Tennant 5700XPS User manual

5700XPS
MM402
Rev.15
*mm402*
Operator Manual

This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 5700XPS. It provides necessary operating and
preventive maintenance instructions. Read this manual completely and understand the machine before
operating or servicing it.
This machine will provide excellent service. However, the best results will be obtained at minimum
costs if:
DThe machine is operated with reasonable care.
DThe machine is maintained regularly -- per the maintenance instructions provided.
DThe machine is maintained with TENNANT supplied or equivalent parts.
Manual Number -- MM402
Revision: 15
Published: 6--02
Copyright E1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 TENNANT, Printed in U.S.A.

CONTENTS
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5700XPS MM402 (3--00)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3.................
OPERATION 5............................
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY 5.........
MACHINE COMPONENTS 6.............
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS 7..........
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 8......
STEERING HANDLES 9..............
SOLUTION FLOW LEVER 10...........
POWERWANDSWITCH(OPTION) 10..
SPEED SWITCH AND INDICATOR 11...
SQUEEGEE SWITCH 11...............
BRUSH PRESSURE SWITCH AND
INDICATOR 11.....................
EStSWITCH (OPTION) 12............
RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR 12.
SCRUBBING SWITCH 12..............
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR 13.
HOURMETER 13.....................
ON-OFF KEY SWITCH 13..............
SQUEEGEE LEVER 14................
POWER KILL SWITCH (OPTION) 14....
STEERING ADJUSTMENT KNOB 14....
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 15...............
SOLUTION TANK HOSE 16............
RECOVERY TANK DRAIN HOSE 16....
SUPPORT ARM 16....................
STOP ARM 16........................
SQUEEGEE DOWN PRESSURE
CAMS 17..........................
SQUEEGEE LEVELING KNOB 17......
PARKING BRAKE (OPTION) 17........
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 18..........
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 19.........
STARTING THE MACHINE 20.............
FILLING THE TANKS 20..................
NORMAL SCRUBBING 23................
DOUBLE SCRUBBING 24.................
STOP SCRUBBING 25...................
DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS 26
STOP THE MACHINE 31.................
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 32........
OPERATION ON INCLINES 33............
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 34.......
OPTIONS 35............................
VACUUM WAND 35...................
POWER WAND 39....................
MAINTENANCE 44.........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 44...............
LUBRICATION 45........................
REAR CASTERS 45...................
TRANSAXLE 45......................
BATTERIES 45..........................
CHARGING THE BATTERIES 46.......
TOUCH PANEL 48....................
ELECTRIC MOTORS 49..................
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SCRUB HEAD 50........................
DISK BRUSH SCRUB HEAD SKIRT 50..
ADJUSTING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRT 50.................
REPLACING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRT 51.................
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 52..................
ADJUSTING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 52...............
REPLACING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 52...............
REMOVING OR REPLACING THE
SCRUB HEAD 53..................
SCRUB HEAD/CIRCUIT
BREAKERS 55..................
LEVELING THE SCRUB HEAD 54...
SCRUB BRUSHES 57....................
DISK BRUSHES 57...................
REPLACING THE DISK BRUSHES 57
CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 59...........
REPLACING THE CYLINDRICAL
BRUSHES 59...................
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH PATTERN 60.
SOLUTION SYSTEM 62..................
RECOVERY TANK 62.................
SOLUTION TANK 63..................
SQUEEGEE 64..........................
REMOVING THE SQUEEGEE
ASSEMBLY 64.....................
INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE
ASSEMBLY 65.....................
LEVELING THE SQUEEGEE 65........
ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE BLADE
DEFLECTION 66...................
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE GUIDE
ROLLERS 67......................
SQUEEGEE BLADES 67.................
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE
REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE 67.......
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE
FRONT SQUEEGEE BLADE 68......
BELTS AND CHAINS 70..................
BRUSH DRIVE BELT 70...............
STATIC DRAG CHAIN 70..............
TIRES 71...............................
PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING
THE MACHINE 71......................
PUSHING THE MACHINE 71.........
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 72..
MACHINE JACKING 74....................
STORAGE INFORMATION 74..............
FREEZE PROTECTION 74..............

