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       Belanger®, Inc. *PO BOX 5470 *Northville, MI 48167-5470 * Ph (248) 349-7010 * Fax (248) 380-9681

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Operational Warning 

Formulations  containing  the  chemicals  listed  below  are  particularly  dangerous  and 

should  not 

be used

 even at low concentrations: 

 

Hydrofluoric Acid  

 

Ammonium Bifluoride 

 

 

Bromic Acid 

 

Muriatic Acid 

 

Sulfonic Acid 

 

Phosphoric Acid 

 

Hydrogen Cyanide 

 

Hydrochloric Acid 

 

Chlorinated Solvents 

Belanger, Inc.®, does not endorse or condone the use of chemicals that are potentially dangerous to human health, 
the environment or property.  Belanger® recognizes that it is the right and sole decision of the end user operators of 
our equipment as to the type and dilution ratio of the chemicals used in their facilities.  We strongly recommend that 
the  end  user  does  not  select  products  containing  any  of  the  chemicals  listed  above  as  an  ingredient  in  the  wash 
solutions.    The  chemicals  listed  above  are  potentially  dangerous  to  human  health,  and  have  a  detrimental, 
deteriorating  effect  on  the  equipment  and  the  facility.    Be  advised  that  a  portion  of,  or  all  of  your  warranty  will  be 
voided if you determine to use any of the chemicals listed above as an ingredient in the wash solutions in conjunction 
with your Belanger® automatic car wash equipment: 

Limitation (4), of Paragraph (8), Limited Warranty, of the Belanger® Terms and Conditions of Sales describes the 
potential limitation of warranty due to your chemical selection:  

(4) This warranty shall be void for all equipment failures and premature component wear caused by the use of 
corrosive chemicals in the wash process.  The following list includes some, but not all, of the particularly corrosive 
chemicals  that  if  used  in  conjunction  with  Belanger®  equipment  will  void  the  warranty:    Hydrofluoric  Acid, 
Ammonium  Bifluoride,  Bromic  Acid,  Muriatic  Acid,  Sulfonic  Acid,  Phosphoric  Acid,  Hydrogen  Cyanide, 
Hydrochloric Acid, and Chlorinated Solvents.  The Purchaser also agrees to accept the responsibility and liability 
for the selection and use of any chemicals listed above; 

However, should the end user decide to use formulations containing any of the above ingredients, the end user should 
institute a comprehensive training program and implement detailed operational parameters within their organization 
for  the  proper  handling  and  treatment  of  such  products  to  minimize  the  potential  dangers  involved.    Consult  your 
chemical supplier for assistance in establishing operational guidelines in the use of their products. MSDS (Material 
Safety Data Sheet) should be obtained from the chemical supplier before using any chemical formulation.  

 

CAUTION

 

During the installation process the installer is responsible for re-tightening ALL 

lugs, set screws and terminals located in the electrical panels. Components may 

vibrate loose during shipping. 

Summary of Contents for FLIPPING

Page 1: ...FLIPPING Belanger Inc P O Box 5470 Northville MI 48167 5470 Customer Service Phone 248 349 7010 Fax 248 380 9681 www Belangerinc com 1MANUL027 REV 00 ARCH ...

Page 2: ...itional copies of this manual or electronically transmit it in any form whatsoever in whole or in part without the prior written permission of Belanger Inc The registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners The use of such trademarks is for reference purposes only and does not imply sponsorship or approval of Belanger Inc by these companies or any companies...

Page 3: ... 19 Utility Connections 21 Initial Start Up 23 Maintenance 25 Routine Procedures 25 Support Equipment 25 Trouble Shooting 25 Replacement Parts 26 Flipping Arch Upper Frame Components Overview 26 Flipping Arch Upper Frame Components 26 Head Beam Weldment 110549 27 Corner and Hose Assembly 27 Upper Manifold Mounting and Upper Lens 28 Upper Manifold Mounting Overall 29 Upper Manifold Mounting Zone 1 ...

Page 4: ...h process and the following list includes some but not all of the particularly corrosive chemicals that if used in conjunction with Equipment or Parts will void the warranty Hydrofluoric Acid Ammonium Bifluoride Bromic Acid Muriatic Acid Sulfonic Acid Phosphoric Acid Hydrogen Cyanide Hydrochloric Acid Sodium Hydroxide and Chlorinated Solvents 5 Seller makes no warranty express or implied with resp...

Page 5: ...ted Warranty of the Belanger Terms and Conditions of Sales describes the potential limitation of warranty due to your chemical selection 4 This warranty shall be void for all equipment failures and premature component wear caused by the use of corrosive chemicals in the wash process The following list includes some but not all of the particularly corrosive chemicals that if used in conjunction wit...

