Gasboy XU2A - Manual (Page 6)

Important Safety Information
Page 6 MDE-4320 Gasboy UHF Pump, Blackmer® XU2A Rebuild Kit Installation Manual • June 2004
Hydraulic Pressure Releases and Fuel Leakage
Working on hydraulic systems can result in leakage of fuel that may also be under pressure.
Turn off all circuit breakers for unit being worked on, all dispensers using the same
grades of fuel, and all associated STPs.
Do not allow unauthorized or untrained individuals to service hydraulic equipment.
Shear valves, required by NFPA 30A, are intended to shut-off the flow of fuel at the dispenser
base (hydraulics area) during vehicle impact or fires. A single-poppet shear valve prevents fuel
from flowing from the underground tank. A double-poppet shear valve prevents fuel from
flowing from the underground tank and from the dispenser.
React Quickly to Fuel Spills, Fires or Vehicle Impact
Follow these steps in the event of a fuel spill, fire, or vehicle impact.
1 Use station EMERGENCY TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUT-OFF immediately. Turn off all
system circuit breakers to the island. Refer to
“Total Electrical Shut-Off Before Access” on
page 3 for more information.
2 Call emergency numbers for fires, vehicle impact or any significant spills.
3 Use safety tape, cones or barricades to block the work area. Do not go near fuel spill or allow
anyone else in the area.
4 Take precautions to avoid igniting fuel. Do not allow starting of vehicles in the area and
immediately stop use of open flames, smoking or power tools in the area.
5 Provide emergency and first aid assistance. If any gasoline has been inhaled or spilled on skin,
seek emergency help immediately.
6 Use approved and safe procedures to clean up all spills with a “fuel or gasoline absorbent”
material approved by your local regulatory agencies. (Dispose of fuel and hazardous absorbent
material promptly and according to the requirements of the fire department, local EPA, and
federal, state or local resources.)
Working With Electricity Safely
Be sure to use safe and established practices in working with electrical devices. Poorly wired
devices may cause a fire, explosion or electrical shock.
• Be sure grounding connections are properly made.
• Make sure that sealing devices and compounds are in place.
• Be sure not to pinch wires when replacing covers
• Follow OSHA Lock-Out and Tag-Out requirements. Station employees and service
contractors need to understand and comply with this program completely to ensure safety
while the equipment is down.