Patent ID: 6913047

Claim:
A drop tube assembly adapted for use with a liquid reservoir, the drop tube assembly comprising: a) a first conduit including first and second end portions, at least the second end portion of the first conduit comprising a first wall with an inner surface; b) a second conduit including first and second end portions, at least the first end portion of the second conduit having a second wall with inner and outer surfaces, the first end portion of the second conduit including a mounting surface and being attached to the second end portion of the first conduit, and at least portions of the first and second conduits cooperating to at least partially define a liquid flow path; c) a valve assembly including: i) a valve member, ii) a float, iii) a linkage device pivotally connected with respect to the valve member and adapted for communication with the float such that the float may facilitate in adjusting the position of the valve member with respect to the first end portion of the second conduit in response to a liquid level in a liquid reservoir, and iv) a mounting bracket attached to the mounting surface and pivotally connecting the valve member to the second conduit, the mounting bracket at least partially defining an access area, and d) an adjustable stop member engaging the second conduit and adapted to engage the linkage device to limit a movement of the linkage device, wherein the adjustable stop member is adjustable along an adjustment path that at least partially extends through the access area.