CONTENTS
5700XPS MM402 (3--00)
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Page
SPECIFICATIONS 75........................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 75..........
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 76...
POWER TYPE 76.........................
TIRES 76................................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 77................
INDEX 78...................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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5700XPS MM402 (6--02)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbols are used throughout this
manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or
unsafe practices that could result in
severe personal injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions that
must be followed for safe operation of
equipment.
This machine is designed solely for scrubbing dirt
and dust in an indoor environment. Tennant does
not recommend using this machine in any other
environment.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment. Read this manual carefully. Know
when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety
devices on the machine. Then, take necessary
steps to train machine operating personnel.
Report machine damage or faulty operation
immediately. Do not use the machine if it is not in
proper operating condition.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep
sparks and open flame away. Keep
covers open when charging.
WARNING: Flammable materials can
cause an explosion or fire. Do not use
flammable materials in tank(s).
WARNING: Flammable materials or
reactive metals can cause an explosion
or fire. Do not pickup.
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.
2. Before starting machine:
-- Make sure all safety devices are in
place and operate properly.
-- Check brakes and steering for proper
operation (if so equipped).
3. When using machine:
-- Go slow on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
-- Use care when backing machine.
-- Follow mixing and handling
instructions on chemical containers.
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
-- Stop on level surface.
-- Set parking brake (if equipped).
-- Turn off machine and remove key.
5. When servicing machine:
-- Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves when
working on machine.
-- Block machine tires before jacking
machine up.
-- Jack machine up at designated
locations only. Block machine up with
jack stands.
-- Use hoist or jack that will support the
weight of the machine.
-- Wear eye and ear protection when
using pressurized air or water.
-- Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
-- Avoid contact with battery acid.
-- Use Tennant supplied or equivalent
replacement parts.
6. When loading/unloading machine
onto/off truck or trailer:
-- Turn off machine.
-- Use truck or trailer that will support
the weight of the machine.
-- Use winch. Do not push the machine
onto/off the truck or trailer unless the
load height is 380 mm (15 in) or less
from the ground.
-- Set parking brake after machine is
loaded (option).
-- Block machine tires.
-- Tie machine down to truck or trailer.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
5700XPS MM402 (9--96)
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The safety labels appear on the machine in the
locations indicated. If these or any label becomes
damaged or illegible, install a new label in its
place.
BATTERY CHARGING LABEL -- LOCATED ON
THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SOLUTION TANK.
FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL -- LOCATED ON
THE OPERATOR CONSOLE.
FOR SAFETY LABEL -- LOCATED ON THE
OPERATOR CONSOLE.
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL -- LOCATED
ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SOLUTION
TANK COVER.
10066

OPERATION
5
5700XPS MM402 (9--98)
OPERATION
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
-The operator’s responsibility is to take care
of the daily maintenance and checkups of
the machine to keep it in good working
condition. The operator must inform the
service mechanic or supervisor when the
maintenance intervals are required as stated
in the MAINTENANCE section of this
manual.
-Read this manual carefully before operating
this machine.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine,
unless operation manual is read and
understood.
-Check the machine for shipping damage.
Check to make sure the machine is
complete per shipping instructions.
-Keep your machine regularly maintained by
following the maintenance information in this
manual. We recommend taking advantage
of a regularly scheduled service contract
from your 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.
07324

OPERATION
5700XPS MM402 (1--95)
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MACHINE COMPONENTS
A
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
C
O
N
A
B
C
L
O
P
Q
10344
10343
A. Solution tank
B. Solution tank fill opening
C. Recovery tank
D. Console panel
E. Squeegee
F. Squeegee lever
G. Squeegee down pressure cams
H. Squeegee leveling knob
I. Parking brake (option)
J. Recovery tank drain hose
K. Solution tank hose
L. Support arm
M. Stop arm
N. Batteries
O. Scrub head
P. Scrub brush access cover
Q. Scrub brush idler door

OPERATION
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5700XPS MM402 (1--95)
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
These symbols identify controls and displays on
the machine:
Solution flow Key switch
Battery charge Variable flow or rate
Power wand or vacuum wand Circuit breaker #1
Travel speed Circuit breaker #2
Squeegee Circuit breaker #3
Brush pressure Circuit breaker #4
ESt(Extended scrub) Circuit breaker #5
Recovery tank full Circuit breaker #6
Scrubbing

