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Auto Sentry® Petro
Installation Guide - Version 4.1

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Contents
Chapter 1: Site Layout 5
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Auto Sentry® Petro Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Auto Sentry® Petro Wiring Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Conduit Wiring Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Equipment Dimensions, Measurements, and Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Grounding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Recommended and Accepted Grounding Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wire Gauge and Conduit Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Auto Sentry® Petro In-bay Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Auto Sentry® Petro Placement Front and Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Auto Sentry® Petro Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Auto Sentry® Petro Placement Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Auto Sentry Petro Door Swing Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2: Molded Plastic Installation 15
Attaching the Auto Sentry® Petro to the J Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Roto Molded Plastic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Chapter 3: System Wiring 25
Warning Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Auto Sentry® Petro AC Power Terminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Programming Sonic Sensor for Sense Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Power Wiring Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Control Box Terminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
In-Bay Controller Wire Terminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
In-Bay Wiring Layouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Network Communication Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Chapter 4: Communications Wiring 31
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
System Network Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Chapter 5: Parts Identification 33
Exterior Components (Front View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Power Terminal Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Interior Front Door Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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Interior rear left-side of Auto Sentry® Petro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Interior Rear Door Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Interior right-side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Roto Molded Auto Sentry® Petro Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Document Change History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Auto Sentry® Petro - Installation Guide 5 Site Layout
CHAPTER 1: Site Layout
Careful planning for the layout of the site will help eliminate possible problems with the startup of
your system. This document is intended to provide instructions to properly install the Auto
Sentry® Petro to ensure continued, reliable system operation.
All site wiring must be performed by a licensed electrician that must comply with all local and
national codes.
Permanent connections to be installed and used in accordance with building/fire codes.
Location
The Auto Sentry® Petro has been designed to operate in an outdoor environment.
The unit itself contains two hinged-panel doors, one on the front and one on the back of the
unit. The Auto Sentry® Petro must be located with enough clearance for the doors to open
easily without obstructions.
The unit must be located so that conduit connections can be easily made and the internal
components can be accessed.
Auto Sentry® Petro Power Requirements
Electrician must provide one 15 Amps @ 120 VAC dedicated circuit to power the unit.
The unit must be properly grounded. See “Grounding” on page 7 for more information.
Auto Sentry® Petro Wiring Guidelines
Run conduit and wires up through the center of the stainless-steel base into the unit.
For an existing site, use a hole saw to drill new conduit holes through stainless steel base if
necessary. File and tape edges of new holes before affixing conduit.
Use wiring ties and wire clamps inside unit to contain wires.
All conduit runs should meet local and national codes. Conduits shall be properly connected
and securely fastened to the boxes with listed conduit hubs, and should be tightened to the
torque specs of the manufacturer.

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Conduit Wiring Guidelines
All conduit must be rigid PVC or metal.
High-voltage (AC) and low-voltage (DC) must not be combined in a common conduit, junction
box, or wire trough.
Equipment Dimensions, Measurements, and Ratings
When mounting the unit, minimum clearances must meet local recommended standards.
Dimension Amount Notes
Width 32 1/2” —
Height 55 1/2'' —
Depth 17'' Includes heat exchanger cover panel.
Weight 250 lbs. —
Operating
Temperature Range
-20 °F to 120 °F
-29 °C to 48 °C
—
Frequency 50/60 Hz —
Supply Voltage 120 VAC Intended for permanently connected supply.
Max. Amps. 10 Amps @ 120 VAC
6 Amps @ 240 VAC
—
IPX Rating NEMA 4X Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to
provide a degree of protection to personnel against inci-
dental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a
degree of protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow,
windblown dust, splashing water, and hose-directed water
from water jets at any direction; and that will be undam-
aged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.
Including protection against corrosion.
Table 1: Dimensions, Measurements and Ratings

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Grounding
The Auto Sentry® Petro and peripheral equipment must be properly grounded.
Recommended and Accepted Grounding Methods
Proper system grounding is an extremely important part of the system installation. Grounds for all
system devices should be wired to the breaker panel ground bus bar which, in turn, should be
grounded to a ground rod. A conduit ground does not provide a sufficient ground. It is
recommended that the neutral and ground bus bars be bonded together when it is not
prohibited by local codes.
The universal ground symbol identifies the grounding terminal located in the upper chamber,
near terminal blocks.
IMPORTANT: Improper grounding will void equipment warranty.
!
WARNING: Ground wire must be connected to the
ground lug. Failure to properly ground
the unit could result in unit failure and/or
bodily injury.

