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SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the installation
must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
(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 installed 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
following 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 horizon-tally 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.
WARNING: Improper venting can result in excessive levels of carbon monoxide which
can cause severe personal injury or death!
NOTICE!
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Installation Requirements
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