Tennant T7 User manual

T7
*331040*
www.tennantco.com
Rider--Scrubber
Operator Manual
331040
Rev. 03 (07-2007)
North America / International
Hygenic Fully Cleanable Tanks
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The Safe Scrubbing AlternativeR

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 E2004 -- 2007 TENNANT Company, Printed in U.S.A.

CONTENTS
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T7 331040 (7--07)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.................
OPERATION 4............................
MACHINE COMPONENTS 4.............
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 5......
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 6..........
FOAM SCRUBBING SYSTEM
(FaST MoDE) 6......................
BRUSH INFORMATION 7................
MACHINE SETUP 7.....................
AttachING Squeegee Assembly 7......
InstallING Brushes/Pads 7.............
FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK 8......
MACHINE OPERATION 8................
PRE--OPERATION CHECKLIST 8......
BEFORE OPERATING 8..............
SETTING SCRUB MODES 9..........
SETTING FaST BUTTON 9...........
SETTING BRUSH PRESSURE 9.......
SETTING SOLUTION FLOW LEVEL 9..
ECONOMY SETTING 9...............
SCRUBBING 10......................
DOUBLE SCRUBBING 11..............
WATER PICKUP MODE
(NO SCRUBBING) 12...............
WHILE OPERATING THE MACHINE 13.
EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON 13.......
HOUR METER 13.....................
SOLUTION TANK EMPTY INDICATOR 14
RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR 14.
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR 14.
FAULT INDICATOR 15.................
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 16...............
FUSES 16............................
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION) 16..
DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS 17
PROPEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 19
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 20.......
MAINTENANCE 22.........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 23...............
BATTERIES 24..........................
GEL BATTERIES 24...................
LEAD ACID BATTERIES 24............
CHARGING THE BATTERIES WITH
OFF--BOARD CHARGER 25.........
CHECKING ON--BOARD BATTERY
CHARGER SETTINGS 26...........
CHARGING THE BATTERIES WITH
THE ON--BOARD CHARGER 27.....
ON--BOARD BATTERY CHARGER
ERROR CODES 27.................
Page
ELECTRIC MOTORS 28..................
BELTS (Cylindrical Models) 28.............
SCRUB BRUSHES AND PADS 29.........
DISK BRUSHES 29...................
REPLACING DISK BRUSHES
OR PAD DRIVER 29.............
REPLACING DISK PADS 30............
CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 31..............
REPLACING OR ROTATING
CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 31........
CHECKING CYLINDRICAL BRUSH
PATTERN 32......................
ADJUSTING CYLINDRICAL
BRUSH TAPER 33.................
ADJUSTING CYLINDRICAL
BRUSH WIDTH 34.................
REPLACING THE FaST--PAK
(FaST Model) 35......................
FaST SUPPLY HOSE CONNECTOR 35.
SQUEEGEE BLADES 36.................
REPLACING (OR ROTATING) THE
REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES 36......
REPLACING SIDE SQUEEGEE
BLADES 38..........................
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE
GUIDE ROLLER 38.................
LEVELING THE REAR SQUEEGEE 38..
ADJUSTING REAR SQUEEGEE
BLADE DEFLECTION 39............
SKIRTS AND SEALS 40..................
DISK SCRUB HEAD FLOOR SKIRT 40..
RECOVERY TANK SEAL 40............
SOLUTION TANK SEALS 40...........
TIRES 40...............................
PUSHING, TOWING, AND
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 41....
PUSHING OR TOWING THE
MACHINE 41......................
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 41....
MACHINE JACKING 42...................
STORAGE INFORMATION 42.............
FREEZE PROTECTION 42.............
SPECIFICATIONS 43.......................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 43.........
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 43..
POWER TYPE 44........................
TIRES 44...............................
FaST SYSTEM (OPTION) 44..............
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 45...............
INDEX 47..................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
T7 331040 (9--05)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbols are used throughout this
manual as indicated in the descriptions:
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 cleaning
smooth flooring 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 pick up.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
-- Unless trained and authorized.
-- With brake disabled.
-- Unless operation manual is read and
understood.
-- In flammable or explosive areas.
-- In areas with possible falling objects.
2. Before starting machine:
-- Make sure all safety devices are in
place and operate properly.
-- Check brakes and steering for proper
operation.
3. When using machine:
-- Go slow on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
-- Use care when backing machine.
-- Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
-- Follow mixing and handling
instructions on chemical containers.
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
-- Stop on level surface.
-- Turn off machine and remove key.
5. When servicing machine:
-- Do not push or tow the machine on
inclines with the brake disabled.
-- 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.
-- Wear protective gloves when handling
batteries or battery cables.
-- Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
-- Avoid contact with battery acid.
-- Do not power spray or hose off
machine. Electrical malfunction may
occur.
-- Use Tennant supplied or equivalent
replacement parts.
6. When loading/unloading machine
onto/off truck or trailer:
-- Drain tanks before loading machine.
-- Turn off machine.
-- Use truck or trailer that will support
the weight of the machine.
-- Block machine tires.
-- Lower scrub head and squeegee
before tying down machine.
-- Tie machine down to truck or trailer.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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T7 331040 (11--04)
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 SEAT PANEL
FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL --
LOCATED ON THE SEAT PANEL
FOR SAFETY LABEL --
LOCATED ON THE
SEAT PANEL
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL --
LOCATED UNDER THE SOLUTION FILL
PORT AND NEXT TO FOOT PEDALS
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, USE
GROUNDING STRAP BEFORE
OPENING PANEL LABEL --
LOCATED ON ELECTRICAL PANEL
UNDER THE SEAT