Heat & Glo LifeStyle Escape-42DV owner manual 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.

H.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 fi nished grade in the area of the venting, in- cluding but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfi ed:

Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors

At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gas fi tter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the fl oor level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addi- tion, the installing plumber or gas fi tter shall observe that a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detec- tor 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 qualifi ed licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.

In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fu- eled 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 fl oor 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 dur- ing 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 accor- dance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certifi ed.

Signage

A metal or plastic identifi cation plate shall be permanent- ly 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 fu- eled heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) in. in size, “GAS

VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OB- STRUCTIONS”.

Inspection

The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizon- tally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector ob- serves 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 fu- eled equipment installed in a room or structure separate 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 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:

•Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system 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 horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not pro- vide the parts for venting the fl ue gases, but identifi es “special venting systems”, the following requirements shall be satisfi ed by the manufacturer:

•The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment in- stallation instructions; and

•The “special venting systems” shall be Product Ap- proved by the Board, and the instructions for that sys- tem shall include a parts list and detailed installation instructions.

A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Ap- proved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equip- ment, 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.

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

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Contents Model What to do if you smell gasCongratulations Homeowner Reference InformationTable of Contents User GuideAppliance Setup TroubleshootingFinishing Reference MaterialsLimited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime WarrantyWarranty Conditions Listing and Code Approvals Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors Requirements for the Commonwealth of MassachusettsYour Fireplace Gas Fireplace SafetyOperating Instructions User Guide Fixed Glass Assembly Wall Controls and Wall SwitchesClear Space Decorative Doors and FrontsLighting Instructions IPI Final inspection byFrequently Asked Questions After Fireplace is LitMaintenance and Service Maintenance Tasks-Qualified Service Technician Gasket Seal and Glass Assembly InspectionVenting LogsBurner Ignition and Operation IPI Pilot Flame PatternsGetting Started Typical Appliance SystemInspect Appliance and Components Design and Installation ConsiderationsTools and Supplies Needed Framing and Clearances Selecting Appliance LocationConstructing the Appliance Chase ClearancesCombustible Mantel Legs or Wall Projections Mantel and Wall ProjectionsCombustible Mantels Hearth Extension Fireplace sitting on combustible surfaceTermination Locations Vent Termination Minimum ClearancesCovered Alcove Applications Porch, deck or balconyVent Information and Diagrams Approved PipeVent Table Key Use of ElbowsH1+ H2 Vent Diagrams Top Vent Horizontal Termination One ElbowTwo Elbows Top Vent Horizontal Termination Three Elbows 12 ft V1 + V2 + H1 = 50 ft .2 m Max Top Vent Vertical Termination Three Elbows Ht MaxVent Clearances and Framing Pipe Clearances to CombustiblesWall Penetration Framing Combustible Wall PenetrationInstall the Ceiling Firestop Pipe DVPInstall Attic Insulation Shield Installing the Optional Heat-ZoneGas Kit Flat Ceiling Installation Vaulted Ceiling InstallationSecuring and Leveling the Appliance Removing Non-combustible Facing Ma- terial AssemblyAppliance Preparation Installing Non-combustible Facing Material MaterialInstalling Vent Pipe Attach Vent to the Firebox AssemblyAssemble Vent Sections Assemble Pipe SectionsAssemble Slip Sections Secure the Vent SectionsRotate Seams for Disassembly Disassemble Vent SectionsInstall Metal Roof Flashing Assemble and Install Storm CollarInstall Vertical Termination Cap Heat Shield Requirements for Horizontal TerminationInstall Horizontal Termination Cap DVP-HPC1 DVP-HPC2Gas Information Fuel ConversionGas Pressure Gas ConnectionWiring Requirements Optional Accessories RequirementsIntelliFire Ignition System Wiring Electrical InformationDetail a Electrical Service and Repair Junction Box Installation Splatter Guard To install the Splatter GuardFinishing Facing Material Noncombustible Facing Diagram Finishing Materials RequirementsAppliance Setup Step Log Set Assembly LOGS-ESCAPE42 Models Escape-42DVInstall the Log Assembly LOG #1 SRV2012-081 Three LOG #2 SRV2012-082 TwoLOG #5 SRV2012-085 LOG #3 SRV2052-083LOG #4 SRV2012-084 LOG #6 SRV2052-086 LOG #7 SRV2012-087LOG #8 SRV2012-088 Final StepAir Shutter Settings Install the MeshAir Shutter Setting IntelliFire Ignition System TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Ues to spark, and main Appliance Dimension Diagram Reference MaterialsVent Components Diagrams DVP-AS2DVP-TRAP1 DVP-TRAP2 DVP-TRAPK1 DVP-TRAPK2 DVP-HPC1 DVP-HPC2 RF6M RF12M 12-1/2 Optional Wire Harness Description Part NumberContact Information

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