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Tennant T300 Operator's Manual

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Hygenic
Fully Cleanable Recovery Tank
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T300
Automatic Floor Scrubber
English
Operator Manual
Rev. 00 (03-2015)
*9014501*
EN
9014501

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  • Page 1 Automatic Floor Scrubber English Operator Manual  Hygenic Fully Cleanable Recovery Tank  TennantTrue Parts  IRIS a Tennant Technology North America / International 9014501 For the latest Parts manuals and other Rev. 00 (03-2015) language Operator manuals, visit: *9014501* www.tennantco.com/manuals...

  • Page 2: Intended Use

    Phone: (800) 553- 8033 or (763) 513- 2850 www.tennantco.com Pro-Panel, Membrane, Insta-Click, Severe Environment, Zone Settings, Quite-Mode are US registered and unregistered trademarks of Tennant Company. Trojan and HydroLINK are registered trademarks of Trojan Battery Company. This product may contain portions of software that have various 3 party licenses.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ... AFTER EVERY 50 HOURS OF USE ..T300 Model with Membrane Control Panel AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE ..

  • Page 4: Operation

    Read manual before operating machine. With pads or accessories not supplied or approved by Tennant. The use of other Do not use or pick up flammable materials. pads may impair safety. Do not use near flammable liquids, vapors or In areas with possible falling objects.
  • Page 5 All repairs must be performed by trained tying down machine. personnel. Turn machine off and remove key. Use Tennant supplied or approved Set parking brake (if equipped). replacement parts. Block machine wheels. Do not modify the machine from its original Use tie- down straps to secure machine.

  • Page 6: Safety Labels

    WARNING LABEL - Spinning brush. Keep hands away. Located on cylindrical scrub head model. WARNING LABEL - Magnetic Field Hazard. Magnetic pad driver/brush can be harmful to pacemaker wearers or medical implants. Located on Insta-Click magnetic pad driver/brush. Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 7: Machine Components

    10. Scrub head lift pedal 11. Squeegee foot pad 12. Squeegee assembly 13. Control handle 14. Control handle start bail 15. Speed control knob (drive model) 16. Forward/Reverse lever (drive model) 17. Control panel display 18. Emergency stop button (option) Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 8: Machine Symbols

    Fast speed (drive model) Slow speed (drive model) Forward / Reverse (drive model) ec-H2O scrubbing (option) Battery charge Do not lift by accessory rails No step Parking brake (option) No detergent (ec-H2O option) Water temperature (ec-H2O option) Circuit breaker Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 9: Control Panel Components

    T300 Model with Pro-Panel Controls CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS (LCD - Liquid Crystal Display) T300 Model with Membrane Control Panel 1. Help icon - For first time users. Use to select display language, identify control panel symbols and view start-up videos.

  • Page 10: Installing Batteries

    BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 1. Disconnect the battery cable connection at Two 12 volt deep-cycle batteries. machine (Figure 3). Contact distributor or Tennant for battery recommendations. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine, remove key and set parking brake if equipped.

  • Page 11: How The Machine Works

    Contact a Tennant representative for specific ec-H2O NanoClean Technology (option): recommendations. When using the ec-H2O NanoClean technology, normal...

  • Page 12: Machine Setup

    FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with pads squeegee assembly to bracket. or accessories not supplied or approved by Tennant. The use of other pads may impair safety. FIG. 6 FIG. 9 3. Connect the vacuum hose to the squeegee 3.

  • Page 13: Installing Pad - Orbital

    (Figure 16). 1. Step down on the scrub head lift pedal to raise the scrub head off the floor (Figure 13). FIG. 16 FIG. 13 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 14: Filling Solution Tank

    Make sure the idler plate clips to hold hose while filling. The two clips are hooks are engaged before tightening knob (Figure different hose diameter sizes (Figure 22). 20). FIG. 20 FIG. 22 6. Replace debris tray. Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 15: Filling Severe Environment Tank

    75 minutes. environment tank when refilling the solution tank. 3. Adjust the mixing ratio knob according to the cleaning detergent’s mixing instructions (Figure 25). Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 16: Accessory Rails

    (Figure 29). FIG. 31 ATTENTION: Do not use the accessory rails to lift machine, damage may occur. ATTENTION: Do not step on accessory rails, damage may occur. FIG. 29 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 17: Control Panel Operation

    OPERATION CONTROL PANEL OPERATION T300 WITH MEMBRANE CONTROL PANEL The control panel operation can be set up with lockout functionality by using the supervisor controls feature. This will prevent an operator from changing or saving FIG. 34 the Zone Settings. See SUPERVISOR CONTROLS 4.

