Tennant 5700EE User manual

5700EE
*331535*
www.tennantco.com
Walk--Behind Scrubber
Operator Manual
331535
Rev. 00 (09-2006)
North America / International
ES Extended Scrub System
R
(Electric)
(10000000-- )

This manual is furnished with each new model. It provides necessary operation and 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:
SThe machine is operated with reasonable care.
SThe machine is maintained regularly - per the machine maintenance instructions provided.
SThe machine is maintained with manufacturer supplied or equivalent parts.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Please dispose of packaging materials,
old machine components such as
batteries, hazardous fluids such as
antifreeze and oil, in an environmentally
safe way according to local waste
disposal regulations.
Always remember to recycle.
MACHINE DATA
Please fill out at time of installation for future reference.
Model No. --
Serial No. --
Machine Options --
Sales Rep. --
Sales Rep. phone no. --
Customer Number --
Installation Date --
Tennant Company
PO Box 1452
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Phone: [phone] 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 E1998--2000, 2002--2006 TENNANT, Printed in U.S.A.

CONTENTS
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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..
RECOVERY TANK FULL LIGHT 11.....
ES SWITCH (OPTION) 11..............
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR 11.
BRUSH PRESSURE GAUGE 12........
SCRUB BRUSHES DOWN LIGHT 12....
SCRUB BRUSHES SWITCH 13.........
HOURMETER 13.....................
MACHINE ON LIGHT 13...............
ON-OFF KEY SWITCH 14..............
SQUEEGEE LEVER 14................
SOLUTION TANK LOCKING TAB 14....
POWER KILL SWITCH (OPTION) 15....
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 26.................
STOP SCRUBBING 27...................
DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS 28
STOP THE MACHINE 33.................
OPERATION ON INCLINES 33............
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 34........
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 35.......
OPTIONS 36............................
VACUUM WAND 36...................
POWER WAND 40....................
MAINTENANCE 45.........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 45...............
LUBRICATION 46........................
REAR CASTERS 46...................
TRANSAXLE 46......................
BATTERIES 46
..........................
CHARGING THE BATTERIES 47.......
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ELECTRIC MOTORS 49..................
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..............
LEVELING THE SCRUB HEAD 55......
SCRUB BRUSHES 56....................
DISK BRUSHES 56...................
REPLACING THE DISK BRUSHES 57
CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 58...........
REPLACING THE CYLINDRICAL
BRUSHES 58...................
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH PATTERN 59.
SOLUTION SYSTEM 60..................
RECOVERY TANK 61.................
SOLUTION TANK 62..................
SQUEEGEE 63..........................
REMOVING THE SQUEEGEE
ASSEMBLY 63.....................
INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE
ASSEMBLY 64.....................
LEVELING THE SQUEEGEE 64........
ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE BLADE
DEFLECTION 65...................
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE
GUIDE ROLLERS 66...............
SQUEEGEE BLADES 66.................
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE
REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE 66.......
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE
FRONT SQUEEGEE BLADE 67......
BELTS AND CHAINS 69..................
BRUSH DRIVE BELT 69...............
STATIC DRAG CHAIN 69..............
TIRES 70...............................
PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING
THE MACHINE 70......................
PUSHING THE MACHINE 70.........
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 71..
MACHINE JACKING 73....................
STORAGE INFORMATION 73..............
FREEZE PROTECTION 73..............

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SPECIFICATIONS 74........................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 74..........
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 75...
POWER TYPE 75.........................
TIRES 75................................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 76................
INDEX 77...................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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.

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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
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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

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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

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CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
These symbols identify controls and displays on
the machine:
Solution flow Key switch
Power wand Variable flow or rate
ES (Extended Scrub) Circuit breaker #1
Recovery tank full Circuit breaker #2
Scrub brushes down and on Circuit breaker #3
Scrub brushes up and off Circuit breaker #4
Battery charge Circuit breaker #5
Scrub brush pressure Circuit breaker #6

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
CB1
CB2
CB3
CB4
CB5
CB6
B
E
FG
I
J
K
M
N
A
O
A
L
P
Q
R
C
M
S
DH
10345
A. Steering handles
B. Solution flow lever
C. Power wand switch (option)
D. Recovery tank full light
E. ES switch (option)
F. Battery discharge indicator
G. Brush pressure gauge
H. Scrub brushes down light
I. Scrub brushes switch
J. Hourmeter
K. On-off key switch
L. Machine on light
M. Circuit breakers
N. Squeegee lever
O. Power kill switch (option)
P. Steering height adjustment latch
Q. Solution tank hose
R. Recovery tank drain hose
S. Speed reduction knob (option)

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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.
Turning: Push the machine in the direction of the
turn with the steering handles. The machine will
turn on the swivel casters.

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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.

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RECOVERY TANK FULL LIGHT
The recovery tank full indicator comes on when
the recovery tank is full. When the light comes on,
the vacuum fan shuts off after a short delay.
On machines serial number 017946 and above,
the light is located in the center of the console
panel.
ES SWITCH (OPTION)
The ES switch turns on and off the solution
recycling system.
On: Press the top of the switch. The switch will
light up.
Off: Press the bottom of the switch.
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR
The battery discharge indicator shows the charge
level of the batteries. The meter’s needle should
be at the top of the green zone when the
batteries are fully charged. As the batteries
discharge, the needle will move into the bottom
red zone.
Recharge the batteries when the needle remains
in the bottom red zone.
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.

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BRUSH PRESSURE GAUGE
The brush pressure gauge shows how hard the
scrub brush motors are working. The brush
pressure should be operated in the green zone.
Operating in the red zone indicates excessive
brush pressure, and will cause the scrub brush
circuit breakers to trip.
Adjust the brush pressure during scrubbing with
the scrub brushes switch.
SCRUB BRUSHES DOWN LIGHT
The scrub brushes down light comes on when the
scrub brushes are lowered enough to touch the
floor. The light goes off when the scrub brushes
are raised off the floor.
On machines serial number 017946 and above,
the light is located in the scrub brush switch.
On machines below serial number 017946, the
light is located above the scrub brush switch.

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SCRUB BRUSHES SWITCH
The scrub brushes switch controls the scrub
brushes position and down pressure.
Lower brushes: Press and hold the top of the
switch until the scrub brush down light comes on.
Raise brushes: Press and hold the bottom of the
switch until the scrub brush down light goes off.
Increase brush pressure: Press the top of the
switch. Watch the brush pressure gauge.
Decrease brush pressure: Press the bottom of
the switch. Watch the brush pressure gauge.
NOTE: The scrub brushes do not start until the
steering handles are rotated forward or backward.
HOURMETER
The hourmeter records the number of hours the
machine has been powered on. This information
is useful when servicing the machine.
MACHINE ON LIGHT
The machine on light comes on when the machine
is powered on with the on-off key switch. The
machine on light goes off when the machine is
powered off.

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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.
SQUEEGEE LEVER
The squeegee lever controls the squeegee and
the vacuum system.
Lower squeegee and start vacuum: Move the
squeegee lever up and to the left to unlock it, and
then release the lever.
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.
SOLUTION TANK LOCKING TAB
The solution tank locking tab allows the solution
tank to be locked down. The locking tab is located
on the corner of the operator console.
SPEED REDUCTION KNOB (OPTION)
The speed reduction knob adjusts the machine’s
maximum travel speed.
To reduce the maximum travel speed, turn the
knob to the left.
To increase the maximum travel speed, turn the
knob to the right.

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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.
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 25 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

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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.

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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.

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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 ES mode, the dirty solution in the
recovery tank is filtered and returned to the
solution tank to be reused.