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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

Connecting the receiver to a valve with the latching 

solenoid:

1.  Connect  the  BLACK  18  gauge  stranded  wire  with 

the 1/4 inch female terminal from the receiver to the 

BLACK wire with the 1/4 inch male terminals from the 

valve solenoid (see Figure 4).

2.  Connect the RED 18 gauge stranded wire with the 1/4 

inch female terminal from the receiver to the RED wire 

with the 1/4 inch male terminals from the valve solenoid.

3.  After receiver wires are connected to the valve sole-

noid wire make sure the receiver shield is located over 

the  receiver  and  then  locate  the  receiver  in  an  area 

that will not exceed the 130° F.

IMPORTANT  NOTE: 

Operation  of  these  controls  is  de-

pendent  on  which  wire  is  attached  to  which  terminal.  If 

operation of control does not correspond to operating but-

tons on transmitter, reverse wire installation at the receiv-

er or at the control.

NOTE: 

Up to 6.3 VDC of power is provided at the receiver 

terminal.

Figure 4.  Latching Solenoid

Thermo-safety feature - receiver (T/S - RX)

When the ambient temperature at the THERMISTOR, in-

side  the  receiver  case,  reaches  130°  F,  the  THERMIS-

TOR will automatically send 2 pulses of power to the off 

terminal on the valve to shut the fireplace system off and 

the RECEIVER will begin emitting a series of 2 “beeps” 

every 4 seconds.  

When the ambient temperature, at the RECEIVER, drops 

between 120° F and 130° F, the user can reactivate the 

fireplace  by  pushing  either  button  on  the  transmitter.  

When any transmitter button is pressed, the THERMIS-

TOR “resets” itself and the fireplace will begin operat-

ing  again.  However,  the  “beeping”  will  continue,  if  the 

ambient temperature remains between 120° F 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Matching security codes

Each  transmitter  can  use  one  of  255  unique  security 

codes. It may be necessary to press the LEARN button 

on the remote receiver to accept the transmitter security 

code upon initial use, if batteries are replaced, or if a re-

placement  transmitter  is  purchased  from  your  dealer  or 

the factory. 

In order for the receiver to accept the transmitter secu-

rity  code,  be  sure  the  slide  button  on  the  receiver  is  in 

the REMOTE position; the receiver will NOT “LEARN” if 

the slide switch is in the OFF position. Press the LEARN 

button  on  the  remote  receiver  to  accept  the  transmitter 

security  code  by  pressing  in  the  LEARN  button  on  the 

front of the remote receiver and then pressing any but-

ton on the transmitter. A change in the beeping pattern, 

at the receiver, indicates the transmitter’s code has been 

accepted into the receiver.  When an existing receiver has 

accepted the new transmitter, the new security code will 

overwrite the old one.

The microprocessor that controls the security code match-

ing procedure is controlled by a timing function.  If you are 

unsuccessful  in  matching  the  security  code  on  the  first 

attempt, wait 1 - 2 minutes before trying again. This delay 

allows the microprocessor to reset its timer circuitry and 

try up to two or three more times.

OFF

Latching

Solenoid

1/4 in. Female

Terminal

1/4 in. Female

Terminal

1/4 in. Female

Terminal

1/4 in. Female

Terminal

(Back of Receiver)

LEARN

ADJ.

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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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