Montigo RXM40VACVO, Installation & Maintenance Manual

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General

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DANGER

CAUTION

WARNING

NOTICE

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

•  Please read all instructions carefully
•  We strongly recommend that all electrical service work be 

performed by a qualified electrical contractor.

•  Check to ensure that all components required for installation are 

included in your package.

Remote

The transmitter operates on a 12V (A23) battery that is included. Install 

the 12V battery supplied with the unit into the battery compartment. 

It is recommended that ALKALINE batteries always be used for this 

product. 

Be sure the batteries are installed with the (+) and (-) ends 

facing the correct direction.

The LED signal light should illuminate when either the ON or OFF button 

is pressed. If the signal light does not illuminate, check the position of 

the transmitter’s battery, and if the battery is fully charged.

Receiver

When plugged into a standard 110-120 VAC receptacle, the remote 

receiver operates on commands from the transmitter or from the slide 

switch on the face of the receiver.

•  ON:

 will manually turn on the appliance.

•  REMOTE:

 will allow use of handheld 

transmitter. If the system does not respond 

to the transmitter on initial use, check the 

battery positions in the remote. If that does 

not work, see the LEARNING TRANSMITTER 

TO RECEIVER section.

•  OFF:

 will disable the remote receiver.

• 

It  is  suggested  that  the  slide  switch  be 

placed  in  the  OFF  position  if  you  will  be 

away from your home for an extended 

period of time.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

IF YOU CANNOT READ OR UNDERSTAND THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DO 

NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR OPERATE

INTRODUCTION

The transmitter operates on a 12V (A23) battery that is included. Install the 12V battery 

supplied with the unit into the battery compartment. It is recommended that ALKALINE 

batteries always be used for this product. 

Be sure the batteries are installed with the (+) 

and (-) ends facing the correct direction.

The LED signal light should illuminate when either the ON or OFF button is pressed.  If the 

signal light does not illuminate, check the position of the transmitter’s battery, and if the 

battery is fully charged.

TRANSMITTER

This remote control system was developed to provide safe, reliable, user-friendly remote control system for gas heating appliances. The 

system can be operated manually from the transmitter.

ON

OFF

FRONT

BACK

SIGNAL

LIGHT

ON/OFF

BUTTONS

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

 MODEL: 1410-A

When plugged into a standard 110-120 VAC receptacle, the remote receiver operates on 

commands from the transmitter or from the slide switch on the face of the receiver (This 

switch is to be used during a power outage to operate the appliance manually). 

•  ON

: will manually turn on the appliance.

•  REMOTE

: will allow use of handheld transmitter. If the system does not respond to the 

transmitter on initial use, check the battery positions in the remote. If that does not work, 

see the LEARNING TRANSMITTER TO RECEIVER section. 

•  OFF

: will disable the remote receiver.

•  It is suggested that the slide switch be placed in the OFF position if you will be 

away from your home for an extended period of time. 

The remote receiver is manufactured with a “dry contact” relay in its circuitry that operates 

like an on/off switch. However, no power or current passes from the 110-120VAC input side 

to the wires leading from the output side of the remote receiver.

Slide

Switch

OFF

REMOTE

ON

LEARN

VALVE

ANTENNA

REMOTE RECEIVER

Dry Contact

(2) 1/4” female

Connectors

To 110VAC

input

RECEIVER

• 

Before installation, make sure you turn the slide switch to 

OFF

. After installation, make sure you turn the slide switch to 

REMOTE

.

• 

The remote receiver can be placed on the fireplace hearth or under the fireplace behind the control access panel. 

• 

Use the wires attached to the remote receiver to connect to the gas valve or the electric module (piggyback connectors have both 

male & female terminals for flexibility).

• 

Be sure that the connectors do not touch each other or other bare metal surfaces; this will cause the appliance to turn ON. The 

       connectors may be wrapped with electrical tape to prevent this.

INSTALLATION

Protection from extreme heat is very important. The remote receiver should be kept away from temperatures exceeding 130ºF. Extreme 

heat can cause damage, which is not covered under warranty.

REV. 11-8-16 Page 1

Skytech 1410-A

www.FireplaceRemoteControls.com

1.888.977.6849

REV. 12-13-17 Page 3

Skytech: 1420-A

BATTERY LIFE

Life expectancy of the alkaline batteries in the transmitter should be at least 12 months.  

Check and replace all batteries:

• 

Annually.

• 

When operating range becomes reduced.

• 

When transmissions are not received by the remote receiver.

• 

If the hand held transmitter battery measures less than 9.0 volts.

If you encounter problems with your fireplace system, the problem may be with the fireplace itself or it could be with the remote. Review 

the fireplace manufacturer’s manual to make sure all connections are made properly. Then check the operation of this remote in the 

following manner:

• 

Make sure there is a 110-volt power source to the receiver.

• 

Check battery in transmitter to make sure contacts are touching (+) and (-) ends of battery. Bend metal contacts in for a tighter fit.

• 

Check if the transmitter battery is fully charged.

• 

Ensure that the transmitter and receiver are within 20 to 25-foot operating range.

• 

If the receiver  is installed in a tight enclosed metal surrounding, the operating range will be shortened. 

