Tennant 515 Operator's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Tennant Manuals
  4. Floor Machine
  5. 515
  6. Operator's manual
Tennant 515 Operator's Manual

Tennant 515 Operator's Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
515
Operator Manual
MM420
Rev.09
Home
Find... Go To..

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 515 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Tennant 515

Summary of Contents for Tennant 515

  • Page 1 Operator Manual MM420 Rev.09 Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 2 This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 515. It provides necessary operating and preventive maintenance instructions. Read this manual completely and understand the machine before operating or servicing it. This machine will provide excellent service. However, the best results will be obtained at minimum costs D The machine is operated with reasonable care.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING ..STORAGE INFORMATION ... . . 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 4 INDEX ........515 MM420 (6- -00) Home...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Do not use the machine if it is not in working on machine. proper operating condition. - - Avoid contact with battery acid. - - Use Tennant supplied or equivalent FOR SAFETY: replacement parts. 1. Do not operate machine: 7.
  • Page 6 CLEANING SOLUTION LABEL - - LOCATED ON MOTOR COVER PANEL. THE TANKS COVER. 10390 FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL - - LOCATED ON BATTERY CHARGING LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE MOTOR COVER PANEL. THE LINTEL. 515 MM420 (10- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 7: 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 8: Machine Components

    B. Steering wheel C. Machine cover D. Recovery tank E. Solution tank F. Tank cover G. Rear squeegee H. Side squeegee Solution tank drain J. Recovery tank drain K. Rear wheel L. Seat support 515 MM420 (12- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 9: Symbol Definitions

    Scrub brush edge clean Circuit breaker #3 Squeegee down Circuit breaker #4 Down pressure Circuit breaker #5 Scrub brush down and on Circuit breaker #6 Horn Circuit breaker #7 Key switch Circuit breaker #8 Jack-point 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 10: Controls And Instruments

    H. ESt switch (Option) Edge scrub switch J. Rear squeegee switch K. Scrub switch L. On-off key switch M. Horn button N. Operating lights switch/revolving light switch O. Parking brake P. Power wand switch (Option) 515 MM420 (9- -98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 11: Brake Pedal

    Use the brake pedal to stop the machine. Forward: Press the top of the directional pedal with the toe of your foot. Reverse: Press the bottom of the directional pedal with the heel of your foot. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 12: Steering Wheel

    SOLUTION LEVER The solution lever controls the amount of solution flow to the floor. Increase: Move the lever up. Decrease: Move the lever down. Stop: Move the lever all the way down. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 13: Battery Discharge Indicator

    See BATTERIES in the MAINTENANCE section. HOURMETER The hourmeter records the number of hours the machine has been operating. This information is useful when maintaining the machine. 10659 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 14: Control Panel Message Display

    The message display language can be changed. The available languages are: English Swedish Dutch Danish Italian Norwegian Spanish Finnish French Portuguese German Japanese 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 15: Changing Message Display Language

    Note: Do not overfill the recovery tank. Overfilling 10661 the recovery tank may damage the vacuum fans. 515 MM420 (3- -98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 16: Est Switch (Option)

    The rear squeegee lifts when the machine travels in reverse. This prevents the rear squeegee from being damaged when reversing the machine. The rear squeegee will lower again when the machine 10880 travels forward. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 17: Scrub Switch

    NOTE: The scrub brushes will stop when the machine is stopped for a short time. The brushes will start again when the machine travels forward. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 18: On-Off Key Switch

    OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH (OPTION) The operating lights switch powers on and off the headlights, taillights, and hazard light option. On: Press the top of the switch. Off: Press the bottom of the switch. 10906 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 19: Parking Brake

    The power wand switch turns on and off the power wand solution system. On: Press the top of the switch. The switch will light up. Off: Press the bottom of the switch. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 20: Circuit Breakers

    50 A Heavy duty left scrub brush motor (option) 40 A Center scrub brush motor (option) 2.5 A Control Circuit 15 A Control panel 15 A Horn, hazard and operating lights (option) 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 21: Solution Tank Drain Hose

    OPERATOR SEAT The operator set is a fixed back style with a forward-backward adjustment. Adjust: Remove the seat mounting bolts, move the seat to the desired position; reinstall and tighten the bolts. 515 MM420 (12- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 22: How The Machine Works

    1200 scrub head contains three disk scrub brushes. When finished scrubbing, drain and clean the recovery tank. If using the ESt system, drain and clean the solution tank, and clean the ESt filter. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 23: Pre-Operation Checklist

    - Check under the machine for leaks. - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. - Check the squeegee for proper deflection. Check the squeegee blade for wear, rounded edges, nicks, or cuts. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 24: Starting The Machine

    2. Turn the machine power on. 3. Release the machine parking brake. FILLING THE TANKS 1. Start the machine. 2. Drive the machine to the filling site. 515 MM420 (4- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 25: Home Find... Go To

    NOTE: If you are going to scrub in the ESt mode, the recovery tank can be partially filled to extend scrub time. Make sure the ESt system is 05921 FOR SAFETY: Follow mixing and handling instructions on chemical containers. 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 26: Home Find... Go To