OPERATION
5700XPS MM402 (2--98)
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
CB1
CB2
CB3
CB4
CB5
CB6
BD
EF
G
HI
J
K
M
N
A
O
A
L
PQ
C
O
R
S
10609
A. Steering handles
B. Solution flow lever
C. Battery discharge indicator
D. Power wand switch (option)
E. Speed switch and indicator
F. Squeegee switch
G. Brush pressure switch and indicator
H. EStswitch (option)
I. Recovery tank full indicator
J. Scrubbing switch
K. Hourmeter
L. On-off key switch
M. Power kill switch (option)
N. Steering height adjustment latch
O. Circuit breakers
P. Solution tank hose
Q. Recovery tank drain hose
R. Squeegee lever
S. Steering adjustment knob

OPERATION
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5700XPS MM402 (9--96)
STEERING HANDLES
The steering handles control the machine speed
and direction.
Forward: Rotate the handles forward. The further
forward you rotate the handles, the faster the
machine will go.
Backward: Rotate the handles toward you.
Right Turn: Push down on the right handle.
Left Turn: Push down on the left handle.

OPERATION
5700XPS MM402 (9--96)
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Stopping: Release the handles.
The steering handles and console height is
adjustable.
Adjust: Pull up on the height adjustment latch,
move the console up or down to the desired
height. Then push down the latch to lock the
console in position.
SOLUTION FLOW LEVER
The solution flow lever controls the amount of
solution flow to the floor.
Increase: Push the lever forward.
Decrease: Pull the lever backward.
NOTE: A solenoid valve dispenses the solution to
the scrub head. The valve opens when the
steering handles are rotated forward, and closes
when the steering handles are released in neutral
position.
POWER WAND SWITCH (OPTION)
The power wand switch turns on and off the
power wand solution system.
On: Press the top of the switch. The switch will
light up.
Off: Press the bottom of the switch.

OPERATION
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5700XPS MM402 (9--95)
SPEED SWITCH AND INDICATOR
The speed switch allows variable maximum
forward speed of the machine.
Change speed: Press the switch. Each time you
press the switch, the speed will increase until it
reaches the maximum setting, then the speed will
return to the minimum setting.
SQUEEGEE SWITCH
The squeegee switch controls the squeegee
position and vacuum fan.
Lower squeegee and start vacuum fan: Press the
switch.
Raise squeegee and stop vacuum fan: Press the
switch.
NOTE: The squeegee will not lower if it is locked
in the up position with the squeegee lever.
BRUSH PRESSURE SWITCH AND INDICATOR
The brush pressure switch adjusts the amount of
brush pressure to the floor. The brush pressure
indicator shows the pressure selection.
The brush pressure switch has four positions.
Under normal conditions, the brush pressure
should be set in the minimum settings. Under
heavy grime conditions, the brush pressure
should be set in the maximum settings. Travel
speed and floor conditions will affect the
scrubbing performance.
Change brush pressure: Press the switch. Each
time you press the switch, the brush pressure will
increase until it reaches the maximum setting.
Then the pressure will return to the minimum
setting.
NOTE: When the machine is powered off, the
brush pressure will remain in the last setting used.

OPERATION
5700XPS MM402 (9--95)
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EStSWITCH (OPTION)
The EStswitch turns on and off the solution
recycling system.
On: Press the switch.
Off: Press the switch.
RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR
The recovery tank full indicator comes on when
the recovery tank is full. When the indicator
comes on, the squeegee raises and the vacuum
fan shuts off after a short delay.
SCRUBBING SWITCH
The scrubbing switch controls the scrub brushes,
squeegee and vacuum fan.
Start scrubbing: Press the switch. The indicator
light will come on. The scrubbing system will start
when the steering handles are rotated forward or
backward.
Stop scrubbing: Press the switch. The indicator
light will go off. First the scrub brushes stop and
raise, then vacuum stops and the squeegee
raises.

OPERATION
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5700XPS MM402 (9--95)
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR
The battery discharge indicator shows the charge
level of the batteries. It displays the charge level
when the machine is operating.
When the batteries are fully charged, the indicator
on the far right is lit. As the batteries discharge,
the indicator will move along the display to the
left. The batteries should be recharged when the
indicator flashes. The scrub head will raise, and
the vacuum fan and brushes will shut off. The
propel will operate for a short time to allow the
operator to return the machine to the battery
charging area.
NOTE: The reading on the battery discharge
indicator is not accurate when the machine is first
powered on. Operate the machine a few minutes
before reading the charge level of the batteries.
NOTE: The battery discharge indicator will not
reset from the flashing indicator unless the
batteries have been fully charged.
HOURMETER
The hourmeter records the number of hours the
machine has been powered on. This information
is useful when servicing the machine.
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.

