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Matrix Installation and Operation Instructions
2.0 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The installation of your NY Thermal Matrix gas furnace/boiler must conform to the requirements of your local authority, and the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and or CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes. Where required by the Authority, the installation
must conform to the standard for “Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers ANSI/ASME CSD-1.
IMPORTANT
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Many jurisdictions require the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in buildings where a sidewall
vented fuel-burning appliance is installed. Installers must abide by local code requirements regarding the
installation of CO detectors. The use of a certified carbon monoxide detector is recommended but not
required by NTI.
IMPORTANT
“IN THE STATE of MASSACHUSETTS ONLY”
(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
”.
(A plate is included with the
boiler)
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.
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