Operating instructions

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ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEMS
• Slide the 3-position button on the remote receiver to the ON position. The spark electrode should begin sparking to ignite the pilot
(the pilot may ignite after only one spark). After the pilot flame is lit, the main gas valve should open and the main gas flame
should ignite.
• Slide the button to OFF. The main gas flame and pilot flame should BOTH extinguish.
• Slide the button to REMOTE (the center position), and then press the ON
button on the wall transmitter to change the system to
ON. The spark electrode should begin sparking to ignite the pilot. After the pilot is lit, the main gas valve should open and the main
gas flame should ignite.
• Press the ON
button on the wall transmitter to OFF. The main gas flame and pilot flame should BOTH extinguish.
• Press the ON
button on the wall transmitter to change the system to THERMO. Advance the SET temperature on the transmitter
to a temperature of at least 2
0
F (1
0
C) above the ROOM temperature displayed on the LCD screen. With this manual setting the
normal thermostatic cycle is overridden and the system flame will ignite. Set the SET temperature to at least 2
0
F (1
0
C) below the
room temperature and the system flame will extinguish in a few seconds. Thereafter, it should continue to cycle to on and off
thermostatically approximately every two minutes as the ROOM temperature changes, but only when the temperature differential
between ROOM and SET temperatures differ at least 2
0
F (1
0
C). (The 2
0
F differential is the factory setting).
GENERAL INFORMATION
MATCHING SECURITY CODES
Each transmitter can use one of 1,048,576 unique security codes. It may
be necessary to program the remote receiver to LEARN the
security code of the transmitter upon initial use
, if batteries are replaced, or if a replacement transmitter is purchased from your dealer
or the factory. When matching security codes, be sure slide button on the receiver is in the REMOTE position; the code will NOT
“LEARN” if the slide switch is in the ON or OFF position. Program the remote receiver to LEARN a new security code by pushing in the
LEARN button on the top of the remote receiver and then pressing the ON
button on the wall transmitter. A change in the beeping
pattern, at the receiver, indicates the transmitter’s code has been programmed into the receiver. When an existing receiver is matched
to a new transmitter, the new security code will override the old one.
The microprocessor that controls the security code matching procedure is controlled by a timing function. If you are unsuccessful in
matching the security code on the first attempt, wait 1-2 minutes before trying again – this delay allows the microprocessor to reset its
timer circuitry – and try up to two or three more times.
THERMO FUNCTION
When the transmitter is in the THERMO mode, it should be kept away from direct sources of heat such as fireplaces, incandescent
lighting, and direct sunlight. Leaving the transmitter in direct sunlight, for example, will cause its heat-sensing diode to read the room
temperature higher than it actually is; if in THERMO mode, it may not turn on the appliance even if the ambient ROOM temperature is
below the SET temperature.
BATTERY LIFE
Life expectancy of alkaline batteries in the ECS TRW-1 should be at least 12 months. Check and replace all batteries annually. When
the Wall Transmitter no longer operates or the remote receiver does not function at all, the batteries should be checked. It is important
that the remote receiver batteries are fully charged, providing a combined output voltage of at least 5.3 volts. The length of the wire
between the remote receiver and the gas valve directly affects the operating performance of the remote system. The longer the wire,
the more battery power is required to deliver signals between the remote receiver and the gas valve. The Wall Transmitter should
operate with as little as 2.4 volts of battery power, measuring at each of the 3-volt button cell batteries.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Should you encounter problems with your fireplace system, the problem may be with the fireplace itself or it could be with the ECS
remote control. Review the fireplace manufacturer’s operation manual to make sure all connections are properly made. Then check
the operation of the ECS remote in the following manner:
1. Make sure receiver batteries are installed properly. If one battery is installed backward, receiver will not operate in remote mode.
Be sure battery output is 5.3 volts or more. (Slide switch is independent of battery condition.)
2. Be sure the wall transmitter’s batteries are properly installed and that the battery output is 2.4 volts each or more.
3. The wall transmitter has (2) 3 volt button cell batteries (1) button cell operates the LCD screen and the other button cell operates
sending the RF signal. If the button cell battery that controls sending the RF signal is low or defective the LCD screen may work but
the RF signal may not be sending (Check each button cell battery)
4. Check to make sure the transmitter is communicating with the receiver.