Empire Comfort Systems 2, 1, 3)(N Requirements for Massachusetts, Keep Clear of ALL Obstructions

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REQUIREMENTS FOR 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:

1.INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gasfitter 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 gasfitter 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. Eachcarbonmonoxidedetectorasrequiredinaccordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.

3.SIGNAGE.Ametal 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.

(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 instruction.

(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 instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.

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Contents Installation Instructions Table of Contents Important Safety Information LP-GAS Warning Odor Safety Information for Users of LP GASKeep Clear of ALL Obstructions Requirements for MassachusettsIntroduction DVVK-4TSP SpecificationsDVVK-4TP DVVK-4RPDVD32 DVD36 DVD42 DVD48 Fireplace DimensionsDim Clearances Mantel Chart FigureClearance to Combustibles Combustible MaterialLocating Fireplace GAS Supply Installing a New Main Gas CockRecommended Gas Pipe Diameter Checking Manifold PressuresConverting flue take-off to rear venting Rear Vent ConversionSpecial Vent Systems Vent Pipe Clearance InstallationFraming and Finishing Finishing Figures 13 Flush Mount Mantel Installation FigureFraming Figure VERTICAL, 90 Elbow with Horizontal Termination Flush Wall InstallationVERTICAL, 90 Elbow to Horizontal OUT the Wall Horizontal ONLY, Straight OUT the BackDim Venting Fireplace TOP Venting Graph Dimensions in FeetTo Use the Vent Graph Figure Example aVenting Fireplace TOP Below Grade InstallationCutting the Hole Figures Fireplace Hard Elbow Dimensions SeriesFireplace Flex Pipe 90 Degree Bend Series Positioning the FireplaceExamples TOP Vent RUN Venting Fireplace Rear Examples Rear Vent RUN Information on Various Venting Routes and Components Vertical Sidewall InstallationsTermination Clearances Vent Clearances Special Venting Components Simpson Duravent Installing Vent Components FigureVent System Identification Installing Firestops Installing Support Brackets FigureFraming and Finishing Horizontal Firestops FigureSee Horizontal Termination Page 29 and Vertical Termination Vertical Firestops Figures 40, 41Horizontal Termination Parts Verification DVVK-4RE Vent KIT Installation InstructionsInstalling Wall Thimble/Firestop Assembly DVVK-4RE Vent KIT Installation Instructions Connecting to Rigid Vent System Parts ListDVVK-4F Flex Vent Instructions InstallationInstalling the Vent System in a Chase General MaintenanceVertical Termination Determining Minimum Vent Height Above the RoofReassembly and Resealing Vent Pipe System Installation of Vertical Inlet BaffleEmber Material Placement on Burner LOG Placement 5 LOG SETLOG Placement 7 LOG SET Millivolt System Operating InstructionsInitial Lighting Pilot Flame FigureTRW Standing Pilot Wiring Diagram Personal injury or loss of life Standing Pilot Lighting InstructionsFrequent pilot outage problem Standing Pilot TroubleshootingPilot and main burner extinguish while in operation Glass sootsElectric 120 volt Operated Remote Control Frec Direct Ignition Wiring DiagramOptional Remote Control What to do if YOU Smell GAS Direct Ignition Lighting InstructionsInitial Start UP GAS Line Purge Direct Ignition TroubleshootingSymptom Check Action Valve Conversion Direct Ignition PROPANE/LP GAS ConversionMaxitrol Valve Conversion Please Note Maintenance and ServiceParts List Parts View Wiring FBB4 Optional Variable Speed Blower InstallationBlower Motor Blower WheelsVolt AC Optional Brick Liner Installation Instructions Junction BOX Wiring Installation InstructionsAccessory Description Model Number AccessoriesHerringbone Aged BrickMission Arch Leaf Decorative AccessoriesLeaf Rectangle Mission Rectangle Plain Rectangle Leaf Arch Mission Arch Plain ArchService Notes HOW to Order Repair PartsService Notes Service Notes Service Notes Comfort Systems

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