RCT-MLT-II Remote Control Kits - Hearth N Home

1 RCT-MLT-II Remote Control kits - Installation and Operating Instructions - INTRODUCTION FCC REQUIREMENTS. The Remote Control system can be operated thermo- statically or manually from the transmitter. The system WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO. operates on radio frequencies (RF) within a 20 foot range. THIS UNIT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY. Can be used with DSI, IPI or Standing Pilot systems. THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO. OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. This Remote Control kit has a hand held transmitter that can be used as a Remote on/off or as a thermostat. The NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to transmitter display shows the current room tempera- comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur- ture, target temperature, timer setting, on/off status, suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are low battery indicator, current time, burner/valve opera- designed to provide reasonable protection against harm- tion and fan operation.

2 Electrical ratings for the receiver ful interference in a residential installation. This equip- are: 110 VAC, 60 Hz, 6 W. ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance If pertinent, see additional fireplace wiring diagrams on with the instructions, may cause harmful interference pages 9 to 11. to radio communications. However, there is no guaran- tee that interference will not occur in a particular instal- INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence to radio or television reception, which can be de- This Remote Control kit is tested and safe when installed termined by turning the equipment off and on, the user in accordance with this installation manual. is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Installation of this kit MUST be done by a quali- - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

3 Fied service technician. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. NOTE: A manometer MUST be used to set the - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit manifold pressure on the gas valve. different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV tech- It is the responsibility of the installer to read all instruc- nician for help. tions before starting installation and to follow these in- structions carefully during installation. Modification of Canadian Equipment Requirements the Remote Control system or any of its components This digital apparatus does not exceed the (Class A/. will void the warranty and may cause a fire hazard. Class B)* limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations NOTE: The factory installed junction box in the of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le gas fireplace must be wired with 110 VAC before present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits installing this kit.

4 See Installation Instructions radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux section. appareils numeriques (de la class A/de la class B)*. prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communi- CAUTION: All wiring should be done by a qualified cations du Canada. electrician and shall be in compliance with local codes and with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and Sci- 70-current (in the United States), or with the current ence Canada. Operation is subject to the following two CSA Canadian Electric Code (in Canada). conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, in- WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT 110-120 VAC cluding interference that may cause undesired opera- tion of the device. WIRING TO THE GAS Control VALVE OF. THIS APPLIANCE. Printed in Copyright 2004, Hearth & home Technologies Inc.

5 20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044 100-907E 1/04. 1. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Locating Receiver and Operating Functions This Remote receiver can be positioned under the fire- Installing Electrical Service to the Junction Box box in the Control compartment of the fireplace if ambi- ent temperatures do not exceed 1700 F. This system is WARNING: TURN ELECTRICAL POWER OFF designed to Control the following components: AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGIN- Wire Colors NING THIS INSTALLATION. Gas Valve - Millivolt or Electronic Ignition . Red Fan/Blower - 110 VAC .. Plug from Fan NOTE: Some appliances do not have a cover plate. Flame Controller - HI/LO solenoid .. Orange Instead, there is a hole through which the Romex clamp is attached to the outer wrap. RECEIVER WIRING INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Remove the electrical cover plate from the lower Incorrect wiring connections WILL cause damage to the gas valve or electronic module operating the gas appli- side of the fireplace.

6 Remove the knock-out from ance and may also damage the Remote receiver. the plate and attach the Romex clamp (screws to Wiring Flame Function (Standing Pilot, DSI, IPI). the outside) (see Figure 1). Connect the Remote receiver by connecting the two red wires leading from the Remote receiver to the red and brown Remote wires labeled FOR USE WITH Remote . OR WALL SWITCH ONLY . See Figure 2. ACCESS HOLE. Remote . RECEIVER. 110 VAC. SERVICE. R ED. VALVE. COVER ON/OFF. TH TP TH. Figure 1 PLATE SWITCH Remote SWITCH. RED. PIGTAIL. RED. TP. 2. Feed the electrical service wires through the Romex clamp and secure the wires to the clamp. BROWN. WALL. 3. Using the wire nuts provided, connect the service Figure 2. SWITCH. wires to the junction box. The black wires to the black service wire, the white wires to the white ser- Alternative Wiring for units with a wall switch vice wire, and the service ground wire to the ground Disconnect the wall switch wire from the TH terminal on stud of the junction box.

