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T600e/T600 Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber English Operator Manual Fully Cleanable Recovery Tank ® Hygenic TennantTrue ® Parts a Tennant Technology ® IRIS ® Controls Pro-Panel Insta-Fit™ Adapter Smart-Fill™ Automatic Battery Watering North America / International 9016600 For the latest Parts manuals and other Rev.
INTRODUCTION INTENDED USE This manual is furnished with each new model. The T600e/T600 walk-behind floor scrubber is intended It provides necessary operation and maintenance for 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...
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CONTENTS SERVICE INDICATOR CODES ....SPECIFICATIONS T600e MODEL SERVICE INDICATOR CODES 39 GENERAL MACHINE T600 MODEL SERVICE INDICATOR CODES DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES/PERFORMANCE T600e/T600 ON-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER MACHINE DIMENSIONS .
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.
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All work must be done with sufficient lighting and visibility. All repairs must be performed by trained For Safety: wear eye protection. personnel. Use Tennant supplied or approved 6. When loading/unloading machine onto/off replacement parts. truck or trailer: Do not modify the machine from its original Drain tanks before loading machine.
Electrical hazard. Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Disconnect battery Explosion or fire can result. Keep cables before servicing sparks and open flame away when machine. charging. Located above battery Located on bottom side of recovery tank. cable connectors. Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
28 in / 700 mm Dual Disk 28 in / 700 mm Cylindrical Brush 28 in / 700 mm Orbital Pad 32 in / 800 mm Dual Disk 32 in / 800 mm Cylindrical Brush 36 in / 900 mm Dual Disk Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
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 T600e/T600 (01-2018)
IRIS are supplied with a charger and set of batteries from the factory. When a battery reaches its end of life and must be replaced, Tennant highly recommends that the same battery type be used to continue to maximize the machines performance. In...
NOTE: The amount and type of soilage play an squeegee assembly size for specific scrub head size. important role in determining the type of brush or pad to use. Contact a Tennant representative for specific recommendations. Soft nylon bristle scrub brush (White) - Recommended for cleaning coated floors without removing finish.
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7. To readjust blade pitch, loosen locking nut on adjustment shaft and rotate shaft counterclockwise to raise squeegee tips or clockwise to lower squeegee tips (Figure 11). 7mm and 17mm wrench required. Blade Deflection FIG. 8 FIG. 11 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with pads 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 spring clips together then downward to set (Figure 13).
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with pads FIG. 19 or accessories not supplied or approved by Tennant. The use of other pads may impair safety. 3. Attach idler plate to brush end with double row of bristles (Figure 20).
FIG. 23 ATTENTION: For Conventional Scrubbing, only use commercially approved cleaning detergents. Machine FIG. 25 damage due to improper detergent usage will void the manufacturer's warranty. Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
NOTE: To prevent from running out of detergent while operating, it is recommended to refill the severe environment tank when refilling the solution tank. 3. Replace cap on detergent tank. Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
The control panel will signal the following code when it's time to replace the cartridge (Figure 32). The ec-H2O icon will begin to blink blue and red. See SERVICE INDICATOR CODES for further details. Pro-Membrane Model Pro-Panel Model FIG. 34 FIG. 32 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
Pro/membrane Model Pro-Panel Model experience, and reduce user training requirements. FIG. 35 T600e CONTROL PANEL ACCESSORY RAILS 1-STEP BUTTON The machine is equipped with two accessory rails With key turned on, press the 1-STEP button to activate the scrub function (Figure 38).