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Wire Gauge and Conduit Size
When planning the orientation of the wiring runs, follow the applicable ICS wiring diagrams and
consider the layout of the components at the site.
To determine conduit size needed, see the Table 2:
½ ¾ 1 1 ¼ 1 ½ 2 2 ½ 3
AWG 14 13 24 39 69 94 154 — —
AWG 12 10 18 29 51 70 114 164 —
AWG 10 6 11 18 32 44 73 104 160
AWG 8 3 5 9 16 22 36 51 79
AWG 6 1 2 6 11 15 26 37 57
AWG 4 1 1 4 7 9 16 22 35
AWG 3 1 1 3 6 8 13 19 29
AWG 2 1 1 3 5 7 11 16 25
AWG 1 1113581218
Table 2: Max. Number of Wires (THHN) in a Given Conduit Size

Auto Sentry® Petro - Installation Guide 9 Site Layout
Auto Sentry® Petro In-bay Layout
Figure 1. Auto Sentry® Petro In-bay Layout
6"
FINISHED TRAFFIC GRADE
LINE
Auto Sentry Petro
RAISED CURB
BOLLARD
SEE NOTE
Minimally 12 Feet
AUTO SENTRY® PETRO
IN-BAY LAYOUT
*** THIS DRAWING IS ONLY INTENDED TO SHOW THE GENERAL LAYOUT AND DIMENSIONS
NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER PLACEMENT OF THE AUTO SENTRY PETRO. ANY DEVIATION
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTO SENTRY PETRO. ***
THE HEIGHT FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE AUTO
SENTRY TO THE BOTTOM OF ANY CANOPY WILL
BE DETERMINED BY THE CAR WASH, BUT
SHOULD BE ONLY SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THE
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT FOR ANY
VEHICLE TO ENTER THE IN-BAY .
CANOPY ABOVE AUTO SENTRY PETRO
NOTE: ICS DOES NOT RECOMMEND AN IDEAL DISTANCE BETWEEN THE
AUTO SENTRY PETRO AND THE ENTRANCE TO THE IN-BAY TUNNEL, BUT
DOES OFFER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO THE IN-BAY OWNER FOR
THEM TO DECIDE WHAT THE APPROPRIATE DISTANCE SHOULD BE FOR
THEIR SITE:
1. THE TYPE OF IN-BAY AUTOMATIC: EACH IN-BAY AUTOMATIC IS
DIFFERENT AND THEY ALL EXPEL DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF BOTH WATER
AND CHEMICALS, WHICH IF BLOWN ONTO THE AUTO SENTRY PETRO IN
ANY GREAT AMOUNT COULD IMPEDE THE USERS ABILITY TO SEE AND/OR
PROPERLY UTILIZE THE TOUCH SCREEN.
2. THE RELATIVE WIND DIRECTION: IF THE PREVAILING WIND BLOWS
FROM THE AUTO SENTRY PETRO TO THE BAY ENTRANCE, THEN THERE
SHOULD BE ONLY MINOR PROBLEMS FROM BLOW-BACK. IF THE
PREVAILING WIND BLOWS THROUGH THE BAY TOWARDS THE AUTO
SENTRY PETRO THEN THE AUTO SENTRY PETRO WILL BE GREATLY
AFFECTED. IF THE PREVAILING WIND IS PERPENDICULAR TO THE TUNNEL
THERE WILL AGAIN BE MINOR PROBLEMS.
3. DRYER TYPE: THE TYPE OF DRYER USED IN THE WASH WILL ALSO BE A
FACTOR. DRYERS THAT SIMPLY BLOW DOWN THE TUNNEL TOWARDS
THE AUTO SENTRY PETRO WILL FACILITATE THE BUILDUP OF WATER AND
CHEMICALS ON THE AUTO SENTRY PETRO EVEN ON WINDLESS DAYS.
4. BAY DOORS: IF BAY DOORS ARE INSTALLED AND CLOSE BETWEEN
VEHICLES, THEN THERE SHOULD NOT BE ANY PROBLEMS AT ALL AND THE
AUTO SENTRY PETRO CAN BE PLACED AS CLOSE TO THE ENTRANCE AS
POSSIBLE WHILE ALLOWING A SECOND VEHICLE TO PULL UP TO THE
AUTO SENTRY PETRO WITH ENOUGH ROOM FOR THE CUSTOMER TO
OPERATE IT WHILE THE FIRST CAR IS IN THE TUNNEL (MINIMALLY THIS
DISTANCE IS TWELVE FEET FROM THE CENTER OF THE AUTO SENTRY
PETRO TO THE NEAREST OBSTRUCTION).
ALL OF THE ABOVE FACTORS MUST BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION
WHEN DETERMINING THE BEST LOCATION FOR THE AUTO SENTRY PETRO
IN RELATION TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE WASH BAY. AS A GENERAL RULE,
THE FURTHER AWAY THE AUTO SENTRY PETRO IS FROM THE BAY
ENTRANCE, THE BETTER OFF IT WILL BE.
FACE OF BUILDING
THIS DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE.

