Tennant 7100 User manual

Rider--Scrubber
Operator Manual
330690
Rev. 07 (09-2009)
*330690*www.tennantco.com
The safe scrubbing alternativer
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This manual is furnished with each new
TENNANT Model 7100. It provides necessary
operating and preventive 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
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 a safe
environmentally way according to
your local waste disposal
regulations.
Always remember to recycle.
Tennant Company
PO Box 1452
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Phone: [phone] or (763) 513--2850
www.tennantco.com
The Tennant logo, the FaST Foam Scrubbing Technology logo, and the
“The safe scrubbing alternative” tag line are registered United States
trademarks of Tennant Company.
Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.
Copyright E2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009 Tennant, Printed in U.S.A.
MACHINE DATA
IMPORTANT: To ensure full warranty protection,
fill out the MACHINE INSTALLATION / WARRAN-
TY REPORT REPLY CARD, attached to the Parts
Manual, and return to Tennant within 30 days of
purchase.
Please fill out at time of installation for future reference.
Model No. - 7100
Serial No. -
Machine Options -
Sales Rep. -
Sales Rep. phone no. -
Customer Number -
Installation Date -

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...............
Operation Of Controls 9..................
Brake Pedal 9.......................
Parking Brake Pedal 9................
Directional Pedal 9...................
Steering Wheel 10.....................
On-off Key Switch 11..................
Power Kill Switch 11...................
Hourmeter 11.........................
Operating Lights Switch 12.............
Power Wand Switch (Option) 12.........
Horn Button 12........................
Scrub Switch 13.......................
Rear Squeegee Switch 14..............
ES Switch (Option) 14.................
FaST Switch (Option) 15...............
ec--H2O Switch (Option) 15.............
Solution Tank Empty Indicator 16........
Recovery Tank Full Indicator 16.........
Battery Discharge Indicator 17..........
Circuit Breakers 18....................
Fuse 18..............................
Solution Flow Lever 19.................
Operator Seat 19......................
Seat Support Arm 19..................
Squeegee Wheel Cams 20.............
Squeegee Leveling Knob 20............
How The Machine Works 21...............
FaST Scrubbing System (Option) 22........
ec--H20 System (Option) 23...............
Pre-operation Checklist 24.................
Installing Fast Pak Agent (Option) 25.......
Starting The Machine 27..................
Filling The Tanks 28......................
Scrubbing And Brush Information 30........
Scrubbing 32..........................
Double Scrubbing 36.....................
Operation On Inclines 36..................
Stop Scrubbing 37........................
Draining And Cleaning The Tanks 38........
Stop The Machine 43.....................
Post-operation Checklist 44................
Options 45..............................
Power Wand 45.......................
Rollout Battery 50
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Quick Mop 54.........................
Machine Troubleshooting 56...............
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Maintenance 58.............................
Maintenance Chart 58....................
Lubrication 60...........................
Steering Caster Pivot Bearing 60........
Rear Squeegee Casters 60.............
Steering Gear Chain 60................
Scrub Head Lift Bearings (Option) 61....
Batteries 61.............................
Charging The Batteries With
Off--Board Charger 63...............
Charging The Batteries With
On--Board Charger 65...............
Self--diagnostic Test 66...................
Electric Motors 68........................
Scrub Brushes And Pads 68...............
Disk Brushes 68.......................
Replacing The Disk Brushes
Or Pads 69.....................
Cylindrical Brushes 72.................
Checking And Adjusting Cylindrical
Brush Pattern 72................
Replacing The Cylindrical Brushes 75....
Solution System 76.......................
Recovery Tank 76.....................
Solution Tank 77......................
FaST System (Option) 78.................
FaST Supply Hose Connector 78........
FaST System Filter Screen 78..........
FaST System Air Pump Filter
(S/N 10167421--10404791) 78........
FaST System Injector Filters
(S/N 10404792-- ) 79.........
ec--H2O Module Flush Procedure 80........
Rear Squeegee Assembly 81..............
Removing The Rear Squeegee
Assembly 81.......................
Replacing The Rear Squeegee
Assembly 82.......................
Leveling The Rear Squeegee 82.........
Adjusting Rear Squeegee Blade
Deflection 83.......................
Adjusting The Squeegee Guide Roller 84.
Rear Squeegee Blades 84.................
Replacing Or Rotating The Rear
Squeegee Blade 84.................
Replacing Or Rotating The Front
Squeegee Blade 86.................
Side Squeegee Blades 87.................
Replacing Side Squeegee Blades 87.....
Belts And Chains 88......................
Brush Drive Belts 88...................
Static Drag Chain 88...................
Steering Gear Chain 88................

