Service manual

GAS ISLAND VENDOR INSTALLATION PROTOCOL
Vendo Gas Island Vending Machines have been evaluated by UL (Underwriters
Laboratories Inc.
®) for placement at service stations which the NFPA (National Fire
Protection Association) considers a hazardous location. These vendors must be
correctly installed and inspected per the following protocol before they are put into
service.
A. Vendor is to be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70,
Article 514 - Gasoline Dispensing and Service Stations, NFPA 30A - Automotive and
Marine Service Station Code, and the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction.
IMPORTANT - Compliance includes direct wiring of the vendor to the voltage source
utilizing proper metal conduit and circuit protection.
B. When installed on support base, the vendor can be installed in an 18-inch high Class
I, Group D, Division 2 Hazardous Location. Additionally, the vendor must be installed
at least 18 inches from any flammable liquid dispensing device.
Vendor support base is to be attached to vendor as shown by view on page S-15.
Vendor should be securely bolted in place using ½-inch nominal diameter hardware
as a minimum.
C. IMPORTANT: FOR ANY INSTALLATION REQUIRING LEVELING OF THE
VENDOR, IT IS MANDATORY TO OBTAIN APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.
To level more than 1/8 inch, it is suggested to follow these guidelines:
1. Shimming of one or more mounting points should be done with solid steel,
minimum thickness of 1/8 inch. Solid aluminum is acceptable.
2. It is not acceptable to place shims under all (4) mounting points.
3. Shims should be a minimum of 2 ½ inch x 2 ½ inch square or 2 ½ inch diameter.
4. Shim should have a hole, (approximately ½ inch diameter), through the center in
the same manner as the GIV pedestal foot.
5. Shim should be protected against corrosion by painting, plating, etc.
6. IMPORTANT: Hold down bolt should be a solid, continuous bolt.
It is MANDATORY that all installations requiring leveling be approved by the
LOCAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
D. Warning - Power tools with arcing and sparking parts, such as electric drills, should
not be used in any hazardous locations during the installation of this vendor.
E. The dispensing area shall be in clear view of the attendant at all times, and placing or
allowing any obstacle to come between the dispensing area and the attendant control
area shall be prohibited.
F. Upon completion of the installation, the Local Fire Marshall, or Authority Having
Jurisdiction, must verify the installation complies with the codes shown in Item A.
After authorization, the vendor may be placed into operation.
2/2008
S-14