Hearth and Home Technologies SLR (Cosmo) 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) in. 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 “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 fu- eled 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 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 Model SLR Cosmo What to do if you smell gasCongratulations Homeowner Reference InformationTable of Contents User GuideAppliance Setup TroubleshootingFinishing Reference MaterialsCONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Limited Lifetime Warranty Listing and Code Approvals Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors Requirements for the Commonwealth of MassachusettsYour Fireplace Gas Fireplace SafetyOperating Instructions User Guide Fixed Glass Assembly Remote Controls, Wall Controls and Wall SwitchesClear Space Decorative Doors and FrontsLighting Instructions IPI Final inspection byAfter Fireplace is Lit Frequently Asked QuestionsInitial Break-in Procedure Maintenance and Service Maintenance Tasks-HomeownerGlass Cleaning Remote ControlMaintenance Tasks-Qualified Service Technician Gasket Seal and Glass Assembly InspectionVenting FireboxGetting Started Typical Appliance SystemInspect Appliance and Components Design and Installation ConsiderationsTools and Supplies Needed Framing and Clearances Selecting Appliance LocationConstructing the Appliance Chase ClearancesMantel and Wall Projections AIR Space Termination Locations Vent Termination Minimum ClearancesCovered Alcove Applications Vent Information and Diagrams Top Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 1 elbow Minimum MaximumTop Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 2 elbows Top Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 3 elbowsTop Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 3 elbows Top Vent Vertical Termination No Elbows V1 = 44 ft. Max .4 m Exhaust restrictor InstructionsTop Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 2 elbows V1 Minimum Maximum V1 + V2 MinimumTop Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 3 elbows Top Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 4 elbows V1 MIN H1 MAX V2 MIN H2 MAX V3 MINVent Clearances and Framing Pipe Clearances to CombustiblesWall Penetration Framing Combustible Wall PenetrationInstall the Ceiling Firestop Pipe SLPVaulted Ceiling Installation Install Attic Insulation ShieldFlat Ceiling Installation Appliance Preparation Top VentSecuring and Leveling the Appliance Proper Positioning, Leveling And Securing Of AnInstalling Vent Pipe SLP Pipe Assemble Vent SectionsAssemble Slip Sections Secure The Vent SectionsInstall Decorative Ceiling Components Disassemble Vent SectionsInstall Metal Roof Flashing Assemble and Install Storm CollarInstall RF4-8 15 Secure Pipe with SLP-FSHeat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination Install Vertical Termination CapInstall Decorative Wall Components Install Horizontal Termination Cap 22 Venting through the wallGas Pressure Gas InformationFuel Conversion Gas Fitting Access Gas ConnectionWiring Requirements Intellifire Ignition System WiringOptional Accessories Requirements Electrical InformationElectrical Service and Repair Junction Box Installation VAC to wall switchFinishing Framing and Finishing InstructionsFinishing Details Confirm Fireplace Opening Dimension Opening Facing Material 12 Overlap Fit Method Tonic or Martini Decorative Front14 Inside Fit Method Tonic Decorative Front Only Decorative Fronts 17 Tonic Decorative FrontAppliance Setup Remove Fixed Glass AssemblyClean the Appliance AccessoriesCleaning the Rock Rock Media InstructionsScrew Air Shutter Settings Install the MeshAir Shutter Setting Intellifire Ignition System TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Remove any contaminants that may have accumulated on Appliance Dimension Diagram Reference MaterialsVent Components Diagrams DVP vent components Heat & Glo SLR 2143-900 Rev. D 12/08SLP-45 45 Elbow SLP90- 90 ElbowExtended Heat Shield RF4-8PVK-80 Support Box-BlackHorizontal Ceiling Firestop AdapterService Parts Part number list on followingAt Depot Service Parts ListStocked IPI Valve Assembly StockedContact Information

SLR (Cosmo) specifications

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