SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following symbols are used throughout this 3. When using machine: manual as indicated in their description: - - Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe - - Use care when backing machine. - - Follow mixing and handling practices that could result in severe instructions on chemical containers.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The safety labels appear on the machine in the locations indicated. If these or any label becomes damaged or illegible, install a new label in its place. FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL - - FOR SAFETY LABEL - - LOCATED ON LOCATED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE OPERATOR CONSOLE.
OPERATION OPERATION OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY - The operator’s responsibility is to take care of the daily maintenance and checkups of the machine to keep it in good working condition. The operator must inform the service mechanic or supervisor when the maintenance intervals are required as stated in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENTS A. Solution tank B. Solution tank fill opening C. Recovery tank D. Steering handles E. Squeegee F. Squeegee lever G. Squeegee down pressure cams H. Recovery tank drain hose Solution tank hose J. Support arm K. Stop arm L.
OPERATION CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS These symbols identify controls and displays on the machine: Key switch Circuit breaker #1--scrub head actuator Variable flow or rate Circuit breaker #2--vacuum fan motor Solution flow Circuit breaker #3--machine propel Scrub brushes down and on Circuit breaker #4--left brush motor Scrub brushes up and off Circuit breaker #5--right brush motor...
OPERATION CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 10345 A. Operation label B. Steering handles C. On-off key switch D. Scrub switch E. Console height adjustment knob F. Hourmeter G. FaST system on/off switch (option) ec- H2O system on/off switch (option) H. ec- H2O system indicator light (option) Battery discharge indicator J.
OPERATION STEERING HANDLES The steering handles control the machine speed and direction. Forward: Rotate the steering handles forward. The further forward you rotate the steering handles, the faster the machine will go. Backward: Rotate the steering handles backwards toward you. Turning: Push the machine in the direction of the turn with the steering handles.
OPERATION Stop: Release the steering handles. The steering console height is adjustable. Adjust: Turn the console adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the knob. Move the console up or down to the desired height. Then turn the knob clockwise to tighten the knob, and lock the console in position.
OPERATION SCRUB SWITCH The scrub switch controls the scrubbing operations. Lower brushes and start scrubbing: Press the top of the switch. Raise brushes and stop scrubbing: Press the bottom of the switch. NOTE: The scrub brushes do not start until the steering handles are rotated forward or backward.
OPERATION HOURMETER The hourmeter records the number of hours the machine has been powered on. This information is useful when servicing the machine. BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR The battery discharge indicator shows the charge level of the batteries. When the batteries are fully charged, the indicator on the far right is lit.
OPERATION ec- H2O SWITCH (OPTION) The ec- -H2O switch (option) enables the ec- -H2O (electrically converted water) system. When the ec- -H2O system is enabled, it is turned on and off with the scrub switch. Enable the ec- -H2O system: Press the top of the ec- -H2O switch.
OPERATION SOLUTION FLOW LEVER The solution flow lever controls the amount of solution flow to the floor. Increase: Push the lever forward. Decrease: Pull the lever backward. NOTE: A solenoid valve dispenses the solution to the scrub head. The valve opens when the steering handles are rotated forward, and closes when the steering handles are released in neutral position.
OPERATION SOLUTION TANK HOSE The solution tank hose is used to drain the solution tank. The drain hose plug is removed by turning the plug latch to loosen the plug and pulling the plug out of the drain hose. The drain hose is plugged by placing the hose plug in the end of the hose and turning the plug latch to tighten the plug.
OPERATION STOP ARM The stop arm prevents the solution tank from fully closing when the tank is lowered. Push the arm in to lower the solution tank completely. SQUEEGEE DOWN PRESSURE CAMS The squeegee down pressure cams adjust the squeegee deflection along the entire length of the squeegee.
OPERATION HOW THE MACHINE WORKS The scrub components of the machine are a solution tank, scrub brushes or pads, a squeegee, a vacuum fan, and a recovery tank. Water and detergent, from the solution tank, flow to the floor through a solution valve to the scrub brushes or pads.
