Operating instructions
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OPERATION
1. This remote control will operate the gas valves servomotor to turn the gas valve from full OFF to full ON.
2. When the ON button is depressed the transmitter is sending a continuos RF signal to the receiver. The receiver then sends a
continuous 6 volts of power to the servomotor. The servomotor turns to open the gas flow to the burner then to full ON.
3. When the OFF button is depressed the transmitter is sending a continuos RF signal to the receiver. The receiver then sends a
continuous 6 volts of power to the servomotor. The servomotor turns to close the gas flow to the burner then full OFF.
4. The remote control will only work with the hand held transmitter. The receiver slide switch is only for positive OFF or REMOTE
operation.
NOTE: Extensive use of the SERVO MOTOR setting will reduce the receiver's battery life significantly.
BATTERY LIFE
Life expectancy of the alkaline batteries in the VR-1A can be up to 12 months depending on use of the servo function. Check all
batteries annually. When the transmitter no longer operates the remote receiver from a distance it did previously (i.e., the transmitter's
range has decreased) 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 combined output voltage of at least 5.0 volts. The transmitter should operate with as little
as 9.0 volts battery power. NOTE: Extensive use of the SERVO MOTOR setting will reduce the receiver's battery life
significantly.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If you encounter problems with your fireplace system, the problem may be with the fireplace itself or it could be with the VR-1A remote
system. Review the appliance manufacturer's operation manual to make sure all connections are properly made. Then check the
operation of the remote in the following manner:
1. Make sure the batteries are correctly installed in the RECEIVER. One reversed battery will keep receiver from operating properly.
2. Check battery in TRANSMITTER to make sure contacts are touching (+) and (-) ends of battery. Bend metal contacts in for tighter
fit.
3. Be sure RECEIVER and TRANSMITTER are within 20'-25' operating range.
4. Keep RECEIVER from temperatures exceeding 120° F. Battery life shortened when ambient temperatures are above 115° F.
5. If RECEIVER is installed in tightly enclosed metal surround, the operating distance will be shortened.
NOTE:
A receiver located in an area, where the ambient temperature inside the case exceeds 130° F, will cause the THERMO-SAFETY
feature to cut in, requiring you to reposition the receiver to stop the warning beeps, and to "reset" the receiver's operation.
Due to handling and shipping of the unit, handling or dropping of the transmitter by the customer, and/or heat conditions at the
receiver, some receivers may need an occasional frequency adjustment. This adjustment is made to improve the communication
and operating distance between the transmitter and the receiver. Follow the steps below for making the adjustment.
FREQUENCY (DISTANCE) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
RECEIVER ADJUSTMENT
1. To adjust at the receiver, use a small slotted screwdriver. Turn the adjustment (ADJ) screw
counter-clockwise about 5° or maximum of 1/8 turn. This should correct the distance
problem.
2. If that does not correct the problem, return adjustment screw to original position and then
turn adjustment screw clockwise.
This adjustment is like tuning your radio. If you keep turning the adjustment screw, in either
direction, you will go past the proper setting (tuning).
SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERIES: Transmitter 12V - (A23)
Remote Receiver 6V - 4 ea. AA 1.5 Alkaline FCC ID No.'s: transmitter - K9L1001; receiver - K9L330IRX
Operating Frequency: 303.8 MHZ Canadian ISC ID No.'s: transmitter - 2439 102 728; receiver – 2439A-3301RX
FCC REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.