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TENNANT A60
OPERATING MANUAL
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A60
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  • Page 1: 1043504 Rev

    TENNANT A60 OPERATING MANUAL TENNANT English 1043504 rev 01 - 1 - Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 2 TENNANT A60 Supplier: Tennant N.V. Postal address: PO Box 6 5400 AA Uden The Netherlands Visiting address: Industrielaan 6 5405 AB Uden The Netherlands Contact: +31 (0)413 241 111 +31 (0)413 241 222 Internet: www.tennant-europe.com E-mail: europe@tennantco.com Part number of this manual: 1043504 rev 01...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TENNANT A60 CONTENTS GENERAL ................................5 1.1. P .............................5 URPOSE OF THE SWEEPER 1.2. O ................................5 PERATORS 1.3. E ..............................5 MISSION DATA 1.4. S ......................6 UPPLIER DATA ON IDENTIFICATION PLATE 1.5. F ..........................6 UNCTIONALITY DESCRIPTION 1.6. V ..............................7 EHICLE LAY 1.7. T ......................7...
  • Page 4 ALFUNCTIONS OVERVIEW PM10 CERTIFICATE ............................70 GENERAL INFORMATION MAINTENANCE ....................71 14.1. A ............................71 BOUT MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE SWEEPING BRUSHES.....................72 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A60........................73 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE ..........................75 250- /500- / 1000 HOURS MAINTENANCE .....................76 ENGINE MAINTENANCE..........................78 19.1. M ....................78 ANUFACTURER AND ENGINE IDENTIFICATION 19.2.

  • Page 5: General

    The A60 sweeper vehicle is used for cleaning paved surfaces. 1.2. Operators In this manual "the operator" refers to anyone who comes into contact with the A60 sweeper or any of its components under operational circumstances. The organization itself should ensure that every operator is sufficiently qualified to work with this type of vehicle and is capable of taking the stipulations and safety aspects into account.

  • Page 6: Supplier Data On Identification Plate

    E-mail: europe@tennantco.com Identification plate The identification plate of the A60 is attached on the (lower) side of the passenger seat. 1.5. Functionality description The A60 is a sweeper vehicle, exclusively designed for the cleaning of paved surfaces. The refuse in front of the vehicle is collected beneath the vehicle by two brushes. There it is sucked through the suction mouth and transported to the dirt hopper.

  • Page 7: Vehicle Lay-Out

    TENNANT A60 1.6. Vehicle lay-out Figure1: Machine lay-out A60 1.7. Table with technical specifications Vehicle mass 2600 kg Mass of the third brush unit 160 kg Length 3850 mm Height 1990 mm Height with tipped hopper 3710 mm Width 1300 mm Max.

  • Page 8: Vehicle Accessories

    TENNANT A60 Diesel engine output 4 cylinders 74 kW (3000 rev/min) Diesel engine cylinder capacity 4 cylinders 2970 cc Engine speed in sweeping mode 1050 – 1700 rev/min Maximum gradient Guaranteed acoustic capacity level L 99 dB(A) Average sound pressure level in the cabin L...

  • Page 9: Service And Warranty

    1) Maintenance and/or repairs are not carried out strictly according to the instructions. 2) Repairs, other than those mentioned in the service manual, - are not carried out by service engineers of Tennant N.V. or its official dealer - have been carried out by the customer's service engineers without written permission from Tennant N.V.

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    Please read and understand this manual carefully before carrying out any work with or on the A60 sweeper vehicle. If necessary, this must be confirmed by the signature of the operator. For questions or remarks please contact Tennant N.V.

  • Page 11: Safety

    Therefore, any person involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of the A60 sweeper vehicle must read the safety regulations and measures described in this chapter and adhere to them.

  • Page 12: General Safety Regulations

    TENNANT A60 2.2. General safety regulations » The operator must always observe the safety aspects and pictograms in this user's manual and the safety symbols fixed to the vehicle. The prescribed safety procedures must always be carried out in the correct sequence.

  • Page 13: Safety Regulations For Taking Into Use/Starting

    » It is prohibited to modify the vehicle yourself. » Only use original components, accessories and lubricants. These have been designed, approved and released especially for the vehicle by Tennant N.V. 2.3. Safety regulations for taking into use/starting Before starting »...