OPERATION FaST SCRUBBING SYSTEM (OPTION) The FaST (Foam Scrubbing Technology) system operates by injecting the FaST PAK concentrate agent (A) into the system with a small amount of water and compressed air. This mixture creates a large volume of expanded wet foam. The expanded foam mixture is then dispersed onto the floor (B) while the machine is scrubbing.
OPERATION ec- H2O SYSTEM (OPTION) The ec- -H2O (electrically converted water) system operates by producing electrically activated water for cleaning. Normal water passes through a module where it is oxygenated and charged with an electric current. The electrically converted water changes into a blended acidic and alkaline solution forming a neutral pH cleaner.
OPERATION PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Check over this list of items before operating the machine: - Check under the machine for leaks. - Check for wire, string, or twine wrapped around the scrub brushes. - Check the squeegees for wear or damage. - Check the squeegee suction hose for obstructions.
OPERATION INSTALLING FaST PAK AGENT (OPTION) NOTE: Machine must be equipped with the FaST option before the FaST PAK agent can be installed. 1. Remove the perforated knock--outs from the FaST PAK Floor Cleaning Concentrate carton. Do not remove the bag from the carton.
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OPERATION 4. Place the FaST PAK carton in the carton holder under the front cover of the machine. Connect the supply hose to the FaST PAK bag. NOTE: If any dried concentrate is visible on the supply hose connector or the on the FaST PAK connector, soak and clean with warm water.
OPERATION STARTING THE MACHINE 1. Turn the machine power on. FILLING THE TANKS 1. Start the machine. 2. Drive the machine to the filling site. 3. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine, and remove key.
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OPERATION 4. CONVENTIONAL SCRUBBING: Open the solution tank cover and partially fill the solution tank with water. Pour the required amount of detergent into the solution tank fill opening. Continue filling the solution tank with water 25 mm (1 in) below the bottom of the solution fill opening channel.
OPERATION SCRUBBING AND BRUSH INFORMATION D Pick up oversized debris before scrubbing. Pick up pieces of wire, string, twine, etc., which could become wrapped around the scrub brush. D Plan the scrubbing in advance. Try to arrange long runs with minimum stopping and starting.
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OPERATION Cylindrical polypropylene scrub brush -- This cylindrical brush uses a softer, general purpose polypropylene bristle to lift lightly compacted soilage without scuffing high-gloss coated floors. Cylindrical nylon scrub brush -- This cylindrical brush is recommended for scrubbing coated floors. Cleans without scuffing. Cylindrical super abrasive bristle scrub brush -- Nylon fiber impregnated with abrasive grit to remove stains and soilage.
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OPERATION 4. FaST SCRUBBING: Press the top of the FaST switch to start the FaST system. NOTE: Leave the FaST switch in the CONVENTIONAL SCRUBBING position if not using the FaST system. ec- -H2O SCRUBBING: Press the top of the ec- -H2O switch to start the ec- -H2O system.
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OPERATION 5. Press the top of the scrub switch to lower the scrub head and begin scrubbing. 6. Lower the squeegee to the floor with the squeegee lever. 7. Adjust the solution flow to the floor as needed. NOTE: When using the FaST or ec- -H2O system (option), the solution flow lever is nonfunctional.
OPERATION DOUBLE SCRUBBING Double scrubbing is a method for removing heavy floor accumulations. This is done by making two passes over the area to be cleaned with the machine. Double scrubbing can be performed using the FaST SCRUBBING SYSTEM (option), ec- -H2O SCRUBBING SYSTEM (option) or CONVENTIONAL SCRUBBING methods.
OPERATION STOP SCRUBBING 1. Release the steering handles. 2. Press the bottom of the scrub switch to stop scrubbing and raise the scrub brushes. 3. Propel the machine forward to pick up any solution left on the floor. 4. Raise the squeegee with the squeegee lever. 5680 330459 (9- -02) Home Find...
OPERATION DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS When you are finished scrubbing, or when the vacuum fan shuts off, signalling a full recovery tank, the recovery tank should be drained and cleaned. The solution tank then can be filled again for additional scrubbing. 1.
