Empire FRBC Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION

This ECS’s remote control system was developed to provide safe, reliable, and user-friendly remote control syst em for gas heat ing appliances.
The system can be operated manually from the transmitter. The system operates on one of 255 securit y codes that are programmed into the
transmitt er at the factory.

TRANSMITTER

WALL CLIP

SLOT

SIGNAL

LIGHT

ON/OFF

BUTTONS

REMOTE RECEIVER
The remote receiver operates on 4 AA-size 1.5V batteries. It is recommended that ALKALINE batteri es be used for longer battery life and

maximum microprocessor performance. IMPORTANT: New or fully charged batteries are essential for proper operation of the remote
receiver.

The remote receiver houses the microprocessor that responds to commands from the transmi tter to control system oper ation. The remote
receiver has a 3- position slide switch for sel ecting the MODE of operation: ON/REMOTE/OFF

• With the sli de swit ch in the ON position (toward the LEARN button), the system will
remain on until the sl ide switch is placed in the OFF or REMOTE position.

• With the slide switch in the REMOTE position (centered), the system will only operate
if the remote receiver receives commands from the transmitter.

• With the sli de switch in the OFF position (away from the LEARN butt on), the system
is off.

• It is suggested t hat the slide switch be placed in the off position if you will be
away from your home for an extended period of time. If the remote receiver is
mounted out of children’s reach, placing the slide switch in the OFF position
also functi ons as a safety “lock-out” by both turning the system off and
rendering the remote receiver inoperative.

ON

OFF

12V

BATTERY

ECS

FRONT BACK

COMPARTMENT

ECS

FRBC

ATTEMPT

The transmitt er oper ates on a 12V battery (included) made specifically for remot e
controls and electronic lighters. Install the 12V battery suppli ed wit h the unit into the
battery compart m ent.

It is recommended t hat AKALI N E batteries always be used for longer batt ery life and
maximum operational performance.

The transmitt er has ON and O FF funct ions that are activated by pressing either button
on the face of the transmit ter. When a button on the transmitter is pressed, a signal light
on the transmitter illuminates briefly to verify that a signal has been sent. Upon initial
use, there may be a delay of three seconds before the remote receiver wil l respond to
the transmit ter. This is part of the system’s design. If the signal light does not
illumi nate, check the position of the transmitter’s battery.

INSTALL OR OPERATE

Learning
button

Slide

Switch

ON

REMOTE

OFF

Frequency
adjusting
access hole

Requires 4-AA 1.5V
alkaline batteries

ON

LEARN

REMOTE

OFF

ADJ.

Remote Receiver

Battery cover slides on/off

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

This remote contr ol system must be installed exactly as outlined in these i nstructions. Read all instructions completely before
attempting installation. Follow instr uctions carefully during installation. Any modifications of the ECS remote control or any of its
components will void the warrant and may be pose a fire hazard.

Do not connect any gas valve or electronic module directly to 110-120VAC power. Consult gas appli ance manufacturer’s instructions
and wiring schemat ics for proper placement of all wir es. All electronic modules are to be wir ed to manufact urer’s specifications.

The following wiri ng diagrams are for illustration purpose only. Follow instru ctions from manufacturer of gas valve and/or electronic
module for corr ect wi ring procedures. Improper inst allation of electric components can cause damage to electronic module, gas valve
and remote receiver.

INSTALLATION

The remote receiver can be eit her wall-mounted in a standard plastic switch box or placed on or near the fireplace hearth. Preferably, the
remote receiver should be wall-mounted in a plastic switch box, as this will prot ect it s electronic components from both the heat produced by
the gas appliance and potential damage or abuse that can occur i f i t i s lef t exposed on t he hearth. PROTECTION FROM EXTREME HEAT IS
VERY IMPORTANT. Like any piece of electr onic equipment, the remote receiver should be kept away from temperatur es exceeding 130

0

F

inside the r eceiver case. Battery life is also significantly shortened if batt e ries are exposed to high temperat ures.
Make sure the remote recei ver switch is in the OFF position. It is r ecom m ended that 18 gauge solid or stranded wires (not included) be used

to make connections bet ween the terminal wiring block on the millivolt gas valve or electronic module and the wire terminals on the remote
receiver. For the best results, use 18 gauge solid or stranded wire, with no splices and measuring no longer than 20 ft.

WALL MOUNTING

Install 4 AA-size 1.5 ALKALINE batteries in the remote r eceiver. For best performance, remote receiver batteries should be factory fresh when
installed. Very little battery power is required to operate the remote recei ver, but the electronics are tuned to operate best when battery output
is greater than 5.3 volts. Four new AA batteries should provide an output voltage of 6.0 to 6.2 volts. Be sure batteries are installed with the
(+) and (-) ends facing t he correct direction.

To attach Cover Plate to Receiver box

Position the receiver as shown in diagram to the left with lower

WALL

tab on cover plat e inser ted into groove of receiver (M ake sure
ADJ hole and LEARN hole on cover plate properly aligns with

ON

ON

LEARN

R
E
M
O
T

REMOTE

E

OFF

OFF

ADJ.

Cover Plate
(Rear View)

Remote Receiver

remote receiver ) Pull Receiver up and snap into top tab of cover
plate.

Position the cover plate so the word ON is facing up; then, install

Receiver

Slide

Button

LEARN

.

ADJ

the remote recei ver into the plastic switch box usi ng the t w o long
screws provided. Push the White Button over the receiver slide
switch only after making sure the remote receiver has LEARNED
the transmitter’s security code (see MATCHING SECURITY
CODES). NOTE: White Button covers both ADJ and Learn holes
when properly installed.

Cover Plate

Remote Receiver

Plastic Switch Box

NOTE: The remote receiver will only respond to the transmitter when the 3-position slide button on the remote receiver is in the

REMOTE position. If the syst em does not respond to the battery transmitter on initial use, see MATCHING
SECURITY CODES, and recheck battery positions in the remote receiver.

HEARTH MOUNT

Remote Receiver

MILLIVOLT
VALVE

The remote receiver can be placed on the fireplace hearth or under t he fi replace, behind the
control access panel . Position where the ambient tem perature inside the receiver case does
not exceed 130

0

F.

NOTE: Black Slide Button is used for Hearth Mount applications.

OFF

REMOTE

ON

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