Tips for Keeping Your Site Sanitized During COVID-19

Convenience Stores Stay Vigilant on Gas Pump Sanitation

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I am sure by now you have all been hammered with emails and posts in regards to COVID-19.  It doesn’t matter where you are on the planet, there is something posted or being said about it and for good reason!

Gilbarco has shared this blog post in regards to sanitizing your site against COVID-19 with information from the CDC and Consumer Reports. CDC - Centers For Disease Control and Prevention I would say the CDC is the best source of general information seeing that is where it all flows from.  The Gilbarco blog past also contains more specific and relevant cleaning information for specific equipment and components found in fuel retailing locations.  It also includes other links to posts and articles as to how we can all help one another deal with this global crisis.

And here are the highlights from the Gilbarco blog post:

Advice for Retailers:

There are many recommendations on solutions for cleaning and disinfecting high touch surfaces, but some chemicals are too harsh and can damage fuel dispensers. Ammonia-based cleaners weaken and damage bezel doors, screens, and other vital dispenser components.

Consumer Reports also advises against using ammonia-based solutions.

We suggest using a diluted household bleach solution, as recommended by the CDC.

  • Clean the dispenser with soap and water, then disinfect with the bleach solution
    • Prepare a bleach solution by mixing:
      • 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water or
      • 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water

Other cleaning considerations for retailers:

  • Do not use fuels or acetone
  • Do not use any cleaner or polish with a citrus element
  • Do not use cleaners containing ammonia, sodium hydroxide or acids. Things like glass cleaner contain ammonia and will cause damage to dispensers
  • Do not use strong solvents
  • Do not spray any cleaner or water into the card reader, receipt printer, cash acceptor or displays

Advice for Consumer:

Using a gas pump is no different than opening a freezer door at the grocery store. Businesses are taking unprecedented steps to make their businesses safe for consumers. Still, people operating gas pumps should exercise caution, giving them similar treatment to a grocery store shopping cart.

  • If possible, wipe the nozzle handle, buttons and keypads with a sanitizing cloth.
  • During the pandemic, wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. If this isn’t possible, use hand sanitizer after operating a gas pump.

I highly recommend you check out the full Gilbarco blog post as well as the information from the CDC and Consumer Reports websites.

We WILL get through this together!

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.
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COVID-19 Updates From Around the Industry Along With Helpful POS Cleaning Tips

UPDATE – MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020: CURBSIDE PICKUP

Due to the ongoing risks from the corona-virus, in an effort to keep both our employees and customers as safe as possible, we are asking that all orders be phoned in or those with online accounts can place orders at jwkri.com.  We will put your order together and bring it out to your vehicle.  

Call in Your Pickup Orders to:
RI: 1.800.451.4021          FL: 1.877.835.8885          ME: 1.888.667.0667
NJ: 1.888.786.7077          VT: 1.800.754.2413

 

Previously Posted:

This will be a synopsis of what we’ve heard from around our industry in regards to how the virus is impacting day-to-day business.

First and foremost, we wish everyone the best as they deal with getting through this crisis and we WILL get through it because the human spirit is strong in the worst of situations!  And while many of us may feel we fall outside the high risk category, we all have someone near and dear to us who is at risk and we just need to keep that in perspective.

CDC - Center For Disease Control and PreventionWhile this doesn’t have anything to do with petroleum, it sure does on a human level and it is helpful information regardless. This link for the CDC – Center for Disease Control and Prevention will provide the best information with what is going on with the virus and how to protect yourself on a personal and business level.  You should also check with local and state authorities as well.

 

Gilbarco Veeder-RootGilbarco has released a video with instructions on how to clean your Passport screen of COVID-19, the coronavirus:

 

All  Kennedy locations are still operating under normal business hours and as we get word in from around the industry, many of the manufacturers are as well.  We have not heard from anyone who has shut down at this point.  The biggest impact is on the various representatives who travel, with many businesses adhering to the restrictions on travel.  There may also be some lead times impacted for large orders and special order items. 

As we all know, this is an extremely fluid situation with changes occurring throughout the day, every day.  If situations change, we will do our best to get word to you as quickly as we can.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021.

We wish you all the best at getting through this global crisis.

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

 

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Technical Support Notification: Release Of EMR4 Software Version C06

Veeder-Root has released version C06 software for the EMR4. The resources contained below include a link to the software, as well as, technical support and marketing information for the release.

 

 

 

 

Resources:

 

Please contact Veeder-Root Technical Support with any questions regarding this notification – 1-800-323-1799, technicalsupport@veeder.com.

