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2 – Important Safety Information
Notes: 1) Save this Important Safety Information section
in a readily accessible location.
2) Only trained, qualified, and certified specialists
are authorized to perform work on the Gilbarco
Encore CNG Dispenser.
This section introduces the hazards and safety precautions
associated with installing, inspecting, maintaining or servicing
this product. Before performing any task on this product, read
this safety information and the applicable sections in this
manual, where additional hazards and safety precautions for
your task will be found. Fire, explosion, electrical shock or
pressure release could occur and cause death or serious
injury, if these safe service procedures are not followed.
Preliminary Precautions
You are working in a potentially dangerous environment of
flammable fuels, vapors, high voltage and high pressures. Only
trained or authorized individuals knowledgeable in the related
procedures should install, inspect, maintain or service this
equipment.
Emergency Total Electrical Shut-Off
The first and most important information you must know is how to
stop all fuel flow to the dispenser and island. Locate the switch or
circuit breakers that shut off all power to all fueling equipment,
dispensing devices, and compressors associated.
WARNING
!
!
The EMERGENCY STOP, ALL STOP, and
PUMP STOP buttons at the cashier's station
WILL NOT shut off electrical power to the
pump/dispenser. This means that even if you
activate these stops, fuel may continue to flow
uncontrolled.
You must use the TOTAL ELECTRICAL
SHUT-OFF in the case of an emergency and not
the console's ALL STOP and PUMP STOP or
similar keys.
Total Electrical Shut-Off Before Access
Any procedure that requires access to electrical components or the
electronics of the dispenser requires total electrical shut off of that
unit. Understand the function and location of this switch or circuit
breaker before inspecting, installing, maintaining, or servicing
Gilbarco equipment.
Evacuating, Barricading and Shutting Off
Any procedure that requires access to the dispenser or
associated equipment requires the following actions:
• An evacuation of all unauthorized persons and vehicles from the
work area
• Use of safety tape, cones or barricades at the affected unit(s)
• A total electrical shut-off of the affected unit(s)
WARNING
!
Adaptors are not to be used at or be used at or in the
vehicle fueling connection.
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WARNING
!
!
Depressure system before pneumatic maintenance
and service.
Any procedure that requires work on pneumatic system
parts and components require the total depressurization of
the dispenser after total electrical shut off.
Refer to MDE-5055 Encore CNG Start up and Service
Manual.
Read the Manual
Read, understand and follow this manual and any other labels
or related materials supplied with this equipment. If you do not
understand a procedure, call a Gilbarco Authorized Service
Contractor or call the Gilbarco Support Center at
1-800-800-7498. It is imperative to your safety and the safety
of others to understand the procedures before beginning
work.
Follow the Regulations
Applicable information is available in National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 30A; Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing
Facilities and Repair Garages, NFPA 52, NFPA 70
NGV4.1 (CSA 12.5); National Electrical Code (NEC), EPO 28,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations and federal, state, and local codes. All these
regulations must be followed. Failure to install, inspect,
maintain or service this equipment in accordance with these
codes, regulations and standards may lead to legal citations
with penalties or affect the safe use and operation of the
equipment.
Location
System Siting
Dispenser to only be located above ground and away from
electrical power lines. A minimum of 10 feet (3 m).
Installation of Emergency Shutdown Equipment
An emergency manual shutdown device shall be provided
within 10 feet (3 m) of the dispensing area and also greater
than 25 feet (7.6 m) from the dispensing area.
Fire Protection
A portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than
20 B:C shall be provided at the dispensing area.
Replacement Parts
Use only genuine Gilbarco replacement parts and retrofit kits
on your pump/dispenser. Using parts other than genuine
Gilbarco replacement parts could create a safety hazard and
violate local regulations.
Important Safety Information
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