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Tennant 8300 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 8300 Sweeper Scrubber Operator Manual The Safe Scrubbing Alternative ES Extended Scrub System North America / International 330630 Rev. 11 (07-2009) *330630* www.tennantco.com Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 2 Phone: (800) 553--8033 or (763) 513--2850 www.tennantco.com Thermo- -Sentry, SmartRelease, SuperScrub, and MaxPro are US registered and unregistered trademarks of Tennant Company. Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice. Copyright E 2000 - - 2002, 2004 - - 2009 TENNANT Company, Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..Thermo Sentry ..... . . 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 4 Hopper Lift Drive Chain ... . . Hopper Tilt Drive Chain ... . . 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. - - Avoid contact with battery acid. Engage hopper support bar. - - Use Tennant supplied or equivalent replacement parts. FOR SAFETY: 7. When loading/unloading machine 1. Do not operate machine: onto/off truck or trailer: - - Unless trained and authorized.
  • Page 6 FOR SAFETY LABEL - - LOCATED BATTERY CHARGING LABEL - - LOCATED ON ON THE INSIDE OF THE OPERATOR THE LINTEL. COMPARTMENT. ENGINE FAN AND BELT LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE VACUUM FAN SHROUD. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 7 COMPARTMENT. HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL - - LOCATED HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL - - LOCATED ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. ON THE HOPPER SUPPORT BAR AND ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS. 353391 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 8: Operation

    Tennant representative. - Order parts and supplies directly from your authorized Tennant representative. Use the parts manual provided when ordering parts. - After the first 50 hours of operation, follow the recommended procedures stated in the MAINTENANCE CHART.

  • Page 9: Machine Components

    J. Side squeegee K. Side access door L. Hopper M. Side brush N. Hopper cover O. Top access door P. Recovery tank cover Q. FaST solution system ec- H2O System Module (Option) 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 10: Symbol Definitions

    Scrub brush up and off Lower hopper Scrub brush down pressure Dump hopper Super Scrub Retract hopper Scrub brush edge clean Variable pressure Squeegee up Recovery tank full Squeegee down Jackpoint Operating lights Hazard light (option) 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 11: Symbol Definitions

    Detergent flow on (option) Circuit breaker #12 Detergent flow heavy (option) Circuit breaker #13 Detergent flow off (option) Hopper Temperature Indicator -- Circuit breaker #14 Thermo Sentry Circuit breaker #15 ec--H20 (option) 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 12: Controls And Instruments

    L. Solution flow lever M. Display screen N. Multi- -function switches (6) O. TENNANT logo switch P. Control panel Q. FaST switch ec- H2O system on/off switch (option) R. ec- H2O system indicator light (option) 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 13: Operation Of Controls

    Use the brake pedal to stop the machine. Forward: Press the top of the directional pedal with the toe of your foot. NOTE: The machine will not travel unless the operator is sitting in the operator’s seat. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 14: Steering Wheel

    The steering wheel controls the machine’s direction. The machine is very responsive to the steering wheel movements. Left: Turn the steering wheel to the left. Right: Turn the steering wheel to the right. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 15: On-Off Key Switch

    On: Turn the key clockwise all the way. Off: Turn the key counter-clockwise. HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn. Sound: Press the button. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 16: Power Kill Switch

    POWER WAND SWITCH (OPTION) The power wand switch turns on and off the power wand solution system option. On: Press the top of the switch. Off: Press the bottom of the switch. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 17: Solution Flow Lever

    Enable the FaST system 2: Press the bottom of the switch to the high FaST system solution flow position. NOTE: The FaST system will not start until the directional pedal is pressed. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 18: Ec--H2O Switch (Option)

    0020 By pressing the TENNANT logo switch, the operator can cycle the control panel display through the different function screens. Each 353569 function screen allows the operator to enable or disable different sweeping and scrubbing functions.

  • Page 19: Changing Display Language

    7. Turn the machine power off, and the new ENGLISH language will be stored in the control panel. Enable sweep Restrict Press. 353555 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 20: Battery Discharge Indicator

    The hourmeter will record time when the machine is propelling or when the vacuum fan is operating. This information is useful when maintaining the 12 : 16 PM machine. 0020 353570 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 21: Display Clock

    (--) icon. 12 : 00 AM 0 1 / 01 / 97 8. Exit the ADJUST TIME function by pressing the TENNANT logo switch. 9. Turn the key to the off position. 353557 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 22: Scrub Switch

    Super Scrub. It is activated for 30 seconds by pressing the scrub switch twice quickly. The pressure setting selected when the scrub switch is released will be the new default brush pressure setting. 353571 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 23: Recovery Tank Full Indicator

    NOTE: The ES icon only appears after the scrub functions have been activated. 353570 NOTE: The recovery tank must be half full to use the ES option. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 24: Edge Scrub Switch

    NOTE: The rear squeegee will raise and the scrubbing vacuum fan will shut off after a short delay when the scrubbing operations are shut off. 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 25: Sweep Switch

    NOTE: If the hopper is raised, even slightly, the raised hopper icon will replace the sweep icon on the control panel display and the sweeping operations will not start. 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 26: Filter Shaker Switch

    If the sweep vacuum fan switch is pressed while the hopper is raised, the sweep vacuum will not start and the raised hopper icon will appear on the control panel. 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 27: Hopper Temperature Indicator

    The hopper lower switch lowers the hopper. Lower hopper: Press and hold the hopper lower switch until the hopper is in the fully closed position. NOTE: The hopper will retract automatically when the hopper is lowered. 353569 8300 330630 (12- -02) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 28: Hopper Dump Switch

    HOPPER RETRACT SWITCH The hopper retract switch tilts the hopper back to the upright position. Retract hopper: Press and hold the hopper retract switch until the hopper is tilted all the way back. 353574 8300 330630 (12- -02) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 29: Detergent Pump Switch (Option)

    An ’X’ will appear under the detergent pump icon. The indicator light next to the switch will go off. NOTE: When using the ec- -H2O system (option), the detergent pump switch is nonfunctional. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 30: Maintenance Mode

    5. Press and release the logo switch two more times. The SELF TEST screen will appear on the display. 0020 353558 6. Press the switch next to DISPLAY MAINT. Self Test Display Maint. Enable Maint. 353560 8300 330630 (12- -02) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 31 7. Exit the DISPLAY MAINT. function by pressing the logo switch until all four maintenance mode screens have been displayed. 8. Turn the key to the off position. 0020 01 / 01 / 97 353559 8300 330630 (12- -02) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 32: Disabling The Maintenance Mode

    Enable Maint. next to Display Maint.. Press the logo switch to scroll through the maintenance function screens. 353560 8300 330630 (12- -02) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 33: Circuit Breakers

    Vac Fan #2 (003546- - CB12 25 A Control Board CB13 50 A Center Scrub Motor (000000- -003545) CB13 Open (003546- - CB14 40 A Power Steering Pump CB15 10 A FaST System 8300 330630 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 34 Center Scrub Motor This chart shows the magnetic circuit breakers used on machines with an ec- -H20 system. Circuit Breaker Rating Circuit Protected CB16 Water Valve CB17 ec- -H20 Module CB18 Solution Pump 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 35: Fuses

    The two actuator fuses are located in the control panel. Fuse Rating Circuit Protected FU 1 200 A Propelling FU 2 10 A Electronic Actuator FU 3 10 A Electronic Actuator 8300 330630 (12- -02) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 36: Solution Tank Drain Hose

    (OPTION) For machines with the positive solution control drain option, remove the dust cap. Connect the drain hose to the solution control drain and open the drain valve by pulling the lever. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 37: Side Brush Adjustment Knob

    Do not rely on the machine to hold the hopper in the raised position. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 38: Operator Seat

    Increase firmness: Turn knob clockwise. Decrease firmness: Turn knob counterclockwise. The backrest angle knob adjusts the angle of the backrest. Increase angle: Turn the angle adjustment knob counterclockwise. Decrease angle: Turn the angle adjustment knob clockwise. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 39 The front- -to- -back adjustment lever adjusts the seat position. Adjust: Pull the lever out and slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 40: How The Machine Works

    1220 mm (48 in). NOTE: The amount and type of soilage play an important role in determining the type of brushes to be used. For specific recommendations, contact your TENNANT service representative. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 41: Fast Scrubbing System

    Conventional cleaning detergents/ restorers may cause failure to the FaST solution system. NOTE: Storage or transporting machines equipped with FaST in freezing temperatures requires special procedures. Check with a TENNANT representative for advice. 8300 330630 (6- -06) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 42: Ec--H2O System (Option)

