
OPERATION
21240/1260 (05--07)
This manual is furnished with each new model. It
provides necessary operation and maintenance
instructions and an illustrated parts list.
Read this manual completely and understand the
machine before operating or servicing it.
Use the illustrated Parts Lists to order parts. 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.
Model No.-
Install. Date -
Serial No.-
E1999, 2000, 2001, 2007 Tennant Company Printed in U.S.A.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Please dispose of packaging materials,
old machine components such as
batteries, hazardous fluids such as
antifreeze and oil, in a safe
environmentally way according to your
local waste disposal regulations.
Always remember to recycle.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3....................
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 3...........
MACHINE COMPONENTS 4...................
MACHINE SETUP 4..........................
MACHINE OPERATION 5.....................
PRE--OPERATION 5.......................
CLEANING CARPETS 5...................
WHILE OPERATING 5.....................
CLEANING WITH ACCESSORY TOOLS 6...
DRAINING TANKS 6..........................
DRAINING RECOVERY TANK 6............
DRAINING LEFTOVER CLEANING SOL. 6...
MACHINE MAINTENANCE 7..................
DAILY MAINTENANCE 7...................
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 7................
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE 7...............
QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE 7............
SERVICING MACHINE 8...................
STORING MACHINE 8........................
RECOMMENDED STOCK ITEMS 8.............
TROUBLE SHOOTING 9......................
SPECIFICATIONS 10..........................
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 21...................
PARTS LIST 24...............................
RECOVERY TANK GROUP 24...............
CHASSIS GROUP 26.......................
CONTROL CONSOLE GROUP (120V) 28.....
CONTROL CONSOLE GROUP (230V240V) 30
CONTROL CONSOLE GROUP (240V EMC) 32
BRUSH HOUSING GROUP 34...............
BRUSH BREAKDOWN 36...................
PUMP BREAKDOWN 37....................
OPTIONS 38..................................
127mm (5 in) HAND TOOL GROUP 38........
CREVICE TOOL GROUP 38.................
UPHOLSTERY TOOL GROUP 39............
SOLUTION AND VACUUM HOSES 39........
330mm (13 in) FLOOR TOOL 40.............