Computime RCBHC-RX Remote Control Receiver (350MHz Receiver) User Manual MHNCBHC Manual v2

Computime Limited Remote Control Receiver (350MHz Receiver) MHNCBHC Manual v2

User Manual

RCBHCVARIABLE FLAME REMOTE CONTROLINSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUC-TIONS FOR CONCENTRIC VARITAP, LATCHTAPAND MAXTROL VALVESThis remote control system provides a safe, reliable, and user-friendly remote control for Concentric Varitap, latchtap and max-itrol valve gas appliances. The system can be manually turnedOn/Off or can remotely control the flame adjustment. Alwayscheck with the home owner’s manual of the appliance for addi-tional information, or warnings regarding accessory installationbefore connecting this remote control system.Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage. If any partsare missing or damaged, immediately contact the dealer fromwhom you purchased the kit. Do not attempt to install any part ofthe kit unless all parts are in good condition. Please keep thisbooklet for future reference.CONTENTS OF KITDescription QtyTransmitter 1Battery Alkaline AAA ( for Transmitter) 3Receiver (Assembly) consists of : 1Receiver BoxBattery Door BlackSlide Button-Black (On/RS/Off) 1Battery Alkaline AA (for Receiver) 4Velcro (Loop and Hook) 1Plug-In Wiring Assembly – 22” Inches 1Installation Instructions 1FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS• Battery Powered Transmitter and Receiver• Easy Access Front Battery Door• Pre-Programmed for Quick Installation• 16 Security Codes• Optional 6 hour shutdown• Quick Disconnect Wiring AssemblyWARNINGImportant Safety Information• Read this manual thoroughly prior to installing, programming or operating this remote control system.• This remote control system is designed for use with a Concentric varitap, latchtap and maxtrol gas valve system. Do not use this remote control system on appliances with other types of gas valve.• This remote control system requires three (3) “AAA” and four(4) “AA” alkaline batteries to power the transmitter and receiver respectively. Wiring must conform to appliance requirement and building codes/ordinances as required by local and national code authorities having jurisdiction in your area.• This remote control system should only be used as described in this manual and any other use is not recommended and willvoid the warranty.Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before installing or servicing. DO NOT connect110-120 VAC wiring to the gas control valve. The remote control system must be installed exactly as outlined in these instructions. Read all instructions completely before attempting installation and follow instructions carefully during installation. Any modification of components or failure to follow instructions exactly will void the warranty and may cause a fire hazard.INSTALLATIONSRemote Receiver:The remote receiver may be wall mounted or installed in the appli-ance per the appliance homeowner’s manual. Refer to theHomeowner’s Manual for special installation instructions.Failure to follow the installation instructions found in the appro-priate Homeowner’s Manual will void the warranty and may causea fire hazard. Installing Batteries:The remote receiver uses four (4) “AA”- size batteries. To installbatteries, 1.Open the battery door by pressing the two tabs located on the door. 2.Install the batteries as indicated on the receiver door.3.Gently, close the battery door until the door tab snaps in place. 4.Install the receiver into the appliance, refer to the Homeowner’s Manual of appliance for installation instructions.5.The batteries should be replaced at least once every 6 months or when the battery indicator light flashes, slowly and periodically red.Installing Wire:This system comes with an 22 inch pre-assembled wire assembly.Insert the four-pin black terminal wire into the back of the receiv-er. The terminal wire block can only be installed one way and donot force the terminal plug into the receiver. Follow the homeowner’s manual for connecting the two (2) 1/4”female spade terminals to the gas valve. Make sure that the colorof valve wires matches the color tag of the wiring from receiver,exception with the Concentric latchtap wires are reversed in color.Please refer to the following diagram for wiring directions.If valve operates in reverse direction, simply reverse the wires andvalve should operate correctly.For applications longer than 22 inches, use 18 gauge wire, 105ºCrated, with no splices by using the approiate connectors. Connectto the two (2) 1/4“ female spade wiring terminals and wire can beno longer than 20 feet.Make sure that the wires do not contact the appliances any place other than at the terminals. Exposure to temperatures higher than 105ºC (250ºF) may cause the receiver to malfunction and/or cause a fire hazard..If you connect wires wrong, the valve will operate in the wrong direction.For Latchtap valve only. Wires are reversed in color. The tagged red wire must be connected to the black wire from the valve.Remote TransmitterInstalling Batteries:The remote transmitter uses three (3) “AAA”- size batteries. Toinstall batteries,1.Press down the battery door taband pull out to remove the battery door.2.Install the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.3.Gently, close the battery door by snapping in place.4.The batteries should be replaced at least once every 6 months or when the battery indicator is displayed on LCD screen.Setting Privacy (DIP) Switch on Receiver and Transmitter:The remote receiver and transmitter privacy (DIP) switches arepreset at the factory. In the event of activation or interferencefrom other nearby transmissions, reset the code using the follow-ing procedure:1.Remove battery cover door from transmitter & pry up small rectangle on top of receiver to view DIP switches.2.Slide the DIP switches on the transmitter and receiver to your choice of ON or OFF position. Switches #1, #2, #3 and #4 arepreset to “ON” for both the transmitter and receiver.3.The switches on the transmitter and receiver must match exactly in order for the system to work.4.The system is now ready to operate.See Optional Auto Shutdown. WARNINGWARNINGNOTENOTEBack of the TransmitterBatteryDoorTabON DIPDIPONConcentricVaritapValveConcentricLatchtapValveMaxitol Valve
