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T380AMR 9020999 (08-2020)
OPERATION
BRUSH INFORMATION
For best results, use the appropriate brush or
pad for the cleaning application. Listed below are
brushes and pads and the applications for which
each is best suited.
NOTE: The amount and type of soilage play an
important role in determining the type of brush or
pad to use. Contact a Tennant representative for
speci
fi
c recommendations.
Polypropylene brush
- General purpose
polypropylene bristles lift lightly compacted dirt
without scuf
fi
ng high-gloss coated
fl
oors.
Nylon brush
- Softer nylon bristles are
recommended for scrubbing coated
fl
oors. Cleans
without scuf
fi
ng.
Super AB brush
- Nylon
fi
ber with an abrasive grit
to remove stains and compacted dirt Aggressive
action on any surface. Performs well on buildup,
grease, or tire marks.
Stripping pad (Brown)
- For stripping of
fl
oor
fi
nish to prepare the
fl
oor for recoating.
Scrubbing pad (Blue)
- For medium to heavy-
duty scrubbing. Removes dirt, spills, and scuffs.
Buf
fi
ng pad (Red)
- For light duty scrubbing
without removing
fl
oor
fi
nish.
Polishing pad (White)
- For maintaining highly
polished or burnished
fl
oors.
High productivity stripping pad (Black)
- For
aggressive stripping of heavy
fi
nishes or sealers,
or for very heavy duty scrubbing. This pad can
only be used with the grip pad driver, not the tufted
pad driver.
Surface preparation pad (Maroon)
- For very
aggressive chemical free removal of
fl
oor
fi
nish to
prepare the
fl
oor for re-coating
Grip pad driver
- The grip-face backing allows
pads to be fully used and holds pads in place
without penetrating the pad. The spring-activated
centering device works with all Tennant pads and
allows for fast, easy pad replacement.
Tufted pad driver
- Standard pad driver has short
bristles, or “tufts,” on the back to hold the pad in
place. This driver works with all Tennant pads
except the black high productivity pad.
