Part 3, section 17—Performance—prepay test (motor fuel dispensers)
Application
This test applies to motor fuel dispensers.
Note: This test is to be performed only during initial and complaint inspections.
Purpose
This test verifies the precision of any automatic shut-off mechanisms.
Legislative references
SVM.1-32 and 33.
Procedure
Note: This test is not a volume accuracy test that requires a test measure.
Request the operator to set a prepaid quantity of less than the test measure volume.
Run a full-flow test.
Repeat the test but this time by requesting the operator to set a prepaid amount of money.
Note: As a prepay test starts with the hose pressurized and ends with the hose unpressurized except for the anti-drain valve pressure, a hose expansion test may be done immediately after a prepay test to ensure that the prepay mode is not causing excessive errors in subsequent deliveries.
Interpretation of results
The dispensers must indicate at least the preset amount ( preset price or preset quantity) and not go beyond 50 ml (5 times the value of minimum increment prescribed by SVM.1-20).
Revision
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