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Empire White Mountain Hearth Variable Flame Remote Kit, Natural Gas - RVKN

$379.00

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Warranty

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Returns
  • No-Restock Fees
  • 30-Day Return Policy
  • The NYC Fireplaces Team wants you to love what it is that you've ordered! If for some reason you have an issue with your product, we offer a '30-Day Return Policy'.
  • We allow returns on all new, unused, unassembled, and "resalable" items in their original packaging within 30 days of the delivery date for a refund (minus the original shipping costs, and the shipping costs you incur shipping the product back). Naturally, if your return is because of our error, you are not responsible for any shipping costs.

Description
Empire White Mountain Hearth Authorized Dealer

The Empire RVKN is the natural gas variable-flame remote kit for Empire White Mountain Hearth fireplaces. It adds a stepper motor to the gas valve plus a Proflame handheld transmitter and receiver, so you can turn the fire on and off, adjust flame height and use the thermostat functions from the remote.

Features

  • Stepper motor sets flame height from the remote (Empire instructions)
  • Proflame transmitter with LCD display and thermostat functions
  • Receiver with ON, REMOTE and OFF positions
  • Natural gas kit; RVKP is the propane version

Key Specifications

Model / SKU RVKN (instructions cover RVKP-1 and RVKN-1)
Gas Natural gas
Kit parts Receiver R11235, transmitter R11236, NG stepper motor R11381, wire harness R11237, batteries, hook and loop tape
Transmitter 4.5 V (three AAA), 315 MHz
Receiver 6.0 V (four AA), 315 MHz
Fits Empire DVC20, DVC26 and DVC28 (per current listing)

What Is Included and What You Will Need

  • Receiver, transmitter, stepper motor and wire harness
  • 3 AAA and 4 AA batteries, hook and loop tape
  • You will need: a T-15 Torx security bit and driver

Installation Notes

Shut off gas and power, remove the HI/LO knob, fit the stepper motor to the valve and connect the new harness and receiver, per the Empire instructions. Receivers near metal lose range. Have a qualified technician install it. Planning a fireplace project or need help matching parts? Book a design consultation.

Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work with propane?

No. RVKN is the natural gas kit; Empire lists RVKP for propane.

Can the fireplace turn on by itself?

Empire warns the receiver can light the appliance suddenly; keep away from the burner when using the remote.

Related reading: Direct vent gas fireplace buying guide, NYC fireplace code guide.

Warranty

The kit instructions direct warranty parts orders through your Empire dealer with proof of purchase; Empire warranty terms for the fireplace apply.
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