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Introduction Warnings and Instructions Warnings and Instructions 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 damage to property, environment, resulting in serious injury or death, if these safe service procedures are not followed. You are working in a potentially dangerous environment of flammable fuels, vapors, and high voltage or pressures. Only trained or authorized individuals knowledgeable in the related procedures should install, inspect, maintain or service this equipment. 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 1-800-323-1719 to locate a qualified technician. it is imperative to your safety and the safety of others to understand the procedures before beginning work, Make sure your employees and any service contractors read and follow the instructions. Follow the Regulations Applicable information is available in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30A; Code for Motor Field Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, NFPA 70; National Electrical Code (NEC)., Occupational Safety and Hazard Association (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. Prevent Explosions and Fires Fuels and their vapors will explode or burn, if ignited. Spilled or leaking fuels cause vapors. Even filling customer tanks will cause potentially dangerous vapors in the vicinity of the dispenser or island. Working Alone It is highly recommended that someone who is capable of rendering first aid be present during servicing. Familiarize yourself with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) methods, if you work with or around high voltages. This information is available from the American Red Cross. Always advise the station personnel about where you will be working, and caution them not to activate power while you are working on the equipment. Use the OSHA Lockout/Tagout procedures. if you are not familiar with this requirement, refer to OSHA documentation. Working With Electricity Safely Ensure that you use safe and established practices in working with electrical devices. Poorly wired devices may cause a fire, explosion or electrical shock. Ensure that grounding connections are properly made. Ensure that you do not pinch wires when replacing covers. Follow OSHA Lockout/Tagout requirements. Station employees and service contractors need to understand and comply with this program completely to ensure safety while the equipment is down. Before you start work, know the location of the Emergency Power Cutoff Switch. (the E -STOP). This switch cuts off power to all fueling equipment and. submerged turbine pumps and is to be used in the event of an emergency. The buttons on the console at the cashier's station WILL NOT shut off electrical power to the pump/dispenser. This means that even if you press a button on the console labeled EMERGENCY STOP, ALL STOP, PUMP STOP, or something similar, fuel may continue to flow uncontrolled. HazardousMaterials ' Some materials may present a health hazard if not handled correctly. Ensure that you clean hands after handling equipment, Do not place any equipment in the mouth. WARNING! FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ENVIRONMENT, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.