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Please read the following instructions before installing your FMI
remote control.
INSTALLING THE (SKYTECH) and (RC) MODEL
REMOTE CONTROLS (MILLIVOLT MODELS ONLY)
NOTE: If using an optional wireless hand held remote the wall
switch is no longer operational
Model No. RC-Millivolt System
Included in this kit:
1-Receiver
1-Transmitter
1-Remote Stand
1-Wall Mounting Plate
2-Push Pin Retainers
RC- This option is for a Millivolt system. This system works on
two 9 volt batteries and does not require 110 Volt AC electricity.
The receiver is connected to the gas valve (See figure 1).
Receiver may be installed in unit or in a nearby wall.
Model No. SKYTECH-Millivolt System
Included in this kit:
1-Receiver
1-Transmitter
1-Extension cord
SKYTECH- This option is for Millivolt Ignition Unit. It requires
110 VAC electricity. The receiver box is wired to the gas valve
of the Gas Appliance as per the diagram in figure 2. The receiver
is plugged in to the extension cord, which is plugged into the
junction box. See Figure 2.
Figure 2 - Installing the SKYTECH Remote Receiver
1. Depending on your specific model, you must gain access to
the control valve by either removing the lower louver access
panel or the lower control cover. Refer to the installation
manual included with your appliance when shipped.
2. If a wall switch was installed prior to this installation, you
must disconnect the wall switch wires from the terminals
marked TH and TPTH on the control valve (see Figure 5 on
page 2).
Figure 1 - Installing the RC Remote Receiver
3. Slide a 9 volt battery into the clip on the back of the USRC
remote receiver and connect the battery terminals to the
battery. Install the remote by mounting the unit on the bracket
with the clips provided. (see Figure 1) The USRC receiver
may also be installed to replace an existing wall switch and
can be mounted in a standard switch box using the cover
plate provided.
The SKYTECH model receiver does not require a battery and
can be installed by plugging the extension cord into one of
the outlet receptacles on the outlet box, and plugging the unit
into the extension cord see Figure 2.
4. Connect the white wire to the control valve marked TH and
the red wire to the terminal marked TPTH and place the
remote select switch to the position marked REMOTE.
5. Replace the louvered access panel or control cover.
6. Install a 9 volt battery into the USRC hand held remote by
sliding the battery cover on the back (some models may
require the removal of a screw to lift the case open). The
SKYTECH model has a 12V battery preinstalled to activate
the battery you must remove the insulating tab on the back of
the handset (see Figure 4 on page 2).
7. Once installed the unit is ready to use. Remember to turn the
receiver to the OFF position, if away from premises.
INSTALLING THE (SKYTECH) and (WRC) MODEL
REMOTE CONTROLS (ELECTRONIC MODELS ONLY)
Model No. WRC-Electronic ignition System
Included in this kit:
1-Receiver
1-Transmitter
1-Extension Cord
WRC-This option is for an Electronic Ignition unit with 110
Volt AC electricity wired to the unit. The Receiver is plugged
into the Extension Cord, which is plugged into the junction box.
The plug from the Gas Appliance control assembly is plugged
into the Receiver (See figure 3).
1. Depending on the model you must access the ignition control
module by removing either the lower louver access panel or
the lower control cover. Refer to the installation manual
included with your appliance when shipped.
2. If a wall switch was installed to the ignition module, it must
be removed from the ignition control circuit for the remote to
work properly. Remove the wire nuts from the switch
connection at the ignition control module. Using one of the
wire nuts, connect the transformer (blue) wire to the
remaining wire connected to the control terminal marked (P.
SW). See Figure 6.
3. The WRC model receiver does not require a battery and can
be installed by plugging the extension cord into one of the
outlet receptacles on the outlet box, then plug the receiver
unit into the extension cord and finally plug the ignition
module into the receiver unit, see Figure 3.
4. Replace the louver or the control access panel.
5. Activate the handset battery by removing the insulating tab
on the back of the handset. See Figure 4.
6. Once the battery is activated the unit is ready to use.
INSTALLING A ALKALINE BATTERY IN HAND HELD
REMOTE CONTROL UNITS
1. Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit.
2. Attach terminal wires to the battery (not included). Place
battery into the battery housing.
3. Replace battery cover onto remote control unit.
Figure 3 - Installing the WRC Remote Receiver
Figure 4 - Installing Battery in Hand Held Remotes
Figure 6 - Wall Switch Connection Electronic Units
Figure 5 - Wall Switch Connection Millivolt Units
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