Wireless Fireplace
Switch
Installation Guide
Supported Models
C4-FS1-Z Wireless Fireplace Switch
Speci
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cations and Supported Fixtures
This Control4
®
Wireless Fireplace Switch operates independently or as part of a Control4
Home-Automation System to enable intelligent control of a gas
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standard wall box using typical wiring standards and communicates with other devices
through a wireless RF (radio frequency) connection.
Power:
120 VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz
300 mW when off
400 mW when on
Supported Load Types
and Ratings:
This device requires a neutral AC
connection.
- Millivolt Low Voltage Control
- 24VAC at 240W
- 30 V DC at 10A
Operating Temperature:
All load ratings are based on an ambient
temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.
Volume:
5.0 Cubic inches
Communications:
ZigBee, IEEE 802.15.4, 2.4 GHz,
15-channel, spread spectrum radio
Warnings and Considerations
WARNING!
Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
WARNING!
Improper use or installation can cause SERIOUS INJURY,
DEATH or LOSS/DAMAGE OF PROPERTY.
WARNING!
If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a
quali
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ed electrician.
WARNING!
Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. This prod-
uct has NOT been approved for use with Aluminum wiring.
WARNING!
Do not connect any gas valve or electronic device directly to the
110 to 120VAC power. Refer to your gas appliance’s instructions and wiring
diagrams for proper placement of wires. All electronic devices must be wired
according to their manufacturer’s instructions.
IMPORTANT!
Use or modi
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cation of this product in a manner not expressly
approved by Control4 voids your warranty. Further, Control4 is NOT liable
for any damage incurred with the misuse of this product. See “Limited 2 Year
Warranty.”
IMPORTANT!
The range and performance of the wireless control system is
highly dependent on the following: (1) distance between devices; (2) layout of
the home; (3) walls separating devices; and (4) electrical equipment located
near devices.
b.
If you are installing in a multi-gang scenario, partially tighten the mounting screws,
leaving 1/8-inch gap between the wall and the yoke plates prior to attaching the
black plastic sub-plate. This allows each device in a multi-gang scenario to
conform to the sub-plate, creating a single assembly. Secure the multi-gang
sub-plate to all devices using the provided sub-plate screws. Then secure the
assembly by tightening the wall box screws the remaining 1/8-inch. Do not over-
tighten the screws, or you will misalign the
fl
at plane of the multi-gang wall plate.
With the wall plate’s removal slot facing down, push the wall plate
onto the Fireplace Switch’s black plastic sub-plate.
c.
7.
If you are using a Decora-style screw-on wall plate:
a.
b.
c.
Do not attach the Fireplace Switch’s black plastic sub-plate
Align the
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Fasten the wall plate to the Fireplace Switch with screws.
8.
9.
Turn ON power at the circuit breaker or replace fuse from fuse box.
Test the Fireplace Switch to see if it is working properly. See “Operation
and Con
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guration” for speci
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c instructions.
Troubleshooting
If the
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•
Ensure at least one LED on the face of the switch is lit.
•
Ensure that the
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turned on (refer to the manufacturer’s
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•
Ensure circuit breaker is not turned OFF or tripped.
•
Check for proper wiring.
•
For help on the installation or operation of this product, email or call the Control4
Technical Support Center. Please provide your exact model number. Contact sup-
[email protected] or see the web site www.control4.com.
Fireplace Safety Instructions
WARNING!
This Fireplace Switch is intended for installation in standard
wall-mounted switching locations. Do no install this Switch inside the
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housing or in areas of excessive heat.
IMPORTANT!
This Fireplace Switch should be installed by a quali
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ed electri-
cian or a gas technician who is familiar with gas appliances and gas valves.
Incorrect wiring connections will cause damage to the gas valve, electonic
module, and/or Fireplace Switch that operates the gas appliance.
Installation Instructions
WARNING!
In accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC)
requirements.
• The wires entering the wall box from the 24V or mili-volt system
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(low-voltage wiring) must either have a UL rating for 600V or have a protective,
non-conductive sleeve/tubing which provides 600V insulation.
• Control4 recommends that the low-voltage wiring enter the wall box through
a different opening than the high-voltage wiring.
• Control4 recommends that good wiring practices be observed when install-
ing the device to keep good separation between low and high-voltage wires
within the wall box.
TURN OFF POWER by switching off the circuit breaker or removing
the fuse and test that power is off before wiring!
