GE Zoneline packaged terminal air conditioners ® 2008 contract sales architects and engineers data manual
Quick Reference Full Specs on pages 54 and 55 ALL UNITS REQUIRE POWER CONNECTION KIT Power Connection Kit determines resistance heat output 7000 Btuh units do not activate 5 KW resistance heater Dry Air 25 2900 Series Cooling with Electric Heat 2900 Series Cooling with Electric Heat MODEL NUMBER COOLING (Btuh) EER AZ29E07DA* AZ29E09DA* AZ29E12DA* AZ29E15DA* AZ29E07EA* AZ29E09EA* AZ29E12EA* AZ29E15EA* 7100/6900 9300/8900 11700/11500 14600/14300 7100 9000 11700 14600 12.7/12.7 12.0/12.0 11.5/11.5 10.
ge.com Power Connection Kits 230/208-Volt Line Cord Connection Units 230/208-Volt Sub-Base and Direct Connected Units Line Cord Kit Electric Heat BTUH Electric Heater Watts Electric Heat Amps Min. Circuit Protection (Amps) Sub-Base Direct Connection Kit RAK3153 RAK3203 RAK3303 8600/7100 11700/9600 17100/13900 2550/2090 3450/2820 5000/4090 11.6/10.6 15.5/14.1 22.3/20.
The Zoneline® 2900, 3900 and 5800 Series have incorporated changes suggested by customers, along with enhancements by GE’s Technology Team and changes necessary to meet new UL and NEC requirements. “L” shaped condenser coil. The “Partial Open Vent Air” feature was a specific request by a customer. “Heat Sentinel” is an enhancement developed by GE’s Technology Team to help lodging professionals welcome their guests with a moderate-temperature room and to help lower cooling costs.
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Introduction This manual is designed to provide product, performance and application information to our customers and their architects and engineers for use in selection and design of a zonal comfort control system utilizing GE Zoneline® Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP).
ge.com The Zoneline System ® The typical Zoneline installation consists of the wall case (or sleeve), chassis, and exterior grille. Some installations may use a sub-base for support of the unit or for ease of electrical connections. 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.
Zoneline® Features AZ 2900 AZ 3900 AZ 5800 Enhanced Dehumidification — Dry Air 25 Optional N/A N/A Cooling EER Range (230 Volts/265 Volts) 10.2 - 12.7 10.0 - 12.7 10.2 - 13.0 Heating COP Range (230 Volts/265 Volts) Heat Source — Electric Resistance Heat N/A 3.2 - 3.6 3.2 - 3.
ge.com Features and Benefits Standard Physical Dimensions Reverse Cycle Heat Pump Defrost System GE has maintained the same dimensions since 1961 — 42" wide x 16" high x 13-3/4" deep Replacement of older units is made easy. Standard on all Zoneline 3900 and 5800 Series heat pumps. Enables heat pump to operate at lower temperatures when other systems switch to more expensive electric resistance heat. See pages 18 and 19 for discussion of heat pump operation and defrost systems.
Features and Benefits Fan-Only Setting – HIGH/LOW Indoor Coil Frost Control The unit provides the option of selecting either HIGH or LOW speed for Fan-Only operation. Prevents indoor coil from freezing and causing complaints due to lack of cooling. Frost can form on the indoor coil when the unit is operated in cooling when outdoor temperatures are low. The unit automatically shuts the compressor off until the indoor coil temperature warms to the point where frosting will no longer occur.
ge.com Features and Benefits Up-Front Air Filters Corrosion Protection (Optional) Two interchangeable up-front filters, easy to remove and reinstall, may be cleaned without opening or removing the room front. Clean filters by brushing, vacuuming or backflushing under faucet or shower head. 2900 and 3900 Series units may be ordered with special protection to better withstand damage from salt air and salt water in seacoast areas.
Auxiliary Control Switches These switches are located behind the room cabinet under the control panel.
ge.com Auxiliary Control Switches These switches are located behind the room cabinet under the control panel.
Central Desk Control Some installations may want to govern the ability of the unit to operate from a control device remote to the unit or even remote to the room in which the unit is located. The general term given to systems such as this is Central Desk Control. The most common installation of this type of system is a switch mounted at the registration desk and, upon guest check-in, a button is pushed or a switch is moved to allow the air conditioner to operate.
ge.com Remote Thermostat Control In some installations, control of the operation of the unit at a location remote from the unit itself may be desired. A unit mounted high in the wall or over a door, for instance, where the unit-mounted controls are inaccessible, can be connected to a wall-mounted thermostat. Other installations may use remote thermostat control for design or performance enhancement.
