Fueling Connector
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The flange assembly is designed for 3000 psi (20,685 kPa) service pressure and is the refueling connection to fill vehicle. The assembly is mounted behind fuel filler door and attached to fuel filler housing, similar to a gasoline vehicle. This assembly consists of an NGVP1 type receptacle with a 150-micron filter (which can be serviced), a spring loaded check valve to allow filling of vehicle and a manually opened bypass to provide safe venting of fuel system. The vehicle is refueled by attaching fuel station fill nozzle to receptacle and locking into place.