Identify your wiring application (refer to the appropriate diagram on
the back page). “Single-Pole (with power source at wall box)
Prepare the wires by removing the pre-cut
insulation from the appropriate Fireplace Switch
leads. Wire insulation should be stripped back
5/8 of an inch from the wire end (as shown).
WARNING!
Orange wires are only to be used in low-voltage switching. Do not
connect them to 120V sources or any loads outside the supported types and
ratings.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Connect the Fireplace Switch wires to the wall
box wires using wire nuts according to the
relevant wiring diagram.
See “Sample Wiring Con
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guration.”
5.
Mount
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box screws attached to the
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“Top” on the
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zigzag pattern so that they easily fold into the wall box.
WARNING!
Ground the Wireless Fireplace Switch in accordance with the
National Electric Code (NEC) requirements. Although the
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aluminum yoke plate and green ground wire are directly bonded together
inside the
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with a metal wall box for adequate grounding. Use the
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ground wire to make a secure connection to the safety ground of the electrical
system.
IMPORTANT!
Not grounding this product according to the preceding may
result in an installation less immune to damage caused by electrical
disturbances, such as lightning, and void the warranty.
6.
If you are using the Control4 push-on (screw-less) wall plate that shipped with your
Fireplace Switch:
a.
For a single-gang scenario, attach the black plastic sub-plate using the provided
sub-plate screws.
IMPORTANT!
Tighten the screws until the back side of the metal yoke plate is
even with the wall surface, but no farther. Over-tightening can damage the
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place switch and cause mechanical malfunction. Do NOT use a power screw
driver to install this device as this may lead to over-tightening.
Sample Wiring Con
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guration
Single-Location Scenario—Power Source at Wall Box
NOTE
: This device will not function without a neutral AC connection.
To wire the Fireplace Switch for a Control4 single-location scenario in which the
power is
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rst routed to the wallbox, connect together and cap with a wire nut the
wires indicated in the following table:
Fireplace Switch Wires
Wires in the Wall Box
From Power Source
To Fireplace
White (neutral)
White (neutral)
None
Orange (load)
None
White (load)
Orange (load)
None
Black (load)
Black (hot)
Black (hot)
None
Green (ground)
Green (ground)
Green (ground-optional)
WARNING!
The following wiring diagram is for demonstration purposes only. Refer to your manufacturer’s electronic module and gas valve
instructions for correct wiring procedures. Improper installation of electronic devices can cause damage to the module, valve or remote receiver.
Operation and Con
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guration
On initial power up, the unit will
fl
ash the
Red/Green/Blue (RGB) LEDs, which can be
programmed with different colors for different
states or color preferences. To set up this
switch for use with a Control4 system, refer to
your system setup documentation.
To operate this switch as a stand-alone device,
refer to the following table.
In case there is a power outage, the Wireless
Fireplace Switch is equiped with a manual
switching mechanism. To close the Fireplace
Switch, pull up on the Manual Switch Mecha-
nism with your
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ngernail.
Operate Fireplace Switch
Expected behavior of RGB LEDs:
To operate the Fireplace Switch:
Top
Bottom
Turn ON: Tap top.
Lit, full brightness
Not lit
Turn OFF: Tap bottom.
Not lit
Lit, full brightness
To operate the Fireplace Switch manually during a power outage:
To turn on the Fireplace Switch:
Top
Bottom
Pull up on the
Manual Switch
Mechanism
and fully extend
(about 0.5”) to close the switch to
the
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Not lit
Not lit
Care and Cleaning
Do NOT paint the Fireplace Switch or its wall plate.
Do NOT use any chemical cleaners to clean the switch.
Clean surface with a soft damp cloth as needed.
Limited 2-Year Warranty
Control4 Corporation (“Control4”) warrants that at the time of
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rst-consumer sale, this
product will be free from defects in material and manufacture. Control4 further war-
rants that for a period of 2 years (24 months) after initial consumer sale, the product will
function in accordance with its speci
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cation, provided that it is installed and maintained
under normal and proper use. This warranty extends only to products purchased directly
from Control4 or an Authorized Control4 Reseller. If the product proves to be defective
in material or workmanship during the warranty period, it may be returned to the place
of purchase and Control4 will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like
product. This warranty provides the consumer purchaser with speci
fi
c legal rights, which
may vary per state or country. For complete warranty information, including details on
consumer legal rights as well as warranty exclusions, visit www.control4.com/warranty.
