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www.stellarhearth.com Custom Fireplace Program Co-linear Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces GALAXY SERIES - BAY Installation and Operating Manual Natural Gas & Propane 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information Electrical 22-27 A. Field Wiring Specifications B. Factory Wiring - for service and troubleshooting A. Fireplace Dimensions C.1 Terminals 1 & 2 - LED Lights B. Clearances C.2 Terminals 3 & 4 - Main Flame C.
1 - SAFETY INFORMATION This fireplace complies with ANSI Z21.50a-2016·CSA 2.33a-2016 “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...
2 - 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.
3 - PREPARE THE FIREPLACE CAUTION: FIREPLACE IS NOT LOAD-BEARING. NOTE: OTHER CLEARANCES APPLY. ALL CLEARANCES MUST BE MAINTAINED. A. STANDOFF INSTALLATION Standoffs Figure 3A.1 STEP 1: Locate the standoffs on top of the fireplace. STEP 2: Figure 3A.2 Remove the screws, fold up and replace screws for each standoff. INS_GALAXY SERIES_BY REV C Page 8...
3 - PREPARE THE FIREPLACE B. NAILING TABS NOTE: Nailing tabs are found in the plastic installatioin manual bag with each fireplace. Nailing tabs mount here for single-sided, see-through and pier fireplaces. Figure 3B.1 Figure 3B.2 STEP 1: STEP 2: Remove two screws. Fold out small tabs to form 1" standoffs. Place nailing tabs and replace the two screws. Figure 3B.3 Figure 3B.4 STEP 3: Bend over nailing tabs and secure to wall stud. INS_GALAXY SERIES_BY REV C Page 9...
Model # WIDTH HEIGHT DEPTH FRAMING SHOULD BE BUILT AFTER THE FIREPLACE IS INSTALLED OR EXTRA CLEARANCE MUST 52 3/4 BE PLANNED FOR AT THE INTAKE COLLAR. 4-BY-2-GL [1,340] [1,422] [635] FRAMING DIMENSIONS ASSUMING 1/2” [13] DRYWALL AND NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD USED. 64-3/4 5-BY-2-GL THESE DIMENSIONS REPRESENT THE FRAMING DIMENSIONS FOR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
4 - FRAMING NOTE: Framing dimensions should allow for wall covering thickness and fireplace facing materials. When using a hearth, adjust rough opening size as necessary to maintain at least minimum clearance requirements. CAUTION: Install fireplace on metal, concrete or hard wood surface extending the full width and depth of fireplace. CAUTION: Vent cap location must be in compliance with guidelines on pages 15-19 of this manual. If masonry is to be used (optional), prepare the necessary foundation for the masonry load. When masonry construction is being used, a lintel must be used over top of fireplace to support the added weight. Build hearth to desired size and height. If a hearth extension is desired, combustible material may be used.
6 - GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY A. GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION GLASS Upper Groove Quality Suction Cup LOWER FILLER STRIP SITS OVER GLASS CLIPS Lower Groove GLASS CLIP Figure 6B.1 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.
6 - GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY Refer to Glass Frame Assembly Identification Figures 6A & 6B.1 (Page 12) when installing and removing the glass frame assembly. B. INSTALL GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: PLASTIC GLASS EDGE PROTECTORS The fireplace is shipped with plastic edge protectors that are u-shaped channel pieces wrapped separately, and shipped on top of the glass foam packaging. U-Shaped These will be placed on the outer panes of glass only prior to Edge Top/Bottom Glass Pane installing onto the fireplace. If the edge protectors are not Protector installed, the glass may rattle during operation. See Figure 6B.2 Inner Glass Figure 6B.2 - Edge Protector Unwrap the panes of glass carefully making sure to protect the edges.
7 - GAS LINE SPECIFICATIONS This fireplace is manufactured for use with Natural Gas or 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 Propane 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.
NOTE: Flame height and appearance will vary depending upon venting configuration and type of fuel used. Venting requirements apply to both Natural and Propane gas. STOP: MAINTAIN ALL CLEARANCES AS STATED IN THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL. A. APPROVED VENTING SPECIFICATIONS MODEL # DESCRIPTION B-VENT REG PV IN-LINE PV VOLTS AMPS 4-BY-2-GL 4X2 BAY 8” 10” RSO12 RSIF160 5-BY-2-GL 5X2 BAY 8” 10” RSO12 RSIF160...
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. •...
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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”...
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...
8 - VENTING G. ROOF TERMINATION CAP INSTALLATION - WITH AND WITHOUT DAMPER POWERVENT MOUNTING BRACKETS OR DRILL MOUNTING HOLES TO MATCH BASE INSULATION PAD OPTIONAL MECHANICAL FLUE DAMPER Roof Termination With Damper Figure 8G.1 POWERVENT MOUNTING BRACKETS OR DRILL MOUNTING HOLES TO MATCH BASE INSULATION PAD STEEL CHIMNEY ADAPTER...
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 Wall Termination With Damper NEEDED FOR FUTURE DAMPER SERVICE Figure 8H.1 FRAMING: 8" = 11-3/4" W X 11-3/4" H 10" = 13-1/4"" W X 13-1/4" H...
I. INTAKE AIR This fireplace has options of air intake connections on the side and the bottom of the fireplace. Use chart on Page 15 to determine which size outside metal pipe you should use for your fireplace. Connect only to metal intake pipe or Stellar Hearth approved flexible pipe. Insulate all exposed pipe against cold air/frost.
9 - GALAXY - FIELD WIRING A. FIELD WIRING (AT INSTALL) Figure 9A RS012 1/10 RS014 RSIF160 RSIF180 To light the fireplace: Activate the switch. The fireplace has a pre and post timer, set at the factory for 30 seconds. The powervent and flame will not turn on for 30-60 seconds after switch is activated and the powervent will run for 30 seconds after it has been shut off.
9 - GALAXY - ELECTRIC C.5 TERMINALS 9 & 10 - Flue Damper Connection NOTE: OPTIONAL IF A DAMPER IS NOT USED DO NOT CONNECT ANYTHING TO TERMINALS 9 & 10 Figure 9C.5 Terminals 9 & 10 INS_GALAXY SERIES_BY REV C Page 26...
9 - GALAXY - ELECTRIC C.6 TERMINALS 11 & 12 - Flue Damper Prove NOTE: OPTIONAL IF A DAMPER IS NOT USED TERMINALS 11 AND 12 HAVE A JUMPER ACROSS THEM Figure 9C.6 Terminals 11 & 12 INS_GALAXY SERIES_BY REV C Page 27...
10 - FINISHING FINISHING THE WALL D - COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIAL C - COMBUSTIBLE OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIAL B - NON-COMBUSTIBLE BACKER E - COMBUSTIBLE CEMENT BOARD MANTEL F - COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH G. ACCESS PANEL I. COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND FINISHING MATERIAL A. No combustible materials may be within 6” [152mm] of the top of the fireplace. B.
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. •...
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.
12 - PRESSURE TESTING 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). INLET PRESSURE TEST The valve has an allen plug on the inlet and outlet. Install a barb fitting on the tap you want to measure. Light the fireplace, check the pressure. Turn off fireplace; reinstall plug. Check for leaks.
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.
Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (“HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. WARRANTY COVERAGE: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance...
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WARRANTY CONDITIONS: • This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. • This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. •...
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