  • Page 14: Safety Regulations During Operation

    TENNANT A60 Starting » Only start and operate the vehicle from the driver's seat. » Before starting: engage the hand brake, and set all operating functions to neutral. » Check all instruments after starting. Starting with jump cables » Connect the positive to the positive and the negative to the negative (mass cable).

  • Page 15: Safety Regulations For Maintenance

    TENNANT A60 Driving up gradients » Driving on gradients is not recommended. However, if driving on gradients is inevitable, observe the following regulations: Drive carefully and slowly when working on gradients or uneven terrain! Increased risk of overturning! » Do not drive up any gradients that exceed the vehicle's maximum climbing capability (15%).
  • Page 16 Only original replacement hydraulic hoses from Tennant N.V. guarantee that the proper hose type is used at the applicable place. Working on the engine »...

  • Page 17: Safety Regulations For Transport

    » Protect the vehicle from rolling off, shifting or overturning on a transport vehicle. Towing the vehicle See Chapter 8. Not observing the regulations above is considered as gross negligence. Tennant N.V. cannot be held liable for any damage if you do not observe the safety regulations and measures mentioned above.

  • Page 18: Safety Provisions

    TENNANT A60 2.7. Safety provisions The vehicle is fitted with a number of automatic and manual safety provisions to guarantee the safety of people and the vehicle. 2.7.1. Automatic provisions These safety provisions have been/are activated automatically and must not be neutralized in any way.

  • Page 19: Hand-Operated Provisions

    TENNANT A60 » Hydraulically-powered steering mechanism The vehicle can still be steered if the diesel engine should break down. The steering mechanism does offer more resistance, but the vehicle can be steered without damaging the system. » When the suction fan is engaged it is not possible to tip the dirt hopper.

  • Page 20: Emergency Situations

    The vehicle will come to a complete standstill immediately and all functions will be switched off. The A60 sweeper vehicle is equipped with three emergency stops: one in the cabin on the dashboard one on the remote control...

  • Page 21: Instruments

    TENNANT A60 3. INSTRUMENTS Tennant N.V. has devoted a great deal of care to the instruments. With the operator in mind it has been tried to keep the whole conveniently arranged with the various switches in logical positions and easily accessible. The operator will experience many of the symbols, meters and functions as natural and self-explanatory.

  • Page 22: Forward/Reverse Selector

    The A60 is now disengaged. Forward By lifting and moving the handle forwards, the A60 is engaged forwards. Reverse By lifting and moving the handle backwards, the A60 is engaged in reverse. 3.3. Steering column function switch (figure 2, No. 10) Horn...
  • Page 23 TENNANT A60 Windscreen wiper. Neutral position. Windscreen wiper. Interval position. The interval frequency can be adjusted by switch no. 6 (fig. Windscreen wiper. Constant active wiping mode. To activate the full legal vehicle road lights, switch no. 22 on the central cab switchboard (fig.

  • Page 24: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    TENNANT A60 3.4. Steering wheel adjustment (fig. 2, no. 8) Figure5: Steering wheel adjustment The steering wheel adjustments are illustrated upside down on the adjustment handle. Lift the handle = Adjust the height of the entire steering column. Push the handle down = Adjust the wheel.

  • Page 25: Central Cab Switchboard

    TENNANT A60 3.5. Central cab switchboard (figure 2, No. 16) Suction fan rpm Emergency stop Brushes rpm Joystick suction mouth front-flap Joystick LHS brush Joystick RHS brush Sprayers on brushes Water pump Brush rotation Suction fan Pressure adjustment LHS brush...

