Gasboy 215A - Manual (Page 30)

GASBOY 215A/215ATW/216A/216ATW Satellite Dispensing Units
6-2 03/07/03
Operate with Reasonable Care
Like any machine, the pump or dispenser that is operated with reasonable care will last longer and
give better service. Abuse should 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, etc.). The time and care
given to your pumps will be returned to you in the form of dependable service.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
Keep Water Out
Water tends to collect in underground and above ground storage tanks. This is due to moisture-
laden air being drawn into the storage tank and condensing, or to defective fill openings that are
not properly protected with watertight covers. Storage tanks should 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 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.