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Tennant T5E Operator's Manual

Tennant T5E Operator's Manual

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T5e
Automatic Scrubber
Operator Manual
International
9002337
Rev. 04 (11-2008)
*9002337*
www.tennantco.com
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  • Page 1 Automatic Scrubber Operator Manual International 9002337 Rev. 04 (11-2008) *9002337* www.tennantco.com Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 2: Machine Data

    Phone: (800) 553- -8033 or (763) 513- -2850 www.tennantco.com FaSK--PAK is US registered trademark of Tennant Company. Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice. Copyright E 2006, 2007, 2008 TENNANT COMPANY, Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Tennant T5e (03- -08) Home...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....MACHINE DIMENSIONS ....Tennant T5e (11- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Do not modify the machine from its original order to avoid a hazard. design. WARNING: Spinning Brush. Keep Hands Away. Turn Off Power Before Working On Machine. Tennant T5e (11- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 5: Safety Labels

    Gas. Keep Sparks And Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment Open When Charging. SPINNING BRUSH LABEL - - Located on scrub head WARNING: Spinning Brush. Keep Hands Away. Turn Off Power Before Working On Machine. Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 6: Machine Components

    24. Pad Release Plunger 12. Rear Fill Port 25. Pad Driver Window 13. Recovery Tank Support Stand 26. Scrub Head Skirt 14. Circuit Breaker Panel 27. Parking Brake (option) 28. Cylindrical Brush Scrub Head Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 7: Control Panel Components

    -H2O system on/off switch (ec- -H2O Model) 5. Control Console Height Adjustment Lever 10. ec- -H2O system indicator light (ec- -H2O Model) 6. Speed Control Knob 11. Main Power on/off Key Switch 12. Hour Meter Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 8: Machine Installation

    Four 6 volt, 235A/20h deep cycle batteries. Maximum battery dimensions: 190 mm W x 275 mm L x 284 mm H. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, remove the key and set the parking brake, if equipped. Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 9: How The Machine Works

    Performs well on buildup, grease, or tire marks. Polishing Pad (White) - - Used to maintain highly polished or burnished floors. Buffing Pad (Red) - - Used for light duty scrubbing without removing floor finish. Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 10: Installing Brushes/Pads

    (Figure 7). FIG. 9 4. To remove the pad driver, raise the scrub head and push the pad release plunger downward (Figure 10). 2 mm FIG. 7 FIG. 10 Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 11: Installing Fast--Pak

    FIG. 14 BRUSHES). 3. When the supply hose is not in use, connect the storage plug to prevent the FaST system from drying out and clogging up the hose. (Figure 15). FIG. 15 Tennant T5e (03- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 12: Filling Solution Tank

    H2O model: Press the ec- -H2O system switch to the on ( I ) position (Figure 19). FIG. 17 NOTE: The ec- -H2O system indicator light will not turn on until the machine starts scrubbing. Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 13 (Figure 24). Do not operate brush pressure button (Figure 21). the machine in the red zone, floor damage or brush motor overload may result. FIG. 21 FIG. 24 Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 14: Emergency Stopping

    ATTENTION: (ec- H2O model) Do not allow solution tank to run dry. ec- H2O module failure may result if operated without water for an extended period. FIG. 26 FIG. 27 Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 15: Battery Meter

    The hour meter records the number of total hours the brush motors have been powered on. Use the hour meter to determine when to perform recommended maintenance procedures and to record service history (Figure 30). See MACHINE MAINTENANCE. FIG. 30 Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 16: Off--Aisle Wand Setup And Operation

    FIG. 33 WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard. Do Not Pick Up Flammable Materials Or Reactive Metals. Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 17: Draining And Cleaning Tanks

    3. Remove the recovery tank cover and rinse out the tank (Figure 38). FIG. 41 FIG. 38 4. Clean the float shut-off screen located inside the recovery tank (Figure 39). FIG. 39 Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 18: Charging Batteries

    Acd = Set for wet/lead acid batteries FIG. 44 5. Connect the charger’s AC power supply cord into a properly grounded receptacle (Figure 45). NOTE: The machine will not operate when charging. FIG. 42 Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 19: On--Board Battery Charger Error Codes

    E03 reappears check battery or re- sulfated or faulty battery. place it. Safety timer exceeded maximum charging Replace battery. time. Interrupts charging cycle. Possible internal short circuit. Contact Service Center. Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 20: Using An Off- -Board Battery Charger

