Compliance With Standards And Regulations; Massachusetts Installations Only; Notes On Installation And Operation; Other Important Information - Buderus Logano plus GB312 Installation And Service Instructions Manual

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Product information
2.3

Compliance with standards and regulations

The design and mode of operation of this boiler comply with the
American National Standard ANSI Z21.13/CSA4.9, latest edition for
Gas-Fired Low-Pressure Steam and Hot Water Boilers.
Other confirmed approvals and certifications are indicated by stickers
on the boiler.
Installation of the boiler must comply with all applicable codes and
regulations imposed by the national, Federal or local authorities and
bodies. If no specific requirements are defined, in the USA, the latest
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 applies. In
Canada, installation of the heating systemmust comply in all respects
with the latest edition of the Installation Code for Gas Burning
Appliances and Equipment, CAN/CSA-B.149 and the applicable local
regulations and requirements for the appliance category. The relevant
authorities and regulatory bodies should be informed before installation
starts.
Where required by local regulations, the system must comply with the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Controls and
Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers (ASME CSD-1).
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this appliance must be
installed by a licensed plumber and gas fitter. Valves external to the
boiler must be fitted with T-handles and condensate hose must be
installed in accordance with the State Plumbing Code.
2.3.1

Massachusetts installations only:

1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
(a) 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:
When installing gas-fueled equipment with side wall flue gas routing, the
installing plumber or gas fitter shall ensure that a hard-wired carbon
monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the
same level as the gas-fueled equipment. In addition, the installing
plumber or gas fitter shall ensure 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 gas-fueled
equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure
the services of qualified and licensed professionals for the installation of
hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors.
a. 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.
b. In the event that the requirements of this section can not be met at the
time of installation, the owner shall have a period of thirty 30 days to
comply with the above requirements. The prerequisite for this is the
installation of a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector with alarm
for these 30 days.
2. PERMISSIBLE 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.
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3. 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 SIGN. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS".
4 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.
• A product-approved vent terminal must be used, and if applicable, a
product-approved air intake must be used. Installation shall be in
strict compliance with the manufacturer's instructions. A copy of the
installation instructions shall remain with the boiler or equipment on
completion of the installation.
2.4

Notes on installation and operation

When installing and operating the heating system observe the following:
• The local building regulations regarding the installation conditions.
• The local building regulations regarding ventilation air and extract air
facilities, and the chimney connection.
• Electrical code requirements for connection to the power supply.
• The technical regulations of the gas company regarding the
connection of the gas burner to the local main gas supply.
• The regulations and standards relating to the safety of DHW heating
system.
2.4.1

Other important information

• The installation of a boiler must be notified to and approved by the
relevant gas supply company.
• Operate the boiler only with the combined air/flue system
specifically designed and approved for it.
• Remember that regional approvals are required for the flue system
and connecting the condensate outlet to the public sewer system.
If a high limit safety cut-out is installed according to
ASME-CSD1 on the heating supply of the (B-kit), heed
the following:
▶ At the factory, a pump post-purge time of 5 minutes
is set on the BC10 controls. This value can be
increased but not reduced.
▶ If an external controller controls the recirculation
pump, a pump post-purge time of 5 minutes must be
ensured.
Logano plus GB312 – 6 720 806 273 (2013/01)