• 

Make sure the hand-held transmitter and remote receiver are communicating properly (see LEARNING TRANSMITTER TO 

       RECEIVER section).

TROUBLE SHOOTING

FCC REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODI-

FICATIONS TO THE EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT

For Technical Service, call:

U.S. INQUIRIES

(855) 498-8324 or (260) 459-1703

For Sales: (888) 672-8929

Web site: www.skytechpg.com

CANADIAN INQUIRIES

(877) 472-3923

MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SKYTECH II, INC

LEARNING TRANSMITTER TO RECEIVER

Each transmitter uses a unique security code.  It will be necessary to press the LEARN button on the receiver to accept the 

transmitter security code upon initial use, if batteries are replaced, or if a replacement transmitter is purchased from your dealer or the 

factory.  In order for the receiver to accept the transmitter security code, be sure the slide button on the receiver is in the REMOTE  

(middle) position; the receiver will not LEARN if the slide switch is in the ON or OFF position.  The LEARN button in located on the front 

face of the receiver; inside the small hole labeled LEARN.  Using a small screwdriver or end of a paperclip gently Press and Release 

the black LEARN button inside the hole.  When you release the LEARN button the receiver will emit an audible “beep”.  After the 

receiver emits the beep press any transmitter button and release.  The receiver will emit several beeps indicating that the transmitter’s 

code has been accepted into the receiver.

To delete all of the transmitter codes on your receiver, press and hold the 

LEARN

 button for 10 seconds. Then you will hear a series of 

beeps, indicating that the receiver’s memory has been cleared.

TRANSMITTER WALL CLIP

The transmitter can be hung on a wall using the clip provided.

• 

Wood - Drill 1/8’’ pilot holes and install with screws provided.

• 

Plaster/Wallboard - Drill 1/4’’ holes, then install with the screws provided.

WALL CLIP

SLOT

WALL CLIP

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

ON

REMOTE

OFF

Side View

LEARN

Top View

REV. 12-13-17 Page 3

Skytech: 1420-A

BATTERY LIFE

Life expectancy of the alkaline batteries in the transmitter should be at least 12 months.  

Check and replace all batteries:

• 

Annually.

• 

When operating range becomes reduced.

• 

When transmissions are not received by the remote receiver.

• 

If the hand held transmitter battery measures less than 9.0 volts.

If you encounter problems with your fireplace system, the problem may be with the fireplace itself or it could be with the remote. Review 

the fireplace manufacturer’s manual to make sure all connections are made properly. Then check the operation of this remote in the 

following manner:

• 

Make sure there is a 110-volt power source to the receiver.

• 

Check battery in transmitter to make sure contacts are touching (+) and (-) ends of battery. Bend metal contacts in for a tighter fit.

• 

Check if the transmitter battery is fully charged.

• 

Ensure that the transmitter and receiver are within 20 to 25-foot operating range.

• 

If the receiver  is installed in a tight enclosed metal surrounding, the operating range will be shortened. 

• 

Make sure the hand-held transmitter and remote receiver are communicating properly (see LEARNING TRANSMITTER TO 

       RECEIVER section).

TROUBLE SHOOTING

FCC REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODI-

FICATIONS TO THE EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT

For Technical Service, call:

U.S. INQUIRIES

(855) 498-8324 or (260) 459-1703

For Sales: (888) 672-8929

Web site: www.skytechpg.com

CANADIAN INQUIRIES

(877) 472-3923

MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SKYTECH II, INC

LEARNING TRANSMITTER TO RECEIVER

Each transmitter uses a unique security code.  It will be necessary to press the LEARN button on the receiver to accept the 

transmitter security code upon initial use, if batteries are replaced, or if a replacement transmitter is purchased from your dealer or the 

factory.  In order for the receiver to accept the transmitter security code, be sure the slide button on the receiver is in the REMOTE  

(middle) position; the receiver will not LEARN if the slide switch is in the ON or OFF position.  The LEARN button in located on the front 

face of the receiver; inside the small hole labeled LEARN.  Using a small screwdriver or end of a paperclip gently Press and Release 

the black LEARN button inside the hole.  When you release the LEARN button the receiver will emit an audible “beep”.  After the 

receiver emits the beep press any transmitter button and release.  The receiver will emit several beeps indicating that the transmitter’s 

code has been accepted into the receiver.

To delete all of the transmitter codes on your receiver, press and hold the 

LEARN

 button for 10 seconds. Then you will hear a series of 

beeps, indicating that the receiver’s memory has been cleared.

TRANSMITTER WALL CLIP

The transmitter can be hung on a wall using the clip provided.

• 

Wood - Drill 1/8’’ pilot holes and install with screws provided.

• 

Plaster/Wallboard - Drill 1/4’’ holes, then install with the screws provided.

WALL CLIP

SLOT

WALL CLIP

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

ON

REMOTE

OFF

Side View

LEARN

Top View

Installation

Protection from extreme heat is very important. The remote receiver 

should be kept away from temperatures exceeding 130ºF. Extreme heat 

can cause damage, which is not covered under warranty.
•  Before installation, make sure you turn the slide switch to OFF. After 

installation, make sure you turn the slide switch to REMOTE.

•  The remote receiver can be placed close to the electrical control box

Section A: Before You Begin