Computime RCM-RX User Manual

RCTE

WARNING

WARNING

NOTEWARNING

Adapter plug to 110VAC outlet or built in
junction box in the appliance

Plug In For 18" wire assembly

Remote Receiver

30" Adapter Wire

Back of the Transmitter

Battery

Door

Tab

Receiver

Transmitter

RCM-RX

Thermostatic On/Off Remote Control – 110VAC

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This thermostatic 110 VAC on/off remote control system provides
a safe, reliable, and user-friendly remote control for millivolt
valve gas appliances. The system can be operated in a thermostat­ically or manual mode. 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. 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 with 110 VAC Adapter
Slide Button-Black (On/RS/Off)

L-Bracket (Floor Mount)
Wall Cover Plate-Black 1
Wall Cover Plate-White 1
Slide Button-White (On/RS/Off) 1
Screws (for Wa ll Cover Plate) 2
Plug-In Wiring Assembly – 18" Inches 1

elcro (Loop and Hook) 1

V
Wall Holster 1
Wall Holster Screws 2

all Anchor 2

W
Screws (for fireplace system control covers) 2
Installation Instructions 1

FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS

• Contemporary Ergonomic Style Transmitter with Large LCD
Display

• Backlit LCD Display

• Battery Powered Transmitter

• Compact 110 VAC Adapter with 30" wire

• Pre-Programmed for Quick Installation

• Low battery Indication

• Child Proof Lock-out

• 128 Security Codes

• Quick Disconnect Wiring Assembly

• On/Off, Thermostatic, Timer, and 5-2 Day Thermostatic
Programming Flexibility

• Reset Button

WARNING

Important Safety Information

• Read this manual thoroughly prior to installing, programming
or operating any remote control.

• This remote control system is designed for use with a
millivolt gas valve system. Do not use this remote control
system on applications with voltages above 30 Volts AC.

• This remote control system requires three (3) "AAA" batteries
to power the transmitter and 110 VAC to power the receiver.
Wiring must conform to appliance requirement and building
codes/ordinances as required by local and national code
authorities having jurisdiction.

• Do not short (or jumper) across the gas valve terminals to test
the remote control installation. This could damage the unit
and void the warranty.

• This remote control system should only be used as described
in this manual. Any other use is not recommended and will
void the warranty.

Due to the sensitive temperature monitoring
components 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 temperature readings to appear on the
LCD.

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 in these instructions. Read all
instructions completely before attempting
installation. Follow instructions carefully during
installation. Any modification of components will
void the warranty and may cause a fire hazard.

Low battery power in the transmitter or receiver
can affect the operation of the remote control in
the AUTO mode. In some cases the unit may not
cycle off when the target temperature is reached.

INSTALLATIONS

Remote Receiver:

The remote receiver may be wall mounted or installed into the
appliance per the appliance homeowner’s manual. Refer to the
Homeowner’s Manual for special installation instructions. If
wall mounted, the remote receiver must be installed in a junction
box with cover plate provided. Failure to follow the installation
instructions found in the appropriate Homeowner’s Manual will
void the warranty and may cause a fire hazard.

Power up Receiver:

The receiver is powered by plugging into a polarized 110VAC out­let.

Installing Wire:

This system comes with an 18 inch pre-assembled wire assembly.
Insert the white terminal to the back of the receiver. The terminal
wire block can only be installed one way. Do not force the termi­nal plug onto the receiver.

Follow the homeowner’s manual for connecting the two (2) 1/4"
female spade terminals to the millivolt valve.

For applications longer than 18 inches, use 18 gauge wire or larg­er, 105ºC rated, with as few splices as possible. Connect to the
two (2) 1/4" female spade wiring terminals. Wire can be no
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 105C
(250ºF) may cause the receiver to malfunction or
fire hazard.

Remote Transmitter:

Installing Batteries:

The remote transmitter uses three
(3) "AAA"- size batteries. To
install batteries,

1.Press down the battery door tab
and lift up and remove the battery
door.

2.Install the batteries as indicated in
the receiver cover.

3.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 flashes.

Setting Privacy (DIP) Switch on Receiver and Transmitter:

The remote receiver and transmitter privacy (DIP) switches are
preset at the factory. Do not set all DIP switches to "OFF" posi­tion or "ON" position. The receiver and transmitter privacy (DIP)
swithes are preset at the factory. In the event of activation or
interference from other nearby transmissions, reset the code using
the following procedure:

1.Slide the code switches on the transmitter or receiver to your
choice of ON or OFF position. Switches #1 to #6 are preset to
"ON", and #7 is preset to "OFF" on both the transmitter and
receiver.

