OPD-Overfill Prevention Device
 Mighty
Flame is now installing OPD valves in all of its 20
lb. exchange cylinders and has selected the best in
quality, incorporating the latest in high flow and
maximum BTU capacity while decreasing purging time.
The
National Fire Protection Association - NFPA Pamphlet 58
1998 Edition mandates the following OPD requirements:
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All
new 20# cylinders manufactured after October 1, 1998
require an OPD valve. Excluded are forklift, welding
and cutting gas cylinders.
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In
April, 2002, before refilling, all existing
cylinders will require an OPD valve.
How
to Identify an OPD Cylinder for Exchange
Acceptable
Exchange Criteria
OPD
Cylinders will be exchanged with only a charge for
the propane if the cylinder meets the following
checklist. If the tank has one of the following defects
listed below, do not exchange for it since this tank
will not be usable again.
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Missing
OPD valve handles will require a complete valve
upgrade and therefore a valve upgrade charge.
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Cylinders
with old POL or QCC valves must satisfy the same
checklist listed below to be acceptable for
exchange. With these valves, the charge will be for
the propane in the tank plus the valve upgrade.
To
assure your safety and proper operation,
all propane exchange cylinders must meet local, state
and federal regulations. In accordance with NFPA 58
standards and NPGA Safety Bulletin No. 118,
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PROTECTIVE
COLLAR.
20#
cylinders without collar are not approved for
exchange.
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FOOT
RING.
20#
cylinders without foot ring are not approved for
exchange.
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GAS
VALVE.
20#
cylinders without gas valve are not approved for
exchange.
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EXCESSIVE
RUST.
20# cylinders with excessive rust are not approved
for
exchange.
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EXCESSIVE
DENTS.
20#
cylinders with excessive dents are not approved for
exchange.
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OK!
Cylinders
with a 4" Protective Collar, Foot Ring,
Upright Gas Valve, No Rust or Dents are approved for
exchange.
Federal
and State regulations require hauling propane cylinders
secured in a vertical position.
PLEASE
DO NOT ASK FOR AN EXCEPTION.
OPD
Return Policy
The
Mighty Flame Cylinder Exchange Program was
developed as a "tank-for-tank" exchange. Upon
installation of the cabinet, no deposits are charged and
you are only billed for the propane in the cylinder.
Return
Policy Outside of Exchange Cylinder
NO
CREDIT will be issued for cylinders returned by
customers because they are no longer using the cylinder.
We recommend, when selling a cylinder outright, that the
customer be advised of this "No Return"
policy.
Mighty
Flame also urges you not to accept any extra cylinders
from customers looking to dispose of them. Rather, ask
them to take them to their local propane supplier.
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