Do not use two (2) or more remote control systems in the same area with the same dip switchsettings, as they will communicate with each otherand may cause the appliances to malfunction.OPERATIONS:Transmitter:General:The RCBHC is an On/Off andHigh/Low remote control. The transmitter will operate the remotereceiver from 1 foot to a maximum of30 feet. The operational range isreduced when batteries are low or whenthe receiver is located inside a metalenclosure.Initial start up:Follow the homeowner installationinstruction for the proper lighting of thepilot and appliance. After initial powerup, the transmitter is ready for use.IMPORTANT: Before igniting the pilot, press and hold theON/HI button of transmitter to turn on the valve to its full highposition. Once pilot is lit and appliance is turned on, adjust flameheight to your desired position, see operation procedure below.Operation Procedure:1.Press and hold the ON/HI button to turn on the appliance to HI - full on position. 2.Press the OFF/LO button to decrease the flame height desired.3.Press the ON/HI button to increase the flame height desired.4.Continue to hold the OFF/LO button to completely turn off flame. Low-battery detection:When the battery voltage drops to a certain level, which ischecked once a minute, the LED on the transmitter will blink untilthe batteries expire. Change the batteries before they are too weakfor normal operation. TURN THE UNIT OFF BEFOREREPLACING BATTERIES.Receiver:Low-battery detection: When the battery voltage drops to a certain level, which ischecked once a minute, the low-battery LED will start to blinkand the receiver will automatically turn off the appliance. Thereceiver will not function again until fresh batteries are installed.Optional Auto Shutdown:1.The receiver comes preset from the factory with a 6 hour shutdown from its last ON operation. This is done to prevent the appliance from continuing to run if unattended.2.You may disable this feature if you wish. To disable, change thereceiver privacy (DIP) switch #1 ONLY to the OFF position. Make sure the transmitter privacy (DIP) switches are set the same. Follow the instructions on Setting Privacy (DIP) Switch on Receiver & Transmitter discussed earler in this manual.3.By disabling this feature, your appliance may continue to run unattended.Slide Switch:1.ON position: the system will remain ON (Highest Setting) untilthe slide switch is placed in the OFF or RS position. When switching to RS position, the system will stay 100% on.2.RS position: the system will only operate if the remote receiver receives a signal from the transmitter.OFF position, the system is completely off. The slide switch should be placed in the OFFposition if you will be away for an extended period of time. If the remote receiver is mounted out of children’s reach, the OFF position also functions as a safety device by both turning the system off and rendering the receiver inoperable.IT IS RECOMMENDED TO TURN THE RECEIVER SLIDE SWITCH TO THE OFFPOSITION WHEN YOU INTEND TO BE AWAYFOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIMETESTING YOUR NEW REMOTE CONTROLSYSTEMRefer to the appropriate Homeowner’s Manual for proper wiringconnections to the appliance and connect the wiring terminals tothe appliance as instructed.1.Light your gas appliance following the appliance lighting instructions that comes with the appliance. Confirm that the pilot light is on and valve is in the on position; it must be in on position for the remote control to operate the main gas valve. 2.Slide the 3 position button on the remote receiver to the ON position. The main gas flame should ignite and it will take a few seconds for valve to reach 100% on – highest flame position.3.Slide the button to OFF. The flame should decrease and extinguish a few second later (the pilot light will remain on).4.Slide the button to RS (the center position), then press and holdthe ON/HI button on the transmitter to turn the system to full ON. The main gas flame should ignite. 5.Press the OFF/LO button on the transmitter to decrease flame height. Continue to press and hold the OFF/LO button to completely turn system to OFF. The flame should extinguish (the pilot light will remain on).TROUBLESHOOTINGWARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for compliance could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-tection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instruc-tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:• 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.WARRANTYThis warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may alsohave other rights that vary from state to state or province toprovince. Answers to any questions regarding our limited warran-ty may be obtained by writing to our corporate offices.Ambient Technologies warrants each new Ambient Technologiesremote control against any defects that are due to faulty materialor workmanship to the original owner, for a period of five yearsfrom the original date of purchase. This warranty and our liabilitydoes not apply to batteries, nor does it include damage to mer-chandise or the remote control resulting from accident, alteration,neglect, misuse, improper installation or any other failure to fol-low Ambient Technologies installation and operating instructions.After contacting Ambient Technologies Tech Service to receive areturn authorization number, we agree to repair or replace at ouroption any Ambient Technologies remote control under warranty.Provided it is returned postage prepaid to our warranty facility in apadded carton within the warranty period, with proof of the origi-nal date of purchase and a brief description of the malfunction.This limited warranty does not include the cost of removal or re-installation.Ambient Technologies149 Cleveland DriveParis KY 40361FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORTCALL 800-398-619550D0097 Rev 1 Nov 2005Symptom1. LED light on transmitter / receiver blinking 2. Appliance does not comeon after pressing the ON/HI on transmitter3. Receiver cannot receive signal.4. Flame goes down/up when pressing the ON/HI and up when pressing the OFF/LO ontransmitterCauses1. Low Battery 1. Wiring / Electrical Connections2. Privacy (DIP) switch setting on transmitterdoes not match receiver3. Distance between thetransmitter and receiver is more than 30 feet1. Receiver is installed in an enclosure1. Wiring is backwardAction1. Replace batteries. Change batteries every 6 months.1. Slide the switch to ON, ifappliance comes 100% ON gradually, wiring is not the causes.2. If appliance does not come on, check wiring connections.1. Make sure the transmitterand receiver have the same DIP switch settings.1. Make sure the operating distance is less than 30 feet1. Make sure the receiver is not located inside an enclosure1. Switch the two wires on the back of receiver.WARNINGWARNING

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