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Skirts And Seals 89.......................
Scrub Head Floor Skirts 89.............
Vacuum Fan Seal 89...................
Solution Tank Seal 90..................
Recovery Tank Seal 90.................
Brakes And Tires 91......................
Brakes 91..........................
Brake Adjustment: 91..................
Tires 92.............................
Pushing, Towing, And Transporting
The Machine 93.......................
Pushing Or Towing The Machine 93......
Transporting The Machine 93...........
Machine Jacking 95......................
Storage Information 96....................
Freeze Protection 96...................
ec--H2O Model 97.....................
Flushing Antifreeze From ec--H2O
Module 97.........................
Specifications 98..........................
General Machine Dimensions/
Capacities 98.........................
General Machine Performance 98..........
Power Type 99..........................
Tires 99...............................
FaST System (Option) 99.................
ec--H2O System (Option) 100..............
Machine Dimensions 101..................

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 explosion or
fire. Do not pick up.
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.
-- 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.
-- Wear protective gloves and eye
protection when handling vinegar.
-- 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 drive 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.
-- 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
AND UNDERNEATH THE SEAT SUPPORT.
FLAMMABLE SPILLS LABEL --
LOCATED ON THE SEAT SUPPORT.
FOR SAFETY LABEL -- LOCATED ON THE
SEAT SUPPORT.
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS LABEL -- LOCATED
ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK COVER
AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE OPERATOR
COMPARTMENT.
353450

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 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.
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MACHINE COMPONENTS
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A. Vacuum fan inlet screen
B. Tank Cover
C. Solution tank
D. Operator’s seat
E. Batteries
F. Rear squeegee
G. Side squeegee
H. Scrub head
I. Front wheel
J. Operating lights
K. Steering wheel
L. Recovery tank
M. FaST PAK (option)
ec--H20 System module (option)
N. FaST solution system (option)
ec--H2O solution system (option)

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CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
These symbols identify controls and displays on
the machine:
Key switch Circuit breaker #1
Battery charge Circuit breaker #2
Scrub Circuit breaker #3
Squeegee Circuit breaker #4
Brush pressure Circuit breaker #5
ES (Option) Circuit breaker #6
FaST (Option) Circuit breaker #7
ec--H20 (Option) Circuit breaker #8
Solution tank low Circuit breaker #9
Recovery tank full Circuit breaker #10
Solution flow Circuit breaker #11
Operating lights switch Power wand switch (option)

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
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A. Steering wheel
B. Control panel
C. Battery discharge indicator
D. Recovery tank full indicator
E. Solution tank empty indicator
F. Operating lights switch
G. Power wand switch (option)
H. Power kill switch
I. Horn button
J. Solution flow lever
K. On/Off key switch
L. Directional pedal
M. Brake pedal
N. Hourmeter
O. Parking brake pedal
P. ES switch (option)
or FaST switch (option)
or ec--H2O switch (option)
Q. Circuit breaker panel
R. Rear squeegee switch
S. Scrub switch
T. ec--H2O indicator light (option)

OPERATION
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OPERATION OF CONTROLS
BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedal stops the machine.
Stop: Take your foot off the directional pedal and
allow it return to the Neutral position. Step on the
brake pedal.
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
The parking brake pedal sets the front wheel
brake.
Set: Press the brake pedal down as far as
possible, then press on the parking brake pedal
with the toe of your foot to lock the parking brake
pedal in place.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or
servicing machine, stop on level
surface, set parking brake, turn off
machine, and remove key.
Release: Press down on the brake pedal until the
parking brake releases.
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL
The directional pedal controls direction of travel
and the propelling speed of the machine. You
change the speed of the machine with the
pressure of your foot; the harder you press the
faster the machine travels.
When the machine is moving forward and the
directional pedal is reversed, the machine will
coast for a short distance before changing
direction. Use the brake pedal to stop the
machine.

