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Temperature Scale Selection

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The temperature scale can be selected by the C/F dip switch

inside the unit. Please refer to Figure 3 in the 

Installation

Instructions

for identification of the correct switch.

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If C/F switch is set at “F,” the temperature scale after reset is

Fahrenheit. If C/F switch is set at “C,” the temperature scale

after reset is Celsius.

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Figure 3 shows the LCD right after reset. Fahrenheit scale is the

default.

Figure 3: Default Display after Reset and Initial Power-Up

Using your thermostat.

Default Mode

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The LCD shows the time, day of week, room temperature,

operating program number or hold status, and the system and

fan status.

For the example at left:

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The time is 2:05 PM Wednesday.

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The room temperature is 73°F. If the Celsius scale is selected,

the 

C

indicator will be displayed.

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The current operating program is 

DAY

. If the indicator is

flashing, temporary hold is active.

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Icon explanation:

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If heating is selected: 

FLAME

icon will be displayed.

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If a call for heating is made: 

FLAME

icon will be flashing.

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If cooling is selected: 

SNOWFLAKE

icon will be displayed.

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If a call for cooling is made: 

SNOWFLAKE

icon will be

flashing.

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If Auto-changeover is selected and system is in heating

mode:

■ 

AUTO

and 

FLAME

icons will be displayed.

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If heating is called while in 

AUTO

mode: 

FLAME

icon will

flash.

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If Auto-changeover is selected and system is in cooling

mode:

■ 

AUTO

and 

SNOWFLAKE

icons will be displayed.

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If cooling is called while in 

AUTO

mode:  

SNOWFLAKE

icon

will flash.

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All icons will be off if 

OFF

is selected.

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Fan is in 

ON

mode.

Figure 4: Example Display

Figure 5: Example of Celsius Mode and Cooling System

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Summary of Contents for RAL163P1

Page 1: ...re 5 Selecting Temperature Scale 4 Thermostat Overview 2 3 Time Format 5 Verification 10 Installation Instructions Location 11 Mounting and Wiring 11 13 Specifications 14 Tools Required 11 Troubleshoo...

Page 2: ...s from heating to cooling Thermostat Overview Figure 1 RAK163P1 and RAK147P1 Display LCD SEGMENT DESCRIPTION Day indicator Indicates the day of week AM PM indicator Indicates AM or PM Time display Dis...

Page 3: ...een AUTO ON RESET Hardware resets signal to reset the thermostat Keyboard Functions Initial Power Up The thermostat will reset after power up or if the reset button is pressed During reset all LCD seg...

Page 4: ...dicator will be displayed The current operating program is DAY If the indicator is flashing temporary hold is active Icon explanation If heating is selected FLAME icon will be displayed If a call for...

Page 5: ...d SET TEMP indicator will be displayed The HEAT COOL or AUTO indicator will turn on indicating the current operating system Figure 7 Temperature Setpoint Example To change the setpoint temperature pre...

Page 6: ...0 HOLD Display Day Time Setting Mode In NORMAL mode press DAY TIME to enter the DAY TIME SETTING mode The LCD will be cleared except for the time and day of week indicator When the hour is flashing pr...

Page 7: ...6 a m 8 a m 5 p m 11 p m Thursday 6 a m 8 a m 5 p m 11 p m Friday 6 a m 8 a m 5 p m 11 p m Saturday 6 a m 8 a m 5 p m 11 p m Sunday 6 a m 8 a m 5 p m 11 p m Default Program To review or change the pro...

Page 8: ...7 Day Program i e Monday through Sunday on individual days Programming Steps Figure 13 Program Time Hour Flashing Press PROGRAM again The program time minute will be flashing Press or to adjust Progra...

Page 9: ...llow steps 1 5 for the individual 7 day programming When adjusting the program time or temperature press and hold or for 2 seconds for fast advance During fast advance the data will stop flashing To r...

Page 10: ...stem Press the or to adjust the setpoint temperature above or below the current ambient temperature The thermostat should call for either heating or cooling and the fan should turn on Press the FAN bu...

Page 11: ...allation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills Completion time 1 hour Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covere...

Page 12: ...ECT WIRES 4 To re install the thermostat to the base attach the tabs on the bottom of the thermostat front to the small slots on the base bottom and push up until they snap in place RE INSTALL THERMOS...

Page 13: ...ME FUNCTION 1 W Heating 2 C Common 3 R 24 VAC or VDC 4 Y Cooling 5 G Fan TABLE 1 TERMINALS FOR FIVE WIRES HEAT COOL SYSTEM RAK163P1 ONLY Figure 1 RAK163P1 5 Wire Connection TABLE 2 TERMINALS FOR SIX W...

Page 14: ...h 4 time periods per day 10 Minute resolution for both heating and cooling programs Independent heating and cooling programs Auto Changeover Feature Temperature Override Temporary program temperature...

Page 15: ...second thermostat see above Thermostat will not Thermostat setpoint is satisfied Raise the temperature setpoint more than 2 above call for heat current temperature Unit wiring is incorrect Refer to F...

Page 16: ...16 Notes Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Get other manuals https www bkmanuals com...

Page 17: ...i l T o d a y General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky www GEAppliances com First Name Mr Ms Mrs Miss Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt Last Name Phone Numb...

Page 18: ...18 Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Notes Get other manuals https www bkmanuals com...

Page 19: ...19 Notes Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Get other manuals https www bkmanuals com...

Page 20: ...breakers Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this thermostat What GE Wi...

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