    -H2O solution system. NOTE: Storage or transporting machines equipped with ec- -H2O in freezing temperatures requires special procedures. Follow the freeze protection procedure located in the STORAGE INFORMATION section. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 43: Pre-Operation Checklist

    - For FaST or ec- -H2O Scrubbing: Check that all conventional cleaning agents/restorers are drained and rinsed from the solution tank. - For FaST or ec- -H2O Scrubbing: Check that the solution tank is filled with clear cool water only. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 44: Installing Fast Pak Agent

    Do not add cleaning agents in the solution tank. Conventional cleaning agents/restorers may cause failure to the FaST solution system.. 4. Open the side cover door to access the FaST PAK carton. 8300 330630 (6- -05) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 45 If the previous FaST PAK was run dry, it may take up to 7--10 minutes of operation to remove any air pockets in the system before you achieve maximum foaming. 8300 330630 (6- -05) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 46: Starting The Machine

    FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral. 2. Turn the machine power on. 3. Release the machine parking brake. 4. Drive the machine to the area to be cleaned. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 47: Filling The Tanks

    3. Turn the machine power off. 4. Set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 48 NOTE: Floor conditions, water condition, amount of soilage, type of soilage, and brush action all play an important role in determining the type and concentration of detergent used. For specific recommendations, contact your TENNANT representative. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 49 ES filter support bracket). NOTE: If you DO NOT want to use the ES system, DO NOT put water in the recovery tank. Turn the ES switch OFF. 9. Close the solution tank cover. 8300 330630 (5- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 50: Sweeping, Scrubbing And Brush Information

    Polypropylene sweeping brush -- Superior pick up of sand, gravel and paper litter. Polypropylene retains its stiffness when wet, and can be used indoors or out with equal performance. Not recommended for high--temperature debris. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 51 NOTE: Cylindrical scrub brushes must be installed with the herringbone patterns on the brushes pointing towards each other for best debris pick up. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 52: Sweeping

    The filter will shake for ten seconds, then stop automatically. NOTE: If used, the side brush(es) will automatically stop and raise when the sweeping brush switch is pressed. 353569 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 53: Emptying The Hopper

    4. Press and hold the hopper dump switch, to tilt the hopper forward. Allow all of the debris from the hopper to fall into the dumpster. 353574 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 54 7. Press and hold the hopper lower switch, until the hopper has lowered, rotated back to the retract position and sealed tightly against the machine. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 353569 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 55: Engaging Hopper Support Bar

    1525 mm (60 in). FOR SAFETY: When using machine, make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 353569 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 56: Disengaging Hopper Support Bar

    6. Turn the machine power off. See the STOP THE MACHINE section of the manual. DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1. Set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 57 5. Press and hold the hopper lower switch, until the hopper has lowered and sealed tightly against the machine. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 353569 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 58: Scrubbing

    -H2O MODULE FLUSH PROCEDURE). NOTE: When the alarm sounds and the light blinks red, the machine will bypass the ec- -H2O system. To continue scrubbing, press the ec- -H2O switch to conventional scrubbing. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 59 Stop flow: Lower the lever all the way down. NOTE: For machines equipped with cylindrical scrub heads, decrease solution flow rate when turning. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 60 NOTE: A low battery and a no brush current sensed will also cancel the scrub system. 6. Adjust brush pressure for cleaning application. See the SCRUB SWITCH section of the manual. 353562 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 61 ES switch is off. 10.Drive the machine forward and scrub as required. WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not pick up. 353562 8300 330630 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 62: Double Scrubbing

    After a short delay, the rear 12 : 16 PM squeegee will automatically raise and the scrubbing vacuum fan will stop. 2. Continue driving the machine forward until 0020 the vacuum fan shuts off. 353550 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 63: Draining And Cleaning The Tanks

    3. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 4. Set the machine parking brake. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 64 DO NOT allow any water to enter the vacuum fan air intake opening towards the front of the tank. NOTE: DO NOT use steam to clean the tanks. Excessive heat can damage the tanks and components. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 65 11. ES mode: Lift up the ES filter by the handle until the mesh is exposed and rinse it thoroughly. 12.Rinse off the float sensor(s) on the inside of the recovery tank. 8300 330630 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 66 15. Cylindrical scrub head: Press down on the right side squeegee support guard latch until the right side squeegee support guard opens. Swing the squeegee support guard away from the scrub head. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 67 20. Place the drain end caps on the tank drain hoses. Push the drain hoses back into the tanks. 21. For machines with the positive solution control drain option, close the drain valve, remove the hose, and connect the drain cap. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 68: Stop The Machine

