CARB CERTIFIED DEFENDER SERIES® OPVFranklin Fueling Systems is pleased to announce that the highly popular Defender Series® Overfill Prevention Valve (OPV) has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). After passing CARB’s rigorous 180-day test, the Defender Series® OPV is now fully available for those markets operating under CARB regulations. States including California and Georgia can now take advantage of the OPV that’s making overfill prevention installation and testing faster and simpler around the world.

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Identifying CARB Certified ModelsAny Defender Series OPV® manufactured after August 29, 2016 comes with the CARB certification. Any unit manufactured before this date, does NOT come with the CARB certification. It is important to be able to identify CARB certified units in order to avoid shipping non-CARB certified units from your stock to markets which require this certification. The following are two ways to identify CARB certified units:

All CARB certified units will contain factory testing language etched

into the back of the OPV valve body under the 2D barcode and “DO NOT

WRENCH” icon.

All CARB certified units will contain a date code after August 29, 2016 etched into the front of the OPV valve body. Here is how to identify the date code

using the serial number.

YEAR MONTH

16HXX30XXXXXX

16 H XX 30 XXXXXXDAY

This OPV was manufactured on August 30, 2016 and is CARB certified.

Serial Number

Testing Language

InstallationNo installation methods have changed as the result of this certification. Visit franklinfueling.com and consult the installation manual titled: “Defender Series® Overfill Prevention Valve Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual” (part number F-9044).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Training & Certification

FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

If you are operating inside the State of California, you have two certification options:

If you have never received EVR Phase I Systems training from Franklin Fueling Systems or your certification has expired, you must enroll in a live training. To enroll, visit university.ffspro.com and review the “Live Training Workshop Schedule” under the “Live Training” tab. Request to attend a training through the site (you must login or create an account before you can request a training).

If you hold a valid EVR Phase I Systems certification and wish to re-certify to be able to install the Defender Series® OPV, you can do so online. Visit university.ffspro.com and take the new course titled “FFS EVR Phase I Systems - VR-101” under the “California Certifications” training track (NOTE: This course was previously titled “PHIL-TITE EVR Phase I Systems - VR-101” under the previous Executive Order).

Receive your certification online through FFS PRO: University by visiting university.ffspro.com. Take the course titled: Overfill Prevention under the Forecourt Specialist training track.

Overfill Prevention

FFS EVR Phase I Systems - VR-101

Roll Crimp Tool

Remote Testing Tool

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Does the Defender Series® OPV require any special tools for installation?

Yes, the Defender Series® OPV utilizes a Roll Crimp Tool (PN 708535901) to achieve a perfectly in-line installation. This is the same tool that is used to cut UPP brand pipe. If you already have this tool. You can purchase a Roll Crimp Tool Bit (PN 708530930). Simply swap out the existing blade with the bit to retrofit this tool for the Defender Series® OPV installation.

How is the Defender Series® OPV tested?

A magnetically-coupled actuator system inside the Defender Series® OPV along with a Remote Testing Tool (PN 708534901) allows for primary functionality testing of the OPV without having to remove the entire assembly from the riser. The remote testing tool will actuate the flapper when inserted down the drop tube and slid by the actuator - this is confirmed visually through a window in the tool. To accommodate varying tank sizes, the testing tool handle is segmented into six sections for customization up to 11 feet (3.35 meters) in length. Fast visual inspection can be conducted by a single person.