Machine Operation; Wet Vacuuming; Squeegee Wet Vacuuming - Tennant 3500 Operator's Manual

MACHINE OPERATION

FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless
operator manual is read and understood.
Plug power cord into a grounded outlet (Figure 8).
WARNING: Do Not Operate With Damaged
Power Cord. Do Not Modify Plug. Unplug Power
Cord Before Servicing Machine
Grounded
3 Hole Outlet
Ground Pin
(120V)
FIG. 8
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless
cord is properly grounded.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, do not pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not
stretch cord. Do not close doors on cord. Do not
unplug by pulling on cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.

WET VACUUMING

WARNING: Do Not Pick Up Flammable Or
Toxic Materials, Burning Or Smoking Debris.
WARNING: Do Not Use Flammable Liquids Or
Operate Machine In Or Near Flammable Liquids,
Vapors Or Combustible Dusts.
This machine is not equipped with an explosion
proof motor. The electric motor will spark upon
start up and during operation which could cause a
flash fire or explosion if machine is used in an
area where flammable vapors/liquids or
combustible dusts are present.
NOTE: Machine is equipped with a float that will
automatically stop water intake when recovery tank
becomes full. Empty tank immediately when flow has
stopped. This will prevent any vacuum damage.
Tennant 3500/3520 (03- -03)
Grounded Outlet
Grounding
Edge/hole
(230V/240V)
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NOTE: Always check to ensure vacuum bag has
been removed.
ATTENTION: If you are vacuuming up liquids that
may cause foaming inside recovery tank, use a
quality defoamer chemical to eliminate the foam.
Foam will NOT shut off automatic float and will
damage vacuum motor. Damage due to foam is
NOT covered by warranty.

Squeegee Wet Vacuuming:

1. Hinge open recovery tank and remove vacuum
bag from recovery tank (Figure 9).
FIG. 9
2. Lower squeegee to floor, lightly kick pedal forward
to release from transport position (Figure 10).
FIG. 10
3. Turn on switch and begin vacuuming. Squeegee
picks up water in both forward and reverse
direction.
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