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Printed in U.S.A.     Copyright 2007
Hearth  & Home Technologies Inc. 
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044

 100-920B    8/07

RCTS-MLT Remote Control Kits

-For use with SIT Millivolt Valves only-

- Installation and Operating Instructions -

INTRODUCTION

The remote control system can be operated thermostatically 
or manually from the transmitter. The system operates on 
radio frequencies (RF) within a 20 foot range. It can be 
used with Standing Pilot systems only.

This remote control kit has a hand held transmitter that 
can be used as a remote on/off or as a thermostat. The 
transmitter display shows the current room temperature, 
target temperature, timer setting, on/off status, low battery 
indicator, current time, burner/valve operation and fan 
operation. Electrical ratings for the receiver are: 110 VAC, 
60 Hz, 6 W.

If pertinent, see additional fi replace wiring diagrams on 
pages 9 & 10.

FCC REQUIREMENTS

WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO 
THIS UNIT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE 
PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD 
VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE 
EQUIPMENT.

NOTE:

 This equipment has been tested and found to 

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications.  However, 
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:

-  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-  Increase the separation between the equipment and 

receiver.

-  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 

from that to which the receiver is connected.

-  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician 

for help.

•  Wire 110V to electrical junction box.
•  Do NOT wire 110V to valve.
•  Do NOT wire 110V to wall switch.
•  Incorrect wiring will damage millivolt      

valves.

CAUTION

:  All wiring should be done by a qualifi ed electrician 

and 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 CSA C22.1 Canadian 
Electric Code (in Canada).

NOTE:

 The factory installed junction box in the gas fi replace 

must be wired with 110 VAC before installing this kit. See 
Installation Instructions section.

EXPLOSION RISK!

  Incorrect setting on regulator tower may  

cause delayed ignition.

•  The regulator tower is preset for 

NG

.

   LP installation will require resetting the tower.

This remote control kit is tested and safe when installed in 
accordance with this installation manual.

It is the responsibility of the installer to read all instructions 
before starting installation and to follow these instructions 
carefully during installation. Modifi cation of the remote 
control system or any of its components will void the 
warranty and may cause a fi re hazard.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: 

Installation of this kit

 MUST 

be done by a qualifi ed 

service technician.

NOTE: 

A manometer

 MUST 

be used to set the manifold 

pressure on the gas valve.

WARNING

WARNING

Summary of Contents for RCTS-MLT

Page 1: ...his equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by...

Page 2: ...control compartment of the fireplace if ambient tem peratures do not exceed 1700 F This system is designed to control the following components Wire Colors Gas Valve Millivolt Red Fan Blower 110 VAC Pl...

Page 3: ...olarized plug on the back of the receiver see Figure 3 This receptacle output is 110 120 VAC 3 AMP Figure 3 Adding Fan Blower Installing Regulator Tower NOTE A manometer MUST be used to set the manifo...

Page 4: ...emote receiver box See Figure 8 Adjusting Low Flame setting LP ONLY 1 Using a 5 16 in slotted screwdriver turn brass screw inside regulator tower two complete rotations clock wise See figure 6 NOTE A...

Page 5: ...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 displayed on the screen NOTE LCD scr...

Page 6: ...current time in AM PM 7 ROOM Indicates CURRENT room temperature 8 O F Indicates degrees Fahrenheit C indicates degrees Celsius 9 FAN Indicates fan is on or programmed to come on Three speed settings a...

Page 7: ...ode it should be kept away from direct sources of heat such as fireplaces incandescent lighting and direct sunlight Leaving the trans mitter in direct sunlight for example will cause it to read the ro...

Page 8: ...icating that the transmitter is within the normal operating range of 20 feet SYSTEM CHECK Millivolt Valves Light the appliance following the lighting instructions that came with the fireplace Confirm...

Page 9: ...his warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights that vary by state province or nation GENERAL INFORMATION Transmitter Wall Bracket The transmitter can be hung on a wall using th...

Page 10: ...iagram Figure 11 Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram with Piggyback Wire Figure 12 Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram ON OFF ON OFF SWITCH REMOTE SWITCH PIGTAIL OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH THERMOSTAT...

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