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Tennant 5700EE Operator's Manual

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5700EE
(Electric)
(10000000- -
)
Walk- -Behind Scrubber
Operator Manual
R
ES Extended Scrub System
North America / International
331535
Rev. 00 (09-2006)
*331535*
www.tennantco.com

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  • Page 1 5700EE (Electric) (10000000- - Walk- -Behind Scrubber Operator Manual ES Extended Scrub System North America / International 331535 Rev. 00 (09-2006) *331535* www.tennantco.com...
  • Page 2 PO Box 1452 Minneapolis, MN 55440 Phone: (800) 553--8033 or (763) 513--2850 www.tennantco.com FaST- -PAK is a US registered and unregistered trademark of Tennant Company. Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice. Copyright E 1998--2000, 2002--2006 TENNANT, Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..STORAGE INFORMATION ....FREEZE PROTECTION ....5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 4 INDEX ........5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    - - Turn off machine and remove key. This machine is designed solely for scrubbing dirt 5. When servicing machine: and dust in an indoor environment. Tennant does - - Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose not recommend using this machine in any other jackets, shirts, or sleeves when environment.
  • Page 6 FOR SAFETY LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SOLUTION OPERATOR CONSOLE. TANK COVER. 10066 FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE OPERATOR CONSOLE. BATTERY CHARGING LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SOLUTION TANK. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 7: Operation

    Tennant representative. - Order parts and supplies directly from your authorized Tennant representative. Use the parts manual provided when ordering parts. - After operation, follow the recommended daily and hourly procedures stated in the MAINTENANCE CHART.

  • Page 8: Machine Components

    H. Squeegee leveling knob Parking brake (option) J. Recovery tank drain hose K. Solution tank hose L. Support arm M. Stop arm N. Batteries O. Scrub head P. Scrub brush access cover Q. Scrub brush idler door 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 9: Control Panel Symbols

    Circuit breaker #1 Recovery tank full Circuit breaker #2 Scrub brushes down and on Circuit breaker #3 Scrub brushes up and off Circuit breaker #4 Battery charge Circuit breaker #5 Scrub brush pressure Circuit breaker #6 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 10: Controls And Instruments

    K. On-off key switch L. Machine on light M. Circuit breakers N. Squeegee lever O. Power kill switch (option) P. Steering height adjustment latch Q. Solution tank hose R. Recovery tank drain hose S. Speed reduction knob (option) 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 11: Steering Handles

    Backward: Rotate the handles toward you. Turning: Push the machine in the direction of the turn with the steering handles. The machine will turn on the swivel casters. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 12: Solution Flow Lever

    POWER WAND SWITCH (OPTION) The power wand switch turns on and off the power wand solution system. On: Press the top of the switch. The switch will light up. Off: Press the bottom of the switch. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 13: Recovery Tank Full Light

    NOTE: The reading on the battery discharge indicator is not accurate when the machine is first powered on. Operate the machine a few minutes before reading the charge level of the batteries. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 14: Brush Pressure Gauge

    On machines serial number 017946 and above, the light is located in the scrub brush switch. On machines below serial number 017946, the light is located above the scrub brush switch. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 15: Scrub Brushes Switch

    MACHINE ON LIGHT The machine on light comes on when the machine is powered on with the on-off key switch. The machine on light goes off when the machine is powered off. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 16: On-Off Key Switch

    SPEED REDUCTION KNOB (OPTION) The speed reduction knob adjusts the machine’s maximum travel speed. To reduce the maximum travel speed, turn the knob to the left. To increase the maximum travel speed, turn the knob to the right. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 17: Power Kill Switch (Option)

    40 A Heavy duty vacuum fan 25 A Machine propel 10 A Machine controls 20 A Scrub brush 35 A Heavy duty disk scrub brush 20 A Scrub brush 35 A Heavy duty disk scrub brush 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 18: Solution Tank Hose

    The arm is released by pulling up on it. STOP ARM The stop arm prevents the solution tank from fully closing when the tank is lowered. Push the arm in to lower the solution tank completely. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 19: Squeegee Down Pressure Cams

    PARKING BRAKE (OPTION) The parking brake is controlled with a foot pedal and a release lever located by the squeegee. Set: Push down on the foot pedal. Release: Pull up on the release lever. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 20: How The Machine Works

