GE RAB71B Manual

ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERSDESIGN DATA MANUALGE Zoneline®Packaged TerminalAir ConditionersWe bring good things to life.Contract Salesg2020 Data Manual 20

10Indoor Fan Speed Selections - AUTO/HIGHUnit may be operated in HIGH HEAT, AUTO HEAT, HIGH COOL or AUTO COOL.In “AUTO”, the indoor fan will be in low

11Up-Front Air FiltersTwo up-front filters, easyto remove and reinstall,may be cleaned withoutremoving the room front.Clean by brushing,vacuuming, or

12Auxiliary Control SwitchesThese switches are located behind the room cabinet under the control panel. 2500 and 3500 SeriesSwitches Description(1) A

13Auxiliary Control SwitchesThese switches are located behind the room cabinet under the control panel. 5500 SeriesSwitches Description(1) ALL I2R H

14Central Desk ControlSome installations may want to govern the ability of the unitto operate from a control device remote to the unit or evenremote t

15Remote Thermostat ControlIn some installations, control of theoperation of the unit at a locationremote to the unit itself may be desired.Unit mount

16Remote Thermostat ControlRAK806 Universal Control Cover LabelWhen a Zoneline unit is using a remote thermostat control, the RAK806 Universal Control

Remote Thermostat ControlWhen connected to a remote thermostat, the indoor airtemperature sensing is shifted from the unit to the remotethermostat. F

18FIELD SUPPLIED RELAY SPECIFICATIONSNUMBER OF RELAY DESIGNATIONUNITS CONTROLLED R1, R2, and R32 POTTER and BRUMFIELD TYPE KA11AY-24 OR EQUIVALENT3 PO

19Heat Pumps and EnergySavings• GE Zoneline Heat Pumps are designed to provide costefficient heat pump operation while monitoring roomconditions to ma

2Quick Reference2500 Series Cooling with Electric HeatMODEL COOLING Cooling Electric Heat Electric Electric Min. CircuitNUMBER (Btuh) Watts EER (Btuh)

20Heat Pumps and EnergySavings• Heat Pump Operation - Zoneline 5500 SeriesHeat sources: Heat pump, heat pump and simultaneouselectric resistance heat,

21Application CommentsUse and Care Manual and installation instructions areshipped with Zoneline units. It is important that any airconditioning syste

22DimensionsRAB71WALL CASEWALL OPENING16-1/4" MIN. x 42-1/4" MIN.RAB77WALL CASEWALL OPENING16-1/2" MIN. x 42-3/8" MIN.WALL CASE WI

23Wall CaseA choice of wall cases is available for the Zoneline unit.RAB71 - This insulatedcase is constructed ofheavy gauge galvanizedsteel and finis

24Sub-Base (Cont.)There are separate internal compartments to permitseparation of low voltage (Class 2) connections from linevoltage connections as re

25Masonry Wall Construction (Cont.)The wall case should be installed during construction andlintels should be used to support the blocks above the wal

26FRAMING FOR WALL CASEBRICK VENEER AND FRAME CONSTRUCTIONFASTENING WALL CASEFigure 1 Figure 2MAIN STUDJACK STUDSHEADER – 4" x 4" OR2 - 2&qu

27WALL SECTION – DETAILED SIDE VIEWFRAME AND BRICK VENEER INSTALLATIONCord Set ConnectedCAULK*Sub-Base ConnectedCAULK*STEEL LINTELRAB71 13-3/4"

28WALL SECTION – DETAILED SIDE VIEWWINDOW, 2" CURTAIN OR PANEL WALL INSTALLATION WITH RAG REAR GRILLE EXTENDED BEYOND OUTER WALL SURFACECord Set

29WALL CASE INSTALLATION – CORD SET CONNECTEDEXAMPLE: BLOCK AND VENEER – DIMENSIONAL DATA AND COMMENTSARE ALSO APPLICABLE TO OTHER TYPES OF CONSTRUCTI

3LEGENDCOP – Coefficient of PerformanceEER – Energy Efficient Ratio* – Covers All Model VersionsQuick Reference5500 Series Control Panel5500 Series He

30METAL CASE EXTENSION FOR WALLS DEEPER THAN 13-1/8" (11-1/8" WITH SUB-BASE)FIELD FABRICATED – GE RECOMMENDS THE USE OF ONE OF THE DEEPER RA

31ALTERNATE – CASE RECESSION LESS THAN 3" WITH SIDES AND TOPOF WALL OPENING WATERPROOF, FLASHING ON BOTTOM ONLYCAULK*ADIMENSIONS:A. DISTANCE FROM

32RAB71/77 WALL CASE INSTALLATION - RAK204 SERIES SUB-BASE CONNECTEDEXAMPLE: FRAME & BRICK VENEER - DIMENSIONAL DATA AND COMMENTSARE ALSO APPLICAB

33RAK204 SERIES SUB-BASE INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL DATARAB71/77 WALL CASERAK4002BCHASEWAY OPTION(Shown Without Chassis and Wall Case for Installatio

34Condensate Disposal Systems Cooling CondensateAir conditioners produce condensate water as a result oflowering the humidity of the area being condit

