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Custom Fireplace Program
Co-linear Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces
GALAXY SERIES - PIER
Installation and Operating Manual
NG & LP
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Stellar Hearth Products, a brand of Big Woods Hearth Products, Inc. - 16873 Fish Point Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
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Page 1: What To Do If You Smell Gas
www.stellarhearth.com Custom Fireplace Program Co-linear Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces GALAXY SERIES - PIER Installation and Operating Manual NG & LP Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. -
Page 2: Ins_Galaxy Series_Pr - Rev A
INS_GALAXY SERIES_PR - Rev A.2 Page 2... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pressure Testing Inlet Pressure Test Safety Information Finalizing The Installation A. Installing The Glass Media Specifications B. Flame Appearance A. Fireplace Dimensions B. Clearances C. Installation Overview D. Placement Clearance Requirements Maintenance Prepare The Fireplace A. Vent System B. Glass Cleaning and Replacement Framing C. -
Page 4: Safety Information
1 - SAFETY INFORMATION This fireplace complies with ANSI Z21.50a-2014·CSA 2.33a-2014 “VENTED GAS FIREPLACE”. Installation must conform with local building codes or in the absence of local building codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54 - Current Edition, or the Natural or Propane Installation Code, CSAB149.1 A. SAFETY ICON DESIGNATIONS Various safety icons appear throughout this installation manual. Please familiarize yourself with the icons making sure you understand the serious consequences that may occur if ignored or of handling the products inappropriately. IMPORTANT NOTE HOT GLASS WARNING This indicates additional instructions that you should consider... -
Page 5: Specifications
2 - CUSTOM FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS A. PIER DIMENSIONS J & K J, K & L The hood shall be supported at specific locations The hood shall be supported at specific locations using .250-20 UNC threaded rods. using .250-20 UNC threaded rods. You will find the dimensions for J & K on Page 8. You will find the dimensions for J, K &... -
Page 6: Clearances
2 - CUSTOM FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL # DESCRIPTION B-VENT REG PV IN-LINE PV BTU'S NG ORIFICE LP ORIFICE 4-PR-2-GL 4X2 PIER 8” 10” RSO12 RSIF160 60,000 (3X) #43 (3X) #55 5-PR-2-GL 5X2 PIER 8” 10” RSO12 RSIF160 80,000 (4X) #43 (4X) #55 6-PR-2-GL 6X2 PIER 10”... -
Page 7: Installation Overview
2 - CUSTOM FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: The qualified installer should follow the procedure best suited for the installation. C. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Frame an opening for fireplace, allowing for vent installation. If masonry (optional) will be used, prepare foundation for the masonry load. A lintel is required to support the added weight above the fireplace. Install hearth if desired. Insert fireplace into framing. -
Page 8: Pier
4 - FRAMING PIER The hood shall be supported at specific locations using .250-20 UNC threaded rods. The hood shall be supported at specific locations using .250-20 UNC threaded rods. More top view dimensions found on Page 5. More top view dimensions found on Page 5. MODEL MODEL 5"... -
Page 9: Mantel Requirements
5 - MANTEL REQUIREMENTS NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE SAFE-T-TOUCH NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL (1/2” MIN) MUST BE USED BETWEEN THE VIEWING OPENING AND 6“ ABOVE THE TOP OF THE UNIT COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY COVER THIS. APPLIES TO BOTH SIDES COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MATERIAL 6” [152] 6” [152] 6”... -
Page 10: Glass Frame Assembly (Safe-T-Touch Units)
6 - GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY (SAFE-T-TOUCH UNITS) A. GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION Upper Groove Quality Suction Cup Lower Groove Figure 6A CAUTION: TO PREVENT GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY FROM FALLING FROM FIREPLACE AND BECOMING DAMAGED, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY WHEN REMOVING AND INSTALLING GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY. STOP: DO NOT OPERATE THIS FIREPLACE WITH THE GLASS REMOVED, CRACKED OR BROKEN. REPLACEMENT OF GLASS ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE DONE BY A LICENSED OR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE GLASS ASSEMBLY WHEN HOT!!!! NOTE: GLASS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED WITH TWO PEOPLE. NOTE: Glass must be removed using quality suction cups. DO NOT attempt to remove the glass without using proper suction cups. B. GLASS PANEL SIZES REFER TO THE REPLACEMENT PARTS IN THE ADDENDUM FOR EXACT GLASS SIZES APPLICABLE TO YOUR FIREPLACE. INS_GALAXY SERIES_PR - Rev A.2 Page 10... -
