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Ehad Fuel Dispensers

Maintenance Manual & Operation | Maintenance Handbook

Contents

MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PREFACE 4
INFORMATION FOR USERS 5
SAFETY ICONS 6
1. BRIEF INTRODUCTION 8
2. MAIN TECHNICAL PARAMETERS 9
3. CONSTRUCTION & WORKING PRINCIPLE 10
4. GEAR PUMP COMBINATION PUMP & PRINCIPLE 16
5. FLOW METER & PRINCIPLE 19
6. ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT 22
7. INSTALLATION OF FUELLING DISPENSERS 24
8. INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 25
9. MAINTENANCE 26
10.FAILURE & SOLUTION 27
11.SKETCH FOR INSTALLATION VANE PUMP 29
12.SKETCH FOR INSTALLATION GEAR PUMP 30
13.SKETCH FOR INSTALLATION SUBMERSIBLE PUMP 31
ACCESSORIES 32
FREE SPARE PARTS (LCF-90 GEAR PUMP AND LFM-85 FLOW METER) 32
FREE SPARE PARTS (LFYP-50 VANE PUMP AND LMF-65 FLOW METER) 33
OPERATION | MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 34
1. MAINTENANCE OF THE FUEL DISPENSER 35
2. POINTS TO NOTE FOR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL 36
3. INSTALLATION, TESTING & ADJUSTMENT OF FUEL DISPENSER 37
4. CONSTRUCTION & WORKING PRINCIPLES OF FUEL DISPENSER 40
SECTION 1: CONSTRUCTION OF FUEL DISPENSER 40
SECTION 2: WORKING PRINCIPLES OF FUEL DISPENSER 42
5. CONSTRUCTION & PRINCIPLES OF GEAR PUMP & VANE PUMP 44
SECTION 1: CONSTRUCTION OF PUMP 44
SECTION 2: OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF OIL PUMP 49
SECTION 3: FAULT ANALYSIS FOR OIL PUMP 49

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Maintenance Manual & Operation | Maintenance Handbook

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5. CONSTRUCTION & PRINCIPLES OF GEAR PUMP & VANE PUMP 44


SECTION 4: THINGS TO NOTE DURING DISMANTLING & ASSEMBLY OF OIL 54
PUMPS
6. STRUCTURES & WORKING THEORY OF FLOW METER 55
SECTION 1: STRUCTURES & WORKING THEORY OF FLOW METER 55
SECTION 2: FAULTS & MAINTENANCE OF FLOW METER
7. CONSTRUCTION & WORKING PRINCIPLE OF AUTOMATIC NOZZLE & SOLENOID
VALVE
SECTION 1. CONSTRUCTION & WORKING PRINCIPLE OF AUTOMATIC NOZZLE
SECTION 2: STRUCTURE & PRINCIPLE OF WORK OF A SOLENOID VALVE
8. ELECTRONIC PARTS OF EHAD DISPENSER
9. FUEL DISPENSER – DETECTING MALFUNCTION
10.DESIGN OF A PETROL STATION
SECTION 1: BUILDING REQUIREMENT OF PETROL STATION
SECTION 2: STORAGE TANK AND PIPELINE
SECTION 3: BRIEF INTRODUCTION ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF EXPLOSION PROOF
SECTION 4: PRINCIPLES OF SELECTING EXPLOSION PROOF EQUIPMENT

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Ehad Fuel Dispensers
Maintenance Manual

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PREFACE
Thank you for choosing EHAD fuel dispensers. manufactured by LANFENG MACHINE CO. LTD.

Our fuel dispensers are designed to fuel motor vehicles and are equipped to measure the
volume and cost of the fuel being dispensed.

We are continuously making improvements to our machinery to enhance the performance and
reliability of each and every part. This manual, therefore is revised periodically, however the
content will stay consistent with the product.

This manual is a detailed presentation of the methods and procedures for operation of the
product machinery. Please read the manual carefully before installation and operation of fuel
dispenser.

Notice
Avoid any repairs or changes that may impair the performance of the fuel dispenser.

The structure and appearance of the fuel dispenser is certified by the National Anti-Explosive
Administration.

The metric performance of the fuel dispenser is approved by the General Administration of
Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of PRC.

Please contact the sales and service department if you have any questions about this manual.
Headquarters: No 8 Gaoyi Rood, Hi-Tech Park, Wenzhou Economin Development Zone,
Wenzhou, Zhejiang
Office Tel: (+86-577) 86581398, 86581399
Service Tel: (+86-577) 86581391
Sales Tel: (+86-577_ 86585888, 86587777
Fax: (+86-577) 86581392
Website: www.chinalanfeng.com
Email: chinalanfeng@vip.163.com
Zip Code: 325011

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INFORMATION FOR USERS
The Zhejiang Lanfeng Machine Co., Ltd., Series JDK50 fuel dispensers, are manufactured under
strict quality controls and the metric test is measured against the national metric standard.

Users should always examine the metric accuracy. If any errors are found, please apply to the
metric administration for examining.

Zhejiang Lanfeng Machine Co., Ltd., and its agents have an obligation to cooperate with users
and metric administrations to examine the metric accuracy. However, they do not pay the
following fees: cost of examination, any penalty to users, and any costs caused by the metric
errors.

Please take the original object as standard if any modification to the specification, model or
installation of Lanfeng Products has been made.

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SAFETY ICONS
DANGER

No Smoking

Stop running the engine when fueling

WARNING

Check the variety of fuel before refueling

?The wrong fuel could cause the vehicle to stop suddenly when driving
resulting in an accident

Don’t open nozzle when refueling

?The fuel will gush out if the lever of the nozzle is unintentionally touched

WARNING

Nozzle spout must be safely inserted into the tank inlet

?If the spout is not inserted safely into the tank inlet it would cause static
resulting in a fire

?It would easily start a fire if the spout fell from the tank inlet during
refuelling

WARNING

Do not leave the gas station when refueling

?Avoid overflow due to a malfunction of the dispenser

?Turn the lever of the nozzle off and stop the pump if an overflow occurs

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WARNING

Please refuel in the appointed container

?In order to avoid a fire caused by static, do not pump gasoline into a
polythene container

Please replace the nozzle when fueling is completed

?Avoid fuel gushing out when refuelling next time

Please replace the vehicles inlet tank cover tightly when fuelling is complete

?Avoid fuel overflowing and causing a fire.

WARNING

If gasoline leaks ...

?Please lead person to a safe place

?Scatter sand on the leaking fuel

?Ensure that you are equipped with a Fire Extinguisher

?Prohibit the entrance of people and vehicles

If a fuel fire occurs ...

?Lead person to a safe place

?Contact the fire department immediately

?Extinguish the fire as soon as possible

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1. BRIEF INTRODUCTION
The series JDK50 Lanfeng fuel dispensers are designed and manufactured strictly according to
laws, statutes, codes and standards, of The National Standard of Fuel Dispenser for Motor
Vehicles (GB/T91/1-2001), the Examining Regulations for Fuel dispensers (JJG443-98), and The
Outline for the Figuration of Fuel Dispensers (JJF1060-1999). All units have passed these tests
and examinations implemented by the national administration for measurement, quality and
safety.

The series JDK50 Lanfeng fuel dispensers are characterised by a unique design and novel
appearance. It has high metric accuracy, and high flow velocity. The computer adopts
advanced technology and high quality electronic elements and has reliability, high accuracy, full
function, easy operation, and convenient maintenance.

Lanfeng fuel dispensers and all electronic elements are all anti-explosive and have been
awarded all the national anti-explosive certificates.

This manual is used for the following types of fuel dispensers:

JDK50C1111 JDK50C2221 JDK50D1111 JDK50 (1) Common pump


(2) Submarine pump
JDK50D1112 JDK50D2121 JDK50D2122
No of Flow Meter
JDK50D2221 JDK50D2222 JDK50D4241
Number of products
JDK50D4242 JDK50D6361 JDK50D6362
Number of Nozzles

Series, for example C, D

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2. MAIN TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Metric Accuracy ± 0.3%

Range of Flow 5-50 L/min, 9-90 L/min

Measurable Minimum 5L

Noise ≤ 80dB(A)

Vacuum of Input ≥ 0.060Mpa

Range of Single Count 0.00-9,800.00 L or Sale

Range of Accumulative Count 0.00-9999999,999.99 L or Sale

Range of Price 0.01 – 99.99 Price/L

Diameter of Input Pipe 38mm (1.5 inch)

Oil Pipe Diameter 19mm and Static Wire


Diameter 25mm and Static Wire

Power Supply AC380V ± 20% 50 Hz ± 1


AC220V ± 20% 50 Hz ± 1

Rating Power 0.75 LW

Ambient Humidity 45% - 85%

Ambient Temperature -40ºC – +60ºC

Anti-explosive ID Exd II AT3 Exdm[ib]ib II At3

Anti-explosive Certificate Number CE001014 CE011154 CE011155


CE011156 Ce011157

License of Manufacturing Metric Instrument 00000625

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3. CONSTRUCTION & WORKING PRINCIPLE
JDK50C1111 One Product One Nozzle Fuelling Dispenser

1. Key Board
2. Nozzle Holder
3. Nozzle
4. Fuel Indicator
5. Hose
6. Nameplate
7. Electronic Control Unit
8. Solenoid Valve
9. Impulse Sensor
10. LFM-65 Flow Meter
11. LFYP-50 Vane Pump
12. Power Box
13. Ex-Motor
14. Flexible Pipe and Flange
15. Plate Body

JDK50C2221 Two Products Two Nozzles Fuelling Dispenser

1. Key Board
2. Nozzle Holder
3. Nozzle
4. Fuel Indicator
5. Hose
6. Nameplate
7. Electronic Control Unit
8. Solenoid Valve
9. Impulse Sensor
10. LFM-65 Flow Meter
11. LFYP-50 Vane Pump
12. Power Box
13. Ex-Motor
14. Flexible Pipe and Flange
15. Plate Body

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JDK50D1111 One Product One Nozzle Fuelling Dispenser
The Main Framework
“Lan Feng” JDK50D1111, single nozzle, single product, fuelling dispenser, consists of an anti-
explosive motor, gear pump, meter, anti-explosive sensor, automobile shut-off nozzle, and
computer installation (keyboard, display board, and electronic control unit).

1. Electronic control Unit


2. Key Board
3. Impulse Sensor
4. LFM-85 flow Meter
5. Frame
6. LFCP-90 Gear Pump
7. EX-Power Box
8. EX-Motor
9. Flexible Pipe and Flange
10. Solenoid Valve
11. Nozzle
12. Nozzle Holder
13. Hose
14. Breakaway
15. Fuel Indicator
16. Elbow
17. Nameplate

JDK50D2221 Two Products Two Nozzles Fuelling Dispenser


The Main Framework
“Lan Feng” JDK50D2221, two nozzles, two products, fuelling dispenser, consists of an anti-
explosive motor, gear pump, meter, anti-explosive sensor, automobile shut-off nozzle, and
computer installation (keyboard, display board, and electronic control unit).

1. Electronic control Unit


2. Key Board
3. Frame
4. Impulse Sensor
5. LFM-85 flow Meter
6. Solenoid Valve
7. LFCP-90 Gear Pump
8. EX-Power Box
9. Flexible Pipe
10. EX-Motor
11. Nameplate
12. Nozzle
13. Nozzle Holder
14. Hose
15. Breakaway
16. Fuel Indicator
17. Elbow

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JDK50D2121 One Product Two Nozzles Fuelling Dispenser

1. Electronic Control Unit


2. Key Board
3. Solenoid Valve
4. Impulse Sensor
5. LFM-85 Flow Meter
6. LFCP-90 Gear Pump
7. Ex-Power Box
8. EX-Motor
9. Nameplate
10. Wavy Pipe and Flexible
Flange
11. Nozzle Holder
12. Nozzle

JDK50D4241 Two Products Four Nozzles Fuelling Dispenser

1. Electronic Control Unit


2. Key Board
3. Solenoid Valve
4. Impulse Sensor
5. LFM-85 Flow Meter
6. LFCP-90 Gear Pump
7. Ex-Power Box
8. EX-Motor
9. Nameplate
10. Wavy Pipe and Flexible
Flange
11. Nozzle Holder
12. Nozzle

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JDK50D6361 Three Products Six Nozzles Fuelling Dispenser

1. Electronic Control Unit


2. Key Board
3. Solenoid Valve
4. Impulse Sensor
5. LFM-85 Flow Meter
6. LFCP-90 Gear Pump
7. Ex-Power Box
8. EX-Motor
9. Nameplate
10. Wavy Pipe and Flexible
Flange
11. Nozzle Holder
12. Nozzle

JDK50D1112 One Product One Nozzle Submersible Pump Fuelling dispenser

1. Top Cover
2. Fuel Indicator
3. Electronic Control Unit
4. Key Board
5. Solenoid Valve
6. Impulse Sensor
7. EX-Power Box
8. Filter
9. LFM-85 Flow Meter
10. Fuel Inlet
11. Nameplate
12. Nozzle Holder
13. Nozzle

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JDK50D2222 Two Products Two Nozzles Submersible Pump Fuelling dispenser

1. Top Cover
2. Fuel Indicator
3. Electronic Control Unit
4. Key Board
5. Solenoid Valve
6. Impulse Sensor
7. EX-Power Box
8. Filter
9. LFM-85 Flow Meter
10. Fuel Inlet
11. Nameplate
12. Nozzle Holder
13. Nozzle

JDK50D6362 Three Products Six Nozzles Submersible Pump Fuelling dispenser

1. Top Cover
2. Fuel Indicator
3. Electronic Control Unit
4. Key Board
5. Solenoid Valve
6. Impulse Sensor
7. EX-Power Box
8. Filter
9. LFM-85 Flow Meter
10. Fuel Inlet
11. Nameplate
12. Nozzle Holder
13. Nozzle

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Principle

Starting the motor, and the motor drives a pump to pump fuel from a tank through pipe and
flexible pipe into the filter of the pump. After filtering, the fuel is compressed and then pumped
into the air separator, built into the pump, which separates gas from the fuel, and the gas is
discharged outside at the same time. The compressed fuel moves the four pistons. When the
four pistons have completed a cycle, a specific amount of fuel is transmitted, and
simultaneously the shaft drives the impulse to rotate, encode and output the digital pulse. The
electronic control unit receives the digital pulse, accounts, stores, and displays all the data
involved. The fuel goes through the fuel indicator, the nozzle, and into the tank of a vehicle.

Principle Diagram of JDK50 Fuelling Dispenser

Power Supply Display Board Key Board

Electronic
Ex-Power Box
Control Unit

SSR Relay Ex-Impulser Nozzle

Ex-Motor Flow Meter Solenoid Valve

Pump Tank Fuel Container

Discharger
Gas

Direction of Current Signal & Mechanical Movement.......

Direction of Fuel..........................................................

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4. GEAR PUMP CONSTRUCTION & PRINCIPLE
LFCP-90 Gear Pump

CONSTRUCTION

The gear pump is composed of a


gear wheel, an air separator, and
other parts. It is made of
aluminium alloy, so it is small,
light, and has good performance.

1. Inlet Filter
2. Air Separator
3. Outlet Valve
4. Bypass Valve
5. Inner Gear
6. Outer Gear
7. Cover
8. Outlet Filter
9. Body

Principle

The inner gear revolving in clockwise direction in high revolution results in a low-pressure space
and a high-pressure space to complete the process of sucking and pumping fuel.
The bypass valve consists of a valve seat, a valve core, a spring and an adjustment bolt. When
the pump runs in normal operation, the low-pressure space and the high-pressure space are
isolated. When the nozzle is shut off, or the fuel cannot be discharged, high rising oil pressure
pushes the valve core to move to the right. This leads the fuel discharged, from the high-
pressure space to the low-pressure space, therefore the fuel cycles within the pump and the oil
pressure reduces. The work pressure can be adjusted by adjusting the spring of the bypass
valve. There are two filters in the pump, inlet filter and outlet filter (marked STRAINER), which
should be cleaned periodically.

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LFYP-50 Vane Pump

CONSTRUCTION

1. Body
2. Oil Filter
3. Vane Pump
4. Conducting Flake
5. Connecting Pipe
6. Top Cover
7. Vent Hole
8. Connecting Plate
9. Separate valve
10. Floater
11. Lever
12. Return Valve
13. Discharge Valve
14. Bypass Valve

Principle

The LFYP-50 Vane Pump is a combination of a Vane Pump with an air separator cast in
aluminium alloy which is small and light.

The pump is a vane pump with a locating ring. There is no high-pressure space in the air
separator and there is a returning floater system in the normal pressure space.

The vent pipe also has a centrifugal effect. The high-pressure connecting pipe, the discharge
valve, and the bypass valve are all in one shell.

Under pressure the oil in the pump flows through the high-pressure connecting pipe. The
discharge valve enters the metric exchanger, pushes four pistons to reciprocate and discharge
oil in a fixed volume. At the same time, air vents through the vent hole and a small amount of
oil accumulates in the normal pressure space. When the level of the oil reaches a certain
height, the returning floater will rise and some of the oil will return to the low-pressure space in
the pump. The operating pressure of the pump can be adjusted by changing the tension of the
spring on the bypass valve. When the nozzle is closed, the oil will circulate automatically in the
pump.

The air separator uses a centrifugal venting system so that it can eliminate the air effectively.
Great–volume normal pressure space can hold some oil to avoid being full or empty.

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LFTP-80 Gear Pump

CONSTRUCTION

1. Bottom cover
2. Outer gear
3. Inner Gear
4. Pump cover
5. Oil filter
6. Shell
7. Top Cover
8. Air outlet
9. Floater
10. Oil cup
11. Bolt of Oil hole
12. Oil felt
13. Oil felt push cover
14. Wheel
15. Half circle
16. V type oil seal
17. Sheath of front shaft
18. Sheath of rear shaft

Principle

The LFTP-80 Gear pump mainly consists of internal and external gear pump, outlet and inlet of
oil valve, oil filter, relief valve, air hole and oil floater. When the motor drives the external gear
to rotate, the internal and external gear will mesh so there will be zones of low pressure and
high pressure to finish the process of oil suction and compression.

Relief valve keeps constant pressure and pressure relief. Normally the system pressure does
not exceed working pressure, then start to fuel. When the nozzle is blocked or fuelling is
stopped, the system pressure exceeds the working pressure and the relief valve opens in order
to remove oil from the high pressure zone to the low pressure zone to control the oil pressure
and to keep oil circulating in the pump.

