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  • Page 1 530E (Operator Manual) MM178 Rev. 16 Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 2 This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 530E. It provides necessary operating and preventive maintenance instructions. Read this manual completely and understand the machine before operating or servicing it. This manual covers all machine variations and standard accessories. The tabbed instruction portion of the manual consists of the Specification, Operation, Maintenance, and Appendix sections.

  • Page 3: General Information

    - - Avoid Contact With Battery Acid. - - Use Cardboard To Locate Leaking FOR SAFETY: Hydraulic Fluid Under Pressure. - - Use TENNANT Supplied Or Approved 1. Do Not Operate Machine: Replacement Parts. - - Unless Trained And Authorized.
  • Page 4 HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT BOX. 03677 BATTERY CHARGING LABEL - - LOCATED ON FAN BELT LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE THE UNDERSIDE ON THE MACHINE HOOD. VACUUM FAN MOTOR. 530E MM178 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    OPERATIONAL LIGHTS SWITCH 2-10 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BATTERY CONDITION GAUGE ..2-10 TROUBLESHOOTING ..3-11 KEY-OPERATED ON-OFF SWITCH 2-10 CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES 2-10 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..machines serial number 007500 FINDING A TENNANT PART NUMBER and above) ....3-30 PLACING AN ORDER .
  • Page 7 ....7-30 Fig. 26 -- Documentation Group ..7-31 530E MM178 (3- -99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 8 GENERAL INFORMATION 530E MM178 (8- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 9: Specifications

    MACHINE DIMENSIONS (For machines below serial number 007500) ... MACHINE DIMENSIONS (For machines serial number 007500 and above) ..530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 11: Machine Specifications

    Recovery tank capacity -- 55 gal (210 L) Power source -- manual Tank capacity with ESt option -- 80 gal (300 L) Hydraulic system -- 1 gal (3.8 L) Hydraulic system, total -- 1.5 gal (5.7 L) 530E MM178 (6- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 12: General Machine Dimensions

    Side brush -- 13 in (330 mm) diameter Scrubbing path width -- 50 in (1270 mm) with side brush Debris hopper capacity -- 1.5 cu ft (0.42 m3) Rear squeegee path width -- 51 in (1295 mm) 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 13: Machine Dimensions (For Machines Below Serial Number 007500)

    MACHINE DIMENSIONS (For machines below serial number 007500) 99 in (2515 mm) 88 in (2235 mm) 52.75 in (1340 mm) 56.9 in (1445 mm) TOP VIEW 53 in (1345 mm) SIDE VIEW 03698 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 14: Machine Dimensions (For Machines Serial Number 007500 And Above)

    SPECIFICATIONS MACHINE DIMENSIONS (For machines serial number 007500 and above) 88 in (2235 mm) 52.75 in (1340 mm) TOP VIEW 53 in (1345 mm) SIDE VIEW 03698 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 15: Operation

    DOUBLE SCRUBBING OPERATION . . . 2-16 OPERATION ON GRADES ... . 2-16 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING ..2-17 530E MM178 (6- -91) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 16 OPERATION 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 17: Preparation For Operation

    FOR SAFETY: When Servicing Machine, Avoid Contact With Battery Acid. 5. Check the battery specific gravity to determine the state of charge as described in BATTERIES in the MAINTENANCE section. Charge the batteries if necessary. 530E MM178 (8- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 18: Operation Of Controls

    OPERATION OF CONTROLS 03677 MACHINE COMPONENTS A. Operator Seat E. Brush Access Door B. Steering Wheel F. Recovery Tank Cleanout Cap C. Hood G. Recovery Tank D. Side Brush H. Solution Tank 530E MM178 (6- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 19: Instrument Panel Symbols

    Circuit Breaker #8 Squeegee Up Circuit Breaker #9 Squeegee Down Circuit Breaker #10 Side Brush Retract Side Brush Up Side Brush Down And On Recovery Tank Full Operational Lights Key-Operated On-Off Switch 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 20: Controls And Instruments

    Q. Operational Lights Switch H. ESt Switch R. Battery Condition Gauge Main Brush Switch S. Key-Operated On-Off Switch J. Brush Pressure Gauge T. Circuit Breakers K. Squeegee Switch Recovery Tank Full Lamp L. Hour Meter 530E MM178 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 21: Brake Pedal

    To restore power, the key-operated on-off switch must be on, the seat must be down tripping the seat switch, and the directional pedal must pass through the “neutral” position. 530E MM178 (8- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 22: Solution Flow Lever

    The system operates independently of the key-operated on-off switch. To stop the system, place the ESt switch in the bottom position. 530E MM178 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 23: Main Brush Switch