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OPERATION 5. Remove the recovery tank drain hose from the mounting clip. Remove the recovery tank drain hose plug while holding the hose up, then slowly lower the drain hose to the floor drain or sink. Check the solution tank, and empty any remaining solution with the solution tank drain hose.
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OPERATION Flush out the inside of the recovery tank with clean water. NOTE: DO NOT use steam to clean the tank. Excessive heat can damage the tanks and components. 10. Rinse off the float sensor on the side of the recovery tank.
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OPERATION 12. An optional debris screen is available for the recovery tank entry. If your machine is equipped with this screen, remove and clean it daily. 13. When the recovery, and solution tanks have completely drained, replace the drain hose plugs.
OPERATION OPERATION ON INCLINES Drive the machine slowly on inclines. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. The maximum rated climb and descent incline with empty tanks is 8_, with full tanks is 6_. STOP THE MACHINE 1.
OPERATION POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST Check over this list of items after you have finished scrubbing with the machine powered on: - Check the battery charge level. NOTE: The reading on the battery discharge indicator may not be accurate when the machine is first powered on.
OPERATION MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Problem Cause Remedy Trailing water -- poor or no water Worn squeegee blades Rotate or replace squeegee blades pickup Squeegee out of adjustment Adjust squeegee Vacuum hose clogged Flush vacuum hoses Vacuum fan screen dirty Clean inlet screen Debris caught on squeegee Remove debris Vacuum hose to squeegee or...
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OPERATION Problem Cause Remedy Poor propelling traction Tires slip on oily or waxed floors Contact Service Center Uneven brush down pressure Level scrub head FaST System (option) does not FaST switch is set for Conventional Set the FaST switch for FaST operate scrubbing system scrubbing...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 353417 MAINTENANCE CHART No. of Lubricant/ Service Fluid Interval Description Procedure Points Check for damage and wear Daily Squeegee Check deflection and leveling Scrub brushes or pads Check for damage and wear Clean tank Recovery tank Clean float sensor Clean vacuum fan filter Clean debris screen (option) Solution tank...
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MAINTENANCE No. of Lubricant/ Service Fluid Interval Description Procedure Points 500 Hours Vacuum fan motor Check motor brushes FaST water and air filters Replace 1000 (option) Hours Scrub brush motors Check motor brushes Propelling motor Check motor brushes Transaxle Check lubricant level SPL -- Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no.
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION REAR CASTERS The rear casters each have one grease fitting on the caster swivel. Lubricate the caster with a grease gun containing Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) every 100 hours of machine operation. TRANSAXLE Check the transaxle lubricant level every 1000 hours of operation by removing one of the orange filler plugs.
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MAINTENANCE Keep all metallic objects off the top of the batteries, which may cause a short circuit. Replace any worn or damaged wires. Never add acid to the batteries, only distilled water. Always keep the battery caps on, except when adding water or taking hydrometer readings. Check the electrolyte level in each battery cell before and after charging, and after every 50 hours of operation.
MAINTENANCE CHARGING THE BATTERIES 1. Drive the machine to a flat, dry surface in a well-ventilated area. 2. Turn the machine power off and set the parking brake if your machine has this option. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, and turn off machine.
MAINTENANCE NOTE: If the red “ABNORMAL CYCLE” lamp lights when the TENNANT charger is plugged into a wall outlet, the charger cannot charge the battery and there is something wrong with the battery. 7. The TENNANT charger will start automatically. When the batteries are fully charged, the TENNANT charger will automatically turn off.
MAINTENANCE SCRUB HEAD The machine is equipped with a disk brush scrub head. The scrub head contains skirts to control over-spray from the scrub brushes. DISK BRUSH SCRUB HEAD SKIRT Make sure the scrub head skirt touches the floor all the way around when the scrub head is lowered.
MAINTENANCE REMOVING OR REPLACING THE SCRUB HEAD The scrub heads are available in three widths. NOTE: When you change to a different width scrub head, be sure to install the appropriate width squeegee and machine front cover. 1. Lower the scrub head. 2.
