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IMPORTANT: The instructions below for the 7150 Upper Tube Length =C+(A) <br /> Overfill Prevention Value are written for the initial <br /> stage shutoff at 95%,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(AHA and review local, <br /> state,and national codes to determine the regulato- YES Upper tube length is 6-112"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- Lipper Tube Length=6-112"+(A) <br /> per tube must protrude into the tank at least 6112" <br /> to ensure that the valve can shut off flow into the For testable models only, ending in"'TT'- <br /> tank completely before the top of the tank is wetted Upper Tube Length=6-1)2"+(A)-1-11,2" <br /> as per EPA requirements. <br /> NOTE: 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-off points can be adjusted to arty capacity to the purposes of calibrating an electronic tank level <br /> comply with AHJ Requirements) system. <br /> The length of the upper tube and the placement of the Tape measure <br /> 7150 valve body determine the shut-off point, Fal low- <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 6-112"plus the <br /> length of the riser pipe. All length measurements are in <br /> inches. <br /> Riser Pipe <br /> INSTRUCTIONS with Pace (A) <br /> Seal Adaptor To Tank <br /> 1) Find tank capacity(in gallons)from tank calibration Top(l.a.j (B) <br /> chart provided by tank manufacturer. To Tank <br /> Bo vm <br /> 2) Calculate 95%of capacity <br /> 3) Locate the 95%volume number on the tank calibra- <br /> tion chart. <br /> 4) Find the dipstick number(X)which corresponds to <br /> the 95%tank volume. And,find the dipstick num- Figure 1 <br /> ber(Y)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-Corning Model Cr3 Fiberglass"Tank <br /> Calibration Chart: <br /> (Y)-(X)=(7) Tank Capacity- 10,000 gal., nominal 9,403 gal. <br /> d) Subtract 2"from (Z)to find the upper tube depth <br /> 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 6-112"? 3) The closest number which is less than 8933 gal.Is <br /> 8910 gal.Choosing the closest number less than <br /> 95%of actual capacity ensures that the initial <br /> NO Lipper 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 />