Hearth Products Controls RCK-I, RCK-IS, RCK-IW Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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RCK-I Series

(RCK-I, RCK-IS, and RCK-IW Models)

Fireplace Remote Control

Installation and Operation Instructions

Note: RCK-IS: Does not include heat shield; RCK-IW: Includes white face plate.

CONSUMER: Please retain instructions for future reference.

The RCK-I Remote Control is designed for use with gas fireplace and stoves using a millivolt

valve. The RCK-I is a two-button transmitter, which is used to turn the gas on and off. The display of the
transmitter shows the current room temperature and the low battery indicator.

Installation Precautions

We highly recommend that our products be installed and serviced by professionals who are
certified in the U.S. by NFI (National Fireplace Institute) or in Canada by WETT (Wood Energy
Technical Training).

product. Failing to follow these instructions may void warranty. Installations must be done in
accordance with local codes.

FCC Requirements
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 to 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 (RF) energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with these instructions, may cause interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause 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:

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Canadian Equipment Requirements

Read and understand these instructions before starting assembly and installation of this

INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with the consumer.

- Reorient or relocate the receiver antenna.

- Increase separation between equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment on an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the limits (Class A, Class B) for radio noise emissions from
a digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
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 noise interference.

2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

All wiring should be done by a qualified electrician and shall be in compliance with local codes
and with the National Electric Code ANSI / NFPA No 70- current (in the United States) or with
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code (in Canada).

Installation Instructions

Fireplace Installation:

1) Secure the fireplace mounting plate to the floor of the fireplace by using the adhesive on

bottom of mounting plate or 2 self-drilling screws provided as shown in Figure 1.

2) Slide the Remote Receiver into the fireplace mounting plate as shown in Figure 1.

3) Slide the battery compartment into the Remote Receiver as shown in Figure 2.

4) Place the switch cap on the slide switch.

5) Feed both wires from the Remote Receiver through hole in the backside of Heat Shield. Place

Heat Shield over Remote Receiver leaving front exposed. Heat Shield will prevent Remote
Receiver from overheating.

6) See “Wiring the Remote Receiver” to complete wiring.

Figure 1 Figure 2

Wall Mount Installation:

1) Secure the Remote Receiver to the wall receptacle as shown in Figure 3.

2) Secure faceplate to the Remote Receiver using 2 screws provided as shown in Figure 3.

3) See “Wiring the Remote Receiver” to complete wiring.

Figure 3

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Wiring the Remote Receiver:

1) Confirm the slide switch on the Remote Receiver is in the OFF position.

2) Connect the leads from the Remote Receiver to the millivolt valve as shown in Figure 4.

3) If optional Emergency Switch used, connect leads from the Remote Receiver to the millivolt

valve as shown in Figure 5.

4) Slide the battery compartment into the Remote Receiver.

5) Place the switch cap on the slide switch.

Figure 4 Figure 5
IMPORTANT: A private code may be set into your system to prevent accidental operation by
another transmitter nearby. See the Coding Instructions section on the Page 4.

Batteries- Installing / Changing

IMPORTANT: The batteries must be placed in the Remote Receiver first, then in handheld
Remote as follows. Use fresh alkaline batteries only.

1) Move the slide switch on the Remote Receiver to the OFF position.

2) Press the battery compartment slightly and then release, compartment will pop out as shown

in Figure 6.

3) Slide open the battery door and remove batteries. Wait for 1 minute, and then install 4 new

AA-size batteries.

4) Replace the battery door and slide battery compartment back into Remote Receiver.

5) Move the slide switch on the Remote Receiver to the REMOTE position.

6) Handheld Remote- Remove cover and batteries, Wait for 1 minute, and then install 3 new

AAA-size batteries.

7) Press the ON key- an audible beep form Remote Receiver will be heard.

NOTE: The batteries in the Handheld Remote should be changed 1 x 6 months or

when the Low Battery indicator (on LCD display) is ON. The Handheld Remote will switch

Off the fireplace when the batteries are too low.

