Ambient Technologies RTSC User manual

RTSC
Thermostatic Flame Height Adjustment
Remote for
Signature Command System
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This remote control system provides a safe, reliable and user-
friendly remote control for Signature Command equipped appli-
ances, and flame height adjustment. The system can be manually
or thermostatically turned on and off with the transmitter. Always
check the appliance home owner’s manual for additional informa-
tion, or warnings regarding accessory installation before connect-
ing 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 or Ambient Technologies Technical
Support at 1 800 398 6195. Do not attempt to install any part of
the kit unless all parts are in good condition. Please keep this
booklet for future reference.
CONTENTS OF KIT
Description ty
Transmitter 1
Battery Alkaline AAA (for Transmitter) 3
Installation Instructions 1
FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS
• Thermostatic Control
• Battery Powered
• Low battery Indication
• Three Flame Height Setting
• Child Proof Lock-out
• 16 Security Codes
• Reset Button
WARNING
Important Safety Information
• Read this manual thoroughly prior to installing, programming or
operating any remote control.
• This remote control requires three (3) “AAA” alkaline batteries
to operate.
• 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 tem-
perature before accurate room temperatures are
displayed. If the transmitter is activated from a
severe cold condition, allow 15 minutes for accu-
rate temperature readings to appear on the LCD
display.
Turn appliance OFF (at the Master Switch) if
you are away from your house for an extended
period of time. Never leave anything on top of
the surface of the transmitter.
INSTALLATIONS
Installing Batteries
The remote transmitter uses three (3) “AAA” batteries.
To install batteries,
1.Press down the battery door tab
and pull out to remove the bat-
tery door.
2.Install the batteries as indicated
on transmitter.
3.Close the battery door by snap-
ping in place.
4.When three batteries are
installed, the transmitter will ini-
tialize for 10 seconds and then is
ready for use.
5.The batteries should be replaced
at least once every 6 months or
when the low battery icon indi-
cator is displayed.
Setting Privacy (DIP) Switch on Transmitter and the Learn
Function:
The remote transmitter privacy (DIP) switches are preset at the
factory. In the event of activation or interference from other near-
by transmissions, reset the code using the following procedures
(learn function must be performed after changing the code):
1.Slide the code switches on the transmitter to your choice of
ON or OFF position. Switches #1, #2, #3 and #4 are preset
to “ON” for the transmitter.
2.The RF receiver button on the control board must be in the on
position before the learn function can begin. Use paper clip to
depress button, one beep for RF receiver ON or two beeps for
RF receiver OFF.
3.Holding the OFF button on the Command Center while turning
on the master switch will activate the learn function for the
transmitter.
4.After the above operation, two beeps will be given and the
green LED on the Command Center will flash for 10 seconds.
5.During the 10 seconds, press the OFF button on a transmitter
to learn. Another two beeps will be given to confirm a success-
ful learning.
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.
Reset Button:
The reset button can be used to reset the transmitter if transmitter
is not working properly. The reset button is located behind the
battery door cover in the lower left corner of battery comparment.
Using a paper clip, press the reset button and the transmitter will
reset and initialize for 10 seconds before it can be used.
OPERATIONS
Transmitter
General
The RTSC Remote Control has two (2)
operating modes: anual and Thermostatic.
The control system can be set to tempera-
ture ranges between 45°F and 90°F. The
flame height can be adjusted in either the
manual and thermostatic mode.
The transmitter will operate the remote
receiver from 1foot to a maximum of 30
feet. The distance is reduced when batteries
are low.
Initial Start-up
1. After initial power up or when
RESET button is pressed, the trans-
mitter is reset. The reset button is
located behind the battery door of
transmitter.
2. During system reset, all features of
the LCD DISPLAY will be visible.
After one second, the LCD will be
initialized. A typical reset display is
shown above. Note that the temper-
ature scale is degree F.
3. Press On button to select between °C and °F display. It
will exit setting mode automatically after 10 seconds if no
key is pressed. The transmitter will send an Off signal
after reset.
