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Tennant T5e Operator's Manual

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Automatic Scrubber
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9002337
Rev. 00 (10-2006)
*9002337*
www.tennantco.com

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  • Page 1 Automatic Scrubber Operator Manual International 9002337 Rev. 00 (10-2006) *9002337* www.tennantco.com...
  • Page 2 Minneapolis, MN 55440 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 TENNANT COMPANY, Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....MACHINE DIMENSIONS ....Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Do not modify the machine from its original must be replaced by the manufacturer or its design. service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. WARNING: Spinning Brush. Keep Hands Away. Turn Off Power Before Working On Machine. Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 5: Safety Labels

    Hazard. Batteries Emit Hydrogen 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)

  • Page 6: Machine Components

    28. Cylindrical Brush Scrub Head 11. Solution Tank Level/Drain Hose 12. Rear Fill Port 13. Recovery Tank Support Stand 14. Circuit Breaker Panel 15. FaST--PAK Carton Compartment 16. Batteries 17. Off--Aisle Wand Solution Hose Coupler 18. Recovery Tank Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 7: Control Panel Components

    8. Off--Aisle Wand on/off Switch (option) 3. Start Triggers 9. FaST System on/off Switch (option) 4. Brush Pressure Meter 10. Main Power on/off Key Switch 5. Control Console Height Adjustment Lever 11. Hour Meter 6. Speed Control Knob Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • 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 (10- -06)

  • Page 9: How The Machine Works

    Stripping Pad (Brown) - - Used for stripping of floor finish to prepare the floor for recoating. Heavy Duty Stripping Pad (Black) - - Used for aggressive stripping of heavy finishes/sealers, or very heavy duty scrubbing. FIG. 5 Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 10: Installing Brushes/Pads

    2. Attach the pad to the pad driver before installing the driver. Secure pad with centerlock (Figure 8). FIG. 11 3. Attach idler plate to the brush end that has the double row of bristles (Figure 12). Install brush. FIG. 8 Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 11: Installing Fast--Pak Carton

    ATTENTION: For Conventional Scrubbing, only use commercially approved cleaning detergents. Machine damage due to improper detergent usage will void the manufacturer’s warranty. WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard. Never Use Flammable Liquids. FIG. 14 Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 12: Adjusting Control Console Height

    - Foam Scrubbing (FaST model): Make sure the solution tank is filled with cool clean water only. - Foam Scrubbing (FaST model): Ensure that all conventional cleaning agents are drained and rinsed from solution tank. FIG. 20 Tennant T5e (10- -06)
  • Page 13 (Figure 23). FIG. 25 NOTE: 45--60 meters per minute is the recommended scrubbing speed. 10. To stop scrubbing, release the triggers, raise the scrub head and squeegee and turn the key to the off position. FIG. 23 Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 14: Emergency Stopping

    6. When leaving the machine unattended, remove the key and set the parking brake, if equipped. 7. If the machine detects a fault, the battery meter will blink a fault code (See BATTERY METER LED FAULT CODES). FIG. 28 Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 15: Circuit Breakers / Fuses

    7.5 A -- Off--aisle wand pump (located in control console) FIG. 30 3. Using the hose adapter, connect the squeegee hose to the wand hose (Figure 31). FIG. 29 FIG. 31 4. Attach the off--aisle wand to the hoses (Figure 32). FIG. 32 Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 16: Draining And Cleaning Tanks

    4. After scrubbing, turn off the wand switch and squeeze the trigger for five seconds to relieve the water pressure before disconnecting the solution hose. FIG. 38 WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard. Do Not Pick Up Flammable Materials Or Reactive Metals. Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 17: Draining Solution Tank

    The charger will display a sequence of codes. One of the codes will either read “GEL” or “Acd” (Figure 41). GEL = Set for sealed/maintenance free batteries Acd = Set for wet/lead acid batteries FIG. 41 Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 18: Using The On--Board Battery Charger

    If the charger detects a problem, the charger will display an error code (See ON--BOARD BATTERY CHARGER ERROR CODES). FIG. 43 5. Connect the charger’s AC power supply cord into a properly grounded receptacle (Figure 44). Tennant T5e (10- -06)

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

    AC power supply cord first. FIG. 46 5. Connect the charger’s AC power supply cord into a properly grounded receptacle. 6. Connect the charger’s DC cord into the machine’s battery receptacle (Figure 47). Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 20: Adjusting Scrub Head Brushes

    Lock 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 FIG. 49 required. 8. Reconnect drive motor wire. Tennant T5e (10- -06)
  • Page 21 Retighten hex screw (Figure 56). FIG. 53 3. Recheck brush pattern. NOTE: Replace brushes when bristles are worn to 15 FIG. 56 5. Recheck brush pattern. NOTE: Replace brushes when bristles are worn to 15 Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 22: Machine Maintenance

    3. Remove the recovery tank float shut--off screen FIG. 62 and clean (Figure 59). 7. Inspect the cylindrical brushes for wear. Rotate brushes from front--to--rear every 50 hours (Figure 63). Replace when worn to a length of 15mm. FIG. 59 Tennant T5e (10- -06)
  • Page 23 12. Inspect the condition of the scrub head skirt, replace if worn or damaged (Figure 68). FIG. 65 Cylindrical Brush Model Disk Model 10. Check the condition of the squeegee blade wiping FIG. 68 edge (Figure 66). Rotate blade if worn (See SQUEEGEE BLADES). Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 24: Monthly Maintenance

    Make sure the solution tank is empty before removing filter. FIG. 74 6. Clean the parking brake clamp with a cleaning solvent. 7. Check the machine for loose nuts and bolts. FIG. 71 8. Check the machine for leaks. Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 25: Battery Maintenance

    2. Clean the batteries to prevent battery corrosion. Use a scrub brush with a mixture of baking soda and water (Figure 76). FOR SAFETY: When cleaning batteries, wear FIG. 78 protective gloves and eye protection. Avoid contact with battery acid. FIG. 76 Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 26: Motor Maintenance

    (Figure 80) FIG. 81 2. Remove the injector assembly from clamps (Figure 82). FIG. 80 MOTOR MAINTENANCE Contact an Authorized Tennant Service Center for carbon brush replacement. FIG. 82 Unthread the black plastic filter housing and replace Carbon Brush Replacement Hours the orifice plate and filter (Figure 83).

  • Page 27: Jacking Up Machine

    11° ramp incline at a ramp length of 3.7m (12 ft), use tie- -down straps to secure machine and block machine wheels. FIG. 86 Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 28: Recommended Stock Items

    4. Operate the FaST system as normal until the foaming stops. This step could take anywhere from 5--10 minutes. 5. Remove the valve coupling and connect the storage plug (Figure 89). FIG. 89 6. Drain the recovery and solution tanks and store machine. Tennant T5e (10- -06)

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Clean solution tank filter 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)
  • Page 30 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)

  • Page 31: Battery Meter Led Fault Codes

    Four Battery lockout. 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 (10- -06)

  • Page 32: Machine Specifications

    GRADE LEVEL, MAX. 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)

  • Page 33: Machine Dimensions

    800 mm Disk Disk Disk 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 (10- -06)

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