Tennant 5700XP User manual

5700XP
*331533*
www.tennantco.com
Walk--Behind Scrubber
Operator Manual
331533
Rev. 02 (10-2008)
North America / International
ES Extended Scrub System
R
(Electric)
(10000000-- )
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, including
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 E2006, 2008 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.........
POWER WAND
SWITCH (OPTION) 10..............
SPEED SWITCH AND INDICATOR 11.....
SQUEEGEE SWITCH 11.............
BRUSH PRESSURE SWITCH
AND INDICATOR 11................
FaST SWITCH (OPTION) 12.............
ec--H2O SWITCH (OPTION) 12...........
ES SWITCH (OPTION) 13............
RECOVERY TANK
FULL INDICATOR 13...............
SCRUBBING SWITCH 14................
BATTERY DISCHARGE
INDICATOR 14.....................
HOURMETER 14....................
ON-OFF KEY SWITCH 15................
SQUEEGEE LEVER 15...............
POWER KILL SWITCH (OPTION) 15...
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 16.................
FUSES (OPTION) 17....................
SOLUTION TANK HOSE 17...........
RECOVERY TANK DRAIN HOSE 18.......
SUPPORT ARM 18..................
STOP ARM 18......................
SQUEEGEE DOWN
PRESSURE CAMS 19..................
SQUEEGEE LEVELING KNOB 19.....
PARKING BRAKE (OPTION) 19.......
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 20.........
FaST SCRUBBING
SYSTEM (OPTION) 21..............
ec--H2O SYSTEM (OPTION) 22.......
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 23........
INSTALLING FaST PAK
AGENT (OPTION) 24...................
STARTING THE MACHINE 26............
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FILLING THE TANKS 26.................
NORMAL SCRUBBING 29...............
DOUBLE SCRUBBING 33................
STOP SCRUBBING 34...................
DRAINING AND CLEANING
THE TANKS 35........................
STOP THE MACHINE 40.................
OPERATION ON INCLINES 40...........
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 41
.......
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 42.......
OPTIONS 44...........................
VACUUM WAND 44..................
POWER WAND 48...................
MAINTENANCE 53.......................
MAINTENANCE CHART 53...............
LUBRICATION 55.......................
REAR CASTERS 55.................
TRANSAXLE 55.....................
BATTERIES 55.........................
CHARGING THE BATTERIES 57......
TOUCH PANEL 59......................
ELECTRIC MOTORS 60.................
SCRUB HEAD 61.......................
DISK BRUSH SCRUB
HEAD SKIRT 61....................
ADJUSTING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRT 61....................
REPLACING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRT 62....................
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 63..................
ADJUSTING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 63..................
REPLACING THE SCRUB
HEAD SKIRTS 63..................
REMOVING OR REPLACING THE
SCRUB HEAD 64...................
SCRUB HEAD/CIRCUIT
BREAKERS 64.....................
LEVELING THE SCRUB HEAD 66.....
SCRUB BRUSHES 68...................
DISK BRUSHES 68..................
REPLACING THE DISK BRUSHES 68.
CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 70..........
REPLACING THE
CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 70........
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH PATTERN 71.

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SOLUTION SYSTEM 73.................
RECOVERY TANK 73................
SOLUTION TANK 74.................
FaST SYSTEM (OPTION) 75.............
FaST SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 75....
FaST SYSTEM FILTER SCREEN 76...
FaST SUPPLY HOSE
CONNECTOR 76...................
ec--H2O SYSTEM (OPTION) 77...........
ec--H2O MODULE FLUSH
PROCEDURE 77...................
SQUEEGEE 78.........................
REMOVING THE
SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY 78.........
INSTALLING THE
SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY 79.........
LEVELING THE SQUEEGEE 79.......
ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE
BLADE DEFLECTION 80............
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE
GUIDE ROLLERS 81................
SQUEEGEE BLADES 81.................
REPLACING OR ROTATING
THE REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE 81...
REPLACING OR ROTATING THE
FRONT SQUEEGEE BLADE 82......
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BELTS AND CHAINS 84.................
BRUSH DRIVE BELT 84..............
STATIC DRAG CHAIN 84.............
TIRES 85...............................
PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING
THE MACHINE 85......................
PUSHING THE MACHINE 85.........
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 86...
MACHINE JACKING 88..................
STORAGE INFORMATION 88............
FREEZE PROTECTION 88...........
SPECIFICATIONS 90.......................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 90...........
FaST SYSTEM (OPTION) 91.............
ec--H2O SYSTEM (OPTION) 91...........
GENERAL MACHINE
PERFORMANCE 91....................
POWER TYPE 92.......................
TIRES 92...............................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 93..............

