Preventive Maintenance and Inspection
Preserving the Finish
Page 4-6
MDE-4334C Atlas Start-up and Service Manual · April 2008
Preserving the Finish
Preserving the Finish of the Fueling Equipment
Nearly all gasoline pumps are installed outdoors where their surfaces are subject to weather
conditions. As a result, it is necessary to give the finish a reasonable amount of care if an
attractive appearance is to be maintained.
The finish on Gasboy Atlas 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 the painted
surfaces are thoroughly cleaned with a high grade automobile polish and then protected with a
coat of paste wax at regular intervals.
In order to prolong the life of the finish, avoid the following:
• Use of abrasive cleaners or polish
• Use of high pressure spraying equipment
• Use of window cleaner with ammonia on the electronic display
• Do not wax textured surfaces. Waxing the textured surfaces can damage the units,
adversely affecting the appearance of units.
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 necessary. 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 should 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, which resist soap and detergents, will have to be removed with a stronger cleaner.
Do not use ordinary steel wool as iron particles may adhere to the surface and cause corrosion.
Care should be taken in choosing a cleaner as cleaning compounds or powders that contain
abrasives can scratch the mill-rolled metallic finish. Care must be exercised so that the
polishing is done along 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.