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Tennant 5680 Operator's Manual

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5680
(Electric)
(SN# 10000000- -
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Walk-Behind Scrubber
Operator Manual
The Safe Scrubbing Alternativer
North America / International
331176
Rev. 02 (09-2008)
*331176*
www.tennantco.com

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  • Page 1 5680 (Electric) (SN# 10000000- - Walk-Behind Scrubber Operator Manual The Safe Scrubbing Alternativer North America / International 331176 Rev. 02 (09-2008) *331176* www.tennantco.com...
  • Page 2 Minneapolis, MN 55440 Phone: (800) 553--8033 or (763) 513--2850 www.tennantco.com FaST- -PAK is a US registered and unregistered trademark of Tennant Company. Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice. Copyright E 2006, 2008 TENNANT Company, Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..... LEVELING THE SQUEEGEE ..ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE BLADE DEFLECTION ... . 5680 331176 (09- -08)
  • Page 4 ....... MACHINE DIMENSIONS ....5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    5. When servicing machine: This machine is designed solely for scrubbing dirt - - Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose and dust in an indoor environment. Tennant does jackets, shirts, or sleeves when not recommend using this machine in any other working on machine.
  • Page 6 FOR SAFETY LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SOLUTION OPERATOR CONSOLE. TANK COVER. 353417 FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE OPERATOR CONSOLE. BATTERY CHARGING LABEL - - LOCATED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SOLUTION TANK. 5680 331178 (9- -06)

  • Page 7: Operation

    Tennant representative. - Order parts and supplies directly from your authorized Tennant representative. Use the parts manual provided when ordering parts. - After operation, follow the recommended daily and hourly procedures stated in the MAINTENANCE CHART.

  • Page 8: Machine Components

    K. Stop arm L. Batteries M. Scrub head N. Scrub brush access cover O. FaST solution system (option) ec- H2O System Module (option) P. Heavy duty scrub head strap (Disc Head) Q. Scrub brush idler door 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 9: Control Panel Symbols

    Circuit breaker #3--machine propel Scrub brushes down and on Circuit breaker #4--left brush motor Scrub brushes up and off Circuit breaker #5--right brush motor Heavy scrub brush down pressure Circuit breaker #6--FaST Circuit breaker #6--ec- -H2O 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 10: Controls And Instruments

    H2O system on/off switch (option) H. ec- H2O system indicator light (option) Battery discharge indicator J. Solution flow lever K. Circuit breakers L. Squeegee lever M. Recovery tank drain hose N. Solution tank drain hose 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 11: Steering Handles

    Backward: Rotate the steering handles backwards toward you. Turning: Push the machine in the direction of the turn with the steering handles. The machine will turn on the swivel casters. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 12: On-Off Key Switch

    ON-OFF KEY SWITCH The on-off key switch controls machine power with a key. On: Turn the key to the right. Off: Turn the key to the left. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 13: Scrub Switch

    Raise squeegee and stop vacuum: Pull the lever up and move it to the right to lock the lever in the up position. NOTE: Raise the squeegee before reversing the machine. 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 14: Hourmeter

    Drain, raise and refill the solution tank with clear cool water only before operating the FaST system. Conventional cleaning detergents/ restorers may cause failure to the FaST solution system. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 15: Ec--H2O Switch (Option)

    Drain, raise and refill the solution tank with clear cool water only before operating the ec- -H2O system. Conventional cleaning detergents/ restorers may cause failure to the ec- -H2O solution system. 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 16: Solution Flow Lever

    Breaker Rating Circuit Protected 10 A Machine power 25 A Vacuum fan motor 25 A Machine propel 30 A Right brush motor 30 A Left brush motor 10 A FaST (option) 10 A ec- -H2O (option) 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 17: Solution Tank Hose

    The support arm holds up the solution tank when the tank is lifted. The support arm engages when the solution tank is lifted all the way open. The arm is released by pulling up on it. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 18: Stop Arm

    SQUEEGEE DOWN PRESSURE CAMS The squeegee down pressure cams adjust the squeegee deflection along the entire length of the squeegee. Increase: Turn the cams clockwise. Decrease: Turn the cams counter-clockwise. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 19: How The Machine Works

    (32 in)), and the model 900 (900 mm (36 in)). The 700 mm (28 in) squeegee is used with the 700 model scrub head, as well as the 800 mm (32 in) with the model 800, and the 900 mm (36 in) with the model 900. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 20: Fast Scrubbing System (Option)

