Tennant T3 User manual

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Model T3 – Product Guide
Walk-Behind Scrubber
Provides Details on:
Features, Advantages, and Benefits

Features, Advantages, and Benefits
Model T3
Walk-Behind Scrubber
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SOLUTION DELIVERY SYSTEM
Feature Advantage Benefit
Hygenic™ Solution Tank
Totally accessible solution tank.
Solution tank has 3 separate
large access points for cleaning.
1. The front access area
2. The rear access area
3. The rear solution drain cap
Improved air quality by preventing
mold and bacteria growth inside
dirty tanks.
Increases corporate health and
safety.
Solution Tank
•10.5 gallon/40 liter solution tank
•Easy fill feature
•Rotationally-molded
polyethylene construction
•10 year warranty on all
rotationally-molded
polyethylene components
Larger capacity for reduced
empty-fill requirement.
Durable construction for long life
and dependable performance.
Extended warranty coverage.
Increases operator productivity.
Ease of use.
Reduces long-term repair &
operating life cycle costs.

Features, Advantages, and Benefits
Model T3
Walk-Behind Scrubber
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Solution Sight Tube
Sight tube at rear of machine
allows operator to see remaining
solution so they can better judge
the time they need to refill the
machine.
Increased productivity by good
water management.
Easier to use.
Optional FaST™ System
FaST ―Foam-activated
Scrubbing Technology extends
operating scrub time per tank of
solution by minimizing the amount
of water used during the scrubbing
process.
This greatly reduces empty/fill
cycles and creates less
wastewater.
Overcomes the need for the
operators to handle detergent.
Easy replacement of FaST-PAK™
in special tilt out storage area.
Increases operator productivity.
Is very easy to use.
Environmentally friendly.
Decreases detergent handling and
measuring.

Features, Advantages, and Benefits
Model T3
Walk-Behind Scrubber
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SCRUBBING SYSTEM
Feature Advantage Benefit
Scrubbing Path
•20-inch/ 510 mm
Narrow width for superior
maneuverability and access to
hard to reach obstructed areas.
Ease of operation.
Uses 20-inch (510 mm)
Standard Diameter Pads
Readily available pad size and
types.
Versatile applications.
Saves money and time buying
spare pads.
Brushes
3 brush types available:
•Soft Dyna Scrub
•Medium Poly
•Aggressive Grit
Bush configurations for all types
of hard floor surfaces.
Versatile applications.

Features, Advantages, and Benefits
Model T3
Walk-Behind Scrubber
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Easy-to-Install Pad Drivers and
disc brushes
Push button removal feature
allows operators to remove the
brush by just pressing one button
to lock the drive motor, and then a
quick twist on the pad or brush
and it will release.
The brush or pad then falls to the
ground.
To refit the brush or pad, rotate
the mounting under the brush
deck until you can see the
mounting holes through the slots
in the brush deck. (Arrowed)
Align pins with slot, twist into
place. Lock motor by pressing lock
button if necessary.
Reduces operator training
requirements.
Saves time and is more
convenient for the operators
Easy replacement, or removal for
cleaning of the brushes and pads.

Features, Advantages, and Benefits
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Walk-Behind Scrubber
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Scrub Deck Lowering Pedal
Manual pedal raises and lowers
scrub deck.
Easy to use.
Decreases maintenance costs.
Brush Drive Motor
•1.0 horse power/.75 kW
brush/pad drive motor
•230 rpm
Powerful brush/pad drive motor(s)
for superior soil removal from hard
floor surfaces. Suitable for use on
all types of hard floor surfaces.
Cleaner, safer floor surfaces.
Versatile applications.
Brush/Pad Pressure
50 lb (23 kg) normal
90 lb (41 kg) maximum
Place brush pressure handle in
down position for normal scrubbing
pressure.
Place handle in up position for
aggressive down pressure for
superior soil removal from hard
floor surfaces.
Cleaner, safer floor surfaces.
Machine can be tailored for different
cleaning needs which increases
versatility.

Features, Advantages, and Benefits
Model T3
Walk-Behind Scrubber
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RECOVERY SYSTEM
Feature Advantage Benefit
Parabolic Squeegee
The parabolic squeegee
maintains equal suction pressure
across the entire width of the
squeegee to ensure full pick-up of
all water.
Cleaner, drier, safer floor surfaces.
Quick Release, Break-away
Squeegee Design
Squeegee dislodges from
mounting when squeegee hits an
immovable object. This protects
the squeegee assembly from
damage.
Reduces squeegee maintenance
and replacement costs.
Squeegee Raise and Lower
Handle
Simple mechanical raise and
lower of the squeegee.
Decreases maintenance costs and
is very easy to use.
180 Degree Pick-up Squeegee
Squeegee follows machine
around 180 degree turns to
completely pick-up all water.
Increases safety and leaves
cleaner, drier floors.

