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Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operating Instructions ■ This Zoneline must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See the Installation Instructions in the back of this manual.
Operating Instructions MODE CONTROL C ER HIGH COOL ER OL HIGH HEAT AUTO COOL O AUTO HEAT HIGH FAN RM STOP WA LOW FAN www.GEAppliances.com TEMP CONTROL Controls Temp Control HIGH COOL and AUTO COOL provide cooling with different fan speeds. The temp control is used to maintain the room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the same comfort level. When you turn the knob to COOLER (blue) the indoor air will become cooler.
Ventilation Control The ventilation control lever is located at the upper left side of the Zoneline unit, behind the room cabinet. NOTE: The vent door shipping hardware must be removed before using the vent control lever. See the Installation Instructions in this manual. Open When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room is circulated and filtered. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Other features your Zoneline may have. When set at OPEN, some outdoor air will be drawn into the room.
www.GEAppliances.com Auxiliary Controls – Dip Switches The auxiliary dip switch controls are located behind the room cabinet, through an opening in the control panel. Remove the room cabinet. See the To Remove the Room Cabinet section. Safety Instructions Auxiliary Controls on your Zoneline. The factory settings will be in the DOWN position.
Remote Thermostat–Class 2 When this switch is enabled (UP), it allows the unit to operate off of a Class 2 Remote Control Wall Thermostat. The unit controls are disabled. CLASS 2 (Remote Thermostat) Load Shedding (CDC) Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Auxiliary controls on your Zoneline. This feature is active only if the unit is in CDC mode. When this switch is enabled (UP), the indoor fan can be turned ON or OFF with the unit controls.
Temperature Limiting Temperature limiting can reduce energy costs by limiting the lowest temperature that can be set for cooling and the highest temperature that can be set for heating. Temperature limiting is controlled by the second six auxiliary switches. UP DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 HIGH 4 5 COOL 6 UP DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 HIGH 4 5 COOL 6 UP DOWN TL1 (H) (Temp. Limit 1–Heat) TL2 (H) (Temp. Limit 2–Heat) TL3 (H) (Temp.
Safety Instructions Auxiliary controls on your Zoneline. Auxiliary Controls–Terminal Connections The auxiliary controls are located behind the room cabinet beneath the control panel. the room cabinet. See the 1 Remove To Remove the Room Cabinet section. the screw from the control panel 2 Remove corner. Operating Instructions the control panel and knobs by 3 Remove grasping the control panel on both sides and pulling forward. The knobs will pull off with the control panel.
Door Sensor (Obtained locally) When connected, the door sensor will detect when the door in the room was opened or closed. This feature must be used in conjunction with the motion sensor. The door and motion sensors work together to automatically turn the unit ON or OFF. Safety Instructions www.GEAppliances.com Door Sensor Operating Instructions External Fan (Obtained locally) When connected, an auxiliary or external fan can be controlled with the indoor fan motor on the Zoneline.
Safety Instructions Care and cleaning. Room Cabinet and Case Turn the Zoneline off and disconnect the power supply. To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or abrasives. Some commercial cleaners may damage the plastic parts. Outdoor Coils Operating Instructions The coils on the outdoor side of the Zoneline should be checked regularly. If they are clogged with dirt or soot, they may be professionally steam cleaned, a service available through your GE service outlet.
To maintain optimum performance, clean the filters at least every 30 days. Air Filters FRONT FRONT To remove the air filters: Safety Instructions www.GEAppliances.com 2 Air filters Pull up Operating Instructions Dirty filter—Needs cleaning Clogged filter—Greatly reduces cooling, heating and airflow. Turn the Zoneline off before cleaning. The most important thing you can do to maintain the Zoneline is to clean the filter at least every 30 days. Clogged filters reduce cooling, heating and air flow.
Installation Instructions Zoneline Air Conditioners Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL SAFETY–READ CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT – Save these CAUTION: instructions for local inspector’s use. • • • • • • Follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) or local codes and ordinances. • For personal safety, this Zoneline must be properly grounded.
Installation Instructions REPLACING AN EXISTING UNIT? Replacing a ducted unit Check the “Essential Elements” label for important information. New ducted installation: If this unit is to be installed in a new ducted application using a duct adapter kit, the kit must be installed before the unit is placed in the wall case. The installation instructions are packed with the kit.
Installation Instructions 230/208 volt models may be installed using one of the following electrical subbases: HOW TO CONNECT 1 Remove the room cabinet. 2 Connect to electrical power. 3 See the special instructions below for applicable supply voltages. 4 Reinstall the room cabinet. Branch Circuit and Unit Amperage Rating Proper GE Subbase Kit 15/20 RAK204D20 30 RAK204D30 Electrical subbases provide a flexible enclosure for direct connection or enclosed receptacles.
Installation Instructions 265 VOLT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY WARNING: 1 REMOVE JUNCTION BOX 1 Remove the junction box cover by taking out the front two screws. 2 Remove the junction box by taking out the top and bottom rear screws. Note how the tabs on the lower left side of the junction box serve to hold the side in place. This will help when the box is being reinstalled. The cord will be coiled up inside the junction box.
Installation Instructions 265 VOLT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY NOTE: Order Kit RAK4002CW to enable a quick disconnect inside the junction box. 5 MAKE WIRING CONNECTIONS 1 Make all wire connections by using appropriate UL-listed electrical connectors and techniques (black to black, white to white and green to green). 2 Carefully tuck all wires and connections back inside the junction box. Be sure there are no loose connections or stray uninsulated wires exposed. 3 Place the junction box cover in place.
Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ZONELINE 1 INSTALL THE WALL CASE AND 2 PREPARE THE ROOM CABINET EXTERIOR GRILLE • Carefully remove shipping tape, if there is any, from the room cabinet and vent door. The RAB71 series or RAB77 wall case must be properly installed per instructions packed with the case. • Remove the corrugated stiffener and the outdoor protective panel. Use the slit in the outdoor panel as a handhold and push out.
Installation Instructions 3 INSTALL THE UNIT INTO THE 4 REPLACE THE ROOM CABINET WALL CASE Reinstall the room cabinet by hooking the top over the rail along the unit top (1), then pushing it in at the bottom (2). Slide the unit into the wall case and secure with four screws through the unit flange holes.
Installation Instructions OPTIONAL – DRAIN KIT INSTALLATION Dry Air 2500 Series models are designed to improve dehumidification by 25%. Since more moisture will be removed from the air, there is a greater possibility that water will drip from the wall case than with a standard unit. To prevent this water from dripping onto external building walls, we recommend the use of RAD10 Drain Kit. External Drain See the Installation Instructions in the RAD10 kit. Alternate: 6″ long, 1/2″ O.D.
Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Zoneline does not start The unit is unplugged. • Make sure the Zoneline plug is pushed completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker. The unit is waiting for the compressor overload protector to reset. • This is normal.
www.GEAppliances.com Normal Operating Sounds You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency. You may hear relays click when the controls cycle on and off or are adjusted to change the room temperature. Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes.
Safety Instructions Notes.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes.
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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). For service in Canada, call 1.800.361.3400. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the Zoneline which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
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