Page 1
RC300
IntelliFire Plus™ Multifunction Remote Control
Installation & Operating Instructions
Hearth & Home T echnologies disclaims any responsibility for ,
and the warranty will be voided by, the following actions:
• Installation and use of any damaged system component.
• Modifi cation of the system component.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved
by Hearth & Home Technologies.
Any such action may cause a fi re hazard.
• Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe
installation and operation.
Introduction
The RC300 multifunctional remote control is designed
to control pilot light, fl ame height, blower speed, and
up to two 120 VAC auxiliary functions on your gas fi re-
place. The RC300 is equipped with thermostat functions which can automatically control the temperature
in the room in which it is installed. The control is only
for use with the Hearth & Home Technologies IntelliFire
Plus™ system (IPI). The AUX300 module is rated for 120
VAC, 60 Hz, and is required for operation of this remote
control device.
Installation Precautions
This remote control is tested and safe when installed in
accordance with this installation manual. Do not install
any components that may be damaged.
Do not modify , disassemble, or substitute any of the components included with this kit. Installation of this unit must
be done by a qualifi ed service technician.
Placement of this remote control may affect performance.
An assessment of the space should be done prior to installation for optimum performance.
Determine Location
Determine the location for the remote control. The selected
location should be in the same space as the gas fi replace.
Never place this unit in a separate room. The remote control
must be placed within 30 feet (9.14 m) of the fi replace but
should not be exposed to extreme heat.
The RC300 is approved for interior installation and should
not be used in exterior applications.
• Keep remote control out of reach of children.
FCC Requirements
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Changes or modifi cations 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 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.
• Contact the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Canadian Equipment Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the (Class A/ Class
B) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil
numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques (de
la class A/de la class B) prescrites dans le Reglement sur
le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and Science
Canada. 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.
Hearth & Home Technologies • RC300 Multifunction Remote Control • 2166-393 Rev. C • 9/10
1
Page 2
CONTROL MODULE
AUX 300 CABLE
Changing Temperature Scale
To change the temperature display between Celsius and
Fahrenheit, remove the battery cover from the back of the
remote control and slide the switch to your desired temperature scale (see Figure 1). The screen will automatically change the indicators on the room temperature and
set temperature portion.
Figure 1. Temperature scale
Installation of Remote Control Housing
CAUTION! Risk of Fire! DO NOT install damaged or
modifi ed components. Warranty will be voided if damaged
or modifi ed components are installed.
Kit components: One remote control, two #6 screws, two
wall anchors, 3 AAA batteries and one AUX300 module. If
batteries are properly installed the remote will turn on
1. Remove remote control components from packaging.
2. Remove battery cover from the back of the remote by
sliding it down and install 3 AAA batteries.
T o prevent unintended operation when not using your fi re-
place for an extended period of time (summer months,
vacation, trips, etc):
• Remove batteries from remote control.
• Unplug switching adapter and remove back-up batteries.
3. Secure the remote control housing on a fl at wall sur-
face using the two screws and wall anchors provided.
See Figure 2.
4. Place remote control inside housing. See Figure 3.
Figure 3. Remote in Housing
5. Close the housing door. See Figure 4.
Figure 4. Mounting Remote Control Housing
AUX300 Module Installation
• Insert the 4 hole harness from the AUX300 module into
the 4 pin plug on the control module. See Figure 5.
CONTROL MODULE
Figure 2. Mounting Remote Control Housing
2
Hearth & Home Technologies • RC300 Multifunction Remote Control • 2166-393 Rev. C • 9/10
Figure 5. AUX 300 module installation
AUX 300 CABLE
Page 3
Fan Installation
AUX 300 MODULE
FAN CORD
REMOTE POSITION
• Insert the 3 prong plug from the fan into the receptacle
located in the AUX300 module. See Figure 6.
• Insert 3 prong plug from AUX300 module into REM/AUX
receptacle of fi replace junction box.
AUX 300 MODULE
FAN CORD
Figure 6. Plug Fan into AUX300 Module
Programming the RC300 to the Control Module
CAUTION! Risk of burns! DO NOT program the remote
control to the control module when fi replace is hot.