    By rotating the handles towards you the machine propels backward. When using the ES mode, the dirty solution in the recovery tank is filtered and returned to the solution tank to be reused. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 21: Pre-Operation Checklist

    - Drain and clean the recovery tank. - ES machines; drain and clean the solution tank and ES filter. Rinse level sensors. - Empty and clean the debris tray. (if applicable). - Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 22: Starting The Machine

    STARTING THE MACHINE 1. Turn the machine power on. 2. Release the machine parking brake, if your machine has this option. FILLING THE TANKS 1. Start the machine. 2. Drive the machine to the filling site. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 23 Make sure the ES system is on. If you do not want to use the ES system, make sure the ES system is off. DO NOT fill the recovery tank. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)
  • Page 24 For specific recommendations, contact your Tennant representative. WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tank(s). 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 25: Normal Scrubbing

    Polishing pad -- This white pad is for polishing floors. Maintains a high gloss. Use for buffing very soft finishes and lower traffic areas, or use for polishing soft waxes on wood floors. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)
  • Page 26 1. Start the machine. 2. Drive the machine to the area to be scrubbed. 3. Lower the squeegee to the floor with the squeegee lever. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 27 6. Drive the machine forward and scrub as required. WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause an explosion or fire. Do not pickup. 7. Adjust brush pressure for cleaning application with the scrub brushes switch, while watching the brush pressure gauge. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 28: Double Scrubbing

    Let the solution remain on the floor for 15 to 20 minutes. Then make a second pass scrubbing with the squeegee down. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 29: Stop Scrubbing

    OPERATION STOP SCRUBBING 1. Release the steering handles. 2. Raise the scrub brushes with the scrub brushes switch until the scrub brushes down light goes off. 3. Raise the squeegee with the squeegee lever. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 30: Draining And Cleaning The Tanks

    2. Drive the machine next to a floor drain or sink. 3. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 4. Set the parking brake, if your machine has this option. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 31 8. ES mode: When the solution tank has completely drained, replace the drain hose plug in the solution tank drain hose and place the solution tank drain hose back onto the mounting clip on the machine. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)
  • Page 32 11. Lift the solution tank to reach the recovery tank. 12. Flush out the inside of the recovery tank with clean water. NOTE: Do not use steam to clean the tank. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 33 Clean by shaking dust or rinsing pleats with low pressure water. Insert the filter back in to the recovery tank when finished. NOTE: Be sure the vacuum filter is dry before reinstalling it in the machine. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)
  • Page 34 17. Pull up on the support arm and lower the solution tank. Push the stop arm in to completely lower the solution tank. 18. Cylindrical scrub head: Remove and clean the debris trough. Place the trough back in the scrub head. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 35: Stop The Machine

    OPERATION ON INCLINES Drive the machine slowly on inclines. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. The maximum rated climb and descent incline with empty tanks is 8_, with full tanks is 6_. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 36: Post-Operation Checklist

    - Drain and clean the recovery tank. - ES machines; drain and clean the solution tank and ES filter. Rinse level sensors. - Empty and clean the debris tray. (if applicable). - Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 37: Machine Troubleshooting

    Decrease brush pressure Poor propelling traction Tires slip on oily or waxed floors Check with TENNANT representative for advice Uneven brush down pressure Level scrub head Broken brush drive belts on cylindrical scrub head, replace belt 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 38: Options

    Do not pickup. 1. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 2. Set the parking brake, if your machine has this option. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 39 3. Remove the squeegee suction hose from the top of the squeegee. 4. Put together the wand and the wand hose. 10080 5. Connect the vacuum wand hose and the squeegee suction hose with the adapter. 6. Turn the machine power on. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)
  • Page 40 OPERATION 7. Lower the squeegee with the squeegee lever to turn the vacuum system on. 8. Vacuum the floor. 06599 9. When finished, raise the squeegee to shut off the vacuum. 10.Turn the machine power off. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 41 OPERATION 11. Remove the vacuum hose from the squeegee suction hose. 12. Reconnect the squeegee suction hose to the top of the squeegee. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 42: Power Wand

    FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 2. Set the parking brake, if your machine has this option. 3. Remove the squeegee suction hose from the top of the squeegee. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 43 Push the connector in until it stops. Pull on the hose to make sure it is connected. 6. Attach the other ends of the solution and vacuum hoses to the power wand. 7. Turn the machine power on. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)
  • Page 44 Scrub the floor with the brush side of the cleaning tool. 11. Vacuum up the solution by turning over the cleaning tool so the squeegee side is down. 06202 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 45 06604 12. When finished, switch the power wand off. 13. When finished, raise the squeegee to shut off the vacuum. 14. Disconnect the solution hose from the machine. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)
  • Page 46 15. Remove the vacuum hose from the squeegee suction hose. 16. Disconnect the other ends of the solution and vacuum hoses from the power wand. 17.Turn the machine power off. 18. Reconnect the squeegee suction hose to the squeegee. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Check motor brushes Scrub brush motors Check motor brushes 1000 Hours Propelling motor Check motor brushes Transaxle Check lubricant level SPL -- Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) GL -- SAE 90 weight gear lubricant 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 48: Lubrication

    The rear casters each have one grease fitting on the caster swivel. Lubricate the caster with a grease gun containing Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) every 100 hours of machine operation. TRANSAXLE Check the transaxle lubricant level every 1000 hours of operation by removing one of the orange filler plugs.

  • Page 49: Charging The Batteries

    27_C (80_ F). CHARGING THE BATTERIES 1. Drive the machine to a flat, dry surface in a well-ventilated area. 2. Turn the machine power off and set the parking brake if your machine has this option. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 50 6. Plug the charger connector into the battery connector. WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep covers open when charging. 7. Plug the battery charger into the wall outlet. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 51: Electric Motors

    MAINTENANCE NOTE: If the red “ABNORMAL CYCLE” lamp lights when the TENNANT charger is plugged into a wall outlet, the charger cannot charge the battery and there is something wrong with the battery. 8. The TENNANT charger will start automatically. When the batteries are fully charged, the TENNANT charger will automatically turn off.

  • Page 52: Scrub Head

    5. Pull the strap tight through the buckle, and attach the strap end to the skirt using the hook and loop fastener. 6. Raise the scrub head. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 53: Replacing The Scrub Head Skirt

    6. Pull the strap tight through the buckle, and attach the strap end to the skirt using the hook and loop fastener. 7. Adjust the skirt as stated in ADJUSTING THE SCRUB HEAD SKIRT. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 54: Cylindrical Brush Scrub Head Skirts

    3. Remove the retainer strip and hardware. 4. Replace the old skirt with a new skirt and mount in place with the retainer strip and hardware. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 55: Removing Or Replacing The Scrub Head

    FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 3. Remove the machine front cover. 4. Disconnect the solution line from the scrub head tee fitting. 5. Disconnect the wire harness. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 56 If not, turn the actuator tube until it does. Connect the actuator to the scrub head with the clevis pin. 12. Connect the wire harness. 13. Connect the solution line to the scrub head tee fitting. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 57: Leveling The Scrub Head

    Turn the adjustment screw until the scrub head measures level. Tighten the jam nut. 4. Install the machine front cover. 5. Cylindrical scrub head: Check the brush pattern as described in CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CYLINDRICAL BRUSH PATTERN. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 58: Scrub Brushes

    2. Turn the machine power off and set the parking brake if your machine has this option. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 3. Open the access cover on either corner of the scrub head. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)
  • Page 59 9. Lift the scrub brush into the drive plug. 10. Check to make sure the brush is securely mounted on the brush drive hub. 11. Close the scrub head access cover. 12. Repeat for the other brush. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 60: Cylindrical Brushes

    4. Pull the brush out of the scrub head. 5. With the double row end of the brush towards you, guide the brush onto the drive hub. NOTE: Use the double rows on the idler end of the brush. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 61: Checking And Adjusting Cylindrical Brush Pattern

    A polish mark will remain on the floor. 5. Raise the scrub head and move the machine away from the chalked area. Turn the machine power off. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 62 Pull the idle plug off the brush. B. While holding the flat end of the idler shaft with a wrench, loosen the mounting screw on the outside of the idler door. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 63: Solution System

    The recovery tank stores recovered solution. The recovery tank should be drained and cleaned daily. The outside of the tank can be cleaned with vinyl cleaner. Rinse and wipe off the level sensors daily.The level sensors are located inside the recovery tank. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 64: Solution Tank

