Tennant 5300 User manual

Operator Manual EN
MP113EĆ1
Rev. 02 (02Ć03)
Model No.:
M5300562
M5300592
M53005062 FaST
5300
EN
PatentsPending

EN OPERATION
25300 (02–03)
This manual is furnished with each new 5300 model. It
provides necessary operation, maintenance
instructions and an illustrated parts list.
Read this manual completely and understand the
machine before operating or servicing.
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:
The machine is operated with reasonable care.
The machine is maintained regularly - per the
machine care instructions provided.
The machine is maintained with manufacturer
supplied or equivalent parts.
MACHINE DATA
Pleasefill out at time of installation for future reference.
Model No.-
Install. Date -
Serial No.-
2003 Tennant Company
Leo Suurmond – Technical Support Engineer
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR MACHINERY (Directive 89//392/EEC, Annex II, sub A)
TENNANT N.V.
Address: Industrielaan 6 5405 AB
P.O. Box 6 5400 AA Uden–The Netherlands
Model: 5300 nr.: M5300562, M5300592, M53005062
EN
Uden/Netherlands, 02–28–03
Herewith declares, on our own responsibility, that the machinery
– is in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC), as amended with
91/368 EEC, 93/44 EEC, 93/68 EEC and with national implementing legislation
– is in conformity with the provisions of the provisions of the E.M.C. Directive (89/336/EEC), as amended
with 91/263 EEC, 92/31 EEC, 93/67EEC , 93/68 EEC and with national implementing legislation
– is in conformity with the provisions of the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), as
amended with 93/68 EEC and with national implementing legislation
and that
– the following (parts/clauses of) harmonized standards have been applied: EN: 292–1, 292–2, 292–3,
1050, 418, 982, 1037, 60204–1,61310–1, 61310–2, 457, 614–1, 1005–3, 563, 50081–2, 50082–2, 12895,
ISO: 3744, 3746,
– the following (parts/clauses of) national technical standards and specifications have been used: NA

