Gasboy 9216K - Manual (Page 34)

Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Page 30 MDE-4906 Atlas™ 9216K/9216KTW Satellite Dispensers Installation/Operation Manual · June 2010
Operate with Reasonable Care
The pump or dispenser that is operated with reasonable care will last longer and give better
service. Abuse must be avoided such as dropping the nozzle on the ground, operating the unit
with a dirty strainer, dragging the hose across the concrete island or driveway, running the
pump with the nozzle closed for more than two minutes, and so on. The time and care given to
your pumps will be returned to you in the form of dependable service.
Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Keep Water Out
Water tends to collect in underground and aboveground storage tanks. This is due to
condensation of the moisture laden air drawn into the storage tank, or defective fill openings
that are not properly protected with watertight covers. Storage tanks must be checked after
every fill-up for water and removed with a sump pump, to forestall serious damage to
equipment. Water, sediment, and other foreign matter that accumulates in the tank can be
drawn up into the pump or dispenser and cause failures.
Preserve the Finish of Pumps
Nearly all gasoline pumps are installed outdoors where their surfaces are subjected to the
action of the weather. As a result, it is necessary to give the finish a reasonable amount of care
if an attractive appearance is to be maintained.
The finish on Gasboy pump housings is a high-heat baked synthetic enamel, similar to that
used on automobiles. The life of this finish can be lengthened several years, if at regular
intervals the painted surfaces are thoroughly cleaned with a high-grade automobile polish and
then protected with a coat of paste wax. Do not use abrasive cleaners or polish. Do not use
high pressure spraying equipment.
In order to retain the unmarked finish on stainless steel, occasional cleaning is required. In
corrosive atmospheres, such as coastal areas, a more frequent cleaning schedule is required.
Under ordinary conditions, washing with detergent or soap and water, followed by a clean
water rinse, is sufficient. If hard water is used, the surface must be wiped dry with a soft clean
cloth to prevent the formation of water spots. Marks or spots, such as grease, oily finger prints
and smudges which resist soap and detergents, will have to be removed with a stronger
cleaner.
Note: DO NOT use ordinary steel wool as iron particles may adhere to the surface and cause
corrosion.
Exercise care in choosing a cleaner because any cleaning compounds or powders that contain
abrasives can scratch a mill-rolled finish. Care must be exercised in their use to run in the
direction of the polishing lines in the steel, never across them. After cleaning, an application of
paste wax is recommended to protect the surface and prolong the interval between cleaning.