Figure 6

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Operation Instructions
Remote Receiver Operation

The Remote Receiver has 2 operation modes- they are REMOTE and ON.

ON Mode: This will turn ON the fireplace. The Remote Receiver will NOT respond to
the handheld Remote commands.
REMOTE Mode: The Remote Receiver will respond to the handheld Remote
commands.

Handheld Remote (transmitter) Operation

Key Functions:

1) ON Key: Used to turn ON fireplace.

2) OFF Key: Used to turn OFF fireplace.

Initial Handheld Remote Programming

Temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius Setting:

1) Press and hold OFF key for 5 sec. - LCD will begin flashing.

2) Use OFF key to adjust unit of measure.

3) The Remote will return to normal operation after 15 sec.

Operation
This Handheld Remote is used as a simple On/Off control of the fireplace.

Child Proof Function
When set to the Child Proof function, the Handheld Remote will
continue to operate the fireplace however the buttons will not be
operable until function is removed. To activate this function, follow
steps listed below.

1) Remove battery cover from Handheld Remote.

2) Slide the CHILD PROOF switch to the “CP” position to activate the Child
Proof function as shown in Figure 7. “Child Proof” will appear on the LCD
screen below the room temperature.

3) To temporarily restore operation of buttons, press the OFF
key as follows: Long (1.5 sec.)-Short (.5 sec.)-Short-Long-Short. “CP”
will disappear from the LCD screen.

4) If no button is pressed for 2 minutes, the Handheld Remote will return to
the Child Proof function.

5) To permanently remove Child Proof function, slide the Child
Proof switch back to other position.

Coding Instructions
There are code switches in the b ack of the Handheld Remote that may be

changed if Receiver is accidentally turned on by another transmitter. The
factory setting is all in the Off position. You may slide the code switched to your
choice of On or Off positions. See Figure 7.

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:

1) Press ON key to turn ON fireplace.

2) Press OFF to turn OFF fireplace.

3) The fireplace will turn off automatically after 6 hrs. of

uninterrupted operation.

1) Set the code switches to your preferred setting.

2) Confirm the Remote Receiver is in the REMOTE position.

3) Install fresh AAA batteries in the Handheld Remote as explained in the

Install/Change Batteries section.

4) Press and hold the ON button. The Remote Receiver will emit an audible

beep when code is accepted.

5) If an audible beep is not heard, remove the batteries from the Handheld

Remote and move the slide switch to the Off position for 1 minute. Then
repeat steps 2, 3, & 4.

6) If desire to operate multiple Remote Receivers with one Handheld

Remote, continue to hold the ON key as your bring the Handheld Remote
within 5 feet of each Remote Receiver. Each will acknowledge receipt of
coding with audible beep.

(after battery installation / change):

Figure 7

RCK-I, RCK-IS, & RCK-IW TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom
LCD has no display. - Batteries may be low in Handheld Remote- change batteries.

- Confirm batteries are installed correctly in Handheld Remote.

Receiver does not - Confirm fresh batteries in Receiver.
Turn on fireplace. - Confirm Receiver cables have good connection to valve.

Receiver does not respond - Confirm Receiver is in the “Remote” position.
to Handheld Remote. - Confirm Receiver beeps after accepting code (See Pg. 4).

Handheld Remote will - Batteries may be low in Handheld Remote- change batteries.
not turn On / Off fireplace. - Check temperature of Receiver- must be below 140 deg F.

Install heat shield if necessary.

- Reduce distance between Handheld Remote and Receiver (max. is 20
feet).

Receiver does not learn - Repeat steps on Pg. 4 under “Coding Instructions”.
handheld Remote coding.

Receiver turns off automatically. - The Receiver will turn off automatically if rises above 150 deg. F.

- Check temperature of Receiver- must be below 140 deg F.
Install heat shield if necessary.

Receiver turns On unexpectedly. - Confirm Handheld Remote is Off

- Change code switch on Handheld Remote (see Pg. 4).

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Possible Cause / Solution