7 The valve and connect this wire to male connector sup- plied on the receiver. Connect remaining female con- 4. Re-attach the cover plate to the outside of the fire- nector from receiver to the TH terminal on the valve. place. Adding Optional Fan/Blower WARNING: LEAVE ELECTRICAL POWER OFF Plug 2-prong fan cord directly into the 3 prong polarized AT THIS TIME. DO NOT RESTORE POWER UN- plug on the back of the receiver (see Figure 3). This TIL THE Remote Control SYSTEM IS COM- receptacle output is 110/120 VAC, 3 AMP. PLETELY INSTALLED. Remote RECEIVER. Important: The Remote receiver should be posi- tioned close to front in right or left corner where ambient temperatures do not exceed 1700 F. The Remote receiver is powered by 110-120 VAC. It plugs into a standard polarized duplex receptacle. Figure 3. Adding Fan/Blower 2. GAS Control KNOB. VALVE. SCREW. NUT. WASHER VARIABLE REGULATOR. WASHER. VARIABLE SOLENOID. REGULATOR.

8 VARIABLE JAM NUT. FLAME Control . REGULATOR PLUNGER. Figure 4. SOLENOID. 3. Plug the Remote receiver into the 110/120 VAC power NOTE: All steps required for installation of the supply. flame controller MUST be done by a qualified gas service technician. 4. Light the fireplace as directed in the Owner's Manual. 5. Set the manifold pressure on the gas valve by rotat- ing the flame Control solenoid. Adjust until the read- Installing Flame Control Solenoid ing on the manometer is inches for natural 1. Remove the screw and knob from the variable regu- gas, or inches for LP. lator and discard. 6. Tighten the jam nut (see Figure 4) to the face of the variable regulator body. 2. Unscrew the nut from the regulator and discard. 7. Turn the main gas knob on the gas valve OFF. 3. Remove the bag containing a washer and blue and red plungers from the side of the flame Control sole- 8. Remove the manometer from the pressure tap and noid.

9 Screw the tap closed. 4. Place washer on flame Control solenoid (see Figure 4). 5. Insert the correct plunger (blue - natural gas, red - propane) into the flame Control solenoid (see Figure 4). LEARN 110 VAC/3A. 6. Thread the flame Control solenoid with correct plunger FLAME. Remote . into the thread hole in the variable regulator. Turn RECEIVER CONTROLLER. (5). one to two turns only. Do not tighten or damage may occur. Wiring the Flame Controller JAM NUT (7). PLUNGER (6). 1. Connect the two leads from the flame Control sole- noid to the orange leads from the receiver. 2. Install a manometer into the pressure tap. VARIABLE REGULATOR BODY (1). Figure 5. NOTE: A manometer MUST be used to set the manifold pressure on the gas valve. 3. The Remote receiver has a 3-position slide switch: OFF/ TRANSMITTER. Remote /ON (see Figure 6). Important: Before operating Remote Control , trans- mitter and receiver must have matching security codes.

10 See section Matching Security Codes'. Important: Review Thermo-Updating/Communication- Safety Features' under Transmitter Safety Features'. section. Communication Safety features shut down the fireplace system when a potentially unsafe condition exists. Important: Review Auto Shutdown' section. This safety feature shuts down the fireplace after 9 hours of continuous operation, in ON mode only. Important: New or fully charged batteries are essen- tial for proper operation of the multi-function transmit- ter. The transmitter operates on 2 AAA-size bat- Figure 6. Remote Receiver teries. Use Alkaline batteries for longer battery life and maximum operational performance. NOTE: The Remote receiver will only respond to Insert 2 AAA-size batteries into the battery com- the transmitter when the 3-position slide button on partment on the back of the transmitter. When the bat- the Remote receiver is in the Remote position.