Hearth & Home RC-SMART-II User manual

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Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2006,
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044 100-905D 2/06
RC-SMART-II Remote Control Kits
-InstallationandOperatingInstructions-
INTRODUCTION
The remote control system can be operated manually
fromthetransmitter.Thesystemoperateson radio fre-
quencies(RF)within a 20 footrange.Can be used with
DSI, IPI or Standing Pilot systems.
Thisremote control kit has a hand heldtransmitter that
canbeusedas a remote on/off orinserieswith a sepa-
ratethermostat.The transmitter display showsthecur-
rentroomtemperature,lowbatteryindicatorand burner/
valve operation. Electrical ratings for the receiver are:
110 VAC, 60 Hz.
Ifpertinent,see additional fireplace wiringdiagramson
pages 7 to 9.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Thisremotecontrolkitistestedandsafewheninstalled
in accordance with this installation manual. Installa-
tion of this kit MUST be done by a qualified service
technician.It is the responsibilityof the installerto read
allinstructions before starting installation andto follow
these instructions carefully during installation. Modifi-
cation of the remote control system or any of its com-
ponents will void the warranty and may cause a fire
hazard.
NOTE: The factory installed junction box in the
gas fireplace must be wired with 110 VAC before
installing this kit. See Installation Instructions sec-
tion.
CAUTION: All wiring should be done by a qualified
electricianand 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 current
CSAC22.1 Canadian ElectricCode (in Canada).
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT 110-120 VAC
WIRING TO THE GAS CONTROL VALVE OF
THIS APPLIANCE.
FCC REQUIREMENTS
WARNING:CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONSTO
THIS UNIT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY
THEPARTYRESPONSIBLEFOR COMPLIANCE
COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THEEQUIPMENT.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharm-
fulinterference in a residentialinstallation. This equip-
mentgenerates,uses,and can radiate radiofrequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
toradiocommunications. However, there is no guaran-
teethat interference willnot occur in a particular instal-
lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
enceto radioor televisionreception, whichcan bede-
terminedby turning theequipment off and on, theuser
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
ormore of the following measures:
- Reorientor relocate thereceiving antenna.
- Increasetheseparation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
differentfrom thattowhichthereceiveris connected.
- Consultthedealeror an experienced radio TVtech-
nicianfor help.
Canadian Equipment Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the (Class A/
Class B)* limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatussetoutinthe Radio Interference Regulations
of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le
present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits
radioelectriquesdepassant les limitesapplicables aux
appareils numeriques (de la class A/de la class B)*
prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage
radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communi-
cationsdu Canada.
ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS-210ofIndustry and Sci-
enceCanada. Operation is subjectto the followingtwo
conditions:(1) this device may notcause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, in-
cludinginterference that may cause undesired opera-
tionof the device.
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Figure 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installing Electrical Service to the Junction Box
WARNING: TURN ELECTRICALPOWER OFF
AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGIN-
NING THIS INSTALLATION.
NOTE: Some appliances do not have a cover plate.
Instead,there isaholethroughwhichtheRomexclamp
is attached to the outer wrap.
1. Remove the electrical cover plate from the lower
side of the fireplace. Remove the knock-out from
the plate and attach the Romex clamp (screws to
the outside) (see Figure 1).
2. FeedtheelectricalservicewiresthroughtheRomex
clamp and secure the wires to the clamp.
3. Using the wire nuts provided, connect the service
wires to the junction box. The black wires to the
black service wire, the white wires to the white ser-
vicewire,and the servicegroundwire to theground
stud of the junction box.
4. Re-attach the cover plate to the outside of the fire-
place.
WARNING: LEAVE ELECTRICAL POWER OFF
AT THISTIME. DO NOT RESTOREPOWER UN-
TILTHEREMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM IS COM-
PLETELYINSTALLED.
ACCESS HOLE
COVER
PLATE
110 VAC
SERVICE
RECEIVER WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Incorrectwiring connections WILLcausedamagetothe
gasvalveor electronic module operatingthegas appli-
anceand may also damagethe remote receiver.