    For specific recommendations, contact your Tennant representative. WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tank(s). 7. Close the tank cover. 05921 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 27: Scrubbing And Brush Information

    Stripping pad -- This brown pad is for stripping 05939 floors. Quickly and easily cuts through old finish to prepare the floor for re-coating. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 28: Scrubbing

    When the machine travels forward, the rear squeegee will lower, the scrubbing vacuum will start, the scrub head will lower, and the scrub brushes will start. 10884 4. Move the solution lever up to start the solution flow. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 29: Home Find... Go To

    NOTE: When approaching a corner, reduce the solution flow just before turning the corner. Increase the solution flow once the machine has completed the turn. 8. Adjust the brush pressure for the cleaning application. 10884 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 30: Double Scrubbing

    FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Lift the left side squeegee up. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 31: Unlocking Side Squeegees

    Lower the scrub head. Connect the lift chain to the main frame. 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 32: Stop Scrubbing

    2. Press the scrub switch. The scrub head will raise, the scrub brush motors will stop, the rear squeegee will raise after a short delay, and the vacuum will shut off. 10884 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 33: 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 parking brake. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 34: Home Find... Go To

    Then add enough water to the tank to cover the outlet filter and operate the ESt pump to flush the ESt system. 10916 515 MM420 (3- -98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 35: Home Find... Go To

    12. Place the drain end caps on the tank drain hoses. Push the drain hoses back into the tanks. For machines with the positive solution control drain option, close the drain valve. Remove the hose and connect the drain cap. 515 MM420 (9- -98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 36: Stop The Machine

    1. Stop scrubbing. 2. Turn the machine power off. 3. Set the parking brake. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key. 515 MM420 (9- -98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 37: Post-Operation Checklist

    10658 Check over this list of items with the machine powered off: - Check for wire, string, or twine wrapped around the brushes. - Check the squeegees for wear or damage. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 38: 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 8.5_, and with full tanks is 5.7_. 515 MM420 (3- -98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 39: Options

    Do not pickup. 1. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, turn off machine. 2. Set the parking brake. 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 40: Home Find... Go To

    5. Connect the vacuum wand hose and the squeegee suction hose and secure with the retainer clip. 6. Put together the wand and the wand hose. 10945 7. Turn the machine power on. 515 MM420 (4- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 41: Home Find... Go To

    8. Press the rear squeegee switch to turn on the vacuum. 10885 9. Vacuum the floor. 06599 10. When finished, shut off the vacuum with the rear squeegee switch. 10885 11. Turn the machine power off. 515 MM420 (4- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 42: Home Find... Go To

    13. Reconnect the squeegee suction hose to the top of the squeegee. 14. Clean and rinse the vacuum wand equipment. 15. Secure the vacuum wand equipment on top of the tank cover. 05930 515 MM420 (4- -97) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 43: Power Wand

    2. Set the 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. 08067 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 44: Home Find... Go To

    Pull on the hose to make sure it is connected. 7. Attach the other ends of the solution and vacuum hoses to the power wand. 07320 8. Turn the machine power on. 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 45: Home Find... Go To

    Scrub the floor with the brush side of the cleaning tool. 06601 12. Vacuum up the solution by turning over the cleaning tool so the squeegee side is down. 06202 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 46: Home Find... Go To

    06604 13. When finished, switch the power wand off. 14. Press the rear squeegee switch to shut off the vacuum. 10885 15. Turn the machine power off. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 47: Home Find... Go To

    18. Reconnect the squeegee suction hose to the squeegee. 05930 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 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 48: Machine Troubleshooting

    Clogged solution pump or lines. Flush ESt system. tank. tank. ESt float switch(es) stuck. Clean switch floats of debris. Clogged ESt filter. Clean filter. Water levels too low in tanks. Add water. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 49: Home Find... Go To

    OPERATION 515 MM420 (9- -98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    Machine Check for leaks 50 Hours 50 Hours Scrub head floor skirts Scrub head floor skirts Check for damage and wear Check for damage and wear and adjust Battery Check electrolyte level 515 MM420 (9- -98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 51 Propelling motor Check motor brushes SPL -- Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part no. 01433--1) GL -- SAE 90 weight gear lubricant NOTE: Also check procedures indicated (H) after the first 50-hours of operation. 515 MM420 (3- -99) Home Find...

  • Page 52: Lubrication

    Block machine up with jack stands. STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT The steering universal joint has two grease fittings. Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant Part No. 01433--1) every 100 hours of operation. 515 MM420 (1- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 53: Scrub Head Parallel Arms

    MAINTENANCE SCRUB HEAD PARALLEL ARMS The scrub head parallel arms have a grease fitting at each of the eight pivot points. Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant Part No. 01433--1) every 100 hours of operation. 05917 05919 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find...

  • Page 54: Rear Squeegee Caster

    REAR SQUEEGEE CASTER The rear caster has one grease fitting. The caster must be lubricated every 100 hours of operation. Use Lubriplate EMB grease (Tennant part no. 01433--1). STEERING GEAR CHAIN The steering gear chain is located by the foot pedals.

