HOW TO BEGIN FUELING
Shut off engine and extinguish all cigarettes.
- Remove gas cap slowly and place nozzle deeply into the fuel
tank neck.
- Insert your driver card into the card reader and remove
immediately.
- If you are using a 2card system, insert your vehicle card into
the card reader and remove immediately.
- Enter your 4-digit personal Identification Number (P.I.N.) and
press ENTER.
- If prompted to do so, enter your current odometer reading and
press ENTER.
- If prompted to do so, enter any miscellaneous information and
press ENTER.
- Enter the pump number and press ENTER. This activates the
pump so that fueling can begin.
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Activate the nozzle by engaging the lever on the
dispenser. Then pull trigger and begin dispensing fuel.
The nozzle must be inserted deeply into the fuel tank
neck and held during fueling.Optimum nozzle setting for speed of
delivery is between 1/2 and 3/4 open; faster delivery may result in
a spill.
If the nozzle is activated too quickly, a leak detector
will automatically slow pumping to a trickle. Simply release the
trigger on the nozzle and wait 10 seconds. Then pull trigger again,
and pumping should be normal.
AFTER
FUELING
When finished, shut off pump by returning lever to the
"off" position. and then return nozzle to its hanger.
Driving away with the nozzle still in your vehicle can
result in fire or spill or explosion, which could lead to extreme
damage and serious injury.
If you accidentally drive
off with the nozzle in your vehicle, please follow these procedures:
Stop vehicle and turn off the motor.
- Turn pump off.
- Put hose back on pump if possible.
- Report the incident using the assistance number posted at
site. Your report should include:
- a. Site location
- b. Hose or pump number
- c. Time and date of incident
- d. Your name and telephone number
If you need other assistance at the site, please
call the emergency number listed and report the problem.
EMERGENCY
AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
If you come into contact with gasoline or diesel fuel,
it is important that you follow these procedures:
- EYES:
- Flush with water for 15 minutes.
- SKIN:
- Remove any gasoline soaked clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water.
- INGESTION (swallowing):
- Call physician. DO NOT induce vomiting.
- INHALATION:
- If symptoms occur as noted under "Physiological Effects"
(opposite side of this brochure), move to fresh air. If breathing
has stopped, apply artificial respiration.
- OTHER (GASOLINE):
- Remove gasoline soaked clothing.
CAUTION!
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Remember, all fuels are hazardous and should only be
stored in approved containers. Please read the following warning
statements carefully.
All Gasoline
DANGER!
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF
SWALLOWED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY BE
HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
Long-term exposure to vapors has caused cancer in
laboratory animals. Do not breathe vapors. Use only in
well-ventilated locations. Do not allow contact with eyes and
prolonged contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep
container closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
FOR USE AS MOTOR FUEL ONLY.
Diesel
CAUTION!
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES.
COMBUSTIBLE.
Middle distillates have caused skin cancer and kidney
damage in laboratory animals. Do not allow contact with eyes. Keep
away from heat and flame. Use only in well-ventilated locations. Do
not allow prolonged breathing of mist or vapor. Do not allow
prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Keep head away from
container when opening or dispensing. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
Acute
EYES:
Causes slight-to-moderate eye irritation.
SKIN: Moderately irritating; causes redness, edema, or drying of the
skin.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:
Gasoline:
May cause dizziness, irritation of eyes, nose and throat,
vomiting, bluish color of the skin, and central nervous system
effects including contracted pupils, loss of reflexes,
convulsions, seizures, sudden loss of consciousness, coma and
sudden death. Other symptoms are headaches, flushing of the
face, nausea, mental confusion and depression, loss of appetite,
blurred speech and difficulty in swallowing.
- Diesel:
- May cause symptoms of drowsiness or narcosis from inhalation
of high vapor concentrations.
Chronic
Recent studies with laboratory animals have shown that
diesel and gasoline vapors caused kidney damage and kidney cancer in
rats, and liver cancer in mice.
SAFETY MEASURES
Certain emergency equipment is installed at each
fueling site. Please be sure to note the location of the following
equipment before you begin fueling.
- FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
- Be sure you can find the one nearest you.
- RED EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
- This will be located on the card reader panel next to the
keypad.
- EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SWITCH
- Located within 75 feet of the island and clearly identified.
It allows you to shut down the system from a location other than
the fueling island.
- PAY TELEPHONE
- May be located at the site and requires no coins for an
emergency call to 911 or to an operator.
- EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
- Clearly posted and identified for use in emergencies.
- SITE OPERATOR'S PHONE NUMBER
- is clearly posted and identified. Call this number if you need
assistance, or to report a problem.
FUELING
SAFETY
Before you begin, stop your engine and shift into
"Park." On manual shift vehicles, set the parking and/or emergency
brake. When you use a card-lock facility, you must stop your engine
before you begin fueling. You must also remain outside your vehicle
in full view of the nozzle at all times while fueling.
If a
spill occurs, call the assistance number posted at that site to
ensure prompt clean-up.
In case of fire, dial 911 or the
emergency number located at the site (usually on or near the fire
extinguisher sign.)
