Acumen Technologies 502 Acumen FDC 502 Tx Only User Manual 1
Acumen Technologies Ltd Acumen FDC 502 Tx Only 1
Users Manual
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Acumen Model J
Fireplace Remote Control Operating Instructions For The Homeowner
The Acumen Model J Remote Control is designed for use with decorative gas fireplace and wall
heaters using a Millivolt gas valve.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
INSTALLING FRESH BATTERIES:
Note: It is not necessary to re-set your private code when Installing Fresh Batteries.
The fireplace MUST be OFF before replacing transmitter batteries.
INSTALL BATTERIES INTO RECEIVER:
INSTALL BATTERIES INTO TRANSMITTER:
Press and then Release
Change Batteries At Least Every 6 Months:
WARNING: THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER WILL AUTOMATICALLY SWITCH OFF THE
FIREPLACE WHEN THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER ARE LOW.
The pilot flame must be lit, with the gas control valve turned to "ON", for the
remote to work correctly.
Read all of the safety precautions in the owner's manual included with your
fireplace before using this remote control.The thermostat is not
intended for unattended use.
Warning:
Fresh Alkaline
AA Batteries.
PRESS
TO OPEN
PRESS
TO OPEN
FIREPLACE REMOTE
PRESS
TO OPEN
OFF
ON
REMOTE
BAT.LOW
RECEIVER OPERATION:
Fireplace Controlled
by Remote
Fireplace Off Fireplace On
Low Battery
Indicator
OFF REMOTE ON
BAT.LOW
PRESS TO OPEN
OFF REMOTE ON
BAT.LOW
PRESS TO OPEN
OFF REMOTE ON
BAT.LOW
PRESS TO OPEN
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ON
OFF
F
* Child-Proof *
ON
OFF
* Child-Proof *
F
C
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The fireplace will automatically shut off after 6 hours of Continuous operation.
-- Press the On button once to turn On the fireplace.
-- Press the Off button once to turn Off the fireplace.
Child-Proof off
Child-Proof on
The Child-Proof switch disables the buttons on the front of the Remote.
CHILD-PROOF FEATURE:
oF / oC Selection
-- Press and hold the Off button for
longer than 4 seconds. The oF or
oC display will blink.
-- Press the Off button to select
temperature display in oF or oC
C-P
C-P
ROOM TEMP
ON button
OFF button
C-P
The words "Child-Proof"
appear here when
Child-Proof feature is turned
The words "Child-Proof" will
disappear from the LCD.
F
F
* Child-Proof *
LONG is pressing the button for longer than 1.5 seconds and
SHORT is pressing the button for shorter than 0.5 second.
To unlock
Child proof,
press OFF
button.
LONG
SHORT
SHORT
LONG
SHORT
WARNING: IT TAKES SOME TIME FOR THE RECEIVER TO RESPOND TO THE
TRANSMITTER. DO NOT PRESS THE ON/OFF BUTTONS MORE THAN ONCE WITH 2
SECONDS FOR CORRECT OPERATION.
The "Child-Proof " will
disappear from the LCD.
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FCC Requirements
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-
Reorient or relocate the receiver antenna.
-
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Canadian Equipment Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the (class A/Class B)* limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications. Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques (de la class A/de la class B)* prescrites dans le
Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du
Canada.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interfence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
All wiring should be done by a qualified electrician and shall be in compliance with local codes and
with the National Electirc Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-current ( in the United States ), or with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electirc Code
( in Canada ).
Switch Receiver
to Remote
Switch off
the Receiver
Install 3AAA Batteries
Select Code
Position
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON
2'~10'
FIREPLACE REMOTE
PRESS
TO OPEN
OFF
ON
REMOTE
BAT.LOW
OFF
ON
REMOTE
BAT.LOW
FIREPLACE REMOTE
PRESS
TO OPEN
OFF
ON
REMOTE
BAT.LOW
Install 4AA Batteries
FIREPLACE REMOTE
PRESS
TO OPEN
OFF
ON
REMOTE
BAT.LOW
P/N: 81-990632-00
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Acumen Model J
Fireplace Remote Control Installation Instructions
PLEASE LEAVE THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE HOMEOWNER.
