Dettson Chinook C15-M-V Guide D'installation Et Manuel Du Propriétaire page 8

REQUIRED NOTICE FOR MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATIONS
IMPORTANT
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires compliance with regulation 248 CMR as follows:
5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10. Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements:
For all side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled 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 fuelled equipment, the installing plumber or gas fitter shall observe that a hard
wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery backup is installed on the floor level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In
addition, the installing plumber or gas fitter 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 fuelled equipment. It shall
be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of qualified license professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon
monoxide detectors.
In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired carbon monoxide
detector with alarm and battery backup may be installed on the next adjacent floor level.
In the event that the requirements of this subdivision cannot be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have a period of
thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirement; 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 provision 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 fuelled heating appliance or equipment. The sign
shall read, in print size no less than in-half (1/2) inch in size, "gas vent directly below. Keep clear of all obstruction".
INSPECTION: the state of local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled 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:
EXEMPTION: 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 fuelled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or
structure 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
component 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.
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS – GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED
When the manufacturer of product approved side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment does not provide the parts or venting the flue
gases, but identifies "special venting system", the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:
The referenced "special venting system" shall be product approved by the board, and the instruction for that system shall include a parts list
and detailed installation instructions.
A copy of all installation instructions for all product, approved side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment, all venting instructions, all
part s lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the
installation.
For questions regarding these requirements, please contact the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of State Examiners
.
of Plumbers and Gas Fitters, 239 Causeway Street, Boston, MA, 02114, tel.: 617 727-9952
For California Residents:
For installation in SCAQMD only: This furnace does not meet the SCAQMD Rule 1111 14ng/J
NOx emission limit, and thus is subject to a mitigation fee of up to $450. This furnace is not
eligible for the Clean Air Rebate Program:
www.CleanAirFurnaceRebate.com
The efficiency is AHRI efficiency rating certified. This furnace meets California Air Quality
Management District emission requirements.