GALAXY SUPREME FIREPLACES
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Figure 1 - Combustion Air Control
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Read the following brief instructions before using
your fireplace.
The Galaxy is not intended to serve as a primary source of heat. A primary source of heat must be available in the home that
the Galaxy is installed in. Supreme is not responsible for heating costs related to other sources of heat.
2.1 Fuel
The Galaxy is designed to burn dry, natural, seasoned wood having a moisture content below 20%. The optimum log length
is 16-18 inches, preferably split in halves or quarters and left to dry under a cover or away from the elements for a minimum
of one year prior to use.
Use good quality dry cordwood only. DO NOT burn coal, construction lumber, plastics, garbage or other foreign materials
in your fireplace. Gas logs cannot be used with the Galaxy. Use solid wood fuel only.
Do not over fire the Galaxy. Over firing will damage the fireplace, is hazardous and will void the warranty.
Do not burn paper, newspaper, cardboard, pine tree branches or construction materials.
WARNING: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liguids to start
or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace while it is in use.
Ecological or compressed logs containing chemical additives are not tested and approved to be used with the Galaxy. Using
them will overheat and damage the fireplace and void the warranty. Ecological or compressed logs that are 100% wood and
contain no other additives can be safely used in the Galaxy. Never use more than three of these logs at a time. Using more is
not only dangerous, but will damage the fireplace and void the warranty. Follow the ecological log manufacturer’s safety
guidelines and recommendations and be sure that they are intended for use in fireplaces. Reload only once the previous load
of wood has been consumed and only a small flame remains.
WARNING: Do not keep the door open while the fireplace is lit.
2.2 First Fires
Due to oil residues and the curing of the paint of the fireplace, an odor can be smelled during the first 2 to 3 fires of the
Galaxy. Open a widow or a door near the fireplace to ventilate the house during the first fire.
2.3 The Combustion Air Control
The burn rate and the heat output are related to the
amount of combustion air. The combustion air
control of the Galaxy has two components: the
Easy-Light and the Burn Rate Selector (see figure
1).
2.3.1 Operating the Combustion Air Control
When starting the fire or when adding a new charge
of wood, the fireplace needs additional air in order
to establish a good fire. When the wood starts to
burn properly, the amount of air can be reduced
depending on the heating requirements.
The left combustion control lever is the Easy-Light mechanism (see figure 1). When starting a fire or adding a new load of
wood, the Easy-Light must be pushed in to allow a primary source of air to enter the firebox.
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