FPI FireGenie User manual
North American Version
REMOTE CONTROL
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2006, FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. All rights reserved.
9 8-290d 07/ 3/06
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 users 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
Matching Remote Control & Receiver ID Code ...................................................................... 4
Remote Control Keypad ......................................................................................................... 5
Remote Control Screen Display (LCD) ................................................................................... 6
Remote Control - Basic Functions ........................................................................................... 6
Switching the Remote ON and OFF .................................................................................. 6
Setting Time & Day ........................................................................................................... 7
Receiver Operation ................................................................................................................. 7
Manual Mode ......................................................................................................................... 8
Auto Mode ............................................................................................................................ 8
Program Mode ....................................................................................................................... 9
Setting the Program Mode ...................................................................................................... 10
Installing the Receiver ............................................................................................................. 15
Installing to a Wall Mount................................................................................................... 15
Installing to a Fireplace ...................................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 18
Battery Replacement .......................................................................................................... 18
Special Conditions in Program Mode ................................................................................. 19
Displaying Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit ................................................................. 19
IMPORTANT
* The battery light (BAT. LOW) on the Receiver will NOT turn on when the
Receiver is set to ON or OFF.
* When the Receiver is set to REMOTE the battery light will flash (1 blink per
second). Battery power is sufficient.
* If the battery light (BAT. LOW) starts to flash rapidly (3 blinks per second)
this is an indication that the battery power is low and they should be replaced.
* The Remote Control only responds to a Remote Control with a matching
ID Code. See page 4 for details.
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The Remote Control handset has a set of unique ID codes that is pre-programmed into its memory. This set of
ID codes helps to differentiate one Remote Control handset from another so that only the control box with a
matching ID code will respond to the appropriate Remot Control handset.
To ensure the Remote Control is matched to the Receiver correctly please follow the steps below;
1. Ensure that the pilot is lit and the pilot control knob is in the ON position at the appliance.
2. Ensure both the Remote Control and the Receiver box are switched OFF.
3. Install the 2 x AAA alkaline batteries into the Remote Control.
4. Install the 4 x AA alkaline batteries into the Remote Receiver.
5. Switch the Receiver box to the REMOTE position.
6. Press and hold the PROG and PRESET buttons simultaneously on the remote control for up to 20
seconds. During this time the remote will display LC while it is transmitting codes to the receiver.
Once it has successfully transmitted the burner will come on. If it does not work the first time wait for
1 minute and repeat steps 1 - 5.
7. Release both the PROG and PRESET buttons. The remote control will revert back to normal but
the burner will still be on.
8. Press the ON/OFF button on the remote 2 times to turnn the burner off.
9. The remote control is now programmed to the receiver and the appliance can now be operated with it.
The control box will only learn the Remote ID codes during the first 30 seconds after power is applied and
will ignore this special command from the Remote Control after the first 30 seconds.
NOTE: This must only be performed by a qualified installer.
MATCHING REMOTE CONTROL & RECEIVER I CO E
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The FireGenieTM is a custom designed Remote Control system with the following features:
* Thermostatic Control;
* An Automatic & 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 KEYPA
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.
Remote Control
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REMOTE CONTROL SCREEN ISPLAY (LC )
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 BASIC FUNCTIONS
Switching the Remote ON & OFF
The On/Off button is used to switch the Remote Control ON or OFF.
If the Remote Control is switched OFF pressing and releasing the On/Off button will switch ON the Remote
Control. Once switched ON the Remote Control will continue with its last selected operating mode for
example Manual Auto or Program mode. When the Remote Control is OFF the LCD display continues to
show the current day time and room temperature.
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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.
Receiver
Setting Time & Day
Note: The Remote Control Keypad must 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.
Press the TIME button once more to record the setting.
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AUTO MO E
There is a 3-minute delay built into the Remote Control. This delay will affect the AUTO and PROG modes
only. Which means the unit may not respond to specific instructions instantly when in either of these 2 modes.
Note: Ensure the Remote Control has been turned ON in order to operate in this mode.
In Auto Mode the Remote Control 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 MO E
Note: Ensure the Remote Control 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 Control via the ON/OFF button.
Room
Temperature
Set
Temperature
Auto Mode normal
display When “+” or “-”
button is pressed
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A VANCE FUNCTION - PROGRAM MO E
Note: Ensure the Remote Control 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 Control 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 Control has been pre-programmed with the following default factory program:
Time eriod On-Time Off-Time Set Temperature (°F)
1 Mon. Fri. 6:00 am 8:00 am 71.5
1 Sat. Sun. 7:00 am 10:00 am 71.5
2 Mon. Fri. 5:00 pm 10:00 pm 71.5
2 Sat. Sun. 4:00 pm 11:00 pm 71.5
By pressing and holding the RESET button for 10 seconds or longer the Remote Controls 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 Control the display will show the following:
Programs have not been set.
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Time Zone 1 On-Time
Programming of Time Zone 1
SETTING THE PROGRAM MO E
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 Control must be ON in order to set the Programs.
To change or re-program your Remote Control confirm that the Remote Control is in program mode. PROG
will be displayed on the LCD. Hold the PROG button down for 2 seconds you will see PROG and the
Time both flash. Continue through the set-up instructions.
