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Tennant T3 Orbital Operator's Manual

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9009981 Conventional Scrubber
9009980 ec-H2O Scrubber
North America
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Automatic Scrubber
Operator Manual
Hygenic Fully Cleanable Tanks
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*9010337*
T3
Orbital
English
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9010337
Rev. 00 (12-2012)

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  • Page 1 Orbital Automatic Scrubber English Operator Manual Model Part No: 9009981 Conventional Scrubber 9009980 ec-H2O Scrubber Hygenic Fully Cleanable Tanks North America To view, print or download 9010337 the latest manual, visit: Rev. 00 (12-2012) www.tennantco.com/manuals *9010337*...
  • Page 2 PO Box 1452 Minneapolis, MN 55440 Phone: (800) 553- -8033 or (763) 513- -2850 www.tennantco.com Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice. Original Instructions Copyright E 2012 TENNANT COMPANY, Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ON--BOARD BATTERY CHARGER FAULT CODES ....... . Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling batteries or battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid. Wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling white vinegar. Do not power spray or hose off machine. Electrical malfunction may occur. Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 5: Safety Labels

    WARNING LABEL - - Located on recovery tank cover. BATTERY CHARGE LABEL - - Located near battery compartment. WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard. Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment Open When Charging. Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 6: Machine Components

    28. Recovery Tank Cover 13. Recovery Tank Drain Hose 29. Cup Holder 14. Squeegee Lift Lever 30. Scrub Head 15. Heavy Down Pressure Lever 31. Wall Rollers 16. Solution Tank Level/Drain Hose 32. Backer Pad/Work Pad Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 7: Control Panel Symbols

    ATTENTION: Do not roll machine off pallet unless a ramp is used, machine damage may occur. ATTENTION: To prevent possible machine damage, install batteries after removing machine from shipping pallet. FIG. 1 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 8: How The Machine Works

    (Figure 2), RED TO POSITIVE (+) & BLACK TO NEGATIVE (--). IMPORTANT: Make sure that the charger is properly set for your battery type before charging (See USING THE ON- -BOARD CHARGER). Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 9: Pad Information

    4. Connect the vacuum hose to the squeegee assembly. Loop the hose as shown using the hose clip provided (Figure 6). FIG. 6 5. Check the squeegee blades for proper adjustment (See SQUEEGEE BLADE ADJUSTMENT). Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 10: Installing Backer Pad And Work Pad

    WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard. Never Use Flammable Liquids. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow mixing and handling instructions on chemical containers. FIG. 9 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 11: Machine Operation

    (Figure 13). The vacuum rinsed from solution tank. motor will automatically turn on. OPERATING THE MACHINE 1. Turn the main power key switch to the on ( I ) position (Figure 11). FIG. 13 FIG. 11 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 12: While Operating Machine

    (Figure 17). the recovery tank if excessive foam appears. ATTENTION: Do not allow foam to enter the float shut-off screen, vacuum motor damage will result. Foam will not activate the float shut-off screen. Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 13: Battery Meter

    Keep FAULT CODES). the metal scrub head edge away to avoid possible damage to the cove and other breakable items. Stop scrubbing and recharge batteries Tile Cove FIG. 22 FIG. 20 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 14: Circuit Breaker / Fuses

    2. Open the recovery tank cover and rinse out the tank. Use a rag to remove any excess dirt maintenance procedures and to record service history (Figure 26). (Figure 24). FIG. 26 FIG. 24 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 15: Draining Solution Tank

    (Figure 28). FIG. 30 FIG. 28 4. After rinsing out the tank, securely replace the solution tank filter, clean--out cap, fill--port covers and hose. Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 16: Charging Batteries

    Contact your battery supplier if not specified. Charger Profile Switch To verify the setting of the charger profile: Connect the charger cord into an electrical receptacle, open the battery compartment and view the on--board battery charger LED display. FIG. 33 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)
  • Page 17 100% 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. FIG. 35 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 18: On--Board Battery Charger Fault Codes

    If fault continues replace charger or Contact Service Center. 100% LED flashes 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 T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 19: Machine Maintenance

    (Figure 40) FIG. 37 2. Remove the debris tray and empty (Figure 38) FIG. 40 5. Remove and clean the solution tank filter (Figure 41). Turn the filter counter--clockwise to remove. FIG. 38 FIG. 41 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)
  • Page 20 (Figure 46). (See CHARGING BATTERIES). FIG. 43 8. Check the condition of the squeegee blade wiping edge (Figure 44). Rotate blade if worn. (See SQUEEGEE BLADE REPLACEMENT) FIG. 46 FIG. 44 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 21: Monthly Maintenance

    5. Check the machine for loose nuts and bolts. 6. Check the machine for leaks. MOTOR MAINTENANCE Contact an Authorized Tennant Service Center for FIG. 48 carbon brush replacement. 4. Turn the key to the on ( I ) position.

  • Page 22: Squeegee Blade Replacement

    Replace blade if all four edges are worn. 1. Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine. FIG. 52 2. Loosen the band clamp and remove the band from the squeegee assembly (Figure 50). FIG. 50 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 23: Squeegee Blade Adjustment

    2. Clean the batteries to prevent battery corrosion. Use a scrub brush with a mixture of baking soda and water (Figure 56). FOR SAFETY: When cleaning batteries, wear protective gloves and eye protection. Avoid contact with battery acid. FIG. 54 FIG. 56 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 24: Transporting Machine

    Press and release the flush switch on the ec- -H2O module to cycle the antifreeze through ec- -H2O system (Figure 58). When the antifreeze is visible, press the switch again to turn off the module. FIG. 57 FIG. 58 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)
  • Page 25 When the water turns clear, press the module switch again to stop the flush cycle. Dispose the antifreeze in an environmentally safe way according to local waste disposal regulations. 5. The machine is now ready for scrubbing. Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Remove valve and clean Solution flow control knob set too low Adjust solution control flow knob (Conventional scrubbing only) (Conventional scrubbing only) Loose screw on control knob Calibrate knob and retighten screw (Conventional scrubbing only) (Conventional scrubbing only) Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)
  • Page 27 H2O Model: 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 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 28: 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 T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 29: Specifications

    24 Volt DC, 3.5 A, 1.5 gpm/5.6 L/min open flow, 60 psi/4.13 Bar bypass setting SOLUTION FLOW RATE* 0.15 gpm/0.56 L/min (standard) 0.19 gpm/0.72 L/min (optional) 0.25 gpm/0.95 L/min (optional) * If the optional solution flow rates are required, contact an Authorized Service Center. Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

  • Page 30: Machine Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS MACHINE DIMENSIONS 43 in 1,093 mm 20 in/508mm 45 in/1,143 mm 30 in/763 mm 356202 Tennant T3 Orbital (12- -2012)

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