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Troubleshooting tips.

No display

Check for 24 VAC at thermostat; display 
is blank when 24 VAC is not present.

System fan does not

Verify that wiring is correct.

come on properly

All thermostat buttons

Verify that 24 VAC is present; unit 

are inoperative

locks out when 24 VAC is not present.

Thermostat turns on and

Adjust temperature differential (see 

off too frequently

Setting a New Temperature Differential).

Program schedule activates

Check time (AM/PM) set on 

at the wrong time

thermostat (see 

Programming

).

Thermostat does not 

Verify that it is in 

Program

mode; 

PROG

follow program

displays solid; check time (AM/PM); 
check if in 

Hold

mode (

PROG

flashing).

“PROG” flashes

Press 

Hold

button to remove from 

(in Hold mode)

Hold

mode.

Fan runs continuously

Check 

Fan Auto/On

switch. If set to 

ON

position, fan will run continuously.

Room temperature is 

Verify that wall hole is plugged 

not correct

with putty or insulation.

Compressor doesn’t run

There is a 3 minute time delay and a 

or turn off immediately 

3 minute minimum run time for the 

when changing function

compressor when it turns on/off.

or setting

Fan doesn’t run or turn off

This is normal. On some models, the 

immediately when changing 

fan may have a 3 minute minimum 

function or setting

run time/off time delay.

“LO bat” displays on screen

Replace batteries with 2 fresh “AA”
alkaline batteries.

Display reads “12:00 PM”

Set clock/time.

Problem not listed above

Press the 

Reset

button once. Reset 

button function: time, day and mode 
changed to last saved settings (saved 
after power loss or when exiting 
program setup; configuration and 
program settings are unchanged).

Problem

Solution

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Summary of Contents for RAK148P1

Page 1: ...ating Functions 13 Operation 10 Programming 15 17 Setting the Time and Day of the Week 14 Specifications 2 Starting the Thermostat 11 Testing the Thermostat 11 12 Troubleshooting Tips 20 Warranty 24 RAK148P1 RAK164P1 Owner s Manual Installation Instructions LIA219 1 49 7544 1 11 08 JR As an ENERGY STAR partner GE has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien...

Page 2: ...ause personal injuries Use this thermostat only as described in this manual Electrical rating 24 VAC 18 30 VAC 1 amp maximum per terminal DCPower 3 0 VDC 2 AA batteries included 4 amp maximum total load Operating temperature range 40 F 99 F 4 C 37 C Temperature set range 60 F 85 F 15 C 29 C Accuracy 1 F 0 5 C System configurations 2 stage heat RAK148P1 heat pump resistance heat 1 stage heat RAK164...

Page 3: ...DIAGRAM Reset Switch Mode Switch Hold Switch Display Function Switch Fan Auto On Switch Toggle Up Down Switches THERMOSTAT CONTROL Display Toggle Up Down Buttons Function Switch Mode Hold Buttons Fan Auto On Switch Two AA Batteries ...

Page 4: ...ovingtheexistingthermostat TO REMOVE EXISTING THERMOSTAT 1 Turnoffpowertoheatingandcoolingsystembyremoving the fuse or switching off the appropriate circuit breaker 2 Removecoverofoldthermostat Thisshouldexposethewires 3 Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels before removing wires 4 After labeling wires remove wires from wire terminals 5 Remove existing thermostat base from wall 6 ...

Page 5: ...marked for mounting 7 Useahammertotapsuppliedanchorsinmountingholes 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 Tight...

Page 6: ... service panel 16 Test thermostat operation as described in Testing the Thermostat INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Wiring diagrams Table 1 Terminals for five wires heat cool system RAK164P1 only Note Connect G terminal of thermostat to Zoneline Gl terminal for low fan speed or terminal Gh for high fan speed Only one can be selected ...

Page 7: ...able 2 Terminals for six wires 2 heat 1 cool system RAK148P1 only Note Connect G terminal of thermostat to Zoneline Gl terminal for low fan speed or terminal Gh for high fan speed Only one can be selected ...

Page 8: ... screen 4 Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen Note The Mode button will return you to the previous screen 5 To exit configuration mode slide the Function switch to Heat or Cool Configuration Mode Settings The setup screens for Configuration Mode are as follows 1 Temperature Scale F or C Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius Press the or button to select Press the Hold button to advance to t...