    3. Turn the machine power off. 4. Set the machine parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 69: Post-Operation Checklist

    - Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements. - FaST Scrubbing: If FaST PAK is empty after scrubbing, install a new FaST PAK or connect supply hose to the storage plug. 8300 330630 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 70: Operation On Inclines

    1. Turn the machine power off. See the STOP THE MACHINE section of the manual. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, turn off machine. 2. Set the parking brake. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 71 5. Connect the vacuum wand hose and the squeegee suction hose with the adapter. 6. Put together the wand and the wand hose. 10945 7. Turn the machine power on. See the STARTING THE MACHINE section of the manual. 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 72 NOTE: The rear squeegee will also lower. 12 : 16 PM 0020 353565 9. Vacuum the floor. 06599 10. When finished, shut off the vacuum with the rear squeegee switch. 12 : 16 PM 0020 353550 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 73 14. Reconnect the squeegee suction hose to the top of the squeegee. 15. Clean and rinse the vacuum wand equipment. 16. Secure the vacuum wand equipment on top of the tank cover. 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 74: Power Wand

    2. Set the machine parking brake. 3. Remove the power wand equipment from the tank cover. 4. Remove the squeegee suction hose from the top of the rear squeegee. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 75 7. Attach the other ends of the solution and vacuum hoses to the power wand. 07320 8. Turn the machine power on. See the STARTING THE MACHINE section of the manual. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 76 11. Squeeze the solution lever on the power wand to spray solution on the floor. Scrub the floor with the brush side of the cleaning tool. 06601 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 77 NOTE: The wheels are properly adjusted when the squeegee blades deflect slightly while the tool is pushed back and forth. 06604 13. When finished, press the bottom of the power wand switch to turn off the power wand. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 78 14. Press the rear squeegee switch to shut off the vacuum. 12 : 16 PM 0020 353550 15. Turn the machine power off. See the STOP THE MACHINE section of the manual. 16. Disconnect the solution hose from the machine. 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 79 18. Reconnect the squeegee suction hose to the squeegee. 19. Disconnect the other ends of the solution and vacuum hoses from the power wand. 20. Secure the power wand equipment on top of the tank cover. 07321 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 80: Machine Troubleshooting

    Replace scrub brushes properly Worn scrub brushes Replace scrub brushes Brush pressure light blinks and Brush pressure set to heavy for Decrease brush pressure setting changes to a lower pressure the application setting. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 81 Clogged flow control Remove and clean orifice/screen orifice/screen Faulty pump or air compressor Contact TENNANT representative Clogged filter screen Drain solution tank, remove and clean filter screen Faulty detergent timer module Contact Tennant representative 8300 330630 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 82 Defective light or module Contact Service Center ec- -H2O system indicator light does not turn on ec- H2O Model: Clogged module Contact Service Center No water flow Defective solution pump Replace solution pump 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 83: Maintenance

    (Cylindrical brushes only) Debris hopper Clean Dust filter Check and clean Machine Check for leaks FaST PAK supply hose Clean and connect hose to stor- and connector ing plug when not in use 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 84 Sweeping vacuum fan Check motor brushes motors Scrubbing vacuum fan Check motor brushes motors Hydraulic fluid Drain and replace HYDO Hydraulic fluid filter Change filter element Hydraulic hoses Check for damage and wear 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 85 Check motor brushes FaST injector filters Replace (SN 004792-- SPL -- Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part no. 01433--1) GL -- SAE 90 weight gear lubricant HYDO -- TENNANT or approved hydraulic fluid DW -- Distilled water 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find...

  • Page 86: Lubrication

    The bearing cavity is full when grease comes out of the fittings, or out of the top seal. Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part no. 01433--1) every 100 hours of machine operation, or after steam cleaning the gearbox area.

  • Page 87: Scrub Head Drag Link Arms (Sn 000000--004780)

    (SN 000000- -004780) The scrub head drag link arms have a grease fitting at each of the pivot points. Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant Part No. 01433--1) every 100 hours of operation. The MaxPro 1000 disk scrub head has four link arms that need lubrication.

  • Page 88: Hopper Lift Arms

    01433--1) every 100 hours of operation. The second pivot points are located close to the sides of the hopper where the hopper lift arms connect. Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant Part No. 01433--1) every 100 hours of operation. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home...

