TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................3 SAFETY SYMBOLS ................................6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................7 MACHINE DIMENSIONS ................................9 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................10 Purpose of this manual ......................................10 Identifying the machine ......................................10 Documentation provided with the machine ................................10 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..............................11 General description ........................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY Do not use the machine: without having read the operating and PRECAUTIONS maintenance manual. without having been trained in its use. Parts of the text requiring special attention are printed in without having been specifically entrusted bold and preceded by the symbols illustrated and described with its use.
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Never use the machine to transport people or appliance cannot be used. Replacement of goods or for towing. the cable should be entrusted to a TENNANT Do not wear jewellery, watches, ties or other approved service technician. Detach both items.
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Cleaning and maintenance operations that can be performed by the user must not be entrusted to children unless under supervision. All repairs must be carried out by a TENNANT approved service technician. Use only original accessories and spare parts supplied exclusively by the manufacturer, as only these are able to guarantee safe and trouble-free operation of the machine.
SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING! DANGER FROM MOVING PARTS WARNING! RISK OF ACID BURNS MAXIMUM SLOPE OPERATOR MANUAL, INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE READ THE OPERATOR MANUAL DIRECT CURRENT SYMBOL INSULATION CLASS: THIS CLASSIFICATION ONLY APPLIES TO BATTERY POWERED MACHINES. EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTION POINT. SAFETY LABEL.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1200 Cleaning width inches 3800-5600 Cleaning capacity per hour 40902.86 - 60277.9 Centre brush diameter inches 11.02 Side brush diameter inches 15,74 Centre brush motor power 0.80 Side brush motor power 0.12 Drive motor power 0.60 Suction motor power 0.34 Filter shaker motor power 0.12...
GENERAL INFORMATION Purpose of this manual This manual has been written by the Manufacturer and is an integral part of the machine It defines the purpose for which the machine has been designed and constructed and contains all the information required operators In addition to this manual, which contains information for operators, other publications are available providing specific information for...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Main parts of the machine The main parts of the machine are listed below: General description 1. Debris bin. 2. Control panel. The machine described in this manual is a motorized 3. Centre brush. sweeper designed to sweep floors in civil and industrial 4.
Control panel Accessories See list of recommended spare parts. The machine has the following controls and indicator lights: 15. Emergency stop button: acts as a safety device. 16. Speed potentiometer: regulates the maximum speed of the machine forward and in reverse. 17.
HANDLING AND INSTALLATION Remove the metal brackets securing the front/ rear wheels and the machine chassis to the pallet base. Lifting and transporting the palletized Release the parking brake. machine ! ATTENTION: during all lifting operations, make sure the palletized machine is firmly secured to prevent it tipping over or being accidentally dropped.
Batteries Press the Suction button twice. ! ATTENTION: do not use NON-rechargeable batteries Two different types of battery can be installed on these machines: Leak-proof tubular batteries (WET): the electrolyte level must be checked regularly. Sealed batteries (GEL or AGM): this type of battery requires no maintenance.
! DANGER: The operations of preparing, installing, connecting and removing the ! ATTENTION: when installing and connecting batteries must be entrusted to a TENNANT- the batteries, ensure that the battery charger is approved service technician (referred to unplugged from the power socket.
OFF-BOARD battery charger settings Fitting the side brush ! DANGER: use a battery charger with CE ! ATTENTION: before carrying out the operations marking that is in compliance with product described below, stop on a flat and level surface, standard (EN 60335-2-29), equipped with switch off the machine, remove the ignition key and double insulation or reinforced insulation apply the parking brake.
PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE ! DANGER: Never sweep up combustible powders, flammable or explosive liquids (e.g. OPERATOR petrol, fuel oil, etc.), acids and solvents (e.g. paint thinners, acetone etc.) even if diluted. Clothing and equipment Sit on the seat. Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles. Turn the ignition key to switch the machine on.
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Lower the side brushes by pulling the relative The maximum operating speed can be set by levers out and easing them down. turning the speed potentiometer. If the machine has to be used on damp ground, it is essential to protect the paper filter: accordingly, shut off the suction motor by pressing the suction button.
To stop the machine, release the accelerator pedal and To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal fully. depress the brake pedal; refer to the section "Service brake and parking brake ". Before leaving the machine unattended, stop on a flat and level surface, switch off the machine, remove the ignition key, make certain that the centre brush and the side brushes are raised clear of the ground, and apply the...
