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    FGP-305 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 

 
 
INTRODUCTION

 

This remote control system was developed to provide a safe, reliable, and user-friendly remote control system for gas heating 
appliance.  The system can be operated thermostatically or manually from the transmitter.  The system operates on radio frequencies 
(RF) within a 20'’range using non-directional signals.  The system operates 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 

The transmitter operates on 2AAA-size 1.5V batteries.  It is recommended that ALKALINE 
batteries always be used for longer battery life and maximum operational performance.  

IMPORTANT

:  New or fully charged batteries are essential for proper operation of the 

multi-function transmitter. 

 

 Insert 2 AAA-size 1.5 V batteries into the battery transmitter, positioning the (+) and (-) 
ends of the batteries as indicated on the casing.  When the batteries are inserted, the 
screen below (with similar numbers) will display. 

 
 

Note:  

If a LOW battery icon appears on the screen, check the 

 position of the batteries.  

 
Note:

  Due to the sensitive temperature-monitoring components 

 in the transmitter, it may be necessary to allow the transmitter to 
 stabilize to room temperature before accurate room temperatures 
 are displayed on the screen.  If the transmitter is activated from a 
 severe cold condition, it can take up to fifteen minutes for accurate 
 temperature readings to appear.

 

LCD DISPLAY SCREEN 

1. 

PROGRAM FOR: Flashes when programming days of week and periods of the  

 

 

 

 

 

 

day.  When in normal state, only current DAY displays.  When programming or in 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM mode, both day and week will appear. 

2. 

DAY –Flashes when current day or day of week is being programmed. 

3. 

PERIOD – Flashes when current period of day or period of week is being  

 

     programmed. 

4. 

MODE – Indicates operation MODE of system. 

 

ON indicates the system is on, either manually, thermostatically, or  

  

 

program. 

 

Off indicates the entire system is turned off. 

 

THERMO indicates the system will automatically cycle ON/OFF,  

      depending 

on 

programmed 

SET 

temperature. 

 

PROGRAM – indicates the system is operating with PROGRAMMED  

 

 

 

 

 

 

settings. 

5. 

START AT – Flashes when programming the time to turn system ON. 

6. 

SET – Indicates desired SET room temperature, when in THERMO or    

 

     PROGRAM 

mode. 

7. 

0

 F

 / 

0

C – Factory programmed in 

0

 F.

 ( 

0

C indicates degrees in Celsius) 

8. 

TIME/TEMP – Displays the CURRENT room temperature.  In same frame, the  

 

 

 

 

 

 

current time will display in AM or PM.  You must depress the TIME/TIMER button 

 

     to 

display 

current 

time. 

 

 

9. 

LOW – Battery power is low.  Replace batteries within 2 weeks. 

10. 

TIMER – When displayed, indicates countdown timer in operation. 

11. 

OVERRIDE – Displays when “programmed” SET temperature is overridden. 

12. 

FLAME – Single flame symbol indicates burner/valve is operational. 

Review 

COMMUNICATION SAFETY SECTION

 under 

TRANSMITTER

 section and 

THERMO SAFETY SECTION

 under 

REMOTE 

RECEIVER

 section.  These signal/temperature safety features shut down the fireplace system when a potentially unsafe condition exists.

 

IF YOU CANNOT READ OR UNDERSTAND THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT 

ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR OPERATE  

 

 

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TEMP

O N   O F F   T H E R M O   P R O G R A M

TIME

AM

START

     AT

PROGRAM

        FOR

SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

MORN  DAY  EVE  NITE

PM

THERMO

ON

LOW

OFF

PROGRAM

OVERRIDE HOLD

TEMP

FLAME

TIMER

SWING

1

2

3

11

13

7

6

14

8

SET

15

12

10

4

9

5

ROOM

SET

ROOM

SET

SET

AHEAD

BACK

PROG

 

Summary of Contents for FGP-305

Page 1: ...ds of the day When in normal state only current DAY displays When programming or in PROGRAM mode both day and week will appear 2 DAY Flashes when current day or day of week is being programmed 3 PERIOD Flashes when current period of day or period of week is being programmed 4 MODE Indicates operation MODE of system ON indicates the system is on either manually thermostatically or program Off indic...

Page 2: ...igits within 15 seconds the system will complete the procedure last programmed and reset the display to its normal state INITIAL SET UP PROGRAMMING OF TRANSMITTER Follow the procedures below upon FIRST USE of transmitter setting the following program options TEMPERATURE SETTING 0 F Fahrenheit or 0 C Celsius CURRENT DAY OF WEEK SU MO TU WE TH FR SA CURRENT TIME OF DAY Hours and minutes To program s...