• Verify the ON/OFF/REMOTE switch is in the REMOTE
position. Green LED light will blink three times and wall
switch will beep once 5 seconds later when ready . See
Figure 7.
• Using a small item (such as a paper clip) press and
release the LEARN button located near the ON/OFF/
REMOTE switch. See Figure 7.
• Control module will beep once and LED will blink green
for 10 seconds.
• While the LED is blinking, press the POWER button on
the remote control. A double beep will come out of the
control module to indicate that it has been programmed
successfully.
NOTICE: Up to three remote controls can be programmed
into the control module. Simply press a button on the other
remote controls during the 10 second programming process
to add another remote into the system. It is recommended
to program only one RC300 remote control.
To clear memory in the control module, use a small item
(such as a paper clip) to press and release the LEARN
button. Control module will beep once and LED will blink
green for 10 seconds DO NOT press any buttons on the
remote during the ten seconds that the green LED blinks.
The memory will be cleared. Note that the RC300 will not
be programmed if it’s in STANDBY mode. Press the ON/
OFF button twice to switch to IDLE mode.
REMOTE POSITION
Figure 7. Programming RC300
Hearth & Home Technologies • RC300 Multifunction Remote Control • 2166-393 Rev. C • 9/10
3
Page 4
FLAME
SENSE
RC300 4.5V DC
(AAA X 3)
IGNITER
TO JUNCTION
BOX (120V)
6V DC
SUPPLY
FLAME
MODULATION
ORANGE
ILOT)
(P
GREEN
(MAIN)
Figure 8. RC300 Wiring Diagram
CONTROL MODULE
RED
BLACK
BROWN
BROWN/RED
OPTIONAL ON/OFF
I
S
SWITCH
GROUND
WHITE
3 PRONG 120VAC
ORANGE
BATTERY PACK
6V DC
AUX300 MODULE
FAN
AUX 2
AUX 1
TO OPTIONAL
COMPONENTS
TO JUNCTION
BOX 120VAC
4
Hearth & Home Technologies • RC300 Multifunction Remote Control • 2166-393 Rev. C • 9/10
Page 5
Display Screen
FIREPLACE STATUS
THERMOSTAT
THERMOSTAT DESIRED
TEMP SETTING
Idle When Remote is in ON Mode
The remote control will go into an idle mode if no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds. Press any button to
resume full functionality. In idle mode only active functions will show on the screen.
FLAME HEIGHT
FAN SPEED
ADJUSTABLE
AUXILIARY
ADJUSTABLE
OUTPUT (ON/OFF)
CONSTANT PILOT
TIMER DISPLAY/FUNCTION
Figure 9. RC300 Display Screen
Function Buttons
Use POWER button to turn the unit on and off.
Menu
Use MENU button to display the menu functions.
Only functions that can be activated will be
displayed. For example: Flame Height will not
be displayed when the remote status is OFF.
Select
Use the SELECT button to select the current
feature.
V
Use the UP and DOWN arrows to toggle through
the menu functions and value selections in the
V
submenus.
CHILD LOCK
INDICATOR
TRANSMISSION
INDICATOR
LOW BATTERY
INDICATOR
FUNCTION LEVEL
INDICATOR
ROOM TEMP
DISPLAY
Standby mode
The remote control will go into a standby mode if no buttons are pressed within 5 minutes. Press the POWER
button to reactivate the remote control to ON mode. Active functions will be displayed
Hearth & Home Technologies • RC300 Multifunction Remote Control • 2166-393 Rev. C • 9/10
5
Page 6
About ON Mode
• All functions can be accessed when the remote control
is in the ON mode.
• Only active functions will be displayed when the remote
control is in the ON mode. For example: if the fan is the
only function that’s active, the fan icon and fl ame will be
the only icon shown in the display.
About OFF Mode
Only the following functions can be accessed in the OFF
mode:
• AUX1
• AUX2
• Constant Pilot
Only active functions will be displayed when the remote
control is in the OFF mode.
