Always remember to recycle. Tennant Company PO Box 1452 Minneapolis, MN 55440 Phone: (800) 553--8033 or (763) 513--2850 www.tennantco.com Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice. E2000, 2003, 2007 Tennant Company. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Tennant 1550 (08- -07)
Avoid contact with battery acid. WARNING: Disconnect Battery Cables Before Use manufacturer supplied or approved Servicing Machine. replacement parts. All repairs must be performed by a qualified service person. Do not modify the machine from its original design. Tennant 1550 (12- -03)
Do not lift machine when batteries are installed. SAFETY LABEL The safety label appears on the machine in the location indicated. Replace label if it becomes damaged or illegible. WARNING LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE RECOVERY TANK DOME Tennant 1550 (01- -07)
Clean Interim Main Charge Mode Cleaning Power Meter Main Power Circuit Pump Breaker Brush Restorative Pressure Transport Cleaning Meter Mode Brush Motor Circuit Vacuum Breaker Transport Transport Fast Slow Reverse Drive Motor Speed Speed Circuit Breaker Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
Use gallon markers on side of tank to indicate fill level (Figure 4). NOTE: Check that the solution tank fill port filter is installed before filling. FIG. 5 NOTE: Be certain to position spray bar ”FRONT” label facing forward. FIG. 4 Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
TRANSPORTING MACHINE Operating machine without using cleaning functions. 1. Raise brush lift lever and engage lock block. 2. Activate main power switch. 3. Press drive switch towards transport mode symbol (Figure 10). FIG. 7 FIG. 10 Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
4. Select cleaning mode by pressing the restorative/ reverse drive trigger (Figure 13). interim cleaning switch (Figure 16). FIG. 13 FIG. 16 7. To stop the machine, position the machine on a level surface and gradually release the control grips. Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
FIG. 18 baseboard. 7. To operate machine in reverse, raise brush lever 5. When turning, it may be necessary to turn pump and pull reverse drive trigger (Figure 19). switch off and raise brush lift lever. Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
For a complete list of accessory tools see the OPTIONS section in this manual. FIG. 21 NOTE: When cleaning upholstery, always check cleaning instructions sewn in the furniture by manufacturer. Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
Continue this pull and push method with a 2--4 inch overlap. WARNING: Do Not Pick Up Flammable Materials Or Reactive Metals. FIG. 27 Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE -- 36 VOLTS OUTPUT CURRENT -- 25 AMPS FIG. 30 AUTOMATIC SHUT--OFF CIRCUIT FOR LEAD ACID DEEP CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING NOTE: For optimum machine operation, keep batteries charged at all times. Never leave batteries discharged for lengthy periods. Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
(Figure 35). level (A) in each battery cell. The level should be 1 cm (3/8 in) from the bottom of sight tubes (B) (Figure 33). Add distilled water if needed. DO NOT OVERFILL. FIG. 35 FIG. 33 Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
Observe the spray pattern for any blockage (Figure 40). d. Clean or replace defective spray tips (See MONTHLY MAINTENANCE). FIG. 37 7. Clean machine housing with an all purpose cleaner and damp cloth (Figure 38). FIG. 40 FIG. 38 Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
Twist out the six quick-release spray and pull out main circuit breaker button. tips. Soak the spray tips in an acetic acid solution for up to six hours. Do not use pointed objects to unplug tips, damage will occur (Figure 42). Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
(Figure 47). This will determine the charge level and condition of the batteries. If one or more of the battery cells test lower than the other battery cell (0.050 or more), the cell is damaged, shortened, or is about to fail. Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
After cleaning, apply a coating of clear battery post protectant to the terminals and cable connections. 5. Check for loose or worn cables. Replace if worn. Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
Vacuum hose(s) disconnected from vac- Connect hoses or call for service. uum shoes or recovery dome. Drain hose plug is not fully inserted into Insert drain hose plug and tighten. drain hose. Loose or failed gasket(s). Contact Service Center. Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
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Charge cycle not completed. Let charge until fully charged. Faulty charger. Replace charger. Short run time. Batteries not fully charged. Charge batteries. Bad battery cell(s). Replace battery. Batteries need maintenance. See BATTERY MAINTENANCE. Faulty charger. Replace battery charger. Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
SOLUTION PUMP 6.9 bar (100 psi), 36V 76dB(A) DECIBEL RATING AT OPERATOR’S EAR, INDOORS ON CARPET TOTAL POWER CONSUMPTION 36V, 50A max. MACHINE DIMENSIONS 1190 mm (47.0 in) 1370 mm 710 mm (54.0 in) (28.0 in) Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
DRIVE BAT. BRUSH 10 A MOTOR BRUSH BREAKER 60 A MAIN NEGATIVE BREAKER STANDOFF DRIVE MOTOR DRIVE MOTOR VOLTAGE OUTPUT (3) 12 VOLT BATTERIES 10V REVERSE 36VDC 14V RESTOR. 23V INTERIM CHARGER CHARGER PLUG PLUG SWITCH Tennant 1550 (12- -03)
ASSEMBLY, SPRAY BAR 603092 DREPLACEMENT TIP 11002 FOR ∇ 201008 150933 FITTING, QDC/04PM 201015 DSEAL, SPRAY TIP 150615 FITTING, 04PM CLOSE 150430 FITTING, 1/8M X 1/4F, 90° ELBOW ∇ ASSEMBLY INCLUDED IN ASSEMBLY D RECOMMENDED STOCK ITEMS Tennant 1550 (09- -03)
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