Quadra-Fire 839-1340, 839-1320, 839-1290 Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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NOTE: The following requirements reference various Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this document.

G.Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied:

Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors

At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gas fitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the floor level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber or gas fitter shall observe that a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served by the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equip- ment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of qualified licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.

In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery back- up may be installed on the next adjacent floor level.

In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.

Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.

Signage

A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size, “GAS VENT DIRECTLY

BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS.”

Inspection

The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installa- tion unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a) 1 through 4.

Exemptions

The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)

1 through 4:

The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and

Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separated from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.

MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS

Gas Equipment Venting System Provided

When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment provides a vent- ing system design or venting system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include:

Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting sys- tem design or the venting system components; and

A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.

Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided

When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall hor- izontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the flue gases, but identifies “special vent- ing systems”, the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:

The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and

The “special venting system” shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and detailed installation instructions.

A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all vent- ing instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appli- ance or equipment at the completion of the installation.

See Gas Connection section for additional Common- wealth of Massachusetts requirements.

January 3, 2007

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Contents Do Discardnot What to do if you smell gasDo not Discard this Manual Manufactured Date Table of Contents 1Listing and Code Approvals Manufacturer Requirements Requirements for the Commonwealth of MassachusettsBELOW. Keep Clear of ALL Obstructions Getting Started Design & Installation ConsiderationsInspect Appliance & Components Tools and Supplies NeededSelecting Appliance Location Appliance Location and ClearancesClearances Design Purposes onlyVent Termination Minimum Clearances 4Termination LocationsAlcove Applications Venting Components Vent InformationUse of Elbows Measuring StandardsExceptions for Horizontal Installations How to Use the Vent GraphVenting Guidelines Vertical Distance from Appliance to 90 ElbowType B Rear Installations for Use with Rear Vent Kit Up & Out Installations for Top Vent ConfigurationsHorizontal Termination Type aRear Vent 203mm Step Vertical TerminationDirect Vent Pipe Wood Screws Twist-lock the vent cap and seal Cathedral Ceiling Class a Metal Chimney Existing Masonry Chimney Type a Up & Out Installations for Top Vent ConfigurationsCap Retro Connector Converting to LP Gas Gas InformationFuel Conversions Propane Natural GAS Valve Regulator ReplacementPressure Gas PressuresCheck for GAS Leaks Gas ConnectionConnecting to the Appliance Recommendation for WireStanding Pilot Ignition System Wiring Wire Size Max. LengthON/OFF Top to Rear Vent Conversion Appliance SetupRemove Shipping Materials Leg Leveling System AccessoriesFor Both Quartet and Solitaire Fronts Front Installation Fronts shipped attached to faceBrick Installation Qty Description Positioning the LogsMineral Wool Blower Installation Glass Door Assembly Replacement31 Blower Wiring Diagram Shutter Adjustment Damper AdjustmentFor TOP or Rear Vent Installations Make adjustmentControls Operating InstructionsBefore Lighting Appliance Lighting Appliance For Your Safety Read Before LightingAfter Appliance is Lit Frequently Asked QuestionsInitial Break-in Procedure Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingBe Placed in this Opening After servicing Maintaining and Servicing Your ApplianceNecessary. USE Caution When CLEANING/HANDLING Ceramic Burner Maintenance Tasks InspectReference Materials Appliance Dimension DiagramVent Components Diagram Miscellaneous Vent Components ListItem # Description TopazBRNR-TOPAZ RD. Service Parts List cont’dRV-TPZ-CLG RV-TPZ-CCRRV-TPZ-CSB RV-TPZ-CWLCast Parts Individual Pieces RE. Accessories Warranty Policy This page Intentionally Left Blank Quadra-Fire · Topaz · 7009-113E January 3 This page Intentionally Left Blank Dealer Telephone TopazContact Information