  • Page 89: Steering Gear Chain

    Lubricate the chain with SAE 90 weight gear lubricant after the first 50, and then after every 500 hours of operation. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 90: Hydraulics

    Damage to the machine hydraulic system may result. The reservoir has a built--in filter outlet that filters hydraulic fluid before it enters the system. Replace the filter every 500 hours of operation. 8300 330630 (12- -01) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 91: Hydraulic Fluid

    The quality and condition of the hydraulic fluid play a very important role in how well the machine operates. Tennant’s hydraulic fluid is specially selected to meet the needs of Tennant machines. Tennant’s hydraulic fluids provide a longer life for the hydraulic components.

  • Page 92: Batteries

    If one or more of the battery cells test lower than the other battery cells (0.050 or more), the cell is damaged, shorted, or is about to fail. 04380 8300 330630 (12- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 93: Charging The Batteries

    WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep covers open when charging. 4. Open the rear battery compartment door. 8300 330630 (9- -07) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 94 9. Plug the battery charger into the wall outlet. NOTE: If the red “ABNORMAL CYCLE” lamp lights when the TENNANT charger is plugged into a wall outlet, the charger can not charge the battery and there is something wrong with the battery.

  • Page 95: Control Panel

    4. Continue pressing the logo switch for 15 seconds or until the down pressure display screen appears. 12 : 16 PM 5. Press and release the TENNANT logo button two more times. The SELF TEST screen will appear on the display. 0020...
  • Page 96 Note the error Self Test message displayed, and contact the service personnel. 9. Turn off the diagnostic by turning off the 0020 machine power. 353561 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 97: Electric Motors

    Do not steam clean or spray the panel with water because the electrical system may be damaged. NOTE: A static discharge grounding strap should be used when servicing the electronic circuitry. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 98: Sweeping Assembly

    Always wear eye protection when using compressed air. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear eye and ear protection when using pressurized air or water. 8300 330630 (9- -08) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 99: Removing The Dust Filter

    Do not unplug the connections from the shaking mechanism. Do not pull on the wires. Damage could occur to the wires or the shaking mechanism. 4. Lift the dust filter element out of hopper. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 100 NOTE: When installed properly, the shaker plate cannot move in either front- -to- -back or side- -to- -side directions. If the shaker is loose, it will not function properly. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 101 11. Return the filter back into the machine. Fasten the VCSt system filter shaker to the filter with two new cable ties. 8300 330630 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 102: Thermo Sentry

    If this occurs, drive the machine to a safe location, open the hopper and eliminate the source of heat. Turn the machine off and back on to reset the Thermo Sentry. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 103: Main Sweeping Brush

    353573 3. Unlatch and open the right side main brush door. 4. Remove the hardware mounting the brush idler plate to brush arm. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 104: Checking And Adjusting The Main Sweeping Brush Pattern

    1. Apply chalk, or some other material that will not blow away easily, to a smooth, level floor. 2. Turn the machine power on. 3. With the sweeping assembly raised, position the sweeping assembly over the chalked area. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 105 Loosen the hex nut on the adjustment screw, and raise or lower the adjustment screw to raise or lower the main sweeping brush. Tighten the nut on the adjustment screw. 8300 330630 (12- -01) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 106: Cylindrical Conveyor

    2. Unlatch and open the right side main brush door. 3. Remove the hardware mounting the idler plate to the conveyor. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 107 7. Install the cylindrical conveyor idler plate with the mounting hardware. 8. Close and latch the main brush door. 9. Disengage the hopper support bar. See the DISENGAGING THE HOPPER SUPPORT BAR section of the manual. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 108: Side Sweeping Brush

    6. Lower the hopper assembly 7. Check the side brush pattern. To increase the bristle contact with the floor, turn the side brush adjustment knob counter-- clockwise. To decrease, turn the side brush adjustment knob clockwise. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 109: Scrub Head

    500 hours of operation. SCRUB HEAD ADJUSTMENTS The cylindrical scrub head is factory adjusted, and the measurements should not be changed unless scrub head parts are damaged or are replaced. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 110: Scrub Brushes

    3. Raise the side squeegee and lock in the up position using the side squeegee double scrub latches. 4. Turn the brush until you can see the brush spring clip. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 111 10.Lift up on the side squeegee while releasing the side squeegee double scrub latches. Lower the side squeegee to the down position. 11. Repeat for the other brush. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 112: Cylindrical Brushes

