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Tennant 6550 Operator's Manual

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6550
(Electric)
Sweeper
English EN
Operator Manual
330359
Rev. 09 (06-2007)
*330359*
www.tennantco.com
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  • Page 1 6550 (Electric) Sweeper English EN Operator Manual 330359 Rev. 09 (06-2007) *330359* www.tennantco.com Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 2 Industrielaan 6 5405 AB P.O. Box 6 5400 AA Uden--The Netherlands europe@tennantco.com www.tennantco.com Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice. Copyright E 1999 - - 2002, 2005- -2007 TENNANT Company, Printed in The Netherlands Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Page Page SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....MAINTENANCE ......OPERATION .
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Page SPECIFICATIONS ..... . . GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE POWER TYPE ......STEERING .

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay - - Use cardboard to locate leaking clear of hopper lift arms. hydraulic fluid under pressure. - - Use TENNANT supplied or approved FOR SAFETY: replacement parts. 1. Do not operate machine: 7. When loading/unloading machine - - Unless trained and authorized.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following safety labels are mounted on the machine in the locations indicated. If these or any label becomes damaged or illegible, install a new label in its place. HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL - - FOR SAFETY LABEL - - LOCATED ON LOCATED ON THE HOPPER SUPPORT THE SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR BAR AND ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS.

  • Page 7: Operation

    We recommend taking advantage of a regularly scheduled service contract from your TENNANT representative. - Order parts and supplies directly from your 08218 authorized TENNANT representative. Use the parts manual provided when ordering parts. 6550E 330359 (2- -99) Home...

  • Page 8: Machine Components

    OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENTS 353140 A. Operator Seat B. Steering Wheel C. Battery Cover D. Side Door E. Main Brush Access Door F. Hopper Cover G. Hopper Access Cover H. Side Brush Instrument Panel 6550E 330359 (6- -99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 9: Control Panel Symbols

    OPERATION CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS These symbols identify controls and displays on the machine: Main and Side Brushes On Hopper Temperature -- Thermo Sentry Main Brush On Filter Clogged Hopper Door Open Hopper Door Closed Hopper Door Close Battery Hopper Down Hourmeter Hopper Up Hazard Light...

  • Page 10: Home Find... Go To

    OPERATION Circuit Breaker 4 Circuit Breaker 5 Circuit Breaker 6 Circuit Breaker 7 Circuit Breaker 8 6550E 330359 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 11: Controls And Instruments

    OPERATION CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 08219 A. Directional Pedal B. Brake Pedal C. Parking Brake Lever D. Power Kill Switch E. Horn Button F. Main Brush And Side Brush Lever G. Hopper Door Lever H. Hopper Lift Lever Main Brush Position Lever J.

  • Page 12: Operation Of Controls

    OPERATION OPERATION OF CONTROLS DIRECTIONAL PEDAL The directional pedal controls direction of travel and the propelling speed of the machine. You change the speed of the machine with the pressure of your foot; the harder you press the faster the machine travels. Forward: Press the top of the directional pedal with the toe of your foot.

  • Page 13: Directional Pedal Toe Angle (Option)

    OPERATION DIRECTIONAL PEDAL TOE ANGLE (OPTION) The directional pedal toe angle allows you to adjust of the pedal toe angle. Remove the clevis pin, move the top of the pedal to the angle needed, and slide the clevis pin through the adjustment holes.

  • Page 14: Horn Button

    OPERATION HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn. Sound: Press the button. 08220 BRUSH PRESSURE GAUGE The brush pressure gauge shows the pressure of the main brush against the floor. The needle should be in the white zone. If the needle is in the red zone, reduce the main brush pressure with the main brush pressure knob.

  • Page 15: Main Brush And Side Brush Lever

    OPERATION MAIN BRUSH AND SIDE BRUSH LEVER The main brush and side brush lever controls the main brush and side brush rotation. Main Brush and Side Brush On: Push the main brush and side brush lever into the On position. 07773 Main Brush and Side Brush Off: Pull the main brush and side brush lever into the middle...

  • Page 16: Hopper Door Lever

    OPERATION HOPPER DOOR LEVER The hopper door lever opens and closes the hopper door. Open the hopper door when sweeping. Close the hopper door when emptying the hopper to control debris and dust. Open: Push the hopper door lever into the Open position and leave it there.

