OPD EQUIPPED CYLINDER
OVERFILL PREVENTION DEVICE
The standard for outdoor gas appliances, ANSI Z21.58/
CAN/CSA-1.6, requires that appliances are to be used
with cylinders equipped with an Over
fi
ll Prevention Device
(OPD).
The OPD is designed to reduce the potential for the
over
fi
lling of propane cylinders, thus reducing the possibility
of relief valve discharges of raw propane. The OPD
causes a slower purge/
fi
ll operation. Some consumers
have been advised by
fi
lling stations that these cylinders
are “defective”. This is not a defect. Some propane
fi
lling
stations may not be aware of this new device and its effect
on the purge/
fi
ll operation.
New OPDs coming onto the market have new technology
that allows for much greater BTU outputs which will
decrease the amount of time it takes to purge a cylinder.
IDENTIFICATION
To identify these cylinders, the new OPD handwheel has
been standardized to the
shape shown.
All models are equipped with a hose and regulator with a
QCC
®
-1 Quick Closing Coupling.
1. The QCC
®
coupling contains a magnetic Flow Limiting
Device which will limit the
fl
ow 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° and 300°F. Should this
occur, do not attempt to reconnect the nut. Remove
hose/ regulator assembly and replace with a new one.
3. The pressure regulator is set at 11 inches WC (water
column) and is for use with LP gas only. The hose and
hose couplings comply with CSA Standard CAN 1.83.
No modi
fi
cations 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
casting of the barbecue.
5. Inspect seal in the QCC
®
cylinder valve when replacing
LP gas cylinder or once per year whichever is more
frequent. Replace seal if there is any indication of
cracks, creases, or abrasion.
6. Inspect hose before each use of the barbecue. If the
hose is cracked, cut, abraded or damaged in any way,
the appliance must not be operated.
7. For repair or replacement of hose/regulator assembly,
contact customer service at
1-800-265-2150 or [email protected].
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