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5100 Automatic Electric Scrubber Operator and Parts Manual Model No.: 609454 – 230V 609677 – 240V EMC TENNANT COMPANY Commercial Products 12875 RANSOM STREET HOLLAND MI 49424 U.S.A. 609637 FAX: 1–800–678–4240 Rev. 00 (01-00) CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1–800-982-7658 Home Find... Go To..
Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. – Use care when reversing machine. Grounding Edge/hole – Always follow safety and traffic rules. – Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately. – Do not carry riders on machine. Tennant 5100 (01–00) Home Find... Go To..
3. Tighten thumb knobs securely. ATTENTION: The use of supplies other than those 4. Connect vacuum hose from machine to squeegee recommended by manufacturer may cause assembly ( Figure 4 ). damage. FIG. 4 Tennant 5100 (04–97) Home Find... Go To..
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7. Release the brush lift pedal from transport position while holding scrub head off pad driver ( Figure 10 ). FIG. 6 4. Plug power cord into a grounded wall outlet (Figure 7). Grounded Outlet FIG. 10 Grounding Edge/hole FIG. 7 Tennant 5100 (01–00) Home Find... Go To..
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– DO NOT use substitutes. Consult an authorized distributor to assist you with the recommended cleaning chemicals. WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tank(s). Tennant 5100 (01–00) Home Find... Go To..
2. Lower squeegee assembly by moving squeegee lift knob to the right ( Figure 18 ). FIG. 16 FIG. 18 3. Turn on main power, vacuum and solution switches ( Figure 19 ). Tennant 5100 (01–00) Home Find... Go To..
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1. Fill recovery tank with 3.5 gal. (13L) when filling 10. During brief stops, simply release triggers and the solution tank. brush and solution flow will stop automatically. 11. On last scrubbing pass, turn off solution switch just prior to stopping machine. Tennant 5100 (01–00) Home Find... Go To..
( Figure 25 ). To increase or decrease the maximum solution flow, turn adjustment knob. Adjustment knob is located near brush lift pedal ( Figure 23 ). FIG. 25 Tennant 5100 (01–00) Home Find... Go To..
4. Replace drain hose plug securely when empty. 5. When done scrubbing, rinse recovery tank, ball float screen and ESt filter if equipped. Remove screens if necessary. Tennant 5100 (01–00) Home Find... Go To..
Store squeegee in the up position to prevent squeegee damage. 6. Clean machine housing with a nonabrasive, nonsolvent cleaner. 7. Inspect power cord for damage. If damaged, replace power cord immediately. Coil cord neatly after each use. Tennant 5100 (01–00) Home Find... Go To..
4. Place a block behind each rear wheel. 5. Place tie–down straps over top of machine and secure straps to floor. It may be necessary to install tie–down brackets to the floor of your trailer or truck. Tennant 5100 (01–00) Home Find... Go To..
Defective tank gasket. Replace gasket. Loose drain hose plug. Tighten drain plug. Recovery tank lid not in place. Properly position lid. Loose vacuum motor. Contact Service Center. Tennant 5100 (08–97) Home Find... Go To..
8 Amp nominal BRUSH MOTOR .6 h.p., 175 rpm, 230V/240V, 3.6A VACUUM MOTOR .66 h.p., 2–stage 5.7”, 230V/240V, 2.2A, 496W WATER LIFT 114cm/45 inch DECIBEL RATING AT OPERATOR’S EAR, INDOORS ON TILE. 69.5dB(A) Tennant 5100 (01–00) Home Find... Go To..
OPTIONAL KITS PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. DKIT, ESt (EXTENDED SCRUB) DKIT, ESt & WAND PUMP 603169 603168 DKIT, WAND PUMP DKIT, HOUR METER 603170 603330 ESt KIT 12 13 Tennant 5100 (01–00) Home Find... Go To..
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