Page 6: ...ed in this manual and on warning labels tell you the seriousness of particular safety hazards The precautions that follow must be followed to prevent death injury or damage to the equipment DANGER This signal word is used to alert you to a hazard or unsafe practice which WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY This alerts you to a hazard or unsafe practice which COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJ...

Page 7: ...sable machinery or equipment thereby preventing the release of hazardous energy while employees perform servicing and maintenance activities The standard outlines measures for controlling hazardous energies electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic chemical thermal and other energy sources Note Reference the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910 331 to 29 CFR 1910 335 for safe work practices to protect employ...

Page 8: ...EDLY OVERHEAD ROTATING AND OR MOVING COMPONENTS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BE AWARE OF FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE AREA SURROUNDING A ROTATING PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OBJECTS MAY BECOME TANGLED WITH EQUIPMENT AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BE AWARE OF HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE FLOOR THAT MAY BE A TRIP HAZARD It is imperative to your safety and the safety of...

Page 9: ...lipping Arch sets the home position for the manifolds at the center of the arch and still allows 30 of rotation toward the exit of the tunnel Depending on the delivery system and nozzle configuration purchased the Arch can have either a single or dual feed utility connection Another available option is the inlet check valve system which can be used for presoak applications to help fan or foam the ...

Page 10: ...ntents 110564 Part Number Qty Description 100704 2 Corner Hose Assembly 100469 1 Air Panel Assembly 1FSTNR HH346 2 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 SS HHCS 1FSTNR HH630 8 1 2 13 x 5 SS HHCS 1FSTNR ST500 8 Zinc Kwick Bolt 1 2 x 3 1NUT RG603 8 1 2 13 Nut 1PLUG SS575 1 3 4 SS Pipe Plug 1WASHR LC291 2 3 8 SS Lock Washer 1WASHR LC456 8 1 2 SS Lock Washer 9570 1 Cylinder Retraction Bumper 9575 1 3 4 MNPT Main Feed Block ...

Page 11: ...Yellow 12 4 in Head Manifold and 4 in each Leg Manifold 105274 RINSE 1NOZZL FJ348 1 0 GPM x 40 40psi TIP 4010 Dark Blue 4 in Head Manifold 1NOZZL FJ648 1 0 GPM x 65 40psi TIP 6510 Dark Blue 8 4 in each Leg Manifold 105275 WAX 1NOZZL FJ290 0 8 GPM x 40 40psi TIP 4008 Olive Green 4 in Head Manifold 1NOZZL FJ580 0 8 GPM x 65 40psi TIP 6508 Olive Green 8 4 in each Leg Manifold 105276 SPOT FREE 1NOZZL ...

Page 12: ... 4 NPT Output Physical Vehicle clearance height 93 1 2 Vehicle clearance width 129 9 16 DISCONNECT AND LOCKOUT ELECTRICAL POWER AND DISSIPATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ENERGY SOURCES BEFORE SERVICING ANY EQUIPMENT CAUTION Always wear safety glasses when performing maintenance on any equipment CAUTION It is recommended that a licensed electrician is contracted to perform all electrical installation...

Page 13: ... 248 349 7010 Fax 248 380 9681 11 48 Operating Envelope Includes Spray in Both Directions Not To Scale 24 Not to Scale 24 Not to Scale Specifications Dimensions 152 3 16 Component Width 8 Tunnel Space 107 1 4 Component Height 93 1 2 Vehicle Clearance 129 9 16 Vehicle Clearance ...

Page 14: ...ttern will rotate from center to 30 toward the Exit of the tunnel The spray pattern will NOT rotate from center to 30 toward the ENTRANCE anymore Remove the Cylinder Bearing and Jam Nut from the Cylinder Place the Cylinder Retraction Bumper on the shaft and reinstall the Cylinder Bearing and Jam Nut Leg Assembly with Manifold Nozzle Ports Facing Toward the Center of the Tunnel Head Assembly with M...

Page 15: ...o the Head Assembly See the image below Place them in the approximate assembled locations Fasten the two Leg Assemblies to the Head Assembly Direction Of Travel View of Head and Leg Assemblies from ABOVE You will be facing the EXIT side of the Arch Leg Assembly 2 Cylinder Assembly Head Assembly 1 2 13 x 5 Hex Head Cap Screw with Lock Washers and 1 2 13 Regular Nuts ...

Page 16: ... and Level the Driver Side Leg Assembly to the tunnel Lag the Driver Side Leg Assembly to the ground Square and Level the Passenger Side Leg Assembly to the Driver Side Leg Assembly and the tunnel Lag the Passenger Side Leg Assembly to the ground Direction Of Travel View of the Arch facing the EXIT side of the Arch and the ENTRANCE side of the tunnel Leg Assembly on Passenger Side Head Assembly Cy...