    008832, a horn button is located in the center of the steering wheel. For machines serial number 008832 and above, the horn is located on the left panel of the operators compartment. 530E MM178 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 24: Recovery Tank Full Lamp

    CB- -8 10 A Side brush lift CB- -9 10 A Float switches CB- -10 10 A Accessories FU- -1 100 A Propelling Motor FU- -2 20 A SCR cooling fan 2-10 530E MM178 (9- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 25: Machine Operation

    Check under machine for leak spots. Check brakes and controls for proper operation. Check service records to determine service requirements. 03679 SOLUTION TANK FILL DOOR A. Fill Door B. Solution Tank 2-11 530E MM178 (8- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 26: To Scrub

    It is very responsive to the RECOVERY TANK FILL CAP movement of the steering wheel. Avoid sudden turns, except in emergencies. A. Fill Cap B. Recovery Tank 2-12 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 27: To Drain And Clean Recovery Tank And Empty Hopper

    ESt machines when the ESt switch is in the C. Hose Plug “on” position unless a large amount of standing water was picked up or the screen filter in the recovery tank becomes clogged. 2-13 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 28 5. Pull the assembly handle back to slide the squeegee and hopper assembly out the rear of the machine. 6. Disconnect the hopper vacuum hose. 03681 RECONNECTING VACUUM HOSE A. Hopper Vacuum Hose B. Hopper 2-14 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 29 15. Spray the inside of the demister and the tank with clean water. Do not use water hotter than 130_ F (54_ C) or use steam to clean the tank because damage may occur. 03720 SECURED DRAIN HOSE 2-15 530E MM178 (6- -91) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 30: To Drain And Clean Recovery

    Check for wire or string tangled on brushes. Check squeegees for wear or damage. Empty and clean debris hopper. Drain and clean recovery tank. Check vacuum hoses for debris or obstructions. Check for leaks. 2-16 530E MM178 (8- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 31: Machine Troubleshooting

    Broken scrub brush drive chain. Replace chain. Broken scrub brush drive idler. Replace idler. Scrub brush drive sprocket loose. Tighten sprocket set screws. Debris hopper full. Empty hopper. Brushes have flat spot. Rotate brushes end-for-end. 2-17 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 32: Options Operation

    A. Suction Hose B. Squeegee 13. Store the vacuum wand equipment in the proper locations. Lower the seat. 4. Push the vacuum wand hose connector into the squeegee vacuum hose. 2-18 530E MM178 (8- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 33: Transporting Machine

    Machine Up At Designated Locations Only. secure the machine. Block Machine Up With Jack Stands. FOR SAFETY: When Servicing Machine, Jack Machine Up At Designated Locations Only. Block Machine Up With Jack Stands. 2-19 530E MM178 (8- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 34: Machine Tie-Downs

    A. Tie-Down Bracket When transporting the machine on a trailer or in a truck, be sure to set the machine parking brake and block the machine tires to prevent the machine from rolling. 2-20 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 35: Machine Storage

    5. Fill the hydraulic reservoir with hydraulic fluid for machines with serial number 007500 and above. This prevents condensation from developing in the reservoir. 6. Remove or charge the batteries every three months. 2-21 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 36 OPERATION 2-22 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    ....3-26 STATIC DRAG CHAIN ....3-26 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 38 MAINTENANCE 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 39: Recommended First 50-Hour Machine Inspection

    1. Change the gearbox gear lubricant and the drain and fill/level plug seals. 2. Replace the hydraulic fluid filter element. 3. Perform all 50-hour interval lubrication and maintenance procedures listed in the MAINTENANCE CHART. 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 40: Gearbox

    Lubricate Batteries Check electrolyte level Main brush drive Check lubricant level Rear tires Inspect for wear 100 Hours 100 Hours Front tire Inspect for wear Gearbox Check lubricant level Rear Caster Lubricate 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 41: Front Wheel Support Bearing

    Check motor brushes Cooling fan motor Check motor brushes GL -- SAE 90 Gear weight lubricant SPL -- Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT Part No. 01433--1) HYDO -- TENNANT or approved hydraulic fluid 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 42 Lubriplate grease gun containing Lubriplate EMB grease EMB grease (TENNANT Part No. 01433--1) (TENNANT Part No. 01433--1) after every 50 after every 200 hours of operation. hours of operation. 03687 REAR BRUSH IDLER GREASE FITTING A.

  • Page 43: Hood Hinges

    50 hours of operation and then Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT Part No. after every 1000 hours of operation. 01433--1) to the grease fittings after every 200 hours of operation.