OPERATION EN
5300(02–03) 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY LABELS 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE COMPONENTS 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 7. . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS 7. . . . . . . . . . . .
STEERING HANDLES/BRUSH AND SOLUTION
ON SWITCH 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR 8. . . . . . .
SPEED SWITCH 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRUSH PRESSURE GAUGE 9. . . . . . . . . . . . .
SOLUTION SWITCH 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FASTSWITCH (OPTION) 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ESPUMP ON LIGHT (OPTION) 10. . . . . . . .
ESSWITCH (OPTION) 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER WAND SWITCH (OPTION) 10. . . . . . .
HOUR METER 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-OFF KEY SWITCH 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER ON LIGHT 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUSE 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER KILL SWITCH 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SOLUTION FLOW KNOB 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRUSH PRESSURE KNOB 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SOLUTION TANK HOSE 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECOVERY TANK DRAIN HOSE 12. . . . . . . . . .
SQUEEGEE LEVER 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STOP ARM 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCRUB HEAD PEDALS 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SQUEEGEE DOWN PRESSURE KNOB 13. . . .
SQUEEGEE LEVELING KNOB 14. . . . . . . . . . . .
PARKING BRAKE LEVER 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FASTSCRUBBING SYSTEM (OPTION) 14. .
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING FASTPAK AGENT
(OPTION) 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING THE MACHINE 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FILLING THE TANKS 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NORMAL SCRUBBING, FASTSCRUBBING
AND ESSCRUBBING 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOUBLE SCRUBBING 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STOP SCRUBBING 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS 20. . . . .
STOP THE MACHINE 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION ON INCLINES 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 23. . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHARGING THE BATTERIES 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPTIONS 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VACUUM WAND 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER WAND 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 30. . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE CHART 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE MAINTENANCE 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATION 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR CASTER 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLEANING THE MACHINE 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BATTERY MAINTENANCE 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCRUB HEAD 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE SCRUB HEAD SKIRT 34. .
REPLACING THE SCRUB HEAD SKIRT 34. .
SCRUB BRUSH 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACING THE SCRUB BRUSH 35. . . . . . .
SOLUTION SYSTEM 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECOVERY TANK 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SOLUTION TANK 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FASTSYSTEM (OPTION) 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SQUEEGEE 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE SQUEEGEE 37. . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE 37. . . . . . . . . .
LEVELING THE SQUEEGEE 37. . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE
DOWN PRESSURE 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE
BLADE DEFLECTION 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SQUEEGEE BLADES 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE FRONT
SQUEEGEE BLADE 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE REAR
SQUEEGEE BLADE 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRIC MOTORS 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE JACKING 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSPORTING MACHINE 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STORAGE INFORMATION 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FREEZE PROTECTION 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FASTSYSTEM FREEZE PROTECTION 40. .
RECOMMENDED STOCK ITEMS 41. . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FASTSYSTEM (OPTION) 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 42. . . .
POWER TYPE 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIRES 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EN OPERATION
45300 (02–03)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for industrial and
commercial use. It is designed exclusively to
scrub hard floors in an indoor environment and is
not constructed for any other use. Use only
recommended pads, brushes and commercially
available floor cleaners intended for machine
application.
All operators must read, understand and practice
the following safety precautions.
The following safety alert symbol and the “FOR
SAFETY”heading 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:
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 explosion or fire. Do not pick
up.
This machine is not equipped with explosion
proof motors. The electric motors will spark upon
start up and during operation which could cause a
flash fire or explosion if machine is used in an
area where flammable vapors/liquids or
combustible dusts are present.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and
open flame away. Keep battery compartment open
when charging.
WARNING: Moving parts. Turn off power
before working on machine.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
–With flammable liquids or near flammable
vapors as an explosion or flash fire may
occur.
–Unless trained and authorized.
–Unless operation manual is read and
understood.
–If not in proper operating condition.
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.
–Wear non–slip shoes.
–Use care when reversing machine.
–Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
–Never allow children to play on or around.
–Follow mixing and handling instructions
on chemical containers.
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
–Stop on level surface.
–Turn off machine.
–Set parking brake.
–Remove key.
5. When servicing machine:
–Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves.
–Block machine tires before jacking up.
–Use hoist or jack that will support the
weight of the machine.
–Wear eye and ear protection when using
pressurized air on machine.
–Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
–Wear protective gloves and safety glasses
when handling batteries or battery cables.
–Avoid contact with battery acid.
–Use manufacturer supplied or approved
replacement parts.
–All repairs must be performed by a
qualified service person.
–Do not modify the machine from it’s
original design.
6. When transporting machine:
–Turn machine off.
–Get assistance when lifting machine.
–Do not lift machine when batteries are
installed.
–Use a recommended ramp when
loading/unloading into/off truck or trailer.
–Set parking brake after machine is loaded.
–Block machine tires.
–Tie machine down to truck or trailer.

OPERATION EN
5300(02–03) 5
SAFETY LABELS
The following safety labels are mounted 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 BOTTOM OF
THE OPERATOR CONSOLE.
FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL –LOCATED
ON THE RECOVERY TANK COVER.
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL –
LOCATED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF
THE RECOVERY TANK.
MOVING PARTS LABEL –LOCATED ON THE
SCRUB HEAD ACCESS DOOR.
FOR SAFETY LABEL –LOCATED
ON THE GAUGE/SWITCH PANEL.

