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OPERATIONS AND DIGITIZING SERVICE
CERTIFIED
SKILLED
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DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Configuration
Electrical
Mechanics
Plumbing
DIAGNOSTICS
Programming
Chemical Engineering
Fluid Dynamics
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Delivery Systems
Support BENEFITS
Nationwide Coverage
Certified Technicians
Dedicated and Priority Service
Reduced Downtime
Prolonged Equipment Life
Carwash Master Checklist
OPERATIONS
- Inspect bay for hoses, cords, debris
- Turn ON circuit breakers to activate equipment power
- Turn on water main valve
- Turn on the air compressor(s) power switch
- Check the valve on the air compressor(s)
- Check all hydraulic lines and connections
- Perform wet down cycle, or test wash
- Check for air and water leaks
- Check all nozzles and spray patterns
- Check all brushes are working properly
- Check all chemical pumps are working
- Check chemical product tank/ drum levels
- Check wash quality
- Check all wash equipment is moving properly without any abnormal noises.
- Confirm all blowers are operational
- Check Vacuums/ Hoses/ Seperators
- Check air blower hoses and connections at vac stalls
- Check gauges on the spot free pump for pressure
- Check Spot Free water tank level
- Check water reclaim gauges
- Check pay staion
- Check barrier gates
- Check trash cans
- Conduct a team meeting
- Turn on boilers (Seasonal)
- Clear snow/ ice/ salt entrance and exits (Seasonal)
- Turn on heaters (Seasonal)
- Note any equipment that has malfunctioned
- Check and transfer detergents as necessary
- Note any detergent use that has spiked
- Check the salt level of the water softener system
- Turn OFF circuit breakers to activate equipment power
- Turn OFF water main valve
- Turn OFF the air compressor(s) power switch
- Turn OFF the valve on the air compressor(s)
- Clean carwash property
- Clean wash bay
- Take out all trash
- Take down all vacuum hoses
- Take down all air blower hoses
- Empty vacuum canisters
- Wash down the tunnel, rinse the floor and equipment.
- Inspect and clean all filters on high pressure pump stations.
- Turn off all necessary electrical and water connections.
- Inspect and clean strainers on reclaim systems.
- Clean Lobby area coffee machines
- Clean restrooms and windows
- Turn off HVAC systems
- Lock and secure all doors and windows
- Set alarm system
- Clean the walls and glass.
- Hose the floor.
- Check drains and clean them.
- Store tools and equipment
- Check in-bay light fixtures and exterior lights.
- Check entrance and exit signs / Instructional lighting
- Check equipment for air leaks.
- Check for water leaks.
- Check extra service lights
- Check and clean entrance mirrors.
- Check heaters and the thermostat.
- Clear drain stoppages
- Check clarifier tanks for solids/ Pump clarifier tanks (If needed)
- Check Site foundation/ Bay floor for deteriation
- Check all tunnel and equipment room equipment floor mount anchor bolts
- Check fire extinguisers service dates
- Check for any needed SDS updates
- Update all employee hand books and or company SOP's, safety guidelines
- Take note of any equipment warranty expiration dates
- Be aware of any new installation 90 day labor warranties. expiration.
- Update document that ID's special attention when washing specific cars
- Check or update website for needed changes or new information
- If utilizing Solar power review owners manual for any needed PM's or needed service.
- Building and landscaping repairs/painting or replacement of dead or dying plants
- Inspect cleaning equipment (power washers, leaf blowers, lawn mowerss, etc.) and schedule service
- Check for building deterioration
- Evaluate any repair or increase maintenance items that are requiring more attention than should be needed
- Review annual budget with managers and address escalating costs
SITE
- Clean vacuum bags
- Check vacuum turbine
- Operate Shaker Handle
- Check Hoses and Cuffs
- Check Suction Pads
- Clean Out Seperators
- Check for leaks
- Check turbine bearings/ Grease if applicable
- Check turbine door gasket
- Check air hoses/ blower nozzles
- Is the vacuum turbine performance weakened?
- Take note of any equipment warranty expiration dates
- Evaluate any repair or increase maintenance items that are requiring more attention than should be needed
- Clean autocashier screen with micro fiber cloth
- Check the lights.
- Check the viewing screen.
- Check the keypad.
- Check coin drop functionality
- Check the voice module.
- Check the intercom system.
- Remove money (bills) refill hopper
- Is the validator working?
- Is the credit card reader in working order? Is it free of obstructions?
- Are the barrier gates, RFID towers working properly?
- Take note of any equipment warranty expiration dates
- Evaluate all on site marketing items that are current or reflect any changes to pricing or wash package changes.
- Check for any software/ hardware updates available would benifit sales/ functionality
FACILITY
- Check the correlator.
- Check the entry and exit dolly gates.
- Check for broken/ missing rollers
- Check for debris
- Check for hydraulic oil leaks.
