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Configuration Mode ..........................8–9

Important Safety Information .........2

Installation Instructions ................ 4–7

Introduction Overview ..........................3

Low Battery/Power

Failure Indicators ..........................17–18

Operating Functions ........................... 10

Programming ..................................13–16

Specifications .............................................2

Testing the Thermostat ............11–12

Troubleshooting Tips ...................20-21

Warranty .................................................... 24

RAK148P2
RAK164P2

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

LIA308 49-7732 12-13 GE

Summary of Contents for RAK148P2

Page 1: ...Installation Instructions 4 7 Introduction Overview 3 Low Battery Power Failure Indicators 17 18 Operating Functions 10 Programming 13 16 Specifications 2 Testing the Thermostat 11 12 Troubleshooting Tips 20 21 Warranty 24 RAK148P2 RAK164P2 Owner s Manual Installation Instructions LIA308 49 7732 12 13 GE ...

Page 2: ...s thermostat only as described in this manual Electrical rating 24 VAC 18 30 VAC 1 amp maximum per terminal DC Power 3 0 VDC 2 AAA 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 RAK148P2 2 stage heat heat pump resistance heat 1 stage cool RAK164P2 1 stage heat resistance h...

Page 3: ...ON OVERVIEW 3 Display THERMOSTAT CONTROL Auto Cool Off Heat On MODE HOLD Display Function Switch Fan Auto On Switch Mode Hold Switch Up Down Buttons Up Down Buttons Mode Hold Switch Wiring Channel Mounting Hole Function Switch Fan Auto On Switch Batteries Mounting Hole Reset Button ...

Page 4: ... the existing thermostat TO REMOVE EXISTING THERMOSTAT 1 Turn off power to heating and cooling system by removing 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 ...

Page 5: ...g a 3 16s drill bit drill holes in the locations you have marked for mounting 8 Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting holes 9 Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed the control wires through the wire opening 10 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 11 Use suppli...

Page 6: ...nit in or turn on power to the system at the main service panel 17 Test thermostat operation as described in the Testing the Thermostat section INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Wiring diagrams Table 1 Terminals for five wires 1 stage heat 1 stage cool system RAK164P2 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 sele...

Page 7: ...nals for six wires 2 stage heat 1 stage cool system RAK148P2 only B G Y W C R 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: ... advance to the next screen Note The Mode button will return you to the previous screen 5 To save the changes and exit configuration mode slide the Function switch to Heat or Cool Configuration Mode Settings The setup screens for Configuration Mode are as follows 1 7HPSHUDWXUH 6FDOH RU Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius Press the or button to select Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen NO...

Page 9: ...ance to the next screen Note Default factory setting is 60 F 15 C 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 Note Default factory setting is 85 F 29 C 6 Room temperature offset 9 F to 9 F 5 C to 5 C Adjust to calibrate display...

Page 10: ...s 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 to leave Hold...

Page 11: ...2 Indoor fan turns on 3 Slide Fan Auto On switch to Auto position 4 Indoor fan turns off 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 seconds 4 Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees above the room temperature and the A C should turn off Note ...

Page 12: ... temperature 3 Resistance heat should come on within a few seconds 4 Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees below the room temperature and the heat 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 minimum run time off time delay 12 PM HEAT ...

Page 13: ... 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 6 Press the Hold button to go to the programming schedule or slide the Function switch to Cool or Heat positions to lock the values into memory The programmable thermostat comes preprogrammed with the following schedule MONDAY MORN 6 00 AM DAY 8 00 AM EVE 6 00 PM NITE 10...

Page 14: ... displayed 4 Press the or button to change the day you want to program 01 05 Monday Friday individually 67 program Saturday and Sunday at the same time 17 program every day of the week at the same time 15 program Monday Friday at the same time 5 Press the Hold button to advance to the next parameter Period is displayed MORN DAY EVE NITE Note You can always press the Mode button to return to the pr...

Page 15: ...heat set temperature 11 Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen Cool temperature is displayed 60 Fto 85 F 15 C to 29 C 12 Press the or button to adjust cool set temperature 13 Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen Repeat steps 1 13 to program each day of the week individually Note When programming is complete slide the Function switch to Heat or Cool to exit Programming M...

Page 16: ...AT 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 HEAT HEAT HEAT COOL COOL COOL COOL SUNDAY MORN DAY EVE NITE 07 HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT COOL COOL COOL COOL Programming 16 ...

Page 17: ... The programmable thermostats with battery backup have a low battery warning screen Low battery warning The thermostat will display a low battery indication The low battery warning will be flashing until batteries are replaced ...

Page 18: ...ckup also will indicate a main power failure when the 24 VAC power from the room air conditioner is not present Power failure The thermostat will display a power failure indication PF on the screen Note If PF is displayed it means the 24 VAC power to the thermostat is lost ...

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Page 20: ...s 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 with not correct putty or insulation to prevent airflow from the wall cavity Adjust Temperature Offset see Configuration M...

Page 21: ...for 24 VAC at thermostat Display reads 12 00 PM Set clock time Problem not listed above Press the Reset button once Reset button function time day and mode will be changed to the factory settings Display is refreshed Problem Solution ...

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Page 24: ...tage 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 sh...

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