Tennant T5E, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...T5e Operator Manual 9002337 Rev 04 11 2008 Automatic Scrubber 9002337 International www tennantco com ...

Page 2: ...machine maintenance instructions provided S The machine is maintained with manufacturer supplied or equivalent parts PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Please dispose of packaging materials old machine components such as batter ies hazardous fluids including anti freeze and oil in an environmentally safe way according to local waste dis posal regulations Always remember to recycle TENNANT Company PO Box 1452...

Page 3: ... WAND SETUP AND OPERATION 16 DRAINING AND CLEANING TANKS 17 DRAINING RECOVERY TANK 17 DRAINING SOLUTION TANK 17 CHARGING BATTERIES 18 BATTERY CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS 18 ON BOARD BATTERY CHARGER SETTINGS 18 USING THE ON BOARD BATTERY CHARGER 18 ON BOARD BATTERY CHARGER ERROR CODES 19 USING AN OFF BOARD BATTERY CHARGER 20 ADJUSTING SCRUB HEAD BRUSHES 20 DISK MODEL 20 CYLINDRICAL BRUSH MODEL 21 MACHIN...

Page 4: ...odify Plug If the charger supply cord is damaged or broken it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard WARNING Spinning Brush Keep Hands Away Turn Off Power Before Working On Machine FOR SAFETY 1 Do not operate machine With flammable liquids or near flammable vapors as an explosion or flash fire may occur Unless trained an...

Page 5: ...re machine Set parking brake if equipped SAFETY LABELS The safety labels appear on the machine in the locations indicated Replace labels if they are missing or become damaged or illegible WARNING LABEL Located on recovery tank cover BATTERY CHARGE LABEL Located on bottom side of recovery tank WARNING Fire Or Explosion Hazard Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas Keep Sparks And Open Flame Away Keep Battery ...

Page 6: ...queegee Vacuum Hose 9 Squeegee Assembly 10 Wall Rollers 11 Solution Tank Level Drain Hose 12 Rear Fill Port 13 Recovery Tank Support Stand 14 Circuit Breaker Panel 15 FaST PAK Carton Compartment FaST Model ec H2O System Module ec H2O Model 16 Batteries 17 Off Aisle Wand Solution Hose Coupler 18 Recovery Tank 19 Recovery Tank Cover 20 Cup Holders 21 Solution Tank 22 Front Fill Port 23 Disk Scrub He...

Page 7: ...igger 3 Start Triggers 4 Brush Pressure Meter 5 Control Console Height Adjustment Lever 6 Speed Control Knob 7 Brush Pressure Switch 8 Off Aisle Wand on off Switch option 9 FaST system on off switch FaST Model ec H2O system on off switch ec H2O Model 10 ec H2O system indicator light ec H2O Model 11 Main Power on off Key Switch 12 Hour Meter ...

Page 8: ...ping pallet INSTALLING BATTERIES WARNING Fire Or Explosion Hazard Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas Keep Sparks And Open Flame Away Keep Battery Hood Open When Charging FOR SAFETY When installing batteries wear protective gloves and eye protection Avoid contact with battery acid Battery Specifications Four 6 volt 235A 20h deep cycle batteries Maximum battery dimensions 190 mm W x 275 mm L x 284 mm H 1 P...

Page 9: ...ry tank BRUSH AND PAD INFORMATION For best cleaning results use the appropriate brush type for your cleaning application Refer to the Parts manual for part number information Polypropylene Bristle Scrub Brush Black This general purpose polypropylene bristle scrub brush is used for scrubbing lightly compacted soilage This brush works well for maintaining concrete wood and grouted tile floors Soft N...

Page 10: ...casters as shown Figure 7 2 mm FIG 7 INSTALLING BRUSHES PADS FOR SAFETY Before installing brushes or pad drivers stop machine on level surface remove key and set parking brake if equipped Disk Model 1 Raise scrub head off the floor and remove key 2 Attach the pad to the pad driver before installing the driver Secure pad with centerlock Figure 8 FIG 8 3 Align the pad driver under the motor hub and ...

Page 11: ...nsure they are properly adjusted See ADJUSTING SCRUB HEAD BRUSHES INSTALLING FaST PAK CARTON FaST Model ATTENTION The FaST PAK Concentrate Formula is specifically designed for the FaST system NEVER use a substitute Machine damage may result 1 Pull out the hose connector from the FaST PAK carton and remove cap Figure 13 FIG 13 2 Open the battery compartment Connect the FaST PAK carton to the supply...

Page 12: ... OPERATION FOR SAFETY Do not operate machine unless operator manual is read and understood WARNING Fire Or Explosion Hazard Never Operate Machine In Or Near Flammable Liquids Vapors Or Combustible Dusts PRE OPERATION CHECKS Sweep area Check the battery meter Check the brushes pads for wear Check the squeegee blades for wear and proper adjustment Make sure the recovery tank is empty and the float s...

