Nobles SpeedGleam Product manual

Operator and Parts Manual
36 Volt Dust Control Burnisher
SpeedGleamR/Plus
Model No.:
608525 – SpeedGleam
608526 – SpeedGleam Pac.
609251 – SpeedGleam Pac. Can.
608344 – SpeedGleam Plus
608345 – SpeedGleam Plus Pac.
609252 – SpeedGleam Plus Pac. Can.
608382
Rev. 01 (12-00)
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-365-6625
FAX: [phone]
NOBLES
12875 RANSOM STREET
HOLLAND MI 49424 U.S.A.

OPERATION
22510/2550 (12–00)
This manual is furnished with each new model. It
provides necessary operation, machine maintenance
instructions and parts list.
Read this manual completely and understand the
machine before operating or servicing it.
When ordering replacement parts use the Standard
Parts List in this manual. Before ordering parts or
supplies, be sure to have your machine model number
and serial number handy. Parts and supplies may be
ordered by phone or mail from any authorized parts
and service center, distributor or from any of the
manufacturer’s subsidiaries.
This machine will provide excellent service. However,
the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if:
SThe machine is operated with reasonable care.
SThe machine is maintained regularly - per the
maintenance instructions provided.
SThe machine is maintained with manufacturer
supplied or equivalent parts.
MACHINE DATA
Please fill out at time of installation for future
reference.
ModelNo.-
Install. Date -
Serial No.-
E2000 Tennant Company Printed in U.S.A

OPERATION
2510/2550 (12–00) 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE COMPONENTS 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE INSTALLATION 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNCRATING MACHINE 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING BATTERIES 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE SETUP 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING PAD 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING DUST CONTROL BAG 7. . . . . . .
ADJUSTING CONTROL GRIP HEIGHT 8. . . .
MACHINE OPERATION 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRE–OPERATION 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BURNISHING WITH 2510 MODEL 8. . . . . . . . .
BURNISHING WITH 2550 MODEL 9. . . . . . . . .
WHILE OPERATING MACHINE 9. . . . . . . . . . .
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH (OPTION) 10. .
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHARGING BATTERIES 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE MAINTENANCE 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAILY MAINTENANCE 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE 12. . . . . . . . . . . .
BATTERY MAINTENANCE 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSPORTING MACHINE 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STORING MACHINE 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECOMMENDED STOCK ITEMS 13. . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLE SHOOTING 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARTS LIST 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAIN HOUSING GROUP 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PAD DRIVER GROUP 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRIVE GROUP, 2550 MODEL 24. . . . . . . . . . . .
WHEEL GROUP, 2510 MODEL 26. . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROL CONSOLE GROUP,
2550 MODEL 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROL CONSOLE GROUP,
2510 MODEL 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL/BATTERY GROUP 32. . . . . . . . . .
OPTIONS 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOUR METER KIT 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH KIT 34. . . . . . . .
KEY SWITCH KIT 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARKING BRAKE KIT 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FLASHING LIGHT KIT 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPERATION
42510/2550 (12–00)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for commercial use. It is
designed to burnish smooth floors in an indoor
environment and is not constructed for any other use.
Use only recommended burnishing pads.
All operators must read, understand and practice the
following safety precautions.
The following safety alert symbols are used throughout
this manual as indicated in their description.
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in severe personal
injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which must be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
The following information signals potentially dangerous
conditions to the operator or equipment:
FOR SAFETY
1. Do not operate machine:
–Unless trained and authorized.
–Unless operation manual is read and
understood.
–In flammable or explosive areas unless
designed for use in those areas.
–Without dust bag in place.
2. Before starting machine:
–Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
3. When using machine:
–Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces.
–Use care when reversing machine.
–Always follow safety and traffic rules.
–Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
–Stop on level surface.
–Turn off machine.
–Set parking brake, if equipped.
5. When servicing machine:
–Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves.
–Block machine tires before jacking
machine up.
–Use hoist or jack of adequate capacity to
lift machine.
–Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
–Wear protective gloves when handling
batteries or battery cables.
–Avoid contact with battery acid.
–Use manufacturer supplied or approved
replacement parts.
6. When transporting machine:
–Do not lift machine if batteries are
installed.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and
open flame away. Keep battery compartment open
when charging.
WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive
metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not pick
up.
WARNING: Moving parts. Turn off power
before working on machine.

OPERATION
2510/2550 (12–00) 5
MACHINE COMPONENTS
13
14
9
2
10
12
11
3
16
23 15
23
22
21
18
17
19
8
7
4 5 6
1
20
1. Adjustable Control Console
2. Control Grips
3. Console Height Adjustment Levers
4. Main ON/OFF Switch
5. Pad ON/OFF Switch (2550 Model)
6. Pad Pressure Switch
7. Battery Meter
8. Pad Pressure Meter
9. Speed Control Knob (2550 Model)
10. Reverse Trigger (2550 Model)
11. Main Circuit Breaker Button
12. Key Switch (Optional)
13. Emergency Stop Switch (Optional –2550 Model)
14. Hour Meter (Optional)
15. Rear Tilt Wheels –for pad installation
16. Automatic Safety Shut–Off Switch
–for pad installation
17. Dust Control Bag Compartment
18. Wall Rollers
19. Battery Compartment Hood
20. Battery Charge Plug
21. Pad Driver
22. Main Wheels
23. Parking Brake (Optional –2550 Model)
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
Main Power
Pad Motor
Circuit Breaker
Main Power
Circuit Breaker Read Manual Before Operating
Battery
Charge Meter
Fast
Speed
Slow
Speed
Reverse
Pad Less Pad
Pressure
More Pad
Pressure
Pad Pressure
Meter
Parking
Brake

OPERATION
62510/2550 (12–00)
MACHINE INSTALLATION
UNCRATING MACHINE
Carefully check carton for signs of damage. Report
damages at once to carrier.
Check Machine Contents to ensure package is
complete. Contact distributor for missing items.
Machine Contents:
2–Battery Cables
1–Battery Tray
1–Dust Control Bag
3–12V Batteries (Optional)
1–Battery Charger (Optional)
Burnishing Pads sold separately
To uncrate your machine, remove straps and carefully
lift or use a ramp to remove machine from pallet.
Do not roll machine off pallet, damage may result.
ATTENTION: Install batteries after removing
machine from pallet.
FOR SAFETY: When transporting machine, do not
lift machine if batteries are installed.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and
open flame away. Keep battery compartment open
when charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves when handling batteries or
battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid.
Recommended Battery Specifications:
Three 12 volt, deep cycle, 215 amp hour batteries.
Part Number #600394. Maximum battery dimensions
are 178 mm (7 in)W x 394 mm (15.5 in)L x 362 mm
(14.25 in) H.
1. Park machine on a level surface and set parking
brake, if equipped (Figure 1).
FIG. 1
2. Turn OFF all switches. Remove key, if equipped.
3. Unlatch battery hood latches and open battery
compartment. Remove loose battery cables
(Figure 2).
FIG. 2
4. Carefully install batteries into battery tray and
arrange battery posts as shown. After batteries
are in place remove battery handles to allow
clearance for battery hood (Figure 3).
CHARGER PLUG
MACHINE
FRONT
Battery Tray
FIG. 3
ATTENTION: Do not drop batteries into
compartment. Battery and machine housing
damage may result.

OPERATION
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5. Connect cables to battery posts as shown,
RED TO POSITIVE & BLACK TO NEGATIVE
(Figure 4).
Connect Last
–
CHARGER PLUG
MACHINE
FRONT
BLK
BLK
RED 31
RED
FIG. 4
6. Double check cable connections and close hood,
fasten hood latches.
MACHINE SETUP
INSTALLING PAD
NOTE: Consult your authorized distributor for pad
recommendations.
Pad Specifications:
SFor 2000 RPM burnishing.
S25.4mm (1.0 in) thickness
S508mm (20 in) dia. with 89mm (3.5 in) center hole.
NOTE: Machine is not designed for spray buffing.
1. Turn off machine and tilt machine back on rear
wheels (Figure 5).
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine,
and set parking brake, if equipped.
NOTE: When machine is tilted back completely, power
to pad motor automatically shuts off.
FIG. 5
ATTENTION: Do not leave machine tilted back for
an extended time, battery acid may leak.
2. Remove plastic center lock from pad driver by
turning lock counterclockwise.
3. Position pad centered on pad driver and replace
centerlock securely (Figure 6).
FIG. 6
NOTE: Make sure centerlock does not cross thread or
floor damage may occur.
ATTENTION: Do not operate machine without a
pad and/or centerlock in place.
4. After installing pad, return machine to operating
position.
INSTALLING DUST CONTROL BAG
1. Open dust control bag compartment at front of
machine.
2. Slide bag on plastic snout. Close compartment
(Figure 7).
FIG. 7
3. Empty or replace bag daily. Do not allow bag to fill
beyond half full.