    A polish mark will remain on the floor. 4. Raise the scrub head and move the machine away from the chalked area. Turn the machine power off. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 113 A. Open the side squeegee support door with the latch. Swing the support door outward to access the idler support cover. B. Loosen the larger mounting screw on the outside of the idler door. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 114 Level the scrub head by turning the top scrub head drag link arm on both sides of the scrub head. Check the brush patterns again and readjust as necessary until both patterns are the same. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 115: Replacing The Cylindrical Brushes

    4. Lift up on the idler support latch to release the idler support cover. 5. Pull the idler plug off the brush, and pull the old brush out of the scrub head. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 116 9. Firmly close the side squeegee support door. Check that the door bumper is tight against the debris tray. 10.Repeat for the other brush on the other side of the scrub head. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 117: Solution System

    The recovery tank should be drained and cleaned daily, after the solution tank is empty, whenever the float stops the vacuum fan, or the recovery tank full indicator lights. See DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS section of this manual. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 118: Solution Tank

    Drain the tank with the solution tank drain hose. ES option: The solution tank should be drained and cleaned daily. Rinse the solution outlet filters at the bottom of the tank through the drain access. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 119: Fast System

    Remove and clean out the air filter with compressed air after every 200 hours of FaST scrubbing. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear eye protection when using pressurized air or water. 8300 330630 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 120: Fast System Air Pump Filter

    (S/N 004792- - The FaST system injector filters are located under the FaST--PAK holder. Replace the FaST system injector filters after every 1000 hours of operation. Empty the solution tank before replacing the filters. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 121: Ec--H2O Module Flush Procedure

    4. Place the ec- -H2O system intake hose into a empty bucket. 5. Turn the key to the on ( I ) position. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 122 If the ec--H2O system indicator light continues to flash, repeat the flush procedure. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Center. 11. Reconnect the siphon hose to the retainer and neatly coil the hose for storage. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 123: Squeegees

    4. Look at the deflection of the squeegee blade, over the full length of the squeegee blade. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 124: Adjusting Rear Squeegee Blade Deflection

    4. Look at the deflection of the squeegee blade. The correct amount of deflection is 15 to 20 mm 15 to 20 mm (0.50 to 0.75 in). (0.50 to 0.75 in) 03719 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 125: Removing The Rear Squeegee Assembly

    2. Turn the machine power off and set the parking brake. 3. Remove the squeegee suction hose from the top of the rear squeegee. 4. Loosen both squeegee mounting knobs. 5. Pull the squeegee off the machine. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 126: Side Squeegee

    1. Make sure the squeegee is raised off the floor. 2. Turn the machine power off and set the parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, turn off machine. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 127 8. Mount the retainer strip back over the squeegee blades. Secure the retainer strip with the retainer strip clamp. Adjust the rear squeegee as described in LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE and ADJUSTING REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE DEFLECTION. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 128: Side Squeegees Blades

    6. Replace the retainer bracket, deflector, clevis pin, and cotter pin. 7. Repeat for the side squeegee on the other side of the scrub head. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 129: Belts And Chains

    Check the belts for damage and wear after every 100 hours of operation. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose jackets, shirts, or sleeves when working on machine. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 130: Sweeping Vacuum Fan Belt

    STATIC DRAG CHAIN A static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine. The chain is attached to the transaxle. Make sure the chain is always touching the floor. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 131: Hopper Lift Drive Chain

    FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 132: Skirts And Seals

    The side skirts are located on both sides of the main sweeping brush. The side skirts should be just touching the floor. Check the skirts after every 50 hours of operation for damage or wear. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 133: Scrub Head Floor Skirts

    SIDE COVER SEAL The side cover seal is located on the edge of the side cover door. Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 134: Hopper Filter Seals

    The hopper seals are located on the bottom side of the machine frame that contact the top edge of the hopper. Check the seals for damage and wear after every 100 hours of operation. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 135: Solution Tank Cover Seal

    Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. RECOVERY TANK COVER SEAL The recovery tank cover seal is located under the recovery tank cover. Check the seal for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 136: Brakes And Tires

    FRONT WHEEL Torque the front wheel nuts twice in the pattern shown to 122 to 155 Nm (87--111 ft. lbs) after the first 50 hours of operation, and every 500 hours of operation. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 137: Pushing, Towing, And Transporting The Machine

    Do not drive the machine onto the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 138 Do not drive the machine off the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 139: Machine Jacking

    FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, block machine tires before jacking machine up. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, jack machine up at designated locations only. Block machine up with jack stands. 8300 330630 (9- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 140: Storage Information

    NOTE: Storing or transporting machines equipped with the ES or the FaST system in freezing temperatures requires special procedures. Consult a TENNANT representative for more information. FREEZE PROTECTION (MACHINES WITHOUT OPTIONAL ec- H2O SYSTEM) 1. Drain the solution tank and recovery tank of all water.

