P A C K A G E D T E R M I N A L A I R C O N D I T I O N E R S Architects and Engineers Design Data Manual Featuring The NEW 5500 Series We bring good things to life.
The Zoneline 2500, 3500 and 5500 Series have incorporated changes suggested by customers and enhancements by GE’s Technology team: - Auto Heat/Auto Cool settings to reduce operating sound level while increasing occupant comfort - Ability to connect to wall thermostat or Central Desk Control without additional interface module...
• Indoor double cut-off scroll: two fan motor 2500 and 3500 Series units • Indoor cross-flow blower: 2 fan motor 5500 Series units • Energy-Saving Operation • Units in unoccupied areas may be turned off •...
Each of the components should be the standard products offered by GE or, in the case of the exterior grille, approved by GE Applications Engineering. Use of components not specifically designed or approved for use with the Zoneline can result in unsatisfactory operation and can be the cause of failure not covered by the warranty.
Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard RAK6052 RAK6052 Optional Optional Optional 5500 10.0 - 12.0 3.1 - 3.5 — — Std. Pages 20, 55 3 Stage Standard Standard Standard-Plus Standard Reverse Cycle Standard Standard Temp Display Blinks...
This provides faster room temperature increase for greater guest comfort. Unit Diagnostics The 5500 series has a dip switch that activates each of the various components of the unit to operate briefly. This enables the service technician to determine if individual components are functioning properly.
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Rotary Compressor Smoother operation for quiet, dependable service. GE has used rotary compressors since 1961. Compressor Restart Delay Zonelines are designed to provide a minimum of three...
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Air conditioners operate with less energy consumption when the room temperatures are set higher. The GE Zoneline 2500 series with the Dry Air 25 heat pipe application removes 25% more moisture than our base 2500 series unit - which is already an industry leader among the major brands of Packaged Terminal Units.
Auxiliary Control Switches These switches are located behind the room cabinet under the control panel. 2500 and 3500 Series Switches Description ALL I2R C:FAN H:FAN CLASS 2 LOAD SHED FREEZ S CONST FAN OCCUPIED Temp L1 - Temp L3 Cooling temperature limiting (See table at bottom of page) Temp L4 - Temp L6 Heating temperature limiting (See table at bottom of page) Cooling and Heating temperature limits are set independently.
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Auxiliary Control Switches These switches are located behind the room cabinet under the control panel. 5500 Series Switches Description ALL I2R C:FAN H:FAN CLASS 2 LOAD SHED FREEZ S CONST FAN OCCUPIED Temp L1 - Temp L3 Cooling temperature limiting (See table at bottom of page)
Central Desk Control Systems. For more information on the Models’ Load Shedding Feature, see page 10. All Zoneline 2500, 3500, and 5500 Series units are compatible with simple on/off 2 wire Central Desk Control systems. Consult with the provider of other energy management systems to be sure they are compatible with the GE Zoneline units.
All Zoneline 2500, 3500 and 5500 Series units are adaptable to Class 2 remote low voltage thermostat. The only additional field supplied components are the remote thermostat and wiring necessary to connect it.
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24 VAC. The units voltage may not be compatible with some solid state thermostats. The Class 2 Mode Switch, dip switch #4 on the 3500 & 5500 series must be set to the ON/UP mode to enable remote thermostat control. Refer to installation instructions packaged with the chassis.
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2500 RAK163D1 RAK163P1 RAK147 3500 and RAK147D1 5500 RAK147P1 Thermostat wire size - up to 60 feet AWG20 - up to 66 feet AWG18 5500 Series Determined by Remote Thermostat Fan ON/AUTO Set On Remote Thermostat TYPE FUNCTION Mechanical Digital...
Remote Thermostat Control Multiple Units Connected to One Remote Thermostat (2500 Series) One remote control thermostat may be used to control multiple resistance heat Zoneline units, however the units may not be wired direct. Since each Zoneline unit has an integral transformer, direct wiring can result in a “bucking”...
GE offers two series of Zoneline Heat Pump units - the 3500 Series with Standard Microprocessor controls and the 5500 Series with Highly Featured Microprocessor controls - and...
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Packaged Terminal Heat Pump operating system. The Zoneline 5500 series is designed to help insure a comfortable room. When “HEAT” is selected, the unit will determine if the room air is warm enough to satisfy the thermostat setting.
Undersizing: If an air conditioner is undersized (cooling capacity is less than required for a specific application), the unit will typically not be able to cool the space down to the desired temperature (thermostat set point), nor be able to remove enough moisture from the air.
Dimensions RAB71 16" WALL CASE WALL OPENING 16-1/4" MIN. x 42-1/4" MIN. 13-7/8" RAB77 WALL CASE 1-1/2" 16-1/4" WALL OPENING 16-1/2" MIN. x 42-3/8" MIN. RAB71 = 13-3/4" WALL CASE WITH RAB77 = 13-7/8" CHASSIS INSTALLED WALL CASE WITH SUB-BASE 12-3/4"...
The dimensions of the RAB71 wall case are: 42" wide by 16" high by 13 3/4" deep, the same dimensions as the original wall case for GE Zoneline units built in 1961. The RAB71 wall case is also available in depths other than the standard depth of 13 3/4".
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Sub-Base (Cont.) There are separate internal compartments to permit separation of low voltage (Class 2) connections from line voltage connections as required by NEC. Conduit containing building wiring enters the sub-base through knockouts located in the rear or bottom of the sub-base and is not accessible when the wall case is installed.
