Computime RCT Thermostatic On/Off Remote Control (Transmitter) User Manual

Computime Limited Thermostatic On/Off Remote Control (Transmitter)

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RCTThermostatic On/Off Remote ControlINSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSThis thermostatic on/off remote control system provides a safe,reliable, and user-friendly remote control for millivolt valve gasappliances. The system can be operated in a thermostatically ormanual mode. Always check the appliance home owner’s manualfor additional information, or warnings regarding accessory instal-lation before connecting this remote control system.Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage. If any partsare missing or damaged, immediately contact the dealer fromwhom you purchased the kit. Do not attempt to install any part ofthe kit unless all parts are in good condition. Please keep thismanual for future reference.CONTENTS OF KITDescription QtyTransmitter 1Battery Alkaline AAA ( for Transmitter) 3Receiver (Assembly) consists of: 1Receiver BoxSlide Button-Black (On/RS/Off)L-Bracket (Floor Mount)Battery Alkaline AA (for Receiver) 4Wall Cover Plate-Black 1Wall Cover Plate-White 1Slide Button-White (On/RS/Off) 1Screws (for Wall Cover Plate) 2Plug-In Wiring Assembly – 18" Inches 1Velcro (Loop and Hook) 1Wall Holster 1Wall Holster Screws 2Wall Anchor 2Installation Instructions 1Screws (for fireplace system control covers) 2FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS• Contemporary Ergonomic Style Transmitter with Large LCD Display• Backlit LCD Display• Battery Powered Transmitter and Receiver• Easy Access Front Battery Door• Pre-Programmed for Quick Installation• Low battery Indication• Child Proof Lock-out• 256 Security Codes• Quick Disconnect Wiring Assembly• On/Off, Thermostatic, Timer, and 5-2 Day Thermostatic Programming Flexibility• Reset ButtonWARNINGImportant Safety Information• Read this manual thoroughly prior to installing, programming or operating any remote control.• This remote control system is designed for use with a milli-volt gas valve system. Do not use this remote control system on applications with voltages above 30 Volts AC.• This remote control system requires three (3) "AAA" and four(4) "AA" alkaline batteries to power the transmitter and receiver. Wiring must conform to appliance requirement and building codes/ordinances as required by local and national code authorities having jurisdiction.• Do not short (or jumper) across the gas valve terminals to testthe remote control installation. This could damage the unit and void the warranty.• This remote control system should only be used as described in this manual. Any other use is not recommended and will void the warranty.Due to the sensitive temperature monitoring components in the transmitter, it is necessary to allow the transmitter to stabilize to room temperature before accurate room temperatures are displayed. If the transmitter is activated from a severe cold condition, allow 15 minutes foraccurate temperature readings to appear on the LCD.Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before installing or servicing. DO NOT connect110-120 VAC wiring to the milli-volt gas control valve. The remote operator must be installed exactly as outlined in these instructions. Read all instructions completely before attempting installation. Follow instructions carefully during installation. Any modification of components will void the warranty and may cause a fire hazard.Low battery power in the transmitter or receivercan affect the operation of the remote control in the AUTO mode. In some cases the unit may not cycle off when the target temperature is reached.INSTALLATIONSRemote Receiver:The remote receiver may be wall mounted or installed in theappliance per the appliance homeowner’s manual. Refer to theHomeowner’s Manual for special installation instructions. Ifwall mounted, the remote receiver must be installed in a junctionbox with cover plate provided. Failure to follow the installationinstructions found in the appropriate Homeowner’s Manual willvoid the warranty and may cause a fire hazard.Installing Batteries:The remote receiver uses four (4)"AA"- size batteries. To installbatteries,1.Remove the slide switch by gently pulling straight out.2.Use your thumb and index finger to gently pull down the L-bracket.3.Open the battery door bypressing the two tabs located onthe door.4.Install the batteries as indicated in the receiver cover.5.Close the battery door until the door tab snaps in place. 6.To install the receiver into a wall junction box, install the receiver with the screwsprovided.7.If you decided to install the receiver into the appliance, reinstall the L-bracket.8.Gently, install the slide switch back to the receiver stem.9.The batteries should be replaced at least once every 6 months orwhen the battery indicator flashes.Installing Wire:This system comes with an 18 inch pre-assembled wire assembly.Insert the white terminal to the back of the receiver. The terminalwire block can only be installed one way. Do not force the termi-nal plug onto the receiver. Follow the homeowner’s manual for connecting the two (2) 1/4"female spade terminals to the millivolt valve. For applications longer than 18 inches, use 18 gauge wire, 105ºCrated, with no splices. Connect to the two (2) 1/4" female spadewiring terminals. Wire can be no longer than 20 feet.Make sure that the wires do not contact the appliances any place other than at the terminals. Exposure to temperatures higher than 105C (250ºF) may cause the receiver to malfunction orfire hazard.Remote Transmitter:Installing Batteries:The remote transmitter uses three(3) "AAA"- size batteries. To installbatteries,1.Press down the battery door tab and lift up and remove the battery door.2.Install the batteries as indicated onthe receiver cover.3.Close the battery door by snapping in place.4. The batteries should be replaced at least once every 6 months orwhen the battery indicator