If You Need Service - Rheem Power Direct Vent Series Use & Care Manual

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

Important Instructions for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires compliance with regula-
5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 :
tion
and 5.00 for installation of through – the – wall vented gas appliances as
follows:
(1) Revise NFPA-54 section 10.5.4.2 by adding a second exception as fol-
lows:
Existing chimneys shall be permitted to have their use continued when a gas
conversion burner is installed, and shall be equipped with a manually reset
device that will automatically shut off the gas to the burner in the event of a
sustained back-draft.
(2) Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements:
(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:
1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time
of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the
installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monox-
ide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the floor level
where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber
or gasfitter shall observe that a battery operated or hard wired carbon mon-
oxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwell-
ing, 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
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 detec-
tor with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent floor
level.
b. 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 during
said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with
an alarm shall be installed.
2. APPROVED 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.
3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently
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1. Should you have any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine mainte-
nance, it is suggested that you first contact your installer, plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency.
In the event the firm has moved, or is unavailable, refer to the telephone directory, commercial listings or local utility for
qualified service assistance.
2. Should your problem not be solved to your complete satisfaction, you should then contact the Manufacturer's National
Service Department at the following address:
When contacting the manufacturer, the following information will be requested:
a. Model and serial number of the water heater as shown on the rating plate attached to the jacket of the heater.
b. Address where the water heater is located and physical location.
c. Name and address of installer and any service agency who performed service on the water heater.
d. Date of original installation and dates any service work was performed.
e. Details of the problems as you can best describe them.
f. List of people, with dates, who have been contacted regarding your problem.
248 CMR 4.00
1241 Carwood Court
Montgomery, Alabama 36117
Phone: 1-800-432-8373
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 horizon-
tally 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. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS".
4. 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 observes carbon monoxide detectors and
signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1
through 4.
(b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR
5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:
1. 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
2. Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment in-
stalled in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or structure
used in whole or in part for residential purposes.
(c) 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:
1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or
the venting system components; and
2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.
(d) MANUFACTURER REqUIREMENTS - GAS EqUIPMENT VENTING
SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a Product Approved
side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts
for venting the flue gases, but identifies "special venting systems", the fol-
lowing requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:
1. The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be included with
the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and
2. The "special venting systems" shall be Product Approved by the Board,
and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and detailed
installation instructions.
(e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall
horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, 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.