The air separator hole is used for oil and gas separation to drive high pressure gas oil into the
constant pressure antrum. When the liquid reaches a specific level the dobber floats and oil
flows back to the low pressure antrum.

Attention: Oil filters require regular cleaning.

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5. FLOW METER CONSTRUCTION & PRINCIPLE
LFM-85 Flow Meter

CONSTRUCTION

The flow meter is composed of an aluminium alloy body, connecting lever, distributing valve and
a shaft. It is highly accurate and has a long life span.

1. Bottom Cover
2. Steel Ball
3. Sleeve of Crank
4. Crank Assembly
5. Bottom Cover Seal
6. Body
7. Side Cover Seal
8. Side Cover
9. Rear Cover Assembly
10. Sleeve
11. Connecting Lever
12. Hexangular Bolt
13. Crank Gasket
14. Distributor Valve Seat
15. Top Cover Seat
16. Bolt
17. Gasket
18. Screw
19. Gasket of Distributor Valve
20. Distributor Valve
21. Spring
22. Top Cover
23. Impulse Sensor

Principle

The main parts are made from stainless steel and advanced industrial plastic. They are anti-
corrosive, highly wearable and sealed. The Driving Shaft is a “push and pull” drive constituted
by a connecting lever and a crank. It has no intermission, no concussion, and no abnormal
voice. When the driving shaft runs, it drives the shaft of the sensor producing an impulse
which is then input into the computer.

The hand wheel, for accuracy, can be adjusted according to errors. When it is turned to the
right, the delivery capacity will be reduced; when turned to the left the delivery capacity will be
increased. It is easy, accurate and stable. The meter can be adjusted one hole at a time and
can also be adjusted by a half a hole. One hole is about 0.05%. After adjustment, insert the
pin and seal with lead. When the high-pressure fuel comes into the meter, it drives four pistons
to complete an operating cycle. When the crank turns around, the volume of the fuel ejected
by an operating cycle is 0.5L.

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LFM-65 Flow Meter

Construction

The flow meter shown in Fig 9 is composed of an aluminium alloy body, a connecting lever, a
distributing valve, and a shaft. It has a high accuracy and long life.

1. Bottom Cover
2. Steel Ball
3. Sleeve of Crank
4. Crank Assembly
5. Bottom Cover Seal
6. Body
7. Side Cover Seal
8. Side Cover
9. Rear Cover Assembly
10. Sleeve
11. Connecting Lever
12. Hexangular Bolt
13. Crank Gasket
14. Distributor Valve
15. Top Cover Seat
16. Bolt
17. Valve Gasket
18. Screw
19. Gasket of Distributor Valve
Seat
20. Distributor Valve
21. Spring
22. Top Cover

Principle

The main parts are made from stainless steel and advanced industrial plastic. They are anti-
corrosive, highly wearable and sealed. The Driving Shaft is a “push and pull” drive constituted
by a connecting lever and a crank. It has no intermission, no concussion, and no abnormal
voice. When the driving shaft runs, it drives the shaft of the sensor producing an impulse
which is then input into the computer.

The hand wheel, for accuracy, can be adjusted according to errors. When it is turned to the
right, the delivery capacity will be reduced; when turned to the left the delivery capacity will be
increased. It is easy, accurate and stable. The meter can be adjusted one hole at a time and
can also be adjusted by a half a hole. One hole is about 0.05%. After adjustment, insert the
pin and seal with lead. When the high-pressure fuel comes into the meter, it drives four pistons
to complete an operating cycle. When the crank turns around, the volume of the fuel ejected
by an operating cycle is 0.5L.

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LFM-70 Flow Meter

CONSTRUCTION

The Meter comprises a shell of


cast iron, active plate, piston rod,
distribution valves, shafts and
other parts. The international
standard performance has a high
accuracy measurement, large flow
rate range, long life, etc.

1. Top Cover
2. Active plate
3. Ceramic ball
4. Support
5. Distributable valve
6. Top pad
7. Shell
8. Bottom pad
9. Bottom cover
10. Piston Rod
11. Pad
12. Steel ball
13. Tri-claw support
14. Gasket

Principle

The key components are made of stainless steel, ceramics and advanced engineering materials
with corrosion resistance, friction-proof and good dynamic sealing performance. The shaft is
driven by a type of tension-compression structure comprising the piston rod, active tri-claw
support, and gear with non-stop, no impact, no abnormal noise.

A convenient hand wheel provides several levels of accurate and stable adjustments of 0.1%
each; Clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease. The pin and seal must be
inserted as soon as the adjustment has been completed. Fuel, under high pressure from the
pump, passes through the meter to drive the three pistons thus completing a work cycle. The
fuel is discharged at a rate of 0.5 litres per cycle.

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6. ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
Layout of JDK 50C & JDK 50D Key Board Layout of Display Board

LITER

SALE

PRICE

KEY DESCRIPTION

Clear the number inputted; Clear the shift amount or cash after displaying
when the switch is set “Setting”

Input the decimal point

Change the unit price when the switch is set “Setting”


Power on and fuel, when the switch is set “Fuelling”

Stop motor after fuelling

Display the shift amount and the total amount and clear the shift amount

Switch between Litre and Sale; Set LNF – The litre number not fuelled when
chief solenoid valve is switched off

When power off, press this key to display the last amount

Fuel, when the switch is set “Operating”; Change unit price and/or clear
or query shift amount and total amount, when the switch is set “Setting”

00.00 Digital input from Right to Left

OPERATING GUIDE
1. Set the switch on “Operating”, pull out the key, turn on the power.
The keyboard will display “88888” and the display board will display “96”
Power On
fully, the electronic control unit will reset automatically. This means the
dispenser is ready to work.
1. Set the switch on “Setting” and press the key then the
Keyboard displays former unit price. Press the key to clear it.
2. Press the digital key to input new unit price. The last two digits are
Set Unit Price
decimal - DO NOT input the decimal point. Press the key to clear it
when inputting a wrong number.
3. Set the switch on “Operating” and pull out the key.

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OPERATING GUIDE
1. Press the key until Keyboard displays “P O”
2. Press the digital keys to input the preset sale. The keyboard displays the
number. The sale number inputted CANNOT be less than the unit price
and the decimal part CANNOT be more than two digits.
3. Press the key or take up the nozzle for fuelling. The pump will stop
when the sale meets the preset sale number.
A. The sale is invalid when price is zero.
Fueling Preset
B. The preset sale number must be less than 9999.
Sale
C. The preset sale number is valid only once. The preset sale
number automatically returns to zero when the preset sale
number is met or at end of fuelling.
D. The Display Board displays zero and then begins counting when
the nozzle is taken up or the key is pressed.
E. The motor automatically stops when the preset sale number is
met.
1. Press the key until the panel displays “L O”
2. Press the digital keys to input the litre. The keyboard displays the litre
Fueling Preset number. The litre number inputted must be more than 1L and less than
Litre 99L.
3. Press the key or take up the nozzle to fuel. The pump will stop when
the litre number meets the preset one.
1. Press the key or take up the nozzle to start fuelling.
Fueling Non-
2. After fuelling, put the nozzle on the bracket or press the key to stop
Preset
the pump, at the same time sale and litre number are shown on the
Number
Display Board.
1. Set the switch on “Operating” and press the key, then the
keyboard displays the litre number (L) or the sale number (P) of the shift
amount. If the number is more than 9999, the keyboard will display the
number on two screens.
Displaying
2. Set the switch on “Setting” and press the key, then press the
Shift or Total
key. The Display Board displays the litre number (L) or the sale
Amount &
number (P) of the total amount. If the number is greater than 999999,
Clearing Shift
the Display Board will display the number on two screens.
Amount
Set the switch on “Operating” and press the key then the
keyboard displays “C” and the shift amount at Litre or Yuan. Now set
the switch on “Setting” and press the key to clear the shift
amount.
Display
Current Litre 1. After fuelling, press the key and to display the current litre or
or Cash sale number.
Number
Display After 1. If Power goes off when fuelling, press the key to display fuelled
Power Failure amount or litre and sale.

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OPERATING GUIDE
1. Set the switch on “Setting” and press the key, then the
keyboard displays “D” and the former Cut-off Valve at. Press the key
to clear old one.
Change LNF
2. Input the new Cut-off Valve at, which should be between 0.00 and 0.99.
After inputting, set the switch on “Operating” and the new Cut-off
Valve at is in operation automatically.

7. INSTALLATION OF FUELLING DISPENSERS


1. The fuel dispenser is designed to be installed and used outdoors. The design of service
stations should be in accordance with GB50156-92 “The design criteria of small oil
storerooms and service stations for automobiles” and GBJ16-87 “The fire provision of
architectural design”. The waterproof shed should be constructed to cover, in any
season, and the height should be not less than 4.5 metres. The fuelling region should be
0.2 meters higher than the ground.

2. The design of oil tanks and oil pipelines should be consigned to a local design
department and should be approved by the local fire department. The consumer should
not design it personally, to ensure that the system is safe.

3. The base of the fuel pump should be installed in the concrete floor. Settle the fuel pump
with bolts. The size and position of the input holes are displayed as figure F-12. The
center of the output hole of the underground pipeline and the input hole should be
aligned because the valve pipe connecting the two hole has a very small displacement
margin to avoid the valve pipe being broken off.

4. The underground oil pipe should be a seamless galvanized steel pipe with a diameter of
38mm. The connection of the oil pipe should be sealed with polyethylene and the oil
pipe should be tested under 0.2Mpa.

5. All of the lines, such as the power line, signal line, and the down-lead line, should be
buried in the concrete floor. The tunnel should be filled with loess.

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8. INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
1. The fuel pump operates in explosive and dangerous surroundings. According to Clause
2.5.11 in GB50058-92, the wire for power and lights must be copper line over 2.5mm² in
diameter. We recommend that the wire should be in accordance with RVV 3x1.5+1x1.5
300/500 (GB50023.3). The switchboard should have reclosers for emergency.

2. The diameter of the wire entering into the anti-explosive junction box should be
consistent with the diameter of the inner hole of the rubber seal. The diameter is about
9mm. After connecting the wire, tighten the bolts to clamp the wire. The metal gasket
used with the sealed washer works to press the sealed washer, so it cannot be lost or
omitted.

3. The user connects the power wires through the hole in the anti-explosive switchboard
and the three wires should be connected to A, B, and C respectively. If the motor turns
in the wrong direction, exchange any two of the three wires. (If the power voltage is
220V, the two wires should be connected to C and N respectively.)

AC380V Three Phase AC380V Three Phase AC220V Single Phase


Power Cable Enter Power Cable Enter Power Cable Enter
JDK50C1111, JDK50C2221 JDK50D EX-Power Box
EX-Power Box

After installing the fuel pump, ensure that the power wires are connected correctly, all
connections in oil pipes are reliable, and the oil pipe is clean before first supplying power.
It is forbidden to examine the fuel pump with water instead of oil.

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9. MAINTENANCE
1. The appearance of the fuel dispenser should be orderly and clean, and it should always
be waxed. Eliminate the vapour to avoid rusting. In cold regions, the inner parts should
be dismantled to clean them and protect them with covers before the winter. All the
running parts should be lubricated regularly to ensure that they work well.

2. The filter mesh of the gear pump should be dismantled and cleaned periodically (each
week). It should be replaced if it is damaged. Wash the mesh sheath with gasoline and
remove the dirt in the inlet to the pump.

3. The oil tank should be cleaned periodically (about once a year) to keep the oil pure.

4. The adjusting screw in the bypass valve of the pump is used to adjust the pressure of
the pump and the discharge of the fuel pump can also be adjusted. The screw has
already been adjusted before leaving the factory. If the discharge decreases after a long
time, adjust the screw to increase the pressure in the pump. However, the pressure
must not be too high to avoid destroying the pump or making a loud noise.

5. Frequently check the pipe line connections, seals, O rings, and sealed gaskets to ensure
that there are no leaks. Ensure that the oil-watcher has no bubble, the discharge pipe
does not emit oil, the power wire is firmly connected, and the ground wire works well
otherwise they should be prepared in time. (Suggested wording – please check) Any
problems must be corrected as soon as possible.

6. The user should personally examine the metric accuracy on schedule. If a metric error
occurs, contact the local metric department as soon as possible to adjust it.

7. There is wire in the hose to conduct the static. Each end is connected to the joint of the
hose. Always examine the conductivity of the wire between the nozzle and the fuel
pump to avoid the wire being destroyed. If the hose is replaced, draw the wire out of
the hose, clean it, and ensure that the wire is connected properly to the nozzle and the
fuel pump to ensure that they are working normally.

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10. FAILURE & SOLUTIONS
ELECTRONICS

FAILURE POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

1. Impulser failed
Fuelling without accounting Replace with new parts
2. Main Board failed
1. SSR relay failed
2. Motor failed
Motor not working 3. Power Board failed Replace with new parts
4. No output signal from
Electronic Control Unit
1. SSR relay failed
Not stopping Replace with new parts
2. Main Board failed
1. Fuse failed
No display on both keyboard
2. Main Board failed Replace with new parts
and display board
3. Power Board failed
No display but keyboard and 1. Main Board failed
Replace with new parts
fuelling work 3. Power Board failed
1. Redisplay Key failed
No redisplay after power off 2. Main Board failed Replace with new parts
3. Battery not recharged

MECHANICS

FAILURE POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

Not fuelling on small flow 1. Great suction; long Adjust the location of the
but power is on horizontal pipe; too tank and examine the pipe;
many knee joints; great Clean the ventilating nut and
leakage; or dirty prepare or replace the filter
ventilating nut. and valve;
2. The filter is jammed; Change the turning direction
the ventilating valve is of the motor, adjust the
blocked; the solenoid pressure of the belt, and
valve does not work; examine the pump.
the resistance of flow is
great; the returning
valve cannot close; or
the oil returns to low-
pressure space.
3. The pump turns in the
wrong direction, or is
worn out so that there
is little or no vacuum.
4. The sealed gasket of
the returning floater is
destroyed.

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MECHANICS

FAILURE POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

Metric Error 1. The turning parts of the Adjust the ventilating


flow meter are worn, or assembly
the piston's Overhaul the fuel dispenser
displacement or Examine the ventilating
discharging volume valve, the returning valve,
increases. the cover of the filter and
2. The distributing valve or the pipe.
the piston seal does not
work.
3. The seal of the vent
valve does not work, or
the seal of the suction
pipe, the filter cover
and the returning valve
does not work; so the
input of air is so great
that the air separator
cannot manage it.

The Ventilating pipe spouts 1. The returning valve is Clean and examine the
oil or ejects oil blocked so the normal bypass valve
pressure space has too
much oil. Clean and examine the
2. The seal of the returning valve
returning valve does not
work; air is mixed with Plug up the vent hole.
oil, causing it to foam in
the pump and in the
normal pressure space.
3. The surface of the oil in
the tank is higher than
the surface of the oil in
the air separator.
The noise is abnormal or too 1. The preset pressure of Decrease the preset
high the spring in the bypass pressure
valve is too great. Clean the filter and examine
2. The filter is blocked, the the pipe
suction pipe is too long
or the vacuum is too
great.
3. The suction pipe leaks
or the low-pressure
space is too drafty.

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11. VANE PUMP INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

JDK50C1111 JDK50C2221
JDK50C2121

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12. GEAR PUMP INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

JDK50D1111 JDK50D2221
JDK50D2121 JDK50D4241

JDK50D6361

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13. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

JDK50D1112 JDK50D2222
JDK50D2122 JDK50D4242

JDK50D6362

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ACCESSORIES

ITEM SPEC. QTY. LOCATION REMARKS

Triangle Flange 1 Pce Fuel Inlet

Seal 1 Pce Fuel Inlet

GB5781-86
Bolt 3 Pcs Fuel Inlet
M10 X 50
GB41-86
Nut 3 Pcs Fuel Inlet
M10 X 50
GB95-85 Φ 10
Gasket 3 Pcs Fuel Inlet
40Hv
GB93-87 Φ 10
Gasket Spring 3 Pcs Fuel Inlet
65Mn

FREE SPARE PARTS (LCF-90 GEAR PUMP & LFM-85 FLOW METER)

ITEM SPEC. 1 PRODUCT 2 PRODUCTS LOCATION

GB3452.1-92
O-Ring 2 4 Joint
30 X 3.55
GB3452.1-92
O-Ring 2 4 Aluminium Pipe
22 X 3.55
GB3452.1-92 Joint of inlet and
O-Ring 2 4
38 X 3.55 outlet of Flow
GB3452.1-92 Cover of inlet
O-Ring 2 4
68 X 3.55 and outlet filler
GB3452.1-92 Outlet of gear
O-Ring 1 2
55 X 3.55 pump
GB3452.1-92 Filter of inlet
O-Ring 1 2
56 X 3.55 gear pump
Cover of Flow
Square 92 X 3.5 1 2
Meter
Cover of Flow
Square 105 X 3.5 1 2
Meter

Soft Wood 1 2 Wavy Pipe

Electronic
Fuse 2 4
Control Unit

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FREE SPARE PARTS (LFYP-50 VANE PUMP & LMF-65 FLOW METER)

ITEM SPEC. 1 PRODUCT 2 PRODUCTS LOCATION

Seal 19 X 35 X 10 1 2 Shaft of Pump

GB3452.1-92
O-Ring 1 2 LFYP-50 Pump
84 X 3.55
GB3452.1-92
O-Ring 1 2 Cover of Filter
80 X 3.55
Cover of By-pass
O-Ring 65 X 3.55 1 2
Valve
Cover of Out-put
O-Ring 65 X 3.55 1 2
Valve
Inlet and Outlet
O-Ring 38 X 3.55 2 4
of Flow Meter

O-Ring 30 X 3.55 2 4 Joint

O-Ring 22 X 3.55 4 8 Aluminium Pipe

Cover of Flow
Square 92 X 3.5 1 2
Meter
Cover of Flow
Square 105 X 3.5 1 2
Meter
Electronic
Fuse 2 4
Control Unit

Vane 6 12 LFYP-50 Pump

Soft Wood 1 2 Wavy Pipe

Soft Wood 1 2 Filter Holder

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Ehad Fuel Dispensers
Operation & Maintenance
Handbook

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1. MAINTENANCE OF FUEL DISPENSER
A. The appearance of the fuel dispenser should be orderly and clean, and it should always
be waxed. Eliminate the vapour to avoid rusting. In cold regions, the inner parts should
be dismantled to clean and protect them with covers before the winter.