  • Page 141: Freeze Protecting The Ec--H2O

    7. Disconnect the siphon hose from the ec- -H2O system intake hose. 8. Reconnect ec- -H20 intake hose to the solution supply hose. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 142 See FLUSHING ANTIFREEZE FROM ec- -H2O MODULE section of this manual. 10.If machine is equipped power wand option, operate the the wand for a few seconds to protect the pump. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 143: Flushing Antifreeze From The Ec--H2O Module

    -H2O system, the ec- -H2O module may detect an error and not function (ec- -H2O indicator light will turn red). If this occurs, reset key and repeat the flush procedure. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 144: Specifications

    2.14 CC/Minute (0.07 Liquid Ounces/Minute) High concentrate flow rate 4.28 CC/Minute (0.14 Liquid Ounces/Minute) Air pump 36 Volt DC, 0.6 Maximum Amp draw Air pump flow rate 8.7 LPM (0.3 CFM) open flow 8300 330630 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 145: General Machine Performance

    Sweep brush 0.60 (.8) Scrub brush 0.75 (1) Heavy Duty scrub brush 1.12 (1.5) Vacuum fan 0.63 (0.85) Propelling 3.4 (4.6) Type Phase Chargers 208--240--480 208--240--480 208--240--480 208--240--480 208--240--480 208--240--480 208--240--480 208--240--480 8300 330630 (2- -04) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 146: Steering

    2.35 LPM (0.62 GPM) -- Low (standard) 3.18 LPM (0.84 GPM) -- Low (optional)* 3.80 LPM (1.00 GPM) -- High (standard) *If the optional solution flow rates are required, contact an Authorized Service Center. 8300 330630 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 147: Machine Dimensions

    2641 mm (104 in) MaxProt1000 1300 mm (51 in) 1231 mm (48.5 in) MaxProt1200 1510 mm (59.5 in) TOP VIEW 2070 mm (81.5 in) 1450 mm (57 in) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 353382 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 8300 330630 (5- -01) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 148 SPECIFICATIONS 8300 330630 (9- -07) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 149: Index

    Side brush adjustment knob, 35 Capacities, 142 Solution flow lever, 15 Chain Steering wheel, 12 Drive, 87, 129 Steering wheel column tilt lever, 15 Steering gear, 87 Sweep switch, 23 Vacuum fan, 24 8300 3306300 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 150 Detergent level, 41, 67 Hopper raise switch, 25 ES switch, 21 Hopper retract switch, 26 ES system (option), filling the tanks, 45–47 Hopper support bar, 35 Hopper Temperature Indicator --- Thermo Sentry, 8300 3306300 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 151 Rear wheel bearings, 86 ES switch, 21 Scrub head drag link arms, 85 Positive solution control drain, 34 Steering gear chain, 87 Power wand, 72–79 Power wand switch, 14 Vacuum wand, 68–72 8300 3306300 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 152 Seat, suspension, (option), 36 Replacing disk brushes, 108 Self-diagnostics, 93 Replacing rear squeegee blades, 124 Service records, 41, 67 Replacing side squeegee blades, 126 Side, Skirts, 130 Rotating rear squeegee blades, 124 8300 3306300 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 153 Hopper raise, 25 Machine capacities, 142 Hopper retract, 26 Machine dimensions, 142 On-off key, 13 Machine performance, 143 Operating lights, 14 Power type, 143 Power kill, 14 Steering, 144 Power wand, 14 Tires, 144 8300 3306300 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 154 Tie down location, 136 Tires, 134–135 Specifications, 144 Top cover seals, 131 Towing machine, 135 Transporting machine, 135 Transporting the machine, 135 Troubleshooting, 78 Vacuum fan switch, 24 Vacuum wand, 68–72 Wheel nuts, Torque, 134 8300 3306300 (7- -09) Home Find... Go To..

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