35WALL CASE WITH RAD10 DRAIN KITEXTERNAL DRAINSEE PAGE 36 FOR INTERNAL DRAINSEE PAGE 36 NOTE #6SCREWSREARGRILLE“A”METAL“B”PLASTICSQUARE DRAIN HOLESNEO

36WALL CASE WITH RAD10 DRAIN KITINTERNAL DRAINSEE PAGE 35 FOR EXTERNAL DRAINSCREWS“A”METAL“B”PLASTICSQUARE DRAIN HOLESNEOPRENE SPONGE GASKETSTEEL MOUN

37Ducted Installations2500 and 3500 Series Zoneline units may beused in ducted installations.With a ducted installation it is possible to condition th

38DUCTED APPLICATION (AZ2500/3500 SERIES)44"DUCT ADAPTER EXTENSION HAS 1/2" INSULATIONNOTES:1. RAK6052 kit includes duct adapter, transition

39DUCTED DETAILED SIDE VIEWS (AZ2500/3500 SERIES)SEE PAGE 38 FOR ALL NOTESLine Cord InstallationCAULK*Sub-Base InstallationANY CONSTRUCTION12-3/4"

4The Zoneline 2500, 3500 and 5500 Series have incorporated changes suggested by customers andenhancements by GE’s Technology team: - Auto Heat/Auto C

40Exterior GrillesFour styles of outdoor grilles are available for exteriortreatments. The standard stamped aluminum grille(RAG60), the molded archite

41Power Connection For DeluxeSeries (2500 & 3500)The Zoneline 2500 and 3500 Series units have discrete heaterwattages. Each unit has a factory ins

42Power Connection Kits ForPremium Series (5500) The Zoneline 5500 Series units are connected to thebuilding power supply by a unique power connection

43Power Connection Kits ForPremium Series (5500)265 or 277 Volt InstallationsNational Electrical Code (Article 440 section G) requirespermanent connec

44Maximum Connected Load For Deluxe Series (2500 and 3500) The maximum connected load of a Zoneline unit occurs when the unit is in resistance heating

45Cooling Performance DataHeat Pump Performance DataTotal Capacity - BTU/Hr. BTUH At 80°F D.B. - 67°F W.B.Temperatureof Air EnteringCondenser7582859

46Latent System CapacityThe total capacity of an air conditioner is made up of theSensible capacity, the output of the unit used to remove heatfrom th

47Normal Yearly Operating DataFormula for Calculating Operating Costs Using Above Data:Heating* -

48MAINBOARDUNITCN1ORORYLYLID. COILROOM123456CN5CN312CN2CN104WHWHYLYLCN103BKBKTRANSFORMERRY103BKRDBKWHRDCN101CN1021351351257DRIVEBOARDUNITRY102 RY101CN

49MAINBOARDUNITCN1ORORYLYLID. COILROOM123456CN5CN312CN2CN104WHWHYLYLCN103BKBKTRANSFORMERRY103BKRDBKWHRDCN101CN1021351351257DRIVEBOARDUNITRY102 RY101CN

5Table of ContentsFront Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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51Suggested Bid FormSpecifications The following are suggested specifications for the Zoneline 2500Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner, the 3500

52Additional specifications for GE Zoneline 3500 Series PackagedTerminal Heat Pump (for 5500 series units use specificationsnoted for 5500 series ins

53Wall Cases and Grilles are needed for new installations Alternate specification for steel wall case.Wall case shall be constructed of heavy gauge,

54Deluxe Line: 2500,Dry Air 25 & 3500 Series - Models are manufactured with fixed heaterwattages with the appropriate power cordattached (all 265

55Receptacles/Sub-BasesTandem230/208V 15 AmpNEMA6-20RPerpendicular230/208V 20 AmpNEMA6-20RLarge Tandem230/208V 30 AmpNEMA6-30R265V 15 AmpNEMA7-15R;re

56Kit Number Description For Additional Information Refer to PageRAA62A Spare filters for AZ25, AZ35, and AZ55 Models (10 per box) 10RAB71 Steel Wall

57General InstallationSuggestionsMany times poor or non-existent caulking around theexterior of the wall case results in air infiltration causing theu

58Ducted Installation CommentsNew Installations The GE Zoneline 2500 and 3500 series are approved forducted installation using the GE Duct Adapter mod

59Alphabetical IndexCategory Page No.Accessory List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6IntroductionThis manual is designed to provide product, performanceand application information to our customers and theirarchitects and engineers for

ZONELINEWARRANTYStaple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of originalpurchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.For service in th

7The Zoneline®SystemThe typical Zoneline installation consists of the wall case (or sleeve), chassis, and exterior grille. Some installations may use

8Zoneline®Features Model SeriesAZ AZ AZ2500 3500 5500Enhanced Dehumidification - Dry Air 25 Optional N/A N/ACooling EER Range (230 Volts/265 Volts) 9.

9Features and BenefitsStandard Physical DimensionsGE has maintained the same dimension since 1961- 42" widex 16” high x 13 3/4" deep.Replace