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....................
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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)

OPERATION
9
5700 MP117EN (8--04)
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 with standard machine: Push the
machineinthedirectionoftheturnwiththe
steering handles. The machine will turn on the
swivel casters.
Stopping: Release the handles.

OPERATION
5700 MP117EN (8--04)
10
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.

OPERATION
11
5700 MP117EN (NIL)
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 57150 3962 and
above, the light is located in the center of the
console panel.
On machines below serial number 57150 3962,
the light is located in the upper left of the console
panel.

OPERATION
5700 MP117EN (8--04)
12
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.
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.

OPERATION
13
5700 MP117EN (8--04)
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 57150 3962 and
above, the light is located in the scrub brush
switch.
On machines below serial number 57150 3962,
the light is located above the scrub brush switch.
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.

OPERATION
5700 MP117EN (6--03)
14
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.
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.

OPERATION
15
5700 MP117EN (6--03)
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.
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.
POWER KILL SWITCH
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.

OPERATION
5700 MP117EN (8--04)
16
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
FUSES (OPTION)
The fuse is a one-time protection device
designed to stop the flow of current in the event of
a circuit overload.
NOTE: Always replace the fuse with a fuse of the
same amperage.

OPERATION
17
5700 MP117EN (3--05)
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.

OPERATION
5700 MP117EN (6--03)
18
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
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.