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Tennant t500 Operator's Manual

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T500
Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber
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Operator Manual
Rev. 00 (01-2017)
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  • Page 1 Operator Manual ® Hygenic Fully Cleanable Recovery Tank ® TennantTrue Parts ® IRIS a Tennant Technology Pro-Panel™ Controls Insta-Fit™ Adapter Smart-Fill™ Automatic Battery Watering 9015531 For the latest Parts manuals and other Rev. 00 (01-2017) language Operator manuals, visit: *9015531*...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTENDED USE This manual is furnished with each new model. The T500 walk-behind floor scrubber is intended for It provides necessary operation and maintenance commercial use, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and rental instructions. businesses. It is designed to scrub hard floor surfaces Read this manual completely and (concrete, tile, stone, synthetic, etc.) in an indoor...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..AUTOMATIC BATTERY WATERING INDICATOR ......Tennant T500 (01-2017)
  • Page 4 ..... . . SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES/PERFORMANCE MACHINE DIMENSIONS ....Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 5: Safety

    With pads or accessories not supplied or which could cause a flash fire or explosion if approved by Tennant. The use of other machine is used in an area where flammable pads may impair safety.
  • Page 6 All work must be done with sufficient Use tie-down straps to secure machine. lighting and visibility. All repairs must be performed by trained personnel. Use Tennant supplied or approved replacement parts. Do not modify the machine from its original design. Block machine tires before jacking machine Jack machine up at designed locations only.

  • Page 7: Safety Labels

    WARNING LABEL - result. Disconnect Spinning brush. charger cord before Keep hands away. servicing. Located on scrub Located on control head. console. WARNING LABEL - Electrical Hazard. Disconnect battery cables before servicing machine. Located on circuit board panel. Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENTS Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 9: Machine Components

    43. Recovery tank debris tray 22. Squeegee assembly 44. Splash guard 23. Squeegee vacuum hose SCRUB HEAD TYPES 650 mm Dual Disk 700 mm Cylindrical Brush 700 mm Orbital Pad 700 mm Dual Disk 800 mm Dual Disk Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 10: Control Panel Components

    12. Solution flow button 9. Service Indicator 13. Solution flow indicator 10. Spray nozzle indicator (option) 14. Machine Settings button 11. Battery discharge indicator (BDI) 15. Preset zone control buttons 12. ec-H2O indicator (option) 13. Automatic battery watering indicator (option) Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 11: Machine Symbols

    Add profile Video Help Control help Edit profile Start-up video Add/Edit profiles Copy profile Battery selection About Delete profile Video list button Enable login User login Disable login Video button Enter Video rotate view Calibrate touch Backspace Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 12: Installing Batteries

    Avoid contact with battery acid. BLACK BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS Requires four 6 volt deep-cycle batteries, ≤ 260 Ah @ 20 hr. Contact distributor or Tennant for battery FIG. 3 recommendations. IMPORTANT: Before charging batteries, make sure the battery charger and the machine's battery...

  • Page 13: Brush And Pad Information

    1. Lift the squeegee mount bracket to the raised to use. Contact a Tennant representative for specific position. Place foot under pedal to lift (Figure 4). recommendations.

  • Page 14: Installing Disk Brushes/Pads

    The blades should deflect as shown (Figure 7). or accessories not supplied or approved by Tennant. The use of other pads may impair safety. 3. Set the yellow spring clips to the open position to make brush installation easier. Press clips down and outward to set (Figure 10).

  • Page 15: Installing Orbital Pads

    FIG. 16 or accessories not supplied or approved by 3. Attach idler plate to brush end with double row of Tennant. The use of other pads may impair safety. bristles (Figure 17). 2. Attach backer pad, retaining strips facing downward, to working pad (Figure 14).

