Tennant 9002756 Guide

1028091
Rev. 00 (01-07)
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INDOOR USE ONLY
Ë EMPLOYER UNIQUEMENT Ë LÕINTRIEUR
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
DRY VACUUM CLEANERS
ASPIRATEURS POUSSIéRE
LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS
AVANT DÕUTILISER LÕAPPAREIL
PARA UTILIZAR SOLO EN EL INTERIOR
LEER LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE
UTILIZAR LA ASPIRADORA
ASPIRADORAS PARA POLVO
Model No.
Modle Num.
Modelo No.
9002756
9002757

Tennant Company
P.O. Box 1452
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Phone: [phone] or (763 513-2850
www.tennantco.com
Copyright © 2006 Tennant Company. All rights reserved.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1 . Do not use appliance with flammable or combustible Iiquids/fumes such as gasoline
or use in areas where they may be present.
2 . Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
3 . Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not e pose to rain. Store indoors.
4 . Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands, electric shock or personal injury may
occur.
5 . Do not use with damaged cord or plug, electric shock or personal injury may occur. If
appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a service center.
6 . Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
7 . Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
8 . Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturerÕs recommended attachments.
9 . Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
10 . Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
11 . Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
12 . Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
13 . Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14 . Use e tra care when cleaning on stairs.
15 . Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding instructions.
16 . Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
17 . Do not use for vacuuming of to ic material.
18 . Use and keep the machine in a dry environment and at a temperature between 5¡C/35¡C
(41¡F/95¡F).
19 . Do not e pose to the sun and UV rays.

