MCA
Pro
45/65/90/115
MCA-Pro ISM Rv.4.1 2/2017
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Safety Information and Codes
Water pipe freezing hazard
WARNING
Serious property damage and/or personal injury can
occur if the pipes are not protected from
freezing, resulting in the pipes bursting. The boiler
may also shut down. Turn off the water supply and
drain the water pipes or protect them from freezing
when leaving the home unattended for long periods
of time during very cold weather conditions.
The boiler is designed to provide a comfortable
and warm environment and is not designed for the
prevention of frozen water pipes. In case an unsafe
condition occurs, the boiler has been designed and
equipped with several safety devices that will shut
down the boiler and stop it from restarting.
If the boiler is dormant for an extended period of time
during cold winter weather, the water pipes may freeze
and burst which can result in extensive water damage
and lead to mold growth. A variety of molds can cause
serious health and respiratory problems. If water
damage should occur, immediately dry the affected
areas to avoid the possibility of mold growth.
If the building will be empty for an extended period of
time in cold winter conditions, then the following steps
should be taken:
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Turn off the building’s water supply, drain the pipes
and add some antifreeze for potable water for the
toilet tanks and drain traps.
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Open faucets where appropriate.
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Have the building monitored and checked during
cold winter weather and call a qualified service
technician if necessary.
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Remote temperature sensors are available which
will alert someone if freezing conditions occur in the
building.
Combustion sources and
ventilation air contaminants
Contaminants are likely to be found in these areas:
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Auto body shops
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New construction
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Metal manufacturing plants
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Swimming pools
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Refrigeration repair shops
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Garages with workshops
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Furniture refinishing shops
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Plastic manufacturing plants
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Hobby rooms and remodelling areas
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Dry cleaners and laundromats
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Photo processing companies
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Beauty salons
Contaminants found in various products:
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Paint and varnish removers
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Chlorinated cleaners and waxes
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Glues and cements
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Swimming pool chemicals containing chlorine
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Refrigerant leaks
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Water softener salt containing sodium chloride
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Cleaning products such as chlorine-based bleaches,
detergents and cleaning solvents
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Spray cans containing chlorofluorocarbons
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Muriatic and hydrochloric acid
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Calcium chloride utilized in thawing
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Permanent wave solutions
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Adhesives utilized for building products and other
similar items
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Fabric softeners used in clothing dryers
Boiler Installations within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must conform to the following requirements:
• Boiler must be installed by a plumber or a gas fitter who is licensed within the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
• Prior to unit operation, the complete gas train and all connections must be leak tested using a
non-corrosive soap.
• The vent termination must be located a minimum of 4 feet above grade level. If side-wall venting
is used, the installation
must conform to the following requirements
extracted from 248 CMR 5.08
(2):
(a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or
structure used in whole or
in part for residential purposes, including those owned or 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 gasfitter 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. In addition, the installing plumber or
gasfitter shall
observe that a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed
on each
additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served by the side wall horizontal
vented gas fueled 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.
Requirements for installation in the state of Massachusetts
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