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VFXI AND VFNI REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
Standard, Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handset
•
Simultaneously press and hold the
OFF
and
(large flame)
buttons until a short beep confirms the start sequence has
begun; release buttons.
•
Continuing beeps confirm the ignition is in process.
•
Once pilot ignition is confirmed, there is main gas flow.
• After main burner ignition the handset will automatically go
into manual mode.
Caution:
If the pilot does not stay lit after several tries, turn the
main valve knob to
OFF
and follow the instructions "Turn Off Gas
to Appliance".
Figure 25
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TO TURN OFF APPLIANCE
Press OFF button on remote handset.
Notice: Press
(small flame) to turn main gas to pilot gas.
ADJUSTMENT - FLAME HEIGHT
Standard, Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handsets
• In standby mode: Press
(large flame) to increase flame
height.
• Press
(small flame) to decrease flame height or to set ap
-
pliance at pilot flame.
•
For fine adjustment tap the large/small flames.
Designated Low Fire and Hight Fire
• Double-click
(small flame) button. “LO” will be displayed.
• Double-click
(large flame) button. Flame automatically
goes to high fire. “HI” will be displayed.
Caution:
If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
"TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE".
SETTING °C/24 HOUR OR °F/12 HOUR CLOCK
Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handsets
• Press
OFF
and
(small flame) until display changes from
Fahrenheit/12 hour clock to Celsius/24 hour clock and vice
versa.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
WARNING
Wiring of valve and receiver must be completed before starting
ignition. Failure to do so could damage the electronics.
SETTING THE ELECTRONICS CODE
Notice:
The remote control and receiver are pre-programmed at
the factory. However, if for some reason they do not communicate
to each other, follow these steps to re-program.
Radio Frequency Remote
A code is selected automatically for all Mertik Maxitrol electronics
from among 65,000 random codes available. The receiver has to
learn the code of the handset:
•
Press and hold the receiver's reset button (see figure 24) until
you hear two beeps. After the second, longer beep, release
the reset button.
• Within the subsequent 20 seconds press the
(small flame)
button on the handset until you hear two additional short
beeps confirming the code is set. If you hear one long beep,
this indicates the code learning sequence has failed or the
wiring is incorrect.
Notice:
This is a one time setting only, and is not required when
changing the batteries in the remote or receiver.
Figure 24
TO TURN ON APPLIANCE
WARNING
When pilot ignition is confirmed, motor turns automatically to
maximum flame height.
• Turn MANUAL knob to the ON, full counterclockwise
position.
•
Place ON/OFF switch (if equipped) in (ON position).