  • Page 44: Hydraulics

    The operates. TENNANT’s hydraulic fluid is specially reservoir holds 1 gal (3.8 L) of hydraulic fluid. The selected to meet the needs of TENNANT reservoir is located under the hood in front of the machines.

  • Page 45: Hydraulic Fluid Filter

    4. Apply a thin coat of hydraulic fluid to the seal FOR SAFETY: When Servicing Machine, Use of the new hydraulic fluid filter element. Cardboard To Locate Leaking Hydraulic Fluid Under Pressure. 530E MM178 (8- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 46: Hydraulic Schematic

    MAINTENANCE 05862 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC 3-10 530E MM178 (8- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 47: Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

    Fixed pressure reducing valve Replace cartridge. malfunctioning. Adjustable pressure reducing Replace cartridge. valve malfunctioning 3-11 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 48: Electrical System

    Do not operate machine if batteries are in poor condition or have a charge level below 25%, specific gravity below 1.162. If using a battery not supplied by TENNANT, 03704 CHECKING BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY make sure the battery cables are not longer than 18 in (450 mm) or they could rub on the drive A.

  • Page 49: Battery Charging

    Add to the specific gravity reading 0.004, 4 points, for each 10_F (6_C) above 80_F (27_C). Subtract from the specific gravity reading 0.004, 4 points, for each 10_F (6_C) below 80_F (27_C). 3-13 530E MM178 (9- -95) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 50: To Charge Batteries

    3. Unplug the machine connectors from the battery connectors. 03699 BATTERY CONNECTORS A. Battery Connectors 03705 B. Machine Connectors CHARGING BATTERIES A. Charger Connectors B. Battery Connectors 3-14 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 51: Electric Motors

    Remember to always replace brushes in sets. If the commutator is worn or rough, the motor armature should be removed and serviced. 3-15 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    WARNING: Hazardous Voltage. Shock Can Result. Disconnect Batteries Before Working On Machine. Only Qualified Personnel Should Work Inside Panel. If you choose to troubleshoot the system yourself, see PROPELLING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING. 3-16 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 53: Propelling System Troubleshooting

    -- if not, contactor faulty. Check continuity of wiring from Repair wiring. forward and reverse contactors to logic plug B pin 5 (wire 33 and wire 33A). Logic board faulty. Replace logic board. 3-17 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 54 Reconnect plugs or wires. rapidly -- direction contactor rapidly -- direction contactor loose. closes and immediately closes and immediately Logic board faulty. Replace logic board. opens. opens. SCR faulty. Replace SCR panel. 3-18 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 55 D2 to contactors and motor faulty. Light wire from plugging diode Repair wire. cathode to logic plug A (white wire) faulty. Logic board faulty. Replace logic board. Plugging diode faulty. Replace SCR panel. 3-19 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 56: Electrical Schematic (For Machines Below Serial Number 007500)

    MAINTENANCE 03706 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (For machines below serial number 007500) 3-20 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 57: Electrical Schematic (For Machines Serial Number 007500 To 007892)

    MAINTENANCE 05868 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (For machines serial number 007500 to 007892) 3-21 530E MM178 (8- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 58: Electrical Schematic (For Machines Serial Number 007893 To 008831)

    MAINTENANCE 05868 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (For machines serial number 007893 to 008831) 3-22 530E MM178 (8- -93) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 59: Electrical Schematic (For Machines Serial Number 008832 And Above)

    SQ RELAY 28/BLU 36/PUR 36A/PUR 36B/PUR 42A/PUR 42/PUR 41/GRY 41A/GRY LOWER 13V/BLK DOWN DOWN LIMIT REV AUX SWITCH AUTO SWITCH #1 SQUEEGEE 05868 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (For machines serial number 008832 and above) 3-23 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 60: Electrical Schematic

    L.H. HEADLIGHT 61B/YEL 61E/YEL 13EE/BLK 13BB/BLK 61C/ R.H. HEADLIGHT 61G/YEL 13GG/BLK L.H. TAILLIGHT 62C/YEL 62A/YEL 13HH/BLK 13DD/BLK R.H. TAILLIGHT 62B/YEL 13DD/BLK 05868 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (For machines serial number 007500 and above) 3-24 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 61: Belts And Chains

    03718 BELT GUARD 9. Hold the tensioning block down and install a new belt. A. Guard 10. Replace the belt guard. 11. Reconnect the battery connectors and lower the hood. 3-25 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 62: Main Brush Chain

    Then replace the inspection Make sure that the chain is making contact with plug. the floor at all times. 03683 CHAIN CASE A. Chain Case B. Inspection Plug C. Static Drag Chain 3-26 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 63: Brushes