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Forward: Press the top of the directional pedal
with the upper part of your foot.
NOTE: The machine will not travel unless the
operator is sitting in the operator’s seat.
Reverse: Press the bottom of the directional
pedal with the heel of your foot.
When the directional pedal is placed into the
reverse position, the rear squeegee will
automatically raise. After a short delay, the
vacuum will stop.
Neutral: Take your foot off the directional pedal
and it will return to the neutral position.
When the directional pedal returns to the neutral
position, the scrub brushes will stop and after a
short delay, the scrub head will raise.
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel controls the machine’s
direction of travel.
Left: Turn the steering wheel to the left.
Right: Turn the steering wheel to the right.

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ON-OFF KEY SWITCH
The on-off key switch controls machine power
with a key.
FOR SAFETY: When starting machine,
keep foot on brake and directional pedal
in neutral.
On: Turn the key all the way clockwise and
release it to the on position.
Off: Turn the key all the way counterclockwise
until it clicks into the off position.
POWER KILL SWITCH
The power kill switch halts all power to the
machine.
Stop machine power: Press the power kill switch.
Restart: Turn off the machine with the on/off
switch. Turn the power kill switch to the right to
release the switch. Turn on the machine with the
on/off key switch.
HOURMETER
The hourmeter records the number of hours the
machine has been operated. Check the hourmeter
regularly; this information is used to determine
when to perform routine machine maintenance.

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OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH
The operating lights switch powers the headlights
and the hazard lights (option) on and off.
On: Press the top of the operating lights switch.
Off: Press the bottom of the operating lights
switch.
POWER WAND SWITCH (OPTION)
The power wand switch (option) powers the power
wand on and off.
On: Press the top of the power wand switch.
Off: Press the bottom of the power wand switch.
HORN BUTTON
The horn button operates the horn.
Sound: Press the horn button.

OPERATION
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SCRUB SWITCH
The scrub switch controls the scrub head, scrub
brushes, squeegee, and vacuum fan. The scrub
switch is also used to set the scrub brush
pressure.
Start scrubbing: Press the scrub switch.The
indicator light will illuminate, the squeegee will
lower, and the vacuum fan will start. The
scrubbing system and solution flow will start when
the directional pedal is pressed and the machine
begins to move forward.
Stop scrubbing: Press the scrub switch.The
pressure indicator light will go out. The scrub
brushes will stop, the scrub head will raise, and
the solution flow will stop. After a short delay, the
rear squeegee will automatically raise. After
another delay, the vacuum will stop.
The brush down pressure indicators display the
pressure selection. The brush pressure indicator
has three positions. Brush pressure increases as
the indicator light moves to the right across the
display. Travel speed and floor conditions will
affect the scrubbing performance. Under normal
conditions, the brush pressure should be set in
one of the minimum settings. Set the brush
pressure in one of the maximum settings to scrub
a heavily soiled floor.
Change brush pressure: Press and hold the
scrub switch. The pressure indicator light will
cycle through the three brush pressure settings.
When the switch is pressed and held, the brush
pressure will increase until it reaches the
maximum setting. The pressure will then return to
the minimum setting. Release the scrub switch
when the desired setting is indicated on the
display.
NOTE: When the machine power is turned off, the
brush pressure will remain in the last setting used.
NOTE: The scrub switch also controls the
FaST/ec--H2O system (option) when the
FaST/ec--H2O system is enabled with the
FaST/ec--H2O switch.