 

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

 

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Franklin Fueling Systems: Introducing The Defender Series® P/V Vent with In-Line Vault

Get your tank venting in-line with the new Defender Series® Pressure / Vacuum (P/V) Vent with In-Line Vault.

Click on the various links in the infographic below to watch the video, download documents and learn more about Franklin Fuelings Defender Series® Pressure / Vacuum (P/V) Vent with In-Line Vault!

Click on the images and text below to find the Defender Series® Pressure / Vacuum Vent with In-Line Vault and accessories in the JWK Web Store

DPVV EBW Defender 804 Pressure / Vacuum Vent w/ UV-resitant Polymer Rain Cap and E-Coated Ductile Iron In-line Vault w/ Stainless Steel CoverDPVV
EBW Defender 804 Pressure / Vacuum Vent w/
– 2.5″ to 6.0″ Water Column Pressure Setting
– -6.0″ to -10.0″ Water Column Vacuum Setting
– UV-resitant Polymer Rain Cap
– E-Coated Ductile Iron In-line Vault w/ Stainless Steel Cover
– 2″ NPT – UL2583 Listed
– Meets Requirements of EPA 40 CFR Part 63 for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities

Franklin Fueling Systems 804100901 EBW Defender 804 Pressure / Vacuum Vent w/ 2

 


804100901
EBW Defender 804 Pressure / Vacuum Vent w/
– 2.5″ to 6.0″ Water Column Pressure Setting
– -6.0″ to -10.0″ Water Column Vacuum Setting
– 2″ Vent Stack Adapter
– 2″ NPT
– UL2583 Listed
– Meets Requirements of EPA 40 CFR Part 63 for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities

Franklin Fueling Systems 804100930 EBW Defender 804 Pressure / Vacuum Vent w/ Defender Series and OPW Vent Pipe Adapter O-Rings
804100930
EBW Defender 804 Pressure / Vacuum Vent w/
– 2.5″ to 6.0″ Water Column Pressure Setting
– -6.0″ to -10.0″ Water Column Vacuum Setting
– Defender Series and OPW Vent Pipe Adapter O-Rings
– 2″ NPT
– UL2583 Listed
– Meets Requirements of EPA 40 CFR Part 63 for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities

Franklin Fueling Systems 804023901 EBW Defender 2in Rain/Vent Cap

 

804023901
EBW Defender 2″ Rain/Vent Cap.

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Be sure to check out our ever-expanding product offerings and great deals from Franklin Fueling’s many brands found in our webstore.

FFS APT FFS CableTight FFS EBW
FFS EVO FFS FE Petro FFS Flex-Ing
FFS Healy FFS Incon FFS UPP

 

 

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

 

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Technical Support Notification: EMR4 PC Setup Tool

Veeder-Root EMR4This Technical Service Notification (TSN) will inform the technician of various setup fields they should check after using the EMR4 PC Setup Tool. When the setup file is downloaded to the EMR these fields are improperly written by the PC setup Tool.

 

Click here to download the TSN

 

Please contact Veeder-Root Technical Support with any questions regarding this notification: 1-800-323-1799, technicalsupport@veeder.com.

 

 

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

 

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Franklin Fueling Systems: Introducing The Corrosion Control System

Attack corrosion before it has a chance to develop with the new fully integrated in-tank and in-sump Corrosion Control™ System.

Click on the various links in the infographic below to watch the video, download documents and learn more about Franklin Fuelings Corrosion Control System!

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FFSPRO Site Builder FFSPRO Advantage FFSPRO Verify FFSPRO University

Be sure to check out our ever-expanding product offerings and great deals from Franklin Fueling’s many brands found in our webstore.

FFS APT FFS CableTight FFS EBW
FFS EVO FFS FE Petro FFS Flex-Ing
FFS Healy FFS Incon FFS UPP

 

 

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

 

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Upgrading to EMV? It’s Later Than You Think

The following article has been reproduced from the CStore Decisions article, Upgrading to EMV? It’s Later Than You Think, written by  that appeared online on

EMV Technologies

Panel experts warn that now is the time to start the long process of upgrading your pumps to EMV standards.

 

The EMV liability shift as it has come to be known as will take place on October 1, 2020. This deadline is when fuel retailers will have to install or upgrade their locations with the more secure chip card reader technology that uses cryptography to keep credit card information safe and prevent fraud.

 

This deadline will create a major liability shift from the card-issuing banks to pushing nearly all credit card fraud to retailers who do not upgrade their pumps to the new, more secure technology.