Turning On the Fireplace
• Press the POWER button to turn the fi replace ON. The
fi replace will fi rst ignite the pilot. Once the pilot fl ame is
established the main burner will be lit.
NOTICE: Whenever the fi replace is cycled from OFF to
ON, the main burner will light on high for 10 seconds before
returning to the previous user setting.
Adjusting Flame Height
• Press the MENU button to activate the menu.
• Using the UP and DOWN arrows highlight the FLAME
icon and press SELECT.
• Use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust the FLAME
HEIGHT, then press SELECT. The FLAME HEIGHT
can be adjusted to 5 different settings.
NOTICE: FLAME HEIGHT will not be adjustable for fi rst
ten seconds when fi replace is turned on.
NOTICE: The system will remember the previous FLAME
HEIGHT setting and will automatically adjust after 10
seconds.
Adjusting Fan Speed
• Press the MENU button to activate the menu.
• Using the UP and DOWN arrows highlight the FAN icon
and press SELECT.
• Use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust the FAN SPEED,
then press SELECT. The FAN SPEED can be adjusted
to 3 different settings: HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW.
NOTICE: The fan has a timer built into the control module.
After the fi replace is turned ON the timer will wait for 7
minutes before turning on the fan. In addition, the fan
will remain on for 12 minutes after the fi replace has been
turned OFF.
NOTICE: Whenever the fan is turned ON, the F AN will start
up on the high setting for 10 seconds before adjusting to
the previous user setting.
AUX1 Function (Unit dependent Function)
• Press the MENU button to activate the menu.
• Using the UP and DOWN arrows highlight the AUX1 icon
and press SELECT.
• Use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust the AUX1 output,
then press SELECT. The AUX1 function can be adjusted
to 4 different settings: HI, MED, LOW and OFF.
AUX2 Function (Unit dependent Function)
• Press the MENU button to activate the menu.
• Using the UP and DOWN arrows highlight the AUX2 icon
and press SELECT.
• Use the UP and DOWN arrows to turn the AUX2 ON or
OFF, then press SELECT. The AUX2 function can be
either be turned ON or OFF.
NOTICE: The system will remember the previous AUX1
and AUX2 setting from the menu. However , when the fi re-
place is turned OFF both AUX1 and AUX2 will be turned
off. AUX and AUX2 can be activated when the fl ame is off
from the remote’s OFF mode. When the fi replace is turned
back ON the AUX1 and AUX2 settings will be restored to
the previous ON setting.
6
Hearth & Home Technologies • RC300 Multifunction Remote Control • 2166-393 Rev. C • 9/10
Page 7
Adjusting Thermostat
• Press the MENU button to activate the menu.
• Using the UP and DOWN arrows highlight the THERMO
icon and press SELECT.
• Use the UP and DOWN arrows to turn the THERMO ON
or OFF, then press SELECT (the SET TEMP will start
blinking). Using the UP and DOWN arrows select the
desired temperature and press SELECT.
NOTICE: If the THERMO function is on, the SET TEMP
can be adjusted at any time by pressing the UP and DOWN
arrows.
NOTICE: As the ROOM TEMP (RT) approaches SET
TEMP (ST), the remote system will automatically adjust
the fl ame height. If the RT rises above ST, the fi replace
will shut down the main burner. After this, the fi replace will
turn back on after the RT drops below the ST.
NOTICE: The system will remember the previous TEMPERATURE setting when THERMOSTAT mode is cycled
ON or OFF.
NOTICE: If your installation includes an optional wired
ON/OFF wall switch, it should be in the OFF position when
using the RC300 in thermostat mode.
Adjusting Timer
• Press the MENU button to activate the menu.
• Using the UP and DOWN arrows highlight the TIMER
icon and press SELECT.
• Use the UP and DOWN arrows to turn the TIMER ON
or OFF, then press SELECT. Using the UP and DOWN
arrows select the desired set time and press SELECT.
Timer operates in increments of 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120
and 180 minutes.
Activating/Deactivating Constant Pilot
• Press the MENU button to activate the menu.