B. All the running parts should be lubricated frequently to ensure that they work well.

C. The oil tank should be cleaned periodically (about once a year) to keep the oil pure. The
filter mesh of the gear pump should be dismantled and cleaned periodically (weekly). It
should be replaced if it is damaged. Wash the mesh sheath with gasoline and remove
the dirt in the inlet and outlet holes of the pump.

D. The user should personally examine the metric accuracy on schedule. If a metric error
occurs, contact the local metric department as soon as possible to adjust it.

E. There is a wire in the hose to conduct the static. Each end is connected to the joint of
the hose. Always examine the conductivity of the wire between the nozzle and the fuel
pump to check if the wire is damaged. If the hose is replaced, draw the wire out of the
hose, clean it, and ensure that it is properly connected to the new nozzle and the fuel
pump to ensure that they operate normally.

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2. POINTS TO NOT FOR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
A. When checking and maintaining the dispenser, maintenance personnel must not wear
chemical fibre clothing and shoes with metal studs. In order to prevent fires in the petrol
station, there should be no naked flames, no smoking is allowed, no using of steel or
metal tools, or strong magnetic field products (such as mobile phones). The petrol
station's safety instructor must be strictly obeyed when carrying out maintenance work.

B. When checking and maintaining the dispenser, especially the electrical parts, all power
sources must be shut off. No repair work should be done while the power is still on.

C. When checking and maintaining the mechanical parts of the dispenser, and there is a
need to drain off fuel, a container must be used to prevent fuel spillage.

D. When checking and maintaining the dispenser, be careful not to scratch or damage the
surface of any spare parts, tightly sealed parts, or sealed chamber surfaces so as to
prevent leakage. Before assembly, make sure that all parts are clean and properly
washed to prevent damage.

E. When maintaining the electrical parts, if any wiring needs to be detached, take note of
how these were connected in order to prevent new faults occurring after assembly due
to incorrect wiring. (This will be discussed in a later chapter.)

F. Before repairing the dispenser, the cause of the malfunction must be fully understood
and analysed and no parts should be changed until a conclusion has been made.

G. If after replacement of any parts that may affect the metric accuracy, an accuracy test
must be carried out.

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3. INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT OF FUELING DISPENSER
Installation and adjustment of the dispenser is part of the petrol station's operation. It directly
affects the proper business operation, safety of the petrol station, and the prevention of
accidents.

A. Inspection and acceptance upon receiving the dispenser.

1. Check that all the attached parts and components are in accordance with the manual
handbook.

2. Inspect the inner structure components and parts for any damage or loosening caused
during transportation.

B. Positioning of the Dispenser.

1. The dispenser should be installed outdoors under shelter. The shelter will prevent the
dispenser from direct rainfall and sunlight during all seasons. There must be enough
distance between the dispensers and surrounding buildings to ensure smooth entry for
big trucks or container trailers.

2. The dispenser should be installed on a concrete foot-base, to prevent any vehicle hitting
the dispenser. When the dispenser is above ground level it also helps to improve the
anti-explosion safety features.

3. To help reduce vibration of the dispenser during fuelling operation and to prolong the
lifespan of the machine, the body of the dispenser should be positioned and installed
perpendicular to the ground. The base of the machine should be level. Position the
dispenser on a concrete base and tighten with bolts and nuts. The concrete base should
have holes for the access of oil piping, earth wire, communication wire, and power
supply.

C. Installation of Oil Pipe and Oil Tank.

1. The dispenser usually uses a 1.5 inch (38mm) galvanized seamless steel pipe. The
conducting wire should connect evenly across both ends of the pipe with a flange. Fuel
storage tanks and piping must have a good earth connection. The oil pipe should be
tested at 0.2Mpa pressure.

2. Keep the pipe line bends to as few as possible and the level between the dispenser and
oil tank must not exceed 60 meters. The distance between the bottom of the oil tank
and the perpendicular dispenser's oil inlet hole must not exceed 4 metres as this would
weaken the suction. The connections on the oil pipe must be sealed with polyethylene.

3. The inlet pipe at the bottom of the oil tank must be installed with a 1.5 inch (38mm)
one-way valve (double door brass bottom valve). The distance between the valve and
the bottom of the tank should be about 10cm. Before installation, the tank and valve
should be thoroughly cleaned. Test the bottom valve with oil to ensure a tight seal and
to prevent blockage or leakage during oil fuelling operations.

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4. If more dispensers are to be installed at one petrol station, each dispenser should have
an individual pipeline connection. In situations where two dispensers share the same
pipeline, a reverse valve should be installed between them to prevent any interference
between the two machines.

5. If the dispenser is using an above ground tank or high rack tank storage (the bottom of
the tank is lower than the height of the dispenser's pump, and the top of the tank is
higher than the dispenser's pump) the air vent hole of the combination pump should be
blocked off to prevent oil flowing out from the air vent nozzle.

D. Installation of Electrical Equipment.

1. The main power supply should be located indoors. Each dispenser must have a separate
control switch. One control switch must not be used for two dispensers or other
machines.

2. Wiring must be 3 core (4 core) good oil proved; acid proved multi-cored double layer
copper wiring cable. The use of single core or aluminium wire core is strictly forbidden.

3. The wiring between the power room and dispensers should be concealed in piping. This
will prevent vehicles from damaging or exposing the wires. At the bottom of the
dispenser where the wire cable connects, an oil proved elbow bending connector should
be installed to prevent any fuel oil entering the wire tubing and corroding the wiring.
There should be no additional connectors between the power cable and wire connection
box to prevent sparking and endangering the petrol station.

4. User's power supply cable should be connected to the anti-explosive connection box.
Please refer to the various dispenser models for instructions on how the wiring should be
connected. Where the cable enters the box, screws should be used to tighten it. The
cables should be positioned tightly to ensure the good functioning of the anti-explosive
connecting box.

5. The dispenser must have a good general earth wire. Every dispenser must connect with
the earth conductor to prevent damage caused by lightening and/or static electricity.
Each dispenser should have an individual earth wire with a resistance not greater than 4
ohms and the nozzle against the earth's resistance should not be greater than 10 ohms.
When using single phase electrical motors, the cross section of copper cored insulation
wire used must not be less than 2.5 sq.mm or the electric motor may not be able to start
and will burn out.

E. Testing and Adjustment of Dispenser.

1. The use of water to test the dispenser is strictly forbidden. Actual fuel must be used for
testing.

2. Before the first test, do a general check of the dispenser, tightening all bolts and nuts
which might have become loose during transportation. In particular check both ends of
the hose for any loose connections to prevent fuel oil leakage which could result in a fire.

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3. If the flow rate for the dispenser is too high or too low it can be adjusted by turning the
adjusting screw on the overflow valve of the oil pump. If, when a new oil pipe is
connected the beginning flow is normal but then reduces, clean and wash the pump's
filter repeatedly. If this does not help check for other faults that may be the cause.

4. When doing an electrical installation or maintenance, first turn off the power supply. An
Ex Box should be installed according to the requirements and the cover must be closed
tightly before the power supply is turned on. Testing of the dispenser with the cover
open is strictly prohibited.

F. Fault Analysis and Maintenance of Oil Piping.

1. No oil flow or slow oil flow.

- There is sand and metal slag in the piping. When the pump sucks the fuel oil it
blocks the filter net of the separator. This will cause the pump to run noisily or
stop the flow. The filter net should be cleaned frequently.
- Serious air leakage in the piping or when two dispenser pumps share a common
pipe line. This causes a large amount of air inflow into the pipe making it
impossible to create a negative pressure and causing the flow to stop. The signs
are non-stop air exhausting, light pump sound, and no oil flow. Check and repair
piping, increase pipe line, or install stop valves.
- If the one-way valve on the pipe is damaged or jammed it will cause the oil pump
to stop flowing. (Signs are: no exhausting of air, pump sound is light, and no oil
flow.) To rectify the problem the one-way valve must be repaired or replaced.
- If the level of the fuel oil inside the tank is too low, below the pump's suction
range, or is below the level of the bottom valve the flow to the pump will stop. To
correct this just top up the oil tank to raise the fuel oil level.
- If the breathing tube for the oil tank is too low or the air cap is too dirty, this will
cause air in-flow problems resulting in no flow or slow flowing fuel oil. Raising the
air breathing tube or cleaning the air cap will solve this problem.
- An air bubble within the pipeline will also cause the oil flow to stop or slow down.

2. No fuelling but display is counting during fuelling operation

- Under certain pressures the rubber hose will expand. When the hose is too long
or not up to the required standards, when the fuelling starts the rubber hose will
expand. If it over expands it will prevent the fuel from flowing but the counting
will continue as normal. To rectify this problem the rubber hose must be replaced.
- If either the foot valve or pipelines are leaking, during the interim of refuelling, oil
level in the separator and pump drops, pipeline reverse the oil back to oil tank
(this can be seen by opening the separator's filter cover and removing the filter),
when during the next refuelling, due to large amount of air flow in, exceed the
capacity which the separate can separate, a portion of air flow into the flow meter,
pushing and rotate the flow meter and count, the characteristic point is, longer
the intermission time, value counted will be greater, causing flow rate various
during refuelling, inaccurate counting. To rectify, check the foot valve and oil
pipeline and top up the oil tank.

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4. FUEL DISPENSER CONSTRUCTION & WORKING PRINCIPLE
Section 1: Construction of Fuel Dispenser

Our series of dispensers have full function, high metric accuracy, easy handling, and convenient
maintenance. The dispenser's external framework is made from high quality steel materials.
This is characterised by its unique design and novel appearance.

Our dispenser mainly consists of an Ex Motor, oil pump, flow meter, ex impulse sensor unit, ex
solenoid valve, ex power connecting box, oil indicator, nozzle, and computer units (if using a
submersible pump there is no anti-explosive requirement for the electric motor and pump).

Functions are as follows:

1. The Ex Motor is the driving power of the dispenser. Under the control of the computer
setup it converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

2. The Oil pump (LFYP-50 Vane Pump, LFCP-90 Gear Pump) is driven by the Ex Motor. It
will suck the fuel from the oil tank, flow through the pump, and into the flow meter, with
a constant pressure and volume. In the meantime it will separate the air from the fuel
oil and dispose of it into the atmosphere.

3. A Flow Meter calculates the volume of the fuel oil flowing through it and converts this
volume into the rotating shaft's angular displacement unit.

4. Ex Impulse Sensor: The flow meter's rotating shaft drives the shaft of the impulse
sensor at the same time. It will convert the flow meter's rotating shaft's angular
replacement unit into an impulse signal using a photo-electric converter. The impulse
signal will be sent to the computer for processing and display.

5. The Ex Solenoid valve is a device meant for improving accuracy during preset fuelling.

6. The power source is safely imported to the dispenser via the Ex Power Box.

7. The Oil Indicator is used to check that there are no air bubbles in the flow of fuel oil. It
is a device for the user to check the fuel oil quality.

8. The Nozzle is meant to guarantee safe fuelling operations.

9. The Computer Unit is a small system which runs all the dispenser's required programme
software applications. It has the ability to process and calculate, display and control. It
has a communication function and is the control centre for the entire electronic sector.

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JDK50C1111 One Product One Nozzle Fuel Dispenser

CONSTRUCTION

1. Keyboard
2. Nozzle Holder
3. Nozzle
4. Fuel Indicator
5. Hose
6. Nameplate
7. Display Board
8. Ex Impulse Sensor
9. Solenoid Valve
10. LFM-65 Flow Meter
11. LFYP-50 Vane Pump
12. Ex Power Box
13. Ex Motor
14. Flexible Pipe and Flange
15. Main Body

JDK50D1111 One Product One Nozzle Fuel Dispenser

CONSTRUCTION

1. Electronic Control Unit


2. Main Body
3. Solenoid Valve
4. Ex Impulse Sensor
5. LFM-65 Flow Meter
6. LFCP-90 Gear Pump
7. Ex Power Box
8. Flexible Hose and Flange
9. Ex Motor
10. Key Board
11. Nozzle Holder
12. Nozzle
13. Fuel Indicator
14. Name Plate
15. Hose

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JDK50D1112 One Product One Nozzle Submersible Pump Fuel Dispenser

CONSTRUCTION

1&2. Main Body


3. Electronic Control Unit
4. Key Board
5. Solenoid Valve
6. Flow Meter
7. Ex Power Box
8. Filter
9. Flexible Hose
10. Flange
11. Nameplate
12. Nozzle Holder
13. Nozzle

Section 2: Working Principle of Fuel dispenser

Drawing the nozzle or pressing the Fuelling/Unit Price Key, will trigger the computer unit to
send out a “start fuelling” command signal. It will activate both the Ex Motor and solenoid
valve and will reset the display to zero. Gear pump when driven.

The Ex Motor pumps up the fuel from the oil tank. Compress and separate the air from the
fuel. Air is vented into the atmosphere and pure fuel oil, under pressure, will flow into the flow
meter.

Fuel oil flowing through the flow meter pushes the 4 pistons, creating motion and turning the
rotating shaft. A large amount of fuel oil passes through the solenoid valve, oil indicator, and
hose and into the vehicle's petrol tank.

The rotating shaft of the flow meter will cause the cutting notch disk of the impulse sensor to
rotate. A photo-electric converter will convert the angular replacement unit of the flow meter's
rotating shaft into an impulse signal, which is then sent to the computer for processing and
display.

Replacing the nozzle into the nozzle holder or pressing the Halt key on the keyboard will trigger
the computer unit to send out a “shut-off” command signal to the Ex Motor, thus ending the
refuelling process.

For preset refuelling, first input the preset amount. When the fuelling nears the preset amount,
the computer unit will first shut down the solenoid valve's main valve. The dispenser will
continue fuelling at a lesser volume and once the preset amount is reached the computer unit
will shut off the solenoid valve's sub-valve and Ex Motor to end the fuelling process.

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Principle

Starting the motor, and the motor drives a pump to pump fuel from a tank through pipe and
flexible pipe into the filter of the pump. After filtering, the fuel is compressed and then pumped
into the air separator, built into the pump, which separates gas from the fuel, and the gas is
discharged outside at the same time. The compressed fuel moves the four pistons. When the
four pistons have completed a cycle, a specific amount of fuel is transmitted, and
simultaneously the shaft drives the impulse to rotate, encode and output the digital pulse. The
electronic control unit receives the digital pulse, accounts, stores, and displays all the data
involved. The fuel goes through the fuel indicator, the nozzle, and into the tank of a vehicle.

Principle Diagram of JDK50 Fuelling Dispenser

Power Supply Display Key Board

Electronic
Ex-Power Box
Control Unit

Ex-Impulse
SSR Relay Nozzle
Sensor

Ex-Motor Flow Meter Solenoid Valve

Oil Pump Tank Fuel Container

Discharger
Gas

Direction of Current Signal & Mechanical Movement.......

Direction of Fuel..........................................................

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5. GEAR & VANE PUMP CONSTRUCTION & WORKING PRINCIPLE
Section1: Construction of Pump

The main section of the fuel dispenser is a hydraulic system. Its mechanical power source is
the Ex Motor, which can convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. The fuel pump
converts the mechanical energy into hydraulic energy. The Fuel pump's performance directly
affects the dispenser's ability to pump and dispense. At present, our pumps consist mainly of a
Vane Pump (model LFYP-50), Combination Gear pump (model LFCP-90), and Combination Gear
Pump (model LFTP-80 | combination oil pump and air separator).

Specific construction structure shown in the diagram below:

Exploded View of LFYP-50 Combination Vane Pump

1. Pulley Wheel 10. Outlet Valve Cover 19: Float Assembly


2. Pump Assembly 11. O-ring 65 x 3.5 20. Seal Gasket
3. Oil Seal 19 x 35 x 8 12. Outlet Valve Spring. 21. Seal Gasket
4. Pump Cover Assembly 13. Rotary Oil flow Valve Assembly 22. Pump Body Assembly
5. Rotor Assembly 14. Rotary Oil flow Valve Assembly 23. Oil Filter Assembly
6. Vane Blade 15. Connecting Box 24. Oil Filter Spring
7. Pressure Adjusting Assembly 16. Seal Gasket 25. O-ring 80 x 3.5
8. Overflow Valve Cover 17. Pump Assembly Cover 26 Oil Filter Cover
9. O-ring 65 x 3.5 18. Screws

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The vane pump components and filter, overflow valve, and discharge valve, which are tightly
assembled inside the pump body, are together called the Pump Assembly. The Vane pump
component is a combination of stator parts assembly, and rotor parts assembly. The stator
parts assembly consists of an eccentric sleeve, shaft sleeve, and covers on both ends. There
are two oval-shaped window holes in the middle section of the stator part assembly. The right
window connects with the inlet hole, return oil hole of the overflow valve, and return oil hole of
the return valve in the normal pressure chamber. We have named this space the low pressure
chamber. The left window leads to the oil separator tube; this space is named the high
pressure chamber. The Rotor part assembly is made up of the rotor shaft and rotor assembly.
There are six equidistant vane grooves along the circumference of the rotor assembly. Vane
blades have a forward/back movement within the grooves towards the centre point of the rotor
assembly. There is an eccentric distance between the rotor assembly and the centre of the
eccentric sleeve, circumference of the rotor assembly, and inner circumference of the stator
assembly, inter-cutting at point K (fig 6). The height of the rotor with the vane blade and the
inner height of the stator assembly are the same.

When the rotor rotates, the vane blade will tightly in contact with the inner wall due to the
centrifugal force. It also has a forward/back motion within the grooves toward the centre point
of the rotor assembly. The inner chamber of the stator assembly can split into four sectors
using the vertical centre point as a guideline. It can divide into upper and lower tightly sealed
zones and left and right transition zones. The angle between the two vane blades on the rotor
is 60 degrees thus in the two tightly sealed zones there will be one or two vane blades isolating
the transition zone and preventing the oil within the two inner ends of the chamber from
flowing. However, the oil within the transition zones are linked. When the rotor rotates in a
clockwise direction (observed from the direction of the pump cover), it will have an effect on
the suction and compression of the oil fluid, helped by the effect of dimensional changes in the
two transition zones, as illustrated in Fig. 7.