OPERATION
82510/2550 (12–00)
ADJUSTING CONTROL GRIP HEIGHT
The machine has three control grip height settings.
1. Locate two spring loaded levers below console.
2. Squeeze levers together and lift or lower control
grips to a comfortable operating height (Figure 8).
FIG. 8
MACHINE OPERATION
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless
operator manual is read and understood.
PRE–OPERATION
1. Sweep floor and remove debris.
2. Check condition of pad.
3. Check battery charge level (For accurate reading
pad must be spinning).
4. Check that dust control bag is installed.
5. Make sure floor is dry.
BURNISHING WITH 2510 MODEL
1. Turn on key, if equipped then turn on main power
switch.
2. Twist control grips forward to lower pad to floor
and to start pad motor (Figure 9).
FIG. 9
3. Begin burnishing by pushing machine forward.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on
inclines and slippery surfaces.
4. Adjust pad pressure meter within Green Zone.
Press the pad pressure switch to decrease or
increase pressure. For best results adjust needle
as shown (Figure 10). Meter Needle
GREEN
ZONE RED ZONE
FIG. 10
ATTENTION: Do not operate machine in red zone,
floor damage and brush motor overload may
result.
NOTE: If machine vibrates, realign pad.
ATTENTION: Keep machine moving at all times to
prevent floor damage.
5. To stop burnishing, release grips. The pad will
automatically raise to the transport position.

OPERATION
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BURNISHING WITH 2550 MODEL
1. Release parking brake lever, if equipped.
2. Turn on key, if equipped, then turn on main power
and pad switches.
3. Turn speed control knob to slowest speed. This
will prevent an abrupt take off (Figure 11).
FIG. 11
4. Twist control grips forward to begin burnishing.
Gradually turn speed control knob to desired
cleaning speed (Figure 12).
FIG. 12
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on
inclines and slippery surfaces.
5. Adjust pad pressure meter within Green Zone.
Press the pad pressure switch to decrease or
increase pressure. For best results adjust needle
as shown (Figure 13). Meter Needle
GREEN
ZONE RED ZONE
FIG. 13
ATTENTION: Do not operate machine in red zone,
floor damage and brush motor overload may
result.
NOTE: If machine vibrates, realign pad.
ATTENTION: Keep machine moving at all times to
prevent floor damage.
6. To stop machine, release grips. The pad will
automatically raise to the transport position.
7. To operate machine in reverse, simply pull reverse
trigger, one speed (Figure 14).
FIG. 14
7. To transport machine, turn off pad switch and twist
control grips. Pad will automatically raise to the
transport position (Figure 15).
FIG. 15
WHILE OPERATING MACHINE
1. Always operate with caution when burnishing
around walls and obstacles.
2. Always reduce speed to maintain control when
turning.
3. Stay clear of floor obstructions, such as electrical
plates or grates, they will destroy pad. Tilt machine
back to avoid floor obstructions.
NOTE:When machine is tilted back completely, power
to pad motor automatically shuts off.
4. Change or turn pads over when soiled.
5. Check battery meter’s discharge level periodically.
Recharge when needle drops into red zone.

OPERATION
10 2510/2550 (12–00)
ATTENTION: Do not operate machine in red zone,
floor damage and brush motor overload may
result.
6. If pad motor circuit breaker trips, reduce pad
pressure and/or replace soiled pad.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine,
and set parking brake, if equipped.
FOR SAFETY: When transporting machine, do not
lift machine if batteries are installed.
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
(2550 Model –Optional)
To stop machine during an emergency, hit the red
emergency stop switch located at rear of control
console. The emergency stop switch immediately
stops all power to machine.
To reset emergency stop switch, shut off all switches
and turn red button to the right. Resume normal
operation (Figure 16).
FIG. 16
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Machine is equipped with two resettable circuit
breakers, Main (15A) and Pad Motor (80A), to protect
machine from damage. If pad motor circuit breaker
should trip, determine cause, allow motor to cool, then
reset. Pad circuit breaker will trip due to excessive pad
overload. Change pad or reduce pad pressure if
breaker should trip. Pad motor circuit breaker button is
located under battery hood at front of machine
(Figure 17).
FIG. 17
CHARGING BATTERIES
NOTE: Recharge batteries ONLY after a total of 30
minutes of use or more. This will prolong battery life.
The following charging instructions are intended
for supplied 36V chargers only. Only use a
charger with the following specifications to
prevent battery damage.
CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS:
SOUTPUT VOLTAGE - 36 VOLTS
SOUTPUT CURRENT - 25 AMPS MAXIMUM
SAUTOMATIC SHUTOFF CIRCUIT
SFOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE: For optimum machine operation, keep
batteries charged at all times. Never let batteries set in
a discharge condition for lengthy periods.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and
open flame away. Keep battery compartment open
when charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves when handling batteries or
battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid.
1. Transport machine to a flat, dry surface in a well–
ventilated area for charging.
2. Turn off all switches and key. Set parking brake, if
equipped.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine,
and set parking brake, if equipped.