Gyro Air Series: Changing the Remote Control Batteries

Created by Gabriel Izzo, Modified on Wed, 20 May at 12:24 PM by Gabriel Izzo

Gyro Air Series · Remote Control

Changing the Remote Control Batteries

Applicable Model

Gyro Air Series — RC-700 Remote Control

Common Causes — Remote Not Working

Low or dead batteries in the remote

The remote is not paired with the receiver

The machine's control input is set to Manual instead of Remote

If the remote's batteries are new and the LED illuminates strongly when pressing ON/OFF but the machine still doesn't start, the remote may need to be paired or the machine may be in Manual mode. Follow the RC-700 Remote Control Pairing Instructions before replacing batteries.

Battery Replacement Steps

Open the Remote Housing

Use a wide flat head screwdriver or similar tool to pry open the remote control housing.

Step 1 — Prying Open the Housing

Prying open the RC-700 remote control housing

Remove the Old Batteries

Locate the battery terminal on the remote's board. Remove the stack of batteries by pulling out the black tab and pushing the batteries out of the retaining ring.

Step 2 — Battery Terminal Location

Battery terminal location on remote board

Step 2 — Pulling the Black Tab

Step 2 — Pushing Batteries Out of Retaining Ring

Step 2 — Batteries Removed

Install New Batteries

Install two new batteries stacked on top of each other into the battery retainer ring in the same orientation as the ones removed — positive (+) sides facing up and negative (−) sides facing down.

Step 3 — Battery Orientation (+) Up / (−) Down

New battery orientation showing positive up negative down

Step 3 — Batteries Stacked in Retainer Ring

Seat the Batteries & Close the Housing

Insert the battery stack fully into the terminal, then close the remote housing by pressing the two halves back together until they snap into place.

Step 4 — Inserting Batteries into Terminal

Inserting battery stack fully into terminal

Step 4 — Remote Housing Closed

Verify the LED

With the new batteries installed, press either the ON or OFF key. The remote LED should illuminate, confirming the batteries are correctly installed and the remote is powered.

Step 5 — LED Illuminated on Key Press

Remote LED illuminated when ON key pressed

✓

Test the Remote

Put the machine into Remote mode and press the ON key. The machine should start.

If the machine does not start, ensure the remote and receiver are paired. If there is still no response after following the pairing steps, the receiver or remote may need replacement — please contact our support team.

For further assistance with your remote control, please contact our support team.