KART WULKAN 360HP User Manual

WHEEL WASHER

KART P.P.U.H.

ul. Bychowska 22; 04-523 Warsaw; POLAND

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KART

Bychowska 22; 04-523 Warszawa

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TYPE WULKAN 360HP

USER MANUAL

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The washer can only be transported according to instructions specified in this manual.

Prior to connecting the washer, read this manual carefully.

The washer should be positioned, prepared for operation and installed according to guidelines given in this
manual.

Only authorised persons may install the washer.

The washer can be used exclusively for the purposes described in this manual.

Only authorised persons may repair the washer.

Maintenance operations can only be performed according to recommendations given in this manual.

When operating the washer, use only original consumables. Similarly, only original manufacturer’s spare parts
should be used for repairs.

From the moment of purchase, the instruction manual must always be placed near the washer and easily
accessible.

All modifications to the washer structure can only be made upon manufacturer’s approval.

Observing the above recommendations will ensure safe, proper, effective and trouble-free operation of the washer, as
confirmed by the CE mark. It is also the condition of manufacturer’s warranty validity.

The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes in design, appearance and equipment of the washer.

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PURPOSE AND APPLICATION

The washer is designed for washing complete car wheels, consisting of the wheel rim and tyre. All other use of the
washer, e.g. washing the bare rim or tyre is not allowed and may cause damage to the washer.

As the washer is equipped with a pneumatic wheel stabilisation unit, it can be used for washing all types and sizes of
passenger car, light commercial vehicle, off-road vehicle and SUV wheels up to 360 mm wide, consisting of all types of
wheel rims and all types of tyres, including low-profile and Run-Flat ones. The washer is particularly recommended for
washing wheels with rims made of aluminium alloys. Equipped with reinforced driving shaft, the washer can
accommodate wheels with the weight as high as 60 kg.

The washing machine is a modern machine designed for operation in garages and car service stations, as well as tyre
repair and vulcanising workshops and modern petrol stations.

ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS

- after washing, allows to precisely evaluate the technical condition of the tyre and rim

- all further service operations, particularly balancing, can be performed on a clean wheel, thus ensuring driving safety
and comfort

- improves the comfort of wheel maintenance and service operations - wheel disassembly and balancing

- keeps the workshop clean and neat

- extends lifetime of service equipment

- ensures effective use of operating personnel working time

- easy operation, practically without physical effort, by using five pushbuttons which control the operation of washer

- ensures effective and even more thorough washing of even very contaminated wheels by simultaneous use of the
most effective washing method, proper washing material and water heating system

- does not require permanent water inlet and outlet - wheel washing is performed in a closed circuit water system

- ensures virtually trouble-free operation, confirmed by many-years of experience

- pneumatic wheel stabilisation unit reduces excessive noise and the risk of aluminium rim damage

- fully automated

- software in 6 languages

The washer meets all relevant European standards applicable to such type of equipment:

- it is equipped with triple sound insulation (perforated PVC shield and rubber mat in the washing chamber, sound
damping foam in the control box) and with special anti-vibration rubber pads under each foot, which reduce washer
vibrations during operation

- it saves energy

- it is equipped with ergonomic housing

- it is environmentally friendly

WASHING METHOD

The washer uses a washing method consisting in striking the wheel with a pressurized mixture of water and plastic
granulate WULKAN MIX, with addition of the WULKAN TURBO washing concentrate. After the washing cycle is
complete the wheel is automatically dried. The complete cycle of washing and drying lasts as short as 35 seconds. The
washing operation is absolutely harmless for natural environment.

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DESIGN OF THE WASHER

Washing medium level indicator Indicator of the granulate level in the basket WULKAN TURBO / water proportion

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NUMER OF ASSEMBLY

NUMBER OF SUB-ASSEMBLY

NUMBER OF PART

NAME OF ASSEMBLY

NAME OF SUB-ASSEMBLY

NAME OF PART

002-01

PUMP MOTOR

002-03

COMPLETE PUMP

003-01

WHEEL DRIVE MOTOR

003-08

DRIVING SHAFT

003-09

SUPPORTING SHAFT

004

SET OF STABILISING ROLLERS

005

WASHING UNIT

006-08

ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE

006-09

COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM

007

PNEUMATIC WHEEL STABILISATION UNIT

008-01

HEATER

008-02

THERMOSTAT

009-01

ELECTRIC BOX

010-01

SOUND ABSORBING PERFORATED PVC SHIELD

010-02

GRANULATE BASKET

010-05

OUTLET PIPE

010-06

OUTLET PIPE CLAMPING RING

010-08

PLASTIC UPPER PROTECTIVE COVER

010-09

WASHING CHAMBER FLAP SPRING

Wheel diameter range

560 - 800 mm

Wheel width range

135 - 360 mm

Maximum weight of wheel

60 kg

Washing times, factory set (adjustable, 3 programmes)

20, 40, 60 sec

Drying time, factory set (adjustable, 1 programme)

15 sec

Water heating time to 50ºC

60 - 120 min

Heater power

4 kW

Pump drive 3-phase 400 V, 50 Hz, 5.5 kW

2900 rpm

Pump efficiency

600 lpm

Wheel drive 3-phase 400 V, 50 Hz, 0.37 kW

930 rpm

Motors and drive power

6 kW

Water pressure

4 bar

Quantity of water

300 l

Quantity of WULKAN MIX granulate

20 kg

Quantity of WULKAN TURBO washing concentrate

3 l

Compressed air working pressure

8 - 12 bar

Acoustic power level

89.5 dB

Dimensions (width x depth x height)

960 x 1210 x 1450 mm

Net weight

330 kg

Maximum limiting number of washing process starts (service lock)

500 starts

TECHNICAL DATA

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT

As a standard, the washer is equipped with:

- perforated basket for adding the granulate to water and for recovering the granulate during exchange of water

- 25 kg of WULKAN MIX granulate (packed in a plastic bag and a cardboard box)

- 30 litres of WULKAN TURBO washing concentrate (3 plastic containers, 10 litres each)

- rubber anti-slip mat

- plastic upper protective cover

WULKAN MIX GRANULATE

This is a mixture of specially selected small round pieces made of biodegradable plastic, with various diameters, weight
and hardness. Due to diverse weights and diameters, the pieces distribute uniformly in water in the form of a
suspension. The mixture was developed by the KART Company based on many years of experience and tests and
ensures the best washing effect without damaging the wheel rim. The quantity of granulate delivered with the washer as
a standard equipment is enough to wash about 10000 wheels. During washing and cleaning of the washer almost all
granulate is recovered. To start the washer it is enough to fill it with 20 kg of granulate. The remaining 5 kg is supplied
for making-up losses during washer operation. To ensure correct operation of the washer and the best washing results it
is important to keep the required level of the working medium. The WULKAN MIX granulate due to its properties
practically does not wear out; it is only necessary to add some granulate in order to keep its required quantity in the
washing mixture.

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