  • Page 55: 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 515 MM420 (10- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 56: Charging The Batteries

    3. Open the machine cover. WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep covers open when charging. 4. Remove the seat support. 05916 515 MM420 (10- -96) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 57 8. 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 58: Control Panel

    D The ESt pump turns on and off, if the machine has the ESt option. D The vacuum fan starts and shuts off. D The brushes turn on and off. 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 59: Electric Motors

    The MaxProt 1000 is the standard two disk brush scrub head. The optional MaxProt 1200 is a three disk brush scrub head. The scrub head floor skirts control water spray from the brushes. 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 60: Scrub Head Floor Skirts

    Cleaning pads need to be cleaned immediately after using with soap and water. Do not wash the pads with a pressure washer. Hang dry pads, or lie flat to dry. 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 61: Replacing The Scrub Brushes

    NOTE: Reconnect the suction hose to the right-hand side squeegee assembly on the MaxProt 1200 scrub head. 10. Check the scrub head front and rear skirt adjustments as described in SCRUB HEAD FLOOR SKIRTS. 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 62: 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. 515 MM420 (9- -98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 63: Solution Tank

    The tank can be flushed through the fill opening. Drain the tank with the solution tank drain hose. 05921 ESt option: The solution tank should be drained and cleaned daily. 05940 515 MM420 (9- -98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 64: Squeegees

    4. Look at the deflection of the squeegee blade, over the full length of the squeegee blade. 515 MM420 (9- -98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 65 6. Release the parking brake and drive the machine forward again with the squeegee down to check the squeegee blade deflection. 7. Readjust the squeegee level if necessary. 515 MM420 (9- -98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 66: Adjusting Rear Squeegee Blade Deflection

    Tighten the jam nut. 6. Release the parking brake and drive the machine forward again to check the squeegee blade deflection. 7. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary. 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 67: Side Squeegee Adjustment

    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. 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 68: Side Squeegees Blades

    Check the side squeegees for damage and wear daily. Replace the side squeegee blades whenever they become damaged or lose their shape or resiliency. Replace the squeegee deflectors whenever they become worn. 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 69: Replacing Side Squeegee 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. 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 70: Chains

    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. 05936 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 71: Brakes And Tires

    100 hours of operations. FRONT WHEEL Torque the front wheel nuts to 122 to 155 Nm (90 to 110 ft lb) after the first 50 hours of operation, and every 500 hours of operation. 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 72: Pushing, Towing, And Transporting The Machine

    NOT intended to be pushed or towed for a long distance or at a high speed. ATTENTION! Do not push or tow machine for a long distance or damage may occur to the propelling system. 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 73: Transporting The Machine

    4. 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 turn the steering wheel to center the machine. 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 74 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. 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 75: 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 05922 stands. 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 76: Storage Information

    ESt solution pump. 2. Raise the rear squeegee and the scrub head. 3. Park the machine in a cool, dry area. 4. Remove the batteries, or charge them after every three months. 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 77: Specifications

    Maximum reverse speed 4.8 km/h (3mph) Aisle turnaround width 2290 mm (90 in) Maximum rated climb and descent angle with empty tanks 8.5_ Maximum rated climb and descent angle with full tanks 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 78: Power Type

    Mechanical drum brakes (2), one per rear wheel, cable actuated Parking brake Utilizes service brakes, cable actuated TIRES Location Type Size Front (1) Solid 16.25 x 6 16 x 3.5 Rear (2) Solid 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 79: Machine Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS 2110 mm (83 in) 1070 mm (42 in) TOP VIEW 2035 mm (80 in) 1450 mm (57 in) SIDE VIEW 10656 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 515 MM420 (4- -96) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 80: Index

    Edge scrub switch, 14 Support bearing, 50 ESt switch, 14 Torque, 69 Hourmeter, 11 Message display, 12 Front wheel support bearing, 50 Operating lights switch, 16 Rear squeegee switch, 14 Recovery tank full indicator, 13 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 81 Recovery tank, 60 Machine leaks, 21, 36 Drain hose, 19 Machine tie down location, 72 Draining and cleaning, 31–33 Positive solution control drain, 19 Maintenance, 48–72 Tank full indicator, 13 Intervals, 48 Recommended, 5 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 82 Operating lights, 16 Power wand, 17 Solution Rear squeegee, 14 Filling the tanks, 22–24 Scrub, 15 Flow lever, 10 System, 60 Symbol definitions, 7 Tank drain hose, 19 Solution flow lever, 10 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 83 Recovery, 60 Solution, 61 Tie down location, 72 Tires, 69–70 Specifications, 76 Touch panel, Self-diagnostics, 56 Towing the machine, 70–71 Transporting the machine, 70–71 Troubleshooting, 46 Unlocking side squeegees, 29 Vacuum wand, 37–40 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 84 INDEX 515 MM420 (6- -00) Home Find... Go To..

Table of Contents