Rasmussen THR-2R User manual

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THR-2R INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MULIT-FUNCTION WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
FOR OPERATING A LATCHING SOLENOID VALVE, MANUALLY OR WITH A THERMOSTAT FUNCTION
INTRODUCTION
This remote control system was developed to provide a safe, reliable, and user-friendly remote control system for gas heating
appliances. The system is operated manually from the transmitter. The system operates on radio frequencies (RF) within a 20' range
using non-directional signals. The system operates on one of 1,048,576 security codes that are programmed into the transmitter at the
factory; the remote receiver's code must be matched to that of the transmitter prior to initial use.
TRANSMITTER
This remote control SYSTEM offers the user a battery-operated remote control to
power a latching solenoid such as those used with gas valves used in some
heater rated gas logs, gas fireplaces and other gas heating appliances.
The solenoid circuit uses the battery power from the receiver to operate a
solenoid. The circuit has reversing polarity software which reverses the positive
(+) and negative (-) output of the receiver's battery power to drive a latching
solenoid ON/OFF. The SYSTEM is controlled by the remote transmitter.
The transmitter operates on a (2) 1.5V AAA batteries.
It is recommended that ALKALINE batteries always be used for longer battery life
and maximum operational performance.
Before using the transmitter, install the (2) AAA transmitter batteries into the
battery compartment. (Use caution that batteries are installed in the proper
direction)
KEY SETINGS
ON - Operates unit to on position, Manually operated solenoid ON.
OFF - Operates unit to off position, Manually operated solenoid OFF.
MODE - Changes unit from manual mode to thermostat mode.
SET - Sets temperature in thermostat mode.
ON
MODE
OFF
SET
1
2
3
4
IF YOU CANNOT READ OR UNDERSTAND THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT
ATTEMPT
TO INSTALL OR OPERATE
ON
MODE
OFF
BUTTON
WALL CLIP
SLOT
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
FRONT BACK
OFF
SET
ON
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
SET
BUTTON
Review COMMUNICATION SAFETY SECTION under TRANSMITTER section under REMOTE RECEIVER section. This signal safety
feature shuts down the fireplace system when a potentially unsafe condition exists.
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1. DISPLAY Indicates CURRENT room temperature .
2. 0F OR 0 C Indicates degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
3. FLAME Indicates burner/valve in operation.
4. ROOM Indicates remote is in THERMOSTAT operation.
5. TEMP Appears during manual operation.
6. SET Appears when setting the desired temperature
for thermostat operation.
SETTING 0F / 0C SCALE
The factory setting for temperature is 0F. To change this setting to 0 C:
•Press the ON key and the OFF key on the transmitter at the same
time. This will change from 0 F to 0 C. Follow this same procedure to
change from 0 C back to 0F.
MANUAL FUNCTION
To operate the system in the manual “MODE” do the following.
ON OPERATION
Press the ON key - the appliance flame will come on. During this time
the LCD screen will show ON. After 3 seconds the LCD screen will
default to display room temperature and the word TEMP will show.
(Flame icon will appear on LCD screen in manual on mode)
OFF OPERATION
Press the OFF key - the appliance flame will shut off. During this time
the LCD screen will show OFF. After 3 seconds the LCD screen will
default to display room temperature and the word TEMP will show.
THERMOSTAT FUNCTION
SETTING DESIRED ROOM TEMPERATURE
This remote control system can be thermostatically controlled when the
transmitter is in the THERMOSTAT mode (The word ROOM must be
displayed on the screen). To set the THERMOSTAT MODE and
DESIRED room temperature:
Press the MODE key until the LCD screen shows the word ROOM, then
the remote is in the thermostat mode.
Press and hold the SET key until the desired set temperature is
reached. (By pressing and holding the set key the LCD screen set
numbers will increase from 450to 990 then restart over at 450 ) Next
release the SET key. The LCD screen will display the set temperature
TEMP
TEMPSET
THERMO SET
SCREEN WHILE
DEPRESSING OFF
KEY
TEMP
SCREEN AFTER 3
SECOND DEFAULT
ROOM TEMP
THERMO MODE
TEMP
SCREEN AFTER 3
SECOND DEFAULT
ROOM
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display
TEMP
1
2
3
SET
45
6
SCREEN WHILE
DEPRESSING ON
KEY
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for 3 seconds and the LCD screen will flash the set temperature for 3
seconds, then the LCD screen will default to display the room
temperature.
