Montigo 1001-A User Manual

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1001-A

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IF YOU CANNOT READ OR UNDERSTAND THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT

ATTEMPT

INTRODUCTION

This SKYTECH remote contr ol syst em was developed to provide safe, rel iable, and user-friendly remote control system for gas heating
appliances. The system can be operated manually from the transmitter. The system oper ates on one of 65,536 security codes that are
programmed into the transmitter at the factory.

TRANSMITTER

SIGNAL

LIGHT

ON/OFF

BUTTONS

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

and maximum microprocessor performance. IMPORTANT: New or full y charged batteries are essential for proper operation of t he
remote re c e iv e r.

The remote receiver houses the microprocessor t hat responds to commands from the transmitter to control syst em operation. The
remote receiver has a 3-position slide swit ch for selecting 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.

FRONT BACK

The transmitt er oper ates on a 12V battery (included) made speci fically for remote
controls and electronic lighters. Install the 12V battery supplied with the unit into
the batter y compartment.

ON

OFF

12V

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

It is recommended t hat AKALI N E batteries always be used for longer battery 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 transm itter. When a button on the transmitter is
pressed, a signal li ght on the transmitter illuminates briefly to veri fy that a signal
has been sent. Upon initial use, there may be a delay of three seconds before
the remote recei ver will respond to the transmitt er. This is part of the system’s
design. If the signal li ght does not illuminate, check t he 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

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Battery cover slides on/off

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

This remote contr ol system must be install ed exactly as outlined in these instructions. Read all instructions complet ely before
attempting installation. Follow instructions carefully during installation. Any modifications of the SKYTECH remote control or any of i ts
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 appliance manufacturer’s instructions
and wiring schemat ics for proper placement of all wir e s. All elect ronic modules are to be wired to manufact urer’s specificati ons.

The following wiri ng diagrams are for illustra tion purpose only. Follow instructions from manufact urer of gas valve and/or electronic
module for corr ect wi ring procedures. Improper installation 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 pl astic switch box or placed on or near the fi replace hearth. Preferably,
the remote recei ver should be wall-mounted in a plast ic switch box, as this will protect its electronic component s from both the heat
produced by the gas appliance and potential damage or abuse t hat can occur if it is left exposed on t he heart h. PROTECTION FROM
EXTREME HEAT IS VERY IMPORTANT. Like any piece of electronic equipment, the remote receiver should be kept away from
temperatures exceeding 130

0

F inside the receiver case. Batt ery life is also significantly shortened if bat teries are exposed to hi gh

temperatures.
Make sure the remote recei ver switch is in the OFF position. It is r ecom m ended that 18 gauge solid or stranded wir es (not incl uded) be

used to make connections bet ween the terminal wiring bl ock on the millivolt gas valve or electronic module and the wire terminals on
the remote recei ver. For the best results, use 18 gauge soli d 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 receiver. For best performance, remote receiver batteri es should be factory
fresh when inst all ed. Very little battery power is r equired to operate the remote recei ver, but the electronics are tuned to operate best
when battery out put i s great er than 5.3 volts. Four new AA batteries should provide an output voltage of 6.0 t o 6.2 volt s. Be sure
batteries ar e installed with the (+) and (-) ends facing th e correct direction.

To attach Cover Plate to Receiver box

WALL

Position the receiver as shown in diagram to the left with lower
tab on cover plat e inser ted into groove of receiver ( M ake sure

Cover Plate
(Rear View)

Remote Receiver

ADJ hole and LEARN hole on cover plate properly aligns with
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, inst all
the remote recei ver into the plastic switch box using the two long
screws provided. Push the White Button over the receiver slide
switch only after making sure the remote receiver has LEARNED

Receiver

Slide

Button

ON

LEARN

R
E
M
O
T
E

.

OFF

ADJ

Cover Plate

ON

LEARN

REMOTE

OFF

ADJ.

Remote Receiver

Plastic Switch Box

the transmitter’s security code (see MATCHING SECURITY
CODES).

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

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

HEARTH MOUNT

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

0

F.

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

Remote Receiver

Receiver

Slide

Button

Wire terminals

ADJ.

OFF

REMOTE

LEARN

ON

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