  • Page 17: Hopper Lift Lever

    OPERATION HOPPER LIFT LEVER The hopper lift lever raises and lowers the hopper. Up: Pull and hold the hopper lift lever into the Up position. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. NOTE: The hopper will not raise if the main brush and side brush are operating.

  • Page 18: Main Brush Position Lever

    OPERATION MAIN BRUSH POSITION LEVER The main brush position lever lowers and raises the main brush. Down: Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left into the Down position. 07782 Up: Pull the main brush position lever all the way back and to the right into the Up position.

  • Page 19: Main Brush Down Pressure Knob

    OPERATION MAIN BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOB The main brush down pressure knob changes the main brush contact with the sweeping surface. Heavy: Turn the main brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise. Light: Turn the main brush down pressure knob clockwise. POWER KILL SWITCH The power kill switch halts all power to the machine.

  • Page 20: Hopper Temperature Light

    OPERATION HOPPER TEMPERATURE LIGHT - - THERMO SENTRY The hopper temperature light comes on when there is too much heat in the hopper, possibly from a fire. The Thermo Sentry will stop the vacuum fan. The Thermo Sentry has to be reset manually, see THERMO SENTRY in MAINTENANCE.

  • Page 21: Battery Discharge Indicator

    OPERATION BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR The battery discharge indicator shows the charge level of the batteries with a segmented LED light. When the batteries are fully charged, all of the segments are lit. As the batteries discharge, the segments shut off. Recharge the batteries when the last two segments are flashing.

  • Page 22: Vacuum Fan Switch

    OPERATION VACUUM FAN SWITCH The vacuum fan switch starts and stops the vacuum fan. Start: Press the vacuum fan switch. The indicator light above the switch will come on. Stop: Press the vacuum fan switch. The indicator light above the switch will go off. 08231 FILTER SHAKER SWITCH The filter shaker switch starts the hopper dust...

  • Page 23: Side Brush Position Lever

    OPERATION SIDE BRUSH POSITION LEVER The side brush position lever lowers and raises the side brush. Down: Pull the side brush position lever back and to the right into the Down slot. 07785 Up: Pull the side brush position lever back and to the left into the Up slot.

  • Page 24: On-Off Switch

    OPERATION ON-OFF SWITCH The on-off switch controls the machine power with a key. FOR SAFETY: When Starting Machine, Keep Foot On Brake And Directional Pedal In Neutral. Start: Turn the key all the way clockwise, then release the switch key. 07804 Stop: Turn the key counter-clockwise.

  • Page 25: Side Brush Down Pressure Knob

    OPERATION SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOB The side brush down pressure knob changes the side brush contact with the sweeping surface. Heavy: Turn the side brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise. 07799 Light: Turn the side brush down pressure knob clockwise. 07800 STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER The steering column tilt lever controls the angle of...

  • Page 26: Circuit Breakers

    OPERATION CIRCUIT BREAKERS The circuit breakers are resetable electrical circuit protection devices. Their design stops the flow of current in the event of a circuit overload. Once a circuit breaker is tripped, it must be reset manually. Press the reset button after the breaker has cooled down.

  • Page 27: Operator Seat

    OPERATION OPERATOR SEAT The operator seat has three adjustments. The adjustments are for the operator’s weight, backrest angle, and the front-to-rear seat position. NOTE: The operator seat contains a safety switch. The operator has to be in the operator seat to start the machine.

  • Page 28: Hopper Support Bar

    OPERATION Lift: Pull up on the seat mounting plate until the seat mount locks up. Lower: Pull on the release lever and lower the seat mounting plate. 08232 HOPPER SUPPORT BAR The hopper support bar is located on the operator’s side of the hopper. The hopper support bar holds the hopper in the raised position to allow work under the hopper.

  • Page 29: How The Machine Works

    OPERATION HOW THE MACHINE WORKS The steering wheel controls the direction of machine travel. The directional pedal controls the speed and forward/reverse direction. The brake pedal slows and stops the machine. The side brush sweeps debris into the path of the main brush.