2.The switches on the transmitter and receiver must match in
order for the system to work.

3. The system is now ready to operate.

Do not use two (2) or more remote control systems
in the same area with the same dip switch settings,
as they will communicate with each other. This
may cause the appliances to malfunction.

WARNING

Reset Button:

1.The reset button can be used to reset the systems such as the
clock setting. The reset button is located behind the battery
door cover.

2.Using a paper clip, press the button and the system will reset
and go into clock setting mode. Follow the instructions on how
to set the time in the next section.

Installing Wall Holster:

The transmitter wall holster can be attached to any wall. Use the
wall anchors and screws to secure the wall holster.

OPERATIONS:

Transmitter:

General:

The RCTE Remote Control has four (4 ) operat­ing modes: Manual, Timer, Auto, and Auto-P.
The control system can be set to temperature
ranges between 45∞F and 90∞F.

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
transmitter is reset. The reset button is located inside the battery
door.

2.During system reset, all features of the LCD will be visible.
After one second, the LCD will be initialized. Atypical reset
display is shown above. Note that the temperature scale is
degree F.

3.While ∞F is flashing, press and hold SET and TIME/CANCEL
for more than 3 seconds to select between ∞C and ∞F display. It
will exit setting mode automatically after 10 seconds if no key is
pressed.

4.After reset the transmitter is operating in manual mode. The
time and room temperature are shown as above.

Setting Clock:

1.While in Manual mode, press SET to enter clock setting mode.

2.In clock setting mode, only clock is displayed. Press SET to
select item (hour, minute or day). Selected item is flashing.
Press 4 or 3 to change. Selected item is flashing.

Manual Mode:

1.Press the ON button once to turn on the appliance. Press the
OFF button to turn it off.

2.In manual mode, the transmitter will not turn the appliance off
even if the room temperature is above the target temperature.

Timer mode:

1.In manual or auto mode press TIME/CANCEL to enter Timer
mode. LCD will display only the timer time and room
temperature.

2.In Timer mode, the preset time is 120 minutes (maximum).

3.Press 4 or 3 to change timer time in 10 minute increments.

4.The transmitter will turn on the appliance when entering timer
mode. When the times run out, the transmitter will turn off the
appliance and return to Manual mode.

5.Timer count down can be cancelled by pressing:
a. TIME/CANCEL which returns back to previous mode
b. ON or OFF which returns to manual mode,
c. AUTO which then goes to auto mode.

Auto mode:

1.To enter auto mode, press AUTO in manual mode or timer
mode.

2.In auto mode, press SET (set temp will flash) and press 4 or 3
to set temperature. The default set temperature is 72º F. Press
SET again to save and exit.

3.After entering auto mode, once the setting is completed, the
transmitter will automatically turn on the fireplace when the
room temperature is below the target temperature and turn off
the appliance when the room temperature is above the target
temperature.

4.There will be a slight delay in the response of the unit (on/off)
to a temperature. Temperature is monitored every 3 minutes.

5.Flame icon will display when the transmitter is in "ON"
position.

6.Pressing either the ON or OFF button, it will change to Manual
mode.

7.When AUTO and ON buttons are pressed simultaneously and
held more than 3 seconds, it will enter Auto-P (program) mode.

8.When TIMER/CANCEL button is pressed, it will change to
timer mode.

Auto-P mode:

Auto-P mode will allow the remote control systems to thermostati­cally control the appliance on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and
/or on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). The remote control sys­tems cannot be programmed for individual days. Each group of
days (weekdays/weekends) can be programmed for up to two sets
of time settings to cycle.

1.Press AUTO and ON buttons simultaneously and hold for 3
seconds to enter auto programming mode.

2.Press AUTO to start programming the remote. The AUTO
button becomes the set button in the Auto P mode.

3.When entering Auto-P mode, there are no default values and a
blank display will be seen as illustrated below.

4.Press 4 or 3 buttons to set hour for 1’st setting.

5.Press AUTO to save hour and move to minutes.

6.Press 4 or 3 buttons to set minutes for 1’st setting.

7.Press AUTO to save minutes and move to temperature.

8.Press 4 or 3 buttons to set temperature for 1’st setting.

9.Press AUTO to save temperature and move to the 2’nd, 3’rd, &
4th settings of the day.

10. Repeat the program process for each of the settings. Up to 4

settings are available for each day, but you may set any
number up to 4 settings.

11. This completes the programming for Monday (S) to Friday

(F) setting. Repeat the process for the Saturday (S) to Sunday
(S) setting.