- Check for loose electrical cables
- Grease correlator bearings
- Grease Bearings/ Idler Shaft
- Grease entry and exit dolly gates.
- Check rails for wear
- Listen for abnormal noises
- Check chain tensioner
- Check power pack oil level
- Check for conveyor chain/ belt panel stretch, remove chain links/ panels if needed.
- Check conveyor pit/ Wash down
- Take note of any equipment warranty expiration dates
- Evaluate any repair or increase maintenance items that are requiring more attention than should be needed
- Check for plugged nozzles.
- Check for complete coverage.
- Check the detergent levels.
- Check for water and chemical leaks.
- Check for air leaks.
- Inspect the foam generators.
- Clean the foam generators.
- Check product back pressure
- Replace foam generaor insert material
- Replace worn nozzles
- Replace brittle/ cracked delivery feed hoses/tubes
- Hose down the cloth/ Bristles
- Check for damages
- Check for plugged nozzles.
- Check water lines.
- Check for hydraulic oil leaks.
- Check for loose electrical cables
- Grease bearings
- Inspect mounting bolts.
- Check the tension spring.
- Listen for abnormal noises
- Check gearbox oil level
- Replace missing brush material/segments
- Take note of any equipment warranty expiration dates
- Evaluate any repair or increase maintenance items that are requiring more attention than should be needed
- Hose down the cloth/ Bristles
- Check for damage.
- Check for plugged nozzles.
- Check water lines.
- Check for hydraulic oil leaks.
- Check for loose electrical cables
- Inspect mounting bolts.
- Check for loose clips.
- Listen for abnormal noises
- Grease Bearings
- Replace missing brush material/segments
- Check the tension spring.
- Take note of any equipment warranty expiration dates
- Evaluate any repair or increase maintenance items that are requiring more attention than should be needed
- Hose down the cloth/ Bristles
- Check for damage.
- Check for plugged nozzles.
- Check water lines.
- Check for hydraulic oil leaks.
- Check for loose electrical cables
- Inspect mounting bolts.
- Check for loose clips.
- Listen for abnormal noises
- Grease Bearings
- Replace missing brush material/segments
- Check the tension spring.
- Take note of any equipment warranty expiration dates
- Evaluate any repair or increase maintenance items that are requiring more attention than should be needed
- Check all mounting brackets and bolts.
- Check the top blower oscillation.
- Check the side blower oscillation.
- Check for debris in blower intakes grates
- Listen for abnormal noises
- Check blower intake flaps
- Grease Bearings
- Check motor starter/ VFD connections
- Take note of any equipment warranty expiration dates
- Check motor power consumption by certified electrician
- Check for any city ordinance changes on decible control
- Evaluate any repair or increase maintenance items that are requiring more attention than should be needed
- Drain air compress tank water
- Check air compressor operation
- Check for water leaks
- Check for air leaks.
- Listen for abnormal noises
- Check Brine Salt Level
- Check replacement dates for all water treatment micron filters
- Take note of any equipment warranty expiration dates
- If utilizing water softeners, check the schedule to replace the resin.
- Check backup equipment (Pumps, powerpacks, etc) that they are operational
- Evaluate any repair or increase maintenance items that are requiring more attention than should be needed
SERVICE
- Clean Rating (1-5 star)
- Clean Products - Water Source / TDS / pH / Injector & Feeder Line Size, Leaks or Applicator Clogs
- Bug Prep (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Entrance Foam Bath (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Presoak Top (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Presoak Side (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Underbody/Rust Inhibitor (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- CTA 1 (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- CTA 2 (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- CTA 3 (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Wrap / Brush Lube 1 (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Wrap / Brush Lube 2 (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Wrap / Brush Lube 3 (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Tri-Color Foam (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Top Brush / Mitter Curtain Lube 1 (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Top Brush / Mitter Curtain Lube 2 (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Clean Recommendations List
- Shine Rating (1-5 star)
- Shine Products - Water Source / TDS / pH / Injector & Feeder Line Size, Leaks or Applicator Clogs
- Hot Wax (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Polish / Foaming Wax (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Ceramic Coating (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Tire Dressing (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Polish / Foaming Wax (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Shine Recommendations List
- Dry Rating (1-5 star)
- Dry Products - Water Source / TDS / pH / Injector & Feeder Line Size, Leaks or Applicator Clogs
- Sealant (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Clear Coat Protection (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Drying Aid (dispensing system, usage, diagnosis and rating)
- Dry Recommendations List
- Show Rating (1-5 star)
- Colors
- Lights
- Foaming
- Sounds
- Aromas
- Show Recommendations List
- Systems Rating (1-5 star)
- Tunnel Controller Manufacturer and Age
- Chemical Signal Voltage
- Air Compressor Types, Capacities and Age
- City Water Pressure
- Water Booster Pump (yes or no)
- Wash Bay Equipment Condition and Age
- Support Equipment Condition and Age
- Equipment Room Condition, Cleanliness and Safety
- Blower Operation Condition and Effectiveness
- CarWash Menu Sign Condition and Operations
- Systems Recommendations List
- Procedures Rating (1-5 star)
- General Maintenance Log Onsite
- Maintenance Log being Utilized
- Excessive Water Leaks and Source
- Excessive Air Leaks and Source
- Excessive Hydraulic Oil Leaks and Source
- All Equipment in Working Order or List Exceptions and Why
- Temperature Rating (1-5 star)
- Wash Bay Ambient Temp?