  • Page 26: The Front Dashboard

    TENNANT A60 3.6. The front dashboard Figure 7: Front dashboard Monitor/lcd-scherm Information display Blower / Airco on/off Wiper interval switch Radio Ignition / start key Hand brake 3.6.1. Monitor/lcd screen To get a view of the back and the bottom (at the brushes) of the machine while operating,...
  • Page 27 TENNANT A60 Power LED - When the LED lamp is turned on, it indicates power on and stand-by mode Power switch - Putting the gear into reverse, the monitor automatically shows the view caught by the camera 1 Remote-controller - Point the remote-controller towards the sensor on the front...
  • Page 28 TENNANT A60 Menu options SCALE While driving, the distance from other cars or any objects behind can CONTROL be measured through the electronic scale To set up the scale, please follow the instruction as below: Press the “MENU” button Move the cursor to the “SCALE” with the “CH” button Press the “CA.
  • Page 29 TENNANT A60 CONTRAST The contrast of the screen can be adjusted with this option CONTROL Press the button “MENU” Select the “CONTRAST” button by the button “CA. SEL” Adjust it by the button “CH” Press the button “MENU” when you finish the setting up the...

  • Page 30: Information Display

    3.7.1. Main screen The screen layout definition for the main screen is shown in Figure 10 and in Figure 11. Figure 10: main screen lay-out A60 Figure 11: screen lay-out, all possible icons changed color English 1043504 rev 01...

  • Page 31: Icon Definitions

    TENNANT A60 3.7.1.1. Icon definitions Table 2 describes for each icon on the screen what information it relates to and the changes of the icons depending on the information received by the display from the CAN-bus. Refer to Figure 11 for the numbering references.
  • Page 32 TENNANT A60 Icon Description Supplementary Information Battery This icon indicates whether the battery is charging or not. When the battery is not charging the icon lights up red. Engine pre-glow This icon indicates whether the engine is pre-glowing or not. When the engine is pre-glowing this icon lights up orange.

  • Page 33: Audible Alarms

    TENNANT A60 Icon Description Supplementary Information Water tank level dial A graphical display of the water tank level. The hand will rotate and indicate the actual water tank level. When the level is below 100 liters the icon in the dial starts blinking red on and off with an interval time of 1 sec and an audible alarm will sound.
  • Page 34 TENNANT A60 Icon Description Pre-alarm Alarm Fuel tank level Intermittent alarm. Intermittent alarm. [liters] 1 second on, 1 second off. 3 seconds on, 0.5 second off. The alarm can be The alarm can be acknowledged by pressing the acknowledged by pressing the enter ( ) key on the display.

  • Page 35: Display Layout Secondary Screen

    TENNANT A60 3.7.2. Display layout secondary screen The screen layout definition for the second (secondary information) screen is shown in Figure 12: secondary screen lay-out A80 Icon Description Supplementary Information Screen title The title of the screen. This will not change.

  • Page 36: The Pop-Up Menu

    TENNANT A60 3.7.3. The Pop-up Menu When in any of the two main screens the ESC key ( ) on the display is pressed a pop-up menu will appear on the screen that enables the user to adjust settings of the display or to gather extra system information.

  • Page 37: Display Settings

    TENNANT A60 3.7.3.1. Display Settings Press the enter key ( ) when the display settings option is highlighted in the menu to open the display settings screen. In this screen the user can change the values for the backlight intensity and the keypad lighting intensity.

  • Page 38: Change Time

    TENNANT A60 Figure 15: language selection 3.7.3.3. Change time Press the enter key ( ) when the change time option is highlighted in the menu to open the change time screen. In this screen the actual time as it is displayed on the main screen can be adjusted.

  • Page 39: Diagnostics

    ) when the service login option is highlighted in the menu to open the service login password screen. Access to the service screen is protected by a password. Only Tennant engineers or Tennant service engineers will have access to this screen. Press the ESC key ( ) to return to the main screen.

  • Page 40: Information

    TENNANT A60 3.7.3.6. Information Press the enter key ( ) when the Information option is highlighted in the menu to open the information screen. This screen displays the version of the software installed on the display. Press the ESC key ( ) to return to the main screen.

  • Page 41: Joystick Operation

    TENNANT A60 3.8. Joystick operation (figure 6, No. 4 - 6) The joysticks on the central dashboard operate the suction nozzle front valve and the brushes. The middle joystick (fig. 21, no. 4) operates the nozzle front valve: pull backwards to open the front valve.

