OPERATION
6T7 331051 (9--06)
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS
The machine solution tank, scrub brushes,
squeegee, vacuum fan, and recovery tank work
together to effectively clean dirty floors.
Water and detergent from the solution tank flow to
the floor through a solution valve. The brushes
use the detergent and water solution to scrub the
floor clean. As the machine propels forward, the
squeegee wipes the dirty solution from the floor.
The suction created by the vacuum fan then
draws the dirty solution from the squeegee into
the recovery tank.
The steering wheel controls the path of the
machine travel. The directional switch controls the
forward or reverse direction of the machine. The
propel pedal controls the speed of the machine.
The brake pedal slows and stops the machine.
The buttons on the control panel control the
machine scrubbing functions. The One Step
Scrub button turns the preset scrub functions on
and off. The FaST button controls use of the
Foam scrubbing system. The vacuum fan /
squeegee button turns the vacuum fan on/off and
raises and lowers the squeegee. The brush
pressure buttons control the scrub brush
pressure, and the solution buttons control the
solution flow.
There are two different types of scrub heads
available, cylinderical and disk. Both scrub heads
are available in two different widths. The Disk
scrub head is available in 650 mm (26 in) wide and
800 mm (32 in) wide. The Cylinderical scrub head
is available in 700 mm (28 in) wide and 800 mm
(32 in) wide.
NOTE:The amount and type of soilage play an
important role in determining the type of brushes
or pads to use. For specific recommendations,
see the BRUSH INFORMATION section of this
manual or contact a Tennant representative.
FOAM SCRUBBING SYSTEM (FAST MODE)
Unlike conventional scrubbing, the optional FaST
(Foam Scrubbing Technology) system operates by
injecting the FaST--PAK concentrate agent into
the system with a small amount of water and air.
This mixture creates a large volume of expanded
wet foam.
The expanded foam mixture is then dispersed
onto the floor while the machine is scrubbing.
When the squeegee picks up the mixture, the
patented foaming agent has collapsed and is
recovered into the recovery tank.
The FaST system can be used with all double
scrubbing and heavy duty scrubbing applications.
Using the FaST system improves safety and can
increase productivity by 30% by reducing your
dump/fill cycle. It will also reduce chemical usage
and storage space. One FaST--PAK of
concentrated agent can scrub up to 90,000 m2(1
million square feet).
NOTE: Do not use the FaST system with
conventional cleaning detergents in the solution
tank. Drain, rinse and refill the solution tank with
clear cool water before operating the FaST
system. Conventional cleaning detergents may
cause failure to the FaST system.