Remote Thermostat Control Heat Pump Models Feature Heat Pump Electric Heat The Zoneline 3900 and 5800 Series heat pump units may be connected to a single-stage cooling/two-stage heating thermostat designed for use with heat pump systems.
Common — Ground White — Heater Yellow — Compressor Black — Not Used On 2800 Green — High-Speed Fan Green — Low-Speed Fan Red — 24V AC Terminal Fan —CDC Low-Speed Field Wiring Terminal GL B — Reversing Valve W — Heater C W Y B GH GL R R — 24V AC GH — High-Speed Resistance Heat Models Fan Y — Compressor C — Common - Ground ge.
Heat Pumps and Energy Savings • GE Zoneline® Heat Pumps are designed to provide cost-efficient heat pump operation while monitoring room conditions to maintain comfort. The units employ a logic system monitoring both outdoor and indoor temperatures to determine the heat source, thus increasing energy savings by operating longer in the heat pump mode. Heat pumps save energy and cost less to operate than units with electric resistance heaters as the only heat source.
ge.com Heat Pumps and Energy Savings Heat Pump Operation — Zoneline 3900 and 5800 Series Heat sources: Heat pump, heat pump and simultaneous electric resistance heat or electric resistance heat. Zoneline heat pumps employ a highly featured microprocessor control system interfaced with thermistors to accurately measure indoor air temperature, outdoor air temperature, indoor coil temperature and outdoor coil temperature.
Application Comments Use and Care Manual and installation instructions are shipped with Zoneline® units. It is important that any air conditioning system be properly sized and applied in order to achieve the desired temperature and humidity levels with the space to be conditioned. Air conditioners are designed primarily to provide heating and cooling with the additional benefit that during operation in the cooling mode, the units also remove some moisture from the conditioned space.
ge.com Dimensions RAB71A WALL CASE Additional Wall Case Depths RAB7116 - 16" RAB7124 - 24" RAB7128 - 28" RAB7131 - 31" 42" 1/2" SQ. HOLE (2 REQ'D.) A 13 4" 3/ 2-3/4" 1/2" 1-1/2" TYP 5-5/8" 16" 4" 6" WALL OPENING 16-1/4" MIN. x 42-1/4" MIN. 21" 1/2" DIA. HOLE (3 REQ'D.) 36" RAB77 WALL CASE 42-1/8" 13-7/8" 2-7/8" 1-1/2" 1/2" SQ. HOLE (2 REQ'D.) 9/16" 5-5/8" 16-1/4" 4" 6" WALL OPENING 16-1/2" MIN. x 42-3/8" MIN. 1/2" DIA. (3 REQ'D.
Wall Case A choice of wall cases is available for the Zoneline.® RAB71A — This insulated case is constructed of heavy-gauge galvanized steel and finished with a protective baked-enamel finish for protection and appearance. Design of the case provides for support of the chassis and free draining of any water entering the wall case. A petroleum microcrystalline wax is applied at critical points of fabrication to seal against moisture.
ge.com Sub-Base (Continued) RAK204D30P 208/230 volt 30-amp receptacle. Receptacle is NEMA6-30R with 18" of #12AWG wires attached to the receptacle. Short power connection kit included. Chaseway included. The junction box (RAK4002A for 2900 and 3900 Series units; RAK4002B for 5800 Series units) that mounts on the chassis of 230/208 volt sub-base connected units must be purchased separately. Sub-bases for the 265 volt units: RAK204E15 265-volt 15-amp receptacle.
Wall Case Installation Data (Continued) Masonry Wall Construction For new construction, early planning with the architect is necessary. Unit location, electrical connection locations, and wall openings of the proper dimensions are essential to avoid the necessity of rework, fillers, framing, moving electrical outlets, and other expensive modifications. For existing construction it is important that carpentry, masonry and electrical work be performed by competent, qualified personnel.
Preparation of the Wall Case for All Types of Construction Do not remove the stiffener from inside the wall case or the weather closure panel from the outside face of the wall case until the outdoor grille and chassis are ready to be installed. Installation of Wall Case in Wall Opening 1. Position the wall case into the wall.