  • Page 16: Filling Solution Tank

    Drain, rinse, and refill the solution tank with clear cool water before operating the ec-H2O system. See DRAINING TANKS. FIG. 23 3. Before filling the solution tank with the auto-fill option make sure the front fill-port cover is securely in place (Figure 24). FIG. 20 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 17: Filling Severe Environment Detergent

    1. Lift the recovery tank to access the severe environment detergent tank (Figure 26). Drain FIG. 28 recovery tank before lifting tank. FIG. 26 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 18: Filling Automatic Battery Watering Tank

    OPERATION for further details. ATTENTION: During first time use and after replacing the water conditioning cartridge, the ec-H2O system will automatically override the selected solution flow rate for up to 75 minutes. Pro-membrane Model Pro-Panel Model FIG. 31 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 19: Accessory Rails

    ACCESSORY CLIPS (Option) - If model is equipped ATTENTION: Do not step on accessory with the optional accessory clips, the clips easily clip on rails, damage may occur. and off the rails for additional accessory storage (Figure 36). FIG. 36 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 20: Control Panel Operation

    The flashing LED alerts the FIG. 42 operator to reduce the brush pressure setting to prevent brush motor overload. Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 21: Quiet-Mode Button

    - Quiet-Mode on or off - ec-H2O system on or off (option) - Severe Environment mode on or off (option) - Maximum scrub speed (see Supervisor Controls) NOTE: The severe environment mode and ec-H2O system cannot be preset together. FIG. 46 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 22: Battery Discharge Indicator

    If bail is pulled, the spray nozzle indicator will flash indicating that the spray nozzle pump is turned on. Press switch again to turn off spray nozzle pump. See OPERATING SPRAY NOZZLE. FIG. 48 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 23: Pro-Panel Controls

    CONTROLS instructions at the back of the manual to enable login at start up. FIG. 50 Operator Mode home screen restricts access to the machine settings button and maximum scrub speed button (Figure 51). FIG. 53 FIG. 51 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 24: Ec-H2O Indicator

    (Figure 56). Press the (+) button to settings will increase to the high settings. When increase brush pressure. Press the (-) button to turned off, the settings will revert back to the decrease the brush pressure. original settings. FIG. 56 FIG. 58 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 25: Maximum Scrub Speed Button

    The machine will still propel when the red light is flashing. This will allow user to transport the machine to the charging station. FIG. 60 FIG. 62 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 26: Video Tutorial Button

    1. Select the desired settings from list below, - Brush pressure rate - Solution flow rate - Quiet-Mode on or off - ec-H2O system on or off (option) - Severe Environment mode on or off (option) - Maximum scrub speed Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 27: Service Indicator Button

    See FILLING AUTOMATIC BATTERY WATERING TANK. FIG. 72 FIG. 69 Flashing Blue and Red ec-H2O Screen (Figure 70) - The water conditioning cartridge has expired. See ec-H2O WATER CONDITIONING CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT. 0x0707 FIG. 70 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 28: Machine Settings Button

    Factory Reset - Resets the supervisor login that the system is activated (Figure 75). code back to the factory default code, removes user profiles and resets any custom preset zone control buttons back to the factory preset zones. See SUPERVISOR CONTROLS. Tennant T500 (01-2017)
  • Page 29 1-STEP button and raise the squeegee assembly off floor. Turn key off and set parking brake, if equipped. NOTE: To pick up any remaining water left on floor after scrub head is raised continue to drive machine forward with squeegee down. FIG. 77 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 30: Emergency Shut-Off Button

    9. When leaving the machine unattended, park on level surface, turn machine off, remove key and set the parking brake, if equipped. 10. Do not operate machine in areas where the ambient temperature is above 43ºC or below freezing 2ºC. FIG. 82 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 31: Circuit Breaker Panel

    Use the hour meter to 3. Remove and clean the float shut-off screen (Figure perform specific maintenance procedures and to record 87). service history (Figure 85). FIG. 87 FIG. 85 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 32: Draining Solution Tank

    FIG. 92 4. Remove the solution tank filter and clean screen after every 50 hours of use (Figure 93). Solution filter is located under machine at rear. Drain solution tank before removing filter. FIG. 90 FIG. 93 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 33: Service Indicator Codes