  • Page 42: The Remote Control

    TENNANT A60 3.10. The remote control (figure 2, no. 16) The dirt hopper and the hopper door are operated by pressing the buttons on the remote control. When tipping begins, the hopper door always automatically opens first. Therefore a full hopper cannot be tipped.

  • Page 43: Accessories

    TENNANT A60 3.10. Accessories Several accessories have been fitted in the cabin for the operator's convenience. » Air conditioning system (fig. 2, no. 4 and fig. 7, no. 3) For operation please refer to the original operating manual. » Ventilation system When the ventilation system is activated air circulates within the cabin and prevents dust from being sucked in.

  • Page 44: Vehicle Operation

    TENNANT A60 4. VEHICLE OPERATION Always observe the safety regulations and measures described in section 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.7. Before entering traffic, the operator should be sufficiently familiarized with the handling of the sweeper vehicle. This applies particularly to the large steering radius (60°) and the hydraulic drive mechanism.

  • Page 45: Starting The Vehicle

    TENNANT A60 4.2. Starting the vehicle The vehicle can only be started when: • the driver is seated, • the hand brake is engaged, and • the forward / reverse selector is in neutral (N). 1) Occupy the driver's seat.

  • Page 46: While Driving

    TENNANT A60 4.4. While driving While driving, the driver must check the following functions of the vehicle and engine regularly to prevent damage: Information Display (see section 3.7) » Check the symbol on the main screen of the information display for the current fuel...

  • Page 47: The Sweeping Procedure

    TENNANT A60 5. THE SWEEPING PROCEDURE Always observe the safety regulations and measures described in section 2.2, 2.4 and 2.7. Sweeper vehicles are mainly used to clean public roads. The type of refuse usually consists of litter, sand, grit and leaves. The dust that develops during sweeping is settled by continuously spraying it with water.
  • Page 48 TENNANT A60 Suction power The vehicle's suction power is determined by the diesel engine's speed. Under standard conditions and at engine speeds between 1300-1500 revs/min, wear, fuel consumption and noise levels will be reasonably attuned to the vehicle's performance. Suction mouth Larger pieces of rubbish or large amounts of leaves can be sucked in through the front of the suction mouth which can be opened by means of the joystick (fig.
  • Page 49 TENNANT A60 Outside temperature Because the water is heated permanently by the hydraulic fluid coolers which are located in the water tanks it is possible to sweep in temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius. However, only use this option if circumstances actually warrant it.
  • Page 50 TENNANT A60 Moving the sweeping unit can also be used very effectively to: sweep up to and past parked vehicles (Technique B) • avoid obstacles, and • sweep on the left • Technique B Figure 25: Sweeping technique B Outer corners Two techniques can be used to sweep sharp outer corners.

  • Page 51: Start Sweeping

    TENNANT A60 5.2. Start sweeping 1) Bring the vehicle to a halt. 2) Put the forward / reverse selector in neutral (N). 3) Switch on the beacon. 4) Switch on the vehicle lights. 5) Switch on the work lights. 6) Switch on the suction fan.

  • Page 52: Stop Sweeping

    TENNANT A60 5.3. Stop sweeping 1) Bring the vehicle to a halt. 2) Put the forward / reverse selector in neutral (N). 3) Move the brushes underneath the middle of the vehicle by means of the joysticks (fig. 21, no. 5 & 6).

  • Page 53: Using The Third Brush (Optional)

    TENNANT A60 5.4. Using the third brush (optional) The third brush is located at the front of the vehicle. Adapt the driving and sweeping pattern to this brush attachment. In order to achieve good sweeping results, the third brush must always be used in combination with the brushes as described in section 5.1.

  • Page 54: Emptying The Dirt Hopper

    TENNANT A60 5.5. Emptying the dirt hopper When the dirt hopper contains excess water, this can be drained off by opening the discharge opening (the folded-up rubber hose) on the right hand side of the vehicle. The operator must be absolutely sure that •...

  • Page 55: Using The High-Pressure Lance

    TENNANT A60 6. USING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LANCE The high-pressure lance (optional) can be used to clean the sweeper vehicle with water from the water tanks. In this way the necessary cleaning work can be carried out in every desired location. The connections for the high-pressure lance are at the rear of the cabin on the right- hand side.

