Model: RC-5301P INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU CANNOT READ OR UNDERSTAND THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR OPERATE NOTE: This product is designed for use with an attended hearth appliance or fire feature. Adults must be present when the Control System is operating. DO NOT program or thermostatically set this Control to operate a hearth appliance or fire feature when Adults are not physically present. Furthermore, DO NOT leave the hearth appliance or fire feature burning unattended; it may cause damage or serious injury. If an Adult is going to be away from the hearth appliance or fire feature for any length of time, then the handheld/wall mount, receiver/control module and application should be in the OFF position. INTRODUCTION This remote control system was developed to provide a safe, reliable, and user-friendly remote control system for gas heating appliances. The system can be operated thermostatically, manually or with the built-in factory program inside the transmitter. The built-in program has two segments, a weekdays and a weekend segment. The factory presets are time periods for each day. SEE PROGRAM SEQUENCE BELOW. Custom programming may be achieved after the initial setup has been performed. This system operates on radio frequencies (RF) within a 20-foot range using non-directional signals. The system operates one of 1,048,576 security codes that are programmed into the transmitter at the factory; the remote receivers code must be matched to that of the transmitter prior to initial use. Weekdays - Mon. Tues. Wed.Thurs. Fri. Built-in Factory Programs Program 1 (P1) 5:00AM Weekends - Sat. Sun. Program 1 (P1) 6:00AM Table 1 Factory program. MORN 72 MORN 72 9:00AM Program 2 (P2) 4:00PM 10:00AM Program 2 (P2) 5:00PM DAY 72 DAY 72 10:00PM 10:00PM REV. 8-11-20 Page 1 Model: RC-5301P TRANSMITTER The transmitter operates on (4) AAA 1.5V batteries that are included. Install the batteries supplied with the unit into the battery compartment. It is recommended that ALKALINE batteries always be used for this product. Be sure the batteries are installed with the (+) and (-) ends facing the correct direction. When you start up the remote, if a low battery signal appears or if the LCD screen does not illuminate when you touch it, check battery position and if the batteries are fully charged. BATTERY COMPARTMENT PROG MODE SET FRONT BACK PROG MODE SET Fig. 1 Transmitter. Review COMMUNICATION SAFETY under TRANSMITTER section. KEY AND TOUCHSCREEN SETTINGS 1. MODE - Switches the appliance On/Thermo/Off. 2. PROGRAM - Turns ON and OFF the program function. 3. SET - Used in different functions to confirm settings. 4. UP and DOWN - Used to change the time, set temp, and programming functions. 1 3 2 4 PROG MODE SET LCD - LIQUID COLOR DISPLAY 2 1 3 Fig. 2 Button settings. 5 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 9 11 10 Fig. 3 LCD display. 1. BATTERY ICON - Battery power is low. Replace Batteries in 2 - 4 weeks. 2. ROOM - Indicates CURRENT room temperature. 3. SET- Indicates desired SET room temperature for THERMO operation. 4. FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS - Indicates degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. 5. FLAME- Indicates burner/valve in operation. 6. MODE Indicates operation mode of system. 7. UP and DOWN These are used to adjust the Time, Set temperature, and Program 8. TIME and PROGRAM TIME Indicates current time or program time setting when 9. LOCK ICON - Disables the transmitter when lock is visible on the LCD screen. 10. PROGRAM ON/OFF Indicates when Program 1 (P1) is on or off, and indicates when 11. DAY of WEEK - Indicates current day of week, or program segment when editing functions. editing program settings. Program 2 (P2) is on or off. program settings. REV. 8-11-20 Page 2 Model: RC-5301P BASIC TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS AND INITIAL SETUP NOTE: Touch anyplace on the screen and the back light will light up and stay lit for 5 seconds. MODE FUNCTION To select an operational mode, press the MODE (top) button or touch the MODE (top) SECTION of the touch screen. ON turns the appliance manually ON; the flame icon will appear. THERMO sets the remote to Thermostatic mode. OFF turns the appliance OFF; the flame icon will disappear. SETTING F / C SCALE The factory setting for temperature is F. To change this setting to C, first press and hold the UP touch button and the DOWN touch button on the transmitter at the same time. Follow this same procedure to change from C back to F. Mode: Touch Portion PROG MODE SET Mode: Button NOTE: When changing between the F and C scales, the set temperature defaults to the lowest temperature (45 F, or 6 C). Fig. 4 Transmitter functions. SETTING THE CLOCK Press and hold the SET button, or touch the SET (middle) section on the touch screen, for 5 seconds. The hour sec-