Features, Advantages, and Benefits
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Walk-Behind Scrubber
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Factory Set Squeegee No adjustments required for the
squeegee.
Makes operation and maintenance
easier and less costly.
No Tool Squeegee Change
Allows for quick and easy
replacement of squeegee blades.
Decreases maintenance costs and
increases productivity from less
downtime.
Vacuum System
•.5 hp / .37 kW vacuum motor
•2 stage
•65 cubic feet of airflow (cfm)
(1.84 cmm)
Powerful vacuum for superior
solution recovery from all types of
floor surfaces.
Easy-to-access, easy-to-maintain
vacuum motor.
Turns on automatically when
squeegee is lowered to the floor.
Increases operator productivity.
Cleaner, drier, safer floor surfaces.
Versatile applications.
Ease of operation.
Hygenic™ Recovery Tank
Accessible recovery tank for full
cleaning if required.
Improves air quality by preventing
mold and bacteria growth inside
dirty tanks.
Increases corporate health and
safety.
Recovery tank debris tray
Eliminates immersion of
operator’s hand into recovery
waste water
Collects debris from the dirty
water as it is vacuumed from the
floor
Reduces potential for cross-
contamination and operator illness
Decreases possibility of clogged
drain hoses

Features, Advantages, and Benefits
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Walk-Behind Scrubber
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Recovery Tank
•15 gallon / 57 liter recovery
tank (includes demisting
chamber)
•Rotationally-molded
polyethylene construction
•Easy-to-clean tank design
•Built-in, easy-to-maintain float
shut-off assembly
Larger recovery capacity for
greater cleaning productivity.
Polyethylene construction for long
tank life, dependability, and
extended warranty.
Easy recovery tank access for
daily emptying and cleaning.
Built-in float shut-off assembly to
protect vacuum motor.
Increases operator productivity.
Reduces maintenance costs and
parts replacement.
Easy to maintain.
Easy-to-Use Drain Hoses
Drop down drain hoses for quick
evacuation of both recovery and
solution tank.
Ease of use.
Increases operator productivity.

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Walk-Behind Scrubber
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PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feature Advantage Benefit
Battery System
•24 volt system
•Approx. 2.5 hour run time per
charge
•Fully automatic battery
charger (standard)
•Easy to charge battery pack
Longer continuous run time for
greater productivity.
Easy-to-access and maintain
batteries.
On-Board Battery Charger fitted
to the machine allows operator to
charge machine at any
convenient power outlet
One knob to release charger from
recovery tank
Easy-to-access and maintain the
On-Board Battery Charger
(shown released from recovery
tank)
Increases operator productivity.
Ease of maintenance.
Easy to service.
Saves time and is more convenient.
Eliminates need for dedicated
charger storage space
Ease of operation.
Ease of operation.
Self-Propelled Machine
Power driven version available
with variable speed up to 230
ft/min (70 m/min).
Easy use for longer cleaning shifts.
Brush Assist Transport Drive
System Standard
No separate motors to propel
machine.
Brush/pad drive system provides
forward drive for comfort and
fatigue reduction.
Simple to use and operate.
Reduces maintenance costs.
Increases operator productivity.
Ease of operation.

Features, Advantages, and Benefits
Model T3
Walk-Behind Scrubber
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CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS SYSTEM
Feature Advantage Benefit
Multiple Hand Position Console
with Bail Trigger
Multiple hand positions for
operator comfort.
Ease and comfort of operation.
Control Console
Easy-to-operate control panel.
Easy-to-read switches and
gauges.
Universal icon association for
easy identification of switches and
controls.
Ease of operation.
Reduces operator training
requirements.

Features, Advantages, and Benefits
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Walk-Behind Scrubber
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Operation and Controls System
Feature Advantage Benefit
Speed Control Knob
Variable speed operation for
different floor conditions.
Ease of operation.
Increases safety.
More versatile machine.
Comfortable Handle
Helps reduce operator fatigue. Ease of operation.
Full Circuit Breaker Protection
All motors and electrical systems
are circuit breaker protected for
safety.
Easy reset feature on all circuit
breakers.
Increases safety.
Decreases repair and maintenance
costs.
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