    0x0904 Propel power cycle fault 0x0905 Propel current limit fault ☼ S S S ☼ 0x0906 Propel motor shorted fault 0x0907 Propel motor shorted fault Propel faults 0x09200x0942 0x0910 Propel circuit breaker tripped 0x0950 Propel incorrect profile Tennant T500 (01-2017)
  • Page 34 Check brush wear. Contact service. 0x1006 0xF103 Charger communication fault Restart. If fault repeats, contact service. 0xFF20 Scrub control board communi- cation fault S ☼ ☼ ☼ S 0x0704 ec-H2O system communication fault 0x0B04 Battery watering CAN fault Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 35: On-Board Battery Charger Service Indicator Codes

    S ☼ S S S 0xF102 Charge batteries in areas with temperatures 27C or less. If fault persists, contact service. Charger communication fault Restart charger. If fault code persists, contact S ☼ ☼ ☼ S 0xF103 service. Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 36: Ec-H2O System Service Indicator Codes

    Verify if cleaning detergent was added to solution tank. If ec-H2O system was operated with cleaning detergent, drain solution tank, add clear water and operate the ec-H2O system until the fault code clears. If fault repeats, continue to recycle key until fault clears. Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Batteries, terminals and cables Check and clean 750 Hours Vacuum motor Replace carbon brushes 1250 Hours Propel motor Replace carbon brushes Brush motor Replace carbon brushes Brush belt Replace belt O = Operator T = Trained Personnel Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 38: Machine Maintenance

    Electrical malfunction may occur. Use damp cloth. FIG. 98 5. Disk scrub head - Turn pad over or replace when worn (Figure 99). FIG. 95 2. Remove the debris tray and empty (Figure 96). FIG. 99 Tennant T500 (01-2017)
  • Page 39 7. Wipe the squeegee blades clean. Inspect blades for wear and damage (Figure 102). Rotate blade if FIG. 104 worn. See SQUEEGEE BLADE REPLACEMENT. 10. Cylindrical brush scrub head - Remove and clean debris trough (Figure 105). FIG. 102 FIG. 105 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 40: After Weekly Use

    1. Drain solution tank. Remove the solution tank filter and clean screen (Figure 111). Turn the filter bowl counter-clockwise to remove. FIG. 108 ATTENTION: Do not disconnect battery cables while charger is plugged in, circuit board damage may result. FIG. 111 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 41: After Every 100 Hours Of Use

    FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine, remove key and set parking brake if equipped. Replace belts every 1250 hours. Contact trained personnel for belt replacement (Figure 116). FIG. 114 FIG. 116 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 42: Batteries

    After charging, distilled water can be added charger refer to the charger's owners manual for up to about 3 mm below the sight tubes. operating instructions. Contact distributor or Tennant for battery charger recommendations if machine is not equipped with charger.
  • Page 43 FOR SAFETY: Do not disconnect the off-board charger's DC cord from the machine's receptacle when the charger is operating. Arcing may result. If the charger must be interrupted during charging, disconnect the AC power supply cord first. FIG. 122 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 44: Battery Charger Settings

    Pro-Panel Model - See CHANGING ON-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER SETTINGS for Pro-Panel model. The battery discharge indicator will automatically reprogram to match battery selection. Tennant T500 (01-2017)
  • Page 45 NOTE: The battery charger profile and battery on-board battery charger cord into an electrical discharge indicator will automatically reprogram when outlet. The machine's software will automatically battery type is selected. reprogram the BDI to the new battery type. Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 46: Automatic Battery Watering System

    (Figure 132). See CONTROL PANEL OPERATION for further details. FIG. 132 To store machine equipped with the automatic battery watering system in freezing temperatures, see STORING MACHINE/FREEZE PROTECTION. Tennant T500 (NIL)

  • Page 47: Squeegee Blade Replacement

    5. Squeeze the squeegee frame and blade retainer retainer and squeegee frame together. together and re-tighten the two outside knobs (Figure 136). FIG. 133 3. Remove worn blade(s) from the blade retainer FIG. 136 (Figure 134). FIG. 134 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 48: Ec-H2O Water Conditioning Cartridge Replacement

    3. Disconnect the two hose connectors from the top of the cartridge by pressing the gray collars inward and pulling the connectors outward (Figure 138). Lift cartridge to remove. Gray Solution flow button Collar FIG. 140 FIG. 138 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 49: Machine Jacking