flashes.Setting Privacy (DIP) Switch on Receiver and Transmitter:The remote receiver and transmitter privacy (DIP) switches arepreset at the factory. Do not set all DIP switches to "OFF" posi-tion or "ON" position. The receiver and transmitter privacy (DIP)switches are preset at the factory. In the event of activation orinterference from other nearby transmissions, reset the code usingthe following procedure:1.Slide the code switches on the transmitter or receiver to your choice of ON or OFF position. Switches #1 to #6 are preset to "ON", and #7 and #8 are preset to "OFF" for both the transmitter and receiver.2.The switches on the transmitter and receiver must match in order for the system to work.3.The system is now ready to operate.Do not use two (2) or more remote control systemsin the same area with the same dip switch settings,as they will communicate with each other. This may cause the appliances to malfunction.1.The reset button can be used to reset the systems such as the clock setting. The reset button is located behind the battery door cover. 2.Using a paper clip, press the button and the system will reset and go into clock setting mode. Follow the instructions on how to set the time in the next section.Installing Wall Holster:The transmitter wall holster can be attached to any wall. Use thewall anchors and screws to secure the wall holster. OPERATIONS:Transmitter:General:The RCT Remote Control has four (4 )operating modes: Manual, Timer, Auto,and Auto-P. The control system can beset to temperature ranges between 45°Fand 90°F.The transmitter will operate the remotereceiver from 1foot to a maximum of 30feet. The distance is reduced when bat-teries are low or when the receiver isinside a metal enclosure. Initial start up:1.After initial power up or when RESET button is pressed, the transmitter is reset. The reset button is located inside the batterydoor.2.During system reset, all features of the LCD will be visible. After one second, the LCD will be initialized. A typical reset display is shown above. Note that the temperature scale is degree F. 3.Press SET and TIME/CANCEL more than 3 seconds to select between °C and °F display. It will exit setting mode automatically after 10 seconds if no key is pressed.4.After reset the transmitter is operating in manual mode. The time and room temperature are shown as above.Setting Clock:1.While in Manual model, press SET to enter clock setting mode.2.In clock setting mode, only clock is displayed. Press SET to select item (hour, minute or day). Selected item is flashing. Press 4or 3to change. Selected item is flashing.Manual Mode:1.Press the ON button once to turn on the appliance. Press the OFF button to turn it off.2.In manual mode, the transmitter will not turn the appliance off even if the room temperature is above the target temperature.L-BracketSlide SwitchBattery DoorWARNINGWARNINGBack of the TransmitterBatteryDoorTabNOTEWARNINGWARNINGDip Switch(Default)ReceiverReset ButtonTransmitter
Timer mode:1.In manual or auto mode press TIME/CANCEL to enter Timer mode. LCD will display only the timer time and room temperature.2.In Timer mode, the preset time and temperature is 120 minutes (maximum) and 70 degrees Fahrenheit (room temperature).3.Press 4or 3to select timer time in 10 minute increments. Press SET and 4or 3to set temperature.4.The transmitter will turn on the appliance when entering timer mode. When the times run out, the transmitter will turn off the appliance and return to Manual mode.5.Timer count down can be cancelled by pressing:a. TIME/CANCEL which returns back to previous modeb. ON or OFF which returns to manual mode,c. AUTO which then goes to auto mode.Auto mode:1.To enter auto mode, press AUTO in manual mode or timer mode. 2.In auto mode, press SET and press 4, 3to set temperature.3.After entering auto mode, once the setting is completed, the transmitter will automatically turn on the fireplace when the room temperature is below the target temperature and turn off the appliance when the room temperature is above the target temperature.4.There will be a slight delay in the response of the unit (on/off) to a temperature. Temperature is monitored every 3 minutes.5.Flame icon will display when the transmitter is in "ON".6.Pressing either the ON or OFF button, it will change to Manual mode.7.When AUTO and ON buttons are pressed simultaneously and held more than 3 seconds, it will enter Auto-P (program) mode.8.When TIMER/CANCEL button is pressed, it will change to timer mode.Auto-P mode:Auto-P mode will allow the remote control systems to thermostati-cally control the appliance on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and/or on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). The remote control sys-tems cannot be programmed for individual days. Each group ofdays (weekdays/weekends) can be programmed for up to two setsof time settings to cycle.1.To enter Auto-P mode, press AUTO and ON buttons and hold more than 3 seconds. Press AUTO again. 2.When entering Auto-P mode, there are no default values and a blank display will be seen as illustrated below.3.In this display, press 4or 3buttons to enter information, LCD will be display as shown below. When entering Program setting mode for the first time, program 1 for the first day will display as shown below. 