EN OPERATION
65300(02–03)
MACHINE COMPONENTS
A
CD
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
B
C
P
NM
O
R
Q
A. Solution Tank
B. Recovery Tank
C. Scrub Head
D. Scrub Head Access Cover
E. Solution Tank Fill Opening
F. Batteries
G. Recovery Tank Cover
H. Solution Tank Hose
. Recovery Tank Drain Hose
J. Console Panel
K. Stop Arm
L. Squeegee
M. Scrub Head Pedal
N. Squeegee Down Pressure Knob
O. Scrub Head Release Pedal
P. Squeegee Leveling Knob
Q. Parking Brake
R. FaSTt Dispensing System
(FaST Model)

OPERATION EN
5300(02–03) 7
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
BD
U
H
EJ
K
L
N
O
A
P
A
Q
R
S
T
C
F
M
G
A. Steering Handles/Brush and Solution
On Switch
B. Brush Pressure Gauge
C. Power ON Light
D. Battery Discharge ndicator
E. Solution Switch
F. Speed Switch
G. Charger Plug
H. ES Pump On Light (Option)
.ES Switch (Option)
J. Power Wand Switch (Option)
K. Hour Meter
L. OnĆoff Key Switch
M. Circuit Breaker Panel
N. Power Kill Switch
O. Solution Flow Knob
P. Brush Pressure Knob
Q. Brush Pressure ndicator
R. Solution Tank Hose
S. Recovery Tank Drain Hose
T. Squeegee Lever
U. FaST Switch (FaST Model)
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
Slow
ES(Extended
Scrub)
Fast
Battery Charge
Light Brush
Pressure
Key Switch
Heavy Brush
Pressure
Propelling Circuit
Breaker
Machine Power
Scrub Brush
Circuit Breaker
Solution Flow
Machine Power
Circuit Breaker
Hour
Meter
Vacuum Fan
Circuit Breaker
FaSTSystem
Circuit Breaker
FaSTSwitch
(FaST Model)

EN OPERATION
85300(02–03)
STEERING HANDLES/BRUSH AND SOLUTION ON
SWITCH
The steering handles control the machine direction,
and the brush and solution flow is operated by twisting
the steering handles.
Forward/Brush and Solution On: Twist the handles
forward.
Backward/Brush and Solution On: Twist 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.
Stopping/Brush and Solution Off: Release the
handles.
The steering handles and console height is adjustable.
Adjust: Pull up on the height adjustment lever, move
the console up or down, then release the lever.
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.
If the needle remains in the top red zone, the batteries
have been overcharged.
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.

OPERATION EN
5300(02–03) 9
SPEED SWITCH
The speed switch allows variable forward speed of the
machine.
Slow: Turn the switch knob counterclockwise .
Fast: Turn the switch knob clockwise .
BRUSH PRESSURE GAUGE
The brush pressure gauge shows how hard the scrub
brush motor is 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 breaker to trip.
On: Press the top of the machine power switch. The
switch will light up.
Off: Press the bottom of the machine power switch.
SOLUTION SWITCH
The solution switch starts and stops the solution flow.
Start: Press the top of the solution switch. The switch
will light up.
NOTE: Stop the solution flow just before turning a
corner. Then start the solution flow once around the
corner.
Stop: Press the bottom of the solution switch.
FaSTSWITCH (OPTION) –FaSTModel
The FaSTswitch (option) enables the FaST
(Foam Scrubbing Technology) system. When the
FaSTsystem is enabled, it is turned on and off with
the FaSTswitch.
Enable the FaSTsystem: Press the top of the
FaSTswitch.
Enable conventional scrubbing: Press the bottom of
the FaSTswitch.
NOTE: Disable the FaST system before using the
machine for conventional scrubbing.
NOTE: The FaST system will not start until the
steering handles are rotated forward or backward.

EN OPERATION
10 5300(02–03)
ESPUMP ON LIGHT (OPTION)
The pump on light will come on when the ES
solution pump starts.
ESSWITCH (OPTION)
The ESswitch turns on and off the solution recycling
system.
On: Press the right side of the ESswitch. The
switch will light up.
Off: Press the left side of the ESswitch.
POWER WAND SWITCH (OPTION)
The power wand switch turns on and off the power
wand solution system.
On: Press the right side of the power wand switch.
The switch will light up.
Off: Press the left side of the power wand switch.
HOUR METER
The hour meter 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 the machine power.
The power on light will illuminate when the key is
turned on.
On: Turn the key to the right.
Off: Turn the key to the left.

