Unitec Wash Select II POS Installation Manual - Manual (Page 10)

W A S H S E L E C T I I
Document Number: WS21001 4
Document Title: Wash Select II POS Installation Manual
1.2 Mechanical Planning
1.2.1 Position of the Unit
The proper positioning of the Wash Select II unit is very important. Figure 2 of this section
should be used as a reference for good layout practices. There are several layout
considerations that follow, which may be a good idea to think about. They are meant for
suggestion only, and are not permission to circumvent wash manufacturer guidelines.
The Wash Select II unit should be placed 10-14 feet from the car wash entrance to ensure
the proper timing and flow of customers. The wash’s treadle switch should be centered along
the horizontal plane, approximately 18” inches out from the front of the Wash Select II unit.
Note that the Wash Select II unit extends 6” out from the leading edge of the optional straight
base and even more for an angled base (refer to angled base dimensions). This will ensure
that the car/truck’s wheel is aligned with the treadle switch, as shown in Figure 2. Finally, a
concrete post can be positioned just to the front and left corner of the unit, to act as a
protective buffer. A typical size for this post is between 30 and 35 inches.
1.2.2 Mechanical Requirements
It is strongly recommended that the unit be surrounded with a brick or concrete housing for
maximum security. However, since this may not be realistic in some installations, mounting it
on a concrete slab will suffice.
This manual assumes that the optional base will be installed simultaneously with the unit. In
this case, the concrete should be a minimum of 5” inches thick, 21” inches wide, and 13”
inches long (Refer to Figure 2). The dimensions and positioning of the mounting holes for the
base will be covered in the “Mechanical Installation” section of this manual.
The front edge of the standard base should be 18 inches from the driver’s side tire centerline.
(For angled bases, this distance should be 38.5 inches.) This provides the appropriate
distance for customers to comfortably reach the unit o make their selections.