OPERATION
5700XPS MM402 (3--97)
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SQUEEGEE LEVER
The squeegee lever is used when scrubbing to
temporarily lift the squeegee.
Raise squeegee: Pull the lever up, and move it to
the right to lock the lever in the up position.
Lower squeegee: Move the squeegee lever up
and to the left to unlock it, and then release the
lever.
POWER KILL SWITCH (OPTION)
The power kill switch halts all power to the
machine.
Halt: Hit the power kill switch.
Restart: Turn the power kill switch to the right to
release the switch. Turn off the machine power,
then turn on the machine power.
STEERING ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The steering adjustment knob adjusts the
machine steering system to keep the machine
traveling straight.
If the machine pulls to the right, turn the knob to
the left.
If the machine pulls to the left, turn the knob to the
right.

OPERATION
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5700XPS MM402 (3--97)
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The circuit breakers are resetable electrical circuit
protection devices. They stop the flow of current
in the event of a circuit overload. Once a circuit
breaker is tripped, reset manually by pressing the
reset button after the breaker has cooled down.
If the overload that caused the circuit breaker to
trip is still there, the circuit breaker will continue to
stop current flow until the problem is corrected.
The circuit breakers are located on each side of
the operator console.
The chart shows the circuit breakers and the
electrical components they protect.
Circuit
BreakerRating Circuit Protected
CB1 2.5 A Machine power
CB2 20 A Vacuum fan
CB2 40 A Heavy duty vacuum fan
CB3 25 A Machine propel
CB4 10 A Machine controls
CB5 20 A Scrub brush
CB5 35 A Heavy duty disk scrub
brush
CB6 20 A Scrub brush
CB6 35 A Heavy duty disk scrub
brush

OPERATION
5700XPS MM402 (9--95)
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SOLUTION TANK HOSE
The solution tank hose is used to drain the
solution tank. The drain hose plug is removed by
turning the plug latch to loosen the plug and
pulling the plug out of the drain hose. The drain
hose is plugged by placing the hose plug in the
end of the hose and turning the plug latch to
tighten the plug.
RECOVERY TANK DRAIN HOSE
The recovery tank drain hose is used to drain the
recovery tank. The drain hose plug is removed by
turning the plug latch to loosen the plug and
pulling the plug out of the drain hose. The drain
hose is plugged by placing the hose plug in the
end of the hose and turning the plug latch to
tighten the plug.
SUPPORT ARM
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.
STOP ARM
The stop arm prevents the solution tank from fully
closing when the tank is lowered. Push the arm in
to lower the solution tank completely.

OPERATION
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5700XPS MM402 (1--95)
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.
SQUEEGEE LEVELING KNOB
The squeegee leveling knob adjusts the deflection
at the ends of the squeegee.
Increase: Turn the squeegee leveling knob
counter-clockwise to increase the deflection at the
end of the squeegees.
Decrease: Turn the squeegee leveling knob
clockwise to decrease the deflection at the end of
the squeegees.
PARKING BRAKE (OPTION)
The parking brake is controlled with a foot pedal
and a release lever located by the squeegee.
Set: Push down on the foot pedal.
Release: Pull up on the release lever.

OPERATION
5700XPS MM402 (1--95)
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HOW THE MACHINE WORKS
The scrub components of the machine are a
solution tank, scrub brushes, a squeegee, a
vacuum fan, and a recovery tank.
Water and detergent, from the solution tank, flow
to the floor through a solution valve to the scrub
brushes. The brushes scrub the floor. As the
machine is moved forward the squeegee wipes
the dirty solution off the floor, which is then picked
up and drawn into the recovery tank.
The steering handles control the direction and
speed of the machine in forward or reverse. By
rotating the steering handles forward, the machine
propels forward. By rotating the handles towards
you the machine propels backward.
When using the EStmode, the dirty solution in
the recovery tank is filtered and returned to the
solution tank to be reused.
Three different widths of scrub heads and
squeegees are available for the machine, along
with two different brush types.
The scrub head widths are as follows; the model
700 (700 mm (28 in)), the model 800 (800 mm
(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. The two available brush types are
disk and cylindrical.