  • Page 30: Starting The Machine

    OPERATION STARTING THE MACHINE 1. You must be in the operator’s seat with the directional pedal in neutral, and your foot on the brake pedal or with the parking brake set. FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral.

  • Page 31: Sweeping And Brush Information

    OPERATION SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION Pick up oversized debris before sweeping. Flatten or remove bulky cartons from aisles before sweeping. Pick up pieces of wire, twine, string, etc., which could become entangled in brush or brush plugs. Plan the sweeping in advance. Try to arrange long runs with minimum stopping and starting.

  • Page 32: Sweeping

    OPERATION Crinkle Wire 8-double Row Main Brush -- The stiff wire bristles cut through compacted grime, hard to sweep dirt, and dirt mixed with oil, grease, or mud. This brush is recommended for foundry sweeping where heat may melt synthetic bristles. The brush has good hopper loading ability, but is not recommended for dusty applications.

  • Page 33: Home Find... Go To

    OPERATION 2. Push the main brush and side brush lever into the On position or the On position. 07773 3. Press the vacuum fan switch to start the vacuum. 08231 4. Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left into the Down position. 07782 5.

  • Page 34: Stop Sweeping

    OPERATION STOP SWEEPING 1. Pull the main brush position lever all the way back and to the right into the Up position. 07784 2. Pull the side brush position lever back and to the left into the Up slot. 07786 3.

  • Page 35: Emptying The Hopper

    OPERATION 5. Press the filter shaker switch to shake the hopper dust filter. 08229 EMPTYING THE HOPPER 1. Slowly drive the machine to the debris site or debris container. 07816 2. Pull the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes on. 07778 3.

  • Page 36: Home Find... Go To

    OPERATION 4. Pull the hopper lift lever into the Up position and raise the hopper to the desired height. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper. NOTE: Be aware that the minimum ceiling height needed to high dump the hopper is 2745 mm (9 ft).

  • Page 37: Stop The Machine

    OPERATION 11. Push the hopper lift lever into the Down position. 07781 STOP THE MACHINE 1. Stop sweeping. 2. Take your foot off the directional pedal. Step on the brake pedal. 08234 3. Set the machine parking brake. 08224 4. Turn the on-off switch key counter-clockwise to stop the machine power.

  • Page 38: Post-Operation Checklist

    OPERATION POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST Check this list of items after you have finished sweeping with the machine with the machine powered on: - Check the battery fluid and charge level. NOTE: The reading on the battery discharge indicator is not accurate when the machine is first powered on.

  • Page 39: Engaging Hopper Support Bar

    OPERATION ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1. Set the machine parking brake. 08224 2. Turn the machine power on. FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral. 07804 3. Raise the hopper all the way up. 07779 4.

  • Page 40: Disengaging Hopper Support Bar

    OPERATION 5. Slowly lower the hopper so the lift arm rests on the support bar. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 07803 6. Turn the machine power off. 07805 DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1. Turn the machine power on. FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral.

  • Page 41: Home Find... Go To

    OPERATION 3. Put the support bar in its storage position. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 08004 4. Lower the hopper. 07781 5. Turn the machine power off. 07805 6550E 330359 (2- -99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 42: Operation On Inclines

    OPERATION OPERATION ON INCLINES Drive the machine slowly on inclines. Use the brake pedal to control machine speed on descending inclines. The maximum rated incline is 6_. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines. 6550E 330359 (2- -99) Home Find...

  • Page 43: Machine Troubleshooting

    Install filter shaker plate correctly Insert shaker solenoid pin into the hole of filter element comb Vacuum hose damaged Replace vacuum hose Vacuum fan failure Contact TENNANT service personnel Hopper door partially or Open the hopper door completely closed Thermo Sentry tripped...

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 08246 MAINTENANCE CHART NOTE: Check procedures indicted (*) after the first 50-hours of operation. No. of Lubricant/ Service Fluid Interval Description Procedure Points Daily Brush compartment skirts Check for damage, wear and adjust Hopper lip skirts Check for damage, wear and adjust Main brush Check for damage, wear, and...
  • Page 45 Check carbon brushes LUBRICANT/FLUID HYDO Tennant Company or approved hydraulic fluid, SHP 5/20 . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) ..SAE 90 Gear weight lubricant ..Distilled Water...

