FireGenie TM REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 918-269 02/21/05 © Copyright 2005, FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. All rights reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Remote Control Keypad ..................................................................................................... 3 Remote Control Screen Display (LCD).............................................................................. 4 Quick Reference of Basic Functions................................................................................... 5 Switching the Remote ON and OFF ..............................................................................
The FireGenieTM Remote Control was developed to provide a user-friendly system to use your appliance. The operating range is approximately 10 metres. A Quick Reference Sticker is available to be placed on the back of your remote control handset. Place the sticker close to the very top of the remote, away from the battery opening and wall mounting bracket.
REMOTE CONTROL SCREEN DISPLAY (LCD) The LCD provides the following display features: 1. Flame Height Indication (6 different flame heights); 2. Manual & Automatic Mode Indication - “MANUAL” / “AUTO”; 3. “ROOM” or “SET” Temperature Indicator; 4. Day of Week; 5. Transmit Indicator “ ”; 6. System Status Indicator “ON” or “OFF”; 7. Battery Low Indicator “ ” 8. Programmed Mode Indication “PROG 1” / “PROG 2”; 9. Temperature Display in “ºC” or “ºF”; 10. Fan Speed Indication (3 different fan speeds); 11.
QUICK REFERENCE OF BASIC FUNCTIONS For the remote to function it must be turned ON. However when the remote is OFF, the LCD continues to display the current day, time and room temperature. Switching the Remote ON & OFF The On/Off button is used to switch the Remote ON or OFF. If the Remote is switched OFF, pressing and releasing the On/Off button will switch ON the Remote (and the FireGenieTM Control Box).
Manual & Auto Mode Press the “Auto/Man” button to toggle from Auto, Manual & Program mode. See “Setting the Program Mode” for details on Program Mode. Manual In Manual Mode using the “+” or “-” button allows you to adjust the flame height accordingly. There are six different levels of flame settings. Use the “Fan” button to adjust the fan speed. There are 3 different fan speed settings. Auto In Auto Mode using the “+” or “-” button allows you to change the Set Temperature.
MANUAL MODE Manual mode can be selected by pressing and releasing the AUTO/MAN button until the symbol “MANUAL” is shown on the LCD. In Manual mode, the Fan speed and Flame settings can be adjusted independently using the Remote. FAN Speed Adjustment The FAN button is used to switch on and change the selected fan speed. If the Fan is off, pressing and releasing the FAN button once will turn the fan on at Low speed. Pressing and releasing the FAN button again will change the speed to Medium.
Flame Height Adjustment There are six levels of flame settings that can be selected manually using the “+” and “-” button. Pressing and releasing the “+” button once will increase the flame to the next high setting. Continuously holding down the “+” button will increase the flame gradually until it has reached the highest setting. Conversely pressing and releasing the “-” button once will decrease the flame to the next lower setting.
AUTO MODE In Auto Mode the remote will adjust the flame setting and fan speed according to the temperature difference between the Set Temperature and the Room Temperature. When the set temperature is higher than the room temperature by more than 2.5°C, the flame will be at the highest setting (6) and the fan speed will default to the lowest setting (1). As the set temperature approaches room temperature, the flame level will reduce accordingly.
PROGRAM MODE Program mode is selected by pressing and releasing the AUTO/MAN button until the symbol “PROG” is shown on the LCD. The Remote will operate according to the settings in the 2 Time Zones programmed by the user. Refer to Setting the Program Mode for details. Pressing and releasing the “+” or “-” button in this mode will cause the temperature displayed on the LCD to change from showing the Room Temperature to show the Set Temperature.
SETTING THE PROGRAM MODE It is recommended to unplug the unit while setting the programs. In this mode, the user can program two On-Times and two Off-Times as well as the Temperature settings for each day of the week. The PROG button is used to initiate the programming mode. The “+” and “-” buttons are used to adjust the time and temperature settings. Note: The remote needs to be ON in order to set the Programs.
2) Programming the Off-Time of Time Zone 1 Press and release the PROG button again to program the Off-Time for Time Zone 1. Use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust this time setting. The LCD will show the following: Programming of Time Zone 1 Time Zone 1 Off-Time 3) Programming the Set Temperature of Time Zone 1 Press and release the PROG button again to program the Set Temperature. Use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust the temperature setting.
4) Programming the On-Time of Time Zone 2 Press and release the PROG button again to program the On-Time of Time Zone 2. Use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust this time setting. The LCD will show the following: Programming of Time Zone 2 Time Zone 2 On-Time 5) Programming the Off-Time of Time Zone 2 Press and release the PROG button again to program the Off-Time of Time Zone 2. Use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust this time setting.
6) Programming the Set Temperature of Time Zone 2 Press and release the PROG button one more time to program the Set Temperature of Time Zone 2. Use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust the temperature setting. Time Zone 2 Set Temperature Programming of Time Zone 2 7a) Programming the Rest of the Week Repeat steps 2 to 6 until all 7 days have been programmed.
Pressing and releasing the “+” button will select the Day(s) of which the program is to copy to. Pressing and releasing the “-” button will confirm the copying process in which the original program will copy across to the selected day(s). The next Day of Week flashes Time Zone 1 Setting of Monday and Tuesday After the program is copied, the selected days will remain lit and the following day will start to flash. Press and release the PROG button to return to normal programming mode.
INTERFACING WITH MANUAL CONTROL When the unit is turned ON using the Remote Control and is later switched OFF from the Manual Control Panel, the LCD on the Remote Control will still display as being ON even though the unit is actually OFF. To have the unit function from the Remote Control again you must press the ON/OFF button twice -- once to turn the remote OFF and then again to turn the unit ON from the remote.
Time Zone 1 On-Time Off-Time 8:00 am 2:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm On-Time Off-Time Time Zone 2 Operates under Time Zone 1 Setting Operates under Time Zone 2 Setting Matching Remote Handset and Control Box ID Code The Remote Control Handset has a set of unique ID codes that is pre-programmed into its memory. This set of ID codes helps to differentiate one Remote Control Handset from another so that only the control box with a matching ID code will respond to the appropriate Remote Control Handset.
WARNING Shock Hazard Can cause severe injury or death. This device is powered with line voltage. Do not try to open or repair the control box. There are no internal serviceable parts. CAUTION Property Damage Hazard Excessive heat can cause property damage. The fireplace can stay ignited for many hours. Take care to turn off the fireplace if it is unattended by adult people. Keep remote control out of reach of children.
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IMPORTANT! The transmitter and receiver in this box must be coded together before proceeding to program the remote to function. Please follow the instructions under “Matching Remote Control and Receiver I.D. Code” on page 6 in the enclosed manual, and follow the coding instructions carefully. Failure to code these together will result in malfunction of the remote control device. FireGenieTM is a trademark of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd.
