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Using your thermostat.

The digital programmable series of thermostats offers an
economical remote control solution for single-stage
heat/cool and multi-stage heat pump applications. System
selections include heat, cool, off or auto mode, as well as
fan on or fan auto selections.

Thermostats are available in the following selections:
RAK163P1 (1 heat/1 cool)
and
RAK147P1 (2 heat/1 cool heat pump)

FEATURE

DESCRIPTION

No batteries required for general 

Saves programmed setpoints in the

operation.

event of a power loss.

24V AC/DC Compatible

Switch selection for either 24 VAC or 
24 VDC operation.

Temperature Safety Circuit

Auto cut-off in heat mode if room 
temperature > 90°F and auto cut-off 
in cool mode if room temperature 
< 60°F.

°F or °C compatible

Switch selection for either Fahrenheit 
or Celsius degrees.

Backlit display

Display is backlit whenever a button 
is pressed.

Programming Modes

5+2- and 7-day programming 
flexibility.

Auto changeover from Heat to Cool

Automatically changes 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

Displays time, program time or set temperature.

Program indicator 

Indicates the operating or editing program 
(Morning, Day, Evening and Night), flashes when 
temporary hold.

Hold indicator

Indicates that the thermostat is in hold mode.

System mode indicator

Shows whether heat, cool, auto or off system is 
selected and operating.

Fan mode indicator

Indicates that the fan is in ON or Auto mode.

Temperature display

Displays room temperature, program  
temperature or span.

Set temp indicator

Indicates that the set temperature is shown.

Celsius mode indicator

Indicates that the temperature displayed is in 
Celsius scale. Default is Fahrenheit.

Set temp indicator

Fan mode
indicator

Celsius mode
indicator

Temperature
display

System mode
indicator

Display Description

General Features

Time display

Program indicator

Hold indicator

AM/PM indicator

Day indicator

Troubleshooting T

ips

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

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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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