Filling Solution Tank; Adjusting Control Console Height; Machine Operation; Pre--Operation Checks - Tennant Ready Space 1610 Operator And Parts Manual

OPERATION

FILLING SOLUTION TANK

The machine may be filled from either the rear, using
the hose fill--port, or from the front using the bucket
fill--port (Figure 3).
NOTE: When filling solution tank with a bucket, make
sure that the bucket is clean. Do not use the same
bucket for filling and emptying the machine.
Fill the solution tank to the 75 liter mark with hot water,
60°C (140°F) maximum (Figure 3).
FOR RESTORATIVE EXTRACTION CLEANING:
Pour a recommended cleaning detergent into the
solution tank. Follow mixing instructions on the bottle.
FOR READYSPACE CLEANING: Do not add
extractor cleaning detergents into the solution tank.
Cleaning detergent must be pre--sprayed on the carpet
with the use of a pump--up sprayer.
ATTENTION: When using the machine for
restorative extraction cleaning, only use
recommended cleaning detergents in the solution
tank. Machine failure due to improper detergent
usage will void the manufacturer's warranty.
WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard. Never
Use Flammable Liquids.

ADJUSTING CONTROL CONSOLE HEIGHT

Pull the console height adjustment lever and lift or
lower the console to a comfortable operating height.
Release lever to lock the position (Figure 4).
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75L
FIG. 3
FIG. 4

MACHINE OPERATION

FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless
operator manual is read and understood.
PRE- -OPERATION CHECKS
NOTE: Refer to the Machine Maintenance section for
further details.
- Vacuum floor and remove any debris.
- Check battery meter charge level.
- ReadySpace Cleaning: Check rollers for wear.
- Inspect spray nozzles for proper spray pattern.
- ReadySpace Cleaning: Inspect roller vacuum shoes
for debris.
- Make sure recovery tank float shut--off screen is
clean.
- ReadySpace Cleaning: Make sure solution tank is
filled with only water, no cleaning detergents.

OPERATING MACHINE

Before ReadySpace Cleaning, pre-spray the carpet
with the ReadySpace Pre-Treatment detergent
t
according to the directions on the bottle (Figure 5).
Allow the detergent to dwell for 5--10 minutes.
NOTE: The ReadySpace Pre- -Treatment detergent is
specially formulated for ReadySpace Cleaning. Using
a pre- -treatment detergent other than specified may
result in poor cleaning performance.
1. Turn the key and the solution switch to the on ( I )
position (Figure 6).
NOTE: Machines manufactured before serial number
10243221 are not equipped with the solution switch
upgrade. To install a solution on/off switch, order kit
part number 9001593.
FIG. 5
Tennant 1610 (07- -05)