Tennant 5280 Use And Care Manual

USE and CARE Guide
WARNING: Failure to follow these warnings may result in personal injury, electrocution, electrical shock, fire
or explosion: Do not use flammable liquids or operate machine in or near flammable liquids, vapors or
combustible dusts. Do not pick up flammable materials or reactive metals. Keep sparks and open flame away.
Keep battery hood open when charging. Disconnect battery cables before servicing machine.
DAILY: BEFORE EACH USE
1.
Check battery
meter charge level.
(See Battery Charging
Information below).
6.
Make sure the
recovery tank float
screen is clean.
FOR RECOMMENDED APPROVED CLEANING PRODUCTS, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR OR SERVICE CENTER.
DAILY: AFTER EACH USE
1.
Drain and rinse out
recovery tank.
6. Check battery fluid
level.
(See Battery
Charging Information)
MONTHLY:
1. Lubricate fitting on
rear caster with
Lubriplate EMB grease.
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2.
Install brushes
or new pads on
machine.
7.
Check gaskets on
bottom of recovery tank
and clean all debris.
2.
Remove and clean
float screen.
7. Clean machine with
all purpose cleaner and
damp cloth.
2. Check the leveling
of the squeegee
assembly. The full
width of the squeegee
should have even
contact on the floor
surface.
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3.
Check all switches
and motors to make
sure they operate
properly.
8.
Check solution
tank filter in bottom of
solution tank.
3.
Drain and rinse out
solution tank.
8. Recharge batteries
ONLY if machine is used
90 minutes or more.
3. Clean the battery
corrosion from the top
surfaces of the
batteries and terminals.
Use a strong mixture of
baking soda and water.
4.
Clean squeegee
and check condition of
wiping edge. Turn blade
over if worn.
9.
Check scrub head
skirt adjustment. The
skirt should touch the
floor.
4.
Remove pads/
brushes and clean.
BATTERY CHARGING
INFORMATION:
Before charging, check
battery fluid level. The fluid
level (A) should cover the
battery plates (B) a 1/4". Add
distilled water if needed. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
When disconnecting the
battery charger always
remember to unplug the
charger from the wall outlet
first.
Brush the mixture sparingly
over the batteries, terminals
and cable clamps. Use a
wire brush to clean the
terminal posts. After
cleaning, apply a coating of
clear battery post protectant
to the terminals and cable
connectors. Keep battery
tops clean and dry.
5.
Make sure recovery
tank is empty. Check
tank lid and gasket for
defects.
10.
Fill 12 gal. solution
tank with water and add
approved products.
5.
Wipe clean the
squeegee blades.
B
A
ATTENTION: FOR MACHINE
REPAIRS CONTACT AN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER.