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stellar labs Galaxy Series Installation And Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Custom Fireplace Program Co-linear Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces GALAXY SERIES - See Through Installation and Operating Manual NG & Propane Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS —...
  • Page 2 INS_CUST UL REV E Page 2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Page Section Description Page Safety Information Venting Continued A. Safety Icon Designations K. Vertical Terminations B. Important Safety Considerations L. Horizontal Cap Location & Clearances M. Horizontal Terminiation Commonwealth of Massachusetts Requirements N. Powervent & Air-Intake Placement Clearances N.1 RS Series Powervent N.2 In-Line Powervent A.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    1 - SAFETY INFORMATION 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: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Requirements

    For all sidewall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purpos- INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS EXEMPTIONS The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08 (2) (a) 1 through At time of installation of side wall horizontally vented gas fueled 4:The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment Not Required To Be Vented”...

  • Page 6: Fireplace Dimensions

    See Through DIMENSIONS: INCHES [MILLIMETERS] Finishing Firebox Top Overall Edge To Overall B-VENT AIR INTAKE Model # Glass Height Depth FLUE COLLAR Width Height Height Center Flue Width Diameter Diameter 20" HIGH GLASS 38-3/16 20-7/8 41-3/4 3-ST-20-GL 8" 10" [970] [508} [1,067] [1,168]...
  • Page 7 A. See Through DIMENSIONS B-VENT TOP VIEW [305] [13] 3 [76] RECESSED 1 25/32 [45] FRONT VIEW 3 [76] 3’-7’ 8’ [381] [432] [16] ACCESS PANEL FRONT AND REAR [13] LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE VIEW VIEW 3’-7’ 8’ 6-1/8 7-1/ [156] [181 ACCESS PANEL...

  • Page 8: Gas & Electric Access Dimensions (3', 4', 5', 6' & 7')

    BACK SIDE VIEW PILOT SIDE VIEW ELECTRIC ELECTRIC 3” GAS 3” GAS 2X 2 27/32" 1 1/2" 1 25/32" 1 1/2" 2X 1 19/32" 2 3/4" 2 7/32" 3 7/32" 2 7/32" 5 13/32" 11 1/8" 2X 5 13/32" FRONT VIEW 2X 2 29/32"...

  • Page 9: Gas & Electric Access Dimensions (8')

    BACK SIDE VIEW PILOT SIDE VIEW ELECTRIC 3" GAS 3" GAS 1 1/2" 1 25/32" 1 19/32" 1 11/16" 5 13/32" 2 27/32" 2 3/4" 3 7/32" 2 7/32" 2 7/32" 11 1/8" FRONT VIEW ELECTRIC 2X 2 29/32" 2X 5 13/32" 2X 3 31/32"...

  • Page 10: Installation Overview

    C. SPECIFICATIONS Propane Model # DESCRIPTION B-VENT REG PV IN-LINE PV BTU’S ORIFICE ORIFICE 3-ST-X-GL X = ANY HEIGHT 8" 10" RS012 RSIF160 40,000 (2X) #43 (2X) #55 4-ST-X-GL X = ANY HEIGHT 8” 10” RS012 RSIF160 60,000 (3X) #43 (3X) #55 5-ST-X-GL X = ANY HEIGHT...

  • Page 11: Clearances

    F. CLEARANCES From unit left & right sides 1" 25mm Unit top to ceiling 6" 152mm Unit side to adjacent sidewall 1" 25mm CLEARANCES SHOWN ARE MINIMUM TO COMBUSTIBLES NON-COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND FINISHING MATERIALS ALLOWED RIGHT UP TO THE FIREPLACE. 1/2”...

  • Page 12: Prepare The Fireplace

    3 - PREPARE THE FIREPLACE CAUTION: FIREPLACE IS NOT LOAD-BEARING. NOTE: OTHER CLEARANCES APPLY. ALL CLEARANCES MUST BE MAINTAINED. A. STANDOFF INSTALLATION LOOSEN SCREW LOOSEN SCREW AND FOLD EACH AND FOLD EACH STANDOFF STANDOFF LOOSENED SCREW REMOVE REMOVE SECOND SCREW SECOND SCREW PIVOT FOLDED STANDOFF AND SECURE...
  • Page 13 3 - PREPARE THE FIREPLACE B. NAILING TABS Figure 3B.1 Figure 3B.3 STEP 1: Refer to Figure 3B.1 The four (4) nailing tabs will be shipped in a Bend the two (2) small tabs out on each Set each nailing tab in place and secure nailing tabs at the perforated lines.