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.
-- Wear protective gloves and eye
protection when handling vinegar.
-- 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.
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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
R
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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
R. FaST solution system (option)
ec- H2O System Module (option)

OPERATION
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CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
These symbols identify controls and displays on
the machine:
Solution flow Key switch
Battery charge Variable flow or rate
Power wand or vacuum wand Circuit breaker #1
Travel speed Circuit breaker #2
Squeegee Circuit breaker #3
Brush pressure Circuit breaker #4
ES (Extended scrub) Circuit breaker #5
Recovery tank full Circuit breaker #6
Scrubbing

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
CB1
CB2
CB3
CB4
CB5
CB6
B
EFG
HI
J
K
M
N
A
O
A
L
PQ
C
O
R
D
S
10346
A. Steering handles
B. Solution flow lever
C. Battery discharge indicator
D. FaST switch (option) or ec- H2O switch (option) or
Power wand switch (option)
E. Speed switch and indicator
F. Squeegee switch
G. Brush pressure switch and indicator
H. ES switch (option)
I. Recovery tank full indicator
J. Scrubbing switch
K. Hourmeter
L. On-off key switch
M. Power kill switch (option)
N. Steering height adjustment latch
O. Circuit breakers
P. Solution tank hose
Q. Recovery tank drain hose
R. Squeegee lever
S. ec- H2O system indicator light (option)

OPERATION
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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.
Stopping: Release the handles.

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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.
NOTE: When using the FaST or ec--H2O system
(option), the solution flow lever is nonfunctional.
The FaST and ec--H2O system flow rates are
pre--set. The ec--H2O module has optional flow
rate settings. If solution flow adjustments are
required, contact an Authorized Service Center.
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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SPEED SWITCH AND INDICATOR
The speed switch allows variable maximum
forward speed of the machine.
Change speed: Press the switch. Each time you
press the switch, the speed will increase until it
reaches the maximum setting, then the speed will
return to the minimum setting.
SQUEEGEE SWITCH
The squeegee switch controls the squeegee
position and vacuum fan.
Lower squeegee and start vacuum fan: Press the
switch.
Raise squeegee and stop vacuum fan: Press the
switch.
NOTE: The squeegee will not lower if it is locked
in the up position with the squeegee lever.
BRUSH PRESSURE SWITCH AND INDICATOR
The brush pressure switch adjusts the amount of
brush pressure to the floor. The brush pressure
indicator shows the pressure selection.
The brush pressure switch has four positions.
Under normal conditions, the brush pressure
should be set in the minimum settings. Under
heavy grime conditions, the brush pressure
should be set in the maximum settings. Travel
speed and floor conditions will affect the
scrubbing performance.
Change brush pressure: Press the switch. Each
time you press the switch, the brush pressure will
increase until it reaches the maximum setting.
Then the pressure will return to the minimum
setting.
NOTE: When the machine is powered off, the
brush pressure will remain in the last setting used.

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FaST SWITCH (OPTION)
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 scrub 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.
NOTE: Do not enable the FaST system with
conventional cleaning detergents in the solution
tank. Drain, raise and refill the solution tank with
clear cool water only before operating the FaST
system. Conventional cleaning detergents/
restorers may cause failure to the FaST solution
system.
ec- H2O SWITCH (OPTION)
The ec--H2O switch (option) enables the ec--H2O
(electrically converted water) system. When the
ec--H2O system is enabled, it is turned on and off
with the scrub switch.
Enable the ec--H2O system: Press the top of the
ec--H2O switch.
Enable conventional scrubbing: Press the bottom
of the ec--H2O switch.
NOTE: Disable the ec--H2O system before using
the machine for conventional scrubbing.
NOTE: The ec--H2O system will not start until the
machine starts scrubbing.
NOTE: Do not enable the ec--H2O system with
conventional cleaning detergents in the solution
tank. Drain, raise and refill the solution tank with
clear cool water only before operating the ec--H2O
system. Conventional cleaning detergents/
restorers may cause failure to the ec--H2O
solution system.

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ES SWITCH (OPTION)
The ES switch turns on and off the solution
recycling system.
On: Press the switch.
Off: Press the switch.
RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR
The recovery tank full indicator comes on when
the recovery tank is full. When the indicator
comes on, the squeegee raises and the vacuum
fan shuts off after a short delay.

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SCRUBBING SWITCH
The scrubbing switch controls the scrub brushes,
squeegee and vacuum fan.
Start scrubbing: Press the switch. The indicator
light will come on. The scrubbing system will start
when the steering handles are rotated forward or
backward.
Stop scrubbing: Press the switch. The indicator
light will go off. First the scrub brushes stop and
raise, then vacuum stops and the squeegee
raises.
NOTE: The scrub switch also controls the FaST
system (option) when the FaST system is enabled
with the FaST switch.
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR
The battery discharge indicator shows the charge
level of the batteries. It displays the charge level
when the machine is operating.
When the batteries are fully charged, the indicator
on the far right is lit. As the batteries discharge,
the indicator will move along the display to the
left. The batteries should be recharged when the
indicator flashes. The scrub head will raise, and
the vacuum fan and brushes will shut off. The
propel will operate for a short time to allow the
operator to return the machine to the battery
charging area.
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.
NOTE: The battery discharge indicator will not
reset from the flashing indicator unless the
batteries have been fully charged.
HOURMETER
The hourmeter records the number of hours the
machine has been powered on. This information
is useful when servicing the machine.

OPERATION
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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 is used when scrubbing to
temporarily lift the squeegee.
Raise squeegee: Pull the lever up, and move it to
the right to lock the lever in the up position.
Lower squeegee: Move the squeegee lever up
and to the left to unlock it, and then release the
lever.
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.

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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

OPERATION
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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.
The fuse is in--line and located near the air pump
on the front of the recovery tank.
Fuse Rating Circuit Protected
FU-1 10 A FaST (option)
FU-1 10 A ec--H2O (option)
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.

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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.