Page 11: Remove Glass Frame Assembly
6 - GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY (SAFE-T-TOUCH UNITS) Refer to Glass Frame Assembly Identification (Figure 6A) when removing or installing the glass frame assembly. C. REMOVE GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY Apply the suction cups to the outer glass panel following the instructions included with the suction cups. Gently lift the glass until the bottom edge is clear of the groove it sits in. Bring the bottom edge of the glass towards you while lowering it to disengage it from the top groove. Sit the glass on a padded surface to protect it. -
Page 12: Gas Line Specifications
7 - GAS LINE SPECIFICATIONS This fireplace is manufactured for use with NG (Natural Gas) or LP (Propane). CAUTION: Installation of the gas line must only be done by a qualified person in accordance with local building codes, if any. If not, follow ANSI 223.1. NOTE: The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at pressures in excess of ½ psi. NOTE: The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas line at test pressures equal to or less than ½ psi (3.5 kPa). NOTE: For high altitude installations, consult Stellar Hearth Products directly for proper rating methods. GAS LINE CONNECTION 11.0 inches W.C. 7.0 inches W.C. MINIMUM INLET GAS PRESSURE (recommended) (recommended) MAXIMUM INLET GAS PRESSURE 14.0 inches W.C. 10.0 inches W.C. MANIFOLD PRESSURE (HI) 10.0 inches W.C. 3.5 inches W.C. -
Page 13: Venting
An in-line power vent (RSIF series from Enervex) is approved for use with Stellar fireplaces. The in-line powervent must be specified and approved for use by Stellar Hearth. All vent runs after an in-line powervent must use Fast-N-Seal pressure approved pipe by Duravent. Follow vent pipe clear- ance instruction. -
Page 14: Vertical Terminations
8 - VENTING D. VERTICAL TERMINATIONS • The custom fireplace must terminate with the included approved powered termination cap. • NO SUBSTITUTION IS ACCEPTABLE. • Carefully follow the instructions included with the approved powered termination cap. DO NOT use an additional speed control on this powervent. • • You must use the included Capacitor. E. HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VENT CAP LOCATION & CLEARANCES This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney serving any other appliance. • Terminations against vinyl siding must use a vinyl siding protector. Follow instructions included. •... - Page 15 8 - VENTING E. HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VENT CAP LOCATION & CLEARANCES Inside Corner Outside Corner Recessed Location A = Combustible 24” (609.6mm) F = Combustible 6” (152mm) = Non-combustible 6” (152mm) = Non-combustible 12” (304.8mm) Balcony Balcony with perpendicular side wall with no side wall C = Clearance from corner in recessed location = Combustible 24”...
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Page 16: Vertical Cap Location & Clearances
8 - VENTING F. VERTICAL VENT CAP LOCATION AND CLEARANCES ROOF PITCH H (Min.) Ft. H (Min.) M FLAT TO 6/12 1.0* 0.30 OVER 6/12 TO 7/12 1.25* 0.38 OVER 7/12 TO 8/12 1.5* 0.46 OVER 8/12 TO 9/12 2.0* 0.61 OVER 9/12 TO 10/12 2.5* 0.76 OVER 10/12 TO 11/12 3.25* 0.99 OVER 11/12 TO 12/12 1.22 OVER 12/12 TO 14/12 1.52 OVER 14/12 TO 16/12 1.83 OVER 16/12 TO 18/12 2.13 * = 3 foot minimum in OVER 18/12 TO 20/12 2.27 snowy regions OVER 20/12 TO 21/12... -
Page 17: Roof Termination Cap Installation
8 - VENTING G. ROOF TERMINATION CAP INSTALLATION - WITH AND WITHOUT DAMPER POWERVENT MOUNTING BRACKETS OR DRILL MOUNTING HOLES TO MATCH BASE INSULATION PAD MECHANICAL FLUE DAMPER Roof Termination With Damper POWERVENT MOUNTING BRACKETS OR DRILL MOUNTING HOLES TO MATCH BASE INSULATION PAD STEEL CHIMNEY ADAPTER Roof Termination Without Damper... -
Page 18: Wall Termination Cap Installation
8 - VENTING H. WALL TERMINATION - WITH AND WITHOUT DAMPER DRILL 1/4” HOLES TO MATCH POWER VENT BASE USE APPROPRIATE HEAVY DUTY FASTENERS TO SECURE POWER VENT ACCESS PANEL NEEDED FOR FUTURE DAMPER SERVICE Wall Termination With Damper DRILL 1/4” HOLES TO MATCH POWER VENT BASE USE APPROPRIATE HEAVY DUTY FASTENERS... -
Page 19: Outside Air Intake
The fireplace may also take room air for combustion. The intake must maintain 1.5X the square inches of flue pipe in free area. Intake screen/vent must be sized appropriately. You must plan for the replacement air that is consumed from the room by the fireplace. Consult Stellar Hearth for the CFM consumption of your particular design. -
Page 20: Electrical