TO CHANGE THE SET TEMPERATURE
Press and hold the SET key until the desired set temperature is
reached. (By pressing and holding the set key the LCD screen set
numbers will increase from 450to 990 then restart over at 450 ) Next
release the SET key. The LCD screen will display the set temperature
for 3 seconds, then will flash the set temperature for 3 seconds, then the
LCD screen will default to display the room temperature.
Press the MODE key to disengage the thermostat mode. The word
ROOM on the LCD screen will not show when the thermostat is not in
operation.
NOTE: The highest SET temperature is 990Fahrenheit (320 Celsius)
and the lowest temperature is (450Fahrenheit (60 Celsius
OPERATIONAL NOTES:
The Thermostat Feature on the transmitter operates the appliance whenever the ROOM TEMPERATURE varies a certain number of
degrees from the SET TEMPERATURE. This variation is called the “SWING” or TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL. The normal
operating cycle of an appliance may be 2-4 times per hour depending on how well the room or home is insulated from the cold or drafts.
The factory setting for the “swing number” is 2. This represents a temperature variation of +/- 20F (10 C) between SET temperature
and ROOM temperature, which determines when the fireplace will be activated.
The transmitter has ON and OFF manual functions that are activated by pressing either button on the face of the transmitter. When a
button on the transmitter is pressed the word ON or OF will appear on the LCD screen to show while the signal is being sent. Upon
initial use, there may be a delay of three seconds before the remote receiver will respond to the transmitter. This is part of the system's
design.
REMOTE RECEIVER
IMPORTANT
THE REMOTE RECEIVER SHOULD BE POSITIONED WHERE AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES DO NOT EXCEED 130° F.
The remote receiver (right) operates on four 1.5V AA-size batteries. It is
recommended that ALKALINE batteries be used for longer battery life and
maximum microprocessor performance. IMPORTANT: New or fully charged
batteries are essential to proper operation of the remote receiver as a latching
solenoid power consumption is substantially higher than standard remote control
systems.
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. The
remote receiver houses the microprocessor that responds to commands from the
transmitter to control system operation.
FUNCTIONS:
•With the slide switch in the ON position (toward the LEARN button), the system will
remain on until the slide switch is placed in the OFF or REMOTE position.
•With the slide switch in the REMOTE position (centered), the system will only operate
if the remote receiver receives commands from the transmitter.
•With the slide switch in the OFF position (away from the LEARN button), the system
is off.
•It is suggested that the slide switch be placed in the off position if you will be
away from your home for an extended period of time. If the remote receiver is
mounted out of children’s reach, placing the slide switch in the OFF position
also functions as a safety “lock-out” by both turning the system off and
rendering the remote receiver inoperative.
NOTE: The RECEIVER comes from the factory programmed to provide pulse DC voltage (5.5 VDC to 6.3 VDC) to a latching solenoid.
ROOM TEMP
THERMO ON
ROOM TEMP
THERMO OFF
REMOTE
ON
OFF
LEARN
ADJ.
Requires 4-AA 1.5V
alkaline batteries
Learning
button
Frequency
adjusting
access hole Remote Receiver
Battery cover slides on/off
Slide
Switch
ON
REMOTE
OFF
LEARN
ADJ.
Part # BPR-3
REMOTE
OFF ON
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT CONNECT REMOTE RECEIVER DIRECTLY TO 110-120VAC POWER. THIS WILL BURN
OUT THE RECEIVER. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM MANUFACTURER OF GAS VALVE FOR
CORRECT WIRING PROCEDURES. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO GAS VALVE AND REMOTE RECEIVER. DAMAGE CAUSED BY
IMPROPER INSTALLATION WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.
INSTALLATION
The remote receiver can be mounted on or near the fireplace hearth. PROTECTION FROM EXTREME HEAT IS VERY IMPORTANT.
Like any piece of electronic equipment, the remote receiver should be kept away from temperatures exceeding 130º F inside the
receiver case. Battery life is also significantly shortened if batteries are exposed to high temperatures.
