MDE-4334C Atlas Start-up and Service Manual · April 2008
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Purging Air from the System
Hydraulic/Mechanical Components
Amount to Purge at the Nozzle
Use the table below to determine the amount of fuel that is to be dispensed when purging the
unit through the nozzle. Use the appropriately-sized prover can.
For
Pump this Amount
Major services (changing meters, pumping units, and others)
25 gallons (94.6 liters) per hose
Minor services (changing filters, strainers, and others)
10 gallons (37.9 liters) per hose
To purge the pump/dispenser, proceed as follows:
1
Lift the nozzle handle of the hose being purged.
2
Place the nozzle in the approved container. Refer to
.
3
Open the nozzle slowly until a constant stream of fuel is observed. Dispense the amount of
fuel depending on the service being done, as shown in the table.
Figure 7-5: Dispensing into Prover Can (Purge)
Nozzle
Prover
Can
Ground Wire
and Clips
4
Return the nozzle to the nozzle boot.
5
Empty the approved container into the appropriate product tank.
Note: The purged amount will not be reflected in the electronic Totals.