  • Page 56: Using The Manual Hydraulic Pump

    TENNANT A60 7. USING THE MANUAL HYDRAULIC PUMP The manual hydraulic pump is located behind at the LHS at the rear of the sweeper on top of the hydraulic tank and shielded by a triangular hatch (fig. 27). In case of a malfunction of the...

  • Page 57: Towing The Sweeper Vehicle

    TENNANT A60 8. TOWING THE SWEEPER VEHICLE If it is necessary to tow the vehicle, the hydraulic system on the rear axle and the hand brake must be deactivated. Is there a diesel engine failure? Then first follow the "Using the manual hydraulic pump"...

  • Page 58: Daily Maintenance And Checklist

    Tip the hopper completely, and Secure the hopper with the safety pins. For other maintenance refer to the service manual supplied with the A60. 9.1. Checkpoints before sweeping A fixed number of points must be checked every day before the vehicle is used. This is done to ensure that risks are kept to a minimum once the vehicle is being operated.
  • Page 59 TENNANT A60 5) Hydraulic fluid level Check the hydraulic fluid level on the gauge in the engine compartment, on the rear left between the hydraulic tank and the engine. Contact a technician if the hydraulic fluid level deviates. 6) Air filter indicator Check the air filter indicator on the right-hand side of the diesel engine on the air inlet case.

  • Page 60: Settings

    TENNANT A60 9.2. Settings For good sweeping results a correct setting of the following: • the suction mouth, • the brush angle, and • the brush pressure is essential 9.2.1. Adjusting the suction mouth The degree of suction power is influenced by the setting of the suction mouth.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Brush Angle

    TENNANT A60 9.2.2. Adjusting the brush angle The brushes can be set at a forward and sideways angle in relation to the surface that has to be swept. The correct setting depends on several circumstances such as the condition of the litter, the surface or the brush wear.

  • Page 62: Maintenance After Sweeping

    TENNANT A60 9.3. Maintenance after sweeping A number of fixed maintenance tasks must be carried out daily after sweeping is completed. For this maintenance work the high-pressure lance (optional) or a high-pressure cleaner can be used. Chapter 6 contains a detailed description of the use of the high-pressure lance (optional).

  • Page 63: Machine Storage

    TENNANT A60 10. MACHINE STORAGE If the machine will not be used for more than 30 days, proceed as follows; 1. Follow the procedure “maintenance after sweeping” (section 9.3). 2. Lubricate the machine thoroughly and apply grease to unpainted surfaces. Pull the pistons of the hydraulic cylinders in as far as possible.

  • Page 64: Integrated Air Conditioning/Heating System

    TENNANT A60 11. INTEGRATED AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING SYSTEM 11.1. Setting the temperature of the heater (5P1) and the airco system (5P2) Temperature setting heater (heater switched: lamp out 1 on) Press “Set” once. • Go to 5P1 with the arrow keys.

  • Page 65: Parameter Settings

    TENNANT A60 11.2. Parameter settings The parameters are set by Tennant N.V. The set values are listed below. For the sake of completeness and if necessary for use by a technician, here follows a brief description of setting the parameters. However, we advise you not to alter the parameter settings.

  • Page 66: Maintenance Of Integrated Air Conditioning/Heating System

    End users who are not in possession of a STEK certificate are not authorized to carry out any repairs on the airco system. For service and maintenance please contact Tennant N.V. or a STEK certified company. Tennant N.V. is a STEK certified company.

  • Page 67: Malfunctions

    TENNANT A60 12. MALFUNCTIONS 12.1. Error codes machine controller The machine controller (see Figure 32) is located behind the co-driver seat. On this controller there a positions 2 LED’s. A green LED lights up when the machine is switched on and a red LED starts blinking if an error is active.
  • Page 68 TENNANT A60 ■ Error code F-N-R failure: 0 0 _ _ 0 0 _ _ 0 0 _ _ 0 0 _ _ F-N-R failure (2 blinks) Malfunction of the forward or reverse switch o Solution: Check the wiring of the FNR-switch.

