Sonny's SF50 User manual

Front Grill Brush
SF50 (2009 - Built without Pillow Block Hanger Arm Bearings)
Owner’s Manual
Sonny's Enterprises LLC
5605 Hiatus Road
Tamarac, Florida 33321

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*Table of Contents*
WARNING *SAFETY REQUIREMENTS* WARNING..................................................................3
*INTRODUCTION*.......................................................................................................................5
Product Specifications .......................................................................................................................6
*INSTALLATION* ........................................................................................................................9
Utilities Requirements ........................................................................................................................9
Dimensions........................................................................................................................................10
Insert Patterns 36 Slot Hub 10” Diameter ....................................................................................15
Sonny’s NeoGlide Installation ......................................................................................................17
Equipment Installation......................................................................................................................18
Front Grill Brush Installation ........................................................................................................18
Adjustments and Testing .................................................................................................................20
*GENERAL OPERATION*.........................................................................................................21
*PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE*...............................................................................................22
*PARTS* ....................................................................................................................................23
*WARRANTY*............................................................................................................................25
*CUSTOMER SERVICE* ...........................................................................................................26
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WARNING *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.
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.

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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 hydraulic and 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: [phone] FAX: [phone]
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONFIDENCE IN SONNY’S !!!!!
Designed here. Built here. Backed here.™

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Product Specifications
➢Frame and legs constructed from aluminum or stainless steel
➢Includes NEOGLIDE material
➢Brush angled for smooth operation around large trucks and SUVs
➢Double roller bearings
➢Unique three hub design 12”, 10”, 6”
➢Hydraulic brush drive motors use 4GPM @ 800PSI
➢Shock absorber and air control
➢133” of tunnel length required
➢90” vehicle clearance

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*INSTALLATION*
Utilities Requirements
UTILITIES INTERCONNECTION AND THE MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR
INTERCONNECTION TO SONNY’S EQUIPMENT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
CUSTOMER !
PERFORM ALL TRADES WORK TO ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND
NATIONAL CODES !
Water
•The Customer's Plumber is to provide and install a 1/2 inch city water line @ 60PSI
(nominal) to the solenoid valve on the chemical distribution system for the Washer.
Electrical
•The Customer's Electrician is to provide and install single phase power from the (24 or
110VAC as determined at time of order) from the Customer’s Controller system to the
liquid solenoid valve for the brush spray bars and, if required, the motor starter coil for the
hydraulic power pack feeding the two brushes and any pump motor for the chemical
distribution system.
•Where applicable, the Customer’s Electrician is to provide materials and install 208VAC
or 230VAC or 460VAC, 3-phase, 60Hz power to the electric motor on the hydraulic power
pack or VFD panel from a properly sized three pole circuit breaker and motor starter with
three thermal overloads.
Optional Retract Kit Requirements
Electrical
•The Customer's Electrician is to provide and install single phase power from the remote
push-button station through the tunnel equipment programmer to the supplied air
solenoid valve on the Air Distribution Manifold for retract of both washers upon selective
signal (See Figure #6 in Dimensions Section).
Compressed Air
•The Customer's Plumber is to provide and install a 1/2 inch compressed air line from the
Air Compressor to the Air Distribution Manifold for the Retract functions.

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Dimensions
Figure #1

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Figure #2

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Figure #5

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Insert Patterns 28 Slot Hub 6” Diameter
8 Position Material
Insert Patterns 36 Slot Hub 10” Diameter
20 Position Material

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Insert Patterns 44 Slot Hub 12” Diameter
24 Position Material

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Sonny’s NeoGlide Installation

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Equipment Installation
Front Grill Brush Installation
Installation Tools
Consumables
1. Safety Glasses
1. PTFE Paste
2. 1/2” Drive Ratchet Set
2. PTFE Tape
1. Standard Combo Wrenches
2. Tape Measure
3. Permanent Marker
4. 4' Level
5. Electric Impact Wrench
6. 5' Pry Bar
7. 1" Hammer Drill
8. Sledgehammer
Work Force
Time (assuming no problems)
One (1) Person
1.00 - 2.00 hours
Installation Steps
1. Determine where the Washer Frame is to be installed. Refer to tunnel layout diagram.
2. Sweep any debris from where the Washer will stand.
Note: Ensure the Washer Frame is correctly located before installing any lag bolts. Before
lagging the frame into position have a second person double check all measurements against
your tunnel equipment layout drawings to ensure all measurements were performed correctly.
3. Bring the driver side leg into the building using the lift-a-ma-jig. Do not cut the brush arms
free.
4. Place 46” from the inside of the passenger guide rail and the correct distance from the
entrance for your tunnel layout.
5. Square the Washer Frame to the conveyor. Plumb the legs and level the hanger arms.
Shim the base as needed.
6. Lag one corner of the driver’s side base and recheck all measurements. Once confirmed,
lag the opposite corner on the passenger’s side then finish lagging the brush in place.

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7. Check that the shock on each brush hanger does not "bottom out" in their fully
extended position. If this occurs move the shock mounting position to a different
hole on the mounting bracket to prevent a fully extended condition.
8. Attach the primary arms to the unit.
Note: The SONNY'S supplied BLACK high pressure hose on the washer unit is for the
hydraulic PRESSURE connection. The SONNY'S supplied ORANGE high pressure hose
on the washer unit is for the hydraulic RETURN connection.
9. Run and connect a 1/2 inch PRESSURE line from the Hydraulic Power Pack to the
1/2 inch male pipe thread fitting on the BLACK high pressure hose on the leg of the
Washer.
10.Run and connect the 1/2 inch RETURN line to the Hydraulic Power Pack to the 1/2
inch male pipe thread fitting on the ORANGE high pressure hose on the leg of the
Washer.
11.Run and connect the chemical lines from the Chemical Distribution Manifold to the
chemical line on the Wrap frame for the application nozzles.
12.Rotation of the Brushes is against vehicle travel. As viewed from the top of each
Brush the DRIVER side turns CLOCKWISE and the PASSENGER side turns
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
13.Run and connect the air lines from the Air Distribution Manifold to the air cylinder for
each retract (See Figure #3 in the Dimensions Section).
14.Install cloth on the Brush Cores according to the type of material being used.

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Adjustments and Testing
Adjust the Cleaning Pressure of the Washer
To adjust the pressure applied to the vehicle the mounting position and the spring position of the
shocks can be changed. Cloth penetration should be about three to four inches.
Adjust for smooth retracts operation
To adjust the retract operation the air pressure regulator should be adjusted for approximately
30PSI in the retract position and in the range of 0-15PSI in the extended position.
Speed and Torque Adjustment (where applicable)
1. Hydraulic
a. The speed can be adjusted on the flow control for the power pack.
b. To increase the speed move the handle on the flow control closer to the number 10.
c. To decrease the speed move the handle on the flow control closer to the number 1.
d. The torque must be set prior to operation and should be set between 600 and 900
PSI. For information on how to set the torque please refer to the Hydraulic Power
Pack Manual.
2. Electric
a. The speed can be adjusted on the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD).
b. To increase the speed adjust the Hertz on the VFD to a higher number.
c. To decrease the speed adjust the Hertz on the VFD to a lower number.
d. The Overload on the Motor Starter protector(s) must be set at the lowest level to allow
for operation. Adjust the amps in accordance with motor(s) name plate.