  • Page 18: T300 Model With Pro- Panel Controls

    1. Turn the key to on ( I ) position. At start up, a scrubbing application, configure the new zone Tennant logo screen will first appear followed by the settings and press and hold the zone button until it operator home screen as shown below (Figure 39).
  • Page 19 (Figure 46). The icon will symbol to increase down pressure. Press the (- ) blink yellow when the severe environment tank symbol to decrease the down pressure. needs to be refilled. FIG. 43 FIG. 46 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)
  • Page 20 NOTE: Only the supervisor mode has the capability to change the factory zone settings (See SUPERVISOR CONTROLS instructions at back of manual). The zone settings can configure the following controls: - Down pressure rate - Solution flow rate Tennant T300 (03- 2015)
  • Page 21 The service indicator icon on the home screen will flash yellow or red when a machine fault is detected (Figure 54). FIG. 57 Press arrows at top of screen to cycle through fault screens. Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 22: Machine Operation

    ATTENTION: During first time use and after replacing the water conditioning cartridge, the ec-H2O system FIG. 61 will automatically override the selected solution flow rate for up to 75 minutes. 7. To begin scrubbing, pull the start bail (Figure 62). Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 23: While Operating Machine

    FIG. 64 9. When leaving the machine unattended, remove the key and set the parking brake, if equipped. 10. Do not operate machine in areas where the ambient temperature is above 110F/43C or below freezing 32F/0C. Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 24: Emergency Shut-Off Button

    The hour meter records the number of hours the machine has been operated. Use the hour meter to perform specific maintenance procedures and to record service history (Figure 68). T300 T300 LCD FIG. 66 FIG. 68 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 25: Draining Tanks

    NOTE: When using a bucket to drain the machine, do not use the same bucket to fill the solution tank. 3. Remove and clean the float shut-off screen (Figure 70). FIG. 73 Firmly reconnect the solution hose to accessory rail after draining tank. FIG. 70 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)
  • Page 26 74). FIG. 74 4. Remove the solution tank filter and clean screen after every 50 hours of use (Figure 75). Solution filter is located under machine at rear. Drain solution tank before removing filter. FIG. 75 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 27: Service Indicator Codes

    SERVICE INDICATOR CODES When the machine or battery charger detects a fault, the service indicator will flash. A fault code will be provided to determine problem as described below. T300 Pro-Panel Controls (LCD) T300 Membrane Control Panel Flashing service indicator...

  • Page 28: On-Board Battery Charger Service Indicator Codes

    Charger communication fault Restart charger. If fault code persists, contact S    S 0xF103 service. Charger timer exceeded maxi- Replace Batteries. S   S  0xF104 mum charging time. Interrupts charging cycle. Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 29: Ec-H2O System Service Indicator Codes - Option

    OPERATION ec-H2O SYSTEM SERVICE INDICATOR CODES - OPTION T300 Pro-Panel Controls (LCD) T300 Membrane Control Panel Flashing service indicator Press icon to access fault code screen Fault code screen Solid or Red or yellow ec-H2O Flashing blinking Red Flashing system fault icon...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Lower orbital isolators Replace (4 qty) 750 Hours Vacuum motor Replace carbon brushes 1250 Hours Propel motor Replace carbon brushes Brush motor Replace carbon brushes Brush belt Replace belt O = Operator T = Trained Personnel Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 31: Machine Maintenance

    2. Remove the debris tray and empty (Figure 77). FIG. 81 6. Insta-Click pad driver/brushes - clean any debris FIG. 77 buildup from hub connection area (Figure 82). 3. Remove and clean the float shut-off screen (Figure 78). FIG. 82 FIG. 78 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 32: After Weekly Use

    89). See BATTERIES. FIG. 85 FIG. 89 10. Cylindrical scrub head - Remove and clean debris 2. Remove the drip trap cover from the squeegee trough (Figure 86). assembly and clean reservoir (Figure 90). FIG. 86 FIG. 90 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 33: After Every 50 Hours Of Use

    Replace motor carbon brushes as indicated. Contact trained personnel for carbon brush replacement. Carbon Brush Replacement Hours Vacuum motor Propel motor (drive model) 1250 Disk brush motor 1250 FIG. 93 Cylindrical brush motor 1250 Orbital brush motor 1250 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 34: Belts

    Add distilled water if low. DO NOT OVERFILL. The electrolyte will expand and may overflow when charging. After charging, distilled water can be added up to about 3 mm (0.12 in) below the sight tubes. FIG. 97 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 35: Checking Connections / Cleaning

    Tennant are prohibited. If your machine is equipped with an off-board battery charger refer to the charger’s owners manual for operating instructions. Contact distributor or Tennant for battery charger recommendations if machine is not equipped with charger. Before Charging...

  • Page 36: Battery Charger Settings

    AC power supply cord first. to change the charger’s charging profile. T300 Models with Membrane Control Panel- FOR SAFETY: When servicing batteries, stop on level surface, turn off machine, remove key and set parking brake if equipped.
  • Page 37 8. Reconnect the battery cable connection. FIG. 106 5. Remove the black cap from bottom side of charger T300 Model with Pro-Panel Controls - to access the profile dial (Figure 107) NOTE: To perform this procedure, machine must be in supervisor mode.