INDICATOR CONDITION Solid blue Normal operation Blinking blue/red Water conditioning cartridge expired. Replace cartridge. Solid or blinking red A system fault has occurred. See Service Indicator Codes. Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
NOTE: If brush pressure is set too high for scrubbing conditions, the brush pressure setting will automatically reduce to a lower setting and begin flashing. The flashing LED alerts the operator to reduce the brush pressure setting to prevent brush motor overload. Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
- ec-H2O system on or off (option) - Severe Environment mode on or off (T600 option) - Maximum scrub speed (See Supervisor Controls) NOTE: The severe environment mode and ec-H2O system cannot be preset together. FIG. 48 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
This will allow user to transport the Solid blue Normal operation machine to the charging station. Blinking blue/red Water conditioning cartridge expired. Replace cartridge. Solid or blinking red A system fault has occurred. See Service Indicator Codes. FIG. 53 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
Check for kink. Restart key. Flashing rapidly Empty ABW tank has been empty too long and scrub function has been disabled. Refill tank and restart key. Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
CONTROLS instructions at the back of the manual to enable login at start up. FIG. 56 Operator Mode home screen restricts access to the machine settings button and maximum scrub speed button (Figure 57). FIG. 59 FIG. 57 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
Press the solution flow button to display the solution flow indicator (Figure 63). Press the (+) button to increase solution flow. Press the (-) button to decrease the flow solution or to turn it off. FIG. 63 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
(Figure 66). The button will turn green when activated. Press button again to turn off. NOTE: When the Quiet-Mode is activated the water pickup will slightly be reduced. FIG. 64 FIG. 66 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
The machine will still propel when the red light is flashing. This will allow user to transport the machine to the charging station. FIG. 69 FIG. 68 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
Flashing yellow indicates a warning that requires service, but machine is still operable. Flashing red indicates a fault which will shut down the machine and require service. See FAULT SCREENS below. FIG. 71 FIG. 74 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
The scrub function is disabled until tank is refilled (Figure 79). Add distilled water to the battery watering tank and restart key to clear fault. See FILLING AUTOMATIC BATTERY WATERING TANK. 0x0B07 FIG. 79 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
Factory Reset - Resets the supervisor login 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 T600e/T600 (01-2018)
Check machine for proper operation. OPERATING MACHINE For control panel operating instructions, see CONTROL PANEL OPERATION. 1. Turn the key to the on ( I ) position (Figure 81). FIG. 84 FIG. 81 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
(Figure 87). Slightly let up on the start bail to slow the machine down around corners, near crossings and when approaching tight areas, etc. 1st pass - squeegee up 2nd pass - squeegee down FIG. 89 FIG. 87 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
12. Do not operate machine in areas where the machine operation will be disabled. ambient temperature is above 110ºF/43ºC or below 36ºF/2ºC. 13. If machine becomes disable, it can be pushed as described in the PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING MACHINE section. FIG. 91 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
Key switch circuit 2.5 A 10 A Control board, ec-H2O system, Automatic battery watering system 15 A Spray nozzle pump (option) 40 A Propel FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, all repairs must be performed by trained personnel. FIG. 94 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
If cleaning detergent was added to solution tank, do not use spray nozzle for rinsing proposes. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, do not power spray or hose off machine. Electrical malfunction may occur. Use damp cloth. FIG. 100 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
OPERATION SERVICE INDICATOR CODES When the machine or battery charger detects a fault, the service indicator will flash. A fault code will be provided to determine problem as described below. T600e MODEL SERVICE INDICATOR CODES Flashing LED Flashing service indicator...
Reset circuit breaker or restart machine. If 0x0903 fault repeats, contact service. Propel I-Drive communication los 0x0904 Propel power cycle fault ☼ S S S ☼ 0x0905 Propel current limit fault Propel faults 0x09080x0950 Propel faults 0x090A0x093F Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
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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 T600e/T600 (01-2018)
OPERATION T600e/T600 ec-H2O SYSTEM SERVICE INDICATOR CODES - OPTION Pro-Panel Controls (LCD) Membrane Control Panel Flashing service indicator Press icon to access fault code screen Fault code screen Solid or Red or yellow ec-H2O Flashing blinking Red Flashing fault icon...
FIG. 101 AFTER DAILY USE FIG. 104 1. Drain and rinse out the recovery tank (Figure 102). 3. Remove and clean the float shut-off screen (Figure See DRAINING TANKS. 105). Reinstall screen after cleaning. FIG. 102 FIG. 105 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
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6. Replace brushes when they no longer clean effectively or when the bristles are worn to the FIG. 110 yellow indicator (Figure 108). 8. Clean scrub head skirt. Check for wear or damage (Figure 111). Replace if worn or damaged. FIG. 108 FIG. 111 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
(Figure 117). See BATTERIES. detergent at full concentration (Figure 114). Replace cap. NOTE: If machine is equipped with the automatic or manual battery watering system, See BATTERIES. FIG. 114 FIG. 117 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
(air-filled) tires (Figure 123). The proper tire pressure is 60 to 65 psi (415 to 450 kPA). 1. Drain solution tank. Remove the solution tank filter and clean screen (Figure 120). Turn the filter bowl counter-clockwise to remove. FIG. 123 FIG. 120 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
Lubricate rear casters with a grease gun. Use key. Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part no. 01433-1) (Figure 126). Replace belts every 1250 hours. Contact trained personnel for belt replacement (Figure 128).