With the centre vertical line as a guideline, the position of blades A & B at the bottom of the
rotor is symmetrical. When the rotor rotates clockwise over a distance of 60 degrees, blade B
will move from its previous position to where blade A was. Oil fluid between the blades moves
from the centre position towards the left chamber. The right chamber now needs to be refilled
with oil fluid toward the centre position. The tightly sealed zone now becomes bigger creating
a partial vacuum. Under the effect of atmospheric pressure the oil fluid in the oil tank is sucked
through the pipeline into the pump's inlet hole. In the meantime the left chamber's sealed
zone becomes smaller. Oil fluid is squeezed out through the discharge valve. When the rotor
continuously rotates, oil fluid forms a definite pressure and flow rate. Strength of operating
pressure depends on the adjustment of the overflow valve and its load resistance. Pressurised
oil fluid flows from the high pressure chamber into the air separator tube. Some of the oil fluid
flows back to the low pressure chamber through the overflow valve and the rest flows through
the discharge valve into the flow meter. When the nozzle is activated, the load resistance will
be lower and pressurised oil fluid overcomes the tension of the spring of the outlet valve and
flows through the discharge valve into the flow meter. The overflow valve is in the shut-off
mode or slightly open. When the nozzle is shut off, the oil pressure increases. The core of the
overflow valve overcomes the tension of the spring and moves towards the side of the spring
with the aid of the fluid pressure. Pressurised oil fluid in the high pressure chamber flows to
the low pressure chamber through the overflow valve, repeating the cycle. Turning the
adjusting screw on the overflow valve will change the tension of the spring. This will adjust the
pressure of the hydraulic system and the flow rate. Turning the screw clockwise will compress

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the spring increasing the amount of pressure needed to push the valve open. All of the oil
fluid, or the majority of it, will flow through the outlet hole and the outlet flow rate is increased.
Turning the screw anti-clockwise will loosen the spring decreasing the amount of pressure
needed to open the vale. A portion of the oil fluid will overflow back to the low pressure
chamber and the outlet flow rate is reduced.

Pump Zoning Diagram Working State Diagram

The principle of the air separator is to separate the air vapour from the oil fluid and discharge it
out from the pump body. The pump housing is made of die cast aluminium together with the
oil pump assembly. Internally it is divided into three chambers. One chamber, where the filter
net is located, is the low pressure chamber. Below its inlet hole, it connects with the flexible
pipe. The chamber with the rotating air separator connection is the high pressure chamber.
One side of the lower part of the rotating air separator tube is linked with the discharging hole
and the other side with the discharge hole behind the discharge valve. In between the two is a
hole with a Ф 4mm. The floater is located in the normal pressure chamber, which is linked to
the outside through the vent hole (Fig. 8). When the oil pump discharges pressurised oil fluid
through the discharge hole into the rotating air separator tube, the majority of the oil fluid will
move along the spiral groove on the tube wall towards the discharge valve. The density of the
air vapour inside the oil fluid is lower than the density of the oil fluid and will therefore gather in
the centre of the tube chamber and discharge out from the 4mm hole on the right side
together with a quantity of oil fluid into the normal pressure chamber. When the mixture of air
vapour and oil fluid enters the normal chamber, the air vapour will rise and discharge out
through the vent hole. The oil fluid remains in the chamber. When it has accumulated to a
certain level the float will rise, moving the connecting lever and opening up the return valve.
Oil fluid will flow back to the low pressure chamber through the return valve. When the fluid
surface drops to a certain height, the gravity effect will lower the float shutting off the return
valve and ending the process of returning oil.

Combination Vane Pump


Operating Principle Diagram:

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LFCP-90 Combination Gear Pump

Components & Structure:


The type of pump shown below is a combination gear pump assembly and air separator
assembly, with compact, light and reliable aluminium alloy housing.

1. Pulley
2. Bearing
3. Bearing Gasket
4. Busing
5. Sliding Bearing
6. Anti-skid Bushing
7. Spring
8. Inner Gear
9. Outer Gear
10. O-Ring
11. Pump Cover
12. Cover
13. Seal Gasket
14. Pole
15. Filter Assembly
16. Nut
17. Overflow Valve
18. Seal Gasket 25. O-ring 32. Float Seat 39. Float Seat
19. Union Joint 26, Filter Assembly 33. Float Assembly 40. Float
20. Seal Gasket 27. Upper Cover 34. Seal Gasket 41. Seal Gasket
21. Screw 28. Valve Assembly 35. O-ring 42. Vent Joint
22. Nut 29. Seal Gasket 36. Plug 43. Vent Nut
23. Pump Body 30. Pipe 37. Seal Gasket
24. O-ring 31. Seal Gasket 38. Seal Gasket

Working Principle:
The inner and outer gears rotate in a clockwise direction, forming a low and high pressure
chamber inside the chamber, and completing the process of suction and compression of oil
fluid.

The overflow valve consists mainly of a valve seat, valve core, spring and adjustable screw.
Under normal conditions the high and low pressure chambers are separated.
When the nozzle is shut off or the refuelling process is obstructed, pressure in the high
pressure chamber rises pushing the valve core towards the right. This causes the oil fluid to
flow from the high pressure chamber to the low pressure chamber thus controlling the pressure
of the oil fluid and making the oil fluid recycle within the pump.

The operating pressure of the oil can be achieved by adjusting the spring of the overflow valve.
When the nozzle is shut off, oil fluid recycles within the pump.

There are two filter nets in the pump (filter nets are marked with STAINER marking). These
are the inlet and discharge filters. The filters must be cleaned periodically to ensure a good
flow.

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LFTP-80 Gear Pump

Components & Structure:


The combined pump consists of a gear pump, air separators, and other components. The cast
iron structure is stable, durable and provides good performance.

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1. Pump Cover Seal 22. Cover Gasket 43. Outlet valve copper pad
2. Long Pin 23. Shaft seal cover 44. Rear sleeve
3. Short pin 24. Front bushings 45.Gear Components
4. Spring seat 25. Outlet valve stem 46. Check valve
5. Spring push cover 26. Linoleum 47. Check valve components
6. Support cover 27. Floater 48. Filter cover
7. Piston gasket 28. Check valve O-ring 49. Relief valve components
8. Piston plate 29. Filter 50. Outlet valve components
9. Piston boot 30. Outlet valve spring 51. Filter O-ring
10. Bonnet 31. Relief valve rod 52. Cross slot screw M6 x 20
11. Platen 32. Shaft seal gasket 53. Hexagon screw M6 x 16
12. Oil return seat 33. Shaft seal spring 54. Hexagon screw M8 x 25
13. Relief valve spring 34. Shell 55. Hexagon screw M10 x 50
14. Oil back screw 35. Outlet valve 56. Hexagon screw M10 x 25
15. Piston cover gasket 36. Bottom tray 57. Gasket 10
16. Oil cup 37. Relief valve 58. Open pin
17. Return valve core 38. Check valve cover 59. 1/4” plug
18. Floater gasket 39. Check valve spring 65. Nut M6
19. Rotor components 40. Shaft seal gasket 67. Bottom cover
20. Bottom cover gasket 41. Pistons 68. Pump cover components
21. Top cover 42. Seal plastic bowl 69. 1” plug

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Section 2: Oil Pump Operation & Maintenance

Always check and maintain the oil pump during the operating process.

1. Regularly check the fluency of the oil pump's rotation. Check if there is any unusual
noise. Check the gasket seal of the pump housing and see if there is any leakage of oil
fluid. Check the driving belt to see if it slips or vibrates.

2. During the testing of the dispenser, or when cleaning the oil tanks, do not use the
dispenser to pump water or any fluid that contains water. This is to prevent the pump
and its assembly parts from becoming rusty or freezing and cracking in low
temperatures.

3. The filter nets inside the pump should always be cleaned (LFCP-90 Gear pump consists
of an inlet filter and discharge filter), especially in newly installed machines and pipelines.
After a long period of use the dirt within the oil tanks and pipelines will be reduce,
duration for cleaning the filter nets can extend suitably but usually not more than a
month. It is strictly forbidden to use the dispenser for fuelling or testing when there are
no filters in the pump to prevent any debris entering the pump or flow meter, which
would cause jamming or scratching of the inner wall of the flow meter reducing the life
span of the flow meter.

4. Due to a long period of usage the drive belt may lose its tension and slip causing
inconsistent fuelling or no oil flows at all. It should be suitably adjusted and if the belt is
badly damaged, it should be replaced immediately. The belt must also not be too tight
as this would increase the load on the Ex Motor shaft and the pump, increase the speed
of, or wear out, the Ex Motor's shaft, pump shaft, and oil seal.

5. The overflow valve spring must not be adjusted too tight. It will increase the pressure of
the pump system resulting in loud noise, an increase in the vibration, and speed up the
wearing out of the pump shaft.

6. Check the air vent tube regularly to ensure that there is no oil flowing out of the tube or
that it is sucking in air.

7. Check regularly if there is any leakage on the pump housing or any loosening of any
fixed screws.

Section 3: Oil Pump Fault Analysis for Oil Pump

Before any maintenance or repair work is carried out, you must first accurately determine the
faults and understand and analyse the phenomenon of the faults.

Common faults for pumps are: No oil supply; insufficient supply of oil; leaks; loud noise and
abnormal increase in vibration; fluid and air not separated; oil fluid flowing out through air vent,
etc. Below is an analysis of these faults and ways to remedy them.

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A. No oil flow or insufficient oil supply

Other than the pump faults, components and parts such as pipelines, flow meter, impulse
sensor, solenoid valve, rubber hose and nozzle can also cause problems of either no flow
or insufficient flow. The main reason for this is due to negative pressure that cannot
meet the requirements.

The degree of vacuum at the inlet hole must not be less than 60kPa, to ensure that the
vertical height of the suction path reaches 4 metres and the horizontal level path, 60
metres. If the inlet hole has less than a 40kPa degree a vacuum (insufficient negative
pressure), then non-suction of oil fluid will occur. Any leakage in the pump will also
cause insufficient negative pressure. If the cutting clearance between the rotor parts and
stator parts of the vane pump are too big the clearance between the side of the rotor
part and the cover will be too big (for the gear pump this is the clearance between the
outer gear and cover) If the overflow valve is not tightly sealed or the valve core is stuck
this will also cause large leakage within the pump. Another reason for negative pressure
dropping below the level of requirement is if the floater seat was not sealed tightly
causing air from outside to enter the oil pump.

1. No oil flow or insufficient oil supply. Check and rectify as follows (also refer to
troubleshooting chart).

?First check the external factor.


Check if the Ex Motor is turning or not; if it rotates in the wrong direction or the rotating
speed is too slow; or the drive belt is slipping. If the rotating speed is too low first check
the voltage of the external electric supply source to see if it is normal, also if the Ex
Motor or the silicon controlled is damaged.

?If the above are functioning properly, check the filter assembly cover and the gasket seal
connection of the flexible pipe to ensure that there are no leaks. Also check that the filter
is not too dirty and for any suction effect on the air vent. If a leakage problem is seen,
re-install and tighten the cover, flexible pipe connecting joint, and/or replace the relevant
parts. Clean and/or change the oil filter net (there are two – inlet filter and discharge
filter in a gear pump), tighten the valve core seat and or replace the float assembly
parts.

?If the fault has still not been found check whether there is a foreign object jamming the
overflow valve, that the valve seat is tight, and that the discharge valve is not rusty and
unable to open. Clean the necessary parts, and reassemble or replace the relevant
parts.

?If these actions have still not resolved the problem then it can be determined that the
vane blade may be severely worn out or damaged. Dismantle the pump and check the
degree of wear on the vane blade, rotor and stator parts. If the vane blade is severely
damaged or broken, replace it (for the gear pump check if the inner gear and the
bushing are badly damaged).

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B. Leakage

There are two types of leakage; internal and external. An internal leak refers to fluid
within the hydraulic system flowing from the high pressure chamber to the low pressure
chamber due to differential pressure. A worn vane blade (inner gear of gear pump worn
out) will increase the leakage thus reducing the output flow volume.

Pump Flow Troubleshooting Chart

No oil flow or insufficient oil supply

Ex Motor not turning or turning n Yes


Check for electric source fault.
the wrong direction.

Drive belt slips or Rotors in the Tighten the driving belt or remove
Yes
vane pump are jammed. (Gears foreign object in the pump and/or
jammed). replace rotor parts.

Check the filter assembly cover


and the connection seal gasket on Tighten or replace relevant parts;
the flexible pipe to see if there are Yes clean the filter net; tighten the
any leaks, if the filter net is too valve core and valve seat and/or
dirty, or if there is a suction effect replace the float assembly.
on the air vent.

Overflow valve core is jammed and


Yes Remove foreign object and re-
cannot close tightly or the valve
assemble.
seat has loosened.

Discharge valve is jammed and Yes


Clean it or replace it.
cannot open.

Vane blade has worn out or


Yes Replace vane blade or rotor parts.
broken. (Gear of gear pump is
(Replace the inner/outer gears).
severely worn).

External leakage refers to oil fluid leaking from inside the system to the outside. External
leakage not only affects the function of the pump, but also endangers the surrounding
environment. If the external root of the protruding shaft leaks externally the oil seal should be
replaced. During the installation take note that the oil seal is installed the right way. In
addition ascertain why the oil seal failed; has the overflow valve been adjusted too tightly, is the
tension of the belt too tight. After prolonged use seals may deteriorate due to normal wear and
tear. This must be monitored regularly, as all o-rings and seals must replaced before leakage or
damage occurs.

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C. Loud noise and unusual vibration

There are many reasons for loud noise and unusual vibration. It could be caused by the
dispenser itself or from some other source such as the horizontal level distance between the
underground oil tank and the dispenser being too great, or too many angle bends when
installing the pipelines. Other causes could be if the pipes were not cleaned on the inside, the
opening of the bottom valve is too small, the diameter of the pipelines are too small, or the
quality of the fuel oil is bad, etc. All these will cause loud noise and unusual vibration of the
dispenser during refuelling operations. When a loud noise and vibration occurs first eliminate
all the external reasons and factors and then proceed to check the dispenser itself for the
cause.

The following can be the reason for the dispenser to be the cause of the fault:

?The filter net is too dirty. A dirty filter net will cause insufficient inflow of oil to the oil
pump causing loud noise and an increase in vibration. Dismantle and clean the filter nets
(Gear pump consists of an inlet filter and discharge filter).

?Check the spring on the overflow valve to see that it is not too tightly adjusted or
jammed by an object. Clean the overflow valve and remove any obstruction. Do not
adjust the spring too tightly, just sufficient for a high flow volume, as this will raise the
pressure load on the pump causing an increase in the noise and vibration, and
shortening the lifespan of the pump.

?If the problem still persists, check whether the cutting clearance between the rotor parts
and stator parts is too small (less than 0.02mm) or if there is no clearance at all. Check
if the clearance between the side of the rotor shaft and the front cover is too small (less
than 0.02mm) and the clearance between the rotor shaft and the cover for the bearing
holes on both ends of the shaft is too big (clearance should be 0.035-0.05mm). Check
both surfaces of the vane blades (the face which is in contact with the vane grooves) if
there is a big difference in their degree of level. Big differences between the degree of
level of the vane grooves, a broken vane blade, or if a vane blade has become jammed,
will also cause the combination vane pump to produce a loud noise and vibration during
the operating process. The solution is to polish he vane blades and groove surface and
replace any parts if necessary. In the combination gear pumps consider whether the
clearance between the cutting point of the inner and outer gear is too small, or the
clearance between the inner and outer gear with the inner face cover is too small, or the
inner gear's shaft bush has too much clearance due to serious friction. Also if the screws
for the cover are not tightened, this will cause stress on the inner gear and will result in
the problem of loud noise and vibration.

?A synchronised vibration is also one of the causes of loud noise and vibration. This
occurs when the vibration frequency of the Ex Motor, and fuel pump are close to the
vibration frequency of the pressurised fuel oil within the oil pipelines and the normal
vibration frequency of the dispenser. This cause can be checked whilst the dispenser is in
operation by touching the different parts of the dispenser. If there is an obvious
reduction of noise or vibration when touching certain parts then it can be assumed that
the problem is synchronized vibration. The solution is to add additional shock absorbing
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between the fuel pump and frame. An air bubble in the rubber hose will also cause the
dispenser to be noisier and will also cause irregular flow rates.

?Certain fuel oil products have a poor lubricating nature. When a new dispenser uses this
type of fuel oil product it will create greater friction causing loud noise. This is a normal
situation and as the friction reduces over time the noise will diminish.

D. Oil and air cannot be separated.

This is mainly due to a large amount of air bubbles in the fuel oil products inside the indicator
and hose. There are a number of reasons why the air vapour cannot be separated from the oil
such as the connecting coupling at the flexible pipe, and the pipelines and valves beneath the
flexible pipe, are not tightly sealed. These all have the potential for allowing in large amounts
of air when the air being sucked in exceeds the limits that the air separator can handle. This
causes the problem of oil and air that cannot be separated. How to check:

?Check all the pipelines between the storage tanks and dispensers to see if there are any
leaks. To check, open the filter cover of the pump. Look for any oil fluid inside the low
pressure space. If there is no oil then top up with oil. If the level of the oil fluid is still
decent gradually after top up, we can conclude that either the pipelines or valves below
are leaking.

?Check if the low pressure space has an oil leak, if the filter cover is tightly sealed, if the
flexible hose joint is properly tightened, and if the return valve is tightly closed (place
your finger near the air vent to see if it is sucking air). All these will cause a small
amount of air to enter preventing the oil and air from being separated. The solution is to
tighten all the necessary connecting seals or to clean the return valve and/or replace the
float assembly parts. If the problem persists then check that the high pressure passage
pipe inside the vane pump is not faulty. This could be that the flow deflector has shifted
out of position causing the wrong output direction of the pump. Alternately the air hole
on the pipe may be too small or is blocked. This can be solved by reassembling the flow
deflector and/or replacing it. Enlarge the air hole or replace the high pressure passage
pipe (in a combination gear pump, this problem will be caused if the air hole on the oil
passage is too small or is blocked).

?If after checking all the above the fault has still not being found, then it is possible that
the discharge valve is the cause. If the discharge valve is jammed by a foreign object
and cannot close tightly, air will enter through the discharge valve into the flow meter
together with the oil fluid resulting in the air and oil not being separated. To resolve this
dismantle and clean the discharge valve. Remove all dirt or foreign objects and reinstall.

