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OPD EQUIPPED CYLINDER HOSE & REGULATOR
5
OVERFILL PREVENTION DEVICE
1. 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).
2. 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 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 device and its effect on the purge/fill operation.
3. New OPDs coming onto the market have 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 OPD handwheel has been
standardized to the shape shown.
1. All models are equipped with a hose and regulator with a QCC
®
-1
Quick Closing Coupling.
2. 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.
3. 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 hand
wheel. Remove hose/regulator assembly and replace with a new
one.
4. 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 CGA Standard CAN 1.83. No modifications or
substitutions should be attempted.
5. Protect the hose from dripping grease and do not allow the
hose to touch any hot surface, including the base casting of
the barbecue.
6. 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, creases, or
abrasion.
7. Inspect the 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.
8. For repair or replacement of the hose/regulator assembly,
contact customer service at 1-800-265-2150 or
info@omcbbq.com
CONNECTION
1. Be sure cylinder valve and appliance valves are "off".
2. Place full LP gas cylinder in LP tank well and secure base as per
assembly instructions.
3. Center the nipple in the cylinder valve and hold in place. Using
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.
4. Leak test connections. See "Leak Testing".
5. Refer to lighting instructions. To avoid activating the Flow
Limiting Device when lighting, open cylinder valve slowly
with the appliance valves off. If the Flow Limiting Device is
accidentally activated, turn off cylinder valve and appliance
valves, wait 10 seconds to allow the device to reset, open
cylinder valve slowly, then open the appliance valve.
DISCONNECTION
Always close LP cylinder valve and remove coupling nut before
moving cylinder from specified operation position.
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