(Figure 129). Add distilled water if low. DO NOT OVERFILL. The electrolyte will expand and may overflow when charging. After charging, distilled water can be added up to about 3 mm (0.12 in) below the sight tubes. Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
DC cord from the machine's receptacle charger refer to the charger owners manual for when the charger is operating. Arcing may result. If operating instructions. Contact distributor or Tennant the charger must be interrupted during charging, for battery charger recommendations.
IRIS MODELS: For models equipped with capability to report battery charging data via IRIS, Tennant recommends using the same battery type. If a different amp hour or battery type is desired, contact Tennant FIG. 134 Service Department. 2. To enter the battery select mode to choose a new...
4. Select battery type and brand installed in machine (Figure 137). See battery label to determine type T600e Membrane and T600 Pro-Membrane Models - and brand. Press the up and down arrows to scroll To change the on-board battery charger settings and to through battery selection.
FIG. 141 6. After adding water, replace the dust cap on the battery fill hose and store the hand pump hose inside the machine's battery compartment for future use. FIG. 138 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
3. Firmly reconnect the drain hose to holder after draining battery compartment. FIG. 143 The automatic battery watering indicator will also alert user to add distilled water when tank is empty (Figure 144). See CONTROL PANEL OPERATION for further details. FIG. 144 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
5. Squeeze the squeegee frame and blade retainer retainer and squeegee frame together. together and re-tighten the two outside knobs (Figure 149). FIG. 146 3. Remove worn blade(s) from the blade retainer FIG. 149 (Figure 147). FIG. 147 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
3. Disconnect the two hose connectors from the top of the cartridge by pressing the gray collars inward and pulling the connectors outward (Figure 151). Lift cartridge to remove. Gray Collar Solution flow button FIG. 153 FIG. 151 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
(Figure 155). FIG. 156 Optional Transport Kit Part No. 9042166 Recovery Tank Lid Latch FIG. 155 ATTENTION: Do not push machine for a long distance or damage may occur to the propelling system. Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
Add clean water to solution tank detergent tank. and to optional detergent tank and operate the machine and spray nozzle to flush system. 7. Refill the automatic battery watering tank with distilled water, if equipped. Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
Faulty power supply cord Replace power supply cord Machine will not propel Propel fault has been detected See SERVICE INDICATOR CODES Circuit breaker tripped (T600e) Reset circuit breaker Faulty propel motor or wiring Contact service Worn carbon brushes in motor...
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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 T600e/T600 (01-2018)
43.6 in 1107 mm 63.7 in / 1617 mm 28 in / 700 mm Model 65.8 in / 1671 mm 32 in / 800 mm Model 69.3 in / 1761 mm 36 in / 900 mm Model Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
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32 in / 800 mm Model 32 in / 800 mm Model 43.6 in 1107 mm 64.4 in / 1637 mm 28 in / 700 mm Model 64 in / 1625 mm 32 in / 800 mm Model Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
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SPECIFICATIONS ORBITAL PAD MODEL 29.4 in / 746 mm 38.3 in / 973 mm 43.6 in 1107 mm 62.6 in / 1590 mm Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
Lockout mode 3 = Zone control buttons 1 & 2 Unlocked Mode 1 Lockout Mode 2 Lockout Mode 3 FIG. 167 4. Press the solution flow button to configure the zone control button presets for lockout modes 2 or 3 (Figure 168). Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
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 T600e/T600 (01-2018)
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 T600e/T600 (01-2018)
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5. Assign a login code for the new user profile then press the green enter button (Figure 181). The new login code can be any combination of numbers ranging from 3 to 8 digits in length. FIG. 184 FIG. 181 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
190). Turning the key to the off position is another 4. Press the Enable Login button (Figure 187). The way to also logout Enable button will change from Enable Login to Disable Login. FIG. 190 FIG. 187 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
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 T600e/T600 (01-2018)
(Figure 201). Press the flashing save button to save the new login code. FIG. 197 Press the Add/Edit Profiles button (Figure 198). FIG. 201 FIG. 198 3. Press the Edit Profile button (Figure 199). FIG. 199 Tennant T600e/T600 (01-2018)
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