Filling Solution Tank; Machine Operation; Pre-Operation Checks; Operating Machine - Tennant 5400 Manual Del Operador

FILLING SOLUTION TANK

ATTENTION: When using FaSTt system (Option).
USE CLEAR COOL WATER ONLY. DO NOT add
cleaning agents in solution tank. Conventional
cleaning agents/restorers may cause failure to the
FaSTt solution system.
1. Transport machine to filling station. Raise
squeegee and scrub head when transporting.
2. Turn key to the off position.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine,
and set parking brake, if equipped.
3. Remove fill-port cover at front of machine and fill
solution tank with clean water, 60°C (140°F)
maximum. The clear hose at rear of machine
indicates amount of water in solution tank
(Figure 13).
FIG. 13
4. For conventional scrubbing, pour a recommended
cleaning detergent into the solution tank according
to mixing instructions on bottle. For FaSTt
scrubbing (Option), DO NOT add cleaning agents in
solution tank.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow mixing
and handling instructions on chemical containers.
ATTENTION: Use only recommended cleaning
detergents for conventional scrubbing, DO NOT
use substitutes. Consult an authorized distributor
for cleaning detergent recommendations.
WARNING: Do Not Use Flammable Liquids Or
Operate Machine In Or Near Flammable Liquids,
Vapors Or Combustible Dusts.
5. If equipped with ESt option, pour between 19 and
38 liters (5 and 10 gal) of hot water, 60°C (140°F)
maximum, into recovery tank (Figure 14) (See
OPERATING ESt OPTION).
Tennant 5400 (05–03)
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FIG. 14

MACHINE OPERATION

FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine, unless
operation manual is read and understood.
PRE–OPERATION CHECKS
1. Sweep and dust-mop floor (disc brush model only).
2. Check battery meter's charge level, machine must
be in full operation for correct reading.
3. Check that pads/brushes are installed.
4. Lower pads/brushes to floor and check that scrub
skirt touches floor all the way around scrub head.
5. Check that squeegee is installed and condition of
squeegee blades.
6. Check that debris trough is installed and empty
(cylindrical brush model).
7. FaSTt Scrubbing (option): Make sure that the
solution tank is filled with clear cool water only.
All conventional cleaning agents/restorers must be
drained and rinsed from solution tank. Check
FaSTt PAK agent level, replace carton as
needed.

OPERATING MACHINE

NOTE: If your machine is equipped with the FaSTt or
ESt Option, refer to pages 13 and 14 for additional
operation procedures.
1. Release parking brake, if equipped (Figure 15).
FIG. 15
OPERATION
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