TSTSC
TOUCH SCREEN STANDARD
THERMOSTAT
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This remote control transmitter provides a multifunctional, reliable and user-
friendly remote control for the Signature Command fireplace system. The
transmitter can manually or thermostatically turn the system on and off. Al-
ways check the appliance home owner’s manual for additional information,
or warnings regarding accessory installation before using this remote control
system.
Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage. If any parts are missing or
damaged, immediately contact the dealer from whom you purchased the kit or
Ambient Technologies Technical Support at 1 800 398 6195. Do not attempt
to install any part of the kit unless all parts are in good condition. Please keep
this booklet for future reference.
Description
Qty
Transmitter
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Mounting Base
1
Battery Alkaline AAA
4
#6
C\v
” Screws, Zinc
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Operating Instructions
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CONTENTS OF KIT
FEATURES
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Large LCD display
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Touch Screen Panel
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Thermostatic Control Mode with Smart Mode Option
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Timer Mode
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Three Flame Height Settings
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Sleep Mode to Save Battery
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Slide Function for Fast Operation
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Low battery Indication on Transmitter
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Child Proof Lock-out
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LCD Backlight
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On-screen Security Codes Setup on Transmitter
WARNING
Important Safety Information
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This remote control system should only be used as described in
this manual. Any other use is not recommended and will void
the warranty.
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Read this manual and the fireplace manual thoroughly prior to
installing, programming or operating any remote control.
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This remote control transmitter requires
Four (4)
“AAA” alka-
line batteries to work.
NOTE
Due to the sensitive temperature monitoring com-
ponents in the transmitter, it is necessary to allow
the transmitter to stabilize to room temperature
before accurate room temperatures are displayed.
If the transmitter is activated from a severe cold
condition, allow 15 minutes for accurate tempera-
ture readings to appear on the LCD display.
W
ARNING
Turn appliance OFF (at the Master Switch) if you
are away from your house for an extended period
of time. Never leave anything on top of the surface
of the transmitter.
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Function Areas of the LCD Display
The figure on the right shows the display of the TSTSC LCD.
Information Bar
The information bar shows
the room temperature, the
“sending signal” radio icon,
the low battery indication
icon, the child-proof icon,
and the flame icon. This area
doesn’t have touch buttons.
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The room temperature
will always be shown
after power-up. It dis-
plays the room tempera-
ture from 40 °F to 99 °F.
“Lo” and “HI” will be
displayed when the room
temperature is lower than
40°F or higher than 99°F,
respectively.
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The radio icon will be shown when the transmitter is sending a
signal.
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The low battery indication icon will be shown when the battery
voltage is low.
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The child-proof icon will be shown when the child-proof mode is
activated.
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The flame icon indicates the current flame height - Off, Low, Me-
dium and High
Touch Area
The touch area contains all touch buttons to control the transmitter.
It consists of two categories: menus and adjustment arrows. The blue
LED backlight lights up for 8 seconds when any of the touch buttons
is pressed.
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The menus include TIMER and THERMO buttons.
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The adjustment arrows include ON/up and OFF/down. Their de-
fault function is to turn on/off the flame. When a button from the
menu is pressed, the ON/up and OFF/down buttons will temporar-
ily become adjustment controls for the selected item. When the
adjustment is done, the ON/up and OFF/down buttons go back to
flame controller again.
Logo Bar
The Logo Bar contains the brand logo: Signature Command.
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Initialization and Setting up
Installing Batteries:
The remote transmitter has two battery com-
partments, one on each end of the transmitter.
Always change all four (4) batteries at the
same time.
To install batteries,
1. Press down the battery door tab and pull out
to remove the battery door.
2. Install the batteries as indicated inside the
battery compartments.
3. Close the battery door by snapping in
place.
4. When all
four
batteries are installed, the transmitter will initialize
for 5 seconds and then is ready for use.
5. The batteries should be replaced every 12 months or when the low
battery icon indicator is displayed.
Changing Temperature Unit
When batteries are installed in the transmitter,
1. All available icons on the LCD will be turned on then be cleared.
2. The LCD will display temperature unit: °F. Use ON ∆ to toggle the
units between °F and °C within the first 5 seconds.
3. The transmitter enters Manual Mode
4. The LCD displays room temperature with the chosen unit.
Setting Privacy Code on Transmitter:
The remote transmitter privacy code is preset in factory. In the event
of activation or interference from other nearby transmissions, change
the code using the following procedures (learn function must be per-
formed after changing the code):
1. Press the ON/arrow button and the TIM-
ER button at the same time to enter pri-
vacy code setup mode.
2. The setup display is shown in the figure.
The four digits on the top stand for the pri-
vacy code. The default values of the four
digits will be all “1”.
3. The first digit will be flashing upon enter-
ing the setup mode. Push the ON button to
toggle its value between “0” and “9”, and
push the “OFF” button to jump to the next
digit. The next digit will then start flash-
ing and the first one stops flashing. Set up
the four digits to your choice between “0”
and “9”.
4. After setting up all the four digits, push “OFF” to finish the process
and return to the previous mode.
5. The Signature Command control board then needs to re-learn the
new setting.
Performing Learn Function
1. The RF receiver button on the control board in the fireplace must
be in the on position before the learn function can begin (refer to
figure for location). With the Command Center master switch in
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TSTSC display
Information
Bar
Touch
Area
Logo Bar
Menus
Adjustment Controls
Function Areas of the LCD Display
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install battery
Battery
Door
Tabs
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set privacy code
the ON position, use paper clip to depress the recessed button on
Control Board, one beep for RF receiver ON or two beeps for RF
receiver OFF.
2. Holding the OFF button on the Command Center while turning on
the master switch will activate the learn function for the transmit-
ter.
3. After the above operation, two beeps will be given and the green
LED on the Command Center will flash for 10 seconds.
4. During the 10 seconds, press the OFF button on the transmitter
to learn. Another two beeps will be given to confirm a successful
learning.
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command ctr ctrl brd
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command ctr ctrl brd
RF Receiver
ON/OFF
Battery Door
Master Switch
ON
LED
OFF
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Control Board
Command Center
W
ARNING
Do not use two (2) or more remote control sys-
tems in the same area with the same privacy code
setting, as they will communicate with each other.
This may cause the appliances to malfunction.
Resetting the transmitter:
If the transmitter is not working properly, reinstall the batteries to reset
the transmitter.
1. Pull out at least one of the batteries.
2. Press any key on the screen to discharge.
3. Wait for 10 seconds and reinstall the batteries.
Pushing and holding any key for more than 10 seconds until the dis-
play refreshes will also reset the transmitter.
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Functions and Operations
General:
The TSTSC Remote Control has four (4) operating modes: Manual,
Timer, Thermostatic and Smart Mode. The control system can be set
to temperature range between 45° F and 90° F. The flame height can be
adjusted in the manual and thermostatic mode. The Smart Mode will
automatically adjust flame height according to the difference between
Set and Room temperatures.
The transmitter will operate the remote receiver from 1 foot to a
maximum of 30 feet. The distance is reduced when batteries are low.
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