Page 3: ...splay in its normal state PROGRAM OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL BUILT IN PROGRAM The transmitter has a factory program built in Each day has been broken into four periods and each period has its own starting time and temperature A chart of the built in programs is at the left You may change any of the factory settings by following the procedures below Should you wish to return to the factory program...

Page 4: ... in step 7 the next PERIOD of the same or next day will display on the LCD screen 9 To program the next PERIOD follow steps 3 4 5 6 and 7 10 Continue to follow steps 3 4 5 6 and 7 until all 7 days and the 4 time periods in each day are programmed 11 Once ALL the programming has been completed then press the SET button The programming data that has been entered will now over ride the factory built ...

Page 5: ...The normal operating cycle of a fireplace system may be 2 4 times per hour depending on how well the room or home is insulated from the cold or drafts A smaller swing number increases the number of cycles so the room temperature is more constant A larger swing number decreases the number of cycles which saves energy in most cases The factory setting for the swing number is 2 This represents a temp...

Page 6: ...is in the THERMO mode THERMO must be displayed on the screen 1 To set the DESIRED room temperature press the MODE button to place the transmitter into THERMO mode THERMO ON or OFF will display 2 Then press the UP or DOWN button to select the DESIRED room temperature The highest SET temperature is 99 0 F 32 0 C The lowest SET temperature is 45 0 F 6 0 C 3 The TRANSMITTER will sense the room tempera...

Page 7: ... min and each additional half hour up to nine hours 3 To set the TIMER press the SET button on the transmitter If the system is ON it will remain on until the timer has expired If the system is in the THERMO mode it will cancel ON and OFF as the room temperature requires until the timer time has expired 4 To cancel the TIMER operation press the TIME RTIME button for more than 2 seconds OPERATIONAL...

Page 8: ...tter 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 REMOTE RECEIVER The remote receiver operates on 4 AA size 1 5V batteries IT is recommended that ALKALINE batteries be used for longer battery life and maximum microprocessor performance IMPORTANT New or fully charged batter...

Page 9: ... valve or electronic module directly to 110 120VAC power Consult gas appliance manufacturer s instructions and wiring schematics for proper placement of all wires All electronic modules are to be wired to manufacturer s specifications The following wiring diagrams are for illustration purpose only Follow instructions from the manufacturer of the gas valve and or electronic module for correct wirin...

Page 10: ...gas valves that will be operated by this remote should install the remote control system Incorrect wiring connections WILL cause damage to the gas valve or electronic module operating the gas appliance and may also damage the remote receiver WIRING MILLIVOLT VALVES The remote receiver is connected to the millivolt valve using the TH thermostat terminals on the terminal block on the millivolt gas v...

Page 11: ...transmitter to change the system to THERMO Advance the SET temperature on the transmitter to a temperature of at least 2 0 F 1 0 C above the ROOM temperature displayed on the LCD screen With this manual setting the normal thermostatic cycle is overridden and the system flame will ignite Set the SET temperature to at least 2 0 F 1 0 C below the room temperature and the system flame will extinguish ...

Page 12: ...quired to deliver signals between the remote receiver and the gas valve The Transmitter should operate with as little as 2 5 volts of battery power measuring at the 2 1 5 volt batteries TROUBLE SHOOTING Should you encounter problems with your fireplace system the problem may be with the fireplace itself or it could be with the remote control Review the fireplace manufacturer s operation manual to ...

Page 13: ...at does not correct the problem return adjustment screw to original position and then turn adjustment screw 5 degrees 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 SPECIFICATIONS BATTERIES Transmitter 3 0V 2 ea AAA 1 5V Alkaline Remote Receiver 6V 4ea AA 1 5 Alkaline FCC ID No s transmitte...

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Page 15: ... 4 PROGRAM indicates the system is operating with PROGRAMME settings OTHER OPERATIONS Press corresponding buttons on TRANSMITTER to activate functions TIME OF DAY Press TIMER TIME button for less than ONE second TIME OPERATION Press and hold TIMER TIME button for two seconds COUNTDOWN TIME pressing UP or DOWN buttons NOTE Press SET button to stop LCD Digits from flashing 1 SCALE DEGREE F DEGREE C ...

Page 16: ...by pressing UP or DOWN button 7 Again press PROG button The next PERIOD and DAY will begin to flash 8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 for all 7 DAYS until each PERIOD OF DAY is programmed 9 When all programmed settings are complete then press the SET to lock in new programming 10 To REVIEW either FACTORY or USER programs push the PROG button for ONE SECOND then scroll through each DAY and PERIOD OF DAY b...

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