Gasboy 9120Q Series - Manual (Page 25)

Preventive Maintenance
9120Q Compact Commercial Pumps
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Preserve the Finish of Your 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 necessary.
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 should 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, will have to be removed with a stronger cleaner. (DO
NOT use ordinary steel wool as iron particles may adhere to the surface and cause corrosion.)
Care should be taken in choosing a cleaner because any cleaning compounds or powders which
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.