    ATTENTION: Do not disconnect the charger’s DC cord from the machine’s receptacle when the charger is operating. Arcing may result. If the charger must be interrupted during charging, disconnect the AC power supply cord first. FIG. 50 Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 21: Cylindrical Brush Model

    6. Raise the scrub head and pull the machine away. 7. Observe the brush pattern on floor. If the brush pattern is uneven or tapered, adjustment is required. 8. Reconnect drive motor wire. Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 22: Machine Maintenance

    Retighten hex screw (Figure 57). FIG. 59 3. Remove the recovery tank float shut--off screen and clean (Figure 60). FIG. 57 5. Recheck brush pattern. NOTE: Replace brushes when bristles are worn to 15 FIG. 60 Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 23 Cylindrical Brush Model FIG. 65 9. Wipe the squeegee blades clean (Figure 66). Store the squeegee assembly in the raised position to prevent blade damage. Cylindrical Brush Model FIG. 63 FIG. 66 Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 24: Monthly Maintenance

    1. Remove the solution tank filter from underneath the machine and rinse out the screen (Figure 72). Make sure the solution tank is empty before removing filter. Cylindrical Brush Model Disk Model FIG. 69 FIG. 72 Tennant T5e (03- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 25: Battery Maintenance

    FIG. 75 6. Clean the parking brake clamp with a cleaning solvent. FIG. 77 7. Check the machine for loose nuts and bolts. 8. Check the machine for leaks. Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 26: Squeegee Blades

    12/14 slotted edge for maximum water pickup. 6 Slots on one edge FIG. 81 MOTOR MAINTENANCE 12/14 Slots on Contact an Authorized Tennant Service Center for opposite edge carbon brush replacement. FIG. 78 Carbon Brush Replacement Hours Drive Transaxle Motor...

  • Page 27: Fast System Maintenance

    4. Turn the key to the on ( I ) position. FIG. 83 Replace the water and air filter. An 8mm hex wrench required to install new water filter (Figure 84). Water Filter (50 Mesh/Brown) Air Filter (50 Mesh/Brown) FIG. 84 Tennant T5e (11- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 28: Jacking Up Machine

    4. Open the recovery tank cover to promote air circulation. ATTENTION: Do not expose machine to rain, store indoors. 5. If storing machine in freezing temperatures, follow the FREEZE PROTECTION instructions below. Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 29: Freeze Protection

    (Figure 90). When the antifreeze is visible, press the according to local waste disposal regulations. switch again to turn off the module. 5. The machine is now ready for scrubbing. FIG. 90 Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 30: Recommended Stock Items

    FOR SAFETY: Avoid eye contact with antifreeze. RECOMMENDED STOCK ITEMS Wear safety glasses. Refer to the Parts List Manual for recommended stock items. Stock Items are clearly identified with a bullet preceding the parts description. See example below: Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Discharged batteries Charge batteries Clogged solution valve Remove valve and clean Solution flow control knob set too low Adjust solution control flow knob Loose screw on control knob Calibrate knob and retighten screw. Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 32 Drain solution tank. Remove solution tank filter, clean and reinstall Clogged detergent orifice/filter screen Replace orifice/filter screen (See FaST SYSTEM MAINTENANCE) Clogged FaST solution inlet filter Contact Service Center FaST Pump fuse blown Replace 7.5A fuse Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 33: Battery Meter Led Fault Codes

    Recharge batteries immediately. Eight Controller tripped. Contact Service Center. High battery voltage reading. Check battery connections. No Bars Sleep mode. Turn key to restore. Bars Rippling Throttle engaged at start up. Release triggers. Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 34: Machine Specifications

    Scrubbing 5% (3°), Transporting 8% (5°) * Run times are based on Continuous Scrubbing Run Times. ** Sound levels (ISO 11201) as recommended by the American Association of Cleaning Equipment Manufacturers (AACEM) and OSHA. Tennant T5e (10- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 35: Machine Dimensions

    Cylindrical Cylindrical 1,357 mm 1,408 mm 1,471 mm 1,399 mm 1,399 mm 645 mm 737 mm 838 mm 711 mm 864 mm 908 mm 1,051 mm 1,185 mm 1,051 mm 1,185 mm Tennant T5e (09- -08) Home Find... Go To..

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