    It will easily slip into place if the brushes and brush drive plugs are aligned properly. Lubricating the mounting surfaces will make it easier to remove and mount the brush idler arm. 3-27 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 64: To Check And Adjust Main Brush Pattern

    12. Check the brush pattern as described in TO 03710 CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN BRUSH NORMAL MAIN BRUSH PATTERN PATTERN. 13. Close and secure the brush access door. 03711 TAPERED MAIN BRUSH PATTERN 3-28 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 65: Side Brush

    F. Recheck the main brush pattern. 03712 Repeat as necessary. SIDE BRUSH G. Replace the left side access door. A. Side Brush 4. Slide the side brush out from under the hub. 3-29 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 66: To Install Side Brush (For Machines Below Serial Number 007500)

    C. Drive Hub counter-clockwise on the hydraulic solenoid valve. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise 5. Slide the side brush out from under the hub. to increase down pressure on the side brush. 3-30 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 67: Solution And Recovery Tanks

    03718 SOLUTION VALVE (For machines below serial number 004831) A. Valve B. Rod C. Ball Joints 03688 TANK DRAIN HOSE A. Solution Tank B. Drain Hose 3-31 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 68: Recovery Tank

    A. Drain Hose B. Hose Retaining Clip C. Hose Plug 05164 CLEANING OUT DEMISTER (TOP VIEW) A. Recovery Tank B. Demister Cleanout Port C. Squeegee Suction Hose D. Garden Hose E. Demister 3-32 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 69: Debris Hopper

    Keep vacuum hoses and nozzles clean. Clogged C. Hopper Vacuum Hose hoses are a common cause of poor water pickup. Replace the caps and return the drain hose to its storage position. 03720 SECURED DRAIN HOSE 3-33 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 70: Squeegees

    To use the last edge, rotate the squeegee end-for-end. 04030 SIDE SQUEEGEE A. Squeegee B. Deflector C. Clevis Pin D. Clip 3-34 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 71: To Replace Or Rotate Blade

    03691 REPLACING SQUEEGEE BLADE A. Squeegee Frame B. Squeegee Blade 03690 SQUEEGEE A. Ringed Pin B. Deflector C. Squeegee D. Gasket E. Clip 3-35 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 72: To Adjust Rear Squeegee Tips

    FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking Brake, And Turn Off Machine. 03714 SQUEEGEE LINKS A. Upper Link B. Lower Link C. Jam Nut D. Ball Joint E. Squeegee 3-36 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 73: Squeegee (For Machines Below Serial Number 007500)

    Recheck deflection after making any adjustments. 08946 SQUEEGEE CASTER BRACKET A. Caster Bracket B. Squeegee C. Caster Bracket Nut 03693 SQUEEGEE CASTER A. Caster B. Squeegee C. Caster Nut 3-37 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 74: To Replace Side Brush

    Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking Brake, And Turn Off Machine. 3. Remove the retaining bolt, deflector and clip. 03712 SIDE BRUSH SQUEEGEE A. Squeegee B. Retaining Bolt C. Deflector D. Side Brush 3-38 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 75: To Replace Side Brush

    9. Remount the side brush guard. brake, and turn off machine. 4. Remove the side brush guard. 05857 SIDE BRUSH SQUEEGEE A. Side Brush Guard B. Squeegee Retainer C. Squeegee Blade Assembly D. Side Brush Frame 3-39 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 76: Brakes And Tires

    FRONT WHEEL If replacing the front wheel, torque it in a star pattern to 135 -- 160 Nm (100 -- 120 ft lb). 03684 BRAKE LINKAGE A. Clevis B. Brake Rod 3-40 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 77: Appendix

    ... . HYDRAULIC O--RING FITTING TORQUE CHART ....530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 78 APPENDIX 530E MM178 (3- -90) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 79 They include the following: 0.75 in 215--280 313--407 (291--380) (424--552) Locktite 515 sealant -- gasket forming material. TENNANT Part No. 75567,15 oz 1.00 in 500--650 757--984 (440 ml) cartridge. (678--881) (1026--1334) NOTE: Decrease torque by 20% when using a Locktite 242 blue -- medium strength thread thread lubricant.

  • Page 80: Hydraulic Fitting Information

    0.62 0.88--14 40 ft lb (54 Nm) NOTE: Do not use sealant on o- -ring threads. 0.75 1.12--12 70 ft lb (95 Nm) 1.31--12 90 ft lb (122 Nm) *Aluminum bodied components 530E MM178 (3- -97) Home Find... Go To..

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