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Tennant T3e Operator's Manual

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ENGLISH
T3e
Automatic Scrubber
Operator Manual
The Safe Scrubbing Alternativer
International
1033579
Rev. 03 (11-2008)
*1033579*
www.tennantco.com

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Automatic Scrubber Operator Manual The Safe Scrubbing Alternativer International 1033579 Rev. 03 (11-2008) *1033579* www.tennantco.com...
  • Page 2 PO Box 1452 Minneapolis, MN 55440 USA Phone: (800) 553--8033 or (763) 513--2850 www.tennantco.com Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice. Original Instructions, copyright E 2008 TENNANT Company. All rights reserved. Printed in China Tennant T3e (03- -08)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....DRAINING SOLUTION TANK ... . . Tennant T3e (11- -08)

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    If the charger supply cord is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. WARNING: Spinning Brush. Keep Hands Away. Turn Off Power Before Working On Machine. Tennant T3e (11- -08)

  • Page 5: Safety Labels

    Located on scrub head WARNING: Fire Or Explosion WARNING: Spinning Brush. Hazard. Batteries Emit Hydrogen Keep Hands Away. Turn Off Gas. Keep Sparks And Open Power Before Working On Flame Away. Keep Battery Machine. Compartment Open When Charging. Tennant T3e (03- -07)

  • Page 6: Machine Components

    14. Solution Tank Sight Gauge/Drain Hose 31. Motor Hub Lock Pin 15. Down Pressure Lever 32. Parking Brake (option) 16. Scrub Head Lift Pedal 33. ec- -H2O System Module (ec- -H2O Model) 34. ec- -H2O System Indicator Light (ec- -H2O Model) Tennant T3e (09- -08)

  • Page 7: Control Panel Symbols

    ATTENTION: To prevent possible machine damage, install batteries after removing machine from shipping pallet. FIG. 1 3. Carefully install the batteries into the battery compartment tray and arrange the battery posts as shown (Figure 2). Insert the foam spacers as shown. Tennant T3e (03- -08)

  • Page 8: How The Machine Works

    The converted water attacks the dirt, breaks it into smaller particles, and pulls it off the floor surface allowing the machine to easily scrub away the suspended soil. The converted water then returns to normal water in the recovery tank. Tennant T3e (09- -08)

  • Page 9: Machine Setup

    (Figure 7). Secure pad with center lock. FIG. 4 Pad Driver 4. Connect the vacuum hose to the squeegee FIG. 7 assembly. Loop the hose as shown using the hose clip provided (Figure 5). FIG. 5 Tennant T3e (09- -08)

  • Page 10: Installing Fast--Pak

    FIG. 9 6. To remove the pad driver/ brush, press down on the motor hub lock pin and turn the pad driver/brush clockwise (Figure 10). Lock Pin FIG. 12 FIG. 10 Tennant T3e (09- -08)

  • Page 11: Filling Solution Tank

    ( I ) position (Figure 16). Never Use Flammable Liquids. NOTE: The ec- -H2O system indicator light will not FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow mixing turn on until the machine starts scrubbing. and handling instructions on chemical containers. Tennant T3e (09- -08)
  • Page 12 NOTE: For the FaST and ec- -H2O models, the solution flow rate is fixed and requires no adjustment. The ec- -H2O module has optional flow rate settings. If solution flow adjustments are required, contact an Authorized Service Center. FIG. 18 FIG. 21 Tennant T3e (09- -08)

  • Page 13: Emergency Stop Button (Option)

    2. Keep the machine moving to prevent damage to floor finish. 3. Wipe the squeegee blades with a cloth if blades leave streaks. Pre-sweep the area to prevent streaking. 4. Do not operate the machine on inclines that exceed 5% (3°). Tennant T3e (09- -08)

  • Page 14: Battery Meter

    (Figure 28). batteries. If the red light appears, the scrubbing function will shut off automatically. This protects the batteries from total discharge. Recharge the batteries immediately. Stop scrubbing and recharge batteries FIG. 28 FIG. 26 Tennant T3e (09- -08)

  • Page 15: Draining Tanks

    Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks and Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment Propped Open When Charging. FOR SAFETY: When servicing batteries, wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling batteries and battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid. Tennant T3e (03- -07)

  • Page 16: Battery Charger Specifications

    50--75% charged Blinking 75--100% charged Blinking 100% charged Abnormal Cycle* Blinking Fault detected * Blinking Blinking Blinking * See the On--board Battery Charger Fault Codes table. When a fault occurs, the charger will also sound an alarm. Tennant T3e (03- -08)

