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Tennant B5 Operator's Manual

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B5/B7
Walk-Behind Battery Burnisher
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  • Page 1 B5/B7 Walk-Behind Battery Burnisher English Operator Manual  TennantTrue Parts North America / International For the latest Parts manuals and other language Operator manuals, visit: 9011480 Rev. 03 (12-2014) www.tennantco.com/manuals *9011480* www.tennantco.com...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Minneapolis, MN 55440 Phone: (800) 553- 8033 or (763) 513- 2850 www.tennantco.com “Set and Forget” is a trademark of Tennant Company. Trojan and HydroLINK are registered trademarks of Trojan Battery Company. Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTROL CONSOLE ALERT SYMBOLS SPECIFICATIONS WHILE OPERATING THE MACHINE ..B5 GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS/ BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR ..CAPACITIES/PERFORMANCE ....

  • Page 4: Operation

    With pads or accessories not supplied or WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Fire, approved by Tennant. The use of other Explosion, Electric Shock or Injury: pads may impair safety. In areas with possible falling objects. Read manual before operating machine.
  • Page 5 Turn machine off and remove key. All repairs must be performed by trained Set parking brake (if equipped). personnel. Block machine wheels. Use Tennant supplied or approved Use tie- down straps to secure machine. replacement parts. Do not modify the machine from its original design.

  • Page 6: Safety Labels

    Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away when charging. Located on backside of machine cover. WARNING LABEL - Disconnect battery cables before servicing machine. Located on control board cover. Tennant B5/B7 (01- 2014)

  • Page 7: Machine Components

    31. Service Indicator 14. Control Handle 32. Motor Overheat Indicator 15. Start Bail 33. Battery Discharge Indicator 16. Main Power On/Off Key Switch 34. Check Dust Bag Indicator 17. USB Program Port 18. Emergency Stop Button (Drive Model) Tennant B5/B7 (01- 2014)

  • Page 8: Machine Installation

    OPERATION INSTALLING BATTERIES MACHINE INSTALLATION Contact distributor or Tennant for battery recommendations if machine is not supplied with UNCRATING MACHINE batteries. IMPORTANT: For machine’s supplied with batteries 1. Carefully check machine for signs of damage. and battery charger, the battery discharge indicator is Report damages at once to carrier.

  • Page 9: How The Machine Works

    2 - AGM Batteries FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with pads or accessories not supplied or approved by Tennant. The use of other pads may impair safety. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, turn machine off and remove the key.

  • Page 10: Pad Pressure Setting (Models Equipped With Mechanical Pad Pressure Adjustment)

    3. Pull the start bail and begin burnishing for a minimum of 10 seconds (Figure 8). The LED’s will ripple then a single light will appear confirming the current pad pressure setting. See the following chart for down pressure settings. FIG. 6 FIG. 8 Tennant B5/B7 (01- 2014)

  • Page 11: Installing Dust Collection Bag And Hepa Filter

    (Figure 12). The HEPA filter is included with down pressure move the cotter pin in opposite the Active Dust Collection model. direction (Figure 10). FIG. 12 FIG. 10 6. Repeat steps 1- 3 and adjust the pin until desired down pressure is achieved. Tennant B5/B7 (01- 2014)

  • Page 12: Machine Operation

    - Check battery discharge level indicator. - Select proper burnishing pad. REVERSE - Check condition of burnishing pad. FIG. 17 - Check dust collection bag for fullness. - Check vacuum hose connection at bag compartment. - Check machine for proper operation. Tennant B5/B7 (07- 2014)
  • Page 13 (Figure 20). For optimal FIG. 22 performance set the pad pressure indicator to the center LED setting. FIG. 20 Tennant B5/B7 (01- 2014)

  • Page 14: Emergency Shut- Off Button (Drive Models)

    Likely cause, pad pressure is set too high or wrong pad type. Reduce pad pressure or change pad type. 3 - Check Dust Bag Indicator - Reminder to check dust bag for fullness. Replace bag when half full. Recycle key to reset indicator. Tennant B5/B7 (01- 2014)

  • Page 15: Battery Discharge Indicator

    The hour meter records the number of hours the machine is in operation. Use the hour meter to perform specific maintenance procedures and to record service history. The hour meter is located on the control console (Figure 25). FIG. 25 Tennant B5/B7 (01- 2014)

