Hearth and Home Technologies ESCAPE-42DV 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 Hot glass will cause burns ModelWhat to do if you smell gas Homeowner Reference Information CongratulationsTable of Contents Listing and Code Approvals Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation of Carbon Monoxide DetectorsTools and Supplies Needed Installation to ensure maximum safety and benefitGetting Started Inspect Firebox Selecting Appliance Location Framing and ClearancesClearances Constructing the Appliance ChaseHearth Extension Mantel ProjectionsSee .4 for specific clearances Termination LocationsVent Termination Minimum Clearances Alcove Applications Vent Table Key Vent Information and DiagramsMeasuring Standards Use of ElbowsTop Vent Horizontal Termination One Elbow Vent DiagramsTwo Elbows H1+ H2Top Vent Horizontal Termination Three Elbows 12 ft V1 + V2 + H1 = 50 ft 15.2 m Max Ht Max Top Vent Vertical Termination Three ElbowsPipe Clearances to Combustibles Vent Clearances and FramingWall Penetration Framing Combustible Wall PenetrationVertical Penetration Framing Installing the Ceiling FirestopInstalling Attic Shield Securing and Leveling the Appliance Removing Non-combustible Facing Mate- rial AssemblyAppliance Preparation Attaching Non-combustible Facing Material Installing Non-combustible Facing MaterialAssembly of Vent Sections Installing Vent PipeAttaching Vent to the Firebox Assembly Assembling Pipe SectionsAssembling DVP-12A Slip Sections Assembling Minimum Installations MI SectionsHorizontal Sections Disassembly of Vent SectionsSecuring the Vent Sections Vertical Sections Heat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination Installing Heat Shield and Horizontal Termination CapInstalling the Horizontal Termination Cap flue of the pipe see Figure Installing Roof Flashing and Vertical Termination Cap17 Assembling the Storm Collar Around the Pipe Assembling and Installing Storm CollarFuel Conversions Gas Connection Gas InformationGas Pressures Pressure Natural Gas PropaneHigh Altitude Installations Intellifire Ignition System Wiring Recommendation for WireConnecting to the Appliance Optional Accessories RequirementsDetail a PVK-80 Motor Neutral Vacuum Switch 120VAC HOT Facing Material FinishingNon-combustible Finishing Material Requirements Finishing Materials RequirementsClean the Appliance Appliance SetupAccessories Ember PlacementStep Positioning the LogsLOG #2 SRV569-705 Two LOG #1 SRV750-706 ThreeLOG #5 SRV2012-163 LOG #3 SRV2052-701LOG #4 SRV2012-162 LOG #7 SRV2012-165 LOG #6 SRV2052-702LOG #8 SRV2012-166 Final StepAir Shutter Setting Glass AssemblyRemoving Glass Assembly Replacing Glass AssemblyBefore Lighting Appliance Operating InstructionsOn position. The ON/OFF switch may Turn off all electric power to the applianceLighting Appliance IPI Ignition Final inspection byAfter Appliance is Lit Frequently Asked QuestionsInitial Break-in Procedure Sympton Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingIntellifire Ignition System Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Maintaining and Servicing Appliance Maintenance TasksDoors, Surrounds Inspect Maintenance TasksLocation Inches Millimeters Appliance Dimension DiagramReference Materials DVP vent components Vent Components DiagramsDVP-TRAP RF6M RF12M Part number list on following Log Set AssemblyService Parts At Depot Service Parts ListStocked Stocked IPI Valve AssemblyCONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Limited Lifetime Warranty Contact Information

ESCAPE-42DV specifications

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