NOTE: Installation of the receiver in the optional Ceramic Log House (Item# RH2)) is highly recommended.
HEARTH MOUNT
The remote receiver can be placed on the fireplace hearth or under the fireplace, behind
the control access panel. Position where the ambient temperature inside the receiver
case does not exceed 130º F.
NOTE: Black Button is used on Hearth Mount Applications.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure the remote receiver switch is in the OFF position. For best results it is recommended that 18 gauge stranded wires should
be used to make connections and should be no longer than 20 ft.
This THR-2R-1 remote receiver is to be connected to a manual valve with a latching ON/OFF solenoid.
Connect two 18 gauge stranded or solid wires from the remote receiver terminals to the latching solenoid. (See figure to the right)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Operation of this control is dependent on which wire is attached to which terminal. If operation of control does
not correspond to operating buttons on transmitter, reverse wire installation at the receiver or at the control.
NOTE: Up to 6.3 VDC of power is provided at the receiver terminal.
STV-LS
Solenoid
1/4” Male
Connectors
Black Wire
Red Wire
STV-10
Valve
Wire terminals
Remote Receiver
Receiver
Slide
Button LEARN
ADJ.
REMOTE
OFF ON
Remote Receiver
Receiver
Slide
Button
PULSE MODE
Terminals
RED Wire
1/4” Female
Terminal
BLACK Wire
1/4” Female
Terminal
(Back of Receiver)
BLACK Wire
1/4” Female
Terminal
RED Wire
1/4” Female
Terminal
LEARN
ADJ.
Part # BPR-3
REMOTE
OFF ON
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GENERAL INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION – SAFETY – TRANSMITTER
This remote control has a COMMUNICATION – SAFETY function built into its software. It provides an extra margin of safety when the
TRANSMITTER is out of the normal 20 foot operating range of the receiver.
The COMMUNICATION – SAFETY feature operates in the following manner, in all OPERATING MODES – ON/ ON THERMOSTAT.
At all times and in all OPERATING MODES, the transmitter sends an RF signal every fifteen (15) minutes, to the receiver, indicating
that the transmitter is within the normal operating range of 20 feet. Should the receiver NOT receive a transmitter signal every 15
minutes, the IC software, in the RECEIVER, will begin a 2-HOUR (120-minute) countdown timing function. If during this 2-hour period,
the receiver does not receive a signal from the transmitter, the receiver will shut down the appliance being controlled by the receiver.
The RECEIVER will then emit a series of rapid “beeps” for a period of 10 seconds. Then after 10 seconds of rapid beeping, the
RECEIVER will continue to emit a single “beep” every 4 seconds until a transmitter ON or MODE Button is pressed to reset the
receiver. The intermittent 4-second beeping will go on for as long as the receiver’s batteries last, which could be in excess of one year.
To “reset” the RECEIVER and operate the appliance, you must press the ON or MODE button on the transmitter. By turning the
system to ON, the COMMUNICATION -SAFETY operation is overridden and the system will return to normal operation depending on
the MODE selected at the transmitter. The COMMUNICATION – SAFETY feature will reactivate should the transmitter be taken out of
the normal operating range or should the transmitter’s batteries fail or be removed.
CP (CHILDPROOF) FEATURE
This remote control includes a CHILDPROOF “LOCK-OUT” feature that allows the user to “LOCK-OUT” operation of the appliance,
from the TRANSMITTER.
SETTING “LOCK-OUT” –(CP)
•To activate the “LOCK-OUT” feature, press and hold the ON button and the MODE button at the same time for 5 seconds. The
letters CP will appear in the TEMP frame on the LCD screen.
•To disengage the “LOCK-OUT”, press and hold the ON button and the MODE button at the same time for 5 seconds and the letters
CP will disappear from the LCD screen and the transmitter will return to its normal operating condition.
•To verify that transmitter is in the CP lock-out mode press any key and the LCD screen will show “CP”
NOTE: If the appliance is already operating in the ON or THERMO MODES, engaging the “LOCK-OUT” will not cancel the operating
MODE. Engaging the “LOCK-OUT” prevents only the manual operation of the TRANSMITTER. If in the auto modes, the THERMO
operation will continue to operate normally. To totally “LOCK-OUT” the operation of the TRANSMITTER’S operating signals, the
transmitter’s MODE must be set to OFF.