OPERATION EN
5300(02–03) 11
POWER ON LIGHT
The power on light is controlled by key switch. The
power on light will illuminate when machine power is
turned on.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The circuit breakers are resettable electrical circuit
protection devices. They are designed to 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 below the operator
console.
The chart shows the circuit breakers and the electrical
components they protect.
Circuit
Breaker Rating Circuit Protected
35 A Scrub brush
17 A Vacuum fan
7 A Machine power
15 A Machine propel
10 A FaST System (option)
FUSE
Fuses are a one-time protection device designed to
stop the flow of current in the event of a circuit
overload. Never substitute higher value fuses than
specified.
The fuse is located inside the instrument panel.
Fuse Rating Circuit Protected
FU-1 1 A Directional potentiometer
POWER KILL SWITCH
The power kill switch halts all power to the machine.
Halt: Hit the power kill switch.
Restart: Turn off the machine power. Turn the power
kill switch to the right to release the switch. Turn on
the machine power.

EN OPERATION
12 5300(02–03)
SOLUTION FLOW KNOB
The solution flow knob controls the amount of
solution flow to the floor.
Increase: Turn the solution knob counter-clockwise.
The more you turn the knob, the more you increase
the solution flow to the floor.
Decrease: Turn the solution knob clockwise.
BRUSH PRESSURE KNOB
The brush pressure knob adjusts the amount of brush
pressure to the floor. The indicator below the knob
shows if the brush pressure is increasing or
decreasing.
SOLUTION TANK HOSE
The hose is used to drain the solution tank. The drain
hose plug is removed by flipping up the plug latch 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 flipping the plug latch down.
The clear solution tank hose shows the solution level
in the solution tank when the hose plug is removed.
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.

OPERATION EN
5300(02–03) 13
SQUEEGEE LEVER
The squeegee lever controls the squeegee and the
vacuum system.
Lower Squeegee and Start Vacuum: Lower the lever
from the up position.
Raise Squeegee and Stop Vacuum: Lift the lever to
the up position.
STOP ARM
The stop arm prevents the recovery tank from
pinching fingers when the tank is lowered. Rotate the
arm up to lower the recovery tank completely.
SCRUB HEAD PEDALS
The scrub head pedals raise and lower the scrub
head. The scrub brush starts when the scrub head is
lowered and the steering handles are twisted forward
or backward.
Lower and Start: Step on the release pedal with your
foot.
Raise and Stop: Step on the lift pedal with your foot.
SQUEEGEE DOWN PRESSURE KNOB
The squeegee down pressure knob adjusts the down
pressure the squeegee has against the floor.
Increase: Turn the squeegee down pressure knob
clockwise. Increase down pressure when scrubbing
rough floor surfaces.
Decrease: Turn the squeegee down pressure knob
counter-clockwise. Decrease down pressure when
scrubbing smooth floor surfaces.

EN OPERATION
14 5300(02–03)
SQUEEGEE LEVELING KNOB
The squeegee leveling knob adjusts the deflection at
the ends of the squeegee blade.
Increase: Turn the squeegee leveling knob
counter-clockwise to increase the deflection at the end
of the squeegee blades.
Decrease: Turn the squeegee leveling knob clockwise
to decrease the deflection at the end of the squeegee
blades.
To adjust the squeegee deflection along the entire
width of the squeegee see ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE
BLADE DEFLECTION in the Maintenance section.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
The parking brake is controlled with a lever located
behind the operator’s left side drive wheel.
Set: Fold the lever inward.
Release: Fold the lever outward.
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS
The scrub components of the machine are a solution
tank, a scrub brush, a squeegee, a vacuum fan, and a
recovery tank.
Water and detergent from the solution tank flows to
the floor through a solution valve to the scrub brush.
The brush scrubs 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 of the
machine in forward or reverse. By twisting the steering
handles forward, the machine propels forward. By
twisting the handles towards you the machine propels
backward. The speed switch controls the forward
speed of the machine.
When using the ESoption, the dirty solution in the
recovery tank is filtered and returned to the solution
tank to be reused.
FaSTSCRUBBING SYSTEM (OPTION)
The FaST(Foam Scrubbing Technology) system
operates by injecting the FaSTPAK concentrate
agent into the system with a small amount of water
and compressed air. This mixture creates a large
volume of expanded wet foam.
The expanded foam mixture is then dispersed onto the
floor while the machine is scrubbing. When the
squeegee picks up the mixture, the patented foaming
agent has collapsed and is recovered into the recovery
tank.
The FaSTsystem can increase productivity by 30%
by reducing your dump/fill cycle. It will reduce
chemical usage and storage space. One FaSTPAK
of concentrated agent can scrub up to 1 million sq. ft.
NOTE: The EStand FaSTtoptions can not be
equipped on the same machine.