  • Page 46: Lubrication

    The bearing cavity is full when grease comes out of the fittings or out of the top seal. Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) every 200 hours of operation or after steam cleaning the gearbox area.

  • Page 47: Steering Link

    MAINTENANCE STEERING LINK The steering link has a grease fitting located on the end of the link. Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) every 200 hours of operation. 08291 FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS Inspect the front wheel bearings for seal damage, and repack and adjust every 400 hours of operation.

  • Page 48: Hydraulics

    MAINTENANCE HYDRAULICS HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR The reservoir is located in battery compartment above the battery. Mounted on top of the reservoir is a filler cap with a built-in breather and fluid level dipstick. Replace the cap every 800 hours of operation. 08241 Check the hydraulic fluid level at operating temperature every 100 hours of operation.

  • Page 49: Hydraulic Fluid

    The quality and condition of the hydraulic fluid play a very important role in how well the machine operates. TENNANT’s hydraulic fluid is specially selected to meet the needs of TENNANT machines. TENNANT’s hydraulic fluids provide a longer life for the hydraulic components. There is one recommended fluid.

  • Page 50: Batteries

    MAINTENANCE BATTERIES The batteries are unique in that they hold their power for long periods of time. The lifetime of the batteries is limited by the number of charges the batteries receive. To get the most life from the batteries, charge them when the battery discharge indicator flashes.
  • Page 51 MAINTENANCE Check the electrolyte level in each battery cell before and after charging, and after every 50 hours of operation. Do not charge the batteries unless the fluid is slightly above the battery plates. If needed, add just enough distilled water to cover the plates.

  • Page 52: Charging The Batteries

    MAINTENANCE 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 machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key.
  • Page 53 WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep covers open when charging. 8. The TENNANT charger will start automatically. When the batteries are fully charged, the TENNANT charger will automatically turn off.

  • Page 54: Belts And Chains

    MAINTENANCE BELTS AND CHAINS VACUUM FAN DRIVE BELT Check the vacuum fan belt every 200 hours for wear. The spring idler keeps tension on the belt. 08290 STATIC DRAG CHAIN A static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine. The chain is attached to the machine by a rear main brush skirt retaining bolt.

  • Page 55: Debris Hopper

    MAINTENANCE DEBRIS HOPPER HOPPER DUST FILTER The dust filter filters the air pulled up from the hopper. The dust filter is equipped with a shaker to remove the accumulated dust particles. The dust filter shaker is operated by the filter shaker switch. The standard dust filter works well for normal sweeping applications.

  • Page 56: To Replace Hopper Dust Filter

    MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE HOPPER DUST FILTER 1. Turn the machine power off and set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 2. Open the hopper cover. 3.
  • Page 57 MAINTENANCE 6. Remove the filter shaker plate from the dust filter element. 7. Clean or discard the dust filter element as required. 8. Remove and discard the shipping tab from the dust filter element if a new element will be inserted into the machine. 9.

  • Page 58: Thermo Sentry

    MAINTENANCE 11. Check the shaker solenoid gap with the end of the shipping tab. The gap should be the same width as the tab. If it is not, loosen the mounting screws, adjust the gap by repositioning the shaker solenoid, then tighten the screws.

  • Page 59: Brushes

    MAINTENANCE BRUSHES MAIN BRUSH The main brush is cylindrical and spans the width of the machine, sweeping debris into the hopper. Check the brush daily for wear or damage. Remove any string or wire tangled on the main brush, main brush drive hub, or main brush idler hub.

  • Page 60: To Check And Adjust Main Brush Pattern

    MAINTENANCE 5. Grasp the main brush; pull it off the brush drive plug and out of the main brush compartment. 6. Put the new or rotated end-for-end main brush on the floor next to the access door. 7. Slide the main brush onto the drive plug. Rotate the brush until it engages the drive plug, and push it all the way onto the plug.
  • Page 61 MAINTENANCE 8. Observe the width of the brush pattern. The proper brush pattern width is 50 to 75 mm (2.0 to 3.0 in). 00582 9. To increase the width of the main brush pattern, turn the main brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise.
  • Page 62 MAINTENANCE A. Loosen the bracket mounting bolts. 08216 B. Turn the taper adjustment nut counter-clockwise to increase the pattern width at the brush drive end, and clockwise to decrease the pattern width at the brush drive end. Tighten the mounting bolts. C.