  • Page 14: Framing & Mantel Requirements

    Section 8 (Venting) 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 may be used. PANELS INTO THE FIREPLACE. FINISHING MATERIALS MUST NOT OVERLAP THE DIMENSIONS HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN IN SECTION 2 (DIMENSIONS).

  • Page 15: Framing Dimensions

    See Through FRAMING DIMENSIONS IMPORTANT:FIREPLACE IS NOT LOAD-BEARING. MINIMUM NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE OPEN AIR SPACE Framing Framing Framing INCHES [MM] Width Height Depth 43-3/4 3-ST-20-GL [1,111] [1,321] [584] 6” [152] 55-3/4 4-ST-20-GL [1,416] [1,321] [584] 67-3/4 5-ST-20-GL [1,721] [1,321] [584] 79-3/4 6-ST-20-GL [2,026] [1,321]...

  • Page 16: Mantel Requirements

    as a non-combustible backer cement board. 1/2” [12.7mm] minimum thickness must be used in the space* between the 8' units. Notes About TV Placement: WARNING! Risk of Fire A mantel is not required if you are placing a TV above the opening. 12"...

  • Page 17: Mantel Requirements

    as a non-combustible backer cement board. 1/2” [12.7mm] minimum thickness must be used in the space* between the 8' units. Notes About TV Placement: WARNING! Risk of Fire A mantel is not required if you are placing a TV above the opening. 12"...

  • Page 18: Glass Frame Assembly

    6 - GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY A. GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION GLASS GLASS Upper Groove Quality Suction Cup LOWER FILLER STRIP SITS OVER GLASS CLIPS LOWER FILLER STRIP SITS OVER GLASS CLIPS Lower Groove GLASS CLIP GLASS CLIP Figure 6B.1 Figure 6A THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY WHEN REMOVING AND INSTALLING GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY.

  • Page 19: Install Glass Frame Assembly/Glass Edge Protectors

    6 - GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY B. INSTALL GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: PLASTIC GLASS EDGE PROTECTORS U-Shaped See Figure 6B.2 Edge Protector Inner Glass Unwrap the panes of glass carefully making sure to protect the edges. Apply the suction cups to the inner glass assembly, following instructions included with the suction cups.
  • Page 20 7 - GAS LINE SPECIFICATIONS 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. 3.5 inches W.C. ORIFICE SIZE in Section 2.C in Section 2.C...

  • Page 21: Venting

    8 - VENTING STOP: MAINTAIN ALL CLEARANCES AS STATED IN THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL. Figure 7 A. APPROVED VENTING OUTSIDE STANDARD IN-LINE Model # DESCRIPTION B-VENT POWERVENT POWERVENTV 3-ST-X-GL X = ANY HEIGHT 8" 10" RS012 RSIF160 4-ST-X-GL X = ANY HEIGHT 8”...

  • Page 22: Chimney Collar Dimensions

    8 - VENTING D. RS SERIES POWERVENT SPECIFICATIONS A power vent (RS-12 & RS014) is approved for use with this appliance. It is crucial that all B-Vent pipe and elbow joints, and the longitudinal seam are sealed using a high temperature RTV Silicone and/or foil tape. MODEL Axial vane Axial vane...
  • Page 23 8 - VENTING F. RSIF SERIES POWERVENT SPECIFICATIONS An in-line power vent (RSIF160 or RSIF180 is approved for use with this appliance. It is crucial that all B-Vent pipe and elbow joints, and the longitudi- nal seam are sealed using a high temperature RTV Silicone and/or foil tape. 2.37 in.
  • Page 24 D. IN-LINE POWERVENT PREPARATIONS Perform the following steps when installing the RSIF180 on 6', 7' & 8' models. Attach the provided 10 inch B-Vent collar to the intake side of the powervent. The intake side is located opposite the fan motor as shown in Figure 8G.1. The 10 inch B-Vent collar is packaged separately from the powervent.

