Safety Precautions ... . .3 Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
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, electric shock or personal injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This system must be properly installed in NOTES: accordance with the Installation Instructions We strongly recommend that any servicing...
About the remote control on the system. The remote control transmits the signals to the system. Features of the Remote Control — Door Open Flip-up door (opened) OPERATION DISPLAY AIRFLOW DIRECTION START/STOP BUTTON Displays the operation conditions. Used to stop or start louver movement and set the desired up/down airflow direction.
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Features of the Remote Control — Door Closed Heat pump model: Cooling model: Flip-up door (closed) START/STOP BUTTON ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTONS Used to select the room temperature. Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops when the button is pressed again. INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON Used to select fan speed in four steps–low,...
About the remote control on the system. Storage and Tips For Using the Remote Control The remote control may be stored inside the system or mounted on a wall. Aim at the signal receptor on the system so it will operate properly.
How to use the Operation Mode Selection button. Cooling Operation Press the Start/Stop button. The unit will respond with a beep. Open the door on the remote control. To select cooling operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button. Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the arrow direction. Dehumidify Heating Cooling...
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How to use the Operation Mode Selection button. Auto Operation Press the Start/Stop button. The unit will respond with a beep. Open the door on the remote control. To select auto operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button. Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the arrow direction. Cooling Heating (Heat pump only) Auto...
Additional features. Sleep Mode Press the Sleep Mode Auto button To cancel the Sleep Mode, press the Sleep Mode to set the time you want the unit to Auto button several times until the star ( ) automatically turn off. disappears from the operation display.
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Additional features. Airflow Direction (Indoor unit) The up/down airflow can be adjusted by using the NOTES: remote control. Always use the remote control to adjust the up/down airflow direction. Moving the louvers by hand could cause operational errors or damage the unit. When the unit is shut off, the up/down airflow direction louver will close the air outlet vent of the system.
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Manual Operation If the remote control will not operate the unit, open the front panel upward and press the Manual Operation button. Use a pencil to press the button. If you want to stop operation, raise the front panel and press the Manual Operation button again. During Manual Operation, the operating conditions are automatically set as follows: Cooling Only Heat Pump Model...
If clogged with dirt or debris, the heat exchanger and Air intake vents panel vents may be professionally steam cleaned, a service available through your GE service outlet. Air outlet vent NOTE: Supply power must be disconnected before cleaning the outdoor unit.
Installation instructions. Outdoor unit Parts included Type B Type A screws NOTE: Optional tube kits—which screws contain pre-flared insulated tubing, Remote control wiring, etc., to complete system holder installation requirements—are available from General Electric. Installation plate Indoor unit READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU BEGIN. Before You Begin NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the indoor unit after installation is completed.
Installation instructions. Read completely, then follow step by step. Select the Best Location Indoor Unit. Rooftop Installations: If the outdoor unit is installed on a roof structure, Do not have any heat or steam near the unit. be sure to level the unit. Ensure the roof structure Select a place where there are no obstacles in and anchoring method are adequate for the unit front of the unit.
Indoor Unit Installation The wall you select should be strong and solid enough to protect it from vibration. Installation plate NOTE: These instructions do not cover all installations. However, the typical installation will be to secure the installation plate to wall studs 16² apart. It is recommended that a stud finder be used to locate the wall studs.
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Installation instructions. Refrigerant Piping and Condensate Drain–Indoor Unit Optional tubing kits are available which consist of all interconnecting copper lines, wiring needed to connect indoor to outdoor units, and a plastic sleeve endcap to enhance the installation wall hole sealing. You may also purchase the tubing, insulation, wiring, etc., locally for the installation.
Connection of the Pipes Preparing the indoor unit’s piping and drain Tape the tubing, drain hose and the connecting hose for installation through the wall. cable. Be sure that the drain hose is located at the lowest side of the bundle. Locating at the Remove the plastic tubing retainer (see upper side can cause drain pan to overflow illustration below) and pull the tubing...
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Installation instructions. Indoor unit installation. Wrap the insulation material around the connecting portion. Hook the indoor unit onto the upper portion of the installation plate. (Engage CAUTION: Be careful to arrange the pipings, drain hose the two hooks of the rear top of the indoor and cables as shown on page 17 by connecting them to the unit with the upper edge of the installation indoor unit.
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Connection of the Pipes FOR LEFT REAR PIPING: Tape the tubing, drain hose and the connecting cable. Route the indoor tubing with the drain hose through the piping hole in the desired position. Connecting cable Tubing holding Gas side piping retainer To remove the retainer, press Liquid side piping...
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Installation instructions. Piping and Condensate Drain Line—Indoor Wrap the insulation material around the Indoor unit installation. connecting portion. Hook the indoor unit onto the upper portion of the installation plate. (Engage the CAUTION: Be careful to arrange the pipings, drain hose and two hooks of the rear top of the indoor unit cables as shown on page 17 by inserting them into the indoor with the upper edge of the installation...
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Connection of the Pipes and the Cable to the Outdoor Unit Connecting the pipings to the outdoor unit. Outdoor unit Terminal block 1 Align the center of the pipings and sufficiently tighten the flare nut by hand. 2 Tighten the flare nut with a wrench. Low voltage wiring Conduit panel Outdoor unit...
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Installation instructions. Connecting wiring to outdoor unit: How to connect wiring to the terminals: 1 Remove the wiring access cover on the For solid core wiring (or F-cable) outdoor unit. 1 Cut the wire end with a wire cutter or wire-cutting 2 Drill a hole through the plastic plug cap pliers, then strip the insulation to expose the solid appropriate for the passage of connecting cable...
Check the Condensate Drain and Connect the Cable to the Indoor Unit Remove the grille from the indoor unit. Connect the cable to the indoor unit by connecting the wires to the terminals on the 1 Set the up and down air direction louvers to control board individually according to the the open position (horizontally) by hand.
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Installation instructions. Form the pipings by wrapping the connecting If the outdoor unit is being installed above the portion of the indoor unit with insulation position of the indoor unit: material and secure it with two plastic bands 1 Tape the pipings and connecting cable from (for the right pipings).
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Air Purging Any air or moisture remaining in the refrigerant 4 After the system is found to be free of leaks, system has undesirable effects as indicated below. relieve the nitrogen pressure by loosening the charge hose connector at the nitrogen cylinder. Pressure in the system rises.
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Installation instructions. Evacuation: Connect the charge hose end described in the preceding steps to the vacuum pump to evacuate Indoor unit the tubing and the indoor unit. Confirm that the “Lo” knob of the manifold valve is open. Run the vacuum pump.
Test Running and Evaluation 1 Check that all tubing and wiring has been properly connected. 2 Check that the gas and liquid side service valves are fully open. Operate the system for 15–20 minutes. Check the system refrigerant charge: 1 Measure the pressure of the gas side service valve. 2 Measure the outside ambient air temperature.
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace The system The fuse is blown/circuit the fuse or reset the breaker.
Any part of the split system air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. One Year During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home From the date of the service to replace the defective part.
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.
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