Hearth and Home Technologies Soho24B 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 Model Soho24BWhat 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 Mantel Projections Framing and ClearancesSelecting Appliance Location Clearances Constructing the Appliance ChaseSee .4 for specific clearances Termination LocationsVent Termination Minimum Clearances Alcove Applications Vent Table Key Vent Information and DiagramsUse of Elbows Measuring StandardsTop Vent Horizontal Termination One Elbow Vent DiagramsTwo Elbows Minimum MaximumV1 Min H1 Max V2 Min H2 Max Top Vent Horizontal Termination Three ElbowsV1 Minimum H1 Maximum V1 + Top Vent Vertical Termination No ElbowV1 = 45 ft Max .72 m V1 = 3 ft Min mm V1 Minimum H1+ H2 Maximum V1+ V2 Minimum Top Vent Vertical Termination Three ElbowsPipe Clearances to Combustibles Vent Clearances and FramingWall Penetration Framing Combustible Wall PenetrationPipe SLP Vertical Penetration FramingVaulted Ceiling Installation Install Attic Insulation ShieldFlat Ceiling Installation Top Vent Appliance PreparationProper Positioning, Leveling Securing and Leveling the ApplianceAssemble Vent Sections Installing Vent PipeSecure the Vent Sections Assemble Slip SectionsDisassemble Vent Sections Install Decorative Ceiling ComponentsAssemble and Install Storm Collar Install Metal Roof FlashingApply Sealant TOP & Partial Sides Install RF4-8Heat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination Install Vertical Termination CapInstall Decorative Wall Components 22 Venting through the wall Install Horizontal Termination CapFuel Conversions Gas Connection Gas InformationGas Pressures Pressure Natural Gas PropaneHigh Altitude Installations Electrical Information Recommendation for WireGRN wire Ground attached To GRN screw with Inside box Junction Box InstallationSee for combustible/non-combustible definitions FinishingFacing Material Clean the Appliance Appliance SetupAccessories Remove Shipping MaterialsPositioning Stones Stone Placement Soho24BNo Stones in this Area Air Shutter Setting Glass AssemblyRemoving Glass Assembly Replacing Glass AssemblyBefore Lighting Appliance Operating InstructionsFinal inspection by Turn off all electric power to the applianceLighting Instructions IPI After 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 TasksRecommend addition of screen if one is not present Inspect Maintenance TasksAppliance Dimensions Table Appliance Dimension DiagramReference Materials Location Inches MillimeterSL Series Components Vent Components DiagramsRF4-8 ElbowRoof Flashing Ceiling Firestop Support Effective Height/LengthSupport Box-Black SnorkelAdapter Ceiling Firestop BlackPart number list on following Service PartsNo longer available StockedAt Depot IPI Valve Assembly CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Limited Lifetime Warranty Contact Information

Soho24B specifications

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