Regency P42-LP4, P42-NG4 installation manual Requirements, MA Code CO Detector

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REQUIREMENTS

MA Code - CO Detector

(for the State of Massachusetts only)

5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10

(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 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.

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

Regency® P42-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

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Contents 918-523a 03/06/08 P42 Gas FireplaceTo the New Owner Information for MOBILE/MANUFACTURED Homes After First SaleTable of Contents Copy of Safety Decal for P42 Safety LabelMA Code CO Detector RequirementsGeneral Safety Information InstallationInstallation Checklist Important Message Save These InstructionsManufactured Mobile Home Additional Requirements Unit Specifications Locating Your GAS FireplaceHeatwave Optional Duct System KIT Optional Heat Release KITMantel LEG Clearances ClearancesmantelsFraming Finishing TOP Assembly Nailing StripsVenting Introduction Vent RestrictorExterior Vent Termination Requirements Run of 4 feet VentingDescription 6-5/8 Rigid Pipe Cross Reference Chart6-5/8 Rigid Pipe Cross Reference Chart Alternate Rigid Pipe VentingHorizontal Termination CapsVent guard may be required, check local codes Rigid Pipe Venting Arrangements Horizontal Terminations8 outer diameter Regency Flex Vent 4 inner diameter For All Horizontal TerminationsPropane & Natural Gas Rigid Pipe Venting Arrangements Vertical TerminationsVent restrictor #6 must be used Required Parts Vertical Termination With CO-LINEAR Flex SystemDescription Alternate Approved CapsVenting Arrangements Vertical Terminations Snorkel Terminations Below Grade InstallationHorizontal Terminations Vertical Terminations DiagramFor Regency Direct Vent System Flex Installation ProceduresOffset Chart GAS Pipe Pressure Testing GAS Line InstallationHigh Elevation System DataConditions may occur if the panels Aeration Brick Panels AdjustmentAre broken FrontPropane LOG SET InstallationNatural GAS Double Screen Doors Standard Flush DoorFlush Louvers Optional Bay Trim Optional BAY DoorBAY Louvers Full Screen Doors Full Screen Door Frame InstallationHinge Location Bottom Grill Hinge Screen Door Do not cut the ground terminal off under Wiring DiagramsAny circumstances Live until the fan is installed For Propane Units and Units Equipped with DC Spark Boxes Lighting Procedure Wall SwitchThermostat Wire Table Operating InstructionsCopy of the Lighting Plate Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingShutdown Procedure MaintenanceMaintenance Instructions First FireLOG Replacement GOLD-PLATEDGLASS Louvers ReplacementThermopile Thermocouple Door GlassRemoving the FAN Replacing the FAN Shut the power offInstalling Valve P42 Main Assembly Parts ListP42 Burner & LOG Assembly P42 Flush Door & Louvers P42 BAY Front & Louvers Regency P42-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Regency P42-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Regency P42-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Conditions WarrantyInstaller Please complete the following information

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