• Using the UP and DOWN arrows highlight the PILOT
icon and press SELECT.
• Use the UP and DOWN arrows to turn the CONSTANT
PILOT ON or OFF, then press SELECT.
NOTICE: A beep will come from the control module
indicating CONSTANT PILOT has been activated. A
double beep will come from the control module indicating
CONSTANT PILOT has been deactivated.
Power Outage
• If fi replace battery backup system IS installed at time of
power outage, fi replace operation will not be interrupted.
• If fi replace battery backup system IS NOT installed at
time of power outage, fi replace will shut off. To resume
fi replace operation, install battery backup.
NOTICE: Battery polarity must be correct or module
damage will occur.
Manual Fireplace Shutoff
In the unlikely event that the remote wall switch malfunctions and will not turn off the fi replace, call your dealer
for service assistance. In the meantime, you may choose
one of the following actions to turn off the fi replace:
CAUTION! Risk of burns! Fireplace surfaces are hot
when operating and during cool down. Use care and wear
gloves when opening the front and accessing components inside the fi replace.
Check remote screen for battery level indicator, replace
the batteries if low battery is indicated (See Figure 9).
The fi replace may be manually shut down by one of the
following methods:
Turn off the control module:
• Open or remove the decorative front to access the control
module.
• Move switch to OFF (See Figure 7).
Disconnect power to the control module:
• Open or remove the decorative front to access power
cord to the junction box and/or back-up batteries.
• Unplug the control module and/or remove back-up
batteries.
Shut off gas to the control:
• Open or remove the decorative front and locate the gas
shut-off valve to the left of the gas control.
• Rotate the valve 90 degrees to turn off gas supply.
T urn off power to the fi replace (if back-up batteries are
not installed):
• Locate house circuit breaker for fi replace.
• Turn off the circuit breaker.
Setting the Child Lock
• Press and hold the MENU and UP arrow buttons simultaneously for 4 seconds to enable or disable the child
lock feature.
NOTICE: No functions will be usable until child lock feature
is disabled.
Hearth & Home Technologies • RC300 Multifunction Remote Control • 2166-393 Rev. C • 9/10
7
Page 8
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Batteries Verify batteries are functional and installed correctly.
Remote control is in Child
Remote control will not transmit
Control module will not take
commands from remote control
Fan does not turn on when fi replace
is started
Fan does not turn off when fi replace
turned off
Fireplace shuts down after extended
periods
Fireplace is on but will not shut off
with the remote control
Lock mode
Buttons not being pressed
fi rmly
Control module is not in
“REMOTE” mode
Control module and remote
control are not programmed
to each other
Control module is unplugged. In case of power
outage, backup batteries
are depleted or missing
Built in time delay
Built in time delay The fan will run for twelve minutes after the fi replace is turned off.
Built-in timer
External wired wall switch
Remote control or control
module failure
Disengage Child Lock mode.
Press button fi rmly for one to two seconds to ensure transmis-
sion to module.
Ensure module switch is set to REMOTE.
The control module will beep when it successfully receives a
command. If it does not beep, clear module memory and reprogram wall switch.
If the transmission indicator comes on when power button is
pressed, verify that the control module is plugged in the fi re-
place junction box located in the controls area. Also verify that
the batteries are installed in the battery pack.
The fi replace must run for seven minutes in order for the fan
to engage.
The fi replace will automatically shut down after nine hours of
continuous operation if it does not receive a command from
the remote.
The fi replace cannot be turned off by remote if an external
wired switch is installed and in the ON position. Turn external
wall switch to OFF.
At control module, turn off fi replace by sliding the ON/OFF/RE-
MOTE switch to OFF. Warning! Risk of Burns! Fireplace is hot.
Use caution when accessing module.
Please contact your Hearth & Home Technologies
dealer with any questions or concerns.
For the location of your nearest
Hearth & Home Technologies dealer,
please visit www.fi reside.com.
8
Hearth & Home Technologies • RC300 Multifunction Remote Control • 2166-393 Rev. C • 9/10
Loading...