OVERFILL PROTECTION DEVICE (OPD) ON
20 LB. PROPANE CYLINDER
Attention: Consumer be advised, this outdoor gas fireplace must be connected to an LP gas cylinder incorporating an OPD.
The OPD will help reduce the potential for the overfilling of the propane cylinder, thus reducing the possibility of hydrostatic relief valve discharges.
Overfill Protection Device Valve Function
1.As the cylinder is filled, the rising level of liquid propane lifts the float to the stop position to prevent dangerous overfilling. Does not affect the filling process or use of the cylinder.
2.At a safe filling level, the float cam triggers the pin to fall into the recess of the cam, sealing this path off and preventing any more liquid propane from flowing through the lower valve body into the cylinder.
3.The propane builds up pressure in the chamber (center spring) and pushes the piston up to form a seal, effectively stopping the filling process.
4.The use of the propane from the cylinder allows the OPD to reset itself for the next fill.
5.Connects to all standard or
6.The Overfill Protection Device affects incoming liquid pro- pane flow only. Does not affect normal propane gas discharge when properly connected to the appliance regulator.
7.All propane cylinders should be filled by qualified profession- als only.
Purging
1.Due to the decreased Btu delivery, purging may take longer.
2.To increase the speed of purging, open the outage valve during release.
3.Reminder: Each new cylinder must be purged before filling.
4.For purging instructions, refer to NPGA
Btu Delivery
The OPD valve has a size 56 orifice through which the propane is released for consumption. Depending on the propane's tem- perature and pressure, the release from the cylinder is approxi- mately 125,000 Btu/hour.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NEW
Read all outdoor gas fireplace and related product literature before connecting or using your outdoor gas fireplace, and read the following information completely before attempting to con- nect your outdoor gas fireplace to a propane cylinder.
Keep these instructions in a safe place. You may need to refer to them when connecting other cylinders after filling.
Your new outdoor gas fireplace regulator is equipped with a coupling nut. Do not attempt to connect any propane cylinder not equipped with a mating
Connecting the Regulator to the Valve (Figure 1)
This
When connecting the regulator to the
WARNING: Do not insert any foreign objects into the valve outlet. You may damage the backcheck. A damaged backcheck can be the source of a leak. Leaking propane may result in explosion, fire, personal injury or death.
Regulator Coupling Nut
The coupling nut connects to the large outside threads on the valve outlet. To complete the connection, follow the steps below.
1.Be sure main burner knob is in the OFF position.
2.Make sure the cylinder valve handwheel is in the closed position. Turn clockwise (left to right) to a full stop.
3.Remove the protective caps from the cylinder valve and coupling nut.
4.Turn the coupling nut clockwise (left to right), to tighten to a full stop. Be sure the coupling nut is not
Figure 1
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified agency" means any individual, firm, corporation or company which whether in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions required and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with either the American National Standard (National Fuel Gas Code) known as NFPA 54 and ANSI Z223.1 or
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036.
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