This page covers important actions and guidelines to follow when you use any Card-Lock Facility.

The first thing to remember is that fuel, whether gasoline or diesel, is extremely flammable. So there should definitely be NO SMOKING while fueling your vehicle. Ignoring this warning could result is serious fire and injury.

How to Begin Fueling

1. Pull up to pump, shut off your engine, and extinguish all cigarettes..
2. Insert or slide your fueling card into the card reader..
3. Enter your personal Identification Number (PIN) and press ENTER.
4. If prompted to do so, enter your current odometer reading and press ENTER.
5. If prompted to do so, enter any miscellaneous information and press ENTER.
6. Enter the pump number and press ENTER. This activates the pump so that fueling can begin.
7. Remove gas cap slowly and place nozzle deeply into the fuel tank neck.
8. Activate the nozzle by engaging the lever on the dispenser. Then pull trigger and begin dispensing fuel.

Notes: If the nozzle is activated too quickly, a leak detector will automatically slow pumping to a trickle. Simply release the trigger on the nozzle and wait 10 seconds. Then pull trigger again, and pumping should be normal.

After Fueling

When finished, shut off pump by returning lever to the "off" position. and then return nozzle to its hanger. Driving away with the nozzle still in your vehicle can result in fire or spill or explosion, which could lead to extreme damage and serious injury. If you accidentally drive off with the nozzle in your vehicle, please follow these procedures:

1. Stop vehicle and turn off the motor.
2. Turn pump off.
3. Put hose back on pump if possible.
4. Report the incident using the assistance number posted at site. Your report should include:
   • Site location
   • Hose or pump number
   • Time and date of incident
   • Your name and telephone number

If you need other assistance at the site, please call the emergency number listed and report the problem.

Emergency and First-Aid Procedures

If you come into contact with gasoline or diesel fuel, it is important that you follow these procedures:

• Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes.
• Skin: Remove any gasoline soaked clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
• Ingestion (swallowing): Call physician. DO NOT induce vomiting.
• Inhalation: If symptoms occur as noted under "Physiological Effects" (described below), move to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration.
• Other (gasoline): Remove gasoline soaked clothing.

Caution! Hazardous Materials

Remember, all fuels are hazardous and should only be stored in approved containers.

SAFETY MEASURES

All site have the following. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the following equipment before you begin fueling.

• Fire Extinguishers: Not location of nearest one. Short blast at the base of fire are most effective.
• Emergency Shut-off Switch: Located within 75 feet of the island, usually located on side of control building and clearly identified. Cuts power to all pumps.
• Pay Telephone: May be located at the site and requires no coins for an emergency call to 911 or to an operator.
• Emergency Telephone Number: Clearly posted and identified for use in emergencies.
• Site Operator's Telephone Number: Should be clearly posted and identified. Call this number if you need assistance, or to report a problem.

APPROVED CONTAINERS

• No sale or purchase of flammable liquids shall be dispensed into containers unless the containers are CLEARLY MARKED with the name of the liquid. (NFPA 30A, Sec 9.2.3.2)
• The container must be constructed of metal or approved plastic, have a tight closure, and be fitted with a spout or be so designed that the contents can be poured without spilling.
• A metal or *plastic safety can must not have a capacity over 5 gallons. (NFPA 30, Sec. 4.2.3)
  *An approved plastic container is labeled "Gasoline" or "Flammable" has been tested and listed to be in compliance with the requirements of ASTM F 852 or F976, ANSI/UL 1313, or 49 CFR.
• A metal drum, meeting DOT specifications, must not have capacity over 60 gallons. (NFPA 30, Sec. 9.2.3.3)

Procedures for fueling portable containers:

• Portable containers of 12 gallon capacity or less must be placed on the ground before filling. (NFPA 30, Sec. 9.2.3.3) Do Not Fill Portable Containers While located In A Truck, A Boat, Or Bed Of a Pickup!
• Latch open devices shall not be engaged while dispensing flammable or combustible liquids into portable containers.