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OPD EQUIPPED CYLINDER:
Effective January 1, 1998, the standard for outdoor gas appliances, ANSI Z21.58/CAN CGA-1.6, requires that
appliances are to be used with cylinders equipped with an Overfill Prevention Device (OPD).
The OPD is designed to reduce the potential for the overfilling of propane
cylinders, thus reducing the possibility of relief valve discharges of raw
propane.
The new OPD causes a slower purge / fill operation.
Some
consumers have been advised by filling stations that these cylinders are
“defective”.
This is not a defect.
Some propane filling stations may not be
aware of this new device and its effects on the purge / fill operation.
IDENTIFICATION:
To identify these cylinders, the new OPD hand wheel has been standardized
to the shape shown.
HOSE AND REGULATOR:
1. The QCC coupling contains a magnetic Flow Limiting Device which will limit the flow of gas should there
be a leak between the regulator and the appliance valve. This device will activate if the cylinder valve is
opened while the appliance valves are open.
Be sure the appliance valves are off before the cylinder
valve is opened to prevent accidental activation.
2. The QCC coupling incorporates a heat sensitive hand wheel that will cause the back check module in the
QCC cylinder valve to close when exposed to temperatures between 240 degrees and 300 degrees F.
Should this occur, do not attempt to reconnect the nut. Remove the hose / regulator assembly and
replace with a new one.
The pressure regulator is set at 11” (water column) and is for use with LP
3. gas only. The hose and hose couplings comply with CGA Standard CAN 1.83. No modifications or
substitutions should be attempted.
4. Protect the hose from dripping grease and
do not allow the hose to touch any hot surface, including
the base of the grill.
5. Inspect the seal in the QCC cylinder valve when replacing the LP gas cylinder or once per year,
whichever is more frequent. Replace the seal if there is any indication of cracks or creases.
6. Inspect the hose before each use of the appliance. If the hose is cracked, cut, damaged or abraded in
any way, the appliance must
not
be operated.
7. For repair or replacement of hose / regulator assembly, contact your dealer or approved service center.
CONNECTION:
1.
Be sure the cylinder valve and appliance valves are “off”.
2. Place full LP gas cylinder on tank ring bracket.
3. Center the nipple in the cylinder valve and hold in place.
Using the other hand, turn the hand wheel clockwise until
there is a positive stop. Do not use tools.
Hand tighten
only. When making the connection, hold the regulator
in a straight line with the cylinder valve, so as not to
cross thread the connection.
