Monthly Maintenance - Tennant Ready Space 1610 Operator And Parts Manual

If unable to adjust the pressure into the green
zone this may be a good indication that the
brushes should be replaced.
FIG. 32
5. Remove any debris lodged in the carpet extraction
vacuum shoe (Figure 33).
FIG. 33
6. Inspect the spray tips for proper spray pattern
(Figure 34). If spray pattern is obstructed, clean or
replace the spray tips (See MONTHLY
MAINTENANCE).
ReadySpace
Spray Tips (2)
Restorative Extraction
Spray Tips (2)
FIG. 34
Tennant 1610 (07- -05)

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE

(Every 80 Hours of Use)
1. Remove the solution tank filter from underneath
the machine and rinse out the screens. Make sure
the solution tank is empty before removing filter
(Figure 35).
FIG. 35
2. Flush the plumbing system with an approved
acetic acid solution to dissolve normal alkaline
buildup. Follow procedure below:
a. Remove rollers/brushes from the machine.
b. Pour 11 liters (3 gal) of hot water into the
solution tank, do not exceed 60°C (140°F).
c. Add the acetic acid solution according to the
mixing directions on the bottle.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow mixing
and handling instructions on chemical containers.
d. Place the machine in an area with a floor drain.
e. Block the wheels and turn the speed control
knob to slowest setting.
f. Operate both cleaning technologies for one
minute each over the floor drain.
NOTE: Rear vacuum shoe exchange is
required to operate both ReadySpace and
Restorative Extraction cleaning technologies.
g. Turn the key off and let the machine set
overnight to allow the acetic acid solution to
breakdown the alkaline buildup.
h. Next day, disperse the remaining acetic acid
solution and rinse the solution system with 11
liters (3 gal) of clean water.
3. Remove the four quick--release spray tips from the
scrub head (Figure 34). Turn spray tip caps
counter--clockwise to remove. Soak the tips and
screens in an acetic acid solution for up to six
hours (Figure 36). Follow the mixing directions on
the bottle. Do not use pointed objects to clean tips,
damage will occur.
OPERATION
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