tion should begin to flash. (Fig. 5) Use the UP and DOWN touch buttons to select the hour, then press SET. The minutes will be flashing. Use the UP and DOWN touch buttons to select the minute, then press SET. (Fig. 6) The AM PM will be flashing. Use the UP and DOWN touch buttons to select one of them, then press SET. (Fig. 7) One of the days of the week will be flashing (above the clock). Select the correct day by pressing the UP and DOWN touch buttons, then press SET. Your time will automatically be accepted. (Fig. 8) SET SET SET SET Fig. 5 Hours. Fig. 6 Minutes. Fig. 7 AM/PM. Fig. 8 Days of week. THERMOSTAT FUNCTION This remote control system can be thermostatically controlled when the transmitter is in the THERMO mode (THERMO must be displayed on the screen). To set the desired room temperature, press the MODE button to place the transmitter into thermo mode, then press the UP or DOWN touch buttons to select the desired room temperature. The highest set temperature is 99 F (32 C). THERMO UPDATING FEATURE - TRANSMITTER When in thermo mode, the transmitter reads the ROOM temperature every 2 minutes, checks the room temperature against the SET temperature then sends a signal to the receiver. NOTE: The thermo feature 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. This feature lets the appliance turn off and on 2 F (1 C) above or below the set temperature of the room. This is to cushion the number of times the appliance is turned ON and OFF. See Swing setting on page 5, Figure 19. Fig. 9 Thermo mode. REV. 8-11-20 Page 3 Model: RC-5301P PROGRAM FUNCTION This remote has two default program segments (P1) and (P2): A weekday segment and a weekend segment. To enter program mode, push the PROG button or touch the PROGRAM (bottom) portion of the touchscreen; the word PROGRAM will appear above the display time to indicate program operation is active. The factory presets are:
WEEKENDS P1 ON 6:00 AM at 72F P1 OFF 10:00 AM P2 ON 5:00 PM at 72F P2 OFF 10:00 PM WEEKDAYS P1 ON 5:00 AM at 72F P1 OFF 9:00 AM P2 ON 4:00 PM at 72F P2 OFF 10:00 PM The user may override the program function by putting the remote in MANUAL ON mode. When the user turns the remote back to OFF mode, the remote will resume regular program mode (the word PROGRAM is above the display time, see Fig. 10). To turn the program function OFF, touch the PROGRAM (bottom) portion on the touchscreen, or press the PROG Button at the bottom of the transmitter. The word PROGRAM will disappear from the LCD screen. EDITING PROGRAM SETTINGS 2 1 3 4 5 1. Program Segment: (P1) Program 1 (left side of LCD screen), or
(P2)Program 2 (right side of LCD screen). 2. Weekend Segment: Saturday and Sunday. 3. Weekday Segment: Monday through Friday. 4. Flame ON: Flame icon shows your appliance to turn ON. 5. Flame OFF: Flame icon shows your appliance to turn OFF. NOTE: P1 CAN ONLY BE SET FROM 12:00AM to 12:00PM P2 CAN ONLY BE SET FROM 12:00PM to 12:00 AM Fig. 10 Edit segments. To edit the program settings press either the PROG button or touch the Program section of the touch screen and hold for 5 seconds, the program section of the LCD screen will begin to flash. P1 ON and S S (Weekend Segment) should be flashing. Select the time you want your appliance to turn ON by using the UP and DOWN touch buttons. Then press SET (See Fig. 11). P1 OFF will be flashing. Select the time you want your appliance to turn OFF. Then press SET (See Fig.12). The set temperature will begin to flash. Use the UP and DOWN touch buttons to select a temperature for P1, then press SET (See Fig. 13). Now the P2 ON will begin to flash. Select the time you want your appliance to turn ON by using the UP and DOWN touch buttons. Then press SET. (See Fig. 14). Fig. 11 Program ON at 6:00AM. Fig. 12 Program OFF at 10:00AM. PM P2 OFF will be flashing. Select a time you want your appliance to turn OFF. Then press SET (See Fig. 15). Fig. 13 Temperature set 72F. Fig. 14 Program ON at 5:00PM. The set temperature will begin to flash. Use the UP and DOWN touch buttons to select a temperature for P2, then press SET (See Fig. 13). MTWTF (Weekday Segment) will replace S S. P1 ON will be flashing. Repeat the above steps to set the ON and OFF times and set temperatures for weekdays.
