Installation Checkpoints

GE Zoneline: AZ2900, AZ3900, AZ5800
When installing a Zoneline Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner or Heat pump, the following checkpoints should be followed to reduce future problems. Please refer to our Architects and Engineers Design Data Manual for complete and detailed installation information.

Wall Case: (required)
• Wall case must be level from left-to-right.
• Wall case must be level from front-to-back (1/4 bubble slope to rear is acceptable if rear drains are used. Case must be level if internal drain is used).
• Wall case should extend at least 1/4" to the outside for caulking.
• Wall case must be sealed/caulked to outside wall on all four (4) sides.
• Wall case should be sealed/caulked to the inside wall.
• Standard steel wall cases are 42" W x 16" H x 13 3/4" D. 16", 24", 28" and 31" deep cases are available for thicker walls.

Sub-Base (optional)
• Wall case must be installed 3" to 5" above floor.
• Wall case must extend at least 2 3/8" into room.
• Sub-Base can be used for electrical connections (check NEC & local codes for compliance).
• Electrical sub-bases are available in 208/230-volt 15, 20 & 30-amp configurations; 265/277-volt available in 15, 20, & 30-amp configurations.

Remote Wall Thermostat (optional)
• Zoneline Heat pumps require 6 wires for remote wall thermostat hook-up.
• Zonelines with electric heat and cooling require at least 4 wires for mechanical and 5 wires for digital remote thermostat hook-up.
• Mechanical, standard digital and programmable digital thermostats are available for both heat pumps and electric heat models.

Electrical Hook-up
• 208/230-volt applications use power cords for wall receptacle or sub-base applications.
• 265/277-volt applications must be direct connected per NEC.

Exterior Grilles (required)
• Architectural-3-colors available: Beige, Maple, & Bittersweet Chocolate.
• Architectural-Extruded anodized aluminum (can be painted to match outdoor motif).
• Stamped-Standard louvered aluminum grille available.
• Older architectural grilles can be used if RAK40 baffle kit is installed on chassis.
• Architectural grilles made by others must have 65% free area as measured by the formula in the Architects and Engineers Design Data Manual. These grilles must have properly located baffles/deflectors or RAK40 kits must be installed on chassis.

Cleaning After Construction
• Zonelines operated during construction should be cleaned prior to property opening. Unless properly cleaned, drywall and construction dust will coat the interior of the units and create unwanted odors and dust in the rooms, generating guest complaints.
• Drywall and construction dust may set off room fire alarms when the electric heaters are energized.

Important Telephone Numbers
• GE Service — 1-800-GE-CARES (1-800-432-2737)
• GE Answer Center — 1-800-626-2005
• GE Parts & Accessories — 1-800-626-2002

Related Links

• Wall Case Dimensions
• Electrical Connection
• Ducted Applications
• Receptacles / Sub-Bases
• Power Connection Kits for 5800
• Installation Checkpoints