MERKIT MAXITROL Remote Control Repair
Job Timeline (Ref 1322-1577)
Remote Returned to Customer
Item Arrived
Fault Diagnosed
Remote Repaired
Payment Received
Returned to Customer
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MERKIT MAXITROL Remote Repair Details
Manufacturer
MERKIT MAXITROL
Customer's Fault Description
THE REMOTE IS WORKING FINE BUT THE RECEIVER IS INTERMITTENT. THE RECEIVER WILL WORK IF HELD FACING DOWNWARDS OR IF A VACUUM CLEANER IS HELD TO THE FACE OF IT.
This fireplace remote and receiver arrived safely. Initial testing showed that the remote was illuminating when a button press was activated but it was not sending any ultrasonic transmission on either the up or down channel.
This was a due to a faulty ultra sonic transducer in the handset itself.
A replacement was fitted and full functionality was restored.
Please note that the reason the receiver would illuminate when a vacuum was placed near it is simply that it can pick up ultrasonic signals from other electrical devices in close proximity.
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