Page 13: ... lever Figure 20 FIG 20 5 Lower the scrub head to the floor by pressing the brush pressure button Figure 21 FIG 21 6 Pull the triggers to begin scrubbing Figure 22 To reverse the machine simply pull the reverse trigger Raise squeegee when reversing machine FIG 22 7 Adjust the speed control knob to a desired scrubbing speed Figure 23 NOTE 45 60 meters per minute is the recommended scrubbing speed F...

Page 14: ...lly approved foam control solution into the recovery tank if excessive foam appears ATTENTION Do not allow foam to enter the float shut off screen located in the recovery tank vacuum motor damage will result Foam will not activate the float shut off screen 5 For heavily soiled areas use the double scrubbing method First scrub the area with the squeegee up let solution set for 3 5 minutes then scru...

Page 15: ...etected the LED bars will flash specific fault codes See BATTERY METER LED FAULT CODES Stop scrubbing and recharge batteries FIG 28 HOUR METER The hour meter records the number of total hours the brush motors have been powered on Use the hour meter to determine when to perform recommended maintenance procedures and to record service history Figure 30 See MACHINE MAINTENANCE FIG 29 CIRCUIT BREAKERS...

Page 16: ...se to the wand hose Figure 32 FIG 32 4 Attach the off aisle wand to the hoses Figure 33 FIG 33 Operating the Off Aisle Wand 1 Turn the key and wand switch to the on I position Figure 34 The FaST ec H2O system switch is disabled when operating the wand FIG 34 2 Lower the squeegee to activate the vacuum motor Figure 35 FIG 35 3 Squeeze trigger to activate solution Use brush for scrubbing and squeege...

Page 17: ...G 37 3 Remove the recovery tank cover and rinse out the tank Figure 38 FIG 38 4 Clean the float shut off screen located inside the recovery tank Figure 39 FIG 39 DRAINING SOLUTION TANK 1 To drain remaining water from the solution tank pull the solution tank level hose off the hose fitting Figure 40 FIG 40 2 On a monthly basis remove the solution tank filter from underneath the machine and rinse ou...

Page 18: ...ry type see battery label Contact your battery supplier if not specified To verify the setting of the charger connect the charger cord into an electrical receptacle The charger will display a sequence of codes One of the codes will either read GEL or Acd Figure 42 GEL Set for sealed maintenance free batteries Acd Set for wet lead acid batteries FIG 42 To change the setting unplug the charger peel ...

Page 19: ... done Unplug the charger cord If the charger detects a problem the charger will display an error code See ON BOARD BATTERY CHARGER ERROR CODES ON BOARD BATTERY CHARGER ERROR CODES DISPLAY CODE FAULT SOLUTION bat Loose or damaged battery cable Check battery cable connections Battery exceeded maximum voltage level No action necessary E01 Exceeded maximum battery voltage allowed No action necessary E...

Page 20: ...e charger s DC cord from the machine s receptacle when the charger is operating Arcing may result If the charger must be interrupted during charging disconnect the AC power supply cord first ADJUSTING SCRUB HEAD BRUSHES To ensure optimum scrubbing performance periodically check the scrub head for proper adjustment FOR SAFETY Before adjusting scrub head stop machine on level surface remove key and ...

Page 21: ... apply maximum brush pressure 4 Shut off the solution flow 5 Pull the triggers to create a brush pattern on the floor 6 Raise the scrub head and pull the machine away 7 Observe the brush pattern on floor If the brush pattern is uneven or tapered adjustment is required 8 Reconnect drive motor wire To Adjust an Uneven Brush Pattern Tools required Measuring device 27mm wrench and 24mm wrench 1 Measur...

Page 22: ...unter clockwise for the rear brush Retighten hex screw Figure 57 FIG 57 5 Recheck brush pattern NOTE Replace brushes when bristles are worn to 15 mm MACHINE MAINTENANCE To keep the machine in good working condition it s important that the following maintenance procedures are performed on a routine basis WARNING Electrical Hazard Disconnect Battery Cables Before Servicing Machine DAILY MAINTENANCE ...

Page 23: ...cal brushes for wear Rotate brushes from front to rear every 50 hours Figure 64 Replace when worn to a length of 15mm 15mm Cylindrical Brush Model FIG 64 8 Remove debris buildup from the underside of the cylindrical brush scrub head including the idler plates and drive hubs Figure 65 Cylindrical Brush Model FIG 65 9 Wipe the squeegee blades clean Figure 66 Store the squeegee assembly in the raised...

Page 24: ...9 Cylindrical Brush Model Disk Model FIG 69 13 FaST Model Connect the FaST PAK supply hose to the storage plug when not in use Figure 70 Remove any dried concentrate from the hose connector by soaking it in warm water FIG 70 14 Clean wet lead acid batteries to prevent corrosion and check for loose battery cable connections See BATTERY MAINTENANCE 15 Recharge the batteries Figure 71 after a total o...

