VISTA TUNNEL WASHES

Modular Tunnel System September 2006

Automatic Car Wash Equipment

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. RYKO BROCHURE 2. FEATURES, BENNEFITS AND SELLING HIGH-

LIGHTS 3. BASIC PACKAGE EXPLANATION AND

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS 4. TECHNICAL DATA 5. PRICE LIST, PRICE LIST EXPLANATION AND

ORDER INFORMATION SHEETS

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VISTA FEATURES, BENEFITS AND SELLING

HIGHLIGHTS

*Modular High Speed System starting with Seven Washers *Washes Up to 60 cars per hour *Package Starts at 13.5m *Vehicle Wash Height of 2.1m or 2.5m *Total Systems available, including Building and Equipment Room *Frame is Hot Dipped Galvanized and Double Painted *Anti-Collision and Anti-Intrusion Systems *State-of-the-Art Mitsubishi PLC *Amp Sensing Top Washer

*Optional Soft Wash Material– FoamBrite™ *15.4 kW Contouring Top Following Dryer with Two Side Vents *24.5 kW Optional High Capacity Dryer *Galvanized Conveyor *Open Chain Option for 345mm maximum trie width *1.8m Horizontal Wheel Washers

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VISTA FEATURES, BENEFITS AND SELLING

HIGHLIGHTS * The Vista Conveyorized Wash is designed to be a modular high speed system starting with a minimum package of seven washers (two x wheel washers, one x top washer and four x later washers). From there, the Vista package can grow to any length, with the addition of more conveyor and additional washer groups, chemical arches, dryers and other options. This makes the Vista equipment an ideal choice for operators needing to design a package unique to their needs. * The speed of the Vista makes for an extremely profitable vehicle wash system. It is capable of wash speeds between 40 to 60 vehicles per hour. This profitable throughput level still allows for high quality cleaning, which will create a loyal customer base for the owner. * The Vista is adaptable to a variety of bay sizes, starting at 13.5m. Several profitable options and accessories are available to accommodate even the longest of bay requirements. * The Vista is available in the following standard package sizes: 13.5m / 15m/ 16.4m / 17.15m / 18.65 or 19.5m. * The Vista's standard wash height is 2.1m. If the vehicle wash market is comprised of taller vehicles (such as high back service vans and trucks), the system can be manufactured with a 2.5m wash height. * The Vista can be purchased as a "complete vehicle wash package," meaning that the car wash operator has the option to purchase the equipment complete with fiberglass entrance, exit, and side panels with stop and go lights, safety side glass with aluminum frames, entrance and exit doors, and even an enclosed portable equipment room. For adverse weather climates, the Vista can even be equipped with an insulated roof with drainage channels, plus frost protection.

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* Like all Ryko-Italia equipment, the Vista's frame is hot dipped galvanized, double painted and oven finished. This ensures that the machine's base structure will withstand the tough environmental conditions traditionally associated with vehicle washing. Furthermore, all chains are nickel coated and all bearings are waterproof, to ensure a longer, trouble-free life cycle. * For safety concerns, the Vista incorporates an anti-collision system. This detects if a vehicle has not reached certain points in the wash cycle, then subsequently shuts down the conveyor to avoid a vehicle collision. Also, the home position for all the washers and dryers in in the OPEN position. Furthermore, should someone enter the active tunnel equipment, the built-in anti-intrusion safety would shut down the equipment, avoiding a possible safety hazard. * The Vista is electronically controlled by means of a state-of-the-art Mitsubishi PLC controller. This makes for greater flexibility in the programming of the Super Vista's 15 wash packages, meaning greater flexibility to add profit-making options and accessories at the wash site. * The Vista’s four side washers gently wash the vehicle’s vertical surface, safely adjusting to the contour of the vehicle by means of a state-of-the-art current sensing system. * The Vista's top washer (one or two, depending on the system) is also very gentle but thorough, since it too is controlled by a custom designed, state-of-the-art multi-level electronic current sensor. This sensor permits the top washer to apply the most accurate and constant pressure needed for a good quality clean and compensates for low voltage to perform at the highest level of vehicle safety. * Like all Ryko Italia wash equipment, the Vista can be manufactured with either the standard gently cleaning filament, or the new, revolutionary FoamBrite™- the brightest idea ever in vehicle wash. * The Vista's standard 15.4 kW drying system consists of two fixed side fans and one or two contouring dryer followers, controlled by two sets of photo eyes. The up and down movement of the dryer is also controlled by air and a counter weight. Because the dryer top follower is able to actually contour the vehicle, it provides for a very high quality dry, which leaves the customer with a positive, lasting impression of the entire cleaning process. A 24.5 kW dryer is available as an option.