Page 17: ...Connection into the Head Assembly on the Equipment Room side of the Arch Then install the 3 4 MNPT Plug on the opposite side of the Head Assembly Install the Main Feed Kit from the Main Feed Block to the Head Beam Manifold Assembly Note Apply Teflon tape and Liquid Teflon to the pipe threads at installation Main Feed Connection 3 4 MNPT Plug Single Feed 3 4 MNPT with 3 4 Hose Barb Dual Feed 3 4 MN...

Page 18: ...ges below Note DO NOT TIGHTEN THE HOSE ASSEMBLIES COMPLETELY Position the nozzle ports in the Leg Assemblies so that they are in line See the image below Position the nozzle ports in the Head Assembly so they are perpendicular at a 90 angle to the nozzle ports in the Leg Assemblies See the image below Note VERIFY THAT THE 1 2 HYDRAULIC HOSE ASSEMBLIES ARE NOT TWISTED Tighten both 1 2 Hydraulic Hos...

Page 19: ...te the 12 supplied Nozzle Check Bodies and 12 supplied nozzles See the image below 2 Install the 12 supplied Nozzle Check Bodies See the images below Note Lubricate the Check Body threads with a Liquid Teflon for easier installation and maintenance Check Body Apply Liquid Teflon to the Threads at Installation Check Body 4 in Each Leg Check Cap Leg Check Body Orientation Check Cap Facing Toward the...

Page 20: ...on for easier installation and maintenance Rotate each Nozzle so it is installed at a 5 angle to the centerline of the manifold See the image below Note See Available Nozzle Choices in the Introduction section for nozzle types needed for the application that you purchased You may need more than one type of nozzle 4 Electrically connect any optional equipment to the car wash controller unit if appl...

Page 21: ...ST be on the same side as the Main Feed fitting 2 Locate two Mounting Channel Weldments two sets of Half Clamps and accompanying hardware See the images below Attach the Mounting Channel Wedments and the Half Clamps to the Head Assembly as shown in the image below Rain Bar Apply Teflon Tape and Liquid Teflon to the Threads at Installation Pipe Plug Apply Teflon Tape and Liquid Teflon to the Thread...

Page 22: ... of the arch the outside edge of the Half Clamp is 55 1 16 from the outside edge of the Leg Assembly 5 Run a Field Supplied 3 4 water hose from the Barb Hose Fitting of the Rain Bar to the main water supply 6 Flush out the Rain Bar Assembly to remove any debris Rain Bar Rain Bar Mounting Channel 2 3 8 Fastener 4 3 8 Flat Washer 4 3 8 Nut 4 Note The 55 1 16 measurement should make the Rain Bar asse...

Page 23: ...from the retract regulator on the air panel to the retract port on the Cylinder See the images above Note Each port on the Cylinder has flow controls to adjust the cylinder actuation speed See the image above Extend Regulator Connection 1 4 Poly Flow Tube to the Extend Port on the Cylinder Retract Regulator Connection 1 4 Poly Flow Tube to the Retract Port on the Cylinder 120 VAC Output from the S...

Page 24: ... Head Assembly See Arch Assembly Step 5 and the images below Direction Of Travel Standard Single Feed 3 4 Hose Barb for Main Water Connection Head Assembly Direction Of Travel Head Assembly Optional Dual Feed 2 3 4 Hose Barbs with Check Valves for Main Water Connection Head Assembly Optional Check Valve 1 1 2 Poly Flow Tube Connection with Check Valve and 1 1 4 Poly Flow Tube Connection with Check...

Page 25: ... Assembly Spray Manifold ROTATES correctly Verify that the Head Assembly Spray Manifold rotates 30 from center toward the entrance of the wash and 30 from center toward the exit of the wash See the image below If the cylinder limiter is installed verify that the spray manifold rotates 30 from center toward the exit of the wash ONLY See the image above Head Assembly Spray Manifold 30 30 Toward Exit...

Page 26: ...that it activates just before the front bumper of the vehicle comes in contact with the spray application 7 Program the air panel so that the 4 way valve activates when the spray application is at the side rear view mirrors Note Activation of the 4 way valve will rotate the spray manifolds so that they face the exit and allow for complete coverage of the mirrors and the rear of the vehicle 8 Verif...

Page 27: ...spect all fasteners and anchors on the frame and any additional add on components Inspect the air pressure on the air panel regulators Adjust as necessary Wash component down with a good degrimer such as Tide laundry detergent and hot water Support Equipment For any equipment NOT supplied by Belanger refer to the corresponding manual for any maintenance procedures or additional recommended or need...