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MAINTENANCE 4. Disconnect the solution line from the scrub head tee fitting. 5. Disconnect the wire harness from each scrub motor. 6. Disconnect the scrub head from the guide by removing the clevis pin. 5680 330459 (9- -02) Home Find... Go To..
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MAINTENANCE 7. Disconnect the lift arms from the scrub head by removing the two clevis pins. 8. Mark the location of the actuator tube on the actuator shaft before disconnecting the actuator. Disconnect the actuator from the scrub head by removing the clevis pin. 9.
MAINTENANCE LEVELING THE SCRUB HEAD 1. Make sure the scrub head is lowered to the floor. 2. Check the level of the scrub head by measuring the distance from the top of the scrub head, to the floor at all four corners. The scrub head should measure the same on all four corners.
MAINTENANCE SCRUB BRUSHES AND PADS The scrub brushes should be checked daily for wire or string tangled around the brush or drive hub. The brushes should also be checked for any damage and wear. DISK BRUSHES The disk brushes should be replaced if large amounts of bristles are missing, or if the remaining bristles’...
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MAINTENANCE 4. Turn the brush/pad driver until you can see the brush spring clip. 5. Press the spring clip together with your thumb and index finger. The brush/pad driver will drop off the drive hub. 6. Pull the brush/pad driver out from under the scrub head.
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MAINTENANCE 7. PAD DRIVER ONLY: Turn the pad driver over to access the spring clip underneath. 8. Press the spring clip together with your thumb and index finger to remove the center disk. 9. Flip or replace the scrub pad, center the scrub pad on the pad driver.
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MAINTENANCE 10.Replace the center disk to secure the pad in place on the driver. 11. Place the new scrub brush/pad driver on the floor in front of the scrub head. Push the brush under the scrub head. 12. Line up the drive socket with the drive plug. 13.
MAINTENANCE CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES Check the brush taper and rotate the brushes from front-to-rear every 50 hours of operation, for maximum brush life and best scrubbing performance. The cylinder brushes should be replaced if large amounts of bristles are missing, or if the remaining bristles’...
MAINTENANCE 6. Insert the Idler plug of the idler door into the brush. 7. Push down on the door to catch the door in the scrub head, then pull up on the door to latch it in the spring. 8. Repeat for the other brush on the other side of the scrub head.
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MAINTENANCE 6. Observe the shape of the brush patterns. If the brush patterns have parallel sides, the brushes do not need taper adjustment. 10355 If one or both of the brush patterns are tapered, the brushes will have to be adjusted to straighten the brush pattern.
MAINTENANCE C. Turn the idler shaft to raise or lower the end of the brush as needed to straighten the brush pattern. Tighten the mounting screw. D. Check the brush patterns again and readjust as necessary. The brush patterns should be the same width.
MAINTENANCE Rinse and wipe off the sensors daily on machines with float sensors installed inside the recovery tank. A vacuum fan filter is located in the recovery tank. Remove and clean this filter daily. Clean by shaking dust or rinsing pleats with low pressure water.
MAINTENANCE FaST SYSTEM (OPTION) FaST SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Every 1000 hours replace the water filter and air filter located in the FaST detergent injector. Order filter kit p/n 9003009. To access the detergent injector assembly, lower the scrub head and remove the front cover. Remove the injector assembly from clamps.
MAINTENANCE FaST SYSTEM FILTER SCREEN The FaST system filter screen is located under the solution tank and filters the water from the solution tank as it flows into the FaST system. Remove the filter screen bowl and clean the filter screen after every 50 hours of machine operation.
MAINTENANCE ec- H2O SYSTEM (OPTION) ec- H2O MODULE FLUSH PROCEDURE This procedure is only required when an alarm sounds and the ec- -H2O system indicator light begins to blink red. 1. Drain the solution tank and recovery tank of all water. 2.
