Gasboy 9800Q Series - Manual (Page 81)

MDE-4340A Series 9800Q Pumps and Dispensers Installation/Operation Manual · January 2006 Page 8-3
Preventive Maintenance
Always use a drip pan directly below the filter when removing the cartridge to prevent
contamination of both the soil and the electrical components within the cabinet.
Adjusting the Belts (Suction Pumps Only)
With the proper care, belts will give exceptionally good service. A loose belt not only cuts
down dispensing speed, due to slipping, but also results in excessive wear. The belt can be
tightened by loosening the hex nut which holds the idler pulley and sliding the pulley to either
side to obtain the correct belt tension. Tighten belt sufficiently to reduce slippage, but avoid
overtightening.
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.