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PIVOTING WHEEL STINGER Signature Series

Introduction

Market studies have identified that one of the most under serviced areas on vehicles are the
wheels. With the trend in the market focusing on tunnel equipment, specifically introducing newer
methods for servicing vehicle wheels, Belanger engineering has focused on designing
components that satisfy the demand for wheel cleaning applications.

The Pivoting Wheel Stinger™ is a component that can be programmed to operate during any
wash package to provide extra attention on the vehicle wheels. The driver-side and passenger-
side delivery manifolds are constructed from 2-inch stainless steel pipe with three ½” NPT
threaded ports that can accommodate various nozzle configurations. The nozzle arrangement
and water volume of the Pivoting Wheel Stinger™ application is dependant on the pump station
capability, which allows the customer to customize the application to accommodate their own
vehicle washing strategies.
The Pivoting Wheel Stinger™ operation is initiated by a programmed output from the main
system controller. A PLC inside the component control panel energizes a 2-position open center
solenoid valve providing air to a cylinder and placing the manifold arms in the start position.
Designed with a pendulum motion the start position of the Pivoting Wheel Stinger™ manifold
arms is 30-inches off center of the frame toward the entrance of the tunnel. A bell hose style
switch is used to signal the input and turn the system on.
Upon receiving the signal the air pressure is released allowing natural gravity motion until the first
proximity target is sensed, which energizes the second position of the valve and providing air to
the cylinder. This allows the manifold arms to travel an additional 30-inches, following the vehicle
down toward the exit of the tunnel, providing 60-inches of linear travel to maximize the length of
time on the vehicle wheels. The manifold arms return to the start position once the proximity end
of travel target has been sensed, and will repeat the application for the rear tires upon receiving
the second input signal from the bell hose switch. Once the rear tire application is complete the
system controller will shut off the Pivoting Wheel Stinger™ function, and the manifold arms will
sit in a rest position in alignment with the frame.

The Pivoting Wheel Stinger™ for the Belanger Signature Tunnel Line utilizes an engineered
oval aluminum structure designed for Belanger equipment, and provides a sleek signature
appearance. The overhead assembly contains the mechanical drive shaft and by design provides
a pivot point that is much higher than the applicators to achieve maximum linear travel. Air over
oil canisters are assembled on the upright utility leg to adjust the speed of manifold arms linear
motion, and should be adjusted to correspond with the conveyor line speed.

Note: Uncrate and inspect shipment for damage, and to verify that all pieces are there. If there is
any damaged equipment, file a claim with the trucking company immediately. Receiving
party is responsible for filing claim with trucking company. Notify your local distributor or
Belanger, Inc. immediately If shipment is determined damaged or incomplete.

6 Belanger, Inc. * 1001 Doheny Ct. * Northville, MI 48167 * Ph (810) 349-7010 * Fax (810) 380-9681 1MANUL587