GALAXY - FIELD WIRING ENERVEX POWERVENT SYSTEMS RS012 1/10 RSO14 JUNCTION BOX WITH CAPACITOR RSIF160 *Cap shown is from the RS Series RSIF180 TO FAN GREEN BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE Junction Box With Capacitor Shown with optional flue damper. Junction Box With Capacitor Not included with unit from factory. -
Page 21: Factory Wiring - For Service And Troubleshooting
GALAXY - FACTORY WIRING For use when troubleshooting and service. INS_GALAXY SERIES_PR - Rev A.2 Page 21... -
Page 22: Finishing The Wall
10 - FINISHING FINISHING THE WALL THE NON-COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIAL NON-COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING BACKER CEMENT BOARD ETC. MATERIAL OR MANTEL MAY COVER THE NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 6’ [152mm] 1’ [25mm] ACCESS PANEL IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER THE GLASS WITH FINISHING MATERIALS Figure 10 INS_GALAXY SERIES_PR - Rev A.2 Page 22... -
Page 23: Lighting & Shutdown
11 - LIGHTING & SHUTDOWN FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE LIGHTING STOP: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. UE TO HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air. It is important to make sure the termination cap remains unobstructed at all times from snow, ice, leaves or other debris. •... -
Page 24: If The Fireplace Doesn't Light
11 - LIGHTING & SHUTDOWN STOP! Read safety information on previous page and front cover of this manual before continuing. NOTE: This fireplace is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by hand. B. IF THE FIREPLACE DOES NOT LIGHT Turn off the fireplace at switch. Turn off all electrical power to fireplace. Wait five (5) minutes to allow any gas that may have accumulated inside firebox to escape. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow safety information on front cover and on previous page of the installation manual. -
Page 25: Pressure Testing
When fireplace is first lit, the flames will be blue. Flames will gradually turn yellowish-orange during first 15 minutes of operation. If flames remain blue, or become dark orange with evidence of sooting (black tips), the burner tube venturi may need adjustment. Contact Stellar Hearth. -
Page 26: Maintenance
14 - MAINTENANCE The appliance is required to be inspected at least once a year by a professional service person. The compartment below firebox (behind lower access panel) must be cleaned at least once a year, more frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, or other fibrous materials. It is imperative that the burner be cleaned once a year. VALVE AND ELECTRICAL ACCESS There is an access panel in the floor of the firebox should more extensive service be needed. Remove the inner and outer glass panels. Remove the glass media on the end with the pilot. The end floor lifts out; remove the screws and lift it out. Remove the burner and loosen the pilot bracket. There is a panel under the floor you removed. Remove the 6 screws and slide the panel up. NOTE: INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND ANNUALLY BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING MATERIALS, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENTS, BURNERS AND CIRCULATION AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN. A. VENT SYSTEM • Annual examination of venting system by a qualified agency is required. • IF VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM IS DISASSEMBLED FOR ANY REASON, RE-INSTALL PER INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH INITIAL INSTALLATION. • The flow of combustion air must not be obstructed. B. GLASS CLEANING & REPLACEMENT • Clean glass only when cool and only with non-abrasive cleansers. • Do not operate this fireplace with glass/frame assembly removed, cracked or broken. • The glass assembly shall only be replaced as a complete unit, as supplied by Stellar Hearth Products. • Replacement of glass & frame assembly, must only be performed by a licensed or qualified service person. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. • Do not strike or slam glass door assembly. CAUTION: LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING. KEEP APPLIANCE AREA CLEAR OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS. VAPORS AND LIQUIDS. -
Page 27: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty Stellar Hearth Products, a brand of Big Woods Hearth Products Inc, warrants the following components for life to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: Firebox, Heat Exchanger, Combustion Chamber, Grate and Stainless Steel Burners. Electrical components and wearable parts (gas valve, blowers, wiring, switches, remote controls, gasketing, and pilot assembly) are covered and will be provided free of charge for a period of one year from date of purchase.
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