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OPD EQUIPPED CYLINDER HOSE & REGULATOR
OVERFILL PREVENTION DEVICE
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 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.
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.
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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 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°
and 300°F. Should this occur, do not attempt to reconnect
the hand wheel. 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 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 casting
of the barbecue.
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,
creases, or abrasion.
6.
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.
7. 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".
NIPPLE WITH FLOW SHUT OFF VALVE
LIMITING DEVICE
HEAT SENSITIVE CYLINDER
HAND WHEEL
REGULATOR
CHECK VALVE
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.