Hearth & Home RC-CON Installation And Operating Instructions Download Page 2

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Power setting - RC-CON

The electronics in the remote control system have the ca-

pability of “powering” two different types of DC-powered 

components. If any operational problems are noted con-

tact Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc.

The RECEIVER comes from the factory programmed to 

provide pulse DC voltage (5.5 VDC to 6.3 VDC) to a latch-

ing solenoid.

Figure 2.  Remote Receiver

The remote receiver (See Figure 2) operates on four 1.5V 

AA-size batteries. It is recommended that ALKALINE bat-

teries  be  used  for  longer  battery  life  and  maximum  mi-

croprocessor  performance. 

IMPORTANT:

  New  or  fully 

charged batteries are essential to proper operation of the 

remote receiver as a latching solenoid power consump-

tion is substantially higher than standard remote control 

systems.

NOTE:

 The remote receiver will only respond to the trans-

mitter when the 2-position slide button on the remote re-

ceiver is in the REMOTE position. The remote receiver 

houses the microprocessor that responds to commands 

from the transmitter to control system operation.

Functions

1.  With the slide switch in the REMOTE position, the sys-

tem will only operate if the remote receiver receives 

commands from the transmitter.  Upon initial use or af-

ter an extended period of no use, the ON button may 

have  to  be  pressed  for  up  to  three  seconds  before 

activating solenoid. If the system does not respond to 

the  transmitter  on  initial  use,  see  Matching  Security 

Codes.

2.  With the slide in the OFF position, the system is off.

3.  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. Placing the slide switch in the 

OFF position also functions as a safety “lock out” by 

both turning the system OFF and rendering the trans-

mitter inoperative.

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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 3.  Slide Switch

IMPORTANT:

 The remote receiver should be positioned 

where ambient temperatures do not exceed 130° F.

The remote receiver can be mounted on or near the fire-

place hearth.  PROTECTION FROM EXTREME HEAT IS 

VERY IMPORTANT.  Like any piece of electronic equip-

ment,  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.

Make sure the remote receiver switch is in the OFF posi-

tion.  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.

REMOTE

ON

OFF

LEARN

ADJ.

BATTERY COVER

SLIDES ON/OFF

FREQUENC Y ADJUSTIN G

ACCESS HOLE

LEARNING

BUTTON

SLIDE

SWITCH

ON

REMOTE

OFF

REQUIRES 4-A A 1.5V

ALKALINE B ATTERIES

LEARN

ADJ.

REMOTE

OFF

Remote Receiver

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Summary of Contents for RC-CON

Page 1: ...F latching sole noid such as those used with gas valves used in some decorative gas logs gas fireplaces and other gas heating appliances The circuit uses the battery power from the receiver to op erate a latching solenoid The circuit has reversing polar ity software which reverses the positive and negative output of the receiver s battery power to drive solenoid ON OFF FLAME or open close The syste...

Page 2: ... initial use see Matching Security Codes 2 With the slide in the OFF position the system is off 3 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 Placing the slide switch in the OFF position also functions as a safety lock out by both turning the system OFF and rendering the trans mitter inoperative WARNING Do no...

Page 3: ...and 130 F This beeping alerts the user that the RECEIVER should be repositioned so the ambient temperature drops below 120 F When the temperature drops below 120 F the beep ing will cease providing the user has reset the THERMISTOR by pushing either transmitter button to operate the fireplace Allow sufficient time for receiver to cool below 120 F and then press transmitter button to stop beeping GEN...

Page 4: ...hat the remote receiver batteries are fully charged providing combined output voltage of at least 5 0 volts The trans mitter should operate with as little as 9 0 volts battery power NOTE Extensive use of the Solenoid will reduce the receiver s battery life significantly TROUBLE SHOOTING If you encounter problems with your fireplace system the problem may be with the fireplace itself or it could be wi...

Page 5: ...to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FOR TECHNICAL SERVICE CALL Hearth Home Technologies 800 669 4328 LEARN ADJ Wire terminals Remote Receiver Frequency adjusting access hole Learning button REMOTE OFF This REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase or installation to the original purchaser to be free from defe...

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