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Economy Mode (Red Button Operation)
To utilize this feature, a programmable control or thermostat
must be connected to the heater. A red button is located
next to the burner switches on the front control panel. See
Figure 58. This is called the economy mode.
FRONT
BURNER
SWITCH
REAR
BURNER
SWITCH
ECONOMY
DISPLAY
BUTTON
= OFF
= ON
Figure 58
To use this feature, both burner switches need to be in the
“ON” position, and the red button must be pressed so it is il
-
luminated. This will ignite the front burner. The front burner
will remain on when the red button is illuminated, and the
back burner will cycle with the thermostat. The red button
acts only as an override for the front burner.
To Deactivate
Press the red button so it is not illuminated, then the heater
will return to normal operation.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
FRBTP
Battery Operated Remote w/ Programmable
Thermostat
FRBTC
Battery Operated Remote w/ Thermostat
TRW
Battery Operated Wireless Remote Wall Ther
-
mostat
TMV2
Thermostat, 2 Stage
T24V
Thermostat, 24 Volt
TDV1
Wall Thermostat, 24 Volt (Fireplace Mantis
Only)
Installation Instructions for FRBTP, FRBTC, and TRW
CAUTION
Before connecting any controller, disconnect power
to the appliance.
Remote Controls FRBTP, FRBTC and TRW are all battery
operated devices. Begin the installation by unplugging the
unit and removing the front louver panel or turn off main
power switch.
Remove the wire nut from the black and white wire from
junction block.
The black or white wire can be inserted in either remote
control receiver connection hole, or connected to the T24V
thermostat screws. There is no polarity at this connection.
See Figure 59.
REMOTE
CONTROL
RECEIVER OR
T24V THERMOSTAT
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
RED
JUNCTION
BLOCK
TO
TRANSFORMER
BLUE
TO “T2” (REAR BURNER)
TO “T1” (FRONT BURNER)
WHITE
W1 R
W2
C
BLUE
TO “T1”
TO “T2”
Figure 59
Replace the front louver panel and plug the unit into the
outlet to restore power. Turn both burner switches to the
ON position. Burner switches must remain in the ON posi
-
tion for the remote to function. Adjust the remote from the
instructions provided with the remote control. Set T24V
thermostat to desired temperature.
Note: If the heater will not be used for long periods
of time, turn the burner switches to the “OFF” position
and turn the power off at the power source.
Installation Instruction for TMV2 - Two Stage Thermo-
stat Model:
CAUTION: Before connecting any controller, discon-
nect power to the appliance.
Begin the installation by removing the front louver panel.
Determine the mounting location of the thermostat. Using
standard 18 AWG wire, run four (4) strands of wire to the
back of the appliance and to the junction block. Cut the wire
to the correct length. See Figure 60.
BLACK
WHITE
RED
TO
TRANSFORMER
BLUE
TO “T2” (REAR BURNER)
TO “T1” (FRONT BURNER)
REMOTE WIRE HARNESS
(TO BE REMOVED)
WHITE,
WHITE/
BLACK
W1 R
W2
C
BLUE
TO “T1”
TO “T2”
C
TO
THERMOSTAT
W2
W1
R
JUNCTION
BLOCK
Figure 60
Replace the front louver panel and plug unit into outlet, or
restore power. Turn both burner switches “ON.” The burner
switches must remain in the ON position for thermostat to
function. Set the thermostat using the instructions provided
with the thermostat.
Note: If the heater will not be used for long periods of
time, turn the burner switches to the “OFF” position
and turn the power off at the power source.
OPTIONAL CONTROLS