(See Fig. 16) PM Fig.15 Program OFF at 10:00PM. Fig. 16 Weekday segments (Mon-Fri). REV. 8-11-20 Page 4 Model: RC-5301P Weekends (Sat. - Sun.) ON TEMP OFF Weekdays (Mon. - Fri.) ON TEMP OFF Program P1 P2 Table 2 To record custom programming NOTE:
If you are in Manual Mode, then change to Program Mode during the Program Off segments, the transmitter will switch to Manual OFF. If you are in the Thermostat Mode, then change to Program Mode during the Program OFF segments, the transmitter will switch back to Thermostat mode. To turn the Program Mode OFF, press the PROG button. The word PROGRAM will disappear from the LCD screen remote. COMMUNICATION - SAFETY (C/S - TX) PROG MODE SET Fig. 17 Operating modes. MODE This remote control has a COMMUNICATION SAFETY function built into its software. It provides an extra margin of safety when the Transmitter is out of the normal 20-foot operating range of the receiver. At all times and in all OPERATING MODES, the transmitter sends an RF signal every 15 minutes, to the receiver, indicating that the transmitter is within the normal operating range of 20-feet. Should the receiver NOT receive a transmitter signal every 15 minutes, the receiver will begin a 2 hour (120 minute) countdown timing function. If during this 2-hour period, the receiver does not receive a signal from the transmitter, the receiver will shut down the appliance being controlled by the receiver. The receiver will then emit a series of rapid beeps for a period of 10 seconds. Then after 10 seconds of rapid beeping, the receiver will continue to emit a single beep every 4 seconds until a transmitter MODE button is pressed to reset the receiver. CHILDPROOF LOCK-OUT - (CP) This remote control includes a CHILDPROOF LOCK-OUT feature that allows the user to LOCK-OUT operation of the appliance from the TRANSMITTER. To activate the LOCK-OUT feature, press and hold the UP touch button and the SET button together for 5 seconds. The lock icon will appear on the LCD screen. To disengage the LOCK-OUT, press and hold the UP touch button and the SET button together for 5 seconds or more, the lock icon will disappear from the LCD screen and the transmitter will return to its normal operating condition. When the Transmitter is in LOCK-OUT mode, programmed functions will go on with-
out interruption; Only manual functions are prevented. Fig. 18 Childproof lock-out. 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 F (1 C). To change the Swing Setting:
Press the SET button and the DOWN touch button simultaneously to display the current swing setting in the set temp frame. The letter S will display in the room temp frame on the LCD screen. Press the UP or DOWN touch button to adjust the SWING temperature (1- 3 F)
(1- 2 C). To store the swing setting press the SET button, and the new swing setting will be automatically programmed. Fig. 19 Swing setting. REV. 8-11-20 Page 5 Model: RC-5301P TRANSMITTER WALL MOUNT BRACKET The transmitter can be placed on a wall using the mount provided. Wood - Drill 1/8 pilot holes and install with screws provided. Plaster/Wallboard - Drill 1/4 holes, use a hammer to tap in the two plastic anchors. Then install with the screws provided. WARNING Fig. 20 Wall plate mounting. This remote control system must be installed exactly as outlined in these instructions. Read all instructions completely before 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 manufac-
turers instructions and wiring schematics for proper placement of all wires. All electronic modules are to be wired to manufacturers 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. INSTALLATION The remote receiver can be either wall-mounted in a standard plastic switch box (not metal) or placed on or near the fireplace hearth. Preferably, the remote receiver should be wall-mounted in a plastic switch box, as this will protect its electronic components from the heat produced by the gas appliance. The remote receiver should be kept away from temperatures exceeding 130 F. Battery life is also significantly shortened if batteries are exposed to temperatures 130 F or higher. Before installation make sure the remote receiver slide switch is in the OFF position. After installation be sure that the slide switch is moved to the REMOTE position. MOUNTING THE REMOTE RECEIVER WALL MOUNT When wall mounting the remote receiver, longer wires (not included) are required to connect to the gas valve or electronic module. These wires must:
