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IMPORTANT; The instructions below for the 71 SO Upper Tube Length = C + (A) <br /> Overfill Prevention Valve are written for the initial <br /> stage shutoff at 959'x, but can be adjusted to shutoff For testable models only, ending in "T": <br /> at any desired tank capacity. Please contact the Au- Upper Tube Length = C + (A) -- 1 -1 /2" <br /> thority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and review local, <br /> state, and national codes to determine the regulates YES Upper tube length Is 6-1 /2" plus the riser pipe <br /> ry requirements governing shut-off capacity in your measurement (A). <br /> region, as well as take Into account other considera- <br /> tions such as extreme tank tilt. In all cases, the up- Upper Tube Length = 6-1 /2" + (A) <br /> per tube must protrude into the tank at least 61 /2" <br /> to ensure that the valve can shut off flow into the For testable models only, ending in 'T'* <br /> tank completely before the top of the tank is wetted Upper Tube Length = &1 /2" + (A) - 1 .1 /2" <br /> as per EPA requirements . <br /> NOTE9 You must find the actual tank capacity num" <br /> HOW TO LOCATE THE POSITION OF THE 7150 AT ber that correlates to the 6-112" + (A) depth for the <br /> 95% TANK CAPACITY station records. This number may also be used for <br /> (Shut-otfpoints can be Adjusted to any capacity to the purposes of calibrating an electronic tank level <br /> comply with ANJ Requirements) system . <br /> The length of the upper tube and the placement of the Tape measure <br /> 71 SO valve body determine the shut-off point. Follow- _ <br /> Ing the standard Instructions for the OPW 71 SO will pro- <br /> vide for initial shutoff at 95%. In all cases, the upper <br /> tube length must be a minimum of 6- 1 /2" plus the <br /> length of the riser pipe. All length measurements are in <br /> inches. <br /> Riser pipe <br /> INSTRUCTIONS with Face {A} <br /> Seal Adaptor To Tank <br /> 1 ) Find tank capacity (in gallons) from tank calibration Top {La.} To{Tank <br /> chart provided by tank manufacturer, <br /> 80 om <br /> 2) Calculate 95% of capacity <br /> 3) locate the 95% volume number on the tank calibraLJ <br /> - <br /> tion chart. Ll <br /> 4) Find the dipstick number (X) which corresponds to <br /> the 95% tank volume. And, find the dipstick num- Figure 7 <br /> ber (1 ) which corresponds to the 100% volume. <br /> 5) Subtract the dipstick number (X) from the tank di- EXAMPLE <br /> ameter (Y) to find the upper tube reference number <br /> (Z} 1 } For an Owens�Corn'sng Model &3 Fiberglass" Tank <br /> Calibration Chart; <br /> (Y) - (X) _ (Z) Tank Capacity - 10,000 gal ., nominal 9AO3 gal . <br /> 6) Subtract 2" from (Z) to find the upper tube depth NOTE: Use actual capacity only <br /> (C), 2) 95% of actual tank capacity = 0.95 x 9403 gal. _ <br /> {Z} _ 2„ — C 8933 gal . <br /> 7} Is C less than b-1 /2"? 3) The closest number which is less than 8433 gal . Is <br /> 8910 gal. Choosing the closest number less than <br /> 95% of actual capacity ensures that the Initial <br /> NO Upper tube length is C plus the distance from shutoff will occur when the tank is no more than <br /> the top of the Face Seal Adaptor installed on 95% full. <br /> the riser pipe to the inside, top lip of the storage 43 The calibration chart reading of 8910 gal. corre- <br /> tank (A) , sponds to a dipstick measurement of 82". <br /> 4 <br />