Operation During A Power Outage - Intellifire; Tm Touch - Vermont Castings Intrepid INDVRBDSB Installation & Operating Manual

J. Operation During A Power
IntelliFire™ Touch
The IntelliFire™ Touch intermittent pilot ignition system
comes with a battery backup system that enables the system
to operate in a power outage. The system offers seamless
transition from household AC power to battery backup. A
factory-installed battery pack is located in the control cavity
of the appliance. Battery longevity and performance will be
affected by long term exposure to the service temperatures
of this appliance.
NOTICE: Batteries should only be used as a power source
in the event of an emergency power outage. Batteries
should not be used as a primary long-term power source.
To Operate Fireplace Using Battery Power (DC):
1. Access the control cavity of the appliance. The magnetic
vanity plate may need to be removed.
2. Locate the battery tray (located on the back of the ECM
bracket) and insert four AA cell batteries. Battery polarity
must be correct or module damage will occur. A complete
wiring diagram is included in the Electrical section of the
appliance Installation Manual.
3. Turn the appliance on according to the instructions below
for the appropriate type of control:
Standard Wall Switch:
• Toggle the switch as you would under normal
circumstances.
Wireless Remote:
• Remote receiver is integrated into the ignition module
• Use the remote to turn the appliance on.
• To preserve battery life, do not use the HI/LO flame or
THERMOSTAT options.
Ignition Module:
• Locate the ignition module in the control cavity.
• Slide the ON/REMOTE/OFF switch to the ON position
NOTICE: Some functionality will be lost when using battery
backup including remote control, fan, lights, or any other
auxiliary functions that require household 110-120 VAC
power
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To Return to Operation Using Electrical (AC) Power
Standard Wall Switch or Factory-Installed ON/OFF
Switch:
• Toggle the switch to OFF and remove the batteries
from the battery tray. Replace magnetic vanity plate on
appliance.
Wireless Remote:
• Slide the ON / REMOTE / OFF switch to the REMOTE
position. Remove the batteries from the battery tray.
Replace decorative front on appliance.
Ignition Module:
• Slide the ON / REMOTE / OFF switch to the REMOTE
position.
• Remove the batteries from the battery tray. Replace
decorative front on appliance, Figure 4.5.
Figure 4.5 - Battery Holder
Rear View
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