    NOTE: When transporting machine in an open truck or trailer, secure recovery tank lid. FIG. 141 ATTENTION: Do not use control console area or accessory storage rails for tie-down locations, damage may occur. FIG. 142 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 50: Storing Machine

    Models equipped with optional Severe Environment detergent tank - Lift tank from machine and empty the detergent from tank (Figure 144). Return tank. FIG. 145 Pour 1 liter of propylene glycol based recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze into the detergent tank. Tennant T500 (01-2017)
  • Page 51 Severe Environment detergent tank. Add clean water to solution tank and to optional detergent tank and operate the machine to flush system. 7. Refill the automatic battery watering tank with distilled water, if equipped. Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Incorrect brush pressure Adjust brush pressure Wrong brush/pad type Use correct brush/pad for application Low battery charge Recharge batteries Uneven brush pressure Scrub head/brushes not level. Contact service Broken or loose belt (cylindrical brush Contact service model) Tennant T500 (01-2017)
  • Page 53 Connect coupler does not function Faulty shut-off float Replace float. Contact service properly Machine not on level surface Machine must be on level surface Excessive scrub head Damaged scrub head isolators Replace isolators. Contact service noise (Orbital model) Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Sound power level uncertainty L 83.7 dB(A) 83.7 dB(A) 83.7 dB(A) uncertainty K Machine vibration at hand-arm* <2.5 m/s Ambient operating temperature Min: 2C, Max: 43C *Values per IEC 60335-2-72. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tennant T500 (01-2017)
  • Page 55 0.8 dB(A) Sound power level uncertainty L 85.2 dB(A) 84.0 dB(A) uncertainty K Machine vibration at hand-arm* <2.5 m/s Ambient operating temperature Min: 2C, Max: 43C *Values per IEC 60335-2-72. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 56: Machine Dimensions

    800 mm 800 mm Model 1100 mm 1486 mm 937 mm 650 mm Model 650 mm Model 1501 mm 1049 mm 700 mm Model 700 mm Model 1552 mm 1234 mm 800 mm Model 800 mm Model Tennant T500 (01-2017)
  • Page 57 SPECIFICATIONS CYLINDRICAL BRUSH MODEL 780 mm 1100 mm 1501 mm 1234 mm Tennant T500 (01-2017)
  • Page 58 SPECIFICATIONS ORBITAL PAD MODEL 710 mm 1100 mm 1486 mm 1049 mm Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 59: Supervisor Controls

    NOTE: The maximum scrub speed setting can only be 2 at same time. After selection is made, the LED adjusted in supervisor control lockout modes 2 and 3. will turn solid to indicate new mode. 6. To exit the supervisor control mode, turn key off. Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 60: Pro-Panel Controls Model

    The default supervisor profile name and login code can be changed as described in this section. If the new assigned supervisor mode login code is forgotten, use the recovery login code 836626826. Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 61: To Add/Edit User Profiles

    Factory Reset - Resets the supervisor login code back to the factory default code “1234”, removes user profiles and resets any custom preset zone control buttons back to the factory preset zones. Tennant T500 (01-2017)
  • Page 62 5. Assign a login code for the new user profile then press the green enter button (Figure 162). The new login code can be any combination of numbers ranging from 3 to 8 digits in length. FIG. 165 FIG. 162 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 63: Enabling The Login

    171). Turning the key to the off position is another 4. Press the Enable Login button (Figure 168). The way to also logout Enable button will change from Enable Login to Disable Login. FIG. 171 FIG. 168 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 64: Disabling The Login

    8. At start up, the home screen is now set for the desired user profile as the default without login. NOTE: To change to a different user profile as the default home screen without login, you must re-enable login and repeat the disabling login instructions. Tennant T500 (01-2017)

  • Page 65: Changing The Factory-Assigned Supervisor Login

    (Figure 182). Press the flashing save button to save the new login code. FIG. 178 Press the Add/Edit Profiles button (Figure 179). FIG. 182 FIG. 179 3. Press the Edit Profile button (Figure 180). FIG. 180 Tennant T500 (01-2017)

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