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Open the cover on the thermostat and insert a small 

coin or flat-bladed screwdriver in the slot on the top of

the thermostat and twist 1/4 turn. Grasp the base from

the side and remove from the thermostat.

REMOVE BASE FROM
THERMOSTAT

MOUNTING AND WIRING

CAUTION:

Disconnect the electrical power

supply before wiring connections are made to prevent

damage to the thermostat.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT –

Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT –

Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

Note to Installer –

Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer –

Keep these instructions

for future reference.

Skill level

– Installation 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

covered under the Warranty.

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On an interior wall, since the temperature of an

exterior wall varies with outdoor conditions,

approximately 5 ft (1.5 m) above the floor.

THERMOSTAT LOCATION

If you have questions, call 800-GECARES

or 

visit our Website at: 

www.GEAppliances.com

Installation

Thermostats

Instructions

RAK147P1       RAK163P1   

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No less than 18 inches from the junction of an outside

wall and away from direct sunlight, radiant heat, air

discharge grilles, stairwells, outside doors or behind

doors.

• 

Away from steam pipes, water pipes or warm-air stacks

in adjacent rooms.

5 ft (1.5 m)

18 in.

Pencil

TOOLS REQUIRED

Drill

Screwdriver

Anchors and screws

Hammer

Caulking material 

or putty

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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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