  • Page 25: In-Line Powervent Preparations - Rsif 180

    8 - VENTING ALL APPROVED VENTING BOTTOM SIDES 8 - VENTING connected to the pressure switch. (Figure 8E) Take care to keep the end of the tube clean. mounted in the IMPORTANT: THIS TUBE MUST NOT BE BENT, CLOGGED, center of the REMOVED, OR ALTERED IN ANY WAY.

  • Page 26: Vertical Terminations

    8 - VENTING K. VERTICAL TERMINATIONS • • NO SUBSTITUTION IS ACCEPTABLE. • • DO NOT use an additional speed control on this powervent. • You must use the included Capacitor. • DO NOT RECESS TERMINATION KIT INTO OUTSIDE BUILDING MATERIALS - i.e.: brick, stone, siding, etc. If necessary, extend framing so that termination kit will be exposed once building materials are installed.
  • Page 27 8 - VENTING Inside Corner Outside Corner Recessed Location A = Combustible 24” (609.6mm) F = Combustible 6” (152mm) = Non-combustible 12” (304.8mm) = Non-combustible 6” (152mm) Balcony Balcony C = Clearance from corner in with perpendicular side wall with no side wall recessed location = Combustible 24”...

  • Page 28: Powervent & Air-Intake Placement Clearances

    8 - VENTING N. POWERVENT AND AIR-INTAKE PLACEMENT CLEARANCES RS SERIES POWERVENT X = Intake X = Intake PV = Vent PV = Vent 0” 0” P.V. 0” 36” 24” 9” 9” 9” Minimum Clearance Using an In-Line Powevent Minimum Clearance Using a RS Series Powervent Intake Placed Below Vent = 24”...
  • Page 29 8 - VENTING O. VERTICAL VENT CAP LOCATION AND CLEARANCES ROOF PITCH 1.83 24” MIN (610MM) 24” MIN* (610MM) * = 24” TO A COMBUSTIBLE SIDE WALL 12” TO A NON-COMBUSTIBLE SIDE WALL IMPORTANT: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE FROM THE EDGE OF THE CAP Figure 8O Page 29 16400-7801 GST REV F...
  • Page 30 8 - VENTING P. ROOF TERMINATION CAP INSTALLATION - WITH AND WITHOUT DAMPER Roof Termination Without POWERVENT Optional Mechanical Damper MOUNTING BRACKETS OR DRILL MOUNTING HOLES TO MATCH BASE INSULATION PAD MUST BE CUT IN CENTER TO ACCOMMODATE VENT SIZE. STEEL CHIMNEY ADAPTER FLUE PIPE AND STORM FLASHING OR CHASE...
  • Page 31 8 - VENTING Wall Termination Without Optional Mechanical Damper FRAMING: DRILL 1/4” HOLES TO MATCH POWER VENT BASE INSULATION PAD MUST BE CUT IN CENTER TO ACCOMMODATE VENT SIZE USE APPROPRIATE HEAVY DUTY FASTENERS TO SECURE POWER VENT Wall Termination With Optional Mechanical Damper OPTIONAL MECHANICAL FLUE DAMPER...
  • Page 32 8 - VENTING R. OUTDOOR AIR INTAKE Vent runs utilizing 10 inch rigid metal pipe may be 110 feet with 11 elbows. We recommend insulating the intake air duct or using UL Failure to do so will result in higher operating temperatures. WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT draw intake air from an attic or crawl space.
  • Page 33 NOTE: CANNOT USE ON BAY OR FOUR SIDED DESIGNS A. OPTIONAL OUTDOOR AIR-INTAKE SIDE CHUTE COLLAR WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT DIAMETER Side Chute DESCRIPTION VIC-20 Vertical Air-intake Chute for 20" High Galaxy (3/4/5/6/7) 8-9/32 [210] 14-21/32 [372] 54-29/32 [1,395] 10 [254] VIC-2 Vertical Air-intake Chute for 24"...

