FPI FireGenie Manual

North American Version
REMOTE CONTROL
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2004, FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. All rights reserved.
918-290 07/21/04

The FireGenieTM 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 FireGenieTM 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.
The FireGenieTM Remote Control MUST be installed by a qualified installer.
FCC Requirements
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. 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.
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 Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-current (In the United States), or with the CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electric Code (in Canada).

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Remote Control Keypad ......................................................................................................... 4
Remote Control Screen Display (LCD) ................................................................................... 4
Remote Control - Basic Functions ........................................................................................... 5
Switching the Remote ON and OFF .................................................................................. 5
Setting Time & Day ........................................................................................................... 5
Receiver Operation ................................................................................................................. 5
Manual Mode ......................................................................................................................... 6
Auto Mode ............................................................................................................................ 6
Program Mode ....................................................................................................................... 7
Setting the Program Mode ...................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Receiver ............................................................................................................. 13
Installing to a Wall Mount ................................................................................................... 13
Installing to a Fireplace ...................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 17
Special Conditions in Program Mode ................................................................................. 17
Displaying Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit ................................................................. 18
Matching Remote Control & Receiver ID Code ................................................................. 18

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The FireGenieTM is a custom designed Remote Control system with the following features:
* Thermostatic Control;
* AnAutomatic & Manual Mode for controlling unit ON and OFF;
* A Program Mode for programming 2 time periods per day for all days of the week.
REMOTE CONTROL SCREEN DISPLAY (LCD)
The LCD provides the following display features:
1. Flame Indication;
2. Manual & Auto Mode Indication - “MANUAL” / “AUTO”;
3. “ROOM” or “SET” Temperature Indicator;
4. Day of Week;
5. Transmit Indicator “ ” ;
6. System Status Indicator “ON” or “OFF”;
7. Battery Low Indicator “ “
8. Programmed Mode Indication “PROG 1” / “PROG 2”;
9. Temperature Display in “ºC” or “ºF”;
10. Time of Day with AM, PM;
REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD
There are 7 push buttons on the Remote Control:
(1) ON/OFF Button: Switches the Remote ON or OFF;
(2) “+”Button: This is the INCREMENT or HOUR button;
(3) “-”Button: This is the DECREMENT or MINUTE button;
(4) AUTO/MAN Button: Toggles between Manual, Auto and Program mode;
(5) TIME Button: Initiates the setting of the Time and Day;
(6) PROG Button: Initiates the programming for Auto mode;
(7) PRESET Button: Restores factory set programs;
A Quick Reference Sticker is available to be placed on the back of your remote control handset. Place
the sticker close to the very top of the remote, away from the battery opening and wall mounting bracket.

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REMOTE CONTROL — BASIC FUNCTIONS
Switching the Remote ON & OFF
The On/Off button is used to switch the Remote ON or OFF.
If the Remote is switched OFF, pressing and releasing the On/Off button will switch ON the Remote. Once
switched ON, the Remote will continue with its last selected operating mode, for example, Manual, Auto or
Program mode. When the Remote is OFF, the LCD display continues to show the current day, time and room
temperature.
Setting Time & Day
Note: The remote needs to be ON in order to set the Time & Day.
Time
Press and hold the “TIME” button for 2 seconds and then use the “+” button to set the hour and use
the “-” button to set the minute.
Day
Press the “TIME” button again and use the “+” or “-” button to set the day.
RECEIVER OPERATION
The Remote Receiver has 3 operating modes, namely ON, OFF and Remote. The operating mode is selected
by means of a slide switch on the front panel of the Receiver.
ON: When “ON” Mode is selected, the flame will turn ON.
OFF: When “OFF” Mode is selected, the flame will turn OFF. However, the unit can be turned ON or OFF
with the standard ON/OFF switch.
Remote: When Remote Mode is selected, the Receiver will turn the flame ON or OFF depending on the
setting of the Remote Control.

