Tennant 5700 User manual

5700
*MP117EN*
www.tennantco.com
MP117EN
Rev. 20 (11-2006)
Walk--Behind Scrubber
English EN
Operator Manual
(Electric)

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 N.V.
Industrielaan 6 5405 AB
P.O. Box 6 5400 AA Uden--The Netherlands
[e-mail]
www.tennantco.com
Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.
Copyright E1998--2000, 2002--2005, 2006 TENNANT Company, Printed in The Netherlands

CONTENTS
1
5700 MP117EN (12--05)
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) 12..............
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR 12.
BRUSH PRESSURE GAUGE 12........
SCRUB BRUSHES DOWN LIGHT 13....
SCRUB BRUSHES SWITCH 13.........
HOURMETER 14.....................
MACHINE ON LIGHT 14...............
ON-OFF KEY SWITCH 14..............
SQUEEGEE LEVER 15................
SPEED REDUCTION KNOB (OPTION) 15
POWER KILL SWITCH 15..............
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 16...............
FUSES (OPTION) 16..................
SOLUTION TANK HOSE 17............
RECOVERY TANK DRAIN HOSE 17....
SUPPORT ARM 17....................
STOP ARM 17........................
SQUEEGEE DOWN PRESSURE
CAMS 18..........................
SQUEEGEE LEVELING KNOB 18......
PARKING BRAKE 18..................
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 20..........
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 20.........
STARTING THE MACHINE 21.............
FILLING THE TANKS 21..................
NORMAL SCRUBBING 24................
DOUBLE SCRUBBING 27.................
STOP SCRUBBING 28...................
DRAINING AND CLEANING THE TANKS 29
STOP THE MACHINE 34.................
OPERATION ON INCLINES 34............
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 35........
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 36.......
OPTIONS 38............................
VACUUM WAND 38...................
POWER WAND 42....................
Page
MAINTENANCE 48.........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 48...............
LUBRICATION 50........................
REAR CASTERS 50...................
TRANSAXLE 50......................
BATTERIES 50..........................
CHARGING THE BATTERIES 51.......
ELECTRIC MOTORS 53..................
SCRUB HEAD 54........................
DISK BRUSH SCRUB HEAD SKIRT 54..
ADJUSTING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRT 54.................
REPLACING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRT 55.................
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 56..................
ADJUSTING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 56...............
REPLACING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 56...............
REMOVING OR REPLACING THE
SCRUB HEAD 57..................
SCRUB HEAD/CIRCUIT BREAKERS 57.
LEVELING THE SCRUB HEAD 59......
SCRUB BRUSHES 61....................
DISK BRUSHES 61...................
REPLACING THE DISK BRUSHES 61
CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 63...........
REPLACING THE CYLINDRICAL
BRUSHES 63...................
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH
PATTERN 64.................
SOLUTION SYSTEM 66..................
RECOVERY TANK 66.................
SOLUTION TANK 67..................
SQUEEGEE 68...........................
REMOVING THE SQUEEGEE
ASSEMBLY 68.....................
INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE
ASSEMBLY 69.....................
LEVELING THE SQUEEGEE 69........
ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE BLADE
DEFLECTION 70...................
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE GUIDE
ROLLERS 71......................
SQUEEGEE BLADES 71...............
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE
REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE 71....
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE
FRONT SQUEEGEE BLADE 72...

CONTENTS
5700 MP117EN (3--05)
2
Page
BELTS AND CHAINS 74..................
BRUSH DRIVE BELT 74...............
STATIC DRAG CHAIN 74..............
TIRES 75.
PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING THE
MACHINE 75.........................
PUSHING THE MACHINE 75...........
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 76....
MACHINE JACKING 78...................
STORAGE INFORMATION 78.............
FREEZE PROTECTION 78................
SPECIFICATIONS 79.......................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 79.........
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 79..
POWER TYPE 80........................
TIRES 80................................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 81...............

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3
5700 MP117EN (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.
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.
-- 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
5700 MP117EN (5--97)
4
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
5700 MP117EN (11--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
5700 MP117EN (3--05)
6
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
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
7
5700 MP117EN (8--04)
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

OPERATION
5700 MP117EN (8--04)
8
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
DH
(57150 0001-- 57150 3961)
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
P. Steering height adjustment latch
Q. Solution tank hose
R. Recovery tank drain hose
S. Speed reduction knob (option)