  • Page 69: Malfunctions Overview

    TENNANT A60 12.2. Malfunctions overview When the A60 is not functioning as expected, it is important to determine the cause. The malfunctions table below can be a guideline for the systematic and effective localization and repair of malfunctions. Malfunctions must always be reported to a technician.

  • Page 70: Pm10 Certificate

    TENNANT A60 13. PM10 CERTIFICATE English 1043504 rev 01 - 70 - Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 71: General Information Maintenance

    In the event that further information is required, please contact Tennant N.V. All parts should be replaced with authentic Tennant N.V. parts or parts of similar quality. If repairs are carried out unprofessionally or incorrect parts are used, the CE designation lapses irrevocably.

  • Page 72: Replacing The Sweeping Brushes

    TENNANT A60 15. REPLACING THE SWEEPING BRUSHES Gloves must be worn when replacing the brushes, to prevent injuries to the hands. No one may be in the vicinity of the vehicle when the sweeping gear is being adjusted or moved.

  • Page 73: Maintenance Schedule A60

    TENNANT A60 16. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A60 daily weekly 250 hrs 500 hrs 1000 hrs 1500 hrs notes Engine + components Check oil Change oil Replace oil filter Replace fuel filter Replace fuel pre-filter Check air filter Clean pre-filter Check fan belt...
  • Page 74 TENNANT A60 All points of maintenance mentioned in this schedule are dealt with in Sections 4 and 5. 1. Q8 Formula Top Turbo Diesel 10W-40 or oil of similar quality 2. In heavy dust circumstances more frequent. 3. Check correct level fleetguard DCA 60L and top up if necessary.

  • Page 75: Weekly Maintenance

    TENNANT A60 17. WEEKLY MAINTENANCE The following safety measures must be complied with at all times during maintenance. » The engine must be switched off. » The handbrake must be engaged. » The power must be disconnected at the main switch.

  • Page 76: 500- / 1000 Hours Maintenance

    TENNANT A60 18. 250- /500- / 1000 HOURS MAINTENANCE The maintenance items mentioned in this section apply to the 250, 500 and 1000 hour services. The maintenance items for each service can be found in the maintenance schedule in Section 3. The original manufacturer documentation for the engines is included.
  • Page 77 TENNANT A60 10. Hydraulic fluid and filters - Change the hydraulic fluid and filters in the hydraulic tank This should be done for the first time after 250 hours and then after every subsequent 1000 hours - Check the hydraulic hoses for the aspects mentioned in section 2.9 of the operating manual under the heading “Changing hydraulic hoses”...

  • Page 78: Engine Maintenance

    TENNANT A60 19. ENGINE MAINTENANCE 19.1. Manufacturer and engine identification The identification plate shown is applied directly on the engine. It contains all the references and indications needed for a safe operation. Figure 33: Engine identification A. Manufacturer identification H. Maximum power (kW) B.

  • Page 79: Technical Information

    TENNANT A60 19.2. Technical information Figure 34: Engine A. Oil cooler Oil sump Exhaust manifold B. Turbo Suction manifold Water manifold C. EGR valve M. Water pump High pressure injection pump D. “Waste-gate” valve Transmission belt Injector E. Heat expansion valve P.

  • Page 80: Specifications

    TENNANT A60 19.3. Specifications These technical data and specifications refer exclusively to standard VM MOTORI S.P.A. engines. Model R754 EU4 GENERAL DATA Cycle Four stroke diesel Total displacement litres 2.970 Number of cylinders Intake Turbocharged and inter-cooled circuit (Dry) air filter...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    TENNANT A60 19.5. Troubleshooting The information below is provided to facilitate the identification and solution of possible anomalies and failures which may occur during operation. Some of these problems can be solved by the user, while others require specific technical skills or abilities; therefore they should be exclusively dealt with by qualified technicians with extensive experience in the specific sector of intervention.
  • Page 82 TENNANT A60 Problem Cause Remedy Dirty or faulty injectors Replace the injectors Emission of black Faulty turbo charging turbine Replace the turbine smoke from the exhaust pipe Oil level too high Adjust the oil level Light emission of white Worn segments...

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