OPW University: Retail Fueling Basics Video Series

By BlogAdmin September 8, 2022 General Information, Product Support, Videos

OPW Has Releases 3-Part Video Series; “Retail Fueling Basics (101-Level Training)”

OPW’s own industry veteran, Edward Kammerer
guides you through this video series meant for both
industry veterans and those new to retail fueling
equipment and environments.

You can also download the workbook
to go along with the videos here.

RETAIL FUELING BASICS: PART I

In Part I of this series, Ed will discuss underground storage tanks, overfill & spill protection, coaxial, dual point- and multi-port fuel drops and Stage I vapor recovery

RETAIL FUELING BASICS: PART II

In Part II of this series, Ed walks you through how fuel moves from the UST to the fueling island. He will introduce you to piping, entry fittings and double wall containment systems.

RETAIL FUELING BASICS: PART III

In Part III of this series, Ed discusses what’s at the dispenser; containment sumps, shear valves hanging hardware and other equipment.

You can find many other great OPW products in our webstore.

And if you don’t find the OPW products you are looking for or have further questions about any product, feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or email us!

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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Bravo Technical Service Bulletin: Installing New Construction Fittings in Cold Climates

By BlogAdmin June 3, 2022 Important Bulletins, Notifications, Piping & Containment, Product Support, Service Bulletins, Technical Bulletins, Tips & Tricks, Videos

Installing New Construction Fittings in Cold Climates

Bulletin Description

• Proper heat curing of epoxy in cold weather conditions.
• In weather conditions below 50°F, heat will be needed to cure epoxy used for the installations of Bravo full body fittings and test reducers. However, do not heat the fitting above 150°F. Extremely high temps can damage entry fittings and cause test ports to leak.

Do not use NOV heat blankets directly on full body fittings. These greatly exceed the allowable installation temperature and will damage the fitting bodies as well as the test ports.

Recommendation: Sustain heat on the entire interior of sump until full cure cycle has been achieved.
Warning: Before applying heat make sure LEL ( Lower Explosive Limit) are measured and are at safe levels.
Tip: Use an IR temperature gauge to measure surface temperature of sump and fittings.

1) Pre-heat sump and fitting to a maximum of 150°F.
2) Pre-heat Bravo epoxy to a maximum of 100°F.
3) Apply Bravo epoxy to the fitting per installation guide.
4) Sustain temperature of fitting/adhesive following cure charts.
5) Do not move or adjust sumps or fittings during cure cycle.
6) Make sure the adhesive is fully cured before conducting a testing following epoxy manufacturers’ guidelines.

Click here to download the Bravo Technical Service Bulletin

You can also check out
for more product installation and preparation videos

If you have any questions , please feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or Email Us !!

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Setting Passport Refund Limits

By BlogAdmin February 16, 2022 General Information, Notifications, Payment Processing & Technology, POS Systems & Fuel Controllers, Product Support, Tips & Tricks, Videos

^{As a store manager are you looking to control how much money a cashier can pay out or refund?}

Check out this video to see how:

Want a resource you can keep right at the register or in the back office?

View and Download the Reference Card

Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS

Looking for more quick online guidance, tips and tricks for your Passport POS? Click on the image below to get video help with instructions for cashiers, managers and self-checkout! There are also links to view and download reference cards to create a nice library to access in moments.

Looking for Gilbarco equipment? Click on the links below to visit our web store :

Pumps & Dispensers

Passport Point of Sale

Forecourt Payment Options

Forecourt Merchandising

Click here to search all Gilbarco equipment and parts listed in our web store.

Feel free to contact us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us with any further questions or to place an order!

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Pumps offline? Here’s how to fix it.

By BlogAdmin February 2, 2022 General Information, Notifications, Payment Processing & Technology, POS Systems & Fuel Controllers, Product Support, Pumps & Dispensing, Tips & Tricks, Videos

Seeing red circles, yellow triangles, or both in the forecourt display of your Passport^®??

Your fuel dispensers may be offline or stalled.