The Acumen Model J Remote Control is designed for use with decorative gas fireplace and wall heaters using
a millivolt gas valve.
The Model J Transmitter is a Two-button hand held transmitter, which turns the gas on/off. The display of the
transmitter shows the current room temperature, low battery indicator and "*Child-Proof*".
Installation Precautions:
The Model J Remote Control is tested safe when installed in accordance with this installation manual. It is your
responsibility to read all instructions before starting installation and to follow these instructions carefully during
installation.
The Model J Remote Control MUST be installed by a qualified service technician.
The Model J Remote Control is carefully engineered and MUST be installed only as specified. If you modify it
or any of its components, you may possibly cause a fire hazard.
Installation Instruction
1.0 Installing the Receiver
1. Make sure the slide switch on the Remote Receiver is at the OFF position.
2. Connect the wires to the TH and TPTH terminals of the Millivolt valve. See Figure 1.
3. Installing the Remote Receiver to a Wall Mount:
-
Secure the Remote Receiver to the wall mount.
-
Use the screws provided to secure the face blade to the Remote Receiver. See Figure 2.
4. Installing the Remote Receiver to a Fireplace:
-
Secure the Fireplace Mounting plate to the base pan of the fireplace.
-
Slide the Remote Receiver into the fireplace mounting plate. See Figure 3.
5. Put the switch cap to the slide switch.
6. Slide the battery compartment into the Remote Receiver. See Figure 4.
Figure 3
Figure 2
Installation of the
Receiver to a
Junction Box
Figure 1
TP TH
TP TH
To Remote
control
FIREPLACE REMOTE
PRESS
TO OPEN
OFF
ON
REMOTE
BAT.LOW
BAT.LOW
OFF REMOTE ON
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7. In order to prevent the Remote Receiver (fireplace installation only) from overheating, put a heat shield
(option item) above the Remote Receiver. See Figure 5.
2.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE:
You can set a private code into your system to prevent accidental operation by another transmitter
nearby. See Figure 6.
2.1 Coding Instructions:
1. Remove the cover on the back of the Remote Transmitter to expose the code switches. Slide the code
switches to your choice of ON or OFF positions. FACTORY SETTING IS ALL "OFF".
2. Make sure the slide switch on the Remote Receiver is at OFF position.
3. Keep the Remote Transmitter and the Remote Receiver within 2-10 feet.
4. Slide the slide switch on the Remote Receiver to REMOTE position.
5. Install fresh AAA alkaline batteries into the Remote Transmitter.
6. Press any button on the Remote Transmitter, the Remote Receiver will produce a 'beep' sound when it receives
the code from the Remote Transmitter.
7. If you do not hear a 'beep' sound from the Remote Receiver, remove the batteries from the Remote Transmitter
and slide the slide switch on the remote receiver to OFF position, Wait for 1 minute, and repeat step 2 to 6.
8. Replace the cover of the Remote Transmitter and the Receiver. The system is now ready to operate.
FCC Requirements
Warning : Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority
to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 to the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-
Reorient or relocate the receiver antenna.
-
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Canadian Equipment Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the (class A/Class B)* limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques (de la class A/de la class B)* prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage
radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
All wiring should be done by a qualified electrician and shall be in compliance with local codes and with the National Electirc Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-current (In the United States), or with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electirc Code (in Canada).
Figure 6
Child-Proof
Switch
Code
Switches
Figure 4
Remote
Receiver
In su l a to r
Figure 5
FIREPLACE REMOTE
PRESS
TO OPEN
OFF
ON
REMOTE
BAT.LOW
PRESS
TO OPEN
BAT.LOW
OFF REMOTE ON
Heat-Shield
P/N: 81-990633-00
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.