GE 5100 User Manual

This chassis is designed to be
installed in an insulated wall case.
This minimizes condensation from
forming on the room side of the
case. If the current wall case is not
insulated, you can reduce the pos-
sibility of condensation forming by
installing insulation kit RAK901L,
available where you purchased 
the chassis.
•

You should use the outdoor grilles
shown on the “Essential Elements”
label on the top of the chassis.
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If an existing grille is not
replaced, capacity and efficiency
will be reduced and the unit may
fail to operate properly or fail pre-
maturely. A deflector kit, RAK40,
may be used with grilles that were
not designed for current AZ
Series GE Zonelines. The RAK40
contains air deflectors and gas-
kets that mount to the chassis to
direct the hot exhaust air away
from the air intake to allow the
unit to function properly. The
grille must have a 65% free area. 

Any vertical deflectors in 
the existing grille should be
removed to decrease condenser
air recirculation which can cause
the unit to “short-cycle” and lead
to premature component failure.

See page 12.

• Replacing 265 volt units.
The National Electrical Code
(NEC) requires units connected to
a power source over 250 volts to be
permanently connected.
GE power connector kits required
for this model are listed on the
“Essential Elements” label on top
of the new chassis.
Power connector kits with an “L”
or “LF” suffix include a length of
conduit designed for use with
RAK203 sub-base.
If you are using a different sub-
base, order a kit without the “L” or
“LF” suffix. You will have to supply
the proper length of conduit and
the necessary conduit connectors.
If the existing sub-base has a recep-
tacle or connector inside, remove
it. Using a GE power connection
kit, reconnect the unit wiring to
the building wiring via conduit.
This wiring must be contained in
conduit to comply with the NEC.

Check the “Essential Elements”
label for important information.