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THERMOSTAT FUNCTION

SETTING THE CLOCK

Hold the TIMER/TIME button for 3 seconds. The hour section of 

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the time should begin flashing.

Select the hour by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. If you 

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go past 12 o’clock the AM and PM will change.

Once the hour is selected, press and release the TIMER/TIME 

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button again, and the minute section of the time should be 

flashing.

Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the minutes.

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Once the minutes are correct, press and hold the TIMER/TIME 

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button for 3 seconds. The time is now set.

SETTING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER

This remote control system can operate with a built-in countdown timer when the transmitter is in the ON or THERMO modes       

(THERMO or ON must be displayed on the screen).

Press and release the 

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TIMER

 button. The minimum 0:15 minute setting on the will begin to flash.

Press the 

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UP

 or 

DOWN

 button on the transmitter to chose your countdown time.  Available countdown times are 

15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 1 hour to 9 hours (alternating every 30 min).

To initiate the countdown, simply press the 

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SET

 button or wait 15 seconds for it to stop flashing. The appliance 

will turn off when the timer runs out.

Press the 

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MODE

 key until the LCD screen shows the word 

“THERMO” at the top of the screen. 

To adjust set temperature, press the 

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UP

 and 

DOWN

       

buttons until the desired temperature is reached. The    

temperature range is 99ºF (32ºC) to 45ºF (6ºC).

If no button is pressed, the set temperature will                

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automatically be accepted.

The flame icon will appear when the control calls for heat. 

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The flame icon will disappear when the appliance reaches 

its set temperature.

Press the 

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MODE

 key to disengage the Thermo Mode.

OPERATING THE FAN

This remote control system has the capability of operating a 110 VAC fan or blower system that may be included with you gas fireplace. 

The fan will only operate when the transmitter in the ON or THERMO modes (THERMO or ON must be displayed on the LCD Screen).

To turn on the fan, press the 

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FAN

 button on your transmitter. 

You can switch through the various positions by pressing the fan until the desired speed is obtained.

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Your speed options are High, Medium, Low, and Off.

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FLAME HEIGHT

This remote control system allows the user to control the height 

of the flame when the gas valve is factory equipped with a flame 

controller.

Press and release the flame button to change the flame from 

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regular to HI.

When the flame is switched to HI, the word HI in a black box and 

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a second flame appears in the lower right hand corner of the 

LCD screen. When switched back to regular flame, they both 

disappear.

RECEIVER

The remote receiver os powered by 110-120VAC. It plugs into a standard polarized duplex receptacle. The remote receiver has a   

3-position slide switch for selecting the mode of operation 

ON/REMOTE/OFF

ON

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: will manually turn on the appliance.

REMOTE

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: will allow use of handheld transmitter. If the system does not 

respond to the transmitter on initial use, check the battery positions in 

the remote. If that does not work, see the SECURITY CODE section. 

OFF

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: will disable the remote receiver.

It is suggested that the slide switch be placed in the OFF position 

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if you will be away from your home for an extended period of time. 

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CONTROL

WARNING

This remote control system must be installed exactly as outlined in these instructions.  Read all instructions completely be-

fore       attempting installation.  Follow instructions carefully during installation.  Any modifications of this remote control or any of its        

components will void the warranty and may pose a fire hazard.

Do not connect any gas valve or electronic module directly to 110-120VAC power.  Consult gas appliance manufacturer’s               

instructions and wiring schematics for proper placement of all wires.  All electronic modules are to be wired to manufacturer’s   

specifications.

The following wiring diagrams are for illustration purpose only.  Follow instructions from manufacturer of gas valve and/or electronic 

module for correct wiring procedures.  Improper installation of electric components can cause damage to electronic module, gas 

valve and remote receiver.  

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE SWING

 (TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL)

The Thermo Mode on the transmitter operates the appliance 

whenever the room temperature varies a certain number of 

degrees from the set temperature.  This variation is called the 

SWING

” or 

TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL.

 The factory 

preset swing temperature is 2 ºF (1 ºC). To change the “Swing 

Setting:”

Skytech: RCT-MLT III

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Summary of Contents for RCT-MLT III

Page 1: ...imer 2 Time remaining before the system shuts off must be programmed Mode 3 Indicates whether the system is ON OFF or in THERMO mode Set 4 Indicates the desired SET temperature when in THERMO mode Fla...

Page 2: ...emote control system allows the user to control the height of the flame when the gas valve is factory equipped with a flame controller Press and release the flame button to change the flame from regul...

Page 3: ...VOLT SYSTEM CHECK Ensure that the pilot flame is lit Slide the 3 position button on the remote receiver to the ON position The main gas flame i e the fire should ignite Slide the button to OFF The mai...

Page 4: ...the jam nut to the face of the variable regulator body 4 Turn the main gas knob on the gas valve OFF 5 CAUTION TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION THE OUTLET PRESSURES ON BOTH REGULAR AND HI FLAME LEVELS SHOULD...

Page 5: ...tap anchors in with hammer then install with the screws provided Slide Transmitter down into holder BATTERY LIFE Life expectancy of the alkaline batteries in the transmitter should be at least 12 mon...

Page 6: ...r and transmitter are within 20 to 25 foot operating range Keep receiver from temperatures exceeding 170 F If receiver is installed in a tightly enclosed metal surrounding the operating distance will...

Page 7: ...use abuse or installation error whether performed by a contractor Service Company or owner is not covered by this warranty Modification of the SKYTECH product will void this warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL...

Page 8: ...d your appliance into the receiver push the ON button on the transmitter and you are in business It s that easy The list price of 48 00 for the Santa s Helper has been cut almost in half to 20 00 USD...

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