Hearth and Home Technologies RCT-MLT-II - Manual (Page 2)

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Figure 1
REMOTE RECEIVER
Important: The remote receiver should be positioned
close to front in right or left corner where ambient
temperatures do not exceed 170º F.
The remote receiver is powered by 110-120VAC. It plugs
into a standard polarized duplex receptacle.
Locating Receiver and Operating Functions
This remote receiver can be positioned under the fi rebox
in the control compartment of the fi replace if ambient
temperatures do not exceed 170º F. This system is de-
signed to control the following components:
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installing Electrical Service to the Junction Box
RECEIVER WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Incorrect wiring connections WILL cause damage to the
gas valve or electronic module operating the gas appli-
ance and may also damage the remote receiver.
Wiring Flame Function (Standing Pilot, DSI, IPI)
Connect the remote receiver by connecting the two red
wires leading from the remote receiver to the red and
brown remote wires labeled “FOR USE WITH REMOTE
OR WALL SWITCH ONLY”. See Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Alternative Wiring for units with a wall switch
Disconnect the wall switch wire from the TH terminal on
the valve and connect this wire to male connector sup-
plied on the receiver. Connect remaining female connec-
tor from receiver to the TH terminal on the valve.
Adding Optional Fan/Blower
Plug 2-prong fan cord directly into the 3 prong polarized
plug on the back of the receiver (see Figure 3). This
receptacle output is 110/120 VAC, 3 AMP.
Wire Colors
• Gas Valve - Millivolt or
Electronic Ignition .............................................. Red
• Fan/Blower - 110 VAC .........................Plug from Fan
• Flame Controller - HI/LO solenoid ..................Orange
Figure 3. Adding Fan/Blower
WARNING: LEAVE ELECTRICAL POWER OFF
AT THIS TIME. DO NOT RESTORE POWER UN-
TIL THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM IS COM-
PLETELY INSTALLED.
2. Feed the electrical service wires through the Romex
clamp and secure the wires to the clamp.
3. Using the wire nuts provided, connect the service
wires to the junction box. The black wires to the black
service wire, the white wires to the white service wire,
and the service ground wire to the ground stud of the
junction box.
4. Re-attach the cover plate to the outside of the fi re-
place.
NOTE: Some appliances do not have a cover plate.
Instead, there is a hole through which the Romex clamp
is attached to the outer wrap.
1. Remove the electrical cover plate from the lower side
of the fi replace. Remove the knock-out from the plate
and attach the Romex clamp (screws to the outside)
(see Figure 1).
WARNING: TURN ELECTRICAL POWER OFF AT
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING
THIS INSTALLATION.
ACCESS HOLE
COVER
PLATE
110 VAC
SERVICE
REMOTE
RECEIVER
ON/OFF
SWITCH REMOTE SWITCH
PIGTAIL
RED
RED
BROWN
RED
TH
TH
WALL
SWITCH
TP
TP
VALVE
REMOTE
RECEIVER
Line cord
from fan
LEARN 110/120 VAC, 3A
(Receptacle on back)