Wiring Millivolt Standing Pilot Valves
Connecttheremotereceiver by connecting eachofthe
two wires leading from the remote receiver to either of
the two wire TH terminals on the gas valve (see Fig-
ure 2). Normally it does not matter which wires go to
whichterminal.
Figure 2. Wiring Millivolt Valves
REMOTE RECEIVER
Important: The remote receiver should be posi-
tioned close to front in right or left corner where
ambient temperatures do not exceed 1700 F.
Theremotereceiverispoweredby110-120VAC.Itplugs
intoa standard polarizedduplex receptacle.
Locating Receiver and Operating Functions
This remote receiver can be positioned under the fire-
boxin the controlcompartment of thefireplace if ambi-
ent temperatures do not exceed 1700 F. This system is
designedtoremotely operate the gasvalve.
Alternative Wiring for units with a wall switch
DisconnectthewallswitchwirefromtheTHterminalon
thevalve and connectthis wire tomale connector sup-
plied on the receiver. Connect remaining female con-
nectorfromreceiver to the THterminalonthe valve.
REMOTE
RECEIVER
ON/OFF
SWITCH REMOTE SWITCH
PIGTAIL
RED
RED
BROWN
RED
TH TH
WALL
SWITCH
TP TP
V
ALVE
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ANTENNA
LEARNING
BUTTON
SLIDE
SWITCH
OFF
REMOTE
ON
Theremotereceiverhasa3-positionslideswitch:OFF/
REMOTE/ON(seeFigure3).
Figure 3. Remote Receiver
Choosing Remote Control or Thermostatic Opera-
tion (with a wall thermostat wired in series)
Tooperateappliance with a WALLTHERMOSTATonly:
The slide switch on the remote receiver must be in
the ON position. To operate the system by remote
control again, return the slide switch on the remote
receiver to the REMOTE position and set the wall
thermostat ON or at a high-heat setting.
NOTE: The remote receiver will only respond to
the transmitter when the 3-position slide button on
the remote receiver is in the Remote position. If
the system does not respond to the transmitter on
initial use, see section Matching Security Codes.
1. With the slide switch in the ON position, the system
is on.
2. With the slide switch in the REMOTE position, the
systemonlyoperatesif the remote receiver receives
commandsfrom the transmitter.
3. With the slide switch in the OFF position, thesystem
isoff.
NOTE: The slide switch should be placed in the OFF
position if you will be away from your home for an ex-
tended period of time. Placing the switch in the OFF
positionalso functionsas a safety “lock out” by turning
thesystem off andrendering the remotereceiver inop-
erative.
TRANSMITTER
Important: Before operating remote control, trans-
mitter and receiver must have matching security
codes. See section ‘Matching Security Codes’.
Important: Review Communication-Safety Features’
under‘TransmitterSafety Features’ section. This safety
featureshutsdown the fireplace systemwhena poten-
tially unsafe condition exists.
Important: Review ‘Auto Shutdown’ section. This
safetyfeature shuts downthe fireplace after9 hours of
continuousoperation, inON mode only.
Important: New or fully charged batteries are essen-
tial for proper operation of the multi-function transmit-
ter. The transmitter operates on 2AAA-size 1.5V bat-
teries.UseAlkalinebatteriesfor longer battery life and
maximumoperationalperformance.
Insert 2AAA-size 1.5V batteries into the battery com-
partmenton the back of the transmitter. When the bat-
teries are correctly inserted, the screen will display
numbers(see Figure4 forLCD DisplayScreen).
Figure 4. Transmitter LCD Display Screen
1. ROOM TEMP - Current room temperature.
2. 0F - Degrees Fahrenheit (0C indicates degrees Celsius).
3. FLAME - Indicates burner/valve operational.
4. LOW - Battery power low. Replace batteries within two weeks.
LCD DISPLAY SCREEN
TRANSMITTER
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MATCHING SECURITY CODES
Itmay be necessaryto program the remote receiverto
the security code of the transmitter upon initial use, if
batteries are replaced, or if a replacement transmitter
ispurchased fromyour dealer.To program the remote
receiver:
1. Setthe slide buttonon the receiverto the REMOTE
position.