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REAR SQUEEGEE SWITCH
The rear squeegee switch controls the vacuum
fan and the position of the rear squeegee. The
rear squeegee can be operated separately from
the scrub brushes for the purpose of picking-up
excess water without scrubbing, or double
scrubbing without water pick up
Lower squeegee and start the vacuum fan: Press
the rear squeegee switch. The indicator light
above the switch will illuminate.
Raise squeegee and stop the vacuum fan: Press
the squeegee switch. The indicator light above the
switch will go off. There will be a slight delay
before the vacuum shuts off.
NOTE: The rear squeegee lowers and the
scrubbing vacuum starts automatically, when the
scrubbing operations start.
NOTE: The rear squeegee will raise and the
scrubbing vacuum will shut off after a short delay
when the machine travels in reverse.
NOTE: The rear squeegee will raise and the
scrubbing vacuum fan will shut off after a short
delay when the scrubbing operations are shut off.
ES SWITCH (OPTION)
The ES (Extended Scrub) switch turns on and off
the solution recycling system. When the scrubbing
functions have started, the ES will default to the
last setting used.
On: Press the ES switch. The indicator light
above the switch will illuminate.
Off: Press the ES switch. The indicator light
above the switch will turn off.
NOTE: The solution tank empty indicator light
will not illuminate with machines equipped with
the ES option.

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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.
On: Press the FaST switch. The indicator light
above the switch will illuminate.
Off: Press the FaST switch. The indicator light
above the switch will turn off.
NOTE: The FaST system will not start until the
directional pedal is pressed.
NOTE: To use the machine for conventional
scrubbing, disable the FaST system by turning the
FaST switch off.
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.
On: Press the ec--H2O switch. The indicator light
above the switch will illuminate.
Off: Press the ec--H2O switch. The indicator light
above the switch will turn off.
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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SOLUTION TANK EMPTY INDICATOR
The solution tank empty indicator will illuminate
when the solution tank is empty.
NOTE: Machines with the ES option do not have
this feature.
RECOVERY TANK FULL INDICATOR
The recovery tank full indicator will illuminate
when the recovery tank is full.
NOTE: When the indicator illuminates,all
scrubbing functions will shut off automatically.

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BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR
The battery discharge indicator displays the
charge level of the batteries while the machine is
operating.
When the batteries are fully charged, all four
indicator lights are lit. As the batteries discharge,
the indicator lights will go out from right to left.
The batteries should be recharged when the
indicator on the left flashes. When the indicator
flashes, all scrubbing functions will shut off
automatically. Drive the machine to the battery
charging area and charge the batteries
immediately after the battery discharge indicator
begins to flash.
NOTE: The battery discharge indicator will not
stop flashing until the batteries have been fully
charged.
NOTE: Do not charge the batteries more often
than is necessary to prolong the life of the
batteries. Do not charge the batteries with a “top
off” charge if there is enough remaining charge in
the batteries for the next machine use. Discharge
the batteries to a 20% level, when the battery
discharge indicator segments shut off, before fully
charging the batteries. Do not allow the batteries
to become completely discharged as this will also
damage the batteries. See BATTERIES in the
MAINTENANCE section.

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CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Circuit breakers are resetable electrical circuit
protection devices designed to stop the flow of
current in the event of a circuit overload. Once a
circuit breaker is tripped, reset it manually by
pressing the reset button after the breaker has
cooled down.
If the overload that caused the circuit breaker to
trip is still present, the circuit breaker will continue
to stop current flow until the problem is corrected.
The circuit breakers are located on the operator
console.
The chart below shows the circuit breakers and
the electrical components they protect.
Circuit
Breaker Rating Circuit Protected
CB1 2.5 A Machine power
CB2 2.5 A Lights
CB3 10 A Horn
CB4 10 A Power wand/
Back up alarm
CB5 10 A Control panel
CB6 20 A Vacuum Fan (single)
CB6 40 A Vacuum Fan (dual)
CB7 10 A ES System (option)
FaST System (option)
CB8 25 A Left brush motor
CB9 25 A Right brush motor
CB10 2.5 A ec--H20 (option)
CB11 2.5 A ec--H20 (option)
FUSE
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 located behind the operator console.
Access the fuse by lowering the operator console.
Fuse Rating Circuit Protected
FU-1 40 A Propelling