MAINTENANCE SQUEEGEE The squeegee assembly channels water into the vacuum fan suction. The front blade channels the water, and the rear blade wipes the floor. Check the squeegee blades for damage and wear daily. Rotate or replace either of the squeegee blades if the leading edge is torn or worn half-way through the thickness of the blade.
MAINTENANCE 4. Loosen the two mounting knobs. 5. Pull the squeegee off the machine. INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY 1. Make sure the squeegee is raised. 2. Place the squeegee under the squeegee pivot. 3. Slide the squeegee frame onto the squeegee pivot.
MAINTENANCE 5. If the deflection is not the same over the full length of the blade, turn the squeegee leveling bolt counter-clockwise to increase the deflection at the ends of the squeegee. Turn the squeegee leveling bolt clockwise to decrease the deflection at the ends of the squeegee blade.
MAINTENANCE SQUEEGEE BLADES The squeegee has two squeegee blades, the front and back. Each blade has four wiping edges. To use them all, start with one wiping edge. To use the next wiping edge, rotate the blade end-for-end. To use the next wiping edge, rotate the top edges down, bottom edges up.
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MAINTENANCE 4. Pull off the rear retaining band. 5. Pull off the rear squeegee blade. 6. Insert the rotated or new squeegee blade and then insert the retainer band. 7. Tighten the two retention knobs until the ends of the front and rear squeegee blades touch.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING OR ROTATING THE FRONT SQUEEGEE BLADE 1. Make sure the squeegee is raised off the floor. 2. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake, and turn off machine.
MAINTENANCE BELTS AND CHAINS BRUSH DRIVE BELT The two brush drive belts are located on the cylindrical brush scrub head. The belts drive the cylindrical brushes. Proper new belt tension is a 3 mm (0.1 in) deflection from a force of 1.37 to 1.48 kg (3.0 to 3.26 lb) at the belt midpoint.
MAINTENANCE PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE PUSHING THE MACHINE If the machine becomes disabled, it can be pushed if necessary. Unplug the drive motor from the electrical harness before attempting to push a disabled machine. The machine will become easier to maneuver when it is unplugged.
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MAINTENANCE 4. Unplug the drive motor from the electrical harness before attempting to winch the machine. The machine will become easier to maneuver when it is unplugged. 5. Position the machine onto the truck or trailer as far as possible. If the machine starts to veer off the centerline of the truck or trailer, stop and straighten the machine.
MAINTENANCE MACHINE JACKING Check that both the solution and recovery tanks are empty before attempting to jack up the machine. You can jack up the machine for service anywhere under the recovery tank. Use a piece of wood to distribute the machine weight load. Always stop the machine on a flat level surface and block the machine tires before jacking up the machine.
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MAINTENANCE Continue with the freeze protection procedure if machine is equipped with the ec- -H2O system. ec- H2O Model: 4. Press and release the flush switch on the ec--H2O module to cycle the antifreeze through ec--H2O system.When the antifreeze is visible, press the switch again to turn off the module.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES Item Dimension/capacity Length with cylindrical scrub head 1.600 mm Length with 700 mm disk scrub head 1.625 mm Length with 800 mm disk scrub head 1.660 mm Length with 900 mm disk scrub head 1.690 mm Width (less squeegee and scrub head) 720 mm Height...
SPECIFICATIONS FaST SYSTEM (OPTION) Item Measure Solution pump 36 Volt DC, 5A, 5,7 LPM (1,5 GPM) open flow, 45 psi bypass setting Solution flow rate 0,83 LPM (0,22 GPM) Detergent pump 36 Volt DC Concentrate flow rate 0,9 CC/Minute (0,03 Ounces/Minute) Concentrate to water dilution ratio 1:1000 Air pump...
SPECIFICATIONS POWER TYPE Type Quantity Volts Ah Rating Weight Batteries 235 @ 20 hr rate 30 kg 335 @ 20 hr rate 47 kg Type Scrub brush (disk) 0,56 Electric Motors Scrub brush (cylindrical) 0,56 Vacuum fan 0,63 Propelling 0,37 Type Phase Chargers (Smart)
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