Gasboy Atlas Start-up - Manual (Page 219)

MDE-4334D Atlas™ Start-up and Service Manual · July 2013 Page 9-5
Preserving Finish Preventive Maintenance and Inspection
Preserving Finish
Preserving Finish of Fueling Equipment
Nearly all gasoline pumps are installed outdoors where their surfaces are subject to weather
conditions. As a result, it is required to give the finish a reasonable amount of care if an
attractive appearance is to be maintained.
The finish on Gasboy Atlas 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 the painted
surfaces are thoroughly cleaned with a high grade automobile polish and then protected with a
coat of paste wax at regular intervals.
To prolong the life of the finish, avoid the following:
• Use of abrasive cleaners or polish.
• Use of high pressure spraying equipment.
• Use of window cleaner with ammonia on the electronic display.
• Do not wax the textured surfaces. Waxing the textured surfaces can damage the units by
adversely affecting the appearance of units.
• Do not use cleaners containing ammonia on display windows.
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 fingerprints, and
smudges, which resist soap and detergents, must be removed with a stronger cleaner. Do not
use ordinary steel wool as iron particles may adhere to the surface and cause corrosion. Care
must be taken in choosing a cleaner as cleaning compounds or powders that contain abrasives
can scratch the mill-rolled metallic finish. Exercise care so that the polishing is done along the
lines in the steel and never across them. After cleaning, an application of paste wax is
recommended to protect the surface and prolong the interval between cleaning.