Installation Guide
Rev. 4/18/05 Page 3 of 7
OPERATIONAL NOTES:
The Thermo Feature on the transmitter operates the appliance whenever the ROOM TEMPERATURE varies a certain number of degrees from
the SET TEMPERATURE. This variation is called the “SWING” or TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL. The normal operating cycle of an
appliance may be 2-4 times per hour depending on how well the room or home is insulated from the cold or drafts. The factory setting for the
“swing number” is 2. This represents a temperature variation of +/- 2
0
F (1
0
C) between SET temperature and ROOM temperature, which
determines when the fireplace will be activated. This function is pre-set at the factory.
The transmitter has ON and OFF manual functions that are activated by pressing either button on the face of the transmitter. When a button
on the transmitter is pressed the word ON or OF will appear on the LCD screen to show while the signal is being sent. Upon initial use, there
may be a delay of three seconds before the remote receiver will respond to the transmitter. This is part of the system's design.
REMOTE RECEIVER
IMPORTANT
THE REMOTE RECEIVER SHOULD BE POSITIONED WHERE AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES DO NOT EXCEED 130° F.
The remote receiver operates on 4 AA-size 1.5V batteries. It is recommended that ALKALINE batteries be used for longer battery life and
maximum microprocessor performance. IMPORTANT: New or fully charged batteries are essential for proper operation of the remote
receiver.
The remote receiver houses the microprocessor that responds to commands from the transmitter to control system operation. It emits one
beep when it receives an ON or OFF command manually, but no beep when cycling on and off automatically in THERMO mode. The remote
receiver has a 3-position slide switch for selecting the MODE of operation: ON/REMOTE/OFF
• With the slide switch in the ON position (toward the LEARN button), the system will
remain on until the slide switch is placed in the OFF or REMOTE position.
• With the slide switch in the REMOTE position (centered), the system will only operate if
the remote receiver receives commands from the transmitter.
• With the slide switch in the OFF position (away from the LEARN button), the system is
off.
• It is suggested that the slide switch be placed in the off position if you will be
away from your home for an extended period of time. If the remote receiver is
mounted out of children’s reach, placing the slide switch in the OFF position also
functions as a safety “lock-out” by both turning the system off and rendering the
remote receiver inoperative.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
The remote receiver can be mounted on or near the fireplace hearth. PROTECTION FROM EXTREME HEAT IS VERY IMPORTANT. Like
any piece of electronic equipment, the remote receiver should be kept away from temperatures exceeding 130º F inside the receiver case.
Battery life is also significantly shortened if batteries are exposed to high temperatures.
HEARTH MOUNT
The remote receiver can be placed on the fireplace hearth or under the fireplace, behind the
control access panel. Position where the ambient temperature inside the receiver case
does not exceed 130º F.
NOTE: Black Button is used on Hearth Mount Applications.
INSTALLATION
The remote receiver can be either wall-mounted in a standard plastic switch box or placed on or near the fireplace hearth. Preferably, the
remote receiver should be wall-mounted in a plastic switch box, as this will protect its electronic components from both the heat produced by
the gas appliance and potential damage or abuse that can occur if it is left exposed on the hearth. PROTECTION FROM EXTREME HEAT IS
VERY IMPORTANT. Like any piece of electronic equipment, the remote receiver should be kept away from temperatures exceeding 130
0
F
inside the receiver case. Battery life is also significantly shortened if batteries are exposed to high temperatures.
Make sure the remote receiver switch is in the OFF position. It is recommended that 18 gauge solid or stranded wires (included) be used to
make connections between the terminal wiring block on the millivolt gas valve or electronic module and the wire terminals on the remote
receiver. For the best results, use 18 gauge stranded wire, with no splices and measuring no longer than 20 ft.
Wire terminals
Remote Receiver
Receiver
Slide
Button
REMOTE
OFF
ON
LEARN
ADJ.