    FaST system. Conventional cleaning detergents/ restorers may cause failure to the FaST solution system. NOTE: Storage or transporting machines equipped with FaST in freezing temperatures requires special procedures. Check with a TENNANT representative for advice. 5680 331176 (3- -08)

  • Page 21: Ec--H2O System (Option)

    Conventional cleaning detergents/ restorers may cause failure to the ec- -H2O solution system. NOTE: Storage or transporting machines equipped with ec- -H2O in freezing temperatures requires special procedures. Check with a TENNANT representative for advice. 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 22: Pre-Operation Checklist

    - FaST or ec- H2O Scrubbing: Check that all conventional cleaning agents/restorers are drained and rinsed from the solution tank. - FaST or ec- H2O Scrubbing: Check that solution tank is filled with clear cool water only. 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 23: Installing Fast Pak Agent (Option)

    Do not add cleaning agents in the solution tank. Conventional cleaning agents/restorers may cause failure to the FaST solution system.. 3. Raise the solution tank and remove the front cover to access the FaST PAK carton. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 24 FaST PAK, simply squeeze and release the hose several times. If the previous FaST PAK was run dry, it may take up to 3 minutes of operation to remove any air pockets in the system before you achieve maximum foaming. 5680 331176 (3- -08)

  • Page 25: Starting The Machine

    FILLING THE TANKS 1. Start the machine. 2. Drive the machine to the filling site. 3. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine, and remove key. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 26 For specific recommendations, contact your Tennant representative. WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tank(s). 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 27: Normal Scrubbing

    Polishing pad -- This white pad is for polishing floors. Maintains a high gloss. Use for buffing very soft finishes and lower traffic areas, or use for polishing soft waxes on wood floors. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 28 2. Drive the machine to the area to be scrubbed. 3. Heavy Scrub Mode only: With the scrub head in the up position, pull out on the scrub head strap, until the scrub head drops into place. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 29 H2O module failure may result if operated without water for an extended period. ec- H2O SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT CONDITION CODE Solid green Normal operation Blinking red Flush ec- -H2O module Solid red Contact Service Center 5680 331176 (09- -08)
  • Page 30 If solution flow adjustments are required, contact an Authorized Service Center. 8. Drive the machine forward and scrub as required. WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause an explosion or fire. Do not pickup. 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 31: Double Scrubbing

    Authorized Service Center. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. 2. Lower the squeegee to the floor with the squeegee lever. 3. Then make a second pass scrubbing with the squeegee down. 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 32: Stop Scrubbing

    2. Press the bottom of the scrub switch to stop scrubbing and raise the scrub brushes. 3. Propel the machine forward to pick up any solution left on the floor. 4. Raise the squeegee with the squeegee lever. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 33: Draining And Cleaning The Tanks

    2. Drive the machine next to a floor drain or sink. 3. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 4. Remove the recovery tank drain hose from the mounting clip. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 34 Check the solution tank, and empty any remaining solution with the solution tank drain hose. Lift the solution tank to reach the recovery tank. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 35 Clean by shaking dust or rinsing pleats with low pressure water. Insert the filter back in to the recovery tank when finished. NOTE: Be sure the vacuum filter is dry before reinstalling it in the machine. 5680 331176 (3- -08)
  • Page 36 13. Pull up on the support arm and lower the solution tank. Push the stop arm in to completely lower the solution tank. 14. Cylindrical scrub head: Remove and clean the debris trough. Place the trough back in the scrub head. 5680 331176 (3- -08)

  • Page 37: Operation On Inclines

    STOP THE MACHINE 1. Stop scrubbing. See the STOP SCRUBBING section of the manual. 2. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine, and remove key. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 38: Post-Operation Checklist

    - Check under the machine for leaks. - Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements. - FaST scrubbing: If FaST PAK is empty after scrubbing, install the new FaST PAK or connect the supply hose to the storage plug. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 39: Machine Troubleshooting