  • Page 38: Hydrolink Battery Watering System

    Distilled electrolyte levels in your batteries. It is designed Water  exclusively for Trojan flooded (wet) lead-acid batteries. FIG. 114 FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear personal protection equipment as needed. Avoid contact with battery acid. Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 39: Squeegee Blade Replacement

    2. Fully loosen the two outside knobs on squeegee assembly. This will separate the spring loaded blade retainer from squeegee frame (Figure 116). To loosen the knobs quickly, squeeze the blade retainer and squeegee frame together. FIG. 119 FIG. 116 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 40: Ec-H2O Nanoclean Water Conditioning Cartridge Replacement

    3. Disconnect the two hose connectors from the top of the cartridge by pressing the gray collars inward and pulling the connectors outward (Figure 121). Lift cartridge to remove. Solution flow button Gray Collar FIG. 123 FIG. 121 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 41: Loading/Unloading Machine For Transporting

    Severe Environment detergent tank. Add clean water to solution tank and to optional detergent tank and operate the machine to flush system. FIG. 125 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Faulty vacuum motor or wiring Contact service Poor scrubbing Debris caught in brush/pad Remove debris performance Worn brush/pad Replace brushes/pad Incorrect brush pressure Adjust brush pressure Wrong brush/pad type Use correct brush/pad for application Low battery charge Recharge batteries Tennant T300 (03- 2015)
  • Page 43 Batteries need maintenance See BATTERIES Defective battery or end of battery life Replace batteries Battery discharge indicator (BDI) See CHARGING BATTERIES programmed incorrectly Faulty charger Replace battery charger Brush pressure set too high Lower brush pressure. Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 44: Specifications

    84.3 dB(A) 84.3 dB(A) 84.3 dB(A) 84.3 dB(A) uncertainty K Machine vibration at hand-arm* <2.5 m/s Ambient operating temperature Min: 32F/0C, Max: 110F/43C *Values per EN 60335- 2- 72. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tennant T300 (03- 2015)
  • Page 45 Sound power level uncertainty L 83.8 dB(A) 84.2 dB(A) 83.5 dB(A) uncertainty K Machine vibration at hand-arm* <2.5 m/s Ambient operating temperature Min: 32F/0C, Max: 110F/43C *Values per EN 60335- 2- 72. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 46: Machine Dimensions

    1302 mm 508 mm 17 in / 43 cm 17 in / 43 cm Model Model 54 in 22 in 1372 mm 559 mm 20 in / 50 cm 20 in / 50 cm Model Model Tennant T300 (03- 2015)
  • Page 47 SPECIFICATIONS DUAL DISK MODEL 30.4 in 772 mm 43.1 in 1095 mm 51.25 in 26 in 1314 mm 660 mm Tennant T300 (03- 2015)
  • Page 48 SPECIFICATIONS CYLINDRICAL BRUSH MODEL 30.4 in 772 mm 43.1 in 1095 mm 50.5 in 25 in 1283 mm 635 mm Tennant T300 (03- 2015)
  • Page 49 SPECIFICATIONS ORBITAL PAD MODEL 30.4 in 772 mm 43.1 in 1095 mm 49 in 20.5 in 1245 mm 521 mm Tennant T300 (03- 2015)
  • Page 50 SPECIFICATIONS Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

  • Page 51: Supervisor Controls

    Zone Settings for the selected supervisor control mode (Figure 128). T300 MODEL WITH MEMBRANE CONTROL PANEL The machine has three supervisor control modes of operation to choose from: Unlocked Mode 1: Operator has full control of all scrubbing parameters with the ability to save Zone Settings.
  • Page 52 SUPERVISOR CONTROLS T300 MODEL WITH PRO-PANEL CONTROLS There are two types of user modes that will interface with the operator home screen: Operator Mode - Capable of machine operation with permissions and restrictions controlled by the supervisor. Supervisor Mode - Capable of machine operation with full use of all controls, along with configuring permissions and restrictions for the operator mode.
  • Page 53 (Figure 139). Multiple Operator and Supervisor user profiles can be added. Press the back arrow to return to the previous screen to add more user profiles or to enable login. FIG. 135 FIG. 139 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)
  • Page 54 (Figure 142). Turning the key to the off position is login number (Figure 145). another way to also logout. Press the blinking save icon to save the new login number. FIG. 142 FIG. 145 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)
  • Page 55 FIG. 146 as the default. b. Press the “yes” button to enter the Default User screen (Figure 147). FIG. 147 c. Select the desired default user by pressing the Operator or Supervisor button (Figure 148). FIG. 148 Tennant T300 (03- 2015)

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