Empire Comfort Systems DVP48FP9(1,3)(N,P)-1, DVP42FP9(1,3)(N,P)-1 Requirements for Massachusetts

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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.INSTALLATIONOFCARBONMONOXIDEDETECTORS. 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. 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.

(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 shal 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 Intermittent Pilot Millivolt Standing PilotRemote RF Models Effective DateMain Title Important Safety Information Some Points to Remember LP-GAS Warning OdorNo Odor Detected Odor Fade Vent Directly BELOW. Keep Clear of ALL Obstructions Requirements for MassachusettsIntroduction Fireplace Dimensions SpecificationsLocating Fireplace ClearancesChecking Manifold Pressures Installing a New Main Gas CockGAS Supply Converting flue take-off to rear venting Rear Vent ConversionVent Pipe Clearance InstallationFraming and Finishing Finishing Figures 12 Flush Mount Mantel Installation FigureFraming Figure Combustible Surround Installation Flush Wall InstallationVent Runs Figures 14, 15, 16, 17 VERTICAL, 90 Elbow with Horizontal TerminationModel VERTICAL, 90 Elbow to Horizontal OUT the WallTo Use the Vent Graph Figure Venting Fireplace TOPExample a Example BTypical Basement Installation Below Grade InstallationCutting the Hole Figures Positioning the FireplaceExamples TOP Vent RUN Venting Fireplace Rear Dimensions in FeetExamples Rear Vent RUN Information on Various Venting Routes and Components Vertical Sidewall InstallationsTermination Clearances Vent Clearances Vent System Identification Installing Vent Components FigureFraming and Finishing Installing Support Brackets FigureSee Horizontal Termination Page 25 and Vertical Termination Horizontal TerminationDVVK-5F Flex Vent Instructions InstallationInstalling the Vent System in a Chase General MaintenanceVertical Termination Determining Minimum Vent Height Above the RoofVertical Termination Reassembly and Resealing Vent Pipe SystemLOG Placement 3 LOG SET Millivolt System Operating InstructionsInitial Lighting Pilot Flame FigureTRW Standing Pilot Wiring Diagram Standing Pilot Lighting Instructions For Your SAFETY, Read Before LightingFrequent pilot outage problem Standing Pilot TroubleshootingPilot and main burner extinguish while in operation Glass sootsElectrical Connection Figure Intermittent Pilot Wiring DiagramIntermittent Pilot Operating Instructions Damage, personal injury or loss of life Intermittent Pilot Lighting InsturctionsS8600H Intermittent Ignition Module Specifications Intermittent Pilot TroubleshootingCheckout OperationMain Burner Operation Safety LockoutIgnition System Checks Check ignition cable. Make sure ARC Length ActionIntermittent Pilot Troubleshooting RF Standing Pilot Operating Instructions Status Action RF Transmitter FunctionsRF Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram with BlowerWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS RF Standing Pilot Lighting InstructionsMaintenance and Service Parts View Index Part Number Description DVP42 DVP48 Parts ListParts List Blower Wheels FBB4 Optional Variable Speed Blower InstallationBlower Motor Volt AC Optional Brick Liner Installation Instructions Junction BOX Wiring Installation InstructionsFBB4 AccessoriesService Notes HOW to Order Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes 17375-10-0706

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