    Replace scrub brush(es) or pad(s) Scrub brush motor circuit breaker(s) Reset circuit breaker(s) tripped Reduce scrub brush down pressure Uneven brush pressure, level scrub head Contact Service Center Low battery charge Charge batteries until the charger automatically turns off 5680 331176 (3- -08)
  • Page 40 H2O Model: Defective light or module Contact Service Center ec- -H2O system indicator light does not turn on ec- H2O Model: Clogged module Contact Service Center No water flow Defective solution pump Replace solution pump 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Clean and connect hose to stor- and connector (option) ing plug when not in use 50 Hours Cylindrical brushes Check taper and rotate front to rear Rear casters Lubricate 100 Hours Cylindrical scrub brush Check tension drive belts 5680 331176 (3- -08)
  • Page 42 1000 Hours (option) Scrub brush motors Check motor brushes Propelling motor Check motor brushes Transaxle Check lubricant level SPL -- Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) GL -- SAE 90 weight gear lubricant 5680 331176 (3- -08)

  • Page 43: Lubrication

    The rear casters each have one grease fitting on the caster swivel. Lubricate the caster with a grease gun containing Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433--1) every 100 hours of machine operation. TRANSAXLE Check the transaxle lubricant level every 1000 hours of operation by removing one of the orange filler plugs.
  • Page 44 27_ C (80_ F), the reading must be temperature corrected. Add or subtract to the specific gravity reading 0.004, 4 points, for each 6_ C (10_ F) above or below 27_C (80_ F). 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 45: Charging The Batteries

    5. Plug the charger connector into the battery connector. WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep covers open when charging. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 46: Electric Motors

    6. 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 cannot charge the battery and there is something wrong with the battery.

  • Page 47: Scrub Head

    3. Remove the retainer strip and hardware. 4. Replace the old skirt with a new skirt and mount in place with the retainer strip and hardware. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 48: Removing Or Replacing The Scrub Head

    2. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 3. Remove the machine front cover. 4. Disconnect the solution line from the scrub head tee fitting. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 49 5. Disconnect the wire harness from each scrub motor. 6. Disconnect the scrub head from the guide by removing the clevis pin. 7. Disconnect the lift arms from the scrub head by removing the two clevis pins. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 50 If not, turn the actuator tube until it does. Connect the actuator to the scrub head with the clevis pin. 12. Connect the wire harness. 13. Connect the solution line to the scrub head tee fitting. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 51: Leveling The Scrub Head

    Turn the adjustment screw until the scrub head measures level. Tighten the jam nut. 4. Install the machine front cover. 5. Cylindrical scrub head: Check the brush pattern as described in CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CYLINDRICAL BRUSH PATTERN. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 52: Scrub Brushes And Pads

    1. Raise the scrub head. 2. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 3. Open the access cover on either corner of the scrub head. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 53 6. Pull the brush/pad driver out from under the scrub head. 7. PAD DRIVER ONLY: Turn the pad driver over to access the spring clip underneath. 8. Press the spring clip together with your thumb and index finger to remove the center disk. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 54 13. Lift the scrub brush/pad driver assembly into the drive plug. 14. Check to make sure the brush/pad driver assembly is securely mounted on the brush drive hub. 15. Close the scrub head access cover. 16. Repeat for the other brush/pad driver. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 55: Cylindrical Brushes

    4. Pull the brush out of the scrub head. 5. With the double row end of the brush towards you, guide the brush onto the drive hub. NOTE: Use the double rows on the idler end of the brush. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 56: Checking And Adjusting Cylindrical Brush Pattern

    A polish mark will remain on the floor. 5. Raise the scrub head and move the machine away from the chalked area. Turn the machine power off. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 57 Pull the idle plug off the brush. B. While holding the flat end of the idler shaft with a wrench, loosen the mounting screw on the outside of the idler door. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 58 Turn the adjustment screw counter-clockwise to increase the back brush pattern width. Check the brush patterns again. Adjust until the front and back patterns are the same width. Tighten the jam nut. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 59: Solution System

    A vacuum fan filter is located in the recovery tank. Remove and clean this filter daily. Clean by shaking dust or rinsing pleats with low pressure water. NOTE: Be sure the vacuum filter is dry before reinstalling it in the machine. 5680 331176 (3- -08)

  • Page 60: Solution Tank

    If the filter becomes dirty, the solution flow will be reduced. Check and clean these filters if necessary. NOTE: DO NOT use steam to clean the tank. Excessive heat can damage the tanks and components. 5680 331176 (3- -08)

  • Page 61: Fast System (Option)