E. Fuel oil flowing out from air vent

When the level of oil fluid in the storage tank is higher than the height of the air separator it
can cause the oil to flow out from the air vent tube. When this happens, first check if the
storage tanks used in the petrol station are high-rack or semi-rack (half the tank above ground
and half underground) tanks. If they are high-rack and semi-rack tanks the air vent outlet may
be blocked. NOTE: if the level of fluid inside the semi-rack tank is lower than the dispenser,
the blocking of the air vent outlet may cause the air/oil separation fault. If the storage is

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underground follow the steps below to check and maintain:
Check to see if the return oil floater assembly can float. If the floater assembly is damaged or
the lever arm is broken etc it may prevent the return valve from opening.

?If the level of fluid in the high-pressure chamber rises it will flow out through the air
vent. The solution is to clean the return valve and repair or replace the floater assembly.

?Check if the air hole on the high-pressure passage pipe is too big. Too big an air hole
will cause most of the oil fluid to flow directly into the high pressure chamber where it
will be unable to flow back to the lower pressure chamber, through the return valve, in
time. This will result in the fluid flowing out through the air vent.

?Check the high-pressure pipe inside the pump to ensure that the connections are tight
and that there are no oil leaks (for the combination gear pump, the floater seat sealing
gasket is damaged). This causes large amounts of oil fluid to flood the atmospheric
pressure chamber. The return valve has insufficient time to allow the oil fluid to flow
back to the low pressure chamber and instead it flows out through the air vent. The
solution is to replace the sealing gasket and any other relevant parts.

Section 4: Things to Note during Dismantling and Assembly of Oil Pumps

1. All electrical supply must be switched off before servicing. Remove the drive belt from
the pulley and position the oil container to prevent oil fluid from spilling onto the ground.

2. Before assembling the oil pump, make sure that all the parts and the body are properly
cleaned. There must not be any dirt on any of the parts in order to prevent scratching
the oil pump and causing new problems.

3. During assembly of the oil pump, carefully check every seal gasket and seal ring for
damages. Ensure that these are correctly installed to prevent any possible leakage.

4. During the assembly of the oil pump, when tightening the screws, follow the order of
opposite angle tightening at different times. The amount of tightness must be
appropriate, especially during the assembly of the gear pump cover. If the cover is
tightened too much it will jam the gears. If it is too loose then the degree of vacuum for
the pump will not be achieved.

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6. FLOW METER CONSTRUCTION & WORKING THEORY
Section 1: Structures and Working Theory of Flow Meter

The function of a flow meter is to measure the volume of the output of oil fluid. The basic and
most important guideline for a flow meter is the accuracy of measurement. Flow meters used
in dispensers are volume type flow meters. That means whenever a fixed volume of fluid is
passed through, the rotating shaft of the flow meter will produce a definite angular
displacement, and correspondingly, the impulse sensor will output a definite quantity of pulse
signal.
Common types of flow meters are a metal piston type, and a leather cup piston type.

A. Structure of a Flow Meter

Presently, the flow meters which the Lanfeng dispenser uses are the leather cup piston type.
There are models such as LFM-85, LFM-70, LFM-65, LFM-473, and LFM-220 (vane blade).
Construction of flow meters is as per the diagram below. Different flow meters have different
discharge fluid volumes per working cycle (LFM-65 and LFM-85 are the same) but the
construction and working theory are similar. For your reference our hand book is based on
analysing the construction and working theory for flow meter model LFM-65.

The flow meter consists of a top cover, body, bottom cover, side cover, piston assembly,
connecting rod, crank shaft, distribution valve, valve seat, etc. There are four cylinder
chambers with stainless steel bushings within the body. There is a passage below every
cylinder chamber. Pressurised oil from the pump flows from this passage into the cylinder
chambers and flows out from this passage again after measuring the volume. The piston
assembly consists of a piston, piston rod and leather cup assembly. All four piston assemblies
are interchangeable. The cross bolt at the bottom end of the rotating shaft is connected to the
distribution valve and the top part of the shaft is connected to the impulse sensor with a cross
pin.

B. Working Theory of a Flow Meter

Pressurised fluid from the oil pump flows to the flow meter through an inlet hole and reaches
the outside hole of the distribution valve. It flows into one of the piston chambers through the
passage ways above the piston chambers, pushing the piston inside and starts a piston motion,
also by means of connecting rod, it will push the piston motion of the opposite piston chamber
thus pushing the oil fluid through the passage above the piston chamber, inside hole of
distribution valve and into inner chamber of flow meter. Oil fluid entering the inner chamber will
flow through the outlet hole at the side of the bottom cover and discharge out. The piston
motion will also cause the crank shaft to rotate. The cross bolt on the crank shaft will drive the
distribution valve and the cross pin on top of the crank shaft will drive the impulse sensor.
When the distribution valve rotates to a definite angle, the other pair of cylinder chambers will
have an inflow and outflow of oil fluid. All four pistons will complete one working cycle due to
the pushing of pressurised oil fluid. When the crank shaft completes one rotating cycle it
discharges a fixed volume of 0.5 litres of oil fluid. Relatively when the impulse sensor rotates
one cycle, it will send out a definite pulse signal

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LFM-65 Flow Meter Diagram

1. Bottom Cover
2. Steel Ball
3. Sleeve of Crank
4. Crank Assembly
5. Bottom Cover Seal
6. Body
7. Side Cover Seal
8. Side Cover
9. Back Cover Assembly
10. Sleeve
11. Connecting Lever
12. Hexagon bolt
13. Crank Gasket
14. Distributor Valve Seat
15. Top Cover Seal Ring
16. Bolt
17. Gasket
18. Screw
19, Gasket
20. Gasket of Distributor Valve
21. Spring
22. Upper Cover

C. Accuracy adjustment of a flow meter

All the dispensers are calibrated for accuracy at our factory before delivery.
This is sufficient to fulfil the accuracy requirement but when used over a long period, due to
machine attrition, there will be a deviation between the actual volume discharged and the
theoretically discharged volume. The accuracy of the flow meter will be lower and it will be
necessary to adjust and calibrate the flow meter again in order to meet the accuracy
requirement.

Methods of adjustment and calibration:

First remove the locking pin from the adjusting hand wheel. Turn the wheel clockwise. This
will move the adjusting screw inwards and will reduce the discharge volume. Adjusting a one
hole distance will adjust the accuracy by 0.1%. Adjustments can be made at one hole or half
hole distance. When adjustments are complete replace the locking pin and seal with lead
(adjusting operation must be authorised by the relevant local authority).

D. Comparison of leather cup piston type flow meters and metal piston type flow
meters.

?Leather cup piston type flow meters are smaller in volume and lighter in weight.

?The four piston assembly and connecting rods of the leather cup piston type flow meter
are interchangeable and easy to dismantle and assembly.

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?Rolled stainless steel is used for cylinder bushes as this has a good resistance against
corrosion. When using leather cup type piston it has a better protection for the piston
chamber and it is easy to replace the pistons.

?It is not sensitive to the quality of fuel oil used and will not result in a flow meter
jamming due to rusty parts. The adjusting wheel can be used to adjust and calibrate the
accuracy of the flow meters and is easy to operate.

Section 2: Faults and Maintenance of Flow Meter

A. No flow or small flow amount

No flow, or small flow amount, is mainly caused by jammed or inconsistent rotation. More
often it is due to jamming, e.g. the steel ball on the bottom cover is rusty; the crankshaft is
damaged; positioning screws on the pistons have become loose; using of bad quality fuel oil
containing dirt and causing the piston to jam. The solution is to dismantle the flow meter,
fasten all loose parts and screws, replace damaged parts and reassemble.

B. Deviation of measurement

The cause of a deviation of measurement, other than the flow meter itself, can be due to the
impulse sensor and main computer board. First check if the impulse sensor and main board
have any errors. This can be done by dismantling the impulse sensor from the flow meter
(when the dispenser is in operating mode, the nozzle is shut off). Turn the shaft of the impulse
sensor to see if the computer display indicates 0.5 after one full turn (The display value is due
to the discharged amount of one working cycle). Try turning more rounds for better results. If
the value is less than 0.5L first eliminate faults with any electrical parts (this will be explained in
a later chapter). If the value is 0.5L then consider that this is the fault of the flow meter.

The procedure for checking and repairing are as follows:

?First check that there is no leakage in the flow meter. If a leakage is found, replace the
necessary seals. If there is no leakage check the oil indicator to see if there are any air
bubbles inside (this was mentioned earlier)

?If no fault is detected after checking as above, adjust the accuracy by adjusting the hand
wheel. A long period of usage will cause attrition of the flow meter resulting in a
deviation of accuracy. This can be adjusted by turning the adjusting hand wheel until
the accuracy requirement is achieved. During adjustment, do not adjust too many hole
distances at one turn as this might cause damage to the flow meter.

?If the accuracy cannot be set to the requirement, the top and side covers must be
opened. Check if the leather cup is damaged and that the surface of the distributor
valve is not scratched. Hard particles in the oil fluid might have torn the leather cup or
scratched the surface of the distributor valve. All this will increase the inner leakage and
reduce the accuracy of measurement. When this situation occurs replace the leather cup
and/or sand the surface of the distributor valve.

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nozzle has a small amount of flow but the rotating shaft of the flow meter is not moving
and the computer doesn't display the flow amount. This phenomenon is mainly caused
by inner leakage of the flow meter.

LFM-220 Flow Meter Exploded View


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8
1. Oil Seal Cover
7 2. Po; Sea; 6 x 19 x 6
6
5
3. Screw M6 x 16
4 4. Front Cover
3 5. O-Ring 124 x 3.1
2 6. Washer Spring
7. Gasket Ring
1 8. Bearing 6901
9. Vane Blade
10. Rotor Assembly
11. Push rod
12. Body
13. Back Cover

Components structure:

Main parts are made from low-pressure moulded aluminium alloy, and have a good stable
nature. The rotor assembly rotates directly without other shaft.

Working theory LFM-220 Flow Meter:

Model LFM-220 is a flow meter with a large discharge volume. The electric motor drives the oil
pump. Under the effect of the pump pressure, the rotor with the vane blades turns discharging
a definite amount of oil fluid and turning the drive shaft.

Working Theory for LFM-85 Flow Meter:

The main parts are made from stainless steel and advanced industrial plastic material, and are
anti-corrosive, highly wearable and sealed. The drive shaft is a “push and pull” drive made up
of a connecting lever and a crank. It has no intermission, no concussion and no abnormal
sound. When the drive shaft rotates, it also drives the sensor shaft producing the impulse
signal that is transmitted to the computer.

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1. Retaining Ring External LFM-85 Flow Meter Exploded View
2. Transmitting Bushing
3. Gasket
4. Gasket
5. Transmitting Shaft
6. Dowel Pin
7. Bolt
8. Spring Washer
9. Gasket
10. Seal Rink
11. Lip Seal
12. Seal Cover
13. Gasket
14. Chamfer Head Screw
15. Spring Sasher
16. Retaining Pin
17. Spring
18. Distribution Valve
19. Nut
20. Bolt
21. Spring Washer
22. Gasket
23. Distribution Valve Base
24. Gasket
25. Bushing
26. Pin
27. Gasket
28. Gasket
29. Crank shaft
30. Retaining Ring External
31. Gasket
32. Rolling Wheel
33. Steel Ball
34. Bushing
35. Seal Ring
36. Press Cover
37. End Cover
38. Seal ring
39. Housing
40. Pin
41. Adjustment Wheel
42. Positioning Pin
43. Nut
44. Piston Plate
45. Leather Bowl
46. Press Board
47. Gasket
48. Connecting rod
49. Upper Cover
50. Md-212 Sensor

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An adjustment hand wheel can be used to correct the accuracy when necessary. When turning
clockwise, the delivery capacity will be reduced; when turning anti-clockwise, the delivery
capacity will be increased. It is easy, accurate and stable. The meter can be adjusted one hole
at a time. It can also be adjusted a half-hole distance. A one hole distance is about 0.05%.
After adjustment, insert the lock pin and seal with lead (adjusting operation must be authorised
by the relevant local authority). When the high pressure fuel flows through the meter, it drives
the four pistons to complete an operating cycle. When the crankshaft turns on full rotation the
volume of fuel discharged by an operating cycle is 0.5L (See Fig.13).

Working Theory for LFM-473 Flow Meter:

The main parts are made from stainless steel and advanced industrial plastic material, and are
anti-corrosive, highly wearable and sealed. The drive shaft is a “push and pull” drive made up
of a connecting lever and a crank. It has no intermission, no concussion and no abnormal
sound.

When the high-pressure fuel comes into the meter it drives the four pistons to complete an
operating cycle. The volume of fuel discharged by an operating cycle is 0.473L.

An adjustment hand wheel can be used to correct the accuracy when necessary. When turning
clockwise, the delivery capacity will be reduced; when turning anti-clockwise, the delivery
capacity will be increased. It is easy, accurate and stable. The meter can be adjusted one hole
at a time. It can also be adjusted a half-hole distance. A one hole distance is about 0.10%.
After adjustment, insert the lock pin and seal with lead (adjusting operation must be authorised
by the relevant local authority). (See Fig. 14-1).

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LFM-473 Flow Meter Exploded View

1. Retaining Ring External 13. Valve Cover 25. Bottom Adjusting Liner
2. Pin 3 x 16 14. Transmitting Shaft 26. Upper Connecting Rod
3. Bolt M5 x 12 15. Distribution Valve 27. Roller Wheel Assembly
4. Shaft Cover 16. Tightening Nut 28. Leather Bowl
5. Gasket 17. Bolt M5 x 12 29.. Press Board
6. Oil Seal 18. Valve Base 30. Bolt M5 x 16
7. Upper Housing 19. Gasket 31. Seal Gasket
8. Bolt M8 x 22 20. Housing Assembly 32. Adjustment Cover Assembly
9. Big Seal Ring 21. Upper Adjusting Liner 33. Bolt M8 x 22
10. O-Ring 38.7 x 3.55 22. Plug 34. End Cover
11. Spring Base 23. Key 35. Bottom Connecting Rod
12. Spring 24. Cam Shaft

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LFM-70 Flow Meter

1. Gasket 47. Cylindrical pin


2. Circlip 48. Cross-slot screw
3. Sort shaft 49. Gasket
4. Main Gear 50. Steel Ball Bowl
5. Circlip 51. Active push-pull rod
6. Open pin 1.2 x 8 52. Pistons
7. Sub gear 53. Compressed Block
8. Pin 54. Piston bowl
9. T-sleeve 55. Valve
10. Cover 56. Piston Plate
11. Elastic Cylindrical pin 57. Screw
12. Big Gear 58. Cover
13. Pin shaft 59. Shell
14. Nut M8 60. Bottom pad
15. Adjustment plate 1 61. Bottom cover
16. Adjustment plate 2 62. Sleeve
17. Spring 63. Adjustment shaft
18. Elastic Cylindrical pin 64. Screw
19. Pinion 65. Circlip
20. 20 Slotted screw 66. Bevel gear drive spindle
21. External connecting plate 67. Sleeve
22. Locking nut 68. 90-degree angle block
23. Vice-drive bevel gear 69. Bevel gear drive Vice shaft
24. Gasket 70. Copper sleeve
25. Adjustment shaft 71. Gasket
26. O-Ring 72. Oil seal
27. Gasket 73. Shaft
28. Elastic Cylindrical pin 74. Pin
29. Main drive bevel gear 75. Spring slice
30. Plug 76. Nut
31. Hexagon bolt 77. Steel Ball
32. Spring pad 78. Vice-gear adjustment
33. Upper pad 79. Limited cone pin
34. Active compressed sleeve 80. Bracket boot
35. Copper sleeve 81. Hexagon bolt
36. PTFE gasket 82. Self-locking slice 6
37. Plate 83. Circlip
38. Active plate 84. Pin
39. Locking Circlip 85. Gasket
40. Slave gear 86. Active Rotor
41. Ceramic Ball ?16 87. Slotted screw
42. Active nut 88. Spring pad
43. Pin 89. Pin
44. Locking nut 90. Hexagon screw
45. Bracket 91. Allocation seat
46. Three-jaw frame 92. Pin

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7. AUTOMATIC NOZZLE & SOLENOID VALVE
Section 1. Construction and Working principle of Automatic Nozzle

The nozzle is the terminal station of the hydraulic system in the dispenser. It is a tool used to
dispense fuel into a vehicle's petrol tank. Use of a nozzle is convenient during the fuelling
operation. It must be able to adjust the flow rate and be safe and reliable during usage.
Nozzles commonly come in two types, the automatic nozzle and the manual operation nozzle.
Manual nozzles are seldom used in the market and will therefore not be discussed in this
handbook. All our dispensers use the automatic nozzle. It can be guaranteed that during
fuelling the nozzle will shut off automatically when the petrol tank is full. Fuel oil will not
overflow maintaining cleanliness and ensuring the safety of the petrol station.

A. Construction of Automatic Nozzle

?As shown in Fig. 15, the Automatic nozzle mainly consists of a nozzle body, main valve, top
shaft, membrane switch valve, automatic shaft, self-shut shaft, secondary valve core, and
nozzle. The nozzle is constructed as follows:

There are holes along the circumference of the secondary valve seat connecting with the
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upper chamber of the membrane switch through an angular hole inside the nozzle body. Air
flowing through the breathing nozzle and tube passes through an angular hole on the spout
connector into the upper chamber of the membrane switch. The lower chamber of the
membrane switch is connected with the outside environment through gaps between the
body and the automatic shaft.

There are three steel balls inside the hole above the automatic valve. When the nozzle
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control lever is pressed the three steel balls will clamp onto the automatic shaft due to the
sloping face of the body and prevent the automatic shaft from moving downwards. When
the self-shut shaft moves upwards, the steel balls will move towards the centre of the
automatic shaft, allowing the shaft to move downwards. The control lever will loosen the
supporting point and cause the main valve to shut off.

There is a preset lever on the control lever. When used together with the grade level plate
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the fuelling flow rate can be set to three different levels. The main valve opens at three
different levels, resulting in different flow rates.

There is a spring which coils around the nozzle spout. During refuelling it prevents the
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nozzle from slipping out of the vehicle's petrol tank.

B. Working Principle of Nozzle

During refuelling, the main valve opens and pressurised fuel oil flows into the nozzles main
chamber. Gaps in between the secondary valves overcome the tension of the spring opening
secondary valve allowing the fuel to flow out through the nozzle spout (see Fig. 15). The
function of the secondary valve is to prevent the oil fluid, between the main and secondary
chambers, flowing out through the spout when the main valve is shut off. During preset
fuelling when the refuelling is completed, if the main valve has not shut off, the secondary valve
can prevent the oil fluid inside the nozzle and hose from flowing out through the spout.

