Sonny's Buff-n-Dry User manual

Buff-n-Dry™
Owner’s Manual
Sonny's Enterprises, Inc.
5605 Hiatus Road
Tamarac, Florida 33321

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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: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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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DIMENSIONS
1. Top Brush 2. Top Brush with Tire Seal 3. Top Brush, Tire Seal and
Top Mammoth Dryer
(Side View)
(Top View)

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DIMENSIONS (Continued)
1. Top Brush, Tire Seal and Side Wraps 2. Top Brush, Tire Seal, Side Wraps, Top and
Side Mammoth Dryers
(Side View)
(Top View)

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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 ½” 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 (24 or 110 VAC
as determined at time of order) from the Customer’s Controller system to the VFD
feeding the brush.
•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.
•Where applicable, the Customer's Electrician is to provide materials and install 208VAC
or 230VAC or 460VAC, 3-phase, 60Hz power to the VFD panel from a properly sized
three pole circuit breaker and motor starter with three thermal overloads.

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Compressed Air
•The Customer's Plumber is to provide and install a ½” compressed air line from the Air
Compressor to the Air Distribution Manifold for the Retract functions.

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Buff-n-Dry Installation
Tools
Consumables
1. Safety Glasses
2. Hearing/Ear Protection
1. Anti-Seize Compound
2. Marine Grease
3. ½” Drive Ratchet Set
4. Standard Combo Wrenches
5. 4' Level
6. Electric Impact Wrench
7. 1" Hammer Drill with 5/8” Masonry Bit
8. Tape Measure
9. Sledgehammer
Work Force
Time (assuming no problems)
Two (2) persons
2.00 –4.00 hours
Installation Steps
1. Determine where the Buff-n-Dry is to be installed (See Figure #1 below and the tunnel
layout drawings for your location). Figure #1

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Figure #1 (Continued)
2. Sweep any debris from where the unit will stand.
3. Check all hardware and place a small amount of Anti-Seize Compound on each bolt.
4. Place the assembled frame side legs, cross beams, and gussets in the area where the
unit will be permanently located (with the brush counterweight toward the entrance of the
car wash).
5. Check that the Passenger Side Brush hanger arm is longer than the Driver Side. If not,
the frame is not positioned correctly.

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6. With the interconnection hardware provided by Sonny’s (boxed and attached to the
assembly frame) join the legs, cross beams, and gussets to the frame "finger tight".
Figure #2

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7. Place the unit per the dimensions shown in Figure #1. Be certain that the entrance and
exit cross beams are level (shim mounting feet, if necessary) and that each of the 4
vertical legs are plumb. Tighten all hardware.
8. Level and square the frame with the centerline of the equipment (see Figure #1 and the
tunnel layout drawings for your location).
Note: Ensure the frame is correctly located before installing any anchors. Before
anchoring 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.
9. Using the hammer drill and hammer, place an anchor bolt in each corner.
10.Check each leg for plum and the frame for level, and then install the rest of the anchor
bolts in each leg of the frame.
11.Install brush and counterweight assembly on the frame.
12.Check that the shock absorbers on each Brush Hanger do 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.

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13.Move each brush hanger from the center of the wash tunnel so that it is parallel to vehicle
travel. With each brush hanger in this position check that the hanger is level. Up or down
adjustment of the brush hanger can be achieved by placing shim material under the
brush hanger pillow block bearings.
14.Double check that the bottom pillow block bearing for each brush hanger is EXACTLY
below the top pillow block bearing. This is necessary to provide light brush pressure
against the side of the vehicle.
15.Mount the Brush Head, Shaft and Core assembly to each Hanger Arm.
16.Run and install the power to each brush.
17.Rotation of the Brushes is with vehicle travel. As viewed from the top of each
Brush the DRIVER side turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE and the PASSENGER side
turns CLOCKWISE. Rotation of the top brush is against vehicle travel. As viewed
from the driver side the brush turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE. If brushes are
rotating in the wrong direction, rewire for correct rotation.
Rotation speed of each Brush should be according to the Operating Speeds
Chart in the Adjustments and Testing section of this manual.
18.Install the air retract cylinder and run the air lines to the manifold for the retract operation.

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ATTACHING THE BRUSHES
Wick-A-Way HUSH
The hubs for the Top Brush and Side Wrap Brushes are delivered with the
discs pre-attached on the hub. So, you just need to attach the individual
brushes to each one of the discs.
The brushes are attached to each disc with Velcro patches.
Top Brush
For your reference, here are the different parts that make up the Top Brush assembly:
ITEM
QTY
PART
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
1
8
10000514
Socket Cap 3/8-16 x 1-1/4”
2
8
10010782
3/8” 18-8 SS High Collar Lock Washer
3
33
10013263
Wick-a-Way Hush 29” Disk Assembly
4
6
10013287
Wick-a-Way Hush Double Buffer Pad
5
1
10013289
Wick-a-Way Hush Glued Disc Assembly
6
2
20010258
Unihub, Aluminum Retaining Plate
7
2
20010371
Top Brush, Ninja Shaft End Plate
8
1
20010382
Unihub, 4Key-Out 74” Machined 2.25 ID
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