  • Page 34: Inline Powervent

    A. OPTIONAL UNIVERSAL EXHAUST IN AIR-INTAKE LOUVER MODEL UNITS LOUVER-8 3', 4' & 5' Exhaust and Air-Intake LOUVER-10 6' & 7' Exhaust and Air-Intake LOUVER-12 Air-Intake ONLY This kit is an optional method of terminating the fresh air and/or exhaust for the appliance. Exhaust terminations must be installed with an FOLLOW COMPLETE inline powervent.
  • Page 35 A. ELECTRIC - AT INSTALL Powervent Voltage Chart Supply Voltage Chart (N/L1) To light the fireplace: Activate the switch. The fireplace has a pre and post timer, set at the factory for 30 seconds. The powervent will start after the switch is activated. The 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.
  • Page 36 B. ELECTRIC - SERVICE & TROUBLESHOOTING INS_CUST UL REV E Page 36...
  • Page 37 Page 37 16400-7801 GST REV F...
  • Page 38 GROUND - LOCATE THE GREEN WIRE CLUSTER CONNECT THE GREEN WIRE TAIL TO BUILDING GROUND Terminals 7 & 8 INS_CUST UL REV E Page 38...
  • Page 39 OPTIONAL Flue Damper Connection OPTIONAL TERMINALS 9 & 10 FLUE DAMPER CONNECTION TERMINAL #9 IS THE NEUTRAL CONNECTION FOR THE DAMPER MOTOR. BLACK WIRE TERMINAL #10 IS THE HOT CONNECTION FOR THE DAMPER MOTOR. RED WIRE THIS IS LOW VOLTAGE AND EXTERNAL POWER MUST NOT BE APPLIED 24 VAC DAMPER MOTOR - RED NEUTRAL DAMPER MOTOR - BLACK...
  • Page 40 OPTIONAL Flue Damper Connection OPTIONAL NOTE: OPTIONAL IF A DAMPER IS NOT USED TERMINALS 11 AND 12 HAVE A JUMPER ACROSS THEM NOTE: RED IS NOT USED AND SHOULD BE SAFELY CAPPED INS_CUST UL REV E Page 40...
  • Page 41 11 - FINISHING PANELS INTO THE FIREPLACE. FINISHING MATERIALS MUST NOT OVERLAP THE DIMENSIONS HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN ON NOTE: DO NOT NOTE: REFER TO SECTION 5 MANTEL REQUIREMENTS: NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE USING PROVIDED 1/2" STANDOFFS FOR MORE INFORMATION. D - COMBUSTIBLE OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE BACKER MATERIAL (I.E.
  • Page 42 11 - FINISHING PANELS INTO THE FIREPLACE. FINISHING MATERIALS MUST NOT OVERLAP THE DIMENSIONS HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN ON NOTE: DO NOT NOTE: REFER TO SECTION 5 MANTEL REQUIREMENTS: NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE USING PROVIDED 1/2" STANDOFFS FOR MORE INFORMATION. D - COMBUSTIBLE OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE BACKER MATERIAL (I.E.
  • Page 43 FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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 44 B. IF THE FIREPLACE DOES NOT LIGHT accumulated information on front cover and on previous page of the installation manual. If you don't smell gas, go to next step. Figure 11B or the gas supplier. disappear after several minutes. INS_CUST UL REV E Page 44...
  • Page 45 13 - PRESSURE TESTING INLET PRESSURE TEST The valve has an allen-plug on the inlet and outlet. Check for leaks. CAUTION: A LOW PRESSURE READING CAN CAUSE DELAYED IGNITION A. INSTALLING THE MEDIA Figure 13A Place the supplied glass media into the base tray. Cover the base evenly.
  • Page 46 VALVE AND ELECTRICAL ACCESS A. VENT SYSTEM • • INSTALLATION. • B. GLASS CLEANING & REPLACEMENT See Section 6 for glass installation and removal instructions. • • • • DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. • NOTE: IN CASE OF CHIPPED OR BROKEN GLASS CAUTION: LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS.
  • Page 47 C. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST PART PART NUMBER PART PART NUMBER Gas Valve Pilot Vacuum Switch Propane Conversion Kit LPK-FDN PART PART NUMBER PART PART NUMBER 8 Inch Exhaust Collar Collar LED Controller LED Remote Control Suction Cup Page 47 16400-7801 GST REV F...
  • Page 48 C. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Vertical Trim Pieces Between Glass MODEL 3-ST-3-GL 6-ST-3-GL 7-ST-3-GL 8-ST-3-GL INS_CUST UL REV E Page 48...
  • Page 49 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...
  • Page 50 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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