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Tennant 443C Operator's Manual

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443C
Operator Manual
MM294
578-748
Rev. 05 (06–93)

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  • Page 1 443C Operator Manual MM294 578-748 Rev. 05 (06–93)
  • Page 2 D The machine is maintained with TENNANT supplied or equivalent parts. Parts and supplies may be ordered by phone or mail from any TENNANT parts and service center, distributor, or from any of the TENNANT subsidiaries. Before ordering parts or supplies, be sure to have your machine model number and serial number handy.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ......POWER WAND ....443C MM294 (12–91)
  • Page 4 CONTENTS 443C MM294 (10–91)

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    – Avoid Moving Parts. Do Not Wear Loose Jackets, Shirts, Ties, Or Sleeves When Working On Machine. CAUTION: To warn of hazards or unsafe − Use TENNANT Supplied Or Equivalent practices which could result in minor Replacement Parts. personal injury.
  • Page 6 FOR SAFETY LABEL – LOCATED ON THE FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL – LOCATED ON MACHINE HANDLE FRAME. THE SOLUTION TANK COVER. 07143 MOVING PARTS LABEL – LOCATED ON THE HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE LABEL – LOCATED SCRUB HEAD. ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE MACHINE. 443C MM294 (6–92)

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Casters – (2) rear, 6 in (150 mm) dia (1) front, 2.5 in (65 mm) dia SYSTEM REFILL FLUID CAPACITIES Combined Solution/Recovery tank – 8 gal (30 L) DIMENSIONS 20 in (510 mm) 30 in (760 mm) 35 in (890 mm) 07130 443C MM294 (10–91)

  • Page 8: Operation

    G. Brush Down Pressure Knob B. Solution Tank Cover H. Control Panel C. Power Cord Machine Handle D. Drain Hose J. Squeegee Height Adjustment Ring E. Rear Caster K. Double Scrub Latch F. Scrub Head Lift Lever 443C MM294 (6–93)

  • Page 9: Mode Switch

    The double scrub latch locks the squeegees up. The lever is located on the front of the scrub. Pull up on the lever and hook it onto the frame above the scrub head. 443C MM294 (6–93)

  • Page 10: Squeegee Height Adjustment Ring

    This makes maneuvering the machine easier. 4. Pour the specified amount of detergent into When the machine is sitting and not being used, the solution tank. Use TENNANT detergents raise the scrub head. This prevents the brush for best results. Do not use more detergent from getting a flat spot.

  • Page 11: Preparing Floor For Scrubbing

    DO NOT the floor. The outside squeegee will bend APPLY TOO MUCH PRESSURE or the over and touch the inside squeegee. squeegees will smear the floor and wear prematurely. 443C MM294 (10–91)
  • Page 12 A. Solution Tank Cover A. Scrub Head Lift Lever B. Fill Area B. Brush Down Pressure Knob 11. When finished scrubbing, turn off the vacuum fan switch and raise the scrub head by stepping on the scrub head lift lever. 443C MM294 (10–91)

  • Page 13: Double Scrubbing

    DRAINING AND CLEANING THE SOLUTION TANK 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and place the machine next to a floor drain.. 06217 SCREEN FILTER A. Solution Tank B. Screen Filter 443C MM294 (6–93)

  • Page 14: Post-Operation Checklist

    Be sure the scrub head is raised. - Freeze protect machine if it will be stored or transported in areas where solution in the system may freeze and damage the components. See FREEZE PROTECTION under STORAGE INFORMATION. 443C MM294 (10–91)

  • Page 15: Options

    2. Pull the vacuum hose off the solution tank, and firmly insert the hose cuff from the power wand hose into the tank. 06601 HARD FLOOR WAND A. Cleaning Tool B. Brush 06816 CONNECTING ATTACHMENT HOSE A. Wand Attachment Hose B. Solution Tank 443C MM294 (12–91)
  • Page 16 7. If the hard floor wand is difficult to push or does not pickup the solution properly, adjust the roller wheels on the tool by turning the black adjustment knob. 06604 ADJUSTING ROLLER WHEELS A. Adjustment Knob B. Roller Wheels 443C MM294 (12–91)

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Six month and yearly maintenance is recommended to be performed by The DAILY, WEEKLY, and MONTHLY technicians from your authorized TENNANT maintenance requirements listed here may be Service Center. Six month maintenance performed without tools by the machine operators.

  • Page 18: Monthly Cleaning Of Scrub Head

    1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. WARNING: Hazardous Voltage. Shock Or Electrocution Can Result. Unplug Power Cord Before Working On Machine. 2. Remove the scrub head assembly from the machine. 06631 FLUSHING SQUEEGEE HOUSING A. Hose B. Scrub Head 443C MM294 (12–91)

  • Page 19: Scrub Brush

    REPLACING OR ROTATING SCRUB BRUSH 1. Unplug the machine and raise the scrub head by stepping on the scrub head lift lever with your foot. WARNING: Hazardous Voltage. Shock Or Electrocution Can Result. Unplug Power Cord Before Working On Machine. 443C MM294 (12–91)

  • Page 20: Solution Dispensing Tube

    1. Unplug the machine. Disconnect the solution feed hose from the quick disconnect by pulling back on the knurled sleeve of the female disconnect until the male fitting releases. 443C MM294 (12–91)

  • Page 21: Solution Screen Filter

    3. Reach into tank and unscrew the screen WARNING: Hazardous Voltage. Shock filter from fitting by turning to the left. Or Electrocution Can Result. Unplug Power Cord Before Working On Machine. 2. Remove the scrub brush. 3. Disconnect the solution hose quick disconnect. 443C MM294 (12–91)

  • Page 22: Squeegee Blades

    2. Raise the scrub head by stepping on the B. Scrub Head scrub head lift lever with your foot. 6. Pull the spring located above the squeegee height adjustment ring down and remove the scrub head from the machine. 443C MM294 (12–91)

  • Page 23: Storage Information

    NOTE: Use a dry cloth to help get a grip on the process, but run your selected cleaning squeegee blade end to pull the blade out of the solution through the system to purge all scrub head. anti-freeze before starting the cleaning process. 443C MM294 (12–91)

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Foam builds up in cover area Excessive or improper chemical Drain tank and refill with proper and/or foam exits motor used dilution louvers Solution level too high Reduce solution level below chain Air leak in cover gasket Repair or replace 443C MM294 (12–91)

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