MG, SG & AAA Series Boilers – User’s Information Manual
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WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property
damage, personal injury (exposure to hazardous materials) or loss of life. Installation and
service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier (who
must read and follow the supplied instructions before installing, servicing, or removing this
boiler). This product contains materials (Refractory Ceramic Fibers) that have been identified
as carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic, to humans. Follow the Refractory Handling
Procedure instructions in the Installation and Service Manual.
WARNING
It is the responsibility of the homeowner to keep the vent terminal and air supply terminal clear
of snow and ice.
Use of Carbon Monoxide Detectors is recommended. Follow building code requirements with
respect to installation and approvals.
IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS ONLY
For installations in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the following local requirements apply
in addition to all other applicable NFPA requirements:
For direct-vent boilers, mechanical-vent heating appliances or domestic hot water equipment, where the bottom of the vent terminal
and the intake is installed below four feet above grade the following requirements must comply:
1.
If not present on each floor level where there are bedrooms, a carbon monoxide detector and alarm must be placed in a living
area outside the bedrooms. The carbon monoxide detector and alarm must comply with NFPA 720 (Current Edition).
2.
A carbon Monoxide detector and alarm shall be located in the room that houses the appliance and/or equipment and shall:
a) Be powered by the same electrical circuit as the appliance and/or equipment such that only one service switch services
both the appliance and the carbon monoxide detector;
b) Have battery back-up power;
c)
Meet ANSI/UL 2034 Standards and comply with NFPA 720 (Current Edition); and
d) Have been approved and listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab as recognized under 527 CMR.
3.
A product-approved vent terminal must be used, and if applicable, a product approved air intake must be used. Installation
shall be performed in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions. A copy of the installation instructions shall remain
with the appliance and/or equipment at the completion of the installation.
4.
A metal or plastic identification plate shall be mounted at the exterior of the building, four feet directly above the location of vent
terminal. The plate shall be of sufficient size to be easily read from a distance of eight feet away, and read “Gas Vent Directly
Below”.
For direct-vent boilers, mechanical-vent heating boilers or domestic hot water equipment where the bottom of the vent terminal and
the intake is installed higher than four feet above grade the following requirements must comply:
1.
If not present on each floor level where there are bedrooms, a carbon monoxide detector and alarm must be placed in a living
area outside the bedrooms. The carbon monoxide detector and alarm must comply with NFPA 720 (Current Edition).
2.
A carbon monoxide detector shall:
a) Be located in the room where the boiler and/or equipment is located;
b) Be either hard-wired or battery powered or both; and,
c)
Shall comply with NFPA 720 (Current Edition).
3.
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
appliance and/or equipment at the completion of the installation.