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* The Vista uses a galvanized steel double chain conveyor. This is an above ground chain and roller system, driven by an exit end direct coupled electric motor. A frequency inverter allows the site owner to conveniently change the conveyor speed when necessary. Furthermore, since this entire conveyor system is above ground, it can be easily installed, maintained and serviced. * The Vista's set of two rocker panel (optional) and horizontal wheel washers are operated by means of air cylinders which are controlled by the PLC. This allows them to make solid, but gentle contact with the rocker panels and wheels - traditionally tough areas to get clean. The Rocker panel washers rotate in the opposite direction to the side washers, which increases the cleaning quality.

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VISTA: AUTOMATIC MODULAR COVEYOR WASH SYS-

Vista: maximum washing quality

The VISTA has been designed for professional wash sites that demand higher volumes than a typical rollover or short tunnel can generate. Highly sophisticated controls have been developed for the washers in order to achieve a quality performance. Several revenue generating options and accessories can be added to enhance the wash quality, particularly the Hydrobot high-pressure system, a unique, fully-automatic pre-wash system.

The VISTA Tunnel is a popular choice for those who require a dependable and fast conveyor wash system with the capacity to process from 40 to 60 vehicles per hour. Starting at 13.5m, the VISTA features seven washers, and can grow in length by adding additional modules to build a wash package specific to the operator’s individual needs. The VISTA is available with a 2.10 or 2.50 m wash height.

Construction

To protect against rust and corrosion, the tunnel frame is hot-dipped galvanized and covered with two coats of paint. The traveling side washer is built of stainless steel. All chains are nickel-plated, plus the conveyor and conveyor chains are galvanized, gearboxes are painted and waterproof bearings are used. Only premium components are in the assembly of the VISTA.

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Conveyor and Roller Positioning Aid The Vista uses a hot dipped galvanized double chain conveyor. This is an above ground chain and roller system, driven by an enclosed exit end direct coupled electric motor. Furthermore, since this entire conveyor system is above ground, it can be easily installed, maintained and serviced. The conveyor rollers pull one wheel of the vehicle through the wash, maximum tire size is 300 mm. It is entirely hot-dipped galvanized, with safety systems at the entrance and exit for each roller. Moreover,

an automatic chain washing system is provided to always keep the chain clean. Entry onto the conveyor is helped by the roller positioning aid. Once the vehicle is correctly positioned on the conveyor, it activates a photocell. As the car moves along the conveyor the measuring photocell determines its length, so the various options will start and stop at the proper time. Presoak and Foam arch An active dirt loosening presoak chemical or thick foam is applied next through an arch. The arch has stainless steel covers and can either be static or pivoting to provide full coverage of the front and rear of each vehicle.

Wheel Wash Group The Wheel Wash option consists of two 1.8 m long horizontal washers, one on each side, to wash the wheels and lower portion of the vehicle. The Wheel Wash Group includes a hinged arm with proximity switch on the right washer that prevents the washer from collapsing into a wheel well or closing in front of the vehicle. While the left side has a safety wheel, a safety proximity switch has been added to the top of the vertical support arm, which will stop the conveyor if the wheel wash is not in its home

position as a vehicle approaches. The opposite is true for right hand drive countries.