When fuel oil flows through the secondary valve it causes the pressure in the upper chamber of

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the membrane switch to drop. However the upper chamber is linked to the outside atmosphere
via an angular hole on the spout, an air inlet tube, and the breathing nozzle at the tip of the
spout. This allows external air to keep flowing into the upper chamber thereby balancing the
pressure between upper and lower chambers (atmospheric pressure). When the fuel oil fluid
floods the spout, the upper chamber is isolated from the atmosphere causing a negative
pressure. However the lower chamber remains at the atmospheric pressure forming a pressure
difference ? p between the upper and lower chambers. When ? p reaches a certain limit, the
membrane switch on the fixed automatic shaft will move up overcoming the tension of the
spring on the upper chamber allowing the steel balls to drop into the automatic shaft. The
automatic shaft will move downwards due to the pulling force caused by the control lever. The
top shaft of the main valve will move downwards because of the control lever loosening the
supporting point. This shuts off the main valve and the fuelling operation is ended.

C. Failure and Solution for Automatic nozzle.

If the nozzle cannot be shut off, or if when it is shut off there is still an amount of oil leaking
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out, the cause could be a foreign object between the main valve and valve seats.
Alternately the fault could be with the spring of the secondary valve. To correct this
problem, clean the main valve and lengthen or replace the spring.

If the nozzle cannot be sealed tight the upper cover and the membrane may not be tightly
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sealed or the screws are not properly tightened. The O-rings on the spout connector or
secondary valve could also be damaged leading to the upper and lower cavity not forming a
pressure difference. The solution is to tighten the screws on the plastic pressure cover and
replace damaged O-rings. Another problem occurs when the nozzle is not tightly sealed and
allows a small amount of flow leakage. This is due to a low volume flow, weak air suction,
and a small pressure difference between the upper and lower cavity of the membrane which
is unable to overcome the tension of the spring to move the shaft upwards and seal off the
flow. The solution would be to reduce the tension of the spring.

If the nozzle frequently shuts off without any flow, the flow-tube in the spout may be
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jammed with dirt causing an inconsistent inflow of air. Another reason could be that the
tension of the spring in the upper cavity of the membrane is too weak which could cause
frequent shut off's. The solution is to clean the dirt inside the breathing tube in order to
maintain a good airflow and to suitably adjust the tension of the spring.

During fuelling if there is little or no flow the filter in the nozzle may be blocked or the
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membrane may be malfunctioning.

The nozzle leaks. Most leaks take place between the joints of the nozzle and the hose, the
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joints of the nozzle and the spout, the top cover of the main nozzle valve, or the O-shaped
seal ring at the top of the main valve may not be pressed tight or is damaged.

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Automatic Nozzle Diagram

1. Nozzle body 9. Membrane Switch 17. Nozzle Spout


2. Press Nut 10. Self-shut Shaft 18. O-Seal Ring
3. Top shaft 11. Steel Ball 19. Spring
4. O-Seal Ring 12. Secondary Valve Seat 20. Secondary Valve Core
5. Spring 13. Spout Connector 21. Automatic Shaft
6. Pressure Cover 14. Breathing Nozzle 22. Pre-set Level Lever
7. Main Valve 15. Breathing Tube 23. Level Plate
8. Upper Cover 16. Spring 24. Control Lever

D. Ways to use and maintenance of nozzles.

When using the nozzle it should be handled gently. The shaft of the main valve should be
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oiled regularly to ensure flexibility and reliability.

Keep the inner path of the oil stream and air stream free from blockages. Prevent any
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objects for becoming stuck inside the oil or air streams in order to prevent a malfunction of
self-shut function.

When using the level lever during fuelling, even though the nozzle has an automatic shut off
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function, ensure that the level lever is off the level plate when fuelling is completed. This
will prevent a mishap caused by petrol blowing out from the spout when the next fuelling
commences.

When fuelling, air will flow continuously into the breathing tube. This can cause a lot of
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bubbles, which, if they cover the mouth of the spout, even though the tank is not full, will
trigger the automatic shut off function. This is one disadvantage of this kind of nozzle.

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E. Rubber hose

During installation of the rubber hose, ensure that the conducting wire within the hose is
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properly connected to the connectors at both ends. This will prevent static electricity,
produced by the liquid oil flowing through the hose, from accumulating and ensuring the
safe use of the dispenser machine. A multi-purpose tester can be used to test the
resistance of the spout. The resistance should be less than 10 Ohm.

During installation of hoses, do not leave any rubber debris inside the hose causing
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blockage or affecting the main valve. The O-ring inside the nozzle swivel will leak due to
friction caused over a period of time. When this occurs replace the O-ring.

When using the hose prevent any bending and/or compression (such as allowing a vehicle
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to roll over the hose). The length of the hose should not increase unnecessarily and must
definitely not be replaced with any ordinary type of hose. The reason for this is that, when
under great oil pressure, using a hose which is too long, or using an ordinary hose, will
cause the inner volume of the hose to expand too much. This will affect the dispenser
when fuelling starts, causing the meter to jump and affecting the accuracy of the meter
reading. An ordinary hose will also not have static wiring installed with the result that when
fuelling static electricity will accumulate when in contact with the vehicle's oil tank and can
cause sparks that will endanger the safety of the petrol station.

Section2: Structure and principle of work of a Solenoid Valve

A. The usage of a solenoid valve is an additional installation to increase the


accuracy of the dispenser when using a preset fuelling setting.

When the preset fuelling (such as 10 L) is complete, the electric motor should stop rotating
immediately. But in actual fact during the instantaneous of the motor stopping, due to the flow
speed of the nozzle are different, electric motor's load are different, therefore the motor will
occur different level of over rotating due to the nature habit of the lubricant oil in the
compressor cannot immediately change from a motion stage to a halt stage. Therefore the
actually fuelling will be more than the preset amount by about 0.01 – 0.4L. The computer
digital display will no doubt show 10L but the actual amount of oil dispensed is 10.01 – 10.04L
which is a very big discrepancy. We use the term “over flowing quantity” for this discrepancy of
0.1 - 0.04L. The greater or lesser the discrepancy of the “over flowing quantity” is proportional
to the flowing rate of oil fluid in the nozzle before the pump stops. The faster the flow, the
greater the discrepancy. When the flow rate is slow we can ignore the discrepancy.

The function of the solenoid Valve is that during the preset filling, the solenoid valve powers on
and when 0.3L remains (this is the solenoid valve's shut-off limit. This limit can be adjusted
and preset) the computer will send out a signal to shut off the main valve. The main valve of
the solenoid valve will then shut down and the small valve remains open until the filling reaches
the preset amount. Then the computer will send out a signal to shut down the small valve.
This will greatly cut down on the discrepancy of the dispenser, and increase the accuracy of the
machine

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Solenoid Valve Diagram

Oil Screw Cap


Coil Group

Connector Parts

Valve Cover
Membrane Spring
Membrane Parts
Valve Body

B. Connecting and adjusting of solenoid Valve

The solenoid valves used, run on AC220V and instructions for wiring can be found on the
Electric Circuit Board Connecting Chart. The preset shut-off limit is usually set at 0.2 – 0.4L. If
the limit is too high it will increase the fuelling time; too low and it will result in an overflow
situation. To adjust please refer to the Lanfeng Dispenser Instruction Manual – Computer
Operation – Parameter Setting.

C. Common faults and solutions

a) No oil flow or the oil flow is too small.

When checking, first ensure that there are no foreign objects in the mechanical part of the
solenoid valve. If none, proceed to check as follows: When the machine starts use your
hand to feel the outer body of the valve to feel if there is any impact or if it has a “ping”
sound. If there is, then there is no fault with the solenoid valve. If there is no impact and
sound, check if the power supply source is working properly. Use a multi meter to check all
the wiring connections on the main valve, the small valve common wire, and that the
voltage is 220V when the power is on. If it is then it is most probably the coil that has been
damaged. Replacing the coil will solve the problem.

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When the flow is too small the fault is most probably that the main valve of the solenoid
valve could not open. Check if the EMI Relay is damaged. The way to check this is by
using a multi meter when the power is on. Check the wiring between the main valve and
the common wire. If the voltage is 220V then the coil is damaged but if it is not at 220V it
means that the condenser which controls the main valve is damaged. When fuelling
approaches the preset amount and there is no flow, or the flow is too small, it is most likely
that the solenoid valve's small valve cannot open. Check as per the above.

b) During the preset filling there is no reduced flow at the end of the fuelling.

First check the shut-off limit of the parameter setting. If it is set as “0.00” then it just needs
to be reset If after doing this the fault still exists check if the EMI Relay unit on the
electrical board has been damaged causing the condenser to remain in the “On” position.
This will cause the main valve of the solenoid to stay open. Check as per the above.

D. Points to take note of

1. When checking the solenoid valve, do not work near any naked flame. Cannot forcefully
dismantle the wire coil, so as to prevent any sparks as it may cause serious accident.

2. Any parts that are missing or damaged should always be replaced using original parts. This
will eliminate frequent malfunctioning of the machines.

3. If the coil is damaged, disconnect the coil wire from the electrical board immediately to
prevent it from affecting the transformer or other components.

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8. ELECTRONIC PARTS
Following the advancement of computers, computer technology has entered into the oil
dispenser domain. This makes the function of the dispenser more vibrant and complete. The
fuelling operation is safer and more convenient. Fuelling operators and maintenance personnel
who lack computer knowledge may have some problems. In order to help most of the
operating and maintenance personnel to have a better understanding of the computer parts in
our products we hereby briefly explain the theory and function, those frequent faults and
solutions.

A. Introduction of dispenser's electronic parts

Lanfeng dispenser's electronic parts consist mainly of EMI filter, Transformer, Power Board,
Electronic Control Unit, Display Unit, Keyboard, Impulse Sensor Transmitter, and Solid-state
Relay. Externally connected power passes through the filter to the transformer to step down
the voltage. The power board will convert and filter the current, stabilising and exporting DC
current of 5V, 8V, and 12V to the computer's Electronic Control Unit. Under the command of
either the keyboard or by drawing the nozzle, a signal is sent to the electronic Control Unit.
When the Electronic Control Unit receives the signal, the CPU will process and send out the
command signal to operate the dispenser. The operating procedure is as follows:

1. External power source enters into the distribution board through power switches and from
there into the ex connecting box and into the power board's input connection. It will go
through the stages of filtration and step down voltage. Low voltage AC current will pass
through stages of converting from AC to DC current, filtration, stabilizing, expand and
export DC 5V. 8V, 12V current to the computer main board. At this stage, all the electronic
boards are in standby mode. The Electronic Control Unit will then scan and wait for any
signal coming from the keyboard and the digital display unit will also display the relevant
data.

2. Drawing the nozzle or pressing the filling/unit price key on the keyboard, will send an
activation signal to the Electronic control Unit. When the Electronic Control Unit receives
this activation signal, it will command the display board to reset to clear the screen and, at
the same time, it will also command the control units to activate the electric motor, as well
as the solenoid valve, putting the dispenser on standby for fuelling.

3. When the nozzle is pressed fuel flows through the dispenser's pump, flow meter, solenoid
valve, oil indicator, and nozzle, and enters the fuelling tank. When the fuel flows through
the flow meter, it pushes through the piston inside the flow meter and creates a reciprocal
motion, flows out at a fixed volume, passes a series of transmissions, and rotates the
rotating shaft of the impulse sensor unit. The rotating shaft will then drive the disc,
combining the double beam sensor and the cutting notch on the disc. This will produce a
pulse signal. The signal will then be sent to the Electronic Control Unit. The CPU will
process this signal by re-arranging, calculating, store and display. If the CPU receives a
signal without an impulse, it will recognise it an as error signal and the dispenser will remain
in the shut-off stage.

4. When the nozzle is put back into the holder or the STOP key is pressed, the filling signal is
shut-off. The Electronic Control Unit will send out a shut-off signal but the display unit will
still display the amount of fuel that has been dispensed until the next filling starts and clears
this display.

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5. The above is for non-preset filling. If doing a preset filling, the preset value must first be
keyed in. When the filling quantity reaches the preset value the electronic Control Unit will
send a shut-off signal to the controlling units and the preset filling process will end.

6. Because different countries use different voltages and frequencies, the computer's
transformer, ways to control the electric motor various. Please refer to various different
model of dispenser.

B. Operational principle of electric circuit board

1. Operational principle

The external power source, after being filtered by the EMI filter, is stepped down by the
transformer into three groups of weak current, viz. AC/13V (7V), AC15V, AC17V, and
through the process of conversion stabilising, expands and outputs a current of DC5V, DC8V
DC12V supply to the computer's Electronic Control Unit. At the same time, connecting with
the connector on the electric circuit board is relatively controlling the electric motor and
solenoid valve.

1. Power Board Wiring Chart

In the circuit board (1), (2) and (3) are three phase wiring, 380V, (5) neutral wiring, 220V,
(3) machine earth wiring, (6) controlling solenoid valve – small valve (blue), (7) controlling
solenoid valve – main valve (brown) solenoid valve – common wiring.

In the circuit board, (1) and (2) are connected to an external power supply; (3) earth wiring
for the whole machine; (4), and (5) is for the transformer's secondary output wiring
providing supply to the solenoid valve; (5) neutral wiring; (6) controlling wire for the
solenoid valve – small valve; (7) wiring for solenoid valve – main valve, common wiring of
the solenoid valve is connected to (5), earth wiring connected to (3). (8) And (9) are
connected separately to the “+,-“pole of the solid-state relay. When the machine is in
standby mode the electric current is at DC5V. Socket (1) is the fuse for the electrical
supply. Socket (2) is for output from (1), (2), and (3) three connecting poles.

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Connect to EMI Filter, socket (3) is output of secondary low voltage AC current from the
transformer, for (4,), (5) these two sockets are of stable low voltage DC current supplied
from a secondary stage of the transformer after the low voltage AC current has been
converted, filtered, stabilised. Socket (5) is also supply providing for background light for
the display board. Socket DC12V provides power supply to the nozzle as well as the central
control unit's power supply. DC5V provides power supply to the impulse sensor, computer
main board and display board and DC8V provides power supply to the computer Electronic
Control Unit and display board.

3. Electric Circuit Board's frequent faults and failure, and maintenance methods

When checking the circuit board for faults, first ensure that all power socket plugs are
tightly plugged in. This is to prevent the socket plug loosening when the dispenser vibrates.
A power supply failure can be due to a circuit board failure or external supply connection
failure. Always check the external supply first for any problems. Having eliminated any
faults from that source proceed to check the circuit board. Common circuit board faults are:
No power supply to the dispenser, power supply failure from time to time, computer
Electronic Control Unit hanged. Below are methods for rectifying these faults.

a) No power supply to the dispenser at all:

1. It may be the fault of the external connecting socket, causing a failure in supply of AC
current to the dispenser. Use a multi meter to check the connecting socket between (1) and
(2) to see if the voltage in between is normal (the dispensers usually require 380V voltage;
between (1) and (2) connecting poles the voltage is 380V).

2. Check the socket on (1) to see if the fuse is burned out. If so, replace the fuse.

3. Check the output voltage for EMI filter as well as the input voltage for the transformer. See
that it is working well (the value tested should be the same as between (1) and (2) of the
connecting pole). If the value is abnormal, then the fault is with the filter. If the value is
normal then proceed to the next step.

4. Check the secondary socket of the transformer (3) to see if there are two groups of AC7V
(AC13V), one group AC18V, one group AC17V, one group AC15V current. If there is not it
means that the transformer is damaged. If there is, proceed to the next step

5. Check if the DC current of 12V, 5V and 8V on socket (4) is normal. This can be checked
using a multi meter. Put the black test pen on the earth wire (yellow), the red pen on both
5V and 8V, and when testing the 12V, put the test pen on two points of the 12V. If the
reading is normal, this means that there is a fault with the computer's Electronic Control
Unit. If the reading is abnormal, then the fault is with the electrical circuit board. The two
groups of direct current for the socket are to provide power to light up the background of
the display board; yellow wire is for earth. When empty, load is 8V (13V during the filling.
Oxidation of the plug pin on the socket (3) and (5), will affect the conductivity causing the
background light on the display board not to work.

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b) Failure to have power supply on and off, or slow in starting up

A problem on both the electrical circuit board and the Electronic Control Unit can cause
frequent power failures thus preventing the machine from starting. A mechanical problem
can also be the cause of difficulty in starting the electric motor. In this section however, we
will only discuss faults on the electrical circuit board.

1. Check the external power connection to see if the power network voltage is too low or
unstable, or if the self provide power generator's voltage is too low or unstable. Both will
cause the problem.

2. Check the electrical supply circuit board to see if the output voltage to the Electronic Control
Unit is too low or is unstable. If it is, the fault will be on the electrical circuit board. If not, it
may be a fault on the computer's main board.

3. When the dispenser's power is off, use a multi meter (DC20V) to test the EMI relay's DC5V.
See if the voltage is normal. If abnormal, it means that the electrical board has a fault.
Conduct a further test with the relay when the power is on. Test between each wiring
connection from the relay to see if the voltage is normal. If a relay fault is the cause of the
failure to start the electric motor, or slow rotation, this should be avoid to prevent damaging
the electric motor.

c) Failure to start.

1. First check the source of the external power supply to eliminate the external factor.

2. When the dispenser's power is on, test the EMI solid state relay's DC5V to see if the voltage
is normal. This can also be seen from the control indicator's light on the relay. If there is
no indicator light, then check the electric circuit board's 5V wiring between (8) and (9) when
the power is on to see if the voltage is normal. If it is normal it means that the relay is
faulty. If the test shows no voltage or very low voltage, check the on/off indicator signal on
the main board. If there is no indicator signal it means that the computer main board has a
problem. If there is an indicator signal, please check the plug connection or the power
supply main board.

