Sonny's Buff-n-Dry Manuel utilisateur

Buff-n-Dry™

Owner’s Manual

Sonny's Enterprises, Inc.

5605 Hiatus Road

Tamarac, Florida 33321

Buff-n-Dry Machine –Owner’s 
Manual 
 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................................................................................2 
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................4 
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................6 
PRODUCT FEATURES ...............................................................................................................7 
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................8 
DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS..............................................................................................10 
DIMENSIONS.............................................................................................................................11 
INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................13 
Utilities Requirements .............................................................................................................13 
Water.......................................................................................................................................13
Electrical..................................................................................................................................13
Compressed Air ......................................................................................................................14 
Buff-n-Dry Installation..............................................................................................................15
ATTACHING THE BRUSHES....................................................................................................20 
Wick-A-Way HUSH .................................................................................................................20 
Top Brush................................................................................................................................20
Side Wrap Brushes .................................................................................................................23 
ADJUSTMENTS AND TESTING ...............................................................................................24 
GENERAL OPERATION............................................................................................................27 
Top Brush Operation...............................................................................................................27
Retract Operation Top Brush ..................................................................................................27
Wrap Around Washer Operation.............................................................................................27 
Wrap Retract Operation ..........................................................................................................28
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................29 
DAILY......................................................................................................................................29
WEEKLY.................................................................................................................................29 
MONTHLY...............................................................................................................................29 

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SEMI-ANNUALLY ...................................................................................................................29

WARRANTY...............................................................................................................................30

CUSTOMER SERVICE ..............................................................................................................31

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

**WARNING**

1. All employees must be thoroughly trained in safe operation and standard maintenance

practices. All employees must review this entire manual monthly.

2. Do not enter the wash tunnel when the equipment is operating. Death or dismemberment

may occur.

3. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry around moving equipment. Do not allow any

part of your body or other objects (including ladders, hoses, or tools) to come in contact

with moving equipment. Entanglement may result causing death or dismemberment.

4. Do not leave a ladder or any other items such as wash down hoses or tools in the wash

tunnel while equipment is running. Vehicle damage and injury, including death, can

occur.

5. Always exercise caution when walking (never run) through the wash tunnel as there may

be slippery conditions. Be careful so you do not bump into or trip over equipment.

6. Only those employees specifically instructed and trained by the location management are

permitted to enter the wash tunnel to perform inspections or maintenance. At least two

qualified maintenance people must be present when performing equipment repairs or

preventive maintenance.

7. Do not perform any maintenance or work on equipment unless you first perform Lock-Out

Safety Precautions. All electrically powered equipment must have manually operated

disconnects capable of being locked in the “OFF” position. Equipment that has been

“locked out” for any reason must be restarted only by the person who performed the “lock

out” operation.

8. When working on any equipment that is higher than your shoulders, always use a

fiberglass ladder that is in good condition.

9. Do not attempt to repair or adjust any pressurized liquid or pneumatic part, hose, pipe or

fitting while that equipment is in operation.

10.Electrical connections and repairs must be performed by a Licensed Electrician Only.

11.Emergency “STOP” buttons must be well marked and their location and proper use

reviewed with all personnel. Any activated “STOP” button must be reset only by the

person who activated it. Clear the wash tunnel of any people, ladders, hoses, tools, and

other loose items before restarting the equipment. An audible device must sound to warn

people that the equipment is starting.

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12.Do not operate any piece of equipment that requires safety covers with those covers

removed or improperly installed. Do not operate any piece of equipment if any

component of that piece is suspected to be defective or malfunctioning.

13.Store all cleaning and washing solutions and oils in a well-ventilated area. Clean up fluid

spills immediately to prevent hazardous safety conditions. Be certain to follow all safety

procedures on SDS Sheets for each chemical product used.

14.All electric systems in the wash tunnel equipped with a torque relief or overload should be

checked and set at the minimum amount that will allow for proper functionality under

normal washing conditions.

15.No unauthorized people should ever be permitted in the wash tunnel or near the

equipment at any time. * * *

! ! CAUTION ! !

When a piece of equipment must be in operation during inspection or maintenance, one

qualified technician must stay at the power disconnect switch while another qualified

technician performs the inspection or maintenance.

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INTRODUCTION

This Manual contains information that is vital to the successful installation, operation and maintenance of

your Sonny’s vehicle washing equipment.

Please read, and understand, the full contents of this manual before installation and operation of the

equipment. Keep this booklet in a location where it may be used for ongoing reference.

Should you have any questions on the operation or servicing of this equipment please contact:

TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPT.

SONNY’S ENTERPRISES INC.

5605 Hiatus Road

TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33321

TELEPHONE: 800-327-8723 FAX: 800-495-4049

Thank you for your confidence in Sonny’s!

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PRODUCT FEATURES

➢Front-to-back drying performance.

➢Available wraps feature a unique header design that provides further reach across the

back of the vehicle while allowing for a complete retract to help material dry between

vehicles.

➢Automatic Truck Bed Retract option uses sonar to detect open truck beds and retract top

brush and blowers to ensure labor-free reliable performance.

➢Interchangeable material shams Velcro to the hub letting you change from one set to the

other to ensure consistent wash quality. One set is working, while the next set is

washed, dried and waiting to work.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

➢Designed to occupy a maximum of 226” of tunnel length and a maximum of 186”

width

➢4” x 4” or 4” x 6” aluminum frame and legs for stability and durability

➢Solid UHMW Pivot Bearing with a grease fitting to increase smoothness of

operation

➢Double roller bearings on shaft

➢6” Unihub

➢New Wrap header for complete retraction

➢Electric brush drive motors are 1 HP each

➢1½” stainless steel pivot shaft

➢45 degree Restrict-O-Flex coupling for smooth operation

➢Pneumatic retract controls standard

➢Stainless steel brush hangers

➢Brush tracks the contour of the vehicle using only a counterweight

➢½” city water connection

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DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS

The Buff-n-Dry Machine can be configured with different equipment pieces to match your volume of

business and the dimensions of your tunnel.

In addition to the entrance wraps, you can also include Mammoth Dryers on each side and also a

Mammoth Dryer on the top. You can also include a Tire Seal Machine, if desired.

With Top Mammoth Dryer and Tire Seal Machine

With Entrance Wraps, Top Mammoth Dryer, Side Mammoth Dryers and Tire Seal Machine

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