Place “WET FLOOR” signs when operating near hard floors. – Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately. – Follow mixing and handling instructions on chemical containers. 4. Before leaving or servicing machine: – Stop on level surface. – Turn off machine. Tennant 1620 (11–99)
20. Inline Clean Water Filter 30. Detachable Side Brush CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS Main Power Variable Solution Battery Meter Speed Flush Brush Pressure Dual Brush Set Speed Reverse Meter Fast Speed Read Manual Solution Side Brush Before Operating Mist Slow Speed Tennant 1620 (06–99)
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface and turn off machine. 2. Unlatch and open battery compartment hood. Remove metal seal plate covering battery compartment. Position battery tray and spacers as shown (Figure 1). FIG. 3 Tennant 1620 (06–99)
Dry Mode the other days. FIG. 5 2. High Traffic Areas: Alternate Dry and Mist Modes every other day. 3. Extremely High Traffic Areas: Use Dry Mode at mid-week and Mist Mode the other days to prevent soil buildup. Tennant 1620 (11–99)
2. Turn off main power switch. 3. Twist off fill-port plug and fill solution tank with clean water, 60 C (140 F) maximum temperature (Figure 8). The fill-port tube shows water level. Solution tank capacity is 20 gallons. FIG. 10 FIG. 8 Tennant 1620 (12–98)
Inspect main brush for entangled debris. Check that spray bar is connected. Inspect spray tips for proper spray pattern (See Maintenance). FIG. 14 ATTENTION: For first time users, operate at a slower speed until maneuvering becomes easy. Tennant 1620 (10–98)
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BRUSH HEIGHT. of green zone (Figure 17). If brush pressure adjustment is necessary, see ADJUSTING BRUSH HEIGHT. 6. To operate machine in reverse, pull reverse trigger. 7. To stop machine, release control grips. Tennant 1620 (10–98)
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(Figure 21). when necessary. 6. If the cleaning path leaves streaks in mist mode, spray tip cleaning is required. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. FIG. 21 Tennant 1620 (05–99)
1. For optimum cleaning results, adjust side brush batteries charged at all times. Never leave batteries height so the outer 1/3 of the brush bristles touch discharged for lengthy periods. the floor (Figure 24). WARNING: Moving parts. Turn off power before working on machine. Tennant 1620 (11–99)
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If needed, add distilled water. DO NOT fill beyond bottom of sight tube. FIG. 27 5. With charger disconnected from machine, plug charger’s power cord into a grounded wall outlet (Figure 28). Tennant 1620 (05–99)
FIG. 30 2. Clean battery tops to prevent corrosion (See Battery Maintenance). 3. Check for loose or corroded battery cables. 4. Remove inline strainer filter and clean. Make sure solution is empty before removing filter (Figure 33). Tennant 1620 (01–99)
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Check motors for carbon brush wear, replace carbon unplug spray tips (Figure 35). brushes if worn to a length of 10mm (0.38 in) or less. Contact an Authorized Service Center for motor maintenance. FIG. 35 6. Inspect brushes for wear. Replace if worn. Tennant 1620 (11–99)
NOTE: Do not allow baking soda solution to enter battery cells. FIG. 39 c. Use wire brush to clean terminal post and cable connections. 2. Drain solution tank of all water, tilt back machine to completely drain (Figure 40). Tennant 1620 (01–99)
Stock Items are clearly identified with a bullet preceding the parts description. See example below: FIG. 41 4. Remove filter bowl, located under machine, and empty (Figure 42). FIG. 42 5. Disconnect spray bar and shake out water through spray tips (Figure 43). Tennant 1620 (06–99)
Battery compartment seals and gaskets Replace seals and gaskets. are defective. Hood lid is loose. Tighten lid. Battery charge level is low. Charge batteries. Do not run machine when battery meter is in the red zone. Continued on next page. Tennant 1620 (09–98)
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Faulty pump switch. Contact Service Center. Faulty pump or solenoid. Contact Service Center. Short run time. Batteries not fully charged. Charge batteries. Defective batteries. Replace battery. Batteries need maintenance. See Battery Maintenance. Faulty charger. Replace battery charger. Tennant 1620 (05–99)
762mm (30 in) includes side brush DRIVE SYSTEM Transaxle, .2 hp, 24V BRUSH/WHEEL BLOWER MOTOR 1.5 hp, 1725 rpm, 24V, 50A, 1119W BATTERIES 2–12V, 215AH RUN TIME PER CHARGE Up to 3 hours DECIBEL RATING AT OPERATOR’S EAR, 67dB(A) INDOORS ON CARPET Tennant 1620 (06–99)
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PIN, CLEVIS .5 X 2.5 231020 HUB, SIDE BROOM 200252432 SCREW, M6 X 1.0 X 10 SET 140626 PIN, HITCH 600560 BRACKET, PIVOT, SIDE BROOM RECOMMENDED STOCK ITEMS 578187000 SCREW, M6 X 1.0 X 12 ASSEMBLY INCLUDED IN ASSEMBLY Tennant 1620 (09–98)