Product Features; Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts - Superior Fireplaces DRL4543TEN Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your
direct-vent fireplace:
• The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home in
several ways. It may vent through the roof (vertical) or it may vent
to an outside/exterior wall (horizontal). The vent pipe installation is
very important to allow for proper operation. You must follow the
venting instructions very carefully for either vertical or horizontal
applications.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS
These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of
Massachusetts if the following additional requirements are met:
• Install this appliance in accordance with Massachusetts Rules
and Regulations 248 C.M.R. Sections 4.00 through 8.00.
• Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas fitter
licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• The flexible gas line connector used shall not exceed 36 inches
(92 centimeters) in length.
• The individual manual shut-off must be a T-handle type valve.
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PRODUCT FEATURES

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

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• This fireplace may be installed in any room of your house provided
all local codes and these installation instructions are followed.
• Each time you turn on your fireplace, you may notice some amount
of condensation on the inside of the fireplace glass. This is normal
and will disappear after 10-20 minutes of operation.
• Your direct-vent gas fireplace system (fireplace and venting) is a
balanced and sealed gas operating unit. It requires approximately
10-20 minutes of operating time before the flame pattern stabilizes.
Massachusetts Horizontal Vent Requirements
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, horizontal terminations
installed less than seven (7) feet above the finished grade must
comply with the following additional requirements:
• A hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and
battery back-up must be installed on the floor level where
the gas fireplace is installed. The carbon monoxide detector
must comply with NFPA 720, be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and be
ISA certified.
• A metal or plastic identification plate must be permanently
mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height
of eight (8) feet above grade and be directly in line with the
horizontal termination. The sign must read, in print size no less
than one-half (1/2) inch in size, GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW.
KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS.
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