3. A damaged EMI relay or electric motor could also lead to failure to start.

d) Dispenser fails to shut-off

With the dispenser's power off, check the control indicator light on the relay to see if it is off
or at 0V. If it is, it means that there is a fault with the relay. If not, then the problem is
with the Electronic Control Unit. In the next chapter we will introduce keyboard
malfunctions as well as problems with the nozzle on/off switch.

e) Solenoid valve will not open

If this situation occurs, first check whether the fault is with the solenoid valve or the power
circuit controlling the solenoid valve. This can be tested during the split second between
on/off. Use the hand hold on the body of the solenoid valve, when switching the dispenser

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“on” or “off” to see if the solenoid valve makes a noise or vibrates when starting or shutting
off. If there is a noise or vibration, there is no problem with the solenoid valve; if not, you
should check the power supply controlling the solenoid valve. Use a multi meter to check
on the connection between the main, small valve and the common wire. The voltage
during power “on” should be 220V. If it is, it means that the solenoid valve is faulty and
needs to be replaced. If not, assume that the fault is with the power supply circuit of the
Electronic Control Unit.

f) Solenoid valve cannot be shut down or there is no reduced flow.

The reason for this is that during the shut-off stage the Electronic Control Unit cannot send
a command signal to shut off the main and small valve due to damage of the relay on the
power supply board. When there is no reduction in flow it usually means that either the
connections of the main and small wire have been reversed or that the relay controlling the
main solenoid valve is damaged. Replacing the relay will solve the problem

C. Function of the computer Electronic Control Unit

1. Description of the function

The LANFENG dispenser's Electronic Control Unit consists mainly of a CPU processor and
memory device, with various connections. The CPU processor is the control centre of the
dispenser, controlling all the functions of the dispenser. During refuelling it receives the signal
from the impulse sensor which it then processes. At the same time it can accurately detect if
the impulse sensor is connected correctly to the electric circuit or if the impulse sensor is in
working order. If the CPU detects that the impulse sensor is not properly connected to the
electric circuit, or that it is not in working order, it will shut off the electric motor and the
solenoid valve. The memory device has perfect the protection function during a blackout.
During sudden blackout, it will guarantee safe storage of the dispensing data. It also has the
ability to prevent any interference when under such as high temperature, low temperature,
dense, sand storm, dust, fuel vapour contamination, strong magnetic interference, strong radio-
active condition, and it will still be able to work as in a normal situation to store and read data.

2. Working theory

When sources of direct current, DC5V, DC8V (13V), DC12V coming from power supply board
supplying to computer's Electronic Control Unit, dispenser is now on standby stage. Upon
receiving the “Start” signal from the on/off switch or keyboard the Electronic Control unit will
give the command to start the electric motor and the solenoid valve. The display screen will
reset to zero. The nozzle is on during the filling and the impulse sensor sends a pulse signal,
equivalent to the amount of oil filled, to the Electronic Control Unit. The CPU will then process
and check the signal, display, and store.

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Electronic Control Unit Chart

Plug (1) is the mechanical counter attachment; the LANFENG dispenser can preset the
mechanical counter at the user's request. Plug (2) is the on/off connection for the nozzle. At
the side there is a red indicator light L1. When the switch is “on” the indicator lights up and the
signal is sent to the CPU. When the light is off, meaning the signal is terminated, refilling is
stopped. Plug (3) is the central control connection. When connected to the computer it can
exchange data.

Plug (4) is the DC12V voltage source from the electric power board which provides power to
the central control's communication voltage as well as the nozzle on/off voltage. It has a red
indicator light L2 at the side that indicates whether the communication signal is sent through
(on), or not (off). Plug (5) is the back-up battery connection that supplies power to the
Electronic Control Unit during a power failure. The voltage is normally 6.5V which is sufficient
to store and display all the filling transaction data during a power failure. If a short loss of
display occurs pressing the “Power Failure Reading” key will restore the display of the last
amount filled. Plug (6) is the power connection from the electrical board to the Electronic
Control Unit. It consists of DC5V, DC8V, DC8V (13), and an earth wire. Plugs (7) and (8)
separately (suggestion) respectively provide a power supply and communication connection for
both front and back display units. Plug (9) is the connection between the electric motor and
the solenoid valve controlling wire. When the two green indicator lights L6 and L7, light up it
means “ON”; lights off means “OFF”

Plug (10) is the impulse sensor connection, with DC5V voltage providing for light sensor
functions. Two indicator lights L4 and L5 at the side indicate whether the sensor is sending out
a pulse signal. Plug (11) is the command signal connection between the keyboard and the
Electronic Control Unit, and is Corresponding control.

3. Common faults of Electronic Control Unit.

Under normal conditions, first eliminate all other faults before considering that the
dispenser's Electronic Control Unit or Keyboard is at fault.

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a) The Dispenser won't start.

First check that the data keyed in is valid and is as per the filling procedure requirement.
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Check the “Filling/Unit Price” key to see if it is working properly. Also check that the
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electronic switch is set at “Operating” position and is in working condition and check the
Electronic Control Unit to see if the plug connection for the Nozzle's on/off wiring and
keyboard wiring are intact. To check this, unplug the socket for the nozzle on/off and use a
screwdriver or other tool to short-circuit the KS and VSS. If the dispenser starts it means
that the fault is with the keyboard. If it does not start then the fault is with the Electronic
Control Unit's main board.

If the above are all in working condition and you have yet to solve the problem, check that
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plug (9) is not loose. Also observe the indicator lights L6 and L7 when the power is “on”. If
they do not light up then the fault is with the controlling unit. If the lights are on then
proceed to the next step, or check it with a multi meter, set at DC20V. Put one end of the
test pin on the Electronic Control Unit's earth wire and with the other end separately check
the reading on the plugs two wires. With the power “on” the reading is at low voltage of
approximately 0V and when the power is “off” at approximately 5V.

If the Impulse sensor's cross pin is missing or broken there are two places to check. One is
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to see if the indicator lights L4 and L5 beside the impulse sensor, light up. If they do not
light up the fault could be with the impulse sensor or the indicator lights are damaged. If
the indicator lights up, we may consider that the fault is with the CPU or other electronic
components.

b) The Dispenser won't shut off

First check that the nozzle's on/off connection is not damaged. The methods for checking
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this will be explained in the following chapters. Also check that the “Halt” key is not faulty.

Check the relay which controls the Ex Motor when the power is “off” to see that it still has a
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power supply to drive the motor. If there is a power supply then check the relay's control
signal to see if there is a direct current of 5V. If there is then the fault is on the Electronic
Control Unit's main board. If there is no 5V current it means that the relay is damaged.

c) Dispenser's power is “on” but the display board is blank or the display is distorted.

First check the impulse sensor to see if there is a signal. To check this, see if there is a
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voltage of 5V and if the G1 and G2 pins are in working condition. At the same time try
turning the disc on the impulse sensor transmitter and observe if the indicator light on plug
(10) blinks. If there is no signal then the fault is with the impulse sensor board. If there is a
signal, then it is an Electronic Control Unit fault.

If the cross pin of the impulse sensor is damaged or the screws are loose, causing non-
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rotation of the disc, no impulse signal will be sent to the Electronic Control Unit resulting in
no display.

A distorted display is mostly caused by a fault on the display unit or the connection plug
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being loose. If the Chip on the Electronic Control Unit, which controls the display, is burned
out, it can also lead to a distorted display.

(d) When there is a power failure, data shown on the display screen is lost and even pressing
the “Power Failure Reading” key will not restore the last display amount.

Check the keyboard unit and Electronic Control Unit's main board to see if the connection
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between the two is intact

Check that the “Power Failure Reading” key is in working condition.


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Check that the back-up battery power is adequate or if the plug is loose. Us a multi meter
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(DC20V) to check if the voltage is at 6.5V. If it is, then the fault is with the Electronic Control
Unit's main board. If not, then replace the back-up battery.

e) When using preset filling, the dispenser will not stop filling when the preset amount is
reached.

There is a fault on the Electronic Control Unit's main board


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The preset figure is incorrect. E.g. litre and amount are mixed up.
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(f) Solenoid valve will not operate or shut-off.

If after eliminating some external factors (external power source, electric main board, solenoid
valve, keyboard and wiring connection) the problem still exists it means that the fault is with
the Electronic Control Unit's circuit board. This can be ascertained from the “on” or “off” of the
indicator light L7.

D. Keyboard and Display Board

The keyboard is the input unit of the dispenser. It consists of a series of keys and switches,
operating personal input data, addresses or commands to the Electronic Control Unit using the
keys and electronic lock on the keyboard. The LANFENG dispenser's “Fuelling” and “Halt” keys
together with the nozzle switch can both be operated generally or concurrently.

A keyboard fault is commonly due to a key pad defect, electronic lock missed position or
abnormal position, or the keyboard wiring has become loose.

The Dispenser's LCD display board has a 5V, 11V back light. In theory its job is to convert
binary data to the more familiar decimal based data and to display it. The display board is
made out of an LCD plate, back light plate, circuit address distributor, and encoder circuit.

A common fault of the Display Board is that the LCD displays distorted numeric figures with
some strokes missing or displaying a figure which is not clear, or blurred, and the back light
won't light up. Numeric figures with missing strokes, or blurred figures, are usually the result
of damage to the LCD caused by things such as poor soldering, loose pins, broken pins, etc.
Re-soldering or replacing the LCD will fix this. The other problems are caused by loose wire
connections or damage to the circuit or components of the display board

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E. Nozzle Switch and Anti-Explosive Impulse Sensor Unit

a) The Nozzle Switch consists mainly of a magnet, breaker tube (magnet and breaker tube are
glued separately inside a plastic square), steel bracket, baffle plate, spring, and shaft.

During filling, when the nozzle is drawn out of the holder, the magnet, which is attached to the
rotating shaft, will swing to line up with the steel bracket switch due to the weight of the baffle
plate as well as the tension of the spring. The contact spring within the breaker tube, which is
fixed on to the steel bracket, will then contact due to the attraction of the magnet, transmitting
through two wires and short circuiting the KG and VSS points on the main circuit board. This
sends out an operating signal and when the nozzle is replaced in the holder, the magnet swings
off the steel bracket switch, the contact spring inside the tube breaks away due to the lost
magnetic attraction, triggering the shut-off signal.

Common problems with the nozzle switch are: When drawing the nozzle, the dispenser won't
start or when the nozzle is placed back into the holder the dispenser won't shut off, and the
switch won't operate. After eliminating all other factors, check on the magnet to see if it is
damaged or if the magnetic force has weakened. Check that the contact spring within the
glass tube works well under the influence of the magnetic field (use a multi meter to test its
resistance). Replace whichever is damaged or faulty.

b) Anti explosive Impulse sensor

The Impulse sensor is a unit which sends a signal to the Electronic Control Unit. It comprises a
dividing disc with a cutting notch, and double beam circuit. During operation, while the flow
meter is discharging a fixed amount of oil fluid, it drives and rotates the dividing disc of the
impulse sensor unit. The double beam light above the disc shines through the cutting notch
while the disc is rotating sending out an impulse signal.

Common problems of the Impulse sensor are: Not counting during filling or inaccurate amount
shown during filling. First check that the rotating shaft is rotating, and the cross pin for
damage. The binding screw for the dividing disc may also be loose or may have fallen out
preventing the disc from rotating and resulting in no impulse signal. This can be observed from
the main board's indicator light L4, L5. If w/o signal then the double beam light circuit is
damaged. If there is a signal then the problem is with the main board of the Electronic Control
Unit.

In the case of inaccurate counting, first eliminate external factors (fair wear and tear of parts of
the flow meter) before considering the following impulse sensor is faults: the Dividing Disc is
tilted or loose or the rotating speed varies. Dirt in the notch groove may also affect the output
of the impulse signal, causing inaccurate counting. Adjusting the dividing disc, tightening the
binding screw, or cleaning the notch groove or double beam light should resolve the problem.

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9. FUEL DISPENSER MALFUNCTION
In the previous chapters, we introduced the common faults of every part of the fuel dispenser
as well as ways to rectify them. (This manual emphasizes more for the suction pump fuel
dispenser). In the actual maintenance and repair process, it is difficult to judge which parts
have faults and their cause. Because the dispenser is a combination of all kinds of mechanical
parts and electronic components, the same fault may be caused by a number of things and can
also lead to a number of malfunctions.

The dispenser cannot operate by itself. It must combine effort with exterior equipment (such
as power supply connection, oil tank, oil pipes, and so on) to operate. A fault in one of the
external components can also cause the dispenser to malfunction. Therefore, in order to do a
fast and accurate assessment of the cause and location of the malfunction, one must have a
general theoretical knowledge and experience to support and understand the relationships
between the cause and the incident.

Here below, we introduce ways to judge and rectify malfunctions of the dispenser. The
rectification for those malfunctions that have already been discussed in previous chapters will
not be repeated here.

A. Not fuelling

1. The Ex Motor's wiring is connected in reverse or the driving belt is loose or broken. To
rectify, check the sequence of the wiring; adjust the tension of the driving belt or replace it.

2. Malfunction of Oil Tank, Oil Piping and Foot Valve.

Lack of oil or no oil in the oil tank (refuel).


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Oil piping connection between oil tanks and fuel dispensers has a large gas leak. (reinstall
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or try sealing it tightly)

Foot valve is blocked, jammed or damaged due to rust. (Clean or replace the foot valve).
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Improper pipeline design, e.g. Pipeline between two fuel dispensers does not have any valve
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or the valve cannot be tightly shut, the pipeline is too long and narrow, or the pipeline may
have too many bends. (Redesign and re-run the piping).

Oil tank's ventilation pipe is obstructed or blocked. (Clear the ventilation valve or replace it).
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3. Malfunction of the pump.

Pump cannot rotate. (Replace or repair)


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Pump severely worn out. (For LFYP-50 vane pump, replace the inner and outer copper ring
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cover of the main shaft. For LFCP-90 gear pump, replace the inner or outer gear wheel)

Overflow valve's valve core and valve body have clearance, or is blocked by a foreign object,
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or damaged, leading to internal leakage. (Clear or replace).

Pump filter is severely jammed. (Clear filter net or replace).


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Return valve in the pump cannot be tightly closed so no vacuum is formed. (Clean out the
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dirt inside the return valve, or check the floater in the valve).

Discharge valve is rusty. (Clear or replace).


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Using improper product such as oil with moisture, causing inner components and parts of
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the pump to freeze during low temperatures. (Replace lubricant oil or repair pump).

4. Malfunction of Flow Meter

Flow meter jammed. (Check for a foreign object or damaged parts).


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After a repair service the distribution valve was incorrectly installed. (Re-install)
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5. Malfunction of Solenoid Valve.

Default of the control circuit leading to solenoid valve cannot be open. (Check and repair
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control circuit unit).

Due to a fault with the solenoid valve's coil, or blockage of the valve membrane passage,
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leading to solenoid valve not opening or not having proper oil flow. (Repair or change the
solenoid valve).

6. Malfunction of Nozzle

Nozzle's filter net or connector is blocked.


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Nozzle's main or sub-valve cannot open.


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Nozzle remains in shut off stage. (Check the air tube to see if it is blocked and that the self-
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seal spring is in good condition).

7. Malfunction of Anti-Explosive Impulse Sensor.

The impulse sensor's usual default is caused by a jamming of the rotating shaft. (Dismantle and
repair. Ensure good rotation).

B. Dispenser having small flow.

1. Drive belt too loose causing slipping action.

2. Oil tank, oil piping and foot valve.

Oil tanks don't have proper air inlet flow.


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Piping connection between the oil tank and dispenser has air leak. This can be seen from
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the oil indicator. At the same time air can be seen belching out from the vent tube of the
pump.

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Opening of the foot valve is too narrow.
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3. Malfunction of oil pump

Filter of pump is too dirty or blocked.


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Tension of the adjustable spring inside the pump overflow valve is too weak. (Adjust the
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screw sufficiently, by turning it clockwise, or add or replace gasket).

The pump's vane blades are worn out. (As for the gear pump there is the inner and outer
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gear 1 worn out) This will cause a loss of vacuum or a lower vacuum than required.
(Replace the vane blade or gear wheel to ensure smooth movement within the pump.

Overflow valve is jammed (cannot seal tight) or malfunctioning.


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Returning valve in the pump cannot be closed tightly causing air flow into the low pressure
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chamber, reducing the vacuum.

Discharge valve's valve core and valve seat cannot operate effectively.
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4. Fault with the flow meter; usually due to the drive shaft not turning smoothly and causing a
reduction in oil flow.

5. Fault with the Impulse sensor; usually due to the rotating shaft not turning smoothly.

6. Fault with the solenoid valve; usually because the main valve cannot open (check if the
solenoid valve's control circuit is faulty or if the solenoid valve itself is faulty).

7. Fault with the nozzle.

C. Dispenser makes a loud noise and strong vibration during fuelling operations

1. Open end of the bottom valve inside the oil storage tank is too small, pipeline is too long,
and pipe diameter is too small with too many bends, increasing the workload on the pump
and producing loud noise.

2. Fault with the oil pump.

Filter net in the pump is blocked causing insufficient oil supply resulting in loud noise.
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Overflow valve in the pump cannot open or the adjusting screw is too tight. (Adjust the
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screw sufficiently, by turning it anti-clockwise, or replace the screw).

Vane blades are jammed (gears are jammed), discharging oil's beat frequency increase,
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causing the dispenser to make a loud noise and to vibrate.

3. When the discharge oil's beat frequency is the same as the beat frequency of the dispenser,
it will also cause the dispenser to make a loud noise and increase the vibration. (Adjust the
flow rate).

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4. Some of the dispenser's component parts have become loose causing a resonance vibration.

5. When using 3-phase Ex Motor, when no phase or if voltage is too low, causing the Ex Motor
to revolve abnormally and vibrate making a loud noise.

D. Fuel oil flowing out from the air vent

1. When using high rack or semi rack storage tank (Block off the air vent hole).

2. Floater cannot float or float back to the designated position.

3. The air disperse pipe within the pump cannot vent properly or the sealing parts are
damaged. This causes fuel fluid to fill the atmospheric pressure chamber and not be able to
return to the low pressure chamber in time.

4. If too often when fuelling operation starts but no fuelling, will also cause fuel oil to flow out
from the air vent.

E. Air and fuel not clearly separated

1. There is an air leak in the pipeline or inside the low pressure chamber of the oil pump.

2. The return valve is open and linked with the atmospheric pressure.

3. The discharge valve of the pump is open causing a large amount of air flow into the flow
meter together with fuel oil. (Dismantle the discharge valve and clean. Ensure that the
valve core has an unrestricted movement).

F. Inconsistent fuel flow during fuelling

1. The filter net in the oil pump is too dirty.

2. Oil pipelines have a “∩”shape bend causing air to be become trapped within the higher
end of the pipe and resulting in inconsistent fuel flow during fuelling.

