Installation Guide

REV 09/02
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GENERAL INFORMATION
BATTERY LIFE
Life expectancy of alkaline batteries in the SKYTECH 1001D should be at least 12 months. Replace all batteries annually. When the
Transmitter or Wall Transmitter no longer operates the 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 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 Transmitter or Wall Transmitter should operate with as little as 9.0 volts battery power,
Measuring at the 12 volt battery.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If you encounter problems with your fireplace system, the problem may be with the fireplace itself or it could be with the SKYTECH remote.
Review the fireplace manufacturer’s operation manual to make sure all connections are properly made. Then check the operation of the
SKYTECH remote in the following manner:
• Make sure the batteries are correctly installed in the RECEIVER. One reversed battery will keep receiver from operating properly.
• Check battery in Wall Transmitter to make sure contacts are touching (+) and (-) ends of battery. Bend metal contacts in for tighter fit.
• Be sure RECEIVER and Transmitter / Wall Transmitter are within 20’-25’ operating range.
• Keep RECEIVER from temperatures exceeding 130 degrees F. Battery life shortened when ambient temperatures are above 130
degrees F.
• If RECEIVER is installed in tightly enclosed metal surround, the operating distance will be shortened. Reposition RECEIVER into “free air”
space.
FREQUENCY (DISTANCE) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (Wall Transmitter)
Due to handling/shipping of remote control, especially the WALL TRANSMITTER, the WALL
TRANSMITTER may require a frequency (distance) adjustment to return the normal operating distance of
20’-25’. Follow instructions below to make the adjustment: Check battery level, replace battery if low.
1. Remove four corner screws on front of the transmitter.
2. Using a small screwdriver, (eyeglass screwdriver works best) turn the adjustment screw (screw left of
battery) clockwise, no more than 1degree –2 degrees. Just a slight movement of this screw should improve
the operating distance. If turning clockwise does not fix the problem, return screw to original position and
turn 1 degree- 2 degrees counter-clockwise. This procedure is like turning your radio, too much adjustment
will cause complete loss of frequency match between the transmitter and receiver. You should not have to
turn the adjustment screw more than 5 degrees, 1/8 turn, in either direction to improve operating distance.
3. Replace front cover and screws.
SPECIFICATIONS
Batteries: Wall Transmitter 12V (a23)
Batteries: Remote Receiver 6V-4 ea AA 1.5V ALKALINE FCC ID No’s: TRANSMITTER -K9L2001T; RECEIVER K9L2001R
Operating Frequency: 303.875MHz Canadian ISC No.’s: TRANSMITTER –2439-101-521; RECEIVER- 2439-101-521A
WARRANTY
All warranty information is listed on the warranty sheet packed with this product. If you did not receive
this warranty sheet, please contact Skytech Systems, Inc. at the following:
9230 Conservation Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
[phone] or [phone]
FOR TECHNICAL U.S. INQUIRIES
CANADIAN INQUIRIES
SERVICE, CALL: 888/672-8929 or 877/472-3923
260/459-1703
Website: skytechsystem.com
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