Before you call the Help Desk, try rebooting the dispenser from your Passport! Here’s how:

View and Download the Reference Card

Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS

Looking for some quick online guidance, tips and tricks for your Passport POS? Click on the image below to get video help with instructions for cashiers, managers and self-checkout! There are also links to view and download reference cards to create a nice library to access in moments.

Looking for Gilbarco equipment? Click on the links below to visit our web store :

Pumps & Dispensers

Passport Point of Sale

Forecourt Payment Options

Forecourt Merchandising

Click here to search all Gilbarco equipment and parts listed in our web store.

Feel free to contact us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us with any further questions or to place an order!

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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Franklin Fueling Systems EVO Electronic Line Leak Detection

By BlogAdmin October 29, 2021 Fuel Management, Products, Submersible Turbine Pumps (STP's), Tank Monitoring, Videos

PRECISION LINE LEAK DETECTION

Electronic Line Leak Detection (ELLD) is a pressure-based system that uses line information to monitor changes in pressure. It determines if a line is tight or if there is a leak and will provide 3.0 gph hourly, 0.2 gph monthly, and 0.1 gph annual precision line leak detection.

AUTO-LEARN® Technology

AUTO-LEARN® technology automatically learns the pressure characteristics of each pipeline, eliminating the need to manually enter pipe lengths and diameters and removing the potential for human error.

Statistical Line Leak Detection

For high-throuhput sites, Statistical Line Leak Detection (SLLD) allows busy sites with high fuel sales volume and very few quiet periods of no dispensing to achieve 0.2 gph leak testing.

High Throughput Capacity

ELLD is capable of monitoring up to approximately 312 gallons of rigid piping capacity in addition to up to 95 gallons of flexible piping capacity, allowing larger sites to achieve precision leak detection.

HOW IT WORKS

Electronic Line Leak Detection (ELLD) is an optional software feature available on EVO™ 550, EVO™ 5000, EVO™ 600, and EVO™ 6000, that allows you to connect your fuel management system with your pipework system to detect leaks through a transducer device installed in the submersible pump.

GET THE PRODUCTS

Transducer Kits

A TS-LS500 transducer kit which plugs into the submersible. These are available in 2-, 3- or 4-line kits with cables included.

EVO™ Series ATG

EVO™ 550, EVO™ 5000, EVO™ 600, and EVO™ 6000, with the TS-ELLD software option, a TS-420 input module, a TS-ACI input module, and a TS-RLY Relay module or Turbine Pump Interface (TPI).

Submersible Pump

A submersible pump designed to obtain and hold a minimum static pressure of 15 psi for gross leak testing, 18 psi for precision testing, and 20 psi for learning the lines.

Check Out Franklin Fueling’s 2021 PEI Convention Product Innovations Video Recap

Be sure to check out Franklin Fueling Systems Complete Line-up Of Products in Our Web Store!

And if you can’t find it, call us at 1.800.238.1225 or email us and we will be happy to help!!

Don’t hesitate to contact us If you have any questions about Franklin Fueling Systems products or would like to receive a quote. Contact us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us with any further questions or inquiries.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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A Change of Pace – Old Gas Station Videos

By BlogAdmin August 5, 2021 General Information, Videos

I think most Americans appreciate vintage Americana and for us in the retail petroleum business, old gas stations are very interesting. The above image is of this blog author’s house from 1924 and it doesn’t look remotely the same today. It started life in a different location and was moved to its current location in 1880 to serve as the town post office, a trolley stop, general store and of course, a gas station!

As I was posting some vendor-related videos, a few vintage gas station videos popped up that I thought would be a nice change of pace of just enjoying some American gas station history. You may be shocked by some of what you notice in this video because some things date back much further than you have been led to believe! So here you go:

This video is courtesy of Freakineagle’s YouTube Channel:

This next video is courtesy of Salssalvage’s YouTube Channel:

And don’t forget, for all your gas station needs, you can buy online, email us or call us at 1.800.238.1225.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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Safely clean your Passport screen with this quick tip

By BlogAdmin July 28, 2021 General Information, Maintenance & Repair, Notifications, Payment Processing & Technology, POS Systems & Fuel Controllers, Product Support, Products, Videos

Disinfect your Passport screen without accidentally shutting off your pumps.

