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Operation
Single Channel Transmitters
Single channel transmitters only allow simultaneous control of all
channels in a room.
Installation
Before assembly ensure that the rear cover is firmly fixed and that the
aerial is positioned in a way as to not foul other components.
Warning
Rako wall-switches are designed to operate at safety extra low voltages
(6V). When fixing the wall-plates to existing back-boxes there may be
mains wiring present, if this is the case then the wiring should be made
safe, properly insulated and any metal back-boxes earthed. Earthing of
the back box is essential if a decorative metal front plate is being used.
Should there be any doubt in how to do this contact a qualified
electrician.
Rako Ltd accepts no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by
incorrect installation of a Rako product.
Surface fixing to UK back box.
Orientate the patress so that the bossed inserts are aligned vertically and
locate the PCB retainer in the patress. Then using
the 25mm fixing
screws fix the front plate to the retainer and patress and back-box.
Flush fixing to a UK back-box
Fit the PCB retainer in the back-box so that the clear flange is flush to
the wall. Then using the 12mm fixing screws (or 25mm if needed) secure
the front plate to the PCB retainer and back-box.
Note. Transmission range is greatly enhanced if the aerial can be
positioned outside of the back-box. This is because the front plate and
back-box will form a ‘Faraday cage’, which will give very poor radio
transmitting conditions. To position the aerial correctly a hole must be
cut in the back-box and a small diameter hole drilled into the wall.
Straighten the aerial and push the aerial into the hole. The best radio
transmission will be achieved when all of the aerial fully extended and
outside of the back-box. If, because of physical constraints, it is not
possible to drill the hole in a position close to where the aerial emerges
from the PCB retainer, then the rear cover can be removed and the aerial
re-positioned in a more convenient aerial cut-out (see fig 2).
Surface fixing with no back-box
Take the universal backing plate and screw this to the wall (screws not
included) using the fixing slots. Rotate the patress so that the bossed
inserts are aligned horizontally and then, using the 2 x self-tapping
screws, fix the patress to the universal backing plate taking sure not to
over-tighten the screws. Insert the PCB retainer into the patress and
then using the 2 x 6mm fixing screws, secure the front plate to the
patress fixing the screws through the PCB retainer and into the bossed
inserts.
Surface fixing to European back-boxes.
For fixing to European DIN or French standard back-boxes the Rako
universal backing plate has been designed so that two of the fixing slots
match European DIN standard back-box fixings and two match standard
French back-box fixings. To mount the assembly, orientate and mount
the universal backing plate as applicable (screws not provided) and then
follow the instructions for ‘Surface fixing with no back-box’.
Care and maintenance
Battery replacement
The Rako series of wall-switches are designed to be powered by batteries.
The designed battery life is better than 3 years (based on 30 button
presses daily) but the batteries will eventually need replacing. In normal
use the LED on the front panel illuminates momentarily when a button is
pressed to indicate that a (radio) transmission has been made. When the
batteries are approaching the end of their useful life the LED will
continue to blink after a button has been pressed. When this starts to
happen the batteries should be replaced as soon as possible.
Always use two CR2016 type batteries.
To replace the batteries unscrew the front plate and remove the PCB
retainer, taking care not to damage the aerial (note that when flush
mounted the aerial may be located in a hole outside the back-box).
Remove the rear cover and carefully slide out the batteries. Replace with
new batteries ensuring that the positive (+) terminal makes contact with
the battery clip and the negative (-) terminal with the pad on the circuit
board.
To ensure reliable operation always ensure that battery contacts and
battery surfaces are kept clean of any grease, moisture or other
contamination.
Warning
Lithium batteries may explode if handled incorrectly. Always dispose of
used batteries in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
NOTE
Early Versions of the RACUB are set up for Scene Setting Latching mode
and may need to be reprogrammed using RASOFT to pulsing mode.
Rako thanks you for having purchased a Rako product and hopes that
you are pleased with your system. Should for any reason you need to
contact us please contact us via our website
www.rakocontrols.com
or by
phoning our customer help line on 01634 226666
