Heat & Glo LifeStyle PALOMA-BZ-MOD 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 finished grade in the area of the venting, in- cluding 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 addi- tion, the installing plumber or gas fitter 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 qualified 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 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 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 certified.

Signage

A metal or plastic identification 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) inch 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 “Equip- ment 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 sep- arate 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 flue gases, but identifies “special venting systems”, the following requirements shall be satisfied 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 What to do if you smell gas ModelsHomeowner Reference Information CongratulationsTable of Contents Listing and Code Approvals Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation of Carbon Monoxide DetectorsGetting Started Design and Installation ConsiderationsTools and Supplies Needed Inspect Appliance and ComponentsSelecting Appliance Location Framing and ClearancesIt is permissible to place the appliance on carpet Clearances to CombustiblesVent Termination Minimum Clearances Termination LocationsAlcove Applications Venting Components Vent InformationUse of Elbows Measuring StandardsVenting Guidelines How to Use the Vent GraphAdding Venting Components Horizontal Termination203 mm 178 mm 152 mm Fold Strap Vertical Termination Continue to assemble pipe sections until the height Twist-lock the vent cap and seal Secure the Vent SectionsCathedral Ceiling Disassemble Vent SectionsClass a Metal Chimney Type a Existing Masonry ChimneyTo determine the length of flex needed, measure from Opening in Masonry Wall Assembling Slim Line Trim Ring and Heat Shield Installing Slim Line Trim Ring and Heat ShieldSlim Line Wall Thimble FIG. C Minimum Clearance Gas Pressures Gas InformationFuel Conversion Check for GAS Leaks Gas ConnectionConnecting to the Appliance Recommendation for WireIntelliFire Ignition System Wiring Wire Size Max. LengthLoss of Power and Battery Backup Usage Junction Box Wired to Wall Switch Wall Switch Installation for Fan OptionalUnbolting Appliance from the Pallet Appliance SetupRemove Shipping Materials Leveling and Lagging Down the Appliance AccessoriesTop to Rear Vent Conversion Air Shutter Settings Shutter AdjustmentInstalling the Vent Restrictor Installation Installing Rock Media and Ember MaterialLeft Rock Cluster Optional Blower Installation precautionsFAN Base Contacts FAN Bracket 28 Blower Wiring Diagram Recommended operating proceduresRemote receiver Remote ControlsInstalling flame control solenoid RED Wiring the flame control solenoidInner Glass Door Assembly Replacement Front Door Glass Assembly ReplacementControls Operating InstructionsBefore Lighting Appliance Final inspection by Lighting Instructions IPIAfter Appliance is Lit Frequently Asked QuestionsInitial Break-in Procedure IntelliFire Ignition System TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Ues to spark, and main Before servicing Maintaining and Servicing ApplianceInspect Maintenance Tasks Maintenance TasksHearth Pad Appliance Dimension DiagramReference Materials SLP Series Vent Components Vent Components DiagramComponents Vent Components ListPart number list on following Rock PlacementService Parts At Depot Service Parts ListStocked #22 Bottom Plate Assembly NGK-DXV Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime WarrantyWarranty Conditions Contact Information

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