Elements

Wheel Wash

Conveyor End Section

Entrance Photocell

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Side Washers The Side Washer Group on the VISTA consists of four washers, two on each side. As the vehicle approaches this group, the Side Washers will close onto the vertical sides of the vehicle, adjusting in and out, according to readings from the current sensors. As each Side Washer is individually controlled, the Vista is able to perform a superior wash by adjusting to the unique surface that it has to wash. The Side Washers are mounted onto and move in and out via a stainless steel guide bar. Two proximity switches on the trolley control the position of the washer, while a safety proximity switch on the guide stops the conveyor, should the Side Washer tilt too far. The electric gear/motor drive system activates until the washer reaches a constant position on the side of the vehicle to ensure constant pressure against the vehicle. There is a separate chemical pump that sprays detergent on the washers. Top Washer The top washer starts in the upright position. It begins to spin and lowers to follow the contour of the vehicle. The speed of the washer can be adjusted via two flow regulators. The top washer is raised and lowered by an air cylinder. The pressure of the top washer on the vehicle’s surface is controlled by a Senco 5 Plus current sensor. Depending on the length of the tunnel system, one or two top washers can be ordered. The first one is placed after the wheel washer and before the side washers. The second one is located between two sets of side washers. Rinse and Wax Arch The rinse arch removes detergent from the surface of the vehicle. The wax arch applies a layer of wax that helps remove water drops from the vehicle’s surface. The wax arch has its own chemical pump.

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ROCKER PANEL WASHERS are 1.4m high and can clean those larger and taller vehicles. The slope of each washer is adjustable and controlled by an air cylinder. EXTRA TOP FOLLOWING DRYER available in 15.4 kW or 25.4 kW. Improves the drying results at high speeds.

Additional Options

Drying System Three fans have a total power of 15.4 kW. The top follower con-tours the vehicle’s surface using photocells to determine the ve-hicle’s shape and is smoothly raised and lowered by a variable frequency drive that controls the system’s drive motor. A safety ring stops the conveyor should the follower touch the surface of

the vehicle. The fixed side vents effectively dry the side of the vehicle. A stronger 24.5 kW fan option is available.

The above items are included in the standard 13.5m package. The following additional accessories are available for longer conveyor packages.

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♦ Correlator Correct entry onto the conveyor is vital to the success of any high speed conveyor system. The optional correlator provides a simple and effective entry. The correlator is a sliding plate that guides the tire between the roller positioning aid to align the tire correctly on the conveyor. Both the correlator and roller positioning aid are hot dipped galvanized steel.

♦ Wash Material FoamBrite™ ♦ Additional Arches for polish wax, reverse osmosis and

more…. ♦ Traffic Light - entrance and exit

Red and green traffic lights mounted on a stand that assist vehicles on and off the conveyor.

♦ Automatic Frost Protection

Once the temperature reaches a set value, air is automatically injected into the water manifolds to remove water and avoid freezing.

♦ Extra Top Washer adds extra cleaning at higher speeds.

♦ Tri Foam Detergent or Wax Arch adds a thick layer of three (3) different colored foams to the vehicle. The foam can be scented as well.

Main Accessories

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Side Hydrobot

Hydrobot The Hydrobot II is an automatic high-pressure pre-wash system designed to simulate the action of a manual high-pressure wand wash. This system is highly effective due to its ability to deliver high impact water against the surface of the vehicle. A system called Mobile Nozzle Technique allows for an effective cleaning, with minimal water consumption. Each nozzle is fed by a 4 kW 1.8 l/m piston pump at 120 bar. In the Side Hydrobot II system, two nozzles spray water, one to the left and the other to the right of the vehicle, from the vehicle’s rocker panel to the top of the side windows. The Hydrobot III also includes the Top Hydrobot. The top manifold has a single high-pressure nozzle which follows the contour of the vehicle, while moving from left to right. The manifold rotates 0° as the vehicle enters the pre-wash in order to spray water against the front of the vehicle. It then rotates 90° when the nozzle is on the roof of the vehicle and 180° when the car is leaving, in order to spray against the rear of the vehicle.

Side Hydrobot II & lll pump

Side Hydrobot II Pump

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Top Hydrobot III Nozzles washing the front of the

Top Hydrobot IIINozzles washing the vehicle’s roof

In order to completely cover the vehicle’s surface, the top nozzle moves at a speed of approximately 1.2 m/second. The nozzles are electrically operated and moved by a nickel-plated chain. To ensure reliability, the direction of the nozzles is changed mechanically by means of a cam. A small fiberglass tank for water storage is supplied.

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Nozzle movement

Nozzle direction while washing front, top, and rear of the vehicle

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The VISTA tunnel can be covered with fiberglass panels. The optional front entrance panel is supplied with built-in traffic lights, while the back exit panel includes four red lenses. A water channel is placed inside the top side panels to assist with water drainage from the roof. The roof is insulated. Electric or manual galvanized doors can be installed in the front and rear panels for additional security.

Buildings

The VISTA tunnel can be equipped with various technical rooms. Pumps, electrical cabinet, tools etc. can be housed in one room; others can be used for a small bathroom or an office.

Technical Room

Entrance Panel

Top Side Panels

Safety Glass

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New Options

The new options available on the Ryko conveyors are listed below,

Y5027 Foam Bath Arch upgrade from fixed to pivoting nozzles- the fixed foam bath arch is stan-dard in the new conveyor configurations. This option will upgrade the conveyor from the standard fixed arch to the pivoting foam bath arch.

Y6015 Remote Diagnostics- Machine calls out when fault occurs, a technician then calls the machine and downloads diagnostic codes and other PLC details, such as reve-nue and wash counts, includes hard wire phone modem. Requires Y1447 Siemens software.

Y1447 Software for Remote Diagnostics- Requires a license from Siemens. Y6023 Four Program Bank Note Acceptor - LED for customer instructions and accounting,

languages English, Italian, French, Spanish, German or All. Other options avail-able: floor base, encasing flange, larger note and coin acceptors and token/coin mech.

Y6023 Euro Key Cashless System, quantity 100- Euro key can be loaded with units, in-

serted into acceptor to purchase car wash. Option to Y6022 Y6024 Coin/Token Acceptor with Change Hopper- can dispense coins as change or to-

kens for vacuums, vending or other services. Option to Y6022

Y6025 Printer/Receipt (not for tax purposes) Option to Y6022

Additional Euro Keys- Price of 100 keys Y6016 Coin or Token Acceptor for 10 programs with stand

Y6018 Self Service Instruction and Disclaimer Sign

Y6072 Four (4.0) kW water Pump with control switch

Y6073 Heater for Chemicals in Insulated Cabinet

Y 5073 Insulated Cabinet for up to 5 Hydrobot Pumps- Size: length 1.9m Width 1.0m Height 1.8m

Quantities calculated for Y6053, Y6056 and Y6058 are for only one side, multiply by 2 for both sides.

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maximum wash height 2,10 m/2,50 m maximum wash width 2,20 m minimum length ( 5 brushes) 13.5 m standard speed 40 car/hour maximum speed 60 car/hour washer speed rotation 115 r.p.m. power supply 380/415 VAC, 30-50 kW, 50 Hz

3 phase + N + G 208/230 VAC, 30-50 kW, 60 Hz

3 phase + N + G auxiliary voltage 24 V water inlet 3 bar -200 l/minute air pressure 8 bar water pressure 3 bar approximate water consumption 200 l/car approximate foam consumption 25 g/car approximate detergent consumption 25 g/car approximate wax consumption 30 g/car Hydrobot pump high pressure 4 kW each Hydrobot flow rate high pressure 18 l/min. 120 bar each main water pump 2,2 kW foam group water pump 0,75 kW conveyor motor power 1,5 kW. washer rotation motor power 0,75 kW each lifting dryer motor power 0,38 kW side motorfan power 5,5 kW x 2 top motorfan power 4,0 kW RYKO reserves the right to make changes to specifications without notice.

Technical Data

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PRICE LIST & PRICE LIST EXPLANATION