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Vehicle washing plants
Only persons familiar with the work, the operating instructions
and the dangers associated with the system are permitted to op-
erate, monitor, care for and inspect car wash systems.
Waste water containing mineral oil
ATTENTION
Environmental pollution through vehicles
Escaping oils.
Protect the ground and dispose of old oil in an environmentally-
friendly manner.
Do not allow gear oil and waste water containing mineral oil to en-
ter the soil or waterways.
Treat the waste water before channelling it into the sewage sys-
tem.
Observe the locally applicable statutory regulations and waste
water treatment regulations.
Self-service
In self-service systems, a person must always be available during
operating periods, who is familiar with the washing bay and can
take or initiate the measures necessary for preventing potential
dangers in the case of a system malfunction.
Clearly visible instructions on the operation and intended use of
the washing system must be provided at the washing bay for the
users of the washing system.
Maintenance and servicing
The washing bay must always be shut down when performing
maintenance and servicing work.
WARNING
Risk of injury from machine movements
Switch the system off before performing maintenance and servic-
ing work.
Secure the main switch with a padlock to prevent it from being
switched on again.
Operation with detergent
WARNING
Danger from substances in detergents that present a hazard
to health
Observe the safety data sheets for the detergents used.
Adhere to the prescribed safety measures.
Wear the prescribed protective clothing such as safety goggles
and protective gloves.
ATTENTION
Increased risk of corrosion through the use of unsuitable
cleaning agents
Do not use the following cleaning agents in the system:
Detergents intended for cleaning the washing hall.
Detergents intended for externally cleaning the washing bay.
Acidic cleaning agents.
Cleaning agents applied to the vehicle using a separate device
(e.g. wheel cleaner).
Water treatment agents.
Entering the portal washing station
DANGER
Danger through entering the portal washing station
Prohibit unauthorised persons from entering the portal washing
station.
Erect suitable permanent signage indicating prohibited entry.
Risk of slipping
ATTENTION
Risk of slipping on wet surfaces
Wear suitable shoes when entering the system and exercise care
when walking.
Erect suitable permanent signage informing customers of the
danger of slipping.
WARNING
Danger through incorrect operation
Persons operating the system must:
Be instructed in the correct handling of the system,
Have provided verification of their ability to operate the system,
Be explicitly nominated to operate the system.
The operating instructions must be accessible to all operators.
The system may not be operated by persons under 18 years of
age. This does not included supervised trainees of 16 years of
age or more.
WARNING
Risk of tripping over objects or supply lines lying on the
ground
Remove all objects lying in the washing station before starting the
system.
WARNING
Risk of injury or damage due to the formation of ice in the
system
Drain all water from the system if there is a danger of frost.
Keep all footpaths slip-free (e.g. floor heating, gravel).
The system is started via the control panel or via a wash card/
code reader.
● The occupants must leave the vehicle before washing.
● Entering the system before washing has finished is prohibited.
DANGER
Risk of injury from escaping compressed air, high-pressure
water at nozzle outlets and propelled dirt particles or similar
in the vicinity of the rotating brushes!
Dirt particles or loose objects can injure persons or animals when
propelled off the vehicle.
Compressed air or high-pressure water can remain pressurised
even when the system is switched off.
Keep the hall floor free of loose lying objects.
Exercise care when operating the compressed air system and
the high-pressure system.
Wear suitable safety goggles when performing maintenance
work.
DANGER
Risk of explosion
Do not operate the system in the vicinity of potentially explosive
spaces. Systems specifically designed for this, and labelled ac-
cordingly, are exempt from this stipulation
Do not use explosive or poisonous substances as cleaning
agents, e.g.:
● Petrol
● Heating oil or diesel fuel
● Solvents
● Liquids containing solvents
● Acids
● Acetone
Note
Contact the manufacturer if you are unsure.
The noises emitted by the system are not hazardous for the
washing customers due to the short exposure time.
Note
The sound level at the entry side during dry operation is 91 dB(A).
English
Operating the system
Danger of frost
Workstation
Danger sources
General dangers
Risk of explosion
Hearing damage
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