EMVCo
And for those not familiar with EMV, it’s an actual company, EMVCo. that stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa. It was formed by those credit card issuing banks; American Express, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, UnionPay and Visa to address fraud prevention within the industry with the result being the chip card that most consumers have already been using inside the c-store and other retail environments.

And while the deadline has been extended once already, for those retailers undecided about whether to upgrade or not, it looms just over a year away!

Session panelist and Folk Oil Vice President Jim Linton warned those reluctant retailers it’s later than they think, warning that lead times for upgrading current dispensers could take as much as six months! Linton should know as Folk Oil has updated 100% of its pumps at all 35 of its multi-branded locations. He’s seen many of the things that can go wrong and delay the process.

Linda Toth, director of standards for non-profit c-store and petroleum market technology advocate Conexxus, said a study by her group found that 58% of retailers who have yet to upgrade believe they won’t make the liability shift deadline. And 25% said they have no idea when they’ll upgrade.

If you haven’t upgraded yet, your biggest question is: Is it worth it to upgrade?  We at the Kennedy Company agree with this panel’s findings; yes, it most certainly is! If you have the “wait and see” attitude, you will find it will be much tougher to get the necessary equipment and skilled technicians to perform the needed upgrades as we get closer to the deadline and AFTER the deadline, YOU – THE RETAILER will be responsible for pretty much all the fraud payback!

Also, the longer retailers wait, the more difficult and costly it will get to upgrade and if your reluctance to upgrade causes you to miss the deadline altogether, there is a very strong likelihood fraud payback charges will be far more costly than the upgrade itself!

 

If you haven’t upgraded your location(s) to EMV yet, looking to stay ahead in the game and would like to upgrade today, contact us at 1.800.451.4021.

 

 

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

 

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New OPW 3D Free Product App

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OPW Retail Fueling App Screenshots

Sample Screens from OPW Retail Fueling App

Okay, I put this in the “too cool for school category” as OPW announces their 3D Product App for Android and iOS.  This mobile app gives you the ability to review and manipulate OPW Retail Fueling equipment in a virtual 3D environment.

Not only do you get realistic product models, you can also obtain product description, specifications, installation videos and manuals, replacement part numbers and more! There is even a nifty calculator to help determine the upper drop tube length for a 71SO/71SO-T overfill prevention valve without having to solve complex equations!

OPW 71SO/71SO-T OPV Upper Drop Tube Calculator

Sample screenshots of OPW 71SO/71SO-T OPV Upper Drop Tube Calculator

Throw away those bulky books and catalogs (well, not really) and download the OPW 3D Product App today from Google Play for Android or the Apple store for iPhones!

 

You can find many great OPW products in the John W. Kennedy Company online store and if you don’t find what you are looking for, call us at 1.800.238.1225

OPW Retail Fueling Components OPW Fuel Management Systems OPW Engineered Systems

 

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

 

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Tag PEI During OSHA Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 12-18

Safe and SoundPEI wants members to tag PEI in their safety-related social media posts Aug. 12-18 during Safe + Sound Week. That week, the U.S. Department of Labor, workers and job creators nationwide will raise awareness about workplace safety.

The goal is to get all U.S. employers to implement workplace safety initiatives and highlight how workers improve safety.

Companies that want to participate in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safe + Sound Week may download OSHA suggestions for activities here. The OSHA multimedia toolkit includes downloadable logos, decals, a participant badge and banner and certificate templates.

PEI encourages member companies to share their Safe + Sound Week activities on social media using the following hashtags and handles:
• #SafeAndSoundAtWork
• @PEInewsfeed
• @petroleumequipmentinstitute
• #petroleumequipmentinstitute

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure these conditions for working U.S. adults by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

Click here to view the full August 2019 PEI Safe Practices document

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

 

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HEALY 800 SERIES ORVR NOZZLES DISCONTINUED IN THE U.S. MARKET

FFS Healy 800 ORVR NozzleEffective July 3, 2019, Franklin Fueling Systems is discontinuing the sale of HEALY™ 800 Series Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) nozzles in the United States.

The HEALY™ 800 Series ORVR nozzle was designed and primarily sold in Texas to support the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s requirement for Stage II vapor recovery (VR) with ORVR capability. Texas has ended the requirement for Stage II Vapor Recovery, and the deadline for replacing Stage II hanging hardware with conventional industry standard hanging hardware was August 8, 2018.

Please contact us at 1.800.451.4021 if you need assistance with transitioning to another vapor recovery nozzle option from the HEALY™ 800 Series ORVR Nozzle.

Additionally, Franklin Fueling Systems will be discontinuing the 800 Core Return Program at this time.

Click here to see the Franklin Fueling official bulletin.

 

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

 

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