Montigo 1001 TH-A - Manual (Page 4)

Rev. 8/22/05 Page 4 of 9
INSTALLATION
The remote receiver can be either wall-mounted in a standard plastic switch box or placed on or near the fireplace hearth. Preferably,
the remote receiver should be wall-mounted in a plastic switch box, as this will protect its electronic components from both the heat
produced by the gas appliance and potential damage or abuse that can occur if it is left exposed on the hearth. 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. Battery life is also significantly shortened if batteries are exposed to high
temperatures.
Make sure the remote receiver switch is in the OFF position. It is recommended that 18 gauge solid or stranded wires (included) be
used to make connections between the terminal wiring block on the millivolt gas valve or electronic module and the wire terminals on
the remote receiver. For the best results, use 18 gauge 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 batteries should be factory
fresh when installed. Very little battery power is required to operate the remote receiver, but the electronics are tuned to operate best
when battery output is greater than 5.3 volts. Four new AA batteries should provide an output voltage of 6.0 to 6.2 volts. Be sure
batteries are installed with the (+) and (-) ends facing the correct direction.
To attach Cover Plate to Receiver box:
Position the receiver as shown in diagram to the left with lower
tab on cover plate inserted into groove of receiver (Make sure
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, install
the remote receiver 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
the transmitter’s security code (see MATCHING SECURITY CODES).
NOTE: The remote receiver will only respond to the transmitter when the 3-position slide button on the remote receiver is in the
REMOTE position. If the system does not respond to the battery transmitter on initial use, see MATCHING
SECURITY CODES, and recheck battery positions in the remote receiver
.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
A qualified electrician or a gas technician who is familiar with the gas appliance and gas valves that will be operated by this remote
should install the remote control system. Incorrect wiring connections WILL cause damage to the gas valve or electronic module
operating the gas appliance and may also damage the remote receiver.
WIRING MILLIVOLT VALVES
The remote receiver is connected to the millivolt valve using the TH (thermostat) terminals on the terminal block on the millivolt gas
valve. Connect 18 gauge solid or stranded wires from the remote receiver to the gas valve.
Operation of the remote receiver is similar to that of a thermostat in that both turn the gas valve on
and off based on input signals. A thermostat’s input signals are different temperatures. The remote
receiver’s input signals come from the transmitter.
Connect each of the two wires leading from the TH terminals on the millivolt gas valve to either of the
two wire terminals on the remote receiver. Normally it does not matter which wires go to which
terminal.
WIRING ELECTRONIC SPARK IGNITIONS
The remote control receiver can be connected, in series, to a 24VAC transformer to the TR
(transformer) terminal on the ELECTRONIC MODULE. Connect the hot wire from the 24VAC
transformer to either of the wire terminals on the remote receiver. Connect another wire (not included)
between the other receiver wire terminal and the TH (thermostat) terminal on the ELECTRONIC
MODULE.
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ON
OFF
LEARN
ADJ
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REMOTE
ON
OFF
LEARN
ADJ.
WALL
Plastic Switch Box
Remote Receiver
Cover Plate
Receiver
Slide
Button