or other debris may be blown into the unit from the outside and settle in the base pan the bottom of the unit Check it periodically and cle...

Page 9: ...place the air filters CAUTION DO NOT operate the Zoneline without the filters in place If a filter becomes torn or damaged it should be replaced immediately Operating without the filters in place or with damaged filters will allow dirt and dust to reach the in door coil and reduce the cooling heating airflow and efficiency of the unit Replacement filters are available from your salesperson GE deal...

Page 10: ...e should be removed to decrease condenser air recirculation which can cause the unit to short cycle and lead to premature component failure Replacing a ducted chassis CAUTION The Zoneline 5100 series is not approved for use in a ducted installation A normal ducted chassis has a duct adapter and duct extension connected to the unit to direct some of the air into an adja cent room Replacing 230 208 ...

Page 11: ...ltage to the electrical controls Disconnect the power to the unit before servicing by 1 Removing the power cord if it has one from the wall receptacle or 2 Removing the branch circuit fuses or turning the circuit breakers off at the panel Important Notes Important electrical safety read carefully Zoneline Components Exterior grille louver Wall case Zoneline unit Room cabinet Universal power cord k...

Page 12: ...Electrical wiring wall outlets 230 208 volts Universal power cord kit Permanent connector kit OR Typical universal power connector kits All 265V units must be direct connected using a universal power connector kit The electrical rating marked on the Zoneline must not exceed the supply branch circuit The unit provides for the connec tion of 1 2 trade size electrical conduit and provision for connec...

Page 13: ...Perpendicular 20 Amp TD fuse or breaker 3 45 2 82 KW RAK330 Large Tandem 30 Amp TD fuse or breaker 5 00 4 10 KW 230 208 Volt Permanent Heater Wattage Connection Kits Circuit Protective Device 230 208 Volts RAK415 415L 15 Amp TD fuse or breaker 2 55 2 09 KW RAK420 420L 20 Amp TD fuse or breaker 3 45 2 82 KW RAK430 430L 30 Amp TD fuse or breaker 5 00 4 10 KW Kits ending in L have flexible conduit to...

Page 14: ...op Remove Shipping Tape and Room Cabinet Shipping tape Slide the unit into the wall case and secure with four screws through the unit flange holes If an insulated wall case is needed see Install the Wall Case and Exterior Grille section on the previous page Install the Unit into the Wall Case Reinstall the room cabinet by hooking the top over the rail along the unit top then pushing it in at the b...

Page 15: ...low 45 F The Boost Heat Option is more expensive than heating with the heat pump only Boost Heat Option The Electric Heat Option increases the Zoneline air temperature by using electric heat only The heat pump is not used to produce any heat If you want warmer air from the Zoneline and the Boost Heat Option is not warm enough this option will provide the hottest air available To set the Electric H...

Page 16: ... to operate on low fan speed Moving the auxiliary switch 11 to the ON up position will pro vide low fan speed in both heating and cooling modes No external voltage may be applied to the unit through the Remote Thermostat terminals IMPORTANT After the wire connections are completed replace the metal cover to prevent damage to the unit or personal injury Remote Control Wall Thermostat 10 11 ON OFF O...

Page 17: ...unit or personal injury Central Desk Control 9 12 ON OFF ON OFF Recommended wire size for Central Desk Control installation Wire Size Maximum AWG Allowable Length 24 400 ft 22 600 ft 20 900 ft 18 1500 ft 16 2000 ft DO NOT use a common buss in the CDC wiring Good wiring practices e g twisted pairs separation from power circuits must be followed to minimize induced voltages which may harm the contro...

Page 18: ... OFF ON OFF COOLING LIMITS Limit Switch Temp Range Up On F NONE 62 to 85 1 64 to 85 1 2 67 to 85 2 69 to 85 2 3 71 to 85 1 2 3 73 to 85 1 3 75 to 85 3 77 to 85 HEATING LIMITS Limit Switch Temp Range Up On F NONE 60 to 85 4 60 to 80 4 5 60 to 76 5 60 to 74 5 6 60 to 73 4 5 6 60 to 71 4 6 60 to 69 6 60 to 67 The Zoneline has a diagnosis feature When switch 13 is moved to the ON up position the unit ...

Page 19: ...side of the unit The indoor fan runs continuously when the unit is operating in the cooling mode unless the fan switch behind the room cabinet is set at cycle fan up This will cause the fan to cycle on and off with the compressor You may also hear a fan noise stop and start You may notice a few minutes delay in starting if you try to restart the Zoneline too soon after turning it off or if you adj...

Page 20: ...roblem Possible Causes What to Do Airflow is restricted Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the Zoneline The temp control may Turn the control to a lower or higher not be set high or low number NOTE The temperature limiter may enough be limiting the temperature range The air filter is dirty Clean the filter at least every 30 days The room may have been When th...

Page 21: ... produce warm air but not as hot as air produced when the higher cost electric heat is used The fan switch may be set This causes the fan to blow room at continuous fan down temperature air even when the compressor or heater cycles off The continuous air movement provides better overall temperature control The Air Does Not Feel Warm Enough During Heating Operation The heat pump alone Use the Boost...

Page 22: ...22 Notes ...

Page 23: ...ng instructions con tained in this manual cover proce dures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service person nel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help First contact the peo...

Page 24: ...ice during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty AIR CONDITIONER WARRANTY What is Covered Printed in Singapore 1 97 CG Pub No 49 7350 Zoneline 5100 Series Service trips to to teach you how to use the product Read your Owner s Manual If you then have any questions ...

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