Be at least 18 Gauge (AWG) Be no longer than 20-feet Have no splices To attach Cover Plate to Receiver Box:
Position the receiver as shown in diagram to the left with lower tab on cover plate inserted into groove of receiver (Make sure LEARN hole on cover plate properly aligns with remote receiver). Pull receiver up and snap into top tab of cover plate. Receiver Slide Button N R A E L ON R E M O T E OFF WALL Position the cover plate so the word ON is facing up; then, install the remote receiver into the plastic switch-box using the two long screws provided. Push the white button over the receiver slide switch. Cover Plate Plastic Switch Box Fig. 22 Installing receiver into junction box. REV. 8-11-20 Page 6 Cover Plate
(Rear View) Remote Receiver Fig. 21 Mounting receiver to cover plate. Model: RC-5301P HEARTH MOUNT The remote receiver can be placed on the fireplace hearth or under the fireplace behind the control access panel. Use the wires attached to the remote receiver to connect to the gas valve or the electric module (piggyback connectors have both male &
female terminals for flexibility). Be sure that the connectors do not touch each other or other bare metal surfaces; this will cause the appliance to turn ON. The connectors may be wrapped with electrical tape to prevent this. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS A qualified electrician should install the remote control system. WIRING MILLIVOLT VALVES Remote Receiver Wire terminals Receiver Slide Button LEARN OFF REMOTE ON Fig. 23 Receiver sitting on hearth. TERMINAL BLOCK ON MILLIVOLT GAS VALVES TH TP TP TH THERMOPILE/
PILOT LIGHT REMOTE RECEIVER Fig. 24 Millivolt wiring. Connect one wire from the remote receiver to the TH terminal on the Connect the other wire from the remote receiver to the TH/TP gas valve. terminal on the gas valve. MILLIVOLT 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) Slide the button to OFF. The main flame should extinguish (the pilot flame will remain ON). Slide the button to REMOTE, then press the ON button on the transmitter to change the system to ON. The main should ignite. gas flame should ignite. WIRING ELECTRONIC SPARK IGNITIONS ELECTRONIC MODULE TR TH neutral wire 110/24VAC Transformer REMOTE RECEIVER 24VAC hot wire Fig. 25 Electronic wiring. 120VAC The remote control receiver can be connected, in series, to a 24VAC transformer to the TR (transformer) terminal on the ELECTRONIC MODULE. Connect the hot wire from the 24VAC transformer to either of the wire terminals on the remote receiver. Connect another wire between the other receiver wire terminal and the TH (thermostat) terminal on the ELECTRONIC MODULE. ELECTRONIC SPARK SYSTEM CHECK Slide the 3-position button on the remote receiver to the ON position. The spark electrode should begin sparking to ignite the pilot. After the pilot flame is lit, the main gas valve should open and the main gas flame should ignite. Slide the button to OFF. The main gas flame and pilot flame should both extinguish. Slide the button to REMOTE, then press the ON button on the transmitter to change the system to ON. The spark electrode should begin sparking to ignite the pilot. After the pilot is lit, the main gas valve should open and the main gas flame should ignite. REV. 8-11-20 Page 7 Model: RC-5301P RECEIVER Install the (4) AA-size batteries supplied with the unit. It is recommended that ALKALINE batteries always be used for this product. Be sure the batteries are installed with the (+) and (-) ends facing the correct direction. The remote receiver has a 3-position slide switch for selecting the mode of operation ON/REMOTE/OFF ON: will manually turn ON the appliance. REMOTE: 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 LEARNING TRANSMITTER TO RECEIVER section. OFF: will disable the remote receiver. It is suggested that the slide switch be placed in the OFF position if you will be away from your home for an extended period of time. Requires 4-AA 1.5V alkaline batteries Learning button Slide Switch ON REMOTE OFF N R A E L N O E T O M E R F F O Battery cover slides on/off Fig. 26 Receiver operation. LEARNING TRANSMITTER TO RECEIVER Each transmitter uses a unique security code. It will be necessary to press the LEARN button on the receiver to accept the transmitter security code upon initial use, if batteries are replaced, or if a replacement transmitter is purchased from your dealer or the factory. In order for the receiver to accept the transmitter security code, be sure the slide button on the receiver is in the REMOTE position; the receiver will not LEARN if the slide switch is in the ON or OFF position. The LEARN button in located on the front face of the receiver; inside the small hole labeled LEARN. Using a small screw-
driver or end of a paperclip gently Press and Release the black LEARN button inside the hole. When you release the LEARN button the receiver will emit an audible beep. After the receiver emits the beep press the transmitter MODE button and release. The receiver will emit several beeps indicating that the transmitters code has been accepted into the receiver. Fig. 27 Receiver switches. OFF REMOTE ON LEARN BATTERY LIFE Life expectancy of the alkaline batteries in the transmitter and receiver should be at least 12 months. Check and replace all batteries:
Annually. When operating range becomes reduced. When transmissions are not received by the remote receiver. If the remote receiver batteries measure less than 5.3 volts (all (4) batteries in combination). If the hand held transmitter batteries measure less than 5.3 volts all (4) batteries in combination). TROUBLE SHOOTING If you encounter problems with your fireplace system, the problem may be with either the fireplace itself or with the remote. Review the fireplace manufacturers operation manual to make sure all fireplace connections are properly made, then check the operation of the remote in the following manner:
Make sure all batteries are correctly installed in the transmitter and receiver. Also check that the batteries are fully Check batteries in transmitter to ensure contacts are touching (+) and (-) ends of battery. Bend metal contacts in for charged. tighter fit. Be sure receiver and transmitter are within 20 to 25-foot operating range. Make sure the hand-held transmitter and remote receiver are communicating properly (see LEARNING TRANSMITTER TO RECEIVER on page 8). Check to ensure the pilot knob (on gas valve) is in the ON position. Check to ensure rocker switch on fireplace is in the remote or OFF position. Keep receiver from temperatures exceeding 130 F. Battery life will be shortened if exposed to high temperatures. If receiver is installed in a tightly enclosed metal surrounding, the operating distance will be shortened. If receiver is beeping, refer to COMMUNICATION SAFETY on page 5. REV. 8-11-20 Page 8 Model: RC-5301P NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODI-
FICATIONS TO THE EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT FCC REQUIREMENTS Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: The Grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment. RF Warning The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. This equipment complies with FCCs RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IC Warning This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. For warranty information please contact the gas supplier for this product. REV. 8-11-20 Page 9 Model: RC-5301P