Hearth and Home Technologies SL-550TR-D 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.

G.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, including 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 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.

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. 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.

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.

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”.

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.

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 fueled 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 provide 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 instal- lation instructions; and

•The “special venting systems” shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall in- clude a parts list and detailed installation instructions.

A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Ap- proved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instruc- tions, 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.

Heat & Glo • SL-550 / 750 / 950TR-D • InD • 2044-985 Rev. M • 10/06

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Contents What to do if you smell gas Models SL-550TR-D SL-750TR-D SL-950TR-DHomeowner Reference Information CongratulationsTable of Contents Listing and Code Approvals Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Getting Started Design and Installation ConsiderationsInspect Appliance and Components Tools and Supplies NeededModels Framing and ClearancesSelecting Appliance Location Clearances Constructing the Appliance ChaseClearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Appliance Mantel ProjectionsSee .4 for specific clearances Termination LocationsVent Termination Minimum Clearances Minimum Clearances for Termination Alcove ApplicationsVent Table Key Vent Information and DiagramsUse of Elbows Measuring StandardsUse of Flex Vent Top Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 1 elbow NG Vent DiagramsMinimum Top Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 2 elbows NGTop Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 3 elbows NG Components only Baffle InstructionTop Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 2 elbows Propane Top Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 2 elbows NGTop Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 3 elbows Propane Top Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 3 elbows NGH1 = 9 in mm Maximum Rear Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 3 elbows Rear Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 2 elbowsRear Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 2 elbows Rear Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 1 elbowV1 MIN H1 MAX H2 MAX Rear Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 3 elbowsPipe Clearances to Combustibles Wall Penetration Framing Vent Clearances and FramingCombustible Wall Penetration Non-Combustible Wall PenetrationVertical Penetration Framing Installing the Ceiling FirestopInstalling Attic Shield Choosing the Top or Rear Vent Appliance PreparationCut the metal retaining band and fold the sides out Rear VentFire Risk Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation Securing and Leveling the ApplianceAssembly of Vent Sections DVP Pipe only Installing Vent PipeAttaching Vent to the Firebox Assembly Assembling Pipe SectionsAssembling DVP-12A Slip Sections Assembling Minimum Installations MI SectionsDVP Pipe only Disassembly of Vent SectionsSecuring the Vent Sections Vertical Sections Horizontal SectionsInstall Support Brackets Assembly of Vent Sections SL Series Pipe onlyAttach the First Vent Component to Starting Collars Continue Adding Vent ComponentsHeat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination Installing the Horizontal Termination CapFire Risk. Explosion Risk 16 Minimum Height from Roof to Lowest Discharge Opening Installing Roof Flashing and Vertical Termination Cap19 Assembling the Storm Collar Around the Pipe Assembling and Installing Storm CollarFuel Conversions Gas Connection Gas InformationGas Pressures Pressure Natural Gas PropaneHigh Altitude Installations Electrical Information Recommendation for WireConnecting to the Appliance Intellifire Ignition System Wiring Standing Pilot Ignition System WiringWall Switch Installation for Fan Optional Junction Box InstallationSee for combustible/non-combustible definitions FinishingFacing Material Clean the Appliance Appliance SetupAccessories Remove Shipping MaterialsPositioning the Logs Log Set Assembly LOGS-SL550-D Models SL-550TR-DTAB Locator Log Set Assembly LOGS-SL750-D Models SL-750TR-D, SL-950TR-D Notches Raised Flat Spots Removing Glass Assembly Glass AssemblyReplacing Glass Assembly Shutter SettingsBefore Lighting Appliance Operating InstructionsTurn on all electric power to the appliance Turn off all electric power to the applianceLighting Appliance This appliance is equipped with an ignitionStanding Pilot Ignition For Your Safety Read Before Lighting InstructionsAfter Appliance is Lit Frequently Asked QuestionsInitial Break-in Procedure Standing Pilot Ignition System TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingSympton Possible Cause Corrective Action Intellifire Ignition SystemSure must not exceed 14 in. W.C Maintaining and Servicing Appliance Recommend addition of screen if one is not present Inspect Maintenance TasksReference Materials Appliance Dimension DiagramDVP45 45 Elbow Vent Components DiagramsDVP-TRAP 367 mm 13-1/413-7/8 352 mm 241 mm 356 mm10-1/2 98 mmVertical Termination Cap 184 mm 12-1/2 318 mm 133 mm Vertical Termination Cap High windPipe Length/Inches SL Series Vent ComponentsLog Set Assembly Service PartsAdditional service part numbers may appear on the following Service Parts List215 SL-750TR-DSL-750TR-D Additional service part numbers may appear on the following216 SL-950TR-DService Parts List Intermittent Pilot Ignition SL-550 / 750 / 950TR-D-IPISL-550 / 750 / 950TR-D Limited Lifetime Warranty Heat & GLO GAS Appliance Products Limited Lifetime WarrantyContact Information

SL-950TR-D, SL-750TR-D, SL-550TR-D specifications

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