Emergency stop button Battery charge indicator In the event of emergency, this button isolates the machine The indicator shows the remaining battery charge, from its power source. expressed as a percentage. When the battery charge To cut off the power supply, push the button in. percentage value drops below a given level, all cleaning To restart the machine, pull the button back.
Moving the machine when not in operation Lower the debris bin clamp lever. To move the machine, proceed as follows: Turn the ignition key to switch the machine on. Select the direction of travel. Press the accelerator pedal. The top speed of the machine is adjusted by turning the potentiometer.
Maintenance operations on the electrical circuit — and in any event, all other operations not explicitly described in this operating manual — must be performed by a TENNANT approved service technician, in compliance with current Cleaning the filter manually; if the filter shaker...
The remaining fuses are located in the battery compartment The replacement of fuses must be entrusted only to a and inside the front casing. TENNANT service centre or to a TENNANT-approved service technician. In addition, the machine is equipped with resettable fuses also known as thermal fuses.
! DANGER: in the event of battery fluid ! ATTENTION: before carrying out the operations leakage, do not touch the fluid and observe the described below, stop on a flat and level surface, following precautions: switch off the machine, remove the ignition key and Contact with the skin can cause irritation;...
Battery: removal Replacing the centre brush ! ATTENTION: before carrying out the operations ! ATTENTION: the operation of removing the batteries described below, stop on a flat and level surface, must be carried out by a skilled technician. switch off the machine, remove the ignition key and apply the parking brake.
Remove the adapter from the core of the old brush ! NOTICE and fit it to the new brush, taking care to keep the Once all six of the adjustment positions have been bristles aligned in the same direction. used up, proceed with replacement of the brush as indicated in the section “Replacing the centre brush”.
Periodic checks OPERATIONS OPERATIONS OPERATIONS OPERATIONS OPERATIONS CHECK ON TAKING EVERY 30 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY 400 HOURS DELIVERY BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL AND VOLTAGE OR EVERY TWO WEEKS CHECK THE BRUSHES (OR CARBON BRUSHES) ON ALL X (*) OF THE ELECTRIC MOTORS AND REPLACE IF WORN BELT WEAR...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS Machine raises dust. Filter clogged. Shake the filter using the filter shaker and if necessary remove and carefully clean the filter Filter damaged. Replace the filter Filter incorrectly fitted. Fit the filter correctly in position Safety thermostat tripped. Remove the heat source from the debris bin.
ALARMS/WARNINGS DISPLAYED Possible solution Alarm message Machine behaviour Description of problem BRUSH MOTOR CUTOUT Brush motionless. Brush motor overheating. Leave to cool down. TRIPPED BRAKE Drive motionless. Brake applied. Release the brake. Drive motor overheating. Leave to cool down. STAND-BY Machine motionless.
USER MENU To access the USER MENU: Turn the ignition key to switch the machine off. Press the Programming and Suction buttons at the same time, then switch the machine on by turning the ignition key. Pressing the Programming button, the user can select a parameter, make a change and save the new setting. Pressing the Suction button, the user can change (increase) the value of the selected parameter or navigate other items of the user menu.
RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Part Number Descriptions SPPV75791 Main Brush, PPL SPPV01379 Main Brush, PPL - Soft ( Carpet) SPPV00013 Main Brush, Mix Soft/steel - Medium SPPV75793 Main Brush, Mix PPL/Steel - Abrasive PMVR00283 Side Brush, PPL (Standard) PMVR07065 Side Brush, Mix PPL/Steel - Abrasive (Option) MPVR75936 Side Flap MPVR75935...
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MECE00591 Display Board MECE00592 Service Board MECE00925 Traction Board MECE00915 Inverter Board MECI00532 Main Contactor, 24V-100A MECE00201 Relay 24V 10-20A 994203 Battery, 06Vdc 0180Ah, Gel [5H,GF06180] L-390764 Battery, 6Vdc, 180Ah, Gel [Trojan] L-GF06180V Battery, 6Vdc, 180Ah, Gel [Exide] 9015391 Charger Kit, 24VDC, Off-Board [Delta-Q] 1026325 Battery Charger Power Cord [Delta-Q Charger] MECB02065...
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