Computime RCT Thermostatic On/Off Remote Control (Transmitter) User Manual
Computime Limited Thermostatic On/Off Remote Control (Transmitter)
user manual
RCT
Thermostatic On/Off Remote Control
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This thermostatic on/off remote control system provides a safe,
reliable, and user-friendly remote control for millivolt valve gas
appliances. The system can be operated in a thermostatically or
manual mode. Always check the appliance home owner’s manual
for additional information, or warnings regarding accessory instal-
lation before connecting this remote control system.
Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage. If any parts
are missing or damaged, immediately contact the dealer from
whom you purchased the kit. Do not attempt to install any part of
the kit unless all parts are in good condition. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
CONTENTS OF KIT
Description Qty
Transmitter 1
Battery Alkaline AAA ( for Transmitter) 3
Receiver (Assembly) consists of: 1
Receiver Box
Slide Button-Black (On/RS/Off)
L-Bracket (Floor Mount)
Battery Alkaline AA (for Receiver) 4
Wall Cover Plate-Black 1
Wall Cover Plate-White 1
Slide Button-White (On/RS/Off) 1
Screws (for Wall Cover Plate) 2
Plug-In Wiring Assembly – 18" Inches 1
Velcro (Loop and Hook) 1
Wall Holster 1
Wall Holster Screws 2
Wall Anchor 2
Installation Instructions 1
Screws (for fireplace system control covers) 2
FEATURES/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 Button
WARNING
Important 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 test
the 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 for
accurate temperature readings to appear on the
LCD.
Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before
installing or servicing. DO NOT connect
110-120 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 receiver
can 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.
INSTALLATIONS
Remote Receiver:
The remote receiver may be wall mounted or installed in the
appliance per the appliance homeowner’s manual. Refer to the
Homeowner’s Manual for special installation instructions. If
wall mounted, the remote receiver must be installed in a junction
box with cover plate provided. Failure to follow the installation
instructions found in the appropriate Homeowner’s Manual will
void the warranty and may cause a fire hazard.
Installing Batteries:
The remote receiver uses four (4)
"AA"- size batteries. To install
batteries,
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 by
pressing the two tabs located on
the 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 screws
provided.
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 or
when 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 terminal
wire 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, 105ºC
rated, with no splices. Connect to the two (2) 1/4" female spade
wiring 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 or
fire hazard.
Remote Transmitter:
Installing Batteries:
The remote transmitter uses three
(3) "AAA"- size batteries. To install
batteries,
1.Press down the battery door tab
and lift up and remove the battery
door.
2.Install the batteries as indicated on
the receiver cover.
3.Close the battery door by
snapping in place.
4. The batteries should be replaced at least once every 6 months or
when the battery indicator flashes.
Setting Privacy (DIP) Switch on Receiver and Transmitter:
The remote receiver and transmitter privacy (DIP) switches are
preset 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 or
interference from other nearby transmissions, reset the code using
the 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 systems
in 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 the
wall 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 be
set to temperature ranges between 45°F
and 90°F.
The transmitter will operate the remote
receiver from 1foot to a maximum of 30
feet. The distance is reduced when bat-
teries are low or when the receiver is
inside 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 battery
door.
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-Bracket
Slide Switch
Battery Door
WARNING
WARNING
Back of the Transmitter
Battery
Door
Tab
NOTEWARNING
WARNING
Dip Switch
(Default)
Receiver
Reset Button
Transmitter
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 mode
b. 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 of
days (weekdays/weekends) can be programmed for up to two sets
of 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 3
key. 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 the
room 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 3
minutes
9.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 simultaneously
for 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 CONTROL
SYSTEM
1.Connect the wiring terminal to the appliance. Refer to the
appropriate Homeowner’s Manual for proper wiring connections
to the appliance.
2.Light your gas appliance following the appliance lighting
instructions that came with the appliance. Confirm that the pilot
light 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 pilot
light 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).
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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 pro-
tection 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 instruc-
tions, 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 inter-
ference 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 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.
WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights that vary from state to state or province to
province. Answers to any questions regarding our limited warran-
ty may be obtained by writing our corporate offices.
Ambient Technologies warrants each new Ambient Technologies
remote control against any defects that are due to faulty material
or workmanship to the original owner, for a period of five years
after the original date of purchase. This warranty and our liability
does 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 any
Ambient Technologies remote control under warranty provided it
is returned postage prepaid to our warranty facility in a padded
carton within the warranty period, with proof of the original date
of purchase and a brief description of the malfunction. This limit-
ed warranty does not include the cost of removal or re-installation.
Ambient Technologies FOR
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
149 Cleveland Drive CALL
800-398-6195
Paris KY 40361
Symptom
1. LED light on receiver
blinking or battery icon
on LCD on transmitter.
2. LCD display is blank
3. LCD display shows
"funny" display
4. Appliance does not come
on after pressing ON on
transmitter
5. Receiver cannot receive
signal.
Causes
1. Low Battery
1. Wiring / Electrical
Connections
2. Privacy (DIP) switch
setting on transmitter
does not match
receiver
3. Transmitter measures
temperature
exceeding 99 degrees
Fahrenheit and
shows "HI" on LCD
4. Distance between the
transmitter and
receiver is more than
30 feet
1. Receiver is installed
in an enclosure
Action
1. Replace batteries. Change
batteries every 6 months.
2. Check battery installation
and replace batteries.
3. Press Reset button at the
back of the transmitter.
The reset button is located
at 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
feet
1. Make sure the receiver is
not located inside an
enclosure.