How to setup & install a Mister Learn training center

PURPOSE

This document provides an overview of how to choose the best location for a Mister Learn training center. It also includes the training center kit contents and instructions for setting up the wiring, hardware, and furniture.

SAFETY

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Electrical safety gear
Dust control equipment (if drilling into masonry/brick)

Area Assessment

Installation can take place during operating hours
Work area must be taped off with delineator posts to protect customers and employees

PLACEMENT GUIDELINES

Perform a walkthrough with the RM and GM to pick the best location for the training center. Wherever the training center is placed, you will need to be able to run wiring back to the IT cabinet. Keep in mind the following:

The training center should be in the lounge and visible to customers. Do not place the training center in the manager’s office or in closets.
It should not get in the way of windows or customer seating.
It should add to the look of the lounge without making it feel cramped.
Do not choose a location that will require you to damage wood paneling, permanent decorations, or the building’s architecture.
If possible, avoid running wiring through brick walls.
Place near an existing outlet or power source if possible (such as support poles), keeping in mind the above guidelines.
One privacy panel is included in the training center kit, but you may need another panel to limit distractions (e.g., customers walking past). Email Training@mistercarwash.com to order another privacy panel.
Indicate final placement by sticking the LCD screen placeholder on the wall. Special instructions, such as wiring notes, can be written on the placeholder with a Sharpie.

NOTE: Installation should not start until after placement is finalized and approved by the RM and GM.

Training Center Examples

Use the pictures below for inspiration when considering where to place your Mister Learn training center. Notice how the examples use available empty space near doors and against walls that don’t have permanent fixtures or decorations. The locations are functional and visible to customers.

TRAINING CENTER KIT CONTENTS

WIRING AND HARDWARE SETUP

Desk Assembly

Begin by assembling the desk and placing it where you will be mounting the monitor. This will help you determine the proper height for the Cat 6 pass-through and monitor mount.
1. The monitor should be approximately 7 inches above the top of the desk.
2. The monitor mount should be approximately 9 inches above the top of the desk.
  - NOTE: If the desk is chipped, missing parts, or damaged in any way, contact Training@mistercarwash.com to order a replacement
3. Follow Mister standards by running the cable in the IT cabinet alongside other cables. This will make supporting these devices much easier in the future.
Patch and paint the wall where needed.

Installation—Receiver End

Mount the monitor on either side of the Cat 6 inline pass-through so that the pass-through is concealed when the monitor is pushed back (see Figure 1).
Mount the KVM receiver on the back of the monitor to the right side using heavy-duty Velcro so that the cable inputs are facing out (see Figure 1).
Use the 3-foot Cat 6 cable to connect the receiver to the pass-through in the wall.
Run the keyboard and mouse connections through the desk hole and then through the vertical space in the center mount before plugging into USB ports (see Figure 1).
Run the monitor’s HDMI cable and USB cable into the KVM ports.
Run the auxiliary cable from the KVM into the desk. Create a cable access on top of the desk where employees can plug in headphones. (see Figure 2).

Installation—Transmitter End

Place the Dell computer in the IT cabinet with the KVM transmitter on top, then connect the 1- foot HDMI cable and the 6-inch USB cable into their ports (see Figure 3).
Run the 6-foot Cat 6 cable from the non-CDE port on the 48-port switch down to the Dell computer, also being sure to follow the same pre-established cable runs in the cabinet frame. If all non-CDE ports are taken, contact IT for support.
Plug in the 12V power cable, then plug in the Cat 6 cable that was run to the training computer. A blue link light indicates a good connection.

FURNITURE SETUP

Place the cushion and chair cover on the chair.
Place the keyboard and mouse inside the desk.
To attach the privacy panel, you will need to drill guide holes into the desk before screwing on the privacy panel to avoid splitting the wood.
The attached privacy panel should look like Figure 5.
- NOTE: This task is easier with two people.

FINAL CHECKLIST

Make sure that everything is working:

The computer turns on
The monitor turns on
The touchscreen functions properly
The keyboard and mouse function properly
You can log in to Mister Learn using Internet Explorer as your browser
Mister Learn courses function properly (e.g., videos play, animations play, etc.)

After verifying everything above, lock up the keyboard and mouse inside the desk and give the key to the GM. If the key is lost, another store can make a copy. The Mister Learn training centers all use the same key.