Page 28: ...placement Parts Flipping Arch Upper Frame Components Overview Flipping Arch Upper Frame Components Upper Manifold Mounting See the Exploded View Corner Weldment 2 See the Exploded View Head Beam Weldment See the Exploded View Direction Of Travel Direction Of Travel 9575 Main Feed Block Assembly 1FSTNR HH346 2 1WASHR LC291 2 ...

Page 29: ... Maintenance Replacement Parts Head Beam Weldment 110549 Corner and Hose Assembly 1WASHR LC456 4 Per Corner Head Beam Weldment 110549 2 FASTENER SETS ONE FOR EACH CORNER ARE NEEDED FOR EACH FLIPPING ARCH 100704 2 Hose Assembly Head Assembly Ref Leg Assembly Ref 1FSTNR HH630 4 Per Corner 1NUT RG603 4 Per Corner ...

Page 30: ...Poly Flow Tube Connection with Check Valve and 1 4 Poly Flow Tube Connection with Check Valve Upper Manifold Mounting REF Head Beam Weldment 110549 REF 9447 2 1FSTNR SB500 2 115022 Pressure Feed Kit 105294 Optional May Replace 2744 3 4 MNPT X Dual 3 4 Hose Barbs with Check Valves 9575 Main Feed Block 2744 2 1CLAMP478 2 1FSTNR HH346 2 1WASHR LC291 2 1HOSE650 115027 Optional High Pressure Feed Kit M...

Page 31: ...verall Upper Manifold Mounting Zone 1 ZONE 1 See Exploded View Below ZONE 2 See Exploded View Below See ZONE 1 Exploded View Below 1MCONC SS030 1 on Each End 1FSTNR SB150 3 on Each End 1REDUC SS220 1 on Each End 1COLLR250 1 on Each End 1COLLR250 1 on Each End 9443 3 on Each End and Center of Manifold 9541 1 on Each End and Center of Head Beam Weldment 110549 110550 ...

Page 32: ...8 349 7010 Fax 248 380 9681 1MANUL027 Maintenance Replacement Parts Upper Manifold Mounting Zone 2 Step 1 Upper Manifold Mounting Zone 2 Step 2 110550 1FSTNR SB250 SEE ZONE 2 STEP 2 BELOW 1FSTNR SH472 2 9494 8908 9454 9455 9445 1NUT JM084 1CYLND204 1VALVE PN180 2 1BERNG040 ...

Page 33: ...349 7010 Fax 248 380 9681 31 Maintenance Replacement Parts Flipping Arch Side Leg Assembly Components Overview Flipping Arch Leg Assembly Components 1FSTNR ST500 4 per Leg 110548 Leg Weldment See the Exploded Views on the Right 9550 9541 Side Manifold Mounting See the Exploded View ...

Page 34: ...g Manifold Mounting Overall Leg Manifold Mounting Zone 2 ZONE 1 See Exploded View Below ZONE 2 See Exploded View Below Leg Weldment Ref 1FSTNR HH315 2 1PLUG SS575 1WASHR LC291 2 1MCONC SS030 1REDUC SS220 110501 9539 9578 2 110501 1FSTNR ST500 4 on Each Leg Leg Weldment Ref 1FSTNR SB150 3 9443 3 1COLLR250 1COLLR250 Leg Manifold Mounting Zone 1 ...

Page 35: ...e Replacement Parts Air Panel 1FSTNR HH081 2 1WASHR LC125 2 3699 1MADAP BR600 TO MAIN AIR CONNECTION 1VALVE EL710 120 VAC 1ELBOW PL666 2529 1WASHR LC115 4 1FSTNR SH177 4 1MADAP BR600 1AIRLN550 1AIRLN220 1RGLTR175 1GAUGE500 1ELBOW PL666 TO RETRACT END OF CYLINDER TO EXTEND END OF CYLINDER 1ELBOW PL666 1RGLTR175 1GAUGE500 ...

Page 36: ...3 4 Partial View of the Head Beam 110549 Weldment Ref 1NOZZL972 4 See Available Nozzle Options in the Introduction Section of this Manual Quantity 4 Top Manifold Weldment 110550 Ref 1NOZZL993 4 per Leg Assembly Partial View of the Leg Weldment 110548 Ref 1NOZZL972 4 per Leg Assembly Leg Manifold Weldment 110501 Ref See Available Nozzle Options in the Introduction Section of this Manual Quantity 4 ...

Page 37: ...ts Optional Rain Bar Assembly 1FSTNR HH261 4 1PLUG SS575 Direction Of Travel 1WASHR LC291 4 9561 2 Rain 100 100 Hole Manifold Rain 200 200 Hole Manifold Rain 300 300 Hole Manifold 2744 1NUT LC214 4 1FSTNR HH594 8 WASHR FL498 8 Assembled Flipping Arch Ref 6849 2 6850 2 2744 and 1PLUG SS575 are included with Rain 100 Rain 200 and Rain 300 ...

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