OPERATION EN
5300(02–03) 15
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Check over this list of items before operating the
machine:
Check under the machine for leaks.
Check and make sure the scrub head skirt
touches the floor all the way around the scrub
head.
Check the squeegee for proper deflection. Check
the squeegee blade for wear, rounded edges,
nicks, or cuts.
FaSTScrubbing: Check the FaSTPAK
(option) concentrate agent level, replace carton as
needed. See the INSTALLING THE FaSTPAK
AGENT section of the manual.
FaSTScrubbing: Check that all conventional
cleaning agents/restorers are drained and rinsed
from the solution tank.
FaSTScrubbing: Check that the solution tank is
filled with clear cool water only.

EN OPERATION
16 5300(02–03)
INSTALLING FaSTPAK AGENT (OPTION)
NOTE: Machine must be equipped with the FaSTt
option.
1. Remove the perforated knock–outs from the FaST
PAK 365 Floor Cleaning Concentrate carton. Do
not remove the bag from the carton. Pull out the
bag’s hose connector on the bottom of the bag
and remove the hose cap from the connector.
NOTE: The FaSTtPAK 365 Floor Cleaning
Concentrate is specifically designed for use with the
FaST system scrubbing application. NEVER use a
substitute, machine damage will result.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, always
follow the handling instructions on chemical
container.
2. Empty the solution tank. See the DRAINING AND
CLEANING THE TANKS section of the manual.
3. Place the FaSTPAK carton in the carton holder
located at rear of machine. Connect the supply
hose to the FaSTPAK bag.
NOTE: If any dried concentrate is visible on the
supply hose connector or on the FaSTtPAK
connector, soak and clean with warm water.
4. Make sure to connect the supply hose onto the
hose storing plug when the supply hose is not
connected to the FaST PAK. This will prevent the
FaST solution system from drying out and
clogging up the hose.
5. The FaST solution system must be primed for first
time use only. To prime system, make sure the
solution tank is empty, and operate the machine in
the FaST Scrub Mode for three minutes.
NOTE: It may take several minutes of scrubbing
before foam is present during the first start up of the
FaST system.

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STARTING THE MACHINE
1. Turn the machine power on.
2. Release the machine parking brake, if your
machine has this option.
FILLING THE TANKS
1. Start the machine.
2. Drive the machine to the filling site.
NOTE: When cleaning using FaSTtoption, USE
CLEAR COOL WATER ONLY. DO NOT add
cleaning agents in solution tank. Conventional
cleaning agents/restorers may cause failure to the
FaSTtsolution system.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, set parking brake,
turn off machine, and remove key.
3. Turn the machine power off.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine,
set parking brake and remove key.
4. Set the machine parking brake.
5. CONVENTIONAL SCRUBBING: Remove the
fill–port cover at the front of the machine and fill
solution tank to the opening screen with clean
water, 60°maximum. Then pour the required
amount of detergent into the solution tank fill
opening.
NOTE: The water must not be hotter than 60C or
tank damage may occur.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow
mixing and handling instructions on chemical
containers.

