Introduction – Gasboy 580 User Manual

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Section 1

INTRODUCTION

PURPOSE

The GASBOY 580 Series Installation/Operation/Parts Manual is provided to assist the installer in
installing and operating the unit. This manual should be supplied to the electrician prior to the
installation of conduit and wiring to ensure the unit is installed properly. Faulty installations are the
major cause of unit malfunctions. This unit must be installed and operated as described in the
manual to ensure reliable operation. Be sure to leave this manual with the pump owner when the
installation is complete.

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Customers and installers having any questions pertaining to the installation should

contact their GASBOY distributor.

OVERVIEW

The GASBOY 580 Series dispensers are heavy-duty suction pumps designed for the needs of
local and state governments, industrial, commercial, and private fleet operations. 580 Series
dispensers have the following features:

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Dimensions: Base 13-31/32" (35cm) x 18-1/16" (46cm), height 40-1/8" (102cm)

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Construction: All panels are galvanized steel and painted with a two-part urethane paint for
rust resistance.

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Cabinet Colors: painted black with red front door

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Motor:
Model 582: 1/2 HP continuous duty, dual voltage/dual frequency, 115/230VAC, 50/60 Hz

Model 583: 3/4 HP continuous duty, dual voltage/dual frequency, 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz

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Pump: Rotary vane pump with carbon blades to produce suction power. Air elimination
achieved through a patented static device using a vortex effect.

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Inlet Control Valve: The valve is provided with the pump and has been installed in the
upstream of the pump strainer.

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Meter: Nutating disk phenolic measuring chamber in aluminum die-cast housing, adjustable
calibration + .5% at full flow.

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Display: single-sided

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Dial Face: black with silver stripes highlighting register readings

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Hose: 582 - 3/4" (2cm) x 12 feet (3.6m); 583 - 1" (2.5cm) x 12 feet (3.6m)

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Suction connection: 1-1/2" NPT union provided