Page 9: ...or button to select Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen 5 Maximum Heat Setpoint 65 70 72 74 76 78 80 85 F 18 21 22 23 24 26 27 29 C Adjust to control the maximum Heat set temperature allowed Press the or button to select Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen 6 Room temperature offset 9 F to 9 F 5 C to 5 C Adjust to calibrate displayed room temperature to match actual ...

Page 10: ...ostat Set the modes Program the schedule Setting the Room Temperature Setpoint Temperature 1 With the Function switch at Cool or Heat the current temperature setpoint displays 2 Press the or button until the desired temperature setpoint displays 3 The new temperature setpoint is automatically saved in memory 10 ...

Page 11: ...hen 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 3 Air conditioning should come on within a few ...

Page 12: ...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 Note Quick Heat Recovery is activated each time the thermostat is switched from Off or Cool modes to Heat mode Electric heaters are energized until the thermostat set point is reached Heat pump operation will resume at next call for heat heat pump ...

Page 13: ... Heat In this mode the thermostat controls the heating system Press the Mode button to enter exit the Program Heat mode In Program Heat mode PROGdisplays the thermostat will follow the program schedule that is stored in memory Hold When in Programmable Cool or Programmable Heat you can lock in the present settings indefinitely by pressing the Hold button once PROG flashes Press Hold button again t...

Page 14: ...hours Press the Hold button once Now press the or button to adjust the time in minutes 4 Press the Hold button while the time is displayed The display shows the day currently set on the thermostat 01 Monday 02 Tuesday etc 5 Press the or button to set the current day of the week Note Sliding the Function switch to Cool or Heat positions will lock the values into memory You may also press the Hold b...

Page 15: ...layed 4 Press the or button to change the day you want to program 01 Monday 02 Tuesday etc 5 Press the Hold button to advance to the next parameter Note You can always press the Mode button to return to the previous parameter Period is displayed MORN DAY EVE NITE 6 Press the or button to change period of day The display should blink the period of the day 7 Press the Hold button to advance to the n...

Page 16: ...o exit Programming Mode Repeat Programming Once the entire Monday Day 01 schedule is set the following procedure can be used to copy the Monday schedule for every day of the week After the complete Monday schedule is set see Programming above you will be at the Day screen 1 Press the button once Day 01 screen displays 2 Press the button and hold for 2 seconds The days of the week stop flashing loc...

Page 17: ...d your settings MONDAY MORN DAY EVE NITE 01 HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT COOL COOL COOL COOL TUESDAY MORN DAY EVE NITE 02 HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT COOL COOL COOL COOL WEDNESDAY MORN DAY EVE NITE 03 HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT COOL COOL COOL COOL THURSDAY MORN DAY EVE NITE 04 HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT COOL COOL COOL COOL FRIDAY MORN DAY EVE NITE 05 HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT COOL COOL COOL COOL SATURDAY MORN DAY EVE NITE 06 HEAT HEA...

Page 18: ...le between the normal display and the low battery indication Low battery warning Cool mode The thermostat will display a low battery indication The display will toggle between the normal Cool mode display or program Cool mode display and the low battery indication Low battery warning Heat mode The thermostat will display a low battery indication The display will toggle between the normal Heat mode...

Page 19: ...ion 12 00 The display will toggle between the low battery screen and the 12 00 screen Combination failure Cool mode The thermostat will display a low battery indication as well as a power failure indication 12 00 The display will toggle between the low battery screen and the 12 00 screen Non Program Cool Mode Shown Combination failure Heat mode The thermostat will display a low battery indication ...

Page 20: ...ld mode Fan runs continuously Check Fan Auto On switch If set to ON position fan will run continuously Room temperature is Verify that wall hole is plugged not correct with putty or insulation Compressor doesn t run There is a 3 minute time delay and a or turn off immediately 3 minute minimum run time for the when changing function compressor when it turns on off or setting Fan doesn t run or turn...

Page 21: ...21 Notes ...

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Page 24: ...ge accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this thermostat Staple your receipt here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to validate the warranty This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use within the USA and Canada In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of ship...

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