JACK STUD HEADER – 4" x 4" OR 2 - 2" x 4" ON EDGE CRIPPLE Figure 1 SUB-FLOOR FINISHED FLOOR Note: Do not remove the stiffener support from inside the wall case until the chassis is to be installed. 16-1/4" MIN. RAB71 16-1/2" MIN. RAB77 ADJUSTABLE FRAMING TO SECURE THIS DIMENSION 42-1/4" MIN. (RAB71) 42-3/8" MIN. (RAB77) JACK STUDS MAIN STUD Brick Veneer and Frame Construction FRAMING FOR WALL CASE 2" MIN.
WALL RECEPTACLE (BY OTHERS) 2" MIN. CAULK* CAULK* OUTDOOR GRILLE POWER SUPPLY CONDUIT RAG60 1/4" RAG61, 62, 63 1-3/8" 1/4" MIN. WALL CASE FINISHED FLOOR OR TOP OF CARPET 3" MIN. 5" MAX. Frame and Brick Veneer Installation STEEL LINTEL RAB71 16" RAB77 16-1/4" MOUNTING SCREWS BY INSTALLER 20-7/8" (RAB71) 21" (RAB77) RAB71 13-3/4" RAB77 13-7/8" *Caulk around perimeter of wall case all four sides where it joins the building - Interior and Exterior.
USE NO SCREWS IN BOTTOM OF CASE OUTDOOR GRILLE Gasket and caulk around perimeter of wall case all four sides where it joins the building WALL SECTION – DETAILED SIDE VIEW 16-1/4" RAB77 16" RAB71 MIN.
CAULK* D 2-1/2" ROOM CABINET *Caulk around perimeter of wall case all four sides where it joins the building - Interior and Exterior. TOP VIEW 27-1/4" ROOM CABINET CASE RAB71 42" RAB77 42-1/8" See page 43 for line cord length. ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE (BY OTHERS). FLUSH MOUNTED. WALL OPENING 16-1/4" x 42-1/4" MIN. FOR RAB71 16-1/2" x 42-3/8" MIN.
2" MIN. 1-1/2" (4 SIDES) 13-3/4" + D" FLASHING (FIELD SUPPLIED) RAB71/77 WALL CASE SPLITTER BETWEEN AIR INTAKE AND DISCHARGE /8" -5 10 ± " 1/4 1" WIDE 45° DRIP LIP SEALANT - ALL FOUR (4) FLANGES FLANGES AND DRAIN HOLE LOCATIONS SAME AS ON WALL CASE 6-1/4" ± 1/4" CAULK* CAULK* ALL 4 SIDES RAB71/77 CASE EXT. SEE DETAIL SECTION A-A CAULK* WALL WALL CASE FLASHING ALL 4 FLANGES SECTION A-A BASEPAN/FLANGE DESIGN SHOWING SEALANT LOCATIONS. CAULK* 1/4" MIN.
A D A C B DIMENSIONS: A. DISTANCE FROM GRILLE OR CASE TO OUTSIDE SURFACE OF WALL PLUS 2" TO 4" (TO INSERT UNDER CASE). B. 1" DRIP LIP (MINIMUM) C. 42" PLUS - SUFFICIENT TO FIT SNUGGLY UNDER AND UP AROUND THE CASE. D. 2" MINIMUM (CAUTION: WHEN CAULKING DO NOT BLOCK DRAIN HOLES IN CASE OR GRILLE.) IF GRILLE IS TO BE MOUNTED TO WALL SURFACE A SPLITTERS MUST BE USED, SEE PAGE 30.
7.70" 7.70" 13" SMALL 7/8" DIA. LARGE 1-1/8" DIA. D 7/8" LEVELING SCREW C CAULK* LEVELING SCREWS (2) SUB-BASE BODY (2) SIDE EXTENSIONS FINISHED FLOOR B 3-11/16" A 2-3/8" MIN. CASE EDGE TO FINISHED WALL 13-3/4" CONDUIT ENTRY (ALTERNATES) SIDE VIEW C CAULK* 11-1/8" RAB71 16" RAB77 16-1/4" CAULK* MAX. WALL THICKNESS *Caulk around perimeter of wall case all four sides where it joins the building - Interior and Exterior. 0" Minimum 2" Recommended See pages 38-39 for ducted application.
TYPE “B” SCREW 5/32" DIA. HOLE (SEE NOTE) FOR SECURING TYPE “D” CLIPS TO SLEEVE USING TYPE “A” SCREWS 6" TO SECURE SIDE CHANNELS TYPE “A” SCREW SCREW CLIP TYPE “D” TYPE “A” 2 REQ’D. TYPE “B” 8 REQ’D. TYPE “C” USE WITH RAB71 USE WITH RAB77 TYPE “D” TYPE “E” SUB-BASE MOUNTING CLIP TYPE “E” MOLDED CASE Electrical wiring may enter the sub-base through any of the knockout holes provided in the sub-base.