  • Page 63: Side Brush

    MAINTENANCE SIDE BRUSH The side brush sweeps debris along edges into the path of the main brush. Check the brush daily for wear or damage. Remove any string or wire found tangled on the side brush or side brush drive hub. Check the side brush pattern daily.

  • Page 64: To Replace Side Brush

    MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE SIDE BRUSH 1. Empty the debris hopper. 2. Set the machine parking brake. 3. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 4.

  • Page 65: Skirts And Seals

    MAINTENANCE SKIRTS AND SEALS HOPPER LIP SKIRTS The hopper lip skirts are located on the bottom rear of the hopper. The skirts float over debris and help deflect that debris into the hopper. The hopper lip skirts consist of five bottom lip segments and two additional side lip segments.

  • Page 66: Rear Skirts

    MAINTENANCE REAR SKIRTS The two rear skirts are located on the bottom rear of the main brush compartment. The vertical skirt should clear the floor up to 5 mm (0.25 in) in dusty conditions, and touch the floor otherwise. The recirculation skirt is self-adjusting.

  • Page 67: Hopper Door Seals

    MAINTENANCE HOPPER DOOR SEALS The hopper door seals are located on the hopper door. They seal the hopper when the hopper door is closed. Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. 08025 HOPPER COVER SEAL The hopper cover seal is located on the top edges of the hopper insert.

  • Page 68: Hopper Vacuum Fan Seal

    MAINTENANCE HOPPER VACUUM FAN SEAL The hopper vacuum fan seal is mounted on the neck of the filter cover around the vacuum fan inlet. Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. You can reach the seal by removing the hopper insert.

  • Page 69: Brakes And Tires

    MAINTENANCE BRAKES AND TIRES SERVICE BRAKES The mechanical service brakes are located on the front wheels. The brakes are operated by the foot brake pedal and connecting cables. Check the brake adjustment every 200 hours of operation. The brake pedal should not travel more than 25 mm (1 in) to fully engage the brakes.

  • Page 70: Pushing, Towing, And Transporting The Machine

    MAINTENANCE PUSHING, TOWING, AND TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE If the machine becomes disabled, it can be pushed from the front or rear, but tow it only from the rear. Only push or tow the machine for a very short distance and do not exceed 3.2 kp/h (2 mph).
  • Page 71 MAINTENANCE 3. To winch the machine onto the truck or trailer, attach the winching chains in the holes at the bottom of the rear bumper. If the machine has the optional rear tie down brackets, attach the winching chains to them.
  • Page 72 MAINTENANCE 5. Set the parking brake and block the machine tires. Tie down the machine to the truck or trailer before transporting. The front tie down locations are the holes in the wheel pockets at the front of the machine frame.

  • Page 73: Machine Jacking

    Before storing the machine for an extended period of time, the machine needs to be prepped to lessen the chance of rust, sludge, and other undesirable deposits from forming. Contact TENNANT service personnel. 6550E 330359 (6- -01) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 74: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES Item Dimension/capacity Length 2360 mm Width 1585 mm Height 1470 mm Height with overhead guard 2080 mm Height with overhead guard and hazard light 2270 mm Track 1345 mm Wheelbase 1135 mm Main brush diameter 355 mm Main brush length 1145 mm...

  • Page 75: Power Type

    Rear wheel, hydraulic cylinder and rotary Hydraulic accessory pump Manual valve controlled HYDRAULIC SYSTEM System Capacity Fluid Type Hydraulic reservoir 26.5 L TENNANT part no. 65870 Hydraulic total 34 L Propelling gearbox 2.6 L SAE 90 Gear weight lubricant BRAKING SYSTEM Type Operation Service brakes...

  • Page 76: Machine Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS 2360 mm 1585 mm TOP VIEW 2080 mm 1470 mm 1135 mm 1560 mm SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 350662 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 6550E 330359 (8- -06) Home Find... Go To..

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