- Does Wash Bay have Heaters?
- Equipment Room Ambient Temp?
- Does Equipment Room have Heaters?
- Vehicle Surface Temp (before wash)?
- Vehicle Surface Temp (after wash)?
- Is Hot Water being used For Chemistry Applications?
- What is the water Temp feeding the Chemicals?
- Is Hot Water being used for Washing and Rinsing?
- Time Rating (1-5 star)
- Conveyor Chain Speed?
- Time Between Final Rinse and Blowers?
- In Bay Auto Chemical Application Speed?
- In Bay Auto Washing Speed?
- In bay Auto High Pressure Rinse Speed?
- In Bay Auto Chemical Dwell Time?
- Check Chemical / Levels and Floor Stock
- Check Chemical / Usage Settings and Actual Usage (per product application)
- Check Chemical / pH (per product application)
- Check Chemical /Product Draw
- Check Chemical Injectors / Dispensing Equipment for Proper Operation
- Check Air Pressure Settings for Foamy Products
- Check Air Pressure to Dispensing Equipment / Carwash Equipment
- Check Versa Dial Settings
- Check Chemical Draw Lines / Foot Valves
- Check City Water Pressure for the Site
- Check City Water Hardness /Softness / TDS Test
- Check Brine Tank Levels / Add Salt
- Check Reverse Osmosis PPM / RO Product vs Reject Amounts / System Settings
- Check for Water / Chemical Leaks
- Check for Clogged Nozzles
- Check High pressure Pumps for Leaks / Abnormal Noises / Cavitation
- Listen for Air Leaks
- Check Air / Water Separators / Oilers / Air Dryer/ Air Compressor Tank Drain
- Check Reclaim System
- Visually Check all Tubing and Hoses (from the ground)
- Inspect for Worn Brushes / Mitters / Wrap Materials
- Visually Check Wash Bay / Equipment Room for Broken Equipment
- Check for Inoperable Blowers / Components
- Check for Dry & Shine / Buff and Dry System
- Inspect Tire Shine System
- Visually Check Chemical Applications for Consistent Foam and Show
- Visually Check Wash Quality
- Check Vacuum Station for Broken Hoses, Leaks and Adequate Suction
- List any Service Calls Required
- Check Water Hardness
- Check Reverse Osmosis (RO) PPM
- Using Digital TruthBox, Log (by Product)
- Product Name
- Application
- mL per Vehicle
- Versa Dial or Dosetron Setting
- Injector Size
- Applicator Type
- Dispensing System Feed
- Log by Product:
- Product Name
- Application
- Gallons Delivered
- Gallons Filled
- Tank Level (Upon Arrival)
- Tank Level (Upon Departure)
- Floor Stock (Gallons)
- Flush lines and nozzles (clear sediment / buildup)
- Check for leaks, clogged lines & nozzles
- Chemical volumemetrics
- Check air compressor (oil, belt, drain tank water)
- Replace RO filters
- Check RO unit
- Clean out foaming chambers
- Check directional lighting (drive fwd signs)
- Check high pressure operation
- Clean water tank filters and reclaim filter
CHEMISTRY
- Check for plugged nozzles.
- Check for complete coverage.
- Check the detergent levels.
- Check for water and chemical leaks.
- Check for air leaks.
- Inspect the foam generators.
- Clean the foam generators.
- Check product back pressure
- Replace foam generaor insert material
- Replace worn nozzles
- Replace brittle/ cracked delivery feed hoses/tubes
- Check for plugged nozzles.
- Check for complete coverage.
- Check for proper pressure
- Check for worn hoses/water lines.
- Replace worn nozzles
- Check for complete coverage.
- Check for loose mounting hardware
- Replace brittle/ cracked delivery feed hoses/tubes
- Check for damage.
- Check for plugged nozzles.
- Check for hydraulic oil leaks.
- Check for loose electrical cables
- Inspect mounting bolts.
- Check for loose clips.
- Check for complete coverage.
- Check for air leaks.
- Check the product level.
- Listen for abnormal noises
- Replace brush/ pad material
- Check hub
- Grease Bearings
- Check product pump pressure
- Take note of any equipment warranty expiration dates
- Flush product delivery circuit with clean water
- Evaluate any repair or increase maintenance items that are requiring more attention than should be needed