MATCHING SECURITY CODES
Each transmitter can use one of 1,048,576 unique security codes. It may be necessary to program the remote receiver to LEARN the
security code of the transmitter upon initial use, if batteries are replaced, or if a replacement transmitter is purchased from your dealer
or the factory. When matching security codes, be sure slide button on the receiver is in the REMOTE position; the code will NOT
"LEARN" if the slide switch is in the OFF position. Program the remote receiver to LEARN a new security code Press and Release the
LEARN button on the top of the remote receiver and then press any button on the transmitter. A change in the beeping pattern, at the
receiver, indicates the transmitter's code has been programmed into the receiver. When an existing receiver is matched to a new
transmitter, the new security code will overwrite the old one.
The microprocessor that controls the security code matching procedure is controlled by a timing function. If you are unsuccessful in
matching the security code on the first attempt, wait 1 - 2 minutes before trying again--this delay allows the microprocessor to reset its
timer circuitry--and try up to two or three more times.
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TRANSMITTER WALL CLIP
The transmitter can be hung on a wall using the clip provided. If the clip is
installed on a solid wood wall, drill 1/8" pilot holes and install with the screws
provided. If it is installed on a plaster/wallboard wall, first drill two 1/4" holes into
the wall. Then use a hammer to tap in the two plastic wall anchors flush with the
wall; then install the screws provided.
BATTERY LIFE
Life expectancy of the alkaline batteries in the THR-2R- can be up to 12 months depending on use of the solenoid function. Replace all
batteries annually. When the transmitter no longer operates the remote receiver from a distance it did previously (i.e., the transmitter's
range has decreased) or the remote receiver does not function at all, the batteries should be checked. It is important that the remote
receiver batteries are fully charged, providing combined output voltage of at least 5.5volts. The transmitter should operate with as little
as 2.5 volts battery power.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If you encounter problems with your fireplace system, the problem may be with the fireplace itself or it could be with the THR-2R remote
system. Review the fireplace manufacturer's operation manual to make sure all connections are properly made. Then check the
operation of the remote in the following manner:
•Make sure the batteries are correctly installed in the RECEIVER. One reversed battery will keep receiver from operating properly.
•Check battery in TRANSMITTER to make sure contacts are touching (+) and (-) ends of battery. Bend metal contacts in for tighter
fit.
•Be sure RECEIVER and TRANSMITTER are within 20'-25' operating range.
•Keep RECEIVER from temperatures exceeding 130° F. Battery life shortened when ambient temperatures are above 115° F.
•If RECEIVER is installed in tightly enclosed metal surround, the operating distance will be shortened.
NOTE.
•Due to handling and shipping of the unit, handling or dropping of the transmitter by the customer, and/or heat conditions at the
receiver, some receivers may need an occasional frequency adjustment. This adjustment is made to improve the communication
and operating distance between the transmitter and the receiver. Follow the steps below for making the adjustment.
FREQUENCY (DISTANCE) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
RECEIVER ADJUSTMENT
1. To adjust at the receiver, use a small slotted screwdriver. Turn the
adjustment (ADJ) screw counter-clockwise about 5° or maximum of 1/8 turn.
This should correct the distance problem.
2. If that does not correct the problem, return adjustment screw to original
position and then turn adjustment screw clockwise.
This adjustment is like tuning your radio. If you keep turning the adjustment
screw, in either direction, you will go past the proper setting (tuning).
WALL CLIP
SLOT
WALL CLIP
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
REMOTE
OFF
LEARN
ADJ.
Wire terminals
Remote Receiver
Frequency adjusting
access hole Learning
button
ON
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SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERIES: Transmitter (2) 1.5 volt AAA t bateries
Remote Receiver 6V - 4 ea. AA 1.5 Alkaline
FCC ID No.'s: transmitter - K9LSP1001TH;
Operating Frequency: 303.8 MHZ Canadian IC ID No.'s: transmitter – 2439A-SP1001TH;
FCC REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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