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Masonry Wall Construction (Cont.) The wall case should be installed during construction and lintels should be used to support the blocks above the wall case. The wall case will not support the concrete block. The installation instructions show how the wall case must be secured to the masonry and caulked.
RAD10 kit available to connect to the wall case. Internal Condensate Removal (ICR) System GE has developed an Internal Condensate Removal (ICR) System for Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps. This system has been offered as an option on Zoneline Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps since 1982, and thousands of them are in use.
Ducted Installations 2500 and 3500 Series Zoneline units may be used in ducted installations. With a ducted installation it is possible to condition the air in two areas that have a common wall separating them. A special adapter mounts on the wall case and a transition piece directs the air from the unit into the adapter.
If there are any questions regarding electrical connection at the unit GE recommends consulting with your local electrical inspector. A junction box is included with every 265/277 volt chassis to facilitate the installation of conduit if desired.
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Power Connection Kits For Premium Series (5500) The Zoneline 5500 Series units are connected to the building power supply by a unique power connection kit. By utilizing a separate universal power connection (UPC) kit, each unit is capable of providing various outputs of...
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(provided with chassis) can be used and the field supplied conduit attached to it. The universal cord set will be cut off and connections made inside the junction box. See page 44 for total connected load for 5500 series units. Electrical Wiring Information - 2500/3500/5500 Series All Zoneline units are single phase 60 hertz units.
Latent System Capacity The total capacity of an air conditioner is made up of the Sensible capacity, the output of the unit used to remove heat from the air in the area being conditioned, and the Latent capacity, the output of the unit used to dehumidify the air in the area being conditioned.
The local power supplier should be consulted for recommended value of “C.” This factor will vary between 17 and 24. Calculated Heat Gain (BTUH) Unit Cooling Watts Cooling - Installed unit capacity (BTUH) 1000 Watts/KW (Cooling Hours based on 75°F. indoor temperature with air conditioner sized to meet the design conditions.) ASHRAE Location Heating Estimated Degree Cooling...
Typical 2500 Series Wiring Diagram MAIN BOARD UNIT TRANSFORMER COLOR BK : BLACK BL : BLUE BR : BROWN GR : GREEN GY : GRAY OR : ORANGE RD : RED WH : WHITE YL : YELLOW Typical 2500 Series Schematic Diagram O.
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Typical 3500 Series Wiring Diagram HEATER RY102 RY101 MAIN BOARD UNIT NR101 Varistor DRIVE BOARD UNIT RY103 TRANSFORMER CN106 COLOR CN107 BK : BLACK BL : BLUE CN203 BR : BROWN GR : GREEN GY : GRAY BOARD UNIT OR : ORANGE (OPTIONAL) RD : RED WH : WHITE...
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Typical 5500 Series Wiring Diagram COLOR BK : BLACK BL : BLUE BR : BROWN GR : GREEN GY : GRAY OR : ORANGE RD : RED WH : WHITE YL : YELLOW RD*1 : RED (208/230V), : BLUE (265V)
Specifications The following are suggested specifications for the Zoneline 2500 Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner, the 3500 series Packaged Terminal Heat Pump and the 5500 series Packaged Terminal Heat Pump. The contractor will furnish Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners of the sizes and capacities shown on the schedule and in the specifications.
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Specifications for Optional Internal Condensate Removal (ICR) system for Zoneline 3500 or 5500 series heat pump units. Unit shall have a factory installed Internal Condensate Removal (ICR) system to permit unit to automatically...
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Wall Cases and Grilles are needed for new installations Alternate specification for steel wall case. Wall case shall be constructed of heavy gauge, zinc-coated, phosphated steel, insulated and shall have a protective baked-on enamel finish. Bottom critical points of the steel wall case shall be treated with petroleum microcrystalline wax for added corrosion protection and shall meet ASTM B-117, 1800 hour hot air aerated salt spray test.
C - Corrosion Treated D - Internal Condensate Removal (ICR) System (Heat Pump Models Only) P - Dry Air 25 5500 Universal Power Connection (see Premium Series Models - see page 53) 2500, Dry Air 25 & 3500 Numeric Designator of Heater Size...
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96/112 Sound Transmission Class (STC) ** ICR adds 3 pounds to unit weight Premium Line: 5500 Series - REQUIRED on Premium Zoneline Chassis. (see chart below) The correct kit for the installation is determined by the voltage and amperage of the electrical circuit and the means of connecting the unit to the building wiring.
Wiring Harness w/In-Line Connector - Adapt Line Cord to Direct Connection RAK5152 Universal Power Cord - 5500 series - 265 V / 15 Amp - Use w/RAK204E15 Sub-base - 1.7 kW heat RAK5172 Universal Power Cord - 5500 series - 265 V - 15 Amp - Use w/RAK204E15 Sub-base - 3.0 kW heat RAK5202 Universal Power Cord - 5500 series - 265 V - 20 Amp - Use w/RAK204E20 Sub-base - 3.7 kW heat...
Consult the electrical inspector early in the project, especially if the power to the air conditioner is to be 265 volts, to understand what is required to comply with local electrical codes.
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There were a number of Zoneline units installed in ducted installations that did not use a GE duct adapter. The easiest way to determine if the existing duct adapter is a GE duct adapter is to compare the duct adapter dimensions to the dimensions above.
If this unit is a replacement unit, its specifications and performance may differ from those of the unit it is replacing. For that reason, we again strongly recommend that a professional engineer determine proper application. See page 21. GE has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice. GE Appliances...