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5280 Scrubber Operator and Parts Manual Model No.: 610678 610679 - PAC 610168 Rev. 02 (10-04)
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Parts and supplies may be ordered by phone or mail Serial No.- from any authorized parts and service center, distributor or from any of the manufacturer’s E2000, 2002, 2004 Tennant Company Printed in U.S.A. subsidiaries. This machine will provide excellent service. However, the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if: The machine is operated with reasonable care.
Avoid contact with battery acid. Away. Turn Off Power Before Working On Use manufacturer supplied or approved Machine. replacement parts. All repairs must be performed by a qualified service person. Do not modify the machine from its original design. Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
Located on the recovery tank cover. FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless operator manual is read and understood. MOVING PARTS LABEL - - Located on scrub head WARNING: Spinning Brush. Keep Hands Away. Turn Off Power Before Working On Machine. Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
D. Scrub Head Access Cover L. Squeegee E. Solution Tank Fill Opening M. Scrub Head Lift Pedal F. Batteries N. Scrub Head Release Pedal G. Recovery Tank Cover O. Squeegee Leveling Knob H. Solution Tank Drain Hose Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear be in full operation for accurate reading (See protective gloves and eye protection when MACHINE OPERATION). Charge batteries if handling batteries and battery cables. Avoid necessary. contact with battery acid. Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
3. Connect the vacuum hose to the squeegee assembly. Loop the hose as shown using the hose clip provided (Figure 5). FIG. 7 4. Push machine forward again to check blade deflection, readjust squeegee leveling knob as necessary. FIG. 5 Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
4. Open access cover on front of scrub head. Turn machine. drive plate until pin slot is visible (Figure 10). 2. Raise the scrub head with the scrub head lift pedal (Figure 13). FIG. 10 FIG. 13 Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
2. Remove the fill--port cover at the front of the machine and fill solution tank to the opening screen with clean water, 60_C (140_F) maximum (Figure 19). 1.5 mm (.062 in) FIG. 16 FIG. 19 Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
ATTENTION: Use only recommended detergents. Machine damage due to improper detergent usage PRE- -OPERATION CHECKS will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Contact your Tennant Sales Representative for detergent 1. Sweep floor and pick up any material which could recommendations. become wrapped around scrub brush.
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8. Rotate control grips in either direction and push machine forward to begin scrubbing. The scrub brush will assist in propelling the machine forward (Figure 27). FIG. 24 FIG. 27 WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard. Do Not Pick Up Flammable Materials Or Reactive Metals. Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
(Figure 30). FIG. 32 NOTE: If ES indicator light remains on, drain tanks and clean ES filter located in recovery tank. 3. Drain and flush recovery and solution tanks as needed (See DRAINING TANKS). FIG. 30 Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
2. Disconnect squeegee vacuum hose from discharge indicator in this red zone, battery squeegee assembly (Figure 35). damage will result. FIG. 35 FIG. 33 9. ES SCRUBBING: Drain tanks and clean ES filter if ES indicator light remains on. Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
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Scrub floor with brush side of wand and vacuum up solution with squeegee side of wand (Figure 41). WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard. Do Not Pick Up Flammable Materials Or Reactive Metals. FIG. 38 FIG. 41 Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
4. Remove and rinse off the float shut-off screen machine, stop on level surface and turn off located in recovery tank (Figure 46). machine. DRAINING RECOVERY TANK 1. Remove recovery tank drain hose from hose hook (Figure 43). FIG. 46 FIG. 43 Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
Lift solution tank cover and flush out protective gloves and eye protection when solution tank with clean water. Rinse filter at handling batteries or battery cables. Avoid contact bottom of solution tank (Figure 50). with battery acid. Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
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(Figure 53). again. The level should be approximately 1 cm from the bottom of the fill--port (B) (Figure 55). Grounded Add distilled water if needed. DO NOT OVERFILL. 3 Hole Outlet Ground Pin FIG. 53 FIG. 55 Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
Make sure skirt height is 1.5 mm (.062 in) from floor all away around scrub head with 2. Remove and clean the float shut--off screen pad/brush installed (Figure 61). located in the recovery tank (Figure 58). Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
6. Check the machine for loose nuts and bolts. 7. Check the machine for leaks. FIG. 63 9. Recharge the batteries after a total of 30 minutes of use or more (See CHARGING BATTERIES). Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
75% CHARGED d. After cleaning, apply a coating of clear battery post protectant to the terminals and cable 1.185 50% CHARGED connectors. 1.148 25% CHARGED 5. Check for loose or worn cables. Replace if worn. 1.110 DISCHARGED Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
6. Replace or rotate blade end for end to allow a new HEAD SKIRT HEIGHT). edge to face foward. 7. Replace retainer band and secure with clamp. 8. Check squeegee for proper deflection (See LEVELING SQUEEGEE). Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
4. Place a block behind each main wheel to prevent machine from rolling. 5. Place tie--down straps over the top of machine to prevent it from tipping. It may be necessary to install tie-down brackets to the floor of your trailer or truck. Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
RUN TIME PER CHARGE Up to 3 hours DECIBEL RATING AT OPERATOR’S EAR, INDOORS ON TILE. 71 dB(A) MACHINE DIMENSIONS 724 mm 1181 mm (46.5 in) (28.5 in) 984 mm (38.75 in) 546 mm (21.5 in) Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
SCREW, SELF TD UNITED EL 579101 HEAD WAND E150 P1545S 579102 DBRUSH WAND 2- -ROW 579103 RETAINER WAND BLADE 579187 CLIP SPRING 32MM ∇ ASSEMBLY 579109 WAND, SINGLE BEND 31.8 INCLUDED IN ASSEMBLY D RECOMMENDED STOCK ITEMS Tennant 5280 (10- -04)
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