Gasboy 8700Q Series - Manual (Page 45)

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Section 8
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
GASBOY pumps and remote dispensers are designed and constructed to give many years of
uninterrupted service. In fact, hundreds of operators report years of trouble-free operation with
absolutely no service expense. Yet, certain parts of a pump are bound to wear, and GASBOY
therefore recommends a periodic inspection, at least twice a year, for such things as fuel leaks,
belt tension and condition, lubrication and strainer cleanliness. If such a procedure is followed,
any small adjustments that are necessary can be made before expensive, annoying breakdowns
occur. The result of this sound approach is continuous, profitable service from all of your
GASBOY equipment.
Procedures requiring disassembly of portions of the pump/remote dispenser must be
performed by qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock when servicing, turn off all power to the
pump/remote dispenser. In submersible pump applications turn off power to the
submersible pump and any other remote dispensers which use that submersible
pump. AC power can feed back into a shut-off remote dispenser when
dispensers share a common submersible pump or starter relay. Always turn off
all power to the remote dispenser and submerged pumps at the master panel and
close any impact valve before performing any maintenance or service to the
remote dispenser, including the changing of any fuel filters or strainers. Also
block islands so no vehicles can pull up to the remote dispenser when the
dispenser is being worked on.
HINTS FOR BETTER PUMP PERFORMANCE
Demand Competent Service
If your pump should stop or fail to operate properly, don’t depend upon the repair service of a
general mechanic unless he is thoroughly familiar with the mechanism. Experience shows that the
repair results will be much more satisfactory if you demand the service of a competent
representative of the pump manufacturer. GASBOY has a distributor network which services fuel
dispensing and management systems in every section of the country.
Use Authorized Parts
Should excessive wear, rust, or corrosion of parts cause inefficient operation, it is always best to
replace them immediately; but if you want the best results and continuity of the Underwriters’ Label
on your pump, be sure they are new authorized service parts supplied by GASBOY. Every part of
a pump or remote dispenser is carefully designed for a particular purpose. If it is replaced by an
incorrect or substandard substitute, pump operation will be unsatisfactory. Always use new
gaskets or seals when servicing or rebuilding Gasboy equipment; do not re-use old ones.