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RCSTEBA Installation & Operating Manual     

Rel 1.0  April 2009

 

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 Ambient Technologies 

A Division Of 

Monessen Hearth Systems

 

 

 
 

RCSTEBA 

Thermostatic On/Off and Blower Remote Control– 120VAC 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 
This remote control system provides a safe, reliable and user-friendly remote control for millivolt valve gas 
appliances and blower speed adjustment.  The system can be manually or thermostatically turned on and off with the 
transmitter.  Always check the appliance home owner’s manual for additional information, or warnings regarding 
accessory installation before connecting 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. 

 
 

CONTENTS OF KIT  

 

Description Qty 

Transmitter 1 
Battery Alkaline AAA (for Transmitter) 

Receiver (Assembly)  consists of : 

Receiver Box 

 

AC Adaptor for Receiver 

 

Slide Button-Black (On/RS/Off) 

Wall Cover Plate-Black 

Wire Nuts 

Plug-In Wiring Assembly – 22” Inches 

Velcro (Loop and Hook) 

Installation Instructions 

Screws (for fireplace system control covers) 

 
 

FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS 

 

 

Easy Access Thermostatic Control 

 

Battery Powered Transmitter with Low battery Indication 

 

Compact 120 VAC Adapter with 30” wire 

 

Three Speed Control for Blower with Blower Type Selection 

 

Programmable Timer to turn blower on and off 

 

Child Proof Lock-out 

 

16 Security Codes 

 

6 hour Shut Down on Receiver(Optional) 

 

Quick Disconnect Wiring Assembly 

 

Reset Button 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for RCSTEBA

Page 1: ...r 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 CONTENTS OF KIT Description Qty Transmitter 1 Battery Alkaline AAA for Transmitter 3 Receiver Assembly consists of 1 Receiver Box AC Adaptor for Receiver Slide Button Black On...

Page 2: ...oom temperature before accurate room temperatures are displayed If the transmitter is activated from a severe cold condition allow 15 minutes for accurate temperature readings to appear on the LCD WARNING Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before installing or servicing DO NOT connect 110 120 VAC wiring to the milli volt gas control valve The remote operator must be installed exactly as outlined...

Page 3: ...the two 2 1 4 female spade wiring terminals and wire can be no longer than 20 feet WARNING Speed control module and thermal sensor must be removed before installing receiver and applying the AC power Failure to do so may cause the part damage and void the warranty Without removing the control module and thermal sensor they and RCSTEBA both will try to operate the blower at the same and may cause u...

Page 4: ... WARNING STOP Make sure 120VAC fan and MV valve are correct If not wired correctly this could cause damage to receiver Make sure that the wires do not contact the appliances any place other than at the terminals Exposure to temperatures higher than 105C 250ºF may cause the receiver to malfunction and cause possible fire hazard MV Valve ...

Page 5: ...acy DIP switches are preset at the factory In the event of activation or interference from other nearby transmissions reset the code using the following procedure 1 There are four switches on the transmitter and seven switches on the receiver see figure below Switches 1 2 3 and 4 on both transmitter and receiver are privacy switches and 5 6 7 on the receiver are blower switches 2 Slide the privacy...

Page 6: ...ystem can be set to temperature ranges between 45 F and 90 F The blower speed can be adjusted in either the manual and thermostatic mode The transmitter will operate the remote receiver from 1foot to a maximum of 30 feet The distance is reduced when batteries are low or when the receiver is inside a metal enclosure Initial start up 1 After initial power up or when RESET button is pressed the trans...

Page 7: ...t low speed initially and one of the three blade icon will display darken on LCD 2 Continue to press FAN button to set up the blower speed you desire 3 If there is no input within 3 seconds the new setting will be transmitted to receiver If fireplace is on the blower speed will take effect right away if fireplace is off the receiver will remember this setting and blower is still off 4 If you conti...

Page 8: ...Childproof indicator disappears from LCD Transmitter Thermal Shutdown 1 If transmitter measures a room temperature exceeding 99 degrees Fahrenheit the LCD will display HI and the transmitter will turn off the appliance 2 Transmitter will not function until the room temperature has dropped below 99 degree Fahrenheit If transmitter measures a room temperature less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit the LCD ...

Page 9: ...hen the desired speed level of Low is achieved 4 To asure that the proper Low is selected run through Low Medium High to check all speeds to achieve the desired best speed levels NOTE It is very important that the Low speed is not too low that to overheat blower motor Selection Steps DIP5 DIP6 DIP7 STEP 1 ON ON OFF STEP 2 DEFAULT ON ON ON STEP 3 OFF ON ON STEP 4 OFF OFF ON STEP 5 OFF OFF OFF WARNI...

Page 10: ... you desire is selected 5 Press the OFF button on transmitter to turn the system to OFF The flame should extinguish the pilot light will remain on and blower should be off after the Off Delay Time you set TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Causes Action 1 Battery icon on LCD on transmitter 2 LCD display is blank 3 LCD display shows funny display 1 Low Battery 1 Replace batteries Change batteries every 6 mont...

Page 11: ...et on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARRANTY This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province Answers to any questions regarding our limited warranty may be obtained by writing our corporate offices Ambient Techno...

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