  • Page 17: On--Board Battery Charger Fault Codes

    If fault continues replace charger or Contact Service Center. 100% LED blinks Abnormal cycle. Safety timer exceeded the 18 Battery maintenance required or replace while the 50% and hour charging time. battery. 75% LED’s are off. Tennant T3e (03- -08)

  • Page 18: Using The Off- -Board Battery Charger

    (Figure 40). 6. Connect the charger’s DC cord into the machine’s battery receptacle at the rear of the machine (Figure 38). NOTE: The machine will not operate once the battery charger is connected. FIG. 40 FIG. 38 Tennant T3e (09- -08)
  • Page 19 5. Wipe the squeegee blades clean (Figure 43). Store the squeegee assembly in the raised position to prevent blade damage. FIG. 45 8. Inspect the condition of the scrub head skirt, replace if worn or damaged (Figure 46). FIG. 43 FIG. 46 Tennant T3e (03- -08)

  • Page 20: Monthly Maintenance

    6. Clean the parking brake clamp with a cleaning (Figure 48). solvent. 7. Check the machine for loose nuts and bolts. 8. Check the machine for leaks. MOTOR MAINTENANCE Contact an Authorized Tennant Service Center for carbon brush replacement. Carbon Brush Replacement Hours Drive Transaxle Motor Vacuum Motor FIG.

  • Page 21: Fast System Maintenance

    4. Turn the key to the on ( I ) position. FIG. 52 3. Replace the water and air filter. An 8mm hex wrench required to install new water filter (Figure 53). Water Filter (50 Mesh/Brown) Air Filter (50 Mesh/Brown) FIG. 53 Tennant T3e (11- -08)

  • Page 22: Squeegee Blade Replacement

    Replace blade if all four edges are worn. 1. Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine. 2. Loosen the band clamp and remove the band from the squeegee assembly (Figure 56). FIG. 58 FIG. 56 Tennant T3e (11- -08)

  • Page 23: Squeegee Blade Adjustment

    (Figure 60). and water (Figure 62). FOR SAFETY: When cleaning batteries, wear protective gloves and eye protection. Avoid contact with battery acid. FIG. 60 FIG. 62 3. Check for loose or worn cables. Replace if worn. Tennant T3e (03- -07)

  • Page 24: Transporting Machine

    (Figure 63). ec- -H2O system, the ec- -H2O module may detect an error and not function (ec- -H2O switch indicator light will turn red). If this occurs, reset key and repeat the flush procedure as described below. Tennant T3e (09- -08)
  • Page 25 The following items are required: valve coupling Wear safety glasses. #1002856 and 15 cm Hose #63182. 1. Remove the FaST--PAK carton and connect the valve coupling and 15 cm hose to the FaST detergent supply hose (Figure 66). Tennant T3e (09- -08)

  • Page 26: Recommended Stock Items

    (Figure 69). FIG. 69 7. To drain the antifreeze from the FaST supply hose, repeat steps 1 and 2. Dispose of the antifreeze in an environmentally safe way according to local waste disposal regulations. Tennant T3e (03- -08)

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Faulty FaST system on/off switch Contact Service Center Faulty pump Contact Service Center Clogged solution tank filter Drain solution tank. remove solution tank filter, clean and reinstall Clogged orifice/filter screen Replace orifice/filter screen (See FaST SYSTEM MAINTE- NANCE) Tennant T3e (03- -07)
  • Page 28 -H2O system indicator light Defective light or module Contact Service Center does not turn on (ec- -H2O Model) No water flow (ec- -H2O Model) Clogged module Contact Service Center Defective solution pump Contact Service Center Tennant T3e (09- -08)

  • Page 29: Battery Meter Led Fault Codes

    Contact Service Center. Four Battery lockout. Recharge batteries immediately. Eight Controller tripped. Contact Service Center. High battery voltage reading Check battery connections. No Bars Sleep mode Turn key to restore. Bars Rippling Throttle engaged. Release activation bail. Tennant T3e (03- -07)

  • Page 30: Machine Specifications

    Transporting 8% (5°) Transporting 8% (5°) Transporting 8% (5°) * Run times are based on Continuous Scrubbing Run Times. ** Sound levels (ISO 11201) as recommended by the American Association of Cleaning Equipment Manufacturers (AACEM) and OSHA. Tennant T3e (03- -07)

  • Page 31: Machine Dimensions

    * If the optional solution flow rates are required, contact an Authorized Service Center. MACHINE DIMENSIONS 1,093 mm 507 mm (43cm model) 1,219 mm (43cm model) 549 mm (50cm model) 1,276 mm (50cm model) 763 mm Tennant T3e (09- -08)

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