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Tennant T16 Operator's Manual

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9008142
Rev. 02 (12-2011)
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  • Page 1 (Battery) Rider Scrubber Operator Manual The Safe Scrubbing Alternative Hygenic Fully Cleanable Tanks ES Extended Scrub System North America / International 9008142 Rev. 02 (12-2011) *9008142* www.tennantco.com Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 2 Touch−N−Go, 1−STEP, Grip−N−Go, Dura−Track, Positive Drain Control, SmartRelease, Duramer, FaST−PAK, are US registered and unregistered trademarks of Tennant Company. Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice. Original Instructions, copyright E 2011 TENNANT Company, Printed in U.S.A. Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....Replacing Or Rotating The Side Brush Squeegee Blades (Option) ..T16 9008142 (12−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 4 Index ........T16 9008142 (1−11) Home...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    This machine is designed solely for scrubbing dirt hot ashes and dust in a well lit indoor environment. Tennant − Go slowly on inclines and slippery does not recommend using this machine in any surfaces.
  • Page 6 UNDERSIDE OF LABEL − LOCATED ON LABEL − LOCATED RECOVERY TANK COVER UNDERSIDE OF ON SEAT PANEL. AND ON CIRCUIT SOLUTION TANK COVER. BREAKER PANEL. FOR SAFETY LABEL − LOCATED ON CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 7: Operation

    M. Side brush (option) E. Solution tank N. Operator seat F. Rear squeegee O. FaST PAK (option) G. Side squeegee ec−H20 System Module (option) H. Scrub head FaST solution system (option) I. Battery compartment T16 9008142 (3−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 8: Controls And Instruments

    D. Spray nozzle switch (option) E. Brake pedal F. Propel pedal G. Directional switch H. Operating lights / hazard lights switch (option) I. Key switch J. Pre−Sweep switch (option) K. Power kill switch T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 9: Touch Panel

    M. Scrub mode (ec−H2O / FaST / ES / conventional) button N. Vacuum fan / squeegee button O. Solution increase button (+) P. Solution decrease button (−) Q. Solution on / off buttons R. Solution flow indicator lights T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 10: Symbol Definitions

    Main brush pressure Side brush Solution On / Off Battery charge Emergency shutoff Horn Contrast control Hour meter Jack point Solution tank Solution flow (maximum / minimum) Brush pressure Forward / Reverse (maximum / minimum) T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 11: Operation Of Controls

    (lowest bar on the indicator) unless the batteries have been fully charged. HOUR METER The Hour meter records the hours the machine was operated. Use this information to determine machine service intervals. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 12: Power Kill Switch

    Operating / hazard light switch. Operating Lights On: Press the Operating / hazard light switch to the middle position. All Lights Off: Press the bottom of the Operating / hazard light switch. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 13: Operator Seat

    FOR SAFETY: Before starting machine, adjust seat and fasten seat belt. The weight adjustment knob controls the firmness of the operator seat. Use the gauge next to the weight adjustment knob to help determine seat firmness. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 14: Contrast Control Button

    Press the propel the configuration and diagnostic modes. Only pedal to move the machine. properly trained service personnel and TENNANT representatives should access these modes. NOTE: An audible alarm will sound when the Directional switch is placed into reverse.

  • Page 15: Vacuum Fan / Squeegee Button

    Turn on the solution flow: Press the Solution on / off button to turn on the solution flow. The solution indicator lights will turn back on and the solution flow will default to the last setting used. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 16: How The Machine Works

    NOTE: The amount and type of soilage play an important role in determining the type of brush or When in the optional ES (Extended Scrub) mode, pad to use. Contact a Tennant representative for the dirty solution in the recovery tank is filtered specific recommendations.

  • Page 17: While Operating The Machine

    Tufted pad driver − Standard pad driver has manual). short bristles, or “tufts,” on the back to hold the pad in place. This driver works with all Tennant Drive the machine slowly on inclines. Use the pads except the black high productivity pad.

  • Page 18: Pre−Operation Checklist

    - Confirm the vacuum fan inlet filter is clean. - Check the right side squeegee for wear and damage. - Machines equipped with ES option: Ensure ES filter at bottom of recovery tank is clean. T16 9008142 (3−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 19: Starting The Machine

    FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK FOAM SCRUBBING (FaST MODE) / ec−H2O SCRUBBING (ec−H2O MODE) FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface and turn off machine. 1. Open the solution tank cover. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 20: Conventional Scrubbing Mode

    Machine damage due to improper detergent usage will void the manufacturer’s warranty. NOTE: Pour a recommended foam control solution into the recovery tank if excessive foam appears. For specific detergent recommendations, contact a Tennant representative. 3. Close the solution tank cover. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home...