2. PushtheLEARNbutton (one beep will beheard)on
thetop of the remote receiver.
3. Then press the ON/OFF button on the transmitter.
Several beeps indicate the transmitter’s code has
beenprogrammedinto the receiver. When anexist-
ing receiver is matched to a new transmitter, the
newsecuritycode will overwrite theoldone.NOTE:
When the LEARN button is depressed, “beeping”
sounds should be heard. If no “beeping” is heard
check to see that the receiver has 110-120VAC
power to it.
If you are unsuccessful in matching the security code
onthe firstattempt,wait1-2minutes beforetryingagain.
NOTE: If the transmitter is activated from a very cold
condition it may be necessary to allow the transmitter
to stabilize to room temperature (could take up to 15
minutes) before accurate room temperatures are dis-
played on the screen.
NOTE: LCD screen is equipped with a “backlite” for
easierviewing ofLCDscreen.Backliteilluminateswhen
afunction button isdepressed.After5seconds elapses,
LCD screen will return to its normal state.
Setting 0F/0C Scale
ThefactorysettingfortemperatureisdegreesFahrenheit
(0F).Tochange this settingtodegrees Centigrade (0C):
1. Removethe battery cover on the back of thetrans-
mitterand locate the “setting button”at the top cen-
ter of battery compartment (see Figure 5).
2. Pushsettingbutton and 0F willbegin flashing on the
LCDscreen (seeFigure 4, Location #2).
3. Push the ON/OFF button on the transmitter to
change0F to 0C.
4. Push“settingbutton” on transmitter andCentigrade
(0C)degree readings will display on LCD screen.
5. Repeat this process to change back to Fahrenheit
(0F) reading. NOTE: LCD screen will return to nor-
mal state if setting button is not pushed within 15
seconds.
Figure 5. Setting Button/Child Proof Lockout
Room Temperature
Theroom temperatureis displayed in either0F or 0C.
Thetransmittershouldbekeptaway fromdirectsources
of heat such as fireplaces, incandescent lighting and
direct sunlight. Leaving the transmitter in direct sun-
light, for example, will cause it to read the room tem-
perature higher than it actually is.
Fireplace Control - ON/OFF
The flame icon will display on the LCD screen (see
Figure 4 Location #3) when the ON/OFF button has
been pushed and the fireplace is ON. The flame icon
willdisappearwhentheON/OFFbutton ispushedagain
and the fireplace is off.
Low/Battery Indicator
An“X”outlined by a battery(seeFigure 4, Location #4)
on the left side of the LCD screen will appear when
battery power has dropped significantly. At this time,
approximatelytwo weeksof batterypower remains.
Child Proof Lockout (CP)
Thetransmitter contains a “Child Proof”lockoutfeature
that prevents unauthorized use of the remote control.
To access the “Child Proof” activation button, remove
coveronBACKoftransmitter.ToactivateLOCKOUT:
1. Press and hold in the “setting button” for 5 sec-
onds.ThelettersCPwilldisplayonthe LCD screen
(seeFigure 7). This prevents the activation of fire-
place. When ON/OFF button is pressed, the let-
ters CP will display on the LCD screen.
To deactivate LOCKOUT:
1. Press and hold in the “setting button” for 5 sec-
onds.TheLCDwilldisplayCPuntil5secondshave
elapsed, and then the LCD screen will return to its
normal state.
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TRANSMITTER SAFETY FEATURES
Itis recommendedthattheTRANSMITTERSalwaysbe
locatedwithina20footoperatingrangeofthefireplace,
preferablyin the same room in which thefireplace sys-
tem is located. The TRANSMITTER features several
safetyfeaturesthatalert the user when theTRANSMIT-
TERisplacedoutsidethe20footnormaloperatingrange.
Communication-Safety Feature
Thisremote control has aCOMMUNICATION-SAFETY
functionbuilt into its software.It provides anextramar-
ginofsafetywhentheTRANSMITTERisoutofthenor-
mal20footoperating range of thereceiver.