  • Page 16: Service Indicator Codes

     S S S  Propel wiring, connector or control board Contact service. S S   problem. Start bail is pulled before turning machine on. Release start bail before turning machine on.  S  S  Tennant B5/B7 (12- 2014)
  • Page 17 80F/27C or less. If fault persists, contact service. Charger not communicating with machine. Restart charger. If fault code persists, contact S    S service. Charger timer exceeded maximum charging Replace Batteries. S   S  time. Interrupts charging cycle. Tennant B5/B7 (12- 2014)

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Check, clean, replace (Active Dust Control Model) 750 Hours Propel motor (Drive Model) Replace carbon brushes 1000 Hours Head lift bushings, 4 points Inspect, replace bushings Pad motor Replace carbon brushes O = Operator T = Trained Personnel Tennant B5/B7 (12- 2014)

  • Page 19: Machine Maintenance

    2. Check the dust collection bag for fullness. Replace bag when half full (Figure 28). AFTER WEEKLY USE Check the electrolyte level in all batteries (Figure 31). See BATTERIES for further details. FIG. 31 FIG. 28 Tennant B5/B7 (12- 2014)

  • Page 20: After Every 50 Hours Of Use

    2. Replace the HEPA filter if model is equipped with the active dust control collection option (Figure 36). FIG. 33 3. Clean the outside surface of the machine with an all purpose cleaner and damp cloth (Figure 34). FIG. 36 FIG. 34 Tennant B5/B7 (12- 2014)

  • Page 21: After Every 1000 Hours Of Use

    NOTE: Make sure the battery caps are in place while charging. There may be a sulfur smell after charging before re-using the machine. batteries. This is normal. Maintain the proper electrolyte levels of flooded (wet) batteries by checking levels weekly. Tennant B5/B7 (12- 2014)

  • Page 22: Checking Connections / Cleaning

    Tennant are prohibited. If your machine is grounded wall outlet (Figure 40). equipped with an off- board battery charger refer to the charger’s owners manual for operating instructions.

  • Page 23: Battery Charger Settings

    For models equipped with an off- board charger, to access battery charger (Figure 44). always disconnect the AC power supply cord first before disconnecting charger from machine. FIG. 44 FIG. 43 Tennant B5/B7 (12- 2014)
  • Page 24 Software Program Setting (all battery types) Wet, Trojan 180- 250 AH Wet, Trojan 260- 360 AH Wet, Enersys 200- 350 AH AGM, Discover 200- 300 AH AGM, Fullriver 200- 350 AH Gel, Sonnenschein 150- 250 AH Tennant B5/B7 (12- 2014)

  • Page 25: Hydrolink Battery Watering System (Option)

    FIG. 50 6. After adding water, replace the dust cap on the battery fill hose and store the hand pump hose inside the machine’s battery compartment for future use. FIG. 47 Tennant B5/B7 (12- 2014)

  • Page 26: Machine Jacking

    (Figure 52). FIG. 54 6. When unloading machine, carefully back the FIG. 52 machine down the ramp. Do not unload machine going in the forward direction. Tennant B5/B7 (01- 2014)

  • Page 27: Storing Machine

    WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Fire, Explosion, Electric Shock or Injury do not expose the machine to rain, store indoors. 5. For storage areas with limited space, raise the head as shown (Figure 55). FIG. 55 Tennant B5/B7 (01- 2014)

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Replace battery charger Machine vibration Pad not properly centered Remove and reinstall pad Improper pad for application Change to proper pad Pad unevenly worn Replace pad Soiled pad Replace pad Worn head lift bracket bushings Inspect, replace bushings Tennant B5/B7 (07- 2014)

  • Page 29: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS B5 GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES/PERFORMANCE MODEL B5 (20 in / 510 mm) Push Model B5 (20 in / 510 mm) Drive Model Length 59 in / 1499 mm 59 in / 1499 mm Width 24.5 in / 622 mm 24.5 in / 622 mm...

  • Page 30: B7 General Machine Dimensions/Capacities/Performance

    <2.5 m/s <2.5 m/s Ambient operating temperature Min: 32F/0C Min: 32F/0C Max: 110F/43C Max: 110F/43C Values per * EN ISO- 11201, ** EN ISO- 3741, *** EN 60335- 2- 72 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tennant B5/B7 (12- 2014)

  • Page 31: B5 Machine Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS B5 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 24.5 in / 622 mm 43 in 1,092 mm 59 in / 1,499 mm Tennant B5/B7 (01- 2014)

  • Page 32: B7 Machine Dimensions

    31.5 in / 800 mm (27 in / 690 mm Model) 43 in 1,092 mm 61.5 in / 1,562 mm (24 in / 610 mm Model) 63 in / 1,602 mm (27 in / 690 mm Model) Tennant B5/B7 (01- 2014)

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