Star Hanger SYSTEMS 226 Galaxy Heavy Acoustical Panels Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Star Hanger Systems
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226 GALAXY, HEAVY ACOUSTICAL PANELS,
DIRECT TO SHEETROCK, INSTALLATION GUIDE
226 Galaxy Heavy Acoustical Panels
Required Tools; 225 Galaxy, 229 Galaxy Alignment Pins, 236 Combination Screws,
Dead Blow Hammer or 965 Galaxy Hammer, 919 Carbide Tipped Drill 5/16”, 911
Carbide Tipped Drill 1-1/4”, Forstner Drill, 952 Pop Toggle.| When shipped in
a pre-assembled flat packed kit, the tools required for customer installation
are minimal. Tools required for “Customer DIY Installation”: 229 Galaxy
Alignment Pins, 236 Combination Screws, 919 Carbide Tipped Drill 5/16”, 911
Carbide Tipped Drill 1-1/4”, 952 Pop Toggle.
Layout the perimeter of the panels on the walls with a blue chalk line.
Confirm that the panel layout is workable with field alignmen electrical and
any other requirements.| 225 Galaxy should be drilled about 2” off the panel
corners to firmly hold the panels. Drill the holes with a 911 Carbide Tipped
Drill 1-1/4”, Forstner Drill, 3/8” deep.
Install the 224 Galaxy flush with the panel surface using a DeadBlow Hammer.|
Using pliers insert the 229 Galaxy Alignment Pins into the 225 Galaxy.
Set the panels on top of the reveal strips and push them firmly into the
drywall to mark the locations for the 236 Combination Screws.| Drill a 5/16”
hole in the positions indicated by the 211 Alignment Pins
Install 952 Pop Toggle and 236 Combination Screws. Push red the setting stick
into the 952 Pop Toggle to force the arms to pop out in the back. Using a
drill set on low torque gently snug the screws. (TIP: Do not over tighten the
screw, it can compress into the sheetrock.)| The reveals can be quickly
painted, or you can use 1/32” plastic laminate with contact cement.
To install the panels they must be carefully realigned with the mounting
screws. Then push them straight into place firmly, you should hear them click
and lock in position. (TIP: Use reveal spacers to quickly locate the position
of the panel.)| The panels are permanently removable for maintenance.
The Galaxies are not suitable for frequently used access panels.
Required Tools; 226 Galaxy, 229 Galaxy Alignment Pins, 239 Machine
Screws, Dead Blow Hammer or 965 Galaxy Hammer, 917 Drill & Tap
combination, 10-24 Thread, 911 Carbide Tipped Drill 1-1/4” Forstner Drill|
Determine the location of the sign and lightly mark the location,use tape on
the door if it’s too hard to mark.
The 226 Galaxy can be field installed using a 911 Carbide TippedDrill 1-1/4”,
Forstner Drill| The 226 Galaxy can be plant installed flush with the back of
the sign, allowing signs to be shipped flat with the hardware installed. A
plant prepared CNC cut sign and layout template,including the centers for the
mounting screws, makes the field installation very quick.
Place 229 Galaxy Alignment Pins in each 226 Galaxy to mark the sign.
Alignment Pins are reusable.| Carefully place the sign in the correct position
and bump the sign in each corner to mark the location of each mounting screw.
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