  • Page 21: Es (Extended Scrub) Mode

    50 mm (2 in) below the indicator tab. 3. Fill the recovery tank with water (not to exceed 60°C / 140°F). Fill the recovery tank to just above the top of the ES filter. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 22: Setting Scrub Modes

    Detergent does not have to be continuously added with the solution flow to attain effective scrubbing results. Under normal soilage conditions, the solution flow level should be alternated between the middle and lowest setting. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 23: Scrubbing

    4. If necessary, adjust the brush pressure and delay. solution flow. 5. Place the directional switch in the direction the machine is to be moved (forward or reverse). 6. Press the propel pedal to begin scrubbing. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 24: Double Scrubbing

    Scrub the heavily soiled area. Let the cleaning solution soak on the floor for 5−15 minutes. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slowly on inclines and slippery surfaces. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 25: Water Pickup Mode (No Scrubbing)

    Do not pick up. Press the Vacuum fan/squeegee button. The light above the button will come on, the squeegee will lower, and the vacuum fan will start operating. Pick up the water or non−flammable liquid spill. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 26: Draining And Cleaning The Recovery Tank

    3. Hold the drain hose near a floor drain, twist the drain nozzle open, and place the hose near the floor drain. NOTE: Be sure the drain hose nozzle is pointed in a safe direction before opening the nozzle. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 27 NOTE: The scrub head must be lowered hose back onto the recovery tank. approximately 25 mm (1 in) to remove debris trough. NOTE: The debris trough can be removed from the right side of the machine only. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 28: Draining And Cleaning The Solution Tank (Es Machines Only)

    NOTE: Be sure the drain hose nozzle is pointed in a safe direction before opening the nozzle. NOTE: DO NOT use steam to clean the tanks. Excessive heat can damage the tanks and components. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 29: Stop The Machine

    1. Remove foot from the propel pedal. 2. Press the 1−Step button to stop scrubbing. 3. Press the brake pedal to stop the machine. 4. Turn the key switch to the off position. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 30: Fault Indicator(S)

    F3: Vac # Flt # vacuum fan motor(s) not Shut off and restart machine. operating If fault code still appears, stop using machine and contact Tennant service representative. F4: Batt Very Low Low battery charge Recharge battery F5: Propel Error Propel controller error Turn off and restart machine.

  • Page 31: Warning Codes

    Right / rear brush not operating If warning code still appears, stop using W10: Open L/F Brush Left / front brush not operating machine and contact Tennant service W11: Open SD Brush Side brush not operating representative. W12: Solution Off...

  • Page 32: Options

    5. Press the bottom of the side brush switch to stop and raise the side brush. 4. Press the bottom of Pre−Sweep switch to shut off the Pre−sweep system and dust control system. T16 9008142 (12−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 33: Empty The Pre−Sweep Debris Hopper

    1. Lift the Pre−Sweep assembly cover and lock the cover open. 5. Unlock and lower the Pre−Sweep cover. 2. Remove the debris hopper from the Pre−Sweep assembly and empty the hopper. 3. Reinstall the debris hopper into the Pre−Sweep assembly. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 34: Vacuum Wand (Option)

    3. Insert the vacuum wand cap into the vacuum port in the vacuum wand. 7. When finished vacuuming, press the Vacuum fan/squeegee button to turn off the vacuum fan. The squeegee will raise. 8. Turn off the machine. T16 9008142 (3−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 35 11. Insert the vacuum hose into the vacuum hose recess in the recovery tank. 12. Snap the vacuum wand lanyard onto the solution tank to secure the vacuum wand / squeegee vacuum hose to the machine. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 36: Rollout Battery (Option)

    6. Step on the left side of floor lock to set the battery cart floor lock. 4. Push the battery cart to the operator side of the machine and align the battery cart with the battery compartment. T16 9008142 (3−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 37: Rear Squeegee Guard (Option)

    To engage the rear squeegee protector, pull the pin, lower the protector bar, and reinsert the pin. 9. Pull up on the handle to lower the cart battery stop bar. This will keep the batteries from rolling off the cart. T16 9008142 (3−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 38: Spray Nozzle (Option)

    3. Pull the spray nozzle out from the back of the machine and clean as needed. FOR SAFETY: Wear eye and ear protection when using pressurized air or water. T16 9008142 (3−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 39 OPERATION T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 40: Machine Troubleshooting

    Hopper full Empty hopper Vacuum debris bag full Replace vacuum debris bag Recirculation skirt damaged Replace recirculation skirt Wrong sweeping brush Contact TENNANT representative for recommendations Main brush drive failure Contact TENNANT service personnel T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 41 Flush module (See ec−H2O Warning and fault indicator light module MODULE FLUSH blinking red PROCEDURE) ec−H2O Model: Clogged module Contact Service Center Warning and fault indicator light Defective solution pump Replace solution pump solid red T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Clean tank − Recovery tank (ES only) Clean ES filter − Solution tank (ES only) Clean solution supply filter − Vacuum fan inlet filter Clean − Cylindrical brushes only: Clean − Debris tray T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 43 LUBRICANT/FLUID ..Distilled water..Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part number 01433−1) ..SAE 90 weight gear lubricant NOTE: More frequent maintenance intervals may be required in extremely dusty conditions.

