Gasboy 1000 Series Technical Reference Manual - Manual (Page 134)

GASBOY Series 1000
5-8 03/07/03
CONDUIT LAYOUT/INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
Guidelines
1. All wiring is to be installed and used in accordance with local building/fire
codes, all Federal State, and Local codes, the National Electrical Code
(NFPA 70), NFPA 30, and the Automotive and Marine Service Station Code
(NFPA 30A) codes and regulations. Canadian users must also comply with
the Canadian Electrical Code.
2. All peripheral equipment connected to the RS-232 ports must be Listed,
have an Electronics Industry Association (EIA) standard RS-232
communications protocol, and not be installed over a hazardous location.
3. Power for the system, printer and modem must come from a separate circuit
breaker rated at no less than 10 AMPS.
4. All conduit must be metal to provide the necessary shielding.
5. High voltage (AC) and low voltage (DC) wires must not be combined in a
common conduit, junction box, or wire trough unless cable is used as
specified in the Installation Manual.
6. Wire gauge should be determined through the use of the Wire Size chart
(Figure 5-6).
7. Conduit size should be determined according to the number of wires and
wire gauge through the use of the Conduit chart (Figure 5-3).
8. RS-232 communication must not exceed 100 feet. RS-232 communication
wires must be in a separate metal conduit from any AC wires.
9. For communication distances exceeding 100 feet, a GASBOY RS-422 Short
Haul Modem must be used. RS-422 communication must not exceed 1500
feet.
10. DC pulser and DC RS-422 communications wires can be combined in the
same conduit.
11. Suction pumps over 3/4 HP must use a starter relay. Wire the starter relay
in place of the motor in the applicable pump wiring scheme.
12. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained between the Series 1000 post
and any of the pumps/dispensers.
13. Disregard submersible pump in drawing if hose outlets are suction pumps.