Gasboy Atlas Fuel Systems Owner Manual - Manual (Page 63)

MDE-4363F Atlas™ Fuel Systems Owner’s Manual · September 2011 Page 59
Preventive Maintenance The Atlas Fuel System
Special Setup Required for Aircraft Fueling
Adjusting the Belts (Suction Pumps Only)
With the proper care, belts give exceptionally good service. A loose belt not only cuts down
dispensing speed, due to slipping, but also results in excessive wear. For more information,
refer to
“Preventive Maintenance Table” on page 60 . This service must not be done by
untrained individuals.
Preserve the Finish of Your Pumps
Nearly all gasoline pumps are installed outdoors where their surfaces are subjected to the
weather conditions. As a result, it is required 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. Do not use window cleaner with ammonia on the electronic
display.
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 required.
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 must 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 that resist soap and detergents, may have to be removed with a stronger cleaner.
Aircraft require finely filtered fuel.
Improperly filtered fuel could cause the engine to fail.
Do not use Gasboy pumps/dispensers for direct fueling of aircraft without auxiliary
filters, separators, and other equipment is required to ensure product purity.
CAUTION
DO NOT use ordinary steel wool as iron particles may adhere to the surface and cause
corrosion. Care must be taken in choosing a cleaner because any cleaning compounds
or powders which contain abrasives can scratch a mill-rolled finish. Exercise care to
ensure that any polishing is done with the 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION