Gasboy 580 Series - Manual (Page 27)

MDE-4766 Series 580 Installation/Operation/Parts Manual · April 2009 Page 23
When Your Pump Needs Service Maintenance and Troubleshooting
6 – 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 that 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 ensure
the continuity of the Underwriters’ Label on your pump.
“Parts List” on page 29 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
• 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 and so on). 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 above ground 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.