Important safety information.

WARNING! Always turn off power at the main power supply before installing, cleaning or removing the thermostat.

???This thermostat is for 24 VAC applications only. Do not use on voltages over 30 VAC.

???All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and building codes.

???Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees; this can damage your A/C system and cause personal injuries.

???Use this thermostat only as described in this manual.

Specifications.

Electrical rating: ??? 24 VAC (18???30 VAC)

???1 amp maximum per terminal

???DC Power: 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 (RAK164P1 resistance heat); 1-stage cool

Timing: Anti-short cycle: 3 minutes (minimum compressor

run time/off time). Note: There may be a 3 minute minimum fan run time/off time on some models.

Terminations: R, C, W, Y, G, B (RAK148P1); R, C, W, Y, G (RAK164P1)

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INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW

THERMOSTAT CONTROL

PARTS DIAGRAM

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICALSHOCKHAZARD???Turnoffpowerat themainservicepanelbyremovingthefuseor switchingtheappropriatecircuitbreakertotheOFF positionbeforeremovingtheexistingthermostat.

PACKAGE CONTENTS/TOOLS REQUIRED

Package includes: Thermostat on base, thermostat cover, 2 ???AA??? batteries, wiring labels, screws and wall anchors. Tools needed: Drill with 3/16??? bit, hammer, screwdriver.

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.Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the wires.

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.Refer to the following section for instructions on how to install this thermostat.

TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT

IMPORTANT: Thermostatinstallationmustconformto localandnationalbuildingandelectricalcodesandordinances.

Note: Mount the thermostat about five feet above the floor. Do not mount the thermostat on an outside wall, in direct sunlight, behind a door or in an area affected by a vent or duct.

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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 3/16??? drill 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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TO INSTALL THERMOSTAT (cont.)

14.Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place.

15.Turn on power to the system at the main service panel.

16.Test thermostat operation as described in Testing the Thermostat.

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.

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Table 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.

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Configuration mode.

The configuration mode is used to set the RAK148P1 and RAK164P1 to match your heating/cooling system. These thermostats function with up to 2-stage heat pump systems (RAK148P1 only).

To configure the RAK148P1 and RAK164P1, perform the following steps:

Note: Operation being set will blink in the display.

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 Hold button to advance to the next screen.

2.Temperature Differential???

Stage 1???(1???9??F) (1???5??C)??? (Factory Setting is 2??F/1??C for Each Stage)???Set the number of

degrees between your ???setpoint??? temperature and your ???turn on??? temperature for first stage.

Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.

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3.Temperature Differential???Stage 2???(RAK148P1 only) (1???9??F) (1???5??C)???Set the number of degrees between when stage 1 turns on and stage 2 turns on.

Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.

4. Minimum Cool Setpoint (60, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76??F) (15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24??C)

Adjust to control the minimum Cool set temperature allowed.

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 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 room temperature.

Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.

Move the Function switch to Heat or Cool position to lock the settings into memory.

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Operation.

The RAK148P1 and RAK164P1 thermostats have buttons that are used to:

???Adjust the setpoints of the thermostat

???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.

3.The new temperature setpoint is automatically saved in memory.

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Starting the thermostat.

CAUTION! Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. This can damage your air conditioning system and cause personal injuries.

Testing the thermostat.

Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly tested.

CAUTION! Do not use air conditioning when 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.

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: 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 3 minute minimum run time/off time delay.)

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Testing the thermostat.

2.Adjust set temperature so it is

5 degrees above room temperature.

3.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 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 only).

Fan Test

1.Slide Fan Auto/On switch to On position.

2.Indoor fan turns on.

3. Slide Fan Auto/On switch to Auto position.

4. Indoor fan turns off.

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Operating functions.

???In this mode, the thermostat controls the cooling system.

???Press the Mode button to enter and exit the Program Cool mode.

???In Program Cool mode (PROGdisplays), the thermostat will follow the program schedule that is stored in memory.

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 to leave Hold mode (PROG solid). For a temporary Hold period, raise or lower set temperature to desired set temperature. The thermostat will automatically return to programmed set temperature after 2 hours.

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Setting the time and day of the week.

The time and day of the week must be set for your program schedule to operate correctly.

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 button to enter your programming schedule.

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Programming.

Program Overview

The programmable thermostat has four periods (MORN, DAY, EVE, NITE) that are customizable for each day of the week. Each period will have a set time, heat temperature and cool temperature. The thermostat monitors the day and time, while maintaining the specific conditions that you have chosen for each period in your program.

Note: Operation being set will blink in the display. 1. Place the Function switch in the

DAY

2.Press the Hold button in for 6 seconds.

3.Press the Hold button 3 times.

DAY (01???07) and PROG is displayed.

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,

7.Press the Hold button to advance to the next parameter.

??? Set time is displayed.

9.Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen parameter. Note: Transitions required after 11:59 PM must be programmed in the next day???s MORN period.

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Programming.

11.Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.

13.Press the Hold button to advance to the next screen.

Repeat steps 1???13 to program each day of the week individually or follow the instructions below to program every day the same as Monday. When programming is complete, slide the Function switch to Heat or Cool to 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:

2. Press the < button and hold for

2 seconds. The days of the week

stop flashing, locking the settings into memory. Once the schedule is locked in, you can go through each day and make any required changes. This feature speeds up the programming of the standard weekday/weekend schedule.

3.Slide the Function switch to Heat or Cool to exit

Programming Mode.

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Factory preprogramming.

The programmable thermostat comes preprogrammed with the following schedule:

Use the following personal program schedule to record your settings:

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Low battery indicator.

The programmable thermostats with battery backup have

a low battery warning screen. Please note that the low battery warning will not display while in a programming mode or settings menu. The following are the only locations where

the low battery warning may occur.

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Combination failure (power failure &low battery).

The programmable thermostats with battery backup also will indicate a combination failure; that is, both a low battery condition as well as a power failure condition. After the power is restored, the following may be indicated:

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Troubleshooting tips.

Notes.

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Notes.

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Notes.

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Thermostat Warranty.

Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is

needed to validate the warranty.

What GE Will Not Cover:

???Service trips to your location.

???Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical connections to the product.

???Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to unreasonable use, including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.

???In commercial locations, labor necessary to move the unit, after it has been initially installed, to a location where it is accessible forservice by anindividual technician;or,iftheinstructionsincluded inthismanualhavebeendisregarded.

???Replacement of location fuses or the resetting of circuit 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.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES???Your sole and exclusive remedy is productexchangeasprovidedinthisLimitedWarranty.Anyimpliedwarranties, includingtheimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityorfitnessforaparticular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

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 shipping or service calls to your site.

Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local, state or provincial consumer affairs office or your state???s Attorney General.