Click image to view/download quick reference card

Here’s how:

Click on the links below.
Not only will you have access to these videos but very handy reference cards that can be downloaded and printed!!
These are just a few of the videos. There are many more videos to explore once you click on the links!

CASHIER INSTRUCTIONS
CLOSE THE TILL	CLOSE THE TILL	CONDUCT A TILL AUDIT
MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS
CHANGE FUEL PRICES	CREATE RESTRICTION GROUPS	DIGITAL ADS
EXPRESS LANE SELF-CHECKOUT INSTRUCTIONS
ADD ITEMS TO TRANSACTION	ATTENDANT AUDIO ALARM	AUTHORIZE AGE RESTRICTED ITEM

Looking for Gilbarco equipment? Click on the links below to visit our web store :

Pumps & Dispensers

Passport Point of Sale

Forecourt Payment Options

Forecourt Merchandising

Click here to search all Gilbarco equipment and parts listed in our web store.

Do you have any more questions about Gilbarco Passport POS system or require service? Feel free to call us at 1.800.451.4021 or email us using the link below:
EMAIL US

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS

By BlogAdmin April 23, 2021 Payment Processing & Technology, POS Systems & Fuel Controllers, Product Support, Products, Videos

Passport® Point-of-Sale: Powerful. Robust. User-friendly.

We could easily spend a month of Sundays and then some going over the features of the Passport Point-of-Sale system. Without a doubt one of, if not the most robust POS system on the market for cstore fuel retailers. And the support provided by Gilbarco Veeder-Root and their network of authorized dealers and service providers, including yours truly, the John W Kennedy Company matches the system’s capabilities. Not only do we at the Kennedy Company offer factory certified service for Passport, but we train others to become certified technicians as well as customized training for system end users.

But it doesn’t end there. Matter of fact, that’s just the beginning. There is so much support, it is tough to keep up with listing it all. Some of the best online resources available are the Passport Tips and Tricks videos for managers, cashiers and even Express Lane Self-Checkout! Cool, eh?!?

Click on the links below.
Not only will you have access to these videos but very handy reference cards that can be downloaded and printed!!
These are just a few of the videos. There are many more videos to explore once you click on the links!

CASHIER INSTRUCTIONS
CLOSE THE TILL	CLOSE THE TILL	CONDUCT A TILL AUDIT
MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS
CHANGE FUEL PRICES	CREATE RESTRICTION GROUPS	DIGITAL ADS
EXPRESS LANE SELF-CHECKOUT INSTRUCTIONS
ADD ITEMS TO TRANSACTION	ATTENDANT AUDIO ALARM	AUTHORIZE AGE RESTRICTED ITEM

Do you have any more questions about Gilbarco Veeder-Root Passport POS system or require service? Feel free to call us at 1.800.451.4021 or email us using the link below:
EMAIL US

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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Hired a new employee? Congratulations!

By BlogAdmin May 29, 2020 General Information, Notifications, POS Systems & Fuel Controllers, Product Support, Products, Pumps & Dispensing, Videos

Setting up new employees on the Passport POS is easy!

As we cautiously emerge from the current crisis, C-stores are on hiring sprees. You might even be training new team members right now. This week’s featured video on the Passport® Resource Center is all about setting up new employees.

Use the Gilbarco Veeder-Root resource center to give your cashier teams a crash course too!

Send them to the Passport Resource Center, to learn new tips and tricks to make transactions even faster.

Other Available Resources:

ARTICLES
GAS PUMP SAFETY	POS SAFETY	GVR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

VIDEOS
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PRINTABLES

Looking for Gilbarco equipment? Click on the links below to visit our web store :

Pumps & Dispensers

Passport Point of Sale

Forecourt Payment Options

Forecourt Merchandising

Click here to search all Gilbarco equipment and parts listed in our web store.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or to place an order at 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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ELEVATE YOUR FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

By BlogAdmin August 21, 2019 Fuel Management, General Information, Products, Tank Monitoring, Vendor Spotlight, Videos

The TLS-350 Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) has long set the standard for exceptional quality in fuel management systems. Today, the TLS-450PLUS ATG builds on that solid legacy to set a new bar for reliability and convenience.