Condensate Disposal Systems Cooling Condensate Heat Pump Condensate Disposal Air conditioners produce condensate water as a result of lowering the humidity of the area being conditioned. When the indoor coil temperature is below the dew point, moisture in the air condenses into water droplets on the coil. This water drains to a pan located under the indoor coil and is routed through the barrier, the partition separating the indoor and outdoor sides of the unit, to the base pan on the outdoor side.
SQUARE DRAIN HOLES SEE PAGE 36 NOTE #6 NEOPRENE SPONGE GASKET 1/2" O.D. 90° ELBOW DRAIN TUBE STEEL MOUNTING PLATE NOTE: Drain kit using either the 90° elbow tube or the straight tube may be installed without modification when using RAG60 exterior grille. Drain kit using the 90° elbow tube may be installed without modification when using RAG61 through RAG63 exterior grilles. Modification must be made to the RAG61 through RAG63 exterior grilles when using the straight tube.
COVER PLATE 1/2" OD TUBE GASKET CABINET BOTTOM SQUARE DRAIN HOLES OVERFLOW RELIEF DRAIN SEE NOTE 6 NEOPRENE SPONGE GASKET SEE DETAIL BELOW 1. The RAD10 drain kit is installed in the bottom of the wall case when it is desired to drain condensate to an internal drain system in the building. 2. The drain kit is mounted on the bottom of the wall case prior to installation of the case in the wall. It may be located anywhere on the room side portion except for sub-base installations.
Ducted Installations 2900 and 3900 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. Instructions for mounting the adapter to the wall case are included with the duct adapter.
Notes: 1. RAK6052 kit includes duct adapter, transition and mounting hardware. 2. RAK601 duct extension may be installed at either end of the RAK6052 duct adapter. Maximum duct extension length is 15'. Duct extension must be field fabricated for installations where length of duct exceeds length of RAK601 (44"). Field fabricated duct extension must be insulated to prevent condensation from forming on exterior. Duct extension may not contain bends or turns. 3.
FINISHED FLOOR 16-1/8" 2-29/32" 7-3/32" ROOM CABINET TRANSITION RAK6052 ADAPTER WALL CASE 3/4" MIN. WALL TO CASE EDGE 12-3/4" MAX. *Caulk around perimeter of wall case all four sides where it joins the building - Interior and Exterior. RECEPTACLE CAULK* (BY OTHERS ALT. LOCATIONS) 10" 6-1/2" ANY CONSTRUCTION Line Cord Installation RAG60 - 1/4" RAG61-63 - 1-3/8" CAULK* 1/4" MIN. 3" MIN. 5" MAX. 16-1/8" 2-29/32" 7-3/32" ROOM CABINET TRANSITION RAK6052 ADAPTER 6-1/2" 2-3/8"* MIN.
Exterior Grilles Four styles of outdoor grilles are available for exterior treatments. The standard stamped aluminum grille (RAG60), the molded architectural louvered exterior grilles (RAG61-63) and the extruded aluminum architectural louvered grille (RAG67). All grilles include air deflectors and gaskets to prevent condenser air recirculation.
Exterior Architectural Treatments and Special Outdoor Grilles ge.com of special or oversized louvers for aesthetic reasons. Louvers other than standard Zoneline exterior grilles may be used on the Zoneline unit, however, these special louvers, or any special exterior architectural treatments of the building facade that may restrict the free circulation of condenser airflow, should be referred to GE Application Engineering for evaluation and approval.
Power Connection for 2900, 3900 and 5800 Series Zonelines All 2900, 3900, and 5800 Series Zonelines are equipped with universal heaters allowing chassis installation flexibility. The Zoneline® units are connected to the building power supply by a unique power connection kit.
ge.com Essential Elements Ordering Overview 230/208-volt line-cord connected units — order line cord kit. 230/208-volt sub-base connected units — order sub-base (includes power connection kit) and junction box for chassis. 265-volt units — order sub-base and power connection kit separately. Electrical Wiring Information – 2900/3900/5800 Series All Zonelines are single-phase 60 hertz units.