4. After reset, the transmitter is operating in manual mode.
The room temperature is shown as above.
anual ode:
1. Press the ON button once to turn on
the appliance with max flame
height.
2. Press the OFF button to decrease
flame height. The first two pressing
will decrease flame height to lower
level. The third pressing will turn
fireplace off.
3. At any time holding the OFF button
for more than 3 second, fireplace will be shut off and
remember the last setting.
Thermostatic ode:
1. Press the AUTO button to enter the
thermostatic mode.
2. In thermostatic mode, press the ON
/▲button or OFF / ▼button to set
the desired set temperature.
3. Once the setting is completed, the
transmitter will automatically turn
on the fireplace when the room
temperature is below the set tem-
perature and turn off the appliance
when the room temperature is
above the set temperature within 1 degree.
4. There will be a slight delay in the response of the unit
(on/off) to a temperature. Room temperature is monitored
every 3 minutes.
5. Press the Auto button to exit the thermostatic mode. The
transmitter will be in the manual off mode and the fireplace
will be shut off.
Flame Height Setting for Thermostatic ode:
1. Hold AUTO button for 5 seconds
and one number and flame icon
will show up in LCD screen, as
shown in the right figure.
2. Use the ON / ▲or OFF / ▼button
to set the desired flame height to 1
( in), 2 ( edium) and 3 ( ax)
3. If there is no input within 3 sec-
onds, the new setting will be trans-
mitted to receiver. This setting
WARNING
Back of the Transmitter
Battery
Door
Tab
NOTE
Dip Switch (Default) Control Board & Command Center
Transmitter
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only affects auto mode operation.
4. The default setting for transmitter is 2 ( edium), as shown
in the picture.
Low Battery Detection:
1. Battery voltage is checked once a
minute. When the battery voltage
drops to a certain level, the low-
battery icon will display on LCD,
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 displays a low battery indi-
cator. The low battery indicator
will be displayed in any mode.
3. The transmitter will not operate with low batteries. Change
the batteries before the batteries are too weak for normal
operation. TURN THE UNIT OFF BEFORE REPLAC-
ING BATTERIES.
Child-Proof Protection:
1. Press and hold the ON and OFF
buttons simultaneously for 3 sec-
onds to enter childproof mode as
shown in this picture.
2. The transmitter will not send a
signal again until childproof
mode is deactivated by pressing
the ON and OFF buttons simulta-
neously for 3 seconds to exit
childproof mode and the
Childproof indicator disappears from LCD.
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. If transmitter meas-
ures a room temperature less than
40 degrees Fahrenheit, the LCD
will display “LO” and NO SIGNAL will be sent to turn
on the appliance.
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.
After contacting Ambient Technologies Tech Service to receive a
return authorization number, we agree to repair or replace at our
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 origi-
nal date of purchase and a brief description of the malfunction.
This limited warranty does not include the cost of removal or re-
installation.
Ambient Technologies
149 Cleveland Drive
Paris KY 40361
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CALL 800-398-6195
20H3181 Rel 1 Oct 2008
Symptom
1. Battery icon on LCD on
transmitter.
2. LCD display is blank
3. LCD display shows
“funny” display
4. The receiver does not
respond to the
transmitter
Causes
1. Low Battery
1. Learning was not
performed after
resetting the Privacy
(DIP) switch setting
on transmitter
2. Transmitter measures
temperature
exceeding 99 degrees
Fahrenheit and
shows “HI” on LCD
3. Distance between the
transmitter and
receiver is more than
30 feet
Action
1. Replace batteries. Change
batteries every 6 months.
2. Check battery installation
or replace batteries.
3. Press Reset button at the
back of the transmitter.
1. Perform learning every
time after the DIP setting
is changed
1. ove transmitter to a
cooler place and wait
until temperature drops
below 99 degree.
1. ake sure the operating
distance is less than 30
feet
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