Connectivity

Web-Enabled Interface

Modify configuration & programming, including:

THE REMOTE VIEW

Provides continuous management data for in-store use, and includes:

THE PLUS VIEW

Provides periodic status updates from off-site, and includes:

Managed Services

Cloud based fuel management:

Print wet stock management and compliance reports.
Set up email notifications for alarms and reports.
Establish automatic events scheduled to your business needs.

App updates with ATG data as activity happens on site in real-time.
View Active Alarms with one touch.
Audible and on-screen notifications.

Station overview for an immediate status check on tank inventory.
Reports tab for quick access to Alarm, Inventory, and Last Delivery reports.
Map view to allow for easy navigation between sites.

Insite360 provides total control of your network with a team of analysts protecting your most valuable assets. Maximize your business with cutting-edge features including detecting dispenser flow reduction and meter drift by nozzle.

Learn More

Explore Insite360

APP FEATURES	THE PLUS VIEW	THE REMOTE VIEW
Station Overview: Immediate status check on tank inventory.	✔	✔
Report Tab: Access to Alarm, Inventory and Last Delivery Reports.	✔	✔
Map View: Easy navigation between map pin points.	✔	✔
Real-Time Updates: Continuous connectivity and updates.	—	✔
One Touch Alarms: Quickly view alarms.	—	✔
Notifications: Real-time audible / visual alarms.	—	✔
Disconnect: Audible / Visual notification for lost connectivity.	—	✔
In-Store Format: For optimal experience for site personnel.	—	✔

Enhanced Security

Greater connectivity needs greater protection

Whether a security breach comes from inside or outside an organization, older technology lacks modern security features needed to combat cyber intruders, who can wreak havoc on your business. Rest assured with the comprehensive security features of the TLS-450PLUS.

Features such as strong encryption, configurable user access, and segmented network ports help ensure your network is safe at every level. No matter your network’s size, security comes standard with the TLS-450PLUS.

Dangers of an Insecure Network


ENHANCED SECURITY FEATURES	TLS-350PLUS	TLS-450PLUS
Isolated Networks: Separation of insecure data from secure data.	—	✔
Encrypted Web Access: Using secure HTTPS connectivity with username/password.	—	✔
Encrypted Serial Access: Serial commands can run over a secure interface with SSH.	—	✔
Role-Based Access: User access to console functionality is controlled with roles.	—	✔
Front Panel Access: Control access to the console by user log in.	—	✔
Network Routing: Fully control data routing with the network including dropping data.	—	✔

Total Cost of Ownership

Protect your investment & extend your warranty

Upgrading to the TLS-450PLUS automatically extends the warranty of your probes and sensors for the duration of the warranty on your new console. Significant labor savings can be gained with the TLS-450PLUS in comparison with the TLS-350, from the use of features like remote configuration, remote connectivity, automatic event notifications and more. The TLS-450PLUS helps reduce downtime by ensuring you have real-time access to everything you need to keep your station in top condition.

Save money by upgrading to the TLS-450PLUS
COST SAVINGS CATEGORY	SAVINGS LEVEL
Equipment cost savings	$
Remote troubleshooting and configuration	$
Probe and sensor warranty extension	$$
Remote software download	$$
Free monthly software upgrades	$$$
Reduced downtime due to real time access to data	$$$$

Expanded Capabilites

Designed to be a platform for the future.

Features improved on the TLS-450PLUS include:

Digital Pressurized Line Leak Detection (DPLLD)

The line volume expansion of DPLLD for the TLS-450PLUS provides advanced line leak detection to meet the capacity of growing fuel sites, now certified up to 1,178 gallons of capacity. The DPLLD equipment performs a 3.0 gph line leak test following each dispense. With the proper software enhancement feature installed, the DPLLD equipment will also perform 0.2 and/or 0.1 gph line tests to meet your regulatory needs, eliminating the need for separate annual line leak testing.

AccuChart™

Our third generation AccuChart™ utilizes enhanced geometric tank chart modeling for the TLS-450PLUS with optional restricted calibration range to perform calibration. Chart volumes are calculated using adjustable geometry parameters: diameter, capacity, end shape, tilt and probe offset. Completed charts are established more quickly and with higher accuracy from a limited amount of data.

