OPD EQUIPPED CYLINDER:
Effective January 1, 1998, the standard for outdoor gas appliances, ANSI Z21.58/CAN
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, which ever is more frequent. Replace the seal if there is any indication of cracks, creases or abr
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.
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