Gasboy 580 - Manual (Page 21)

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Section 5
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
WHEN YOUR PUMP NEEDS SERVICE
When your pump needs service, follow these guidelines:
● Procedures requiring disassembly of portions of the pump should be performed by competent
service personnel. GASBOY has a distributor network which services fuel dispensing
equipment in every part of the country.
● Turn off all power to the pump to reduce the risk of electrical shock when servicing
(including changing of fuel filters or strainers). Also block islands so no vehicles can
pull up to the pump when it is being worked on.
● Replace worn, rusted, or corroded parts immediately with new authorized service parts
supplied by GASBOY. Replacing parts with incorrect or substandard substitutes will result in
unsatisfactory pump operation. Always use new gaskets or seals when servicing or
rebuilding Gasboy equipment; do not re-use old ones. Using authorized parts will insure the
continuity of the Underwriters' Label on your pump.
Section 6 lists parts and service procedures for the 580 Series. Using part numbers when
ordering will expedite your order and reduce the possibility of the wrong parts being shipped.
The remainder of this section contains troubleshooting information and assembly/disassembly
procedures for various components that may need service.
MAINTAINING TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION
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Operate with Reasonable Care. Like any machine, the pump or remote 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.
● Remove Water from Tank. After every fill-up, check your tanks for water. Water can
accumulate in both underground and aboveground storage tanks due to condensation or
defective fill openings that are not properly protected with watertight covers. Remove any
water 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 and cause
failures.
● Clean the Dial Face. Use a soft, clean, damp cloth as needed.
● Filter. If the unit is equipped with a filter, check and change it at regular intervals. A dirty
filter in a pump or remote dispenser will cause a slower delivery rate. Refer to the
accessories section of your parts manual to ensure that you replace the filter with one
designed for your model. 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.