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1. system is now ready to operate 4 See optional 6 hour shutdown on receiver section Transmitter Receiver Dip Switch Default Do not use two 2 or more remote control sys tems in the same area with the same dip switch settings as they will communicate with each other This may cause the appliances to mal function WARNING OPERATIONS Transmitter General The RCB remote control system is an On Off remote control The transmitter will operate the remote receiver from 1foot to a maximum of 30 feet The operational range is reduced when batteries are low or when the receiver is inside a metal enclosure Initial Start up 1 After initial power up the transmitter is ready for use Manual Mode 1 Press the ON button once to turn on the appliance Press the OFF button to turn it off Low Battery Detection 1 When the battery voltage drops to a certain level the LED on the transmitter will blink until the battery expires Change the battery before the battery is too weak for nor mal operation TURN THE UNIT OFF BEFORE REPLACING BATTERIES Receiver Low Battery Detection When the battery voltage drops to a certain level which is checked once a minute the low battery LED will start to blink and the receiver will automatically turn off the appliance The receiver will not function again2. your house for a long period of time WARNING INSTALLATIONS Remote Receiver The remote receiver may be wall mounted or installed in the appli ance 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 appropri ate Homeowner s Manual will void the warranty and may cause a fire hazard Installing Batteries The remote receiver uses four 4 AA batteries To install batter ies 1 Open the battery door by pressing the two tabs located on the door 2 Install the batteries as indicat ed in the receiver 3 Close the battery door until the door tab snaps in place 4 To install the receiver into a wall junction box snap wall cover plate to the receiver and install the receiver with the screws provided to the junction box 5 Gently install the slide switch back to the receiver stem 6 The batteries should be replaced at least once every 6 months or when the battery indicator flashes Installing Wire This system comes with a 22 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 f
3. Ambient Technologies RCB Basic On Off Remote Control INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This basic on off remote control system provides a safe reliable and user friendly remote control for milli volt valve gas appli ances The system can be manually turned on and off with the transmitter Always check with the home owner s manual of the appliance for additional information warnings regarding accessory installation 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 man ual for future reference CONTENTS OF KIT Description Transmitter Battery Alkaline AAA for Transmitter Battery Alkaline AA for receiver Receiver Assembly consists of Receiver Box Slide Button Black On RS Off Wall Cover Plate Black Wall Cover Plate White Slide Button White On RS Off Battery Door White Plug In Wiring Assembly 22 Inches Velcro Loop and Hook Installation Instructions 6 3 4 Screws Zinc 8 Screws for fireplace system control covers NNR RR RR Re FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Battery Powered Transmitter and Receiver Easy Access Front Battery Door Pre Programmed for Quick Installation 16 Security Codes Quick Disconnect Wiring Assembly Optional 6 hour shutdown
4. emale spade terminals to the milli volt valve Connect to the two 2 1 4 female spade wiring terminals mV Valve Receiver LF Make sure that the wires do not contact the appliances any place other than at the terminals Exposure to temperatures higher than 105C 250 F may cause the receiver to malfunction or fire hazard e Z z z Remote Transmitter Installing Batteries The remote transmitter uses three 3 AAA batteries To install batteries ae i 1 Press down the battery door tab Battery and lift up and remove the bat Door tery door pT y Tab es on the transmitter cover 3 Close the battery door by snap ping in place I 4 The batteries should be replaced S at least once every 6 months or when the battery indicator flash es 2 Install the batteries as indicated Back of the Transmitter Setting Privacy DIP Switch on Receiver and Transmitter The remote 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 pro cedure 1 Slide the code switches on the transmitter or receiver to your choice of ON or OFF position Switches 1 2 3 and 4 are preset to ON 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
5. es yon specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from stafe 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 iability 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 an Ambient Technologies remote control under warranty provided i 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 All Ambient returns must have a return authorization number from Ambient Technical Support Ambient Technologies 149 Cleveland Drive Paris KY 40361 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL 800 398 6195 50D0035 Rev 1 Feb 2006
6. et 30 feet 3 Receiver cannot detect 1 Receiver is installed 1 Make sure the receiver is signal in an enclosure not located inside to tight of an enclosure 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 compy 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 articular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter erence 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected roo the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for elp WARRANTY This warranty giv
7. that the pilot light is on it must be in operation for the remote control to operate the main gas valve Appliance pilot 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 off The flame should extinguish the pilot light will remain on TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Causes Action 1 LED light on the 1 Low Battery 1 Replace batteries receiver blinking Change batteries every 6 months 2 Check battery installation and replace batteries 2 Appliance does not come 1 Wiring Electrical 1 Slide the switch to ON if on after pressing Connections appliance comes ON the ON button in wiring is not the cause transmitter 2 If appliance does not come on check wiring connections N Privacy DIP switch 1 Make sure the transmitter setting on transmitter and receiver have the does not match same DIP switch settings receiver p Distance between the 1 Make sure the operating transmitter and distance is less than 30 receiver is more than fe
8. timer on receiver Low battery indicators for Transmitter and Receiver 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 or 24V 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 receiv er Wiring must conform to appliance requirement and building codes ordinances as required by local and national code authori ties 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 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 haz ard WARNING Turn appliance OFF at the appliance or remote receiver if you are away from
9. until fresh batteries are installed Optional 6 Hour Shutdown 1 The receiver comes preset from the factory with a 6 hour shutdown from its last ON operation This is done to pre vent the appliance from continuing to run if unattended 2 You may disable this feature if you wish To disable change the receiver privacy DIP switch 1 ONLY to the OFF position Make sure the transmitter privacy DIP switches are set the same Follow the instructions on Setting Privacy DIP Switch on Receiver amp Transmitter discussed earler in this manual 3 By disabling this feature your appliance may continue to run unattended 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 detects 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 render ing 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 con nections 2 Light your gas appliance following the lighting instruc tions that came with the appliance Confirm
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