Business Inventory Reconciliation (BIR)

BIR on the TLS-450PLUS has been enhanced for your custom reconciliation needs and meets federal, state, or local requirements. It includes automated reporting on:

Throughput thresholds
Delivery thresholds
Capacity thresholds
Custom thresholds

Additional Features include:

Download the brochure

Benefits of Upgrading to the TLS-450PLUS (576047-304)

Ready to Upgrade?

Give us a call today at 1.800.451.4021!

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

Recent Posts

RETAIL FUELING BASICS: PART I

RETAIL FUELING BASICS: PART II

RETAIL FUELING BASICS: PART III

You can find many other great OPW products in our webstore.

Bulletin Description

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

As a store manager are you looking to control how much money a cashier can pay out or refund?

Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS

Looking for Gilbarco equipment? Click on the links below to visit our web store :

Seeing red circles, yellow triangles, or both in the forecourt display of your Passport®??

Your fuel dispensers may be offline or stalled.

Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS

Looking for Gilbarco equipment? Click on the links below to visit our web store :

PRECISION LINE LEAK DETECTION

AUTO-LEARN® Technology

Statistical Line Leak Detection

High Throughput Capacity

HOW IT WORKS

GET THE PRODUCTS

Check Out Franklin Fueling’s 2021 PEI Convention Product Innovations Video Recap <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eo_bVbdL6yo" width="100%" height="450" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>

Be sure to check out Franklin Fueling Systems Complete Line-up Of Products in Our Web Store!

Click on the links below. Not only will you have access to these videos but very handy reference cards that can be downloaded and printed!! These are just a few of the videos. There are many more videos to explore once you click on the links!

Looking for Gilbarco equipment? Click on the links below to visit our web store :

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

Passport® Point-of-Sale: Powerful. Robust. User-friendly.

Click on the links below. Not only will you have access to these videos but very handy reference cards that can be downloaded and printed!! These are just a few of the videos. There are many more videos to explore once you click on the links!

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

Setting up new employees on the Passport POS is easy!

Other Available Resources:

Looking for Gilbarco equipment? Click on the links below to visit our web store :

Connectivity

Web-Enabled Interface

THE REMOTE VIEW

THE PLUS VIEW

Managed Services

Enhanced Security

Greater connectivity needs greater protection

ENHANCED SECURITY FEATURES

TLS-350PLUS

TLS-450PLUS

Total Cost of Ownership

Protect your investment & extend your warranty

Save money by upgrading to the TLS-450PLUS

Expanded Capabilites

Designed to be a platform for the future.

<img class="alignleft wp-image-4091 size-full" style="border: none; background: none;" src="https://jwkblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ico-certification-leak_0.png" alt="Leak Certification" width="90" />Digital Pressurized Line Leak Detection (DPLLD)

<img class="alignleft wp-image-4092 size-full" style="border: none; background: none;" src="https://jwkblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/accuchart-icon-1_1.png" alt="Accuchart" width="90" />AccuChart™

<img class="alignleft wp-image-4093 size-full" style="border: none; background: none;" src="https://jwkblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ico-bir_0.png" alt="Business Inventory Reconciliation" width="90" />Business Inventory Reconciliation (BIR)

Additional Features include:

Download the brochure

Recent Posts

^{As a store manager are you looking to control how much money a cashier can pay out or refund?}

Seeing red circles, yellow triangles, or both in the forecourt display of your Passport^®??

Check Out Franklin Fueling’s 2021 PEI Convention Product Innovations Video Recap

Click on the links below.
Not only will you have access to these videos but very handy reference cards that can be downloaded and printed!!
These are just a few of the videos. There are many more videos to explore once you click on the links!

Click on the links below.
Not only will you have access to these videos but very handy reference cards that can be downloaded and printed!!
These are just a few of the videos. There are many more videos to explore once you click on the links!

Digital Pressurized Line Leak Detection (DPLLD)

AccuChart™

Business Inventory Reconciliation (BIR)