IntheCOMMUNICATION-SAFETYfeature, at all times
andinallOPERATINGMODESthetransmittersendsa
signaleveryfifteen(15) minutes to the receiver,indicat-
ing that the transmitter is within the normal operating
rangeof20feet.
ShouldthereceiverNOTreceiveatransmittersignalevery
15 minutes, the RECEIVER will begin a 2 HOUR (120
minute) countdown timing function. If during this 2 hour
period,thereceiverdoesnotreceiveasignalfromthetrans-
mitter, the RECEIVER will shut down the fireplace being
controlledbythereceiver.TheRECEIVERwillthenemita
series of rapid “beeps”. Then, after 10 rapid “beeps”, the
RECEIVER will continue to emit a single “beep” every 4
seconds until a transmitter signal is again received. The
intermittent 4 secondbeeping will go on indefinitely until
reset.
To“reset”theRECEIVERandoperatethefireplacesystem:
1. Press the ON/OFF button on the transmitter. The
COMMUNICATION-SAFETYoperationisoverridden
and the system will return to normal operation.
Auto Shutdown
This remote control has anAuto Shutdown feature in-
corporated into its system. When the transmitter is
operatingthefireplace,itwill continuously operate for 9
hours. After 9 hours, the fireplace will shut down. To
relightthefireplace:
1. Press the ON/OFF button. TheAuto Shutdown sig-
nalcomesfrom the transmitter.Thetransmittermust
bepositionedwithin a 20 foot operating rangeforthe
AutoShutdownfeature to operate.
SYSTEM CHECK
Millivolt Valves
Light the appliance following the lighting instructions
thatcamewiththefireplace.Confirmthat the pilot flame
is on. It must be in operation for the main gas valve to
operate.
1. Slidethe3-positionbutton on the remotereceiverto
the ON position. The main gas flame (i.e., the fire)
shouldignite.
2. SlidethebuttontoOFF.The flame should extinguish
(thepilot flame will remain on).
3. Slide the button to REMOTE (the center position),
thenpress the ON/OFF button onthe transmitter to
changethesystemtoON.Themaingasflameshould
ignite.
4. Press the ON/OFF button on the transmitter to
changethe system to OFF. The flame should extin-
guish(the pilot flame will remain on).
IPI/DSI System
1. Slidethe3-positionbutton on the remotereceiverto
the ON position. The spark electrode should begin
sparking to ignite the pilot (the pilot may ignite after
only one spark).After the pilot flame is lit, the main
gasvalveshouldopenandthemaingasflameshould
ignite.
2. Slide the button to OFF. The main gas flame and
pilotflame should BOTHextinguish.
3. Slide the button to REMOTE (the center position).
4. ThenpresstheON/OFF button on the transmitterto
change the system to ON. The spark electrode
should begin sparking to ignite the pilot. After the
pilot is lit, the main gas valve should open and the
maingas flameshould ignite.
5. PresstheON/OFFbutton on the transmitter toOFF.
The main gas flame and pilot flame should BOTH
extinguish.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Transmitter Wall Bracket
Thetransmittercanbehungonawallusingthebracket
provided.Ifthebracketisinstalledona solid wood wall,
drill1/8”pilotholesandinstallwiththescrewsprovided.
Ifit is installedon a plaster/wallboard wall, firstdrill two
1/4”holesintothe wall, then use ahammertotap in the
two plastic wall anchors flush with the wall, then install
thescrewsprovided.
Battery Life
Lifeexpectancyofthealkaline batteries in the transmit-
ter should be at least 12 months. Check batteries an-
nually. When the transmitterno longer operatesthe re-
motereceiver from a distanceit did previously(i.e.,the
transmitter’srangehasdecreased) the batteries should
be checked.
Limited Warranty
ThisREMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMiswarranted
for12monthsfromthedateofpurchaseorinstal-
lationtotheoriginalpurchasertobefree from de-
fects in materials and workmanship. Damage to
theSYSTEM causedbyaccident,misuse,abuse,
orinstallation error whetherperformed by a con-
tractor, servicecompany, or owner,isnotcovered
bythiswarranty. Seller will notbe responsible for
laborchargesand/ordamageincurredininstalla-
tion, repair, replacement or for incidental or con-
sequential damages. Batteries and any damage
causedbythem are not coveredby this warranty.