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AUTO MODE
Note: Ensure the remote has been turned ON in order to operate in this mode.
InAuto Mode the remote operates as a thermostat to turn the fire on and off depending on what temperature
setting it has been programmed to.
Auto mode can be selected by pressing and releasing the AUTO/MAN button until the symbol “AUTO” is
shown on the LCD.
In Auto mode, when either the “+” or “-” button is pressed, the Set Temperature will be displayed on the LCD
instead of the Room Temperature. The Set Temperature will remain displayed on the LCD for 5 seconds after
the button is released and then the display will revert to show the Room Temperature. The Set Temperature
can be adjusted while it is displayed using the “+” and “-” buttons.
The LCD will show the following when either the “+” or “-” button is pressed:
MANUAL MODE
Note: Ensure the remote has been turned ON in order to operate in this mode.
Manual mode can be selected by pressing and releasing the AUTO/MAN button until the symbol “MANUAL”
is shown on the LCD.
In Manual mode, the Flame can be turned on and off using the remote via the on/off button.
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ADVANCED FUNCTION - PROGRAM MODE
Note: Ensure the remote has been turned ON in order to operate in this mode.
Program mode is selected by pressing and releasing the AUTO/MAN button until the symbol “PROG” is
shown on the LCD. The Remote will operate according to the settings in the 2 Time Periods programmed by
the user. Refer to Setting the Program Mode for details.
The Remote has been pre-programmed with the following default factory program:
Time Period On-Time Off-Time Set Temperature (°F)
1 – Mon. – Fri. 6:00 am 8:00 am 71.6
1 – Sat. – Sun. 7:00 am 10:00 am 71.6
2 – Mon. – Fri. 5:00 pm 10:00 pm 71.6
2 – Sat. – Sun. 4:00 pm 11:00 pm 71.6
By pressing and holding the PRESET button for 10 seconds or longer, the Remote Control’s programs will be
reset to the above default factory set program.
Pressing and releasing the PROG button successively will allow the user to review the programmed times for
each day of the week.
To exit this mode wait approximately 20 seconds after the last button is released or press the ON/OFF button
twice to return to the last operating mode.
If the Time Periods have not been programmed in the Remote, the display will show the following:
Programs have not been set.

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TimePeriod 1 On-Time
Programming ofTime Period 1
SETTING THE PROGRAM MODE
The user can program two On-Times and two Off-Times as well as the Temperature settings for each day of
the week. The PROG button is used to initiate the programming mode. The “+” and “-” buttons are used to
adjust the time and temperature settings.
Note: The remote needs to be ON in order to set the Programs.
Follow the steps below to set the programs:
1) Programming the On-Time of Time Period 1
Press and hold the PROG button for 2 seconds or more to initiate the Programming mode.
The symbol “PROG 1” will flash to indicate the Remote is in Programming mode.
The On-Time for Time Period 1 will also flash. The “+” and “-” buttons can be used to adjust this time
setting.
The LCD will show the current setting in Time Period 1 for Monday:

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Time Period 1 Off-Time
Programming ofTime Period 1
Time Period 1 Set Temperature
Programming of Time Period 1
2) Programming the Off-Time of Time Period 1
Press and release the PROG button again to program the Off-Time for Time Period 1. Use the “+”
and “-” buttons to adjust this time setting.
The LCD will show the following:
3) Programming the Set Temperature of Time Period 1
Press and release the PROG button again to program the Set Temperature. Use the “+” and “-”
buttons to adjust the temperature setting.

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Time Period 2 Off-Time
Programming of Time Period 2
Time Period 2 On-Time
Programming of Time Period 2
4) Programming the On-Time of Time Period 2
Press and release the PROG button again to program the On-Time of Time Period 2. Use the “+” and
“-” buttons to adjust this time setting.
The LCD will show the following:
5) Programming the Off-Time of Time Period 2
Press and release the PROG button again to program the Off-Time of Time Period 2. Use the “+”
and “-” buttons to adjust this time setting.
The LCD will show the following: