Hamilton Car Wash Manual de usuario
COMMANDER
PAY STATION
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Car Wash Application
Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.
P: 419.867.4852 | P: 888.723.4858 | F: 419.867.4850
www.hamiltonmfg.com
Version 1.2 | 7/21 Document # 101-0290
COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 2
The contents of this manual do not purport to cover all details or variations in the Commander Pay Station,
and do not claim to provide for every possible contingency met in connection with installation or maintenance.
All information is subject to change without notice.
© 2021 Hamilton Manufacturing Corporation
COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 3Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Manual .........................................................
Warranty Card ................................................................
Dedicated Power Source .................................................
Mechanical Installation
Receiving and Unpacking Commander ...........................
Positioning ......................................................................
Mounting ........................................................................
Running Conduit ............................................................
Dimensions: Brick-In Cabinet ..........................................
Dimensions: Free-Standing Cabinet ................................
Base Mounting: Free-Standing Cabinet ...........................
Lane Layout (when using gates) ......................................
Electrical Installation
Pulling Wires ..................................................................
Wire Terminations ...........................................................
Electrical Diagrams .........................................................
Car Wash Cycle Synchronization: Active or Passive ..........
Component Connections
Power Supply & Controller ..............................................
Distribution Board ...........................................................
Gate & Loop References
References .....................................................................
Warranty
Limited Warranty Agreement ...........................................
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COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 4List of Figures
UNPACKING
Figure 1.1: Commander box (face) ......................................................
Figure 1.2: Commander box (side) ......................................................
BRICK-IN DIMENSIONS
Figure 2.1: Base of cabinet (looking down from inside the cabinet) ......
Figure 2.2: Base of cabinet ..................................................................
Figure 2.3: Back of cabinet (looking inside cabinet from front) ...............
Figure 2.4: Back of cabinet ...................................................................
Figure 2.5: Top of cabinet .....................................................................
Figure 2.6: Side of cabinet ....................................................................
Figure 2.7: Door ...................................................................................
FREE-STANDING DIMENSIONS
Figure 3.1: Base of cabinet (looking down from inside the cabinet)........
Figure 3.2: Base of cabinet ...................................................................
Figure 3.3: Top of cabinet .....................................................................
Figure 3.4: Side of cabinet ....................................................................
Figure 3.5: Door ...................................................................................
BASE MOUNTING DIMENSIONS: FREE-STANDING CABINET
Figure 4.1: Base mounting holes ..........................................................
Figure 4.2: Top view to curb .................................................................
Figure 4.3: Side view with curb .............................................................
Figure 4.4: Front view with curb ............................................................
LANE LAYOUT
Figure 5.1: Front view of lane layout ......................................................
Figure 5.2: Service door orientation .......................................................
Figure 5.3: Overhead view of lane layout ...............................................
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
Figure 6.1: Utility box connection ..........................................................
Figure 6.2: Wash Interface diagram ......................................................
Figure 6.3: Wash Interface diagram, angled ..........................................
Figure 6.4: Gated Sequence Software Ether Vend (Micro Drive Gate) .....
Figure 6.5: Gated Sequence Software Ether Vend (MIB Gate) ...............
Figure 6.6: Passive Cycles ....................................................................
Figure 6.7: Active Cycles ......................................................................
COMPONENT CONNECTIONS
Figure 7.1: Power supply & controller connections ................................
Figure 7.2: Distribution board connections ............................................
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COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 5Introduction
Introduction
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
A minimum of two (2) people should be present for installation to minimize risk of injury due to the weight and
size of Commander. Hamilton is not responsible for any injury caused due to improper installation.
About This Manual
This manual was written to provide general information and guidance for the installation of a Commander
pay station. If you require additional assistance from the manufacturer, you may call (419) 867-4852, or
When requesting assistance, ensure you have serial numbers readily available. We recommend recording
these numbers in the spaces below for easy future reference:
COMMANDER MODEL & SERIAL #____________________________________________________
CONTROLLER MODEL & SERIAL #____________________________________________________
HOPPER MODEL & SERIAL #________________________________________________________
STACKER MODEL & SERIAL #________________________________________________________
VALIDATOR SERIAL #_______________________________________________________________
LOCK/KEY # _______________________________________________________________________
Warranty Card
A warranty card is included in the documentation provided with Commander. Complete and return this card
to Hamilton within ten (10) days of installation.
Dedicated Power Source
Before installation, ensure that Commander has its own dedicated power source. Under no circumstances
should additional equipment be operating off the dedicated power source for Commander.
If a dedicated power source is unavailable, cease installation until one is established.
COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 6Mechanical Installation
Mechanical Installation
Receiving and Unpacking Commander
Commander is shipped in a cardboard box that is strapped to a pallet/skid. This box contains the pay station
only - bases (if ordered) will be in separate boxes.
Once all straps and/or shrink wrap has been removed from the skid, carefully lay the box on its side and
cut through the packing tape on the base of the box. Fold out or remove the flaps, and then return the box
to its normal upright position.
Slide the box off, and remove the foam packing material. Remove the shrink wrap around Commander, and
locate the ‘T’ handle (this will be used to open the door). Finally, remove the clear bag covering Commander.
Use the ‘T’ handle to open the Commander door by inserting it into each lock cylinder and turning counter-
clockwise.
Save your keys
With the door open, remove the keys and lock inserts from the cushioned envelope bag, located next to the
power supply. MAKE A PERMANENT RECORD OF THE NUMBERS ON THESE KEYS IN CASE ONE IS LOST
AND NEEDS TO BE REORDERED (see page 5).
Remove the packing strap from the hopper
The hopper is shipped with a small piece of strapping tape holding the baffle down to minimize the vibrations
caused by shipping. Remove this tape as well as the protective plastic on the edges of the hopper.
Remove the receipt paper
A roll of receipt paper is shipped in the coin/token box. Remove this for installation later.
Remove all packing debris from the hopper
During unpacking, ensure that debris does not fall into the hopper bowl. If this material is not removed, the
hopper could jam. With the power completely disconnected, remove any loose material inside the hopper bowl.
BOX BASEBOX BASE
Figure 1.1: Commander box (face) Figure 1.2: Commander box (side)
COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 7Mechanical Installation
Removal of additional packing materials
Remove the following to ensure proper operation:
• Strapping around XE validator (if optioned)
• Tape around Cashflow validator (if optioned)
• Tape around the coin mechanism
• Tape from the coin/token box that secures the receipt paper for shipping
Positioning
There are no set guidelines for the placement of Commander. However, it is recommended that the machine
is positioned far enough away from the wash entrance to minimize the amount of over spray that may reach
the unit.
The recommended height from the pavement to the bottom of the Commander cabinet is approximately 32”
- this ensures customers in most vehicle types can interact with Commander without excessive overreach.
Mounting
Commander must be securely mounted by using one of the following methods:
BRICK MOUNTING
Uses a custom-built brick or concrete enclosure to house Commander. See Figures 2.1 - 2.4 on pages 8 &
9 for mounting hole locations. Commander provides for three (3) 5/8” mounting holes. Have your engineer
or contractor recommend a construction method suitable for strength and stability.
BASE MOUNTING
This method involves mounting Commander on an optional base. The base is secured to the pavement or
curb, and Commander is then secured to the base. The type of fasteners used should be recommended
by your engineer as to strength and suitability.
Running Conduit
Typical electrical code requires low and high voltage wiring to be run in separate conduits. Commander has
three (3) 1 1/8” conduit mounting holes in the back of the cabinet, as well as three (3) 1 1/8” conduit holes
in the bottom of the cabinet.
• Conduit carrying high voltage 120VAC power lines, should be connected to either one of the bottom
or back conduit holes, as viewed from the front of the machine. These conduits are designated only
for 110v for the power supply.
• Conduit carrying lines with 24VAC, 24VDC, 12VAC or 12VDC signals should be connected to any of
the open conduit holes.
• External communication lines (Cat 5 or Cat 5E, Video, POS etc.) should be run through separate
conduit and connected to any of the open conduits.
NOTE: free-standing cabinets do not have conduit holes in the back.
COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 8Mechanical Installation
Dimensions: Brick-In Cabinet
Figure 2.1: Base of cabinet (looking down from inside the cabinet)
Figure 2.2: Base of cabinet
COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 9Mechanical Installation
Figure 2.3: Back of cabinet
(looking inside cabinet from front)
Figure 2.4: Back of cabinet
Figure 2.5: Top of cabinet Figure 2.6: Side of cabinet
COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 10 Mechanical Installation
Figure 2.7: Door
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