Star Manufacturing GPB-14, G12-Y, G8-Y, G14-Y, G18-Y User Manual

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Star Manufacturing International Inc. - 10 Sunnen Drive - P.O. Box 430129 - St. Louis, MO 63143-3800

Model G8-Y (8 oz) &

G12-Y (12 oz)

Model G14-Y (14 oz) or

G18-Y (18 oz) on Model

GPB-14 Base

S262/0038

GALAXY POPCORN MACHINES

Models G8-Y, G12-Y, G14-Y & G18-Y

Features/Benefits:

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Star’s Galaxy popcorn machines bring smell, taste and fun to a variety of
foodservice operations.

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Available in 8, 12, 14 and 18 oz. kettle sizes to fit any foodservice volume
requirements.

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Euro style design with etched glass makes Galaxy Popcorn machines an
attractive addition to any foodservice operation.

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Pops 170 to 360 one ounce servings of Star’s quality Chief’s Choice brand
popcorn per hour (Contact factory for details).

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Kettle design allows safe and easy dispensing of your popped corn into
the cabinet.

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Heated stainless steel corn deck keeps your popcorn fresh and crisp.

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Heavy-duty aluminum posts, plexiglass door and stainless steel
construction provide strength, durability and maintenance free operation.

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A magnetic catch holds the one-piece kettle lid up for easy and safe
loading of Chief’s Choice popcorn.

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Clear two-piece plexiglass door with aluminum hinge and magnetic catch
stands up to constant use.

★ Features stainless steel drawer for easy removal of old maids (unpopped

kernels).

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Top control panel has two on/off switches:

Top switch is for kettle heat.
Bottom is for corn deck and heat lamp.

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Optional bases and carts available to convert your counter top popcorn
machine into a floor model machine.

Applications:

The Galaxy popcorn popper brings life to every party. Perfect for
convenience stores, concessions, recreational facilities and fun centers,
restaurants, bars, theaters or wherever you want to pop and dispense
delicious popcorn.

Quality Construction:

Galaxy popcorn poppers are constructed with nickel plated steel kettle with
stainless steel exterior shell. Kettle is heated by thermostatically controlled
spiral sheathed elements and supported by cast aluminum alloy twin hanger
arms. Infrared heat lamp with a stainless steel safety cage and a sheathed
element under stainless steel deck. Popper cabinet has three full length plexi­glass panels with aluminum alloy corner posts. Access doors are 3/4” plexi­glass with full length aluminum alloy hinges with a clear lexan drop panel.
Popper is complete with a 6’ lead in cord and NEMA plug.

Warranty:

Galaxy popcorn popper is covered by Star’s one year parts and labor
warranty.

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Dimensions Electrical

Popping Cap. Shipping (A) (B) (C)

Description Per Hour Weight Width Depth Height
Model Ibs. Inches Inches Inches
No. (kg) (cm) (cm) (cm) Volts Watts Amp. NEMA
G8-Y 8 Oz. Popper 170 1 Oz. 99 21-1/8 21-1/8 35-1/2 120*** 1736 14.5 5-15P***

Servings (44.9) (53.6) (53.6) (90.1) 240 7.2 6-15P

G12-Y 12 Oz. Popper 240 1 Oz. 99 21-1/8 21-1/8 35-1/2 120 2136 17.8* 5-20P***

Servings (44.9) (53.6) (53.6) (90.1) 240 8.9 6-15P

G14-Y 14 Oz. Popper 280 1 Oz. 125 28-1/8 24-1/8 35-1/2 120 2416 20.1*** 5-30P

Servings (56.7 ) (71.4) (61.2) (90.1) 240 10 6-15P

G18-Y 18 Oz. Popper 360 1 Oz. 125 28-1/8 24-1/8 35-1/2 240 2816 11.7 6-15P

Servings (56.7) (71.4) (61.2) (90.1)

Galaxy Bases
GPB-8 Base for G8 & G12 Poppers 70 21-1/8 21-1/8 33-1/2

(31.7) (53.6) (53.6) (85.0)
GPB-14 Base for G14 & G18 Poppers 81 28-1/8 24-1/8 33-1/2

(36.7) (71.4) (61.2) (85.0)
Galaxy Cart
GPC-8 Cart for G8 & G12 Poppers 74 21-1/8 21-1/8 33

(33.6) (53.6) (53.6) (83.8)
GPC-14 Cart for G14 & G18 Poppers 85 28-1/8 24-1/8 33

(38.6) (71.4) (61.2) (83.8)

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Star Manufacturing International Inc. - 10 Sunnen Drive - P.O. Box 430129 - St. Louis, MO 63143-3800

Popcorn machine cabinet is constructed with aluminum alloy corner posts and tempered glass panels. The popping kettle is constructed of
nickel plated steel and stainless steel shell. Kettle is heated by spiral sheath elements and is thermostatically controlled. An aluminum transfer
plate is attached to bottom of kettle to provide equal heat distribution and heat retention in the popping kettle. The kettle is supported by cast alu­minum alloy twin hanger arms which provide the safest operation. The kettle pivots on its own axis providing maximum utilization of cabinet and
provides easy removal of popcorn.

A gearless agitator shaft with an easily removable stainless steel agitator is provided for optimum popping results. An infra-red heat lamp with a
stainless steel safety cage and a sheath element under the stainless steel corn deck are provided to keep popped corn fresh and warm. A
stainless steel old maid drawer is provided. Lighted switches that control the kettle, agitator motor and warming functions is standard.

Cabinet has plexiglass doors with full length aluminum alloy hinges and a clear lexan drop panel. Machine is supplied with a 6 ft. lead-in cord and
plug. Units are National Sanitation Foundation approved, listed by Underwriters Laboratories or CSA approved. Optional matching carts and bases
to convert to free standing units available. Printed in the U.S.A.

Typical Specifications

Accessories

C

B

A

***Not CSA Approved

Due to periodic changes in designs, methods, procedures, policies and regulations, the specifications contained in this sheet are subject to change without notice. While Star

Manufacturing exercises good faith efforts to provide information that is accurate, we are not responsible for errors or omissions in information provided or conclusions reached as

a result of using the specifications. By using the information provided, the user assumes all risks in connection with such use.

*Requires 20 Amp dedicated line. **Requires 30 Amp dedicated line.

Specifications

GALAXY POPCORN MACHINES

Model G8-Y, G12-Y, G14-Y & G18-Y

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