    Remove the injector assembly from clamps. Replace the water and air filter. An 8mm hex wrench required to install new water filter. Water Filter (50 Mesh/Brown) Air Filter (50 Mesh/Brown) 5680 331176 (3- -08)

  • Page 62: Fast System Filter Screen

    FaST PAK holder. Soak the connector in warm water if detergent buildup is visible. When a FaST PAK carton is not installed, store the supply hose connector on the storing plug to prevent the hose from clogging. 5680 331176 (3- -08)

  • Page 63: Ec--H2O System (Option)

    The module must run the full 7 minute cycle in order to reset the system indicator light and alarm. Repeat flush procedure if the ec- -H2O module does not reset. If module fails to reset, contact an Authorized Service Center. 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 64: Squeegee

    REMOVING THE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY 1. Raise the squeegee. 2. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 3. Remove the squeegee suction hose from the squeegee. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 65: Installing The Squeegee Assembly

    1. Turn the machine power on. 2. Lower the squeegee. 3. Drive the machine forward, then turn the machine power off. 4. Look at the deflection of the squeegee blade, over the full length of the squeegee blade. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 66: Adjusting Squeegee Blade Deflection

    Turn the squeegee deflection cams clockwise to increase blade deflection. 6. Drive the machine forward again to check the squeegee blade deflection. 7. Readjust the squeegee blade deflection if necessary. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 67: Squeegee Blades

    1. Make sure the squeegee is raised off the floor. 2. Turn the machine power off. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, and turn off machine. 3. Loosen the two retention knobs, one at each end on the squeegee. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 68: Replacing Or Rotating The Front Squeegee Blade

    3. Remove the squeegee from the machine. See REMOVING THE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY. 4. Remove the rear squeegee blade and retainer. See REPLACING OR ROTATING THE REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 69 Do not overtighten. 10. Install the squeegee assembly on the squeegee pivot. See INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY. 11. Adjust the squeegee blade leveling and deflection as stated in LEVELING THE SQUEEGEE and ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE BLADE DEFLECTION. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 70: Belts And Chains

    Make sure the chain is always touching the floor. TIRES The standard front tires are foam filled. The front wheel lug nuts should be tightened to 102 to 115 Nm (75 to 85 ft lb). 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 71: Pushing And Transporting The Machine

    380 mm (15 in) from the ground, use a winch to load machine. If the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground, the machine may be pushed onto the truck or trailer. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 72 AND is 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. 3. 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 straighten the machine. 5680 331176 (9- -06)
  • Page 73 FOR SAFETY: When unloading machine off truck or trailer, use winch. Do not push the machine off the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND 380 mm (15 in) or less from the ground. 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 74: Machine Jacking

    Turn the machine off when the red RV antifreeze is visible. If your machine is equipped with the off--aisle wand option, operate the off--aisle wand for a few seconds to protect the pump. 5680 331176 (09- -08)
  • Page 75 When the water turns clear, press the module switch again to stop the flush cycle. Dispose the antifreeze in an environmentally safe way according to local waste disposal regulations. The machine is now ready for scrubbing. 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Recovery tank capacity to full sensor 114 L (30 gal) Recovery tank capacity to top of tank 152 L (40 gal) Transaxle 90 weight gear lubricant capacity 1.42 L (1.5 qt) GVWR 690 kg (1520 lb) 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 77: Fast System (Option)

    1700 mm (67 in) head Aisle turnaround width with 900 mm (36 in) scrub 1715 mm (67.5 in) head Maximum rated climb and descent angle with empty tanks Maximum rated climb and descent angle with full tanks 5680 331176 (09- -08)

  • Page 78: Power Type

    Vacuum fan 0.63 (0.85) Propelling 0.37 (0.50) Scrub brush (cylindrical) 0.56 (0.75) Type Phase Chargers (Smart) TIRES Location Type Size Front (2) Foam filled, non--marking 4.10/3.5 -- 6 Rear, casters (2) Solid, non-marking 5 x 1.38 in 5680 331176 (9- -06)

  • Page 79: Machine Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS 950 mm (37.5 in) 1065 mm (42 in) 1155 mm (45.5 in) 1625 mm (64 in) 1660 mm (65.25 in) 1690 mm (66.5 in) 1090 mm (43 in) 720 mm (28.25 in) 353416 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 5680 331176 (9- -06)

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