3. The air vent of the oil storage tank has an obstruction, especially for petrol. (Increase the
height of the air vent to not less than 4 metres or clean the air vent nozzle for a clear air
passage).

G. Accuracy of measurement is extremely poor

1. The dividing disc on the Impulse sensor is loose or the double beam is damaged.

2. There is a bad leak in the flow meter resulting in poor accuracy.

3. Poor air and fuel separation, causing fuelling oil to contain air vapours.

4. Computer's main board is damaged or a replaced board is not compatible with the flow
meter.

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H. Difficulty in starting the ex-motor or heating up effect.

1. Ex-motor is damaged.

2. Ex Motor is overloaded, mainly due to the oil pump jamming.

3. Solid state relay is damaged causing difficulty in starting the Ex Motor or heating up effect.

4. External wiring problem such as no phase, wiring distance too far, diameter of wire too
small, or voltage too low, may cause the Ex Motor to rotate slowly or heat up.

I. During refuelling, fuel flow is normal but there is no counting on computer


display

1. Axle pin on the drive shaft of the flow meter is broken. (Replace)

2. Axle pin of the impulse sensor is broken or the screw for the dividing disc is loose. (Repair
or tighten)

3. Wire connection board for the impulse sensor is loose or the double beam light circuit is
damaged. (Replace connection board)

4. Computer main board is damaged. (Replace main board)

5. Wiring connection between display unit and main board is loose or the display board is
damaged. (re-plug in the wiring socket or replace display board)

6. No counting for low volume flow but counting for high volume flow, is mostly due to the
flow meter's distributor valve which has been scratched. (Repair or replace)

J. Dispenser will not start up

1. External power source without phase or no power source. (Check supply source)

2. Nozzle switch or “Fuelling/Unit Price” key is damaged. (Replace)

3. The electronic key on the keypad is pointing to the “Fuelling/Unit Price” position or the
electronic key is damaged. (Correct or replace)

4. Preset figure is not in accordance with the computer requirement. (Key in preset value
again)

5. Connection between the keypad and the computer is loose (Plug in again)

6. Circuit on the computer main board, which controls the Ex Motor and solenoid valve, is
faulty. (Replace)

7. Solid state relay is faulty. (Replace)

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8. Ex Motor is damaged. (Repair or replace)

9. Power board supplying unstable voltage to the computer main board. (Change the power
board)

10. Impulse sensor plug is loose.

K. Dispenser cannot shut down

1. Nozzle holder switch is damaged.

2. “HALT” key on the keypad is faulty.

3. Circuit on the main board, which controls the Ex Motor and solenoid valve, is faulty.

4. Solid state relay is faulty.

5. During preset fuelling, if the machine won't stop when the preset value is reached, there is
usually a fault with the main board.

L. Ex Motor often stops during refuelling

1. External power supply source is not stable.

2. Power board supplying unstable voltage to the computer main board.

3. Circuit on the main board, which controls the Ex Motor and solenoid valve, is faulty.

4. Solid state relay is faulty.

M. Display of dispenser has a phenomenon of jumping numbers

1. The underground pipeline has a leak or the bottom valve is not tightly closed and air
entering the flow meter is starting the count.

2. The rubber hose is old or too long and is not according to the requirements, producing
changes in inner volume and causing the numbers to jump.

3. The rotating shaft of the impulse sensor is too agile.

4. Spring tension on the discharge valve in the pump is too weak. When the fuelling stops
fluid in the flow meter flows backwards, driving the impulse sensor in reverse causing the
numbers to jump.

N. Fuelling process is normal but display board (on one or both sides) does not
display fuelling data

1. The connection between the display board and the main board is loose.

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2. The display board is damaged.

3. The main board is damaged.

O. Solenoid valve cannot open or no reduced flow during preset fuelling

1. The circuit controlling the solenoid valve is faulty.

2. There is a fault with the solenoid valve.

3. The connecting wires for the big and small valve are connected wrongly preventing a low
volume flow during preset fuelling.

4. The setting for the advance shut off is too small preventing low volume flow during preset
shut off.

5. There is a fault with the main board

6. Dirt inside the solenoid valve stops the valve from closing. (Clean out the dirt)

P. Dispenser has an external leak

1. A damaged gasket, seal bush and O-ring will cause leaking.

2. Damaged components and parts.

Q. Dispenser has an electric leakage.

1. Insulation on the coil wire of the Ex Motor is damaged causing leakage. (Replace the Ex
Motor)

2. Surrounding environmental dampness or the insulation capacity of the wire connecting the
board is reduced.

3. External connecting wire has torn insulation and is making contact with the metal structure
of the dispenser.

4. The electric circuit within the dispenser is faulty.

5. There is no reliable earth for the dispenser and no proper leakage protection circuit.

6. When the dispenser has an electric leakage it can easily cause a fire and/or personal injury.
If a leakage is detected the power supply must immediately be shut off and the dispenser
must not be used until the problem has been resolved.

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10. PETROL STATION DESIGN
Section 1: Building requirement of Petrol Station

A. Station control room

It is more suitable to build the station control room at ground level with the indoor floor lever
about 20cm higher than the ground. The building height must not be less than 3.5 metres.
Flooring should be of non-combustible material. The door should open outwards and the
window must be wide and transparent providing good observation. When constructing the
station control room, office, rest room, and power supply room, the station control room should
be positioned in the centre facing the dispensers for ease of observing the traffic flow in the
station. The distance from the dispensers to the control room must not be less than 5 metres.

B. Power supply room

Safety Guide Diagram (Distance for dispenser, oil storage tank, surrounding buildings and
traffic line of a petrol station.)

Station Class Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3


Item of Storage Above Above
Underground Underground Underground
ground ground
Storage Tank Storage Tank Storage Tank
Item Storage Tank Storage Tank
Naked Fire or Possible Fire Hazardous 30 30 25 25 17.5
Public Building 50 50 50 50 50

Public 1st & 2nd 12 15 6 12 5


Fire
Buildings and Grade
Resistance
Other 3rd Grade 15 20 12 15 10
Rating
Buildings 4th Grade 20 25 14 20 14

Main Roads 10 15 5 10 No Restriction

Overhead
National 1st & 2nd
Communication 1.5 Time pole height. Must not cross over the station.
Grade General
Cable

Must not
Overhead Power Supply Cable 1.5 Time pole height. cross over
the station.

The walls between the power supply room and the other neighbouring explosion hazard areas
must be solid and non-combustible. There should be no process pipeline passing through the
room. All the holes for windows and walls must be tightly filled with non-combustible material.

Doors and windows for the power supply room must open outwards, facing the non-explosion
hazard area.
A low voltage switchboard can be positioned inside the control room. The distance between the
room doors and windows where the switchboard is, and the dispenser, air vent of the storage
tanks, and the tightly sealed storage tank filling inlet, must not be less than 5 metres.

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C. Fuelling island

The fuelling island should be 20cm higher than the ground and the width must not be less than
1.2 metres. The covering shelter should be a concrete structure with a height of not less than
4.5 metres. The shelter must be able to cover all the dispensers and the surrounding operating
area to protect them from sun and rain.

D. Parking lot and drive way

The driveway and parking lot in a station should be constructed with concrete material with a
thickness based on a load-bearing calculation. Tar-paved road surfacing must not be used.

The entrance and exit of a station must be separate. The slope of the entrance or exit must
not be greater than 6 degrees. The width of the driveway must not be less than 5 metres and
the radius for turning bend not less than 12 metres.

Section 2: Storage Tank and Pipeline

The storage tank commonly used in petrol stations is a horizontal round metal drum type. Here
we call storage tank. Installation of the storage tank can be above or below ground.

The above ground storage tank is installed above ground level and is exposed to the air. This
type of installation is convenient for maintenance and repair of the tank's external wall. Visual
inspection for leaks is easy. However, this type of storage is greatly affected by atmospheric
temperatures, fuel oil vaporisation wastage is very high, and operational safety is lower.

Advantages of the underground tank are that it is less affected by atmospheric temperatures,
vaporisation wastage is small and fuel vapour will not gather around the tank. It is safer and
will not occupy the space on the ground. Ground will look roomy.

Disadvantages of the underground storage tank are that you cannot inspect and check the tank
directly for any leakage problem. It is not convenient for maintenance or repairing of the
storage tank's external wall.

After a comparison of the merits and faults of the above ground and underground storage tanks
it is appropriate to make the under round storage tank your first choice. GB50156-92 Small
scale petroleum storage and Petrol station design specification states that “Fuel storage tank
and diesel storage tank for petrol stations must be buried directly underground. It is prohibited
to install the tank in a building structure or underground basement. When a petrol station is
situated in a suburban area, if there is a problem burying the storage tank, then it may be
installed above ground.”

Underground Storage tank must meet the following requirements:

1. The external surface of the tank must be coated with a corrosion protective coating not
lower than the approved grade (refer to chart 2).

2. When burying the tank, there must be a 30cm thick layer of fine soil or sand surrounding
the tank wall. To prevent damaging the corrosion protective coating on the tank wall

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there must be no stones or rocks in the soil or sand.

3. The level of the concrete flooring where the tank is buried should be 15cm higher than
the surrounding floor level. The walls to be built around the storage tank are to prevent
ground water from entering into the storage tank area and causing the tank to float
when it is empty.

4. The inlet of the storage tank must design with operation well, for a convenient operation.
The inlet pipe, discharge pipe, measuring hole, and air vent pipe should all be positioned
at the inlet cover. The inlet pipe should be installed 20cm above the bottom of the tank.

5. The diameter of the air vent pipe must not be smaller than 50mm and the inlet opening
should be 4 meters or more above the ground level. If the air vent pipe is laid upwards
along a building wall, then the inlet opening must be 1 metre higher than the building
and the distance to any doors and windows must not be less than 3.5 Metres.

Dispensers and storage tanks are connected by pipelines. The layout of the pipeline is rational
or not is concern to the capital cost of petrol station, safety operation and proper business.
Specific requirements for a pipeline layout are:

Anti-Corrosion Chart (Coating, Grade and Structure for Petroleum Asphalt)

Anti-Corrosion Thickness of Total Thickness of


Structure of Anti-Corrosion Coating
Coating Grade Asphalt Layers Coating
Asphalt Primer-Asphalt-Glass Cloth-Asphalt-
Normal Anti-Corrosion 1.5 4.0
Glass Cloth-Asphalt-PVC Industry Film

Strengthened Anti- Asphalt Primer-Asphalt-Glass Cloth-Asphalt-


1.5 5.5
Corrosion Glass Cloth-Asphalt-PVC Industry Film

Extra Strength Anti- Asphalt Primer-Asphalt-Glass Cloth-Asphalt-


1.5 7.0
Corrosion Glass Cloth-Asphalt-PVC Industry Film

?The fuel delivery pipeline must adopt be a seamless steel pipe. Buried pipeline joints are
to be welded, and the outer face of the pipeline must be coated with a corrosion
protective coating not lower than the approved grade to prevent the pipeline becoming
corroded and causing fuel vapour to leak out from pipeline and gathered.

?The suction pipeline for the dispenser must have a slope of not less than 2 degrees,
sloping towards the storage tank.

?When one storage tank is supplying more than one dispenser, each dispenser must have
its own inlet pipe to prevent interaction during fuelling operations.

?When one dispenser uses fuel from two storage tanks, there should be a valve on each
delivery pipeline to prevent the influence between the two tanks. When using fuel from
one tank, the valve of the other tank's pipeline should be closed.

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?The oil discharging pipe should extend to 20cm above the bottom of the tank. It should
have a slope of 2 degree sloping towards the tank. When the tank truck is discharging
fuel oil into the storage tank, the enclosed type discharge method must be adopted. One
end of discharging pipe connecting with the tank truck must installed a quick connector,
also installed with a discharging well. All the discharge pipeline connectors should be
arranged at the same well so that the tank truck can discharge different fuel products
from one fixed position.

?Select the diameter of the inlet pipe for dispenser rationally. If the diameter is too big, it
will increase the capital cost of laying the pipeline, when under definite vacuum
condition. Too big a diameter will cause suction problems. If the diameter of the pipeline
is too small, pressure loss within the pipeline will be too great and will also lead to non-
suction of fuel oil. The common size used is 38mm ?.

Section3: Brief introduction on the knowledge of explosion proof

The power system load for petrol stations is 3rd grade. The power source adopts a 380/220V
low voltage external power source. When the low voltage power source is too far away the
voltage drop is greater and cannot fulfil the starting requirement. You can also use a high
voltage power supply with a step-down transformer and use this as a low voltage power supply
source. To ensure the safety of the petrol station, the transformer should be placed on its own
in a safe place away from fuel vapour.

A low voltage switchboard can be positioned in the station control room. The doors and
windows of the room where the switchboard is situated must be at least 5 meters away from
the dispensers, storage tank air vent hole, and the enclosed discharge well hole.

In some areas where there is a power shortage problem, a small internal combustible generator
unit can be set up. The exhaust pipe of the generator must be installed with an exhaust flame
arrester. The horizontal level distance between the exhaust outlet hole with each vapour
release source, should be: 15 metres if the exhaust outlet hole is lower than 4.5 metres, 7.5
metres if the exhaust outlet hole is higher than 4.5 metres.

Most of the area within the station is an explosion hazardous zone. For this reason all the
electrical fixtures used are Ex proof. The selection of electrical fixtures depends on the
explosion hazardous grade of the location.

1. Classification of explosion hazardous location

The location which can form an explosive air mixture or places where an explosive air mixture
can intrude are called explosion hazardous locations and are classified under three grades:
Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2.

?Zone 0: Area in which an explosive gas-air mixture is continuously present, or present


for long periods

?Zone 1: Combustible or conductive dusts are present. Area in which an explosive gas-
air mixture is likely to occur for short periods during normal operations.

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?Zone 2: Area in which an explosive gas-air mixture is not likely to occur, and if it occurs,
will only exist for a very short time due to abnormal conditions.

Zonings for explosion hazardous zone

?Space above the non-inert gas liquid level of the internal storage tank is Zone 0.

?Inside the discharge valve well, surrounding spherical space of 1.5 metre radius with the
air vent outlet hole at its centre, and also with the enclosed discharge hole as a centre
point, the surrounding spherical space of 0.5 metres, all these spaces are Zone 1.

?Cylindrical space of 1.5 metre from the outskirts of the valve well and a height of 1 metre
from ground level, spherical space of 3 metre radius with the air vent hole as centre,
spherical space of 1.5 metre radius with enclosed discharge hole as centre, all these
spaces are Zone 2 (see Diagram below).

Zonings for outdoor dispenser explosion hazardous zone:

?Internal space of the dispenser, the spherical space of 0.5 metre radius with the hole or
drain below the ground level within the hazardous zone, and with the nozzle as centre
point, is Zone 1.

?The cylindrical space with the centre of the dispenser as centre, top radius 3 metre,
bottom radius 4.5 metre, height from ground level and extended to 0.15 metre from the
top of the dispenser, is Zone 2 (see Diagram on next page).

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2. Classification, types and grouping of explosive gas mixture.

Explosive substance can be divided into three groups: Group I – Methane mine; Group II –
Explosive gas and steam; Group III – Explosive dust fibre.

Based on the Maximum experiment safety gap, Minimum ignition current ratio and ignition
temperature to classify the type and group of explosive gas mixtures.

Example of Classification of Explosive Gas Mixtures


Maximum Ignition Temperature (Celcius) and Group
Minimum
Experiment
Class Ignition Current T1 T2 T3
Safety Gap
Ratio MICR
MESG (mm) T>450 450 | T>300 300 | T>20
Hexane
Ethane Propane
Butane Hexane Heptanes
IIA 0.9<MESG<1.14 0.8<MICR<1.0 Toluene Carbon
Butane Propane Benzene
Monoxide
Kerosene

Domestic Gas Butadiene


IIB 0.5<MESG<0.9 0.45<MICR<0.8 Dim Ethyl
Cyclopropane Ethane

3. Way to identify the type and symbol of Ex proof electric equipment.

Ex proof electric equipment comes in two types. Type I is for use in coal mining and type II is
for use in factories. Electric equipment used in dispensers is generally type II.

Each piece of electric equipment, based on their fixture characteristic, can fall into the increased
safety type, flameproof enclosure type, oil immersion type, powder-filled type, flange protected
enclosure type, intrinsic safety type, and special type.

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Explosion Protection/Prevention Symbols

Flame Flange
Increased Oil Intrinsic
Type of Proof Powder Protected Special
Safety Immersion Safety
Protection Enclosure Filled Type Enclosure Type
Type Type Type
Type Type
Symbol e d o q p ia, ib s

Characteristics of different types of Ex proof electric equipment:

Increased safety type (e): When operating under normal conditions, it will not produce arc,
?
sparks or overheating, which will ignite explosive gas mixtures. It also adopts a structure
measure to increase the degree of safety.

Flameproof enclosure type (d): Electric equipment with an explosion proof external shell.
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It can conceal ignited explosive gas mixture within the shell. The shell can contain the
explosion pressure of the explosive gas mixture, and can prevent the blast from spreading
to the surrounding explosive mixture.

Intrinsic safety type (ia, ib): Electric circuit and equipment, when under standard
?
experimental conditions, spark and thermal effect produced under normal circumstances will
not ignite the explosive mixture. Explosion proof electric equipment has a protruding “Ex”
symbol on a distinctive place of the shell.

Section 4: Principle of selecting Ex proof equipment

At the explosion hazardous zone, selection of Ex proof electric equipment must be based on the
consideration of the grades of the location, classification, grades and groups of explosion
hazardous substances. At the Zone 0 location, electric equipment would not normally be
installed, but if it is really necessary, you will only be allowed to install the intrinsic safety type
equipment. At Zone 1 location, Ex proof equipment commonly used should be of intrinsic safety
type and flameproof enclosure type. Zone 2 location's Ex proof equipment most commonly
used is of the intrinsic safety type, flameproof enclosure type and increased safety type. In all
the locations, it is not appropriate to use oil immersion type and powder-filled type equipment.

The classification, grade and group of equipment being selected must not be lower than the
grade and group of the explosive mixture at the location. When there are two types of
explosive mixture in the same location, select equipment that uses a higher danger
classification grade and group.

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Ehad Dispenser Single Control Electric Wiring Diagram (380 power source)

Ehad Dispenser Interlocking Type Electric Wiring Diagram (380 power source)

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