Maximum Connected Load The maximum connected load of a Zoneline® unit occurs when the unit is in resistance heating operation. The maximum amperage shown in the tables below is the combined total of the resistance heater and the indoor fan motor.
ge.com Cooling Performance Data Total Capacity - BTUH BTUH at 80º F D.B. - 67º F W.B.
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. For humid climates and applications, the Sensible/Latent capacity split of the unit should be considered.
ge.com Normal Yearly Operating Data (Cooling Hours based on 75°F indoor temperature with air conditioner sized to meet the design conditions.
Typical 2900 Series, 208/230-Volt Wiring Diagram Typical 2900 Series, 208/230-Volt Schematic Diagram 48 3900 Series, 208/230-Volt Wiring Diagrams
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3900 Series, 208/230-Volt Schematic Diagrams Schematic Diagram of AZ39H AC motor model (07) Schematic diagram of AZ39H DC motor model 50 Schematic Diagram of AZ39H AC motor model (09,12.
ge.com Typical 5800 Series Wiring Diagram CN202 1 2 CN106 1 3 RD RD CN203 ICR BOARD UNIT (OPTIONAL) BL OR FM FM BL 1 YL 3 YL PM CM WH S R BL HEATER WH WH 6 WH WH 3 HEATER RD RD 5 RD RD 2 HEATER BR BK 4 BK BK 1 FUSE RD 2 BK BK RD 1 BK PROTECTOR HEATER UNIT GY RUNNING CAPACITOR 1 RD WH 2 BK 3 BL 4 GY 6 RUNNING CAPACITOR RD RD WH BK OR OR RUNNING CAPACITOR WH RD RV ID. FAN MOTOR CN105 CN107 REV . VALVE SOLE. OD.
Suggested Bid Form Specifications The following are suggested specifications for the Zoneline® 2900 Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner, the 3900 Series Packaged Terminal Heat Pump and the 5800 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.
Suggested Bid Form Specifications (continued) Heat pump unit shall include Reverse Cycle Defrost that automatically begins a defrost cycle when microprocessor determines criteria for defrosting has been met. Defrosting shall be accomplished by systematically ceasing heat pump operation, pausing to allow internal refrigerant pressures to equalize, then operating the compressor with the flow of refrigerant reversed to allow the hot gas to flow through the outdoor coil melting the accumulated frost.
Zoneline® Chassis Nomenclature The Zoneline chassis is identified by a model number defining the type of unit, cooling capacity, electrical information and optional features included on the unit. When specifying or ordering the Zoneline chassis use of this nomenclature will assure receiving the correct unit.
ge.com Preliminary Specifications Deluxe series – cooling & electric heat Dry Air 25 230/208V Models Capacity AZ29E07D 2900 series units AZ29E09D AZ29E12D Cooling BTUH EER (BTU/Watt) Dehumidification Pts/Hr Sensible heat ratio @ 230 volts CFM, indoor fan high CFM, indoor fan low Vent CFM (full open/partial open) 7,100/6,900 12.7/12.7 1.7 75% 250 215 50/40 9,300/8,900 11,700/11,500 14,600/14,300 12.0/12.0 11.5/11.5 10.2/10.2 2.7 3.6 4.
Complete Accessory List Kit Number Description RAA63 Spare Filters for AZ2900, AZ3900 and AZ5800 Series units (10 pairs per box) For Additional Information Refer to Page 11 RAB71A Steel Wall Case – 13 3/4" deep 22 RAB7116 Steel Wall Case – 16" deep 22 RAB7124 Steel Wall Case – 24" deep 22 RAB7128 Steel Wall Case – 28" deep 22 RAB7131 Steel Wall Case – 31" deep 22 RAB77 Molded Wall Case 22 RAD10 Interior/Exterior Drain kit 35 RAF453 Room Front for AZ2900, AZ3900 and AZ5800 Series u
ge.com General Installation Suggestions Many times poor or non-existent caulking around the exterior of the wall case results in air infiltration causing the unit to run excessively. One way to check for air infiltration is to look under and around the unit to the outdoors. If you can see light, there is air infiltration. The first floor of a building is where this problem most frequently occurs since caulking the bottom of the wall case may require lying outside in the dirt while working.
General Installation Suggestions Ducted Installation Comments New Installations The GE Zoneline® 2900 and 3900 series are approved for ducted installation using the GE Duct Adapter model RAK6052 and the GE Duct Extension RAK601. A field-fabricated duct extension with the same interior measurements as the RAK601 may be used with the RAK6052 duct adapter. GE does not recommend ducting in more than one direction.
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