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:
Programming of Time Period
Time Period On-Time
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Time Zone 1 Off-Time
Programming of Time Zone 1
Time Zone 1 Set Temperature
Programming of Time Zone 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.
Programming of Time Period
Time Period Off-Time
Time Period Set Temperature
Programming of Time Period
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Time Zone 2 Off-Time
Programming of Time Zone 2
Time Zone 2 On-Time
Programming of Time Zone 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:
Programming of Time Period 2
Time Period 2 On-Time
Programming of Time Period 2
Time Period 2 Off-Time
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Time Zone 2 Set Temperature
Programming of Time Zone 2
6) Programming the Set Temperature of Time Period 2
Press and release the PROG button one more time to program the Set Temperature of Time Period 2.
Use the + and - buttons to adjust the temperature setting.
See step 7b) immediately if you would like to copy the set program over to other days of the week.
7a) Programming the Rest of the Week
Repeat steps 2 to 6 until all 7 days have been programmed.
7b) lternatively, Copy Programs Over to the Other Days
While the Set Temperature of Time Period 2 is still flashing pressing and holding the PROG button for
2 seconds or longer will initiate the copying process.
Time Period 2 Set Temperature
Programming of Time Period 2
Time Period 2 Set Temperature
is flashing.
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The Day Set Temperature and Prog 2 will all begin to flash simultaneuosly indicating that Copy
Mode has been activated.
Pressing and releasing the + button will select the Day(s) of which the program is to copy to.
Pressing and releasing the - button will confirm the copying process in which the original program will
copy across to the selected day(s).
8) Exiting Program Mode
There are 2 ways to exit Program Mode;
1) The Remote Control will automatically exit the Program mode 20 seconds after the last button is
released or
2) By pressing the ON/OFF button twice the Remote Control will return to the last operating mode.
Once the programs have been copied over to the other days of the week the Remote Control will
automatically return to normal Program mode after the last button is released after approximately 20
seconds.
The next day of the week flashes.
2
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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER
2. Connect the output cable of the Receiver
to the valve.
Refer to the unit instruction manual
for wiring details.
Installing the Receiver to a Wall Mount
a. Secure the Receiver to the wall receptacle box.
b. Use the screws provided to secure the face plate to the Receiver.
1. Make sure the slide switch on the
Receiver is at the OFF position.
Installation of
the Receiver to a
Junction Box
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5)
Secure Heat Shield onto Receiver with 2 x
#10 x 1/2" screws. Ensure the bottom of the
Heat Shield is flush with the Receiver as
shown in the diagram below.
6)
Re install Battery Pack and Control Switch
by reversing steps 2 and 1 only.
3)
Remove Receiver from Bracket and discard
bracket. (This Bracket is no longer required
after this step.)
Bracket Receiver
4)
Place Heat Shield over Receiver. Be careful
not to crimp wires under edge of Shield.
Heat
Shield
Receiver
NOTE: After this step, installation of the E21
differs from the rest of the units. Please follow
steps specified for the E21.
Installing the Receiver to a Fireplace
1)
Remove Control Switch from Remote
Receiver by pulling out gently.
Control
Switch
Remote
Receiver
2)
Remove spring loaded Battery Pack by
pushing in and then pulling out.
Battery
Pack
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4)
Remove Bottom Glass Trim.
5)
Place Remote Receiver under firebox.
Remote
Receiver
Firebox
6)
Place Heat Shield over Receiver.
Heat
Shield
7)
Secure Heat Shield with 2 screws as
shown below.
Remote
Receiver
Continuation For E21 Installation Only
8)
Ensure wires do not touch base of
firebox.
9)
Re install Bottom Glass Trim.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Remote Control does not turn on:
•Check to see that the Receiver is in the Remote position.
•Ensure the batteries are correctly installed in the Receiver.
•Check the batteries for replacement.
When batteries are replaced only the current time and day will need to be reset. The set program times are not
affected.
Battery Replacement
The Remote Control takes 2 x AA alkaline batteries.
To replace simply remove the Cover from the back of the Remote Control take out the old batteries
and replace with new ones.
The Receiver takes 4 x AA alkaline batteries.
To replace simply remove the Spring Loaded Battery pack from the Receiver by pushing in and then
pulling out. Then remove the Cover from the top of the Receiver take out the old batteries and replace
with new ones.
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Displaying Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit
The default setting of the Remote Control is to display the temperature in Fahrenheit.
However the Remote Control can be changed to display temperature in Celsius by the following
steps:
1. Ensure the Remote Control is switched off by using the On/Off button.
2. Press and hold the - button.
3. While the - button is held down press and release the + button this will toggle the temperature
display between °C and °F.
This setting is stored in memory hence the Remote Control will continue to display the temperature in
Celsius even if the battery is replaced.
Time Period 1
On-Time Off-Time
8:00 am 2:00 pm
1:00 pm 4:00 pm
On-Time Off-Time
Time Period 2
Operates in Time Period 1 Setting Operates in Time Period 2 Setting
Special Conditions in Program Mode
oIf the On-Time of a Time Period matches the Off-Time of the same Time Period the Time Period
is disabled.
oIf the Off-Time of the First Time Period crosses over to the On-Time of the second Time Period
the Off-Time of the first Time Period will have precedent for example if Time Period 1 is
programmed to end at 2:00 pm whereas Time Period 2 is programmed to commence at 1:00 pm
the following will occur:
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