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Auto Sentry® Petro Placement Front and Side View
Figure 2. Auto Sentry® Petro Placement Front and Side View
MINIMUM 42"
6"
FINAL
TRAFFIC
GRADE
LINE
MINIMUM 42"
6"
xThe face of the Auto Sentry Petro is to be in
line with the front edge of the curbing.
xThe rear wall of the Auto Sentry Petro
should be set at 14" from the front edge of
the curbing.
xCurb Height should be 6".
xThe curbing should have bollards at both
ends to protect the Auto Sentry Petro.
xIf a curb is not poured, a 6"riser canbe
purchased and installed on the grade. The
base of the Auto Sentry Petro will then be
mounted on to the riser.
55 ½
Front
Back

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Auto Sentry® Petro Dimensions
Figure 3. Auto Sentry® Petro Dimensions
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outsideneartheentranceofthecarwashwithacanopyplacedoverit.
NOTE: Anycurbingandraisermustbeaddedtothesemeasurements.
31 ½”
15 ½”
8"
55 ½”
16"
55 ½”
2"
Side View Front View
42"
45"

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Auto Sentry® Petro Placement Top View
Figure 4. Auto Sentry® Petro Placement - Top View
14"
5"
BACK
EDGE OF
CURB
FRONT EDGE
OF CURB
4' - 0"
14"
CONCRETE
ISLAND
OPEN SPACE IN BASE OF AUTO
SENTRY FOR PLACEMENT OF
CONDUITS
6.06" x 6.06"
VEHICLE TRAVEL
DIRECTION OF
AUTO SENTRY PETRO
BASE PLACEMENT TOP VIEW
10"
C
L
OF PETRO
8"
16"
8"

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Auto Sentry Petro Door Swing Clearance
Figure 5. Auto Sentry Petro Door Clearance
16"
8"
REAR EDGE OF
ISLAND
CURB ING
AUTO SENTRY PETRO
DOOR SWING CLEARANCE
Top View
Drawing is not to scale.
Island Width
C
L
C
L
AUTO SENTRY PETRO
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT install canopy posts or othe r
obstructionsin this door swing area
26"
FRONT EDGE
OFISLAND
CURB ING
IMPORTANT:
Door Clearance Area
FRONT OF
AUTO SENTRY PETRO
26"
26"
14"
31 1/2"
IMPORTANT:
Leave an ad ditional area behin d the door
clearance area for a technician to stand
and work inside the Auto Sentry Petro.
BASE
1
16
1
16"
"
8
8
"
BA
AS
SE
BA
AS
SE
15 1/2"