Somestates,provinces, and nations donotallow
exclusionorlimitationsofincidental orconsequen-
tial damages, so the above limitations or exclu-
sionsmaynotapply.This warranty gives you spe-
cific legal rights. You may have other rights that
varyby state, provinceor nation.
Service Parts List
DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART NO.
TRANSMITTER WALL HOLDER HTI-16-003
BATTERIES-TRANSMITTER HTI-14-003
RECEIVER HTI-13-003
TRANSMITTER (RC-Smart-HNG) HTI-12-003-HNG
TRANSMITTER (RC-Smart-HTL) HTI-12-003-HTL
HARDWARE PACKAGE HTI-11-003
Specifications
Batteries: Transmitter - 3V 2 ea.; AAA1.5V, Alkaline
Remote - 110-120 VAC; 60Hz
OperatingFrequency: 303.8MHZ
FCC ID No.’s: Transmitter- K9L300ITX
Receiver-K9L3003RX
CanadianISCIDNo.’s:
Transmitter-2439102 760
Receiver-2439102760A
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Figure 6. Intermittent Pilot Ignition (IPI) Wiring Diagram
TRANSFORMER
3 VAC
PLUG IN
RED
BATTERY PACK
THERMOSTAT
WIREASSEMBLY
JUMPER WIRE
(TO BROWN)
ORANGE GREEN
VALVE
GROUND TO
FIREPLACE
CHASSIS
WHITE
ORANGE
IGNITION MODULE 3 VAC INTERMITTENT PILOT IGNITOR
HOT
NEUTRAL
I
S
Figure 7. Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram
THERMOSTAT
WIRE ASSEMBLY
PIEZO
WHITE
RED
VALVE
PILOT
THERMOCOUPLE
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Figure 9. Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram
BLACK S2
ON
OFF
ON/OFF
SWITCH
WHITE T2
RED T1THERMOPILE
GAS VALUE
BLACK S1
3/16” PIGGYBACK CONNECTOR
THERMOCOUPLE
REMOTE SWITCH
PIGTAIL
OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH,
THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE
Figure 8. Intermittent Pilot Ignition (IPI) Wiring Diagram
IGNITION MODULE
3 VAC
TRANSFORMER
3 VAC
GRN
ORG
INTERMITTENT
PILOT
IGNITOR
IGNITION
MODULE
(3V)
ON/OFF
WALL
SWITCH
LOW VOLTAGE
PLUG-IN
3V TRANSFORMER
NEUTRAL HOT
GROUND
FLAME SPARKER/
SENSOR
REMOTE
CONTROL
SEE NOTE 1
ORG
WHT
V
ALVE
PIGGYBACK
ON/OFF SWITCH
WHITE WIRE
CAN BE
PLUGGED
INTO ANY
OF #1-#5
LOCATIONS
ON THE
NEUTRAL SIDE
BLACK WIRE CAN BE
PLUGGED INTO ANY OF
#1 - #5 LOCATIONS
ON THE HOT SIDE
BRN
BRN
VALVE
PLUG IN
GROUND TO
FIREPLACE
CHASSIS
S
I
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Figure 11. Remote Control Standing
Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram
Figure 10. Remote Control Intermittent Pilot
Ignition (IPI) Wiring Diagram
RemoteControl Wiring Diagrams
PIEZO
WHITE
RED
PILOT
THERMOCOUPLE
VALVE
REMOTE RECEIVER
V
ALVE
GREEN
ORANGE
JUMPER WIRE
(TO BROWN)
PLUG IN
TRANSFORMER
3 VAC
BLACK
RED
GROUND TO
FIREPLACE
CHASSIS
WHITE
ORANGE
INTERMITTENT PILOT IGNITOR
IGNITION MODULE 3 VAC
REMOTE RECEIVER
BATTERY PACK
I
S
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