Gasboy 9800Q Series - Manual (Page 80)

Preventive Maintenance
Page 8-2 MDE-4340A Series 9800Q Pumps and Dispensers Installation/Operation Manual · January 2006
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.
Preventive Maintenance Check List
Keep Water Out
Water tends to collect in underground and above ground storage tanks. This is due to moisture-
laden air being drawn into the storage tank and condensing, or to defective fill openings that
are not properly protected with watertight covers. Storage tanks should be checked after every
fill-up for water and removed 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 or remote dispenser and cause failures.
Hose Retrievers (If Applicable)
The cable reel assembly does not require lubrication but the cable should be checked
periodically and replaced when it appears worn or frayed.
Dial Face
Clean the dial face with a soft, clean, damp cloth as often as necessary.
Cleaning the Strainer
Clean the strainer immediately after the pump has been installed and tested, and again after a
few hundred gallons have been delivered. Thereafter, once every six months, or as required.
The symptoms of a dirty or clogged strainer in a pump are slow delivery, noisy operation, and
pulsation. Before starting, close the 10RU safety shutoff valves under each pump you are
working on. Then follow these directions:
Pump: Turn off AC power to the pump. Remove the triangular-shaped Suction Strainer
Cover, located on the pulley side of the pump. Inspect cover O-Ring for damage. Carefully
remove debris from strainer cavity in the pump and use compressed air to blow the dirt out of
the strainer.
Remote dispenser: Turn off AC power to the dispenser, submersible pump, and any other
dispensers that use that submersible pump. Locate and remove the Strainer Cap. Carefully
remove debris from strainer cavity in the strainer casting and use compressed air to blow the
dirt out of the strainer.
Note: Always wear protective safety goggles or glasses when using compressed air.
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.