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Auto Sentry® Petro - Installation Guide 15 Molded Plastic Installation
CHAPTER 2: Molded Plastic Installation
The Auto Sentry® Petro is designed to be rugged from the inside out. The heart of this design is a
solid stainless steel metal cabinet with full air conditioning. The durable roto molded plastic
surrounds and protects the metal cabinet core and gives the Auto Sentry® Petro a fresh new style.
Brand vinyl with your logo and graphics to make the Auto Sentry® Petro your own.
After the J bolts have been set in the concrete according to your site plan, the installation of your
Auto Sentry® Petro can begin.
Attaching the Auto Sentry® Petro to the J Bolts
If your site does not have a raised curb, contact ICS to order a riser to place your Auto Sentry®
Petro upon. The riser gives the Auto Sentry® Petro the proper height that is necessary to deliver to
your customers who are inside their vehicles the most ergonomic, easy to reach experience at the
Auto Sentry® Petro payment terminal. Before you go any further, there needs to be (4) or (8) J bolts
set in concrete according to your site’s layout. The first four J bolts are standard, see Figure6. If
available, the extra four J bolts simply provide added security but are not necessary.
Items Needed (site provided): 3/8” J bolts, nuts, and washers to attach the base.
Figure 6. J bolts in base of Auto Sentry® Petro
1. Run the power cable and two Cat 6 cables (the 2nd Cat 6 cable is for EMV only) to the Auto
Sentry® Petro and pull up them up through the center of the Auto Sentry® Petro’s pedestal.
2. As you line up the J bolts to the holes in the base of the Auto Sentry® Petro, place the Auto
Sentry® Petro on top of the concrete.
3. Tighten (4) or (8) nuts and (4) or (8) washers to the J bolts.
NOTE: If using (4) J bolts in your concrete, attach #1-4 (Figure6). Using 8 bolts is optional. If using
(8) J bolts in your concrete, attach #1-8 (Figure6).
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Roto Molded Plastic Installation
After the Auto Sentry® Petro is secured to the concrete with the J bolts, the next step is to attach
the five Roto Molded Plastic pieces to the metal core of the Auto Sentry® Petro using the
hardware in the following labeled plastic bags:
Bag A (6) 1/4” - 20 × 1- 1/2” cap screws and Bag H (6) 1/4” washers
Bag B (4) 1/4” - 20 × 1- 1/2” oval screws
Bag C (3) #10 - 1-1/2” screws with (3) #8 washers
Bag D & I (21) #8 - 11 x 1- 1/4” screws with (21) #8 flat washers
Bag E (8) 1/4” - 20 × 3/8” bolts
Bag F (8) #10 - 32 × 1/2” machine screws (no washers)
Bag J (8) #10 - 32 × 1” Screws (no washers)
Bag K (19) #6 Keps Nuts
Bag M (1) #6 - 32 × 3/8” Machine Screws
Bag N (20) Rubber Washers
Figure 7. Roto Molded Plastic Pieces
# Roto Mold Description
1 Base Front
2 Base Back
3 Gray Cover
4 Front Blue Cover
5 Back Blue Cover
#1
#2
#3
#4 #5

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NOTE: If there is no sidewalk, a 6” metal riser is required to raise the Auto Sentry® Petro to
optimal ergonomic height. (Figure15 demonstrates the 6” riser.)
1. Lift up the base of the Auto Sentry Petro and place over the U-bolts.
Figure 8. (6) holes in metal base line up with plastic
There are two small Roto Molded gray plastic pieces #1 and #2 that fit together to cover the base
of the metal pedestal.
Figure 9. Base Roto Molded Plastic pieces
2. Place roto-mold #1 on the front of the base and place roto-molded plastic #2 on rear of the
base.
3. Line up the holes in the roto molded plastic cover pieces with the holes in the Metal base.
See Figure8.
4. Insert (2) 1/4” 20 x 1- 1/2” cap screws with 1/4” flat washers.
(Bag A / Bag H)
5. Use a 3/16” hex key tool to tighten the screws snuggly and attach roto mold #1 and #2.
See Figure9.
NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Two pound-foot torque is recommended. Over torquing could
cause shearing or cracking.

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6. Locate the gray full-size Auto Sentry® Petro roto mold #3. See Figure10.
Figure 10. Roto Mold Plastic #3 (Front view)
7. On the Auto Sentry® Petro, open the front door to perform the next step.
8. Remove the plastic keeper on the sonic sensor. You will need to put this back on after the
plastics are completely installed.
9. Place the Roto Molded Plastic #3 over the Auto Sentry® Petro metal core.

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10. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver and install (4) 1/4” × 20 × 1- 1/2” oval screws (Bag B). There are 10
holes but you only need to use four of the 10, preferably below the sonic sensor. See Figure11.
Figure 11. Oval Screws in plastic pedestal below Sonic Sensor

Auto Sentry® Petro - Installation Guide 20 Molded Plastic Installation
11. On the back of the Auto Sentry® Petro, line up the three metal tabs at the top to the holes in
the gray roto mold #3. See Figure12.
Figure 12. Three metal tabs on backside of the Auto Sentry® Petro
12. Install (3) of the #8 -11 x 1-1/4” and (3) of the #8 Flat Washers from (Bag D & I)
across the top on the back of the Auto Sentry® Petro. See Figure12.
13. Open front door of the Auto Sentry® Petro.
14. Locate the blue roto mold #4 and then place it on the front of the gray
roto mold #3. See Figure13.
Figure 13. Blue Roto Mold #4 (front)
15. At the top of the blue and gray molds, you can line up the screw holes. See Figure14.
NOTE: The (4) silver screw holes across the top of Roto Mold #4 are for optional sign attachment.
Contact ICS Marketing for custom toppers for an additional fee.