    If the filters become dirty, the solution flow will be reduced. Check and clean these filters if necessary. NOTE: Do not use steam to clean the tank. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 65: Squeegee

    2. Turn the machine power off and set the parking brake if your machine has this option. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 3. Remove the squeegee suction hose from the squeegee. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 66: Installing The Squeegee Assembly

    1. Turn the machine power on. 2. Lower the squeegee. 3. Drive the machine forward, then turn the machine power off. 4. Look at the deflection of the squeegee blade, over the full length of the squeegee blade. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 67: Adjusting Squeegee Blade Deflection

    Turn the squeegee deflection cams clockwise to increase blade deflection. 6. Drive the machine forward again to check the squeegee blade deflection. 7. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Squeegee Guide Rollers

    FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 3. Loosen the two retention knobs, one at each end on the squeegee. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 69: Replacing Or Rotating The Front Squeegee Blade

    3. Remove the squeegee from the machine. See REMOVING THE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY. 4. Remove the rear squeegee blade and retainer. See REPLACING OR ROTATING THE REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 70 Do not overtighten. 10. Install the squeegee assembly on the squeegee pivot. See INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY. 11. Adjust the squeegee blade leveling and deflection as stated in LEVELING THE SQUEEGEE and ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE BLADE DEFLECTION. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 71: Belts And Chains

    Check the belt tension and wear every 100 hours of operation. STATIC DRAG CHAIN A static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine. The chain is attached to the transaxle. Make sure the chain is always touching the floor. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 72: Tires

    Only push a disabled machine for a very short distance and do not exceed 3.2 kp/h (2 mph). It is NOT intended to be pushed for a long distance or at a high speed. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 73: Transporting The Machine

    AND is 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. 5. Position the machine onto the truck or trailer as far as possible. If the machine starts to veer off the centerline of the truck or trailer, stop and straighten the machine. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 74 FOR SAFETY: When unloading machine off truck or trailer, use winch. Do not push the machine off the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. 5700EE 3315353 (9- -06)

  • Page 75: Machine Jacking

    4. Start the solution flow. Start the power wand solution system or ES system to circulate the washer solution through the components. 5. The washer solution does not need to be drained from the solution tank. 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Recovery tank capacity to full sensor 114 L (30 gal) Recovery tank capacity to top of tank 152 L (40 gal) Transaxle 90 weight gear lubricant capacity 1.42 L (1.5 qt) GVWR 690 kg (1520 lb) 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 77: General Machine Performance

    (I t (International) TIRES Location Type Size Pressure Front (2) Pneumatic 4.10/3.5 -- 6 415 to 450 kPa (60 to 65 psi) Front (2) Solid (option) 1.2/3.0--6 Rear, casters (2) Solid, non-marking 5 x 2 in 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 78: Machine Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS 1065 mm (42 in) 1600 mm (63 in) 1660 mm (65.25 in) 1090 mm (43 in) 720 mm (28.25 in) 10189 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

  • Page 79: Index

    Static drag, 69 Electric motors, 49, 75 Circuit breakers, 15 Electrical Batteries, 46–48 Charging batteries, 47–49 Circuit breakers, 15 Clean tanks, 19, 34 Detergent level, 19, 34 Draining and cleaning tanks, 29 Filling tanks, 22 ES switch, 11 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 80 Knobs, Squeegee leveling, 17 Latch, Steering height adjustment, 10 Leveling the scrub head, 55 Leveling the squeegee, 64 Levers Parking brake, 17 Solution flow, 10 Squeegee, 14 Lights Machine on, 13 Recovery tank full, 11 Scrub brushes down, 12 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 81 Support arm, 16 Specifications, 74–76 Scrub brushes, 56–61 Chargers, 75 Cylindrical, 58 Electric motors, 75 Adjusting pattern, 59–61 Machine capacities, 74 Replacing, 58 Machine dimensions, 74 Disk, 56 Machine performance, 75 Replacing, 56 Power type, 75 Tires, 75 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)
  • Page 82 Freeze protection, 73 Support arm, 16 Switches ES, 11 On-off key, 14 Power kill, 15 Power wand, 10 Scrub brushes, 13 Tanks Recovery, 61 Solution, 62 Tie down location, 72 Tires, 70–71 Pressure, 70 Specifications, 75 5700EE 331535 (9- -06)

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