Monessen Hearth IDV380NVC, IDV490NVC, IDV490PVC, IDV380PVC Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements

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MassachusettsIDV380/IDV490 FireplaceResidentsInsert Only — Please read and follow these special requirements

NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS

This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Any residence with a direct vent product must have a CO detector installed in the residence.

Installation of the fireplace or vented gas log in the State of Massachusetts requires the damper to be permanently removed or welded in the fully open position.

In addition, a naturally vented gas log may not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom in the State of Massachusetts.

Flex line installation must not exceed 36 inches and must have a T shutoff valve.

NOTE REGARDING VENT FREE PRODUCTS

This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

In addition, vent free products may not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom regardless of size or type in the State of Massachusetts.

Flex line installation must not exceed 36 inches and must have a T shutoff valve.

CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS

(2)Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements:

(a)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:

1.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 equipment. 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

a.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.

b.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.

2.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.

3.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.”

4.Inspection. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation 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.

(b)Exemptions: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:

1.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

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

(c)Manufacturer requirements — Gas Equipment Venting System Provided. When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting 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:

1.Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and

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

(d)Manufacturer requirements — Gas Equipment Venting System Not Provided. When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the flue gases, but identifies “special venting systems,” the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:

1.The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and

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

(e)A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design

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Contents IDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert IDV380/IDV490 Fireplace Insert Owner Important Safety InformationInstaller Important Safety Information and code approval Code ApprovalHigh Elevations Product featuresProduct Specifications GAS pressuresInsert dimensions IDV380 IDV490Before You Start Installation InformationInstallation Planning Clearances Mantel Clearances Hearth RequirementsInstallation Insert PlacementInstallation ZERO-CLEARANCE Metal Fireplace RequirementsInstallation Precautions Venting RequirementsVenting installation Altitude ConsiderationsVent Configurations Manifold Removal and Installation Installation items needed Insert InstallationInstalling gas piping to fireplace location Check gas typeInsert installation Propane/LPCheck for gas leaks Check GAS PressureDo not use open flame to Electrical Wiring Remote Wall mounted SwitchLog placement Installing Logs and Rock Wool Ember Material in FireboxPin on burner. Figure Top Y Log #7 Installing On/Off switch Surround installationInstall Surround Installing Doors Door and Filigree installationInstalling Filigree panels and cabi- net door frame Never use an open flame to check for gas leak What to do if YOU Smell GASInitial lighting Approved leak testing method Operating InstructionsLighting the burner Main burner switchAdjusting blower speed Pilot positionAIR Shutter Adjustment Natural GAS only Adjust the AIR ShutterGlass Replacement Venting system Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning glass Pilot and burner flamesFirebox cleaning Maintaining your heater’s appearanceMaintenance Yearly service procedureTroubleshooting Blower Removal and Assembly Blower Parts ListReplacement Parts Replacement Parts IDV380NVC IDV380PVC IDV490NVC IDV490PVCIDV380/IDV490 Fireplace Insert IDV380/IDV490 Fireplace Insert Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements Basic Warranty Lifetime WarrantyFive Year Warranty If Warranty Service is NeededEfficiency Ratings Mhsc
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IDV380NVC, IDV490NVC, IDV380PVC, IDV490PVC specifications

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