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NOTE: Floor conditions, water condition, amount of
soil, type of soil, brush action all play an important role
in determining the type and concentration of detergent
used. For specific recommendations, contact your
TENNANT representative.
WARNING: Flammable materials can cause
an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable
materials in tank(s).
6. ESMode Option: Open the recovery tank cover
and fill the recovery tank with no more than 23L of
water, 60°maximum.
NOTE: When using the EStOption, make sure to
activate the EStOption ON/OFF switch.
7. FaSTSCRUBBING: Remove the fill–port cover
at the front of the machine and fill solution tank to
the opening screen with clear cool water only. DO
NOT add cleaning agents.
NOTE: When using the FaSTtoption, USE
CLEAR COOL WATER ONLY. DO NOT add
cleaning agents in solution tank. Conventional
cleaning agents/restorers may cause failure to the
NOTE: The EStand FaSTtoptions can not be
equipped on the same machine.
NORMAL SCRUBBING, FaST
SCRUBBING AND ESSCRUBBING
Pick up oversized debris before scrubbing. Pick up
pieces of wire, string, twine, etc., which could
become wrapped around the scrub brush.
Plan the scrubbing in advance. Try to arrange long
runs with minimum stopping and starting. Do an
entire floor or section at one time.
Try to scrub as straight a path as possible. Avoid
bumping into posts or scraping the sides of the
machine. When scrubbing dead end aisles, start
at the closed end of the aisle and scrub your way
out. Overlap the scrub paths by a few centimeters.
When you see poor scrubbing performance, stop
scrubbing and refer to MACHINE
TROUBLESHOOTING.
1. Start the machine.
2. Drive the machine to the area to be scrubbed.
3. FaSTSCRUBBING: Press the top of the
FaSTswitch to start the FaSTsystem.

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NOTE: To scrub with clear water only, simply turn the
FaSTtswitch off. This allows you to operate the
machine in a rinsing application.
NOTE: When using the FaSTtoption, USE
CLEAR COOL WATER ONLY. DO NOT add
cleaning agents in solution tank. Conventional
cleaning agents/restorers may cause failure to the
FaSTtsolution system.
4. ESSCRUBBING: Press the right side of the
ESswitch. The switch will light up.
5. Lower the squeegee to the floor with the squeegee
lever.
6. Start the solution flow with the solution switch.
7. Lower the scrub brush with the scrub head release
pedal.
8. Drive the machine forward and scrub as required.
WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive
metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not pick
up.
9. Adjust the solution flow to the floor as needed.
NOTE: When scrubbing with the FaSTtOption, the
solution flow is pre–set by the FaSTtsystem.
10. Adjust brush pressure for cleaning application.

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DOUBLE SCRUBBING
Double scrubbing is a method for removing heavy floor
accumulations. This is done by making two passes
over the area to be cleaned with the machine.
Double scrubbing can be performed using the FaST
SCRUBBING SYSTEM (OPTION) or conventional
scrubbing methods.
First, make a pass over the area scrubbing with the
squeegee up. This dispenses solution over the area
allowing the solution to soak on the floor. Let the
solution remain on the floor for 3 to 5 minutes. Then
make a second pass scrubbing with the squeegee
down.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on
inclines and slippery surfaces.
STOP SCRUBBING
1. Release the steering handles.
2. Raise the scrub brush with the scrub head lift
pedal.
3. Turn the solution switch off. Propel the machine
forward to pick up any solution left on the floor.
4. Raise the squeegee with the squeegee lever.
DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS
When you are finished scrubbing, or you hear a
change in the vacuum fan sound, and the machine
starts trailing water, the recovery tank should be
drained and cleaned. The solution tank then can be
filled again for additional scrubbing.
If you used the machine in ESmode, the solution
tank should also be drained and cleaned when you are
finished scrubbing.
1. Stop scrubbing.
2. Drive the machine next to a floor drain or sink.
3. Turn the machine power off.