6am is flashing to indicate the selected item to be adjusted.4.Use AUTO to select among the items of the day shown: hour, minute and temperature of program 1. Subsequence presses will proceed to program 2, 3 and 4 and then repeat again.5.Selected item will be flashing and can be adjusted by 4or 3key. Program time is changed in 10 minute increment. Setting range in Fahrenheit mode is 45-90°F in step of 1°F. The setting range in Celsius mode is 7-32°C in step of 1°C.6.Once the settings are complete and/or no keys are pressed with-in 10 seconds, the program will function.7.The transmitter will automatically turn on the fireplace when theroom temperature is below the target temperature and turn off the appliance when the room temperature is above the target temperature.8.There will be a slight delay in the response of the unit (on/off) to a temperature change.Temperature is monitored every 3minutes9.When ON or OFF buttons are pressed, it will change to Manual mode.10. When AUTO button is pressed, it will change to Auto mode.11. When TIMER/CANCEL button is pressed, it will change timer mode.Low-battery detection:1.Battery voltage is checked once a minute. When the battery voltage drops to a certain level, the low-battery warning will come on, and the transmitter will turn off the appliance. The transmitter will not function anymore until fresh batteries are installed.2.When the batteries are low, the LCD shows a low battery indicator. The low battery warning will be displayed in any mode.3.The transmitter will not operate with low batteries. Change the battery before the battery is too weak for normal operation. TURN THE UNIT OFF BEFORE REPLACING BATTERIES.Child-proof protection:1.Press and hold ON and OFF buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter child-proof mode.2.The transmitter will not work mode until child-proof mode is deactivated by pressing the ON and OFF buttons simultaneouslyfor 3 seconds again to exit child-proof mode.Transmitter Thermal Shutdown:1.If transmitter measures a room temperature exceeding 99 degrees Fahrenheit, the LCD will display "HI" and the transmitter will turn off the appliance.2.Transmitter will not function until the room temperature has dropped below 99 degree Fahrenheit.Receiver:Slide Switch:1.ON position: the system will remain on until the slide switch is placed in the OFF or RS position.2.RS position: the system will only operate if the remote receiver receives a signal from the transmitter.3.OFF position, the system is off. The slide switch should be placed in the OFF position if you will be away for an extended period of time. If the remote receiver is mounted out of children’s reach, the OFF position also functions as a safety device by both turning the system off and rendering the receiver inoperable.TESTING YOUR NEW REMOTE CONTROLSYSTEM1.Connect the wiring terminal to the appliance. Refer to the appropriate Homeowner’s Manual for proper wiring connectionsto the appliance.2.Light your gas appliance following the appliance lighting instructions that came with the appliance. Confirm that the pilotlight is on; it must be in operation for the remote control to operate the main gas valve. Appliance control knob must be in the ON position. Appliance ON/OFF switch must be in OFF position.3.Slide the 3 position button on the remote receiver to the ON position. The main gas flame should ignite.4.Slide the button to OFF. The flame should extinguish (the pilotlight will remain on).5.Slide the button to RS (the center position), then press the ON button on the transmitter to turn the system to ON. The main gas flame should ignite. 6.Press the OFF button on the transmitter to turn the system to OFF. The flame should extinguish (the pilot light will remain on).TROUBLESHOOTINGWARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for compliance could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-tection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instruc-tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-ference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one or more of the following meas-ures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving 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.WARRANTYThis warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may alsohave other rights that vary from state to state or province toprovince. Answers to any questions regarding our limited warran-ty may be obtained by writing our corporate offices.Ambient Technologies warrants each new Ambient Technologiesremote control against any defects that are due to faulty materialor workmanship to the original owner, for a period of five yearsafter the original date of purchase. This warranty and our liabilitydoes not apply to batteries, nor does it include damage to mer-chandise or the remote control resulting from accident, alteration,neglect, misuse, improper installation or any other failure to fol-low Ambient Technologies installation and operating instructions.Ambient Technologies agrees to repair or replace at its option anyAmbient Technologies remote control under warranty provided itis returned postage prepaid to our warranty facility in a paddedcarton within the warranty period, with proof of the original dateof purchase and a brief description of the malfunction. This limit-ed warranty does not include the cost of removal or re-installation.Ambient Technologies FORTECHNICAL SUPPORT149 Cleveland Drive CALL800-398-6195Paris KY 40361Symptom1. LED light on receiver blinking or battery icon on LCD on transmitter.2. LCD display is blank3. LCD display shows "funny" display4. Appliance does not comeon after pressing ON on transmitter5. Receiver cannot receive signal.Causes1. Low Battery 1. Wiring / Electrical Connections2. Privacy (DIP) switch setting on transmitterdoes not match receiver3. Transmitter measurestemperature exceeding 99 degreesFahrenheit and shows "HI" on LCD4. Distance between thetransmitter and receiver is more than 30 feet1. Receiver is installed in an enclosureAction1. Replace batteries. Changebatteries every 6 months.2. Check battery installation and replace batteries.3. Press Reset button at the back of the transmitter. The reset button is locatedat the lower left corner behind the battery cover.1. Slide the switch to ON, if appliance comes ON, wiring is not the causes.2. If appliance does not come on, check wiring connections.1. Make sure the transmitter and receiver has the same DIP switch settings.1. Move transmitter to a cooler place and wait until temperature drops below 99 degree.1. Make sure the operating distance is less than 30 feet1. Make sure the receiver is not located inside an enclosure.

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