Page 25: ... 7 Check the machine for loose nuts and bolts 8 Check the machine for leaks BATTERY MAINTENANCE Wet lead acid batteries 1 Check battery fluid level frequently to prevent battery damage The fluid should be at the level shown Figure 76 Add distilled water if low DO NOT OVERFILL the fluid may expand and overflow when charging Before Charging After Charging CORRECT BATTERY FLUID LEVEL FIG 76 WARNING F...

Page 26: ... on opposite edge FIG 78 Replacing Squeegee Blades 1 Loosen the band clamp and remove the band from the squeegee assembly Figure 79 FIG 79 2 Replace or rotate the rear blade to a new wiping edge and replace band Figure 80 FIG 80 3 To change the front blade remove the band and loosen the four knobs Replace or rotate the front blade to a new wiping edge Figure 81 FIG 81 MOTOR MAINTENANCE Contact an ...

Page 27: ...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 Pour 1 gallon 4 liters of white or rice vinegar into the solution tank at full strength Do not dilute NOTE Use white or rice vinegar only The acidity level should be between 4 8 Do not use other acids for this procedure ...

Page 28: ...ramp that can support the machine weight and person loading it The maximum ramp incline should not exceed 11 at a ramp length of 12 ft 3 7m 3 Position the front of machine up against the front of the trailer or truck Lower the scrub head and squeegee 4 Set the parking brake if equipped and place a block behind each wheel to prevent the machine from rolling 5 Secure with tie down straps as shown Fi...

Page 29: ...off the module FIG 90 IMPORTANT Before operating machine the antifreeze must be flushed from the module as described below If the antifreeze is not properly flushed from the ec H2O system the ec H2O module may detect an error and not function ec H2O switch indicator light will turn red If this occurs reset key and repeat the flush procedure as described below Flushing antifreeze from ec H2O module...

Page 30: ...e supply hose until full Figure 94 FOR SAFETY Avoid eye contact with antifreeze Wear safety glasses 4 Keep the hose upright to prevent the antifreeze from spilling and lower the recovery tank FIG 94 5 Operate the FaST system until the foaming stops This step could take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes 6 When finished connect the supply hose to the storage plug Figure 95 FIG 95 7 To drain the antifree...

Page 31: ...y trigger switch es Contact Service Center Faulty brush motor or wiring Contact Service Center Worn carbon brushes Contact Service Center Broken or loose belt cylindrical brush model Replace or tighten belt Faulty relay switch Contact Service Center Machine will not propel Parking brake is set Release parking brake lever Machine fault detected See Battery Meter LED Fault Codes Propel motor fuse bl...

Page 32: ...h pressure setting Adjust pressure setting Wrong brush pad type Use correct brush pad Reduced run time Batteries not fully charged Fully recharge batteries Defective batteries Replace battery Batteries need maintenance See BATTERY MAINTENANCE Faulty battery charger Repair or replace battery charger FaST Model FaST Sys tem does not operate or operate correctly FaST system switch is not turned on Tu...

Page 33: ...ctive light or module Contact Service Center No water flow ec H2O Model Clogged module Contact Service Center Defective solution pump Contact Service Center BATTERY METER LED FAULT CODES CODE Flashing LED Bars FAULT SOLUTION One Low voltage shut off Scrubbing function stops Recharge batteries Check battery connection Two Battery charge level getting low Recharge batteries Three Drive motor tripped...

Page 34: ... RATE 1 89 L min 1 89 L min 2 27 L min 2 27 L min SQUEEGEE WIDTH 908 mm standard 1 051 mm standard 1 185 mm standard 1 051 mm standard 1 185 mm standard 800 mm narrow aisle 908 mm narrow aisle 1 051 mm narrow aisle 908 mm narrow aisle 1 051 mm narrow aisle BRUSH MOTOR Qty 2 55 kW 220rpm 24 V 29 A Qty 2 47 kW 1500 rpm 24 V 23 A VACUUM MOTOR 640 W 3 stage 5 7 24 V 26 A WATER LIFT AIR FLOW 55 mm H2O ...

Page 35: ...drical 800mm PRODUCTIVITY RATE Estimated Actual 1865 m2 hr 2115 m2 hr 2440 m2 hr 1950 m2 hr 2440 m2 hr SOLUTION PUMP 24 Volt DC 3 5 A 5 6 L min open flow 4 13 Bar bypass setting SOLUTION FLOW RATE 0 57 L min standard 0 83 L min standard 0 83 L min standard 1 25 L min standard 0 83 L min optional 1 25 L min optional 1 14 L min optional 1 67 L min optional 1 14 L min optional 1 67 L min optional If ...