NTI Ti100-200 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 3

Ti Series
Energy Saving Feature - This boiler is equipped with a feature that saves energy by reducing
the boiler water temperature as the heating load decreases. This feature is equipped with an
override which is provided primarily to permit the use of an external energy management system that serves the
same function. THIS OVERRIDE MUST NOT BE USED UNLESS AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS IS TRUE :
 An external energy management system is installed that reduces the boiler water temperature as the heating load
decreases.
 This boiler is not used for any space heating.
 This boiler is part of a modular or multiple boiler system having a total input of 300,000 BTU/hr or greater.
 This boiler is equipped with a tankless coil.
(a) For all horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or
in part for residential purposes, including those owned and 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 gas fitter shall observe that a hard wired
carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the floor level where the gas
equipment is to be installed and on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served by the
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 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 subdivision can not be met at the time of completion of
installation, the owner shall have a period of 30 days to comply with the above requirements; provided,
however, that during said 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 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. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS"
(plate included with appliance).
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.
(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 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.
IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS ONLY
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