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for the ZVA nozzles. The New ZVA Slimline 2 nozzle for standard refuelling as well as the Stage II vapour recovery variant are produced here. The factory owner, Mr. Thomas Hiby, greeted us as we arrived. After welcome and coffee the formal APEA branch meeting took place with a presentation on current market conditions and some of the challenges ahead for the industry given by Stefan Kunter. Anton Martiniussen gave a presentation on the new generation of ZVA Slimline 2 nozzles and briefed on some of the criteria and customers wishes which had had to be considered before the introduction of the new nozzles to the market in September 2008. In addition to addressing environmental issues, improved
refulling, delivery rates and cleanliness for diesel, for the motorist the benefit of the new Slimline 2 nozzles provides improved grip with
reduced force to squeeze the lever when refuelling and a comfortable handle combined with a contoured composite lever. The lever force has been reduced by 1/3 without compromising safety. Certainly many operators will want to consider upgrading their existing sites for this customer convenience, which will be appreciated by lady drivers, senior citizens and those with smaller hands, especially in the UK and other countries where the use of the hold open latch is not allowed on retail sites. We also heard about the new pressure sensing device (DSA) for the ZVA 2 for new dispensers fitted with volume or price pre-payment. The DSA is designed to operate on non completion of a “preselected” volume, the automatic shut off is
“activated” 60 seconds after the nozzle is returned to the nozzle booth if the preset quantity has not been dispensed. There are also improvements to the vapour recovery nozzle, not only the GRV vapour valve but also the GRVP are now fully integrated into the nozzle body. The new GRVP improvements simplify the method of calibration during the vapour recovery DRY TEST. The stainless steel capped spout, is now a “push fit” secured with a retaining pin for quick assembly/disassembly and easy maintenance. Importantly from a regulators point of view all ZVA Slimline 2 and ZVA Slimline 2 GR are fully ATEX approved with EC66
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