12. There will be a slight delay in the response of the unit (on/off)

to a temperature change.Temperature is monitored every 3
minutes.

13. When ON or OFF buttons are pressed, it will change to
Manual mode.

14. When AUTO button is pressed, it will change to Auto mode.

15. When TIMER/CANCEL button is pressed, it will change
timer mode.

Low-battery detection:

1.Battery voltage is checked once a minute. When the battery

voltage drops to a certain level, the low-battery warning will
come on, and the transmitter will turn off the appliance. The
transmitter’s keypad will not function until fresh batteries are
installed.

2.When the batteries are low, the LCD shows a low battery

indicator. The low battery warning will be displayed in any
mode.

3.The transmitter will not operate with low batteries. Change the

battery before the battery is too weak for normal operation.

TURN THE UNIT OFF BEFORE REPLACING
BATTERIES.

Child-proof protection:

1.Press and hold ON and OFF buttons simultaneously for 3

seconds to enter child-proof mode.

2.The transmitter will not work mode until child-proof mode is

deactivated by pressing the ON and OFF buttons simultaneously
for 3 seconds again to exit child-proof mode.

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.

Receiver:

Slide Switch:

1.ON position: the system will remain on until the slide switch is

placed in the OFF or RS (remote) position.

2.RS (remote) position: the system will only operate if the remote

receiver receives a signal from the transmitter.

3.OFF position, the system is off. The slide switch should be

placed in the OFF position 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.

TESTING YOUR NEW REMOTE CONTROL

SYSTEM

1.Connect the wiring terminal to the appliance. Refer to the
appropriate Homeowner’s Manual for proper wiring connections
to the appliance.

2.Light your gas appliance following the appliance lighting
instructions that came with the appliance. Confirm that the pilot
light is on; it must be in operation for the remote control to
operate the main gas valve. Appliance control knob must be in
the ON position. Appliance ON/OFF switch must be in OFF
position.

3.Slide the 3 position button on the remote receiver to the ON
position. The main gas flame should ignite

4.Slide the button to OFF. The flame should extinguish (the pilot
light will remain on).

5.Slide the button to RS (remote), then press the ON button on the
transmitter to turn the system to ON. The main gas flame
should ignite.

6.Press the OFF button on the transmitter to turn the system to
OFF. The flame should extinguish (the pilot light will remain
on).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

1. LCD display is blank
LCD display shows

2.
"funny" display

3. Appliance does not come
on after pressing ON on
tranmitter

4. Receiver cannot receive
signal.

Causes

1. Low Battery

1. Wiring / Electrical
Connections

2. Privacy (DIP) switch
setting on transmitter
does not match
receiver

3. Transmitter measures
temperature
exceeding 99 degrees
Fahrenheit and
shows "HI" on LCD

4. Distance between the
transmitter and
receiver is more than
30 feet

1. Receiver is installed
in an enclosure

2. Battery installed
wrong

1. Replace batteries.

2. Check battery installation

3. Press Reset button at the

1. Slide the switch to ON, if

2. If appliance does not

3. Check to make sure the

1. Make sure the transmitter

1. Move transmitter to a

1. Make sure the operating

1. Make sure the receiver is

2. Install battery correctly in

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 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:

Action

Change batteries every 6
months.

and replace batteries.

back of the transmitter.
The reset button is located
at the lower left corner
behind the battery cover.

appliance comes ON,
wiring is not the cause.

come on, check wiring
connections.

receiver is plug into 110
VA C outlets.

and receiver has the same
DIP switch settings.

cooler place and wait
until temperature drops
below 99 degree.

distance is less than 30
feet

not located inside an
enclosure.

the receiver.

• 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.

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 Technologies warrants each new Ambient Technologies
remote control against any defects that are due to faulty material
or workmanship to the original owner, for a period of five years
after the original date of purchase. This warranty and our liability
does not apply to batteries, nor does it include damage to mer­chandise or the remote control resulting from accident, alteration,
neglect, misuse, improper installation or any other failure to fol­low Ambient Technologies installation and operating instructions.
Ambient Technologies agrees to repair or replace at its option any
Ambient Technologies remote control under warranty provided it
is returned postage prepaid to our warranty facility in a padded
carton within the warranty period, with proof of the original date
of purchase and a brief description of the malfunction. This limit­ed warranty does not include the cost of removal or re-installation.

Ambient Technologies FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT
149 Cleveland Drive CALL 800-398-6195
Paris KY 40361

50D0074 Rev 1 Feb 2003