  • Page 44: Lubrication

    200 hours. STEERING GEAR CHAIN The steering gear chain is located directly above the front tire. Check for damage or wear and lubricate the steering gear chain after every 200 hours. T16 9008142 (12−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 45: Batteries

    This option makes filling the electrolyte level in the Objects made of metal can potentially short circuit batteries easier. Refer to the manuifactures the batteries. Keep all metallic objects off the instructions for operation. batteries. Replace any worn or damaged wires. T16 9008142 (12−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 46: Charging The Batteries (Off−Board Charger)

    7. The Tennant charger will start automatically. When the batteries are fully charged, the Tennant charger will automatically turn off. NOTE: Set the charger to the proper rating for the batteries to prevent damage to the batteries or a reduction to the battery life.

  • Page 47: Charging The Batteries (On−Board Charger)

    11. Close the operator seat. 08247 5. If the level is low, add just enough distilled water to cover the battery plates. DO NOT OVERFILL. The batteries can overflow during charging due to expansion. T16 9008142 (3−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 48: Circuit Breakers

    Circuit breaker 20 is located inside the optional Pre−Sweep main brush motor, and side brush light assembly mounted on top of the recovery motors after the first 1000 hours of operation and tank. every 100 hours after the initial check. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 49: Scrub Brushes

    7. Ensure the brush is securely mounted on the brush drive hub. 8. Close and secure the left side squeegee assembly. 9. Repeat procedure for the other brush. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 50: Replacing Disk Scrub Pads

    4. Flip or replace the scrub pad. Center the scrub pad on the pad driver and reinstall the center disk to secure the pad in place on the pad driver. 5. Reinstall the pad driver onto the machine. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 51: Cylindrical Brushes

    NOTE: Each side of the scrub head is stamped with a letter. The idler door is stamped with the same letter. Make sure the letter on the idler door matches the letter on the scrub head when reinstalling the doors. T16 9008142 (3−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 52: Side Brush (Option)

    FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface and turn off machine. 3. Remove the knobs holding the side brush squeegee assembly to the machine and remove the squeegee assembly from the machine. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 53: Pre−Sweep Brushes

    Pre−Sweep assembly. 6. Install the new side brush onto the Pre−Sweep side brush assembly. 3. Turn off the machine. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface and turn off machine. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 54: Replacing The Pre−Sweep Cylindrical Brush

    7. Remove the cylindrical brush and replace with a new brush. 8. Guide the slotted end of the new brush onto the drive hub. 9. Reinstall the side skirt, side skirt plate, and left brush arm. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 55: Fast System

    Concentrate is specially designed for use with the FaST system scrubbing application. NEVER use a substitute. Other cleaning solutions may cause FaST system failure. 4. Slide the FaST−PAK carton into the FaST−PAK bracket. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 56: Ec−H2O Module Flush Procedure

    6. Place the drain hose into a empty container. 7. Pour 2 gallons (7.6 liters) of white or rice vinegar into the solution tank. FOR SAFETY: Wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling vinegar. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 57 13. Reconnect the outlet hose to the the scrub head to the ec−H2O manifold hose. 14. Place the drain hose back into the ec−H2O compartment. 15. Reinstall the ec−H2O compartment cover. 16. Close the operator seat cover. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 58: Squeegee Blades

    FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface and turn off machine. 2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the rear squeegee assembly. 4. Pull the rear squeegee assembly from the machine. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 59 10. Install the rotated or new squeegee blade into the outer frame. Be sure the squeegee is 7. Slide both retainers out away from the completely slid down onto each tab on the squeegee assembly. outer frame. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 60 13. Place the rotated or new squeegee blade onto the inner frame. Be sure the squeegee is securely attached on each tab on the inner frame. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 61: Leveling The Rear Squeegee

    7. Drive the machine forward with the squeegee 4. To adjust the squeegee leveling, loosen the tilt down to recheck the squeegee blade lock knob. deflection if adjustments were made. 8. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Rear Squeegee Blade Deflection

    15 mm (0.62 in) for rough floors. 5. Retighten the lock knob. 6. Drive the machine forward again to recheck the squeegee blade deflection. 7. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 63: Replacing Or Rotating The Side Squeegee Blades

    4. Remove the retaining band from the side squeegee assembly. 8. Fasten the retaining band latch onto the side squeegee assembly. 9. Repeat for the side squeegee on the other side of the scrub head. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 64: Replacing Or Rotating The Side Brush Squeegee Blades (Option)

    FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface and turn off machine. 4. Loosen the retaining band latch. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 65 NOTE: The squeegee blade(s) have two sets of slots for adjusting the squeegee blade deflection. Install / reinstall squeegees so the deflection is approximately 12 mm (0.50 in) for smooth floors and 15 mm (0.62 in) for rough floors. T16 9008142 (3−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 66: Skirts And Seals

    Check the skirts for damage and wear after every 50 hours of operation. PRE−SWEEP RECIRCULATION SKIRT (OPTION) The Pre−Sweep recirculation skirt is located behind the main sweeping brush. Check the skirt for damage and wear after every 50 hours of operation. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 67: Belts And Chains

    500 hours The brush drive belts are located on the of operation. cylindrical brush scrub head. Check the belts for damage and wear after every 200 hours of operation. T16 9008142 (12−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 68: Pushing, Towing, And Transporting The Machine

    FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with as far as possible. If the machine starts to brake disabled. veer off the center line of the truck or trailer, stop and turn the steering wheel to center the machine. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 69 Do not drive the machine off the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. The rear tie-down locations are the holes in the frame. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 70: Machine Jacking

    FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, block machine tires before jacking machine up. Use a hoist or jack that will support the weight of the machine. Jack machine up at designated locations only. Support machine with jack stands. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 71: Freeze Protection (Machines Without Optional Ec−H2O System)

    Operate the wand for a solution tank. few seconds to protect the pump. 13. Turn off the machine. 14. The remaining RV antifreeze does not need to be drained from the solution tank. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 72: Preparing The Machine For Operation (Machines Without Optional Ec−H2O System)

    RV antifreeze from the pump. 10. Turn off the machine. 11. The remaining water does not need to be drained from the solution tank. 4. Turn on the machine 5. Press the 1−STEP button. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 73: Freeze Protection (Machines With Optional Ec−H2O System)

    9. Connect the drain hose to the ec−H2O 5. Lift the operator seat open and engage the manifold hose disconnected from the outlet seat support bar. hose in the previous step. 6. Remove the ec−H2O compartment cover. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 74 14. Reconnect the outlet hose to the scrub head to the ec−H2O manifold hose. 15. Place the drain hose back into the ec−H2O compartment. 16. Reinstall the ec−H2O compartment cover. 17. Close the operator seat cover. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 75: Priming The Ec−H2O System

    10. Reconnect the outlet hose to the scrub head compartment. to ec−H2O manifold hose. 11. Place the drain hose back into the ec−H2O compartment. 12. Reinstall the ec−H2O compartment cover. 13. Close the operator seat cover. T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 76: Specifications

    9 Km (5.6 mph) Travel Speed (Reverse) 4 Km (2.5 mph) Maximum rated climb and descent angle for transport 8_ / 14% Maximum rated climb and descent angle for scrubbing 4_ / 7% T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 77: Power Type

    2.84 LPM (0.75 GPM) − (To main scrub head) brush) 0.95 LPM (0.25 GPM) − (To side brush) SIDE BRUSH SOLUTION FLOW RATE (OPTION) Item Measure Solution pump 36 Volt DC, 0.33A, 58.7 LPH (15.5 GPH) open flow T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 78: Machine Dimensions

    Rear Squeegee 1090mm (43 in) 2080 mm (82 in) 1475 mm (58 in) Frame 1880 mm (roller to roller) (74 in) 1040 mm (41 in) Width (with side brush) 1170 mm (46 in) T16 9008142 (1−11) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 79: Index

    Codes , 21 ec-H20 System, Specifications, 75 Capacities, 74 ec-H2O Module Flush Procedure, 54 Circuit breakers, 46 Electric motors, 46 Cleaning the FaST Injector Filters, 53 Cleaning the FaST Supply Hose Connector, 53 T16 9008142 (12−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 80 Pre−Sweep side skirts (option), 64 Pushing, Towing, and Transporting the Machine, Replacing cylindrical brushes, 49 Side Brush (Option), 50 Key switch, 17 Skirts and Seals, 64 Squeegee Blades, 56 Storage Information, 68 Tires, 65 T16 9008142 (12−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 81 Setting Brush Pressure, 20 Rear Squeegee Setting ES Solution Flow, 20 Adjusting the Rear Squeegee Blade Deflection, Setting Solution Flow, 20 Conventional Mode, 20 Leveling the Rear Squeegee, 59 ES (Extended Scrub) Mode, 20 T16 9008142 (12−11) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 82 Stopping the machine, 27 Storage Information, 68 Freeze Protection, Machines With ec−H2O System, 71 Freeze Protection, Machines Without ec−H2O System, 69 Preparing Machine for Operation, Machines Without ec−H2O System, 70 Priming the ec−H20 system, 73 T16 9008142 (12−11) Home Find... Go To..

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