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EN.1 Introduction
Your new Vacuum Cleaning Machine is designed
for the professional daily maintenance of carpets.
If the safety precautions and maintenance
instructions are strictly adhered to, you will enjoy
many years of trouble free operation. A provision
is that this manual is carefully studied and that all
operators read the manual. In the unli ely event
of technical defects or faults then please contact
your nearest dealer.
The appliance may only be used by persons who
have read the instructions and have been
authorized to operate the appliance. The
appliance may not be used by unauthorized
persons.
This symbol will be used to remind the
operator to pay attention to operations that may
cause injury, including death, to the operator or
to other people or animals nearby.
Furthermore, the operations indicated by this
symbol may cause damages, even irreparable
ones, to the suction device.
EN.2 Intended use
The Vacuum Cleaning machine is designed for
the vacuuming of non-explosive dusts. This
equipment is suitable for collective use, as for
example in hotels, schools, hospitals, industries,
shops, offices and houses.
Attention! INSTRUCTIONS TO BE
STRICTLY FOLLOWED
WARNIN : these machines are not
designed for picking up health
endangering dusts (i.e. fireplace ash)
or inflammable/explosive substances.
WARNIN : Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Never use this machine with
flammable liquids or near flammable
liquids, vapors or combustible dusts.
ATTENTION: this machine can only be
used to suction dry substances and
cannot be utilized outdoor with rainy
weather.
This machine can not wor without
cartridge filter and paper bag.
EN.2.1 Unauthorized Modifications
We would li e to point out that only
original parts and accessories are to be
used. Failure to adhere to these
recommendations could result in
machine failure and damage that will not
be covered by the guarantee. Damaged
equipment could also result in injury to
persons.
The manufacturer, its distributors and
agents cannot be held responsible at all
for any damage or injury whatsoever,
caused by the improper use of the
appliance, unauthorized use,
unauthorized modifications or non-
original spares.
EN.3 Safety Precautions
The following measures have been included in
the design and construction of the Vacuum
Cleaning Machine for the safety of the operator.
EN.3.1 Safety Precautions - Mechanical
All moving parts (fan and motor) are well protected
and can only be removed with the correct tools.
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In order to avoid injury to persons do
not remove any covers while the motor
is running!
EN.3.2 Safety Precautions - Electric
All electric parts are thoroughly secured and
protected and can only be removed with the
correct tools. They conform to UL 1017- DOUBLE-
INSULATED APPLIANCE.
The vacuum cleaner is equipped with
a thermic protection system:
The thermal protection fitted on the
motor wor s in case of dangerous
overheating of the motor and of the
equipment itself. The motor stops
automatically at any time when the
temperature exceeds the power set by
the manufacturer.
PAY ATTENTION:
If the thermal protector starts to operate,
these actions have to be strictly followed:
- turn off the vacuum cleaner by the
relevant switch
- remove the plug from the power
socket
- replace the paper bag (if necessary)
- gently clean the cartridge filter or
provide to replace it (if this item is
fitted in the machine)
- chec that the flex hose / accessories
are not obstructed.
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After 20 / 30 minutes the machine is usually
ready to start to work again.
During this dead time (which is necessary
for the motor to be cooled down) the plug
must not be inserted into the power
socket.
EN.4.2 Assembly of the suction hose,
hand pipes and floor tool
Disconnect the plug from the main
power supply!
olding the rubber cuff of the suction
hose coupling, insert it into the tank
socket and rotate it clockwise.
Assemble the two straight pipes and elbow
by simply pushing them together. Now fit
the floor tool to the lower end of the straight
pipe and connect the end of the suction
hose to the elbow section.
EN.4 Assembly of the Appliance
EN.4.1 Delivery
The Vacuum Cleaning machine is supplied ready
to use. It consists of a tank mounted on wheels
cover with handle filter cartridge and an exhaust
filter. In the pack you will have the following: hand
pipe (two pieces) elbow flexible suction hose
floor tool and paper filter bag.
EN.5 Operation of the Machine
Ensure that the paper filter bag and filter cartridge
are in the tank of the machine and correctly
positioned. Always ensure that filters are clean
and serviceable and that the suction hose wand
and floor tool are not blocked. Connect the plug
to the main power supply and switch the machine
on by pressing the on/off switch.
EN.6 Switching of the Machine
Switch the machine off by pressing the on/off
switch. Disconnect the plug from the main power
supply wall socket. Do not pull on the cable as it
may be damaged. Always wind up the cable and
hang it on the handle/cable hanger on the top
cover of the machine.
EN.7 Maintenance Advice
EN.7.1 Normal Maintenance
Always disconnect the plug from the main
power supply before commencing any
cleaning or maintenance of the machine.
Always refer to the manufacturers
technical data and instructions when
replacing any parts.
Regular maintenance has three stages:
Daily inspection:
* Visually inspect machine for any damaged parts
* damaged cables or electrical connections and
* check that the paper filter bag is neither full nor
damaged.
Monthly Maintenance:
* Check the brush strips on the floor tool Ð if
brushstrips are worn out floortool should be
exchanged.
* Check the cartridge filter - should it be cleaned
or replaced.
Annual Check Up:
* Clean the cable and inspect for damaged
insulation.
* Clean and lubricate the wheels and castors.
* Check all machine functions.
EN.7.2 Replacement of Filters
Please use only original filters and take note of the
instructions on the filter or filter pack!
Spare filters can be purchased from your distributor.
Please note that only genuine filters are guaranteed
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EN.7.2.1 Paper Filter Bag
Please take note of the information printed on
each genuine paper filter bag - it will assist you
when changing the bag.
Firstly, hold the rubber cuff of the suction pipe
coupling, rotate this anti-clockwise and remove
the coupling from the tank connector.
Hold onto the tab of the filter bag trap door and
gently pull upwards. This will automatically close
the trap door preventing any dust from escaping)
and the bag will slide upwards and out of the
tank.
The new paper filter bag may now be installed.
Simply locate the cardboard edges of the paper
bag mounting plate into the locating grooves in
the tank and slide the bag down into position.
The suction hose coupling may now be reinserted into
the tank socket - hold the rubber cuff, insert the coupling
and lock into position by rotating clockwise
EN.7.2.2 Micro Filter
The micro filter is secured in position below the
motor by means of a simple press fitting. Two
recesses, in the mounting column, above the
cartridge filter, on the left and right sides, allow
you to insert the middle fingers of both the left
and right hands and gently pull upwards on the
underside of the cartridge filter. To replace the
new or cleaned cartridge simply push it gently
downwards onto the mounting column.
EN.7.2.3 Exhaust Filter
The exhaust filter is designed to primarily filter the
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It is situated on the top of the machine, in the
front of the cover below the handle. Pull the filter
outwards by firmly holding onto the black plastic
tab/handle. Open the filter gate/frame which now
exposes the filter fleece. eplace the fleece, close
the frame and reinsert it into the machine. The
exhaust filter should be changed at least every
six months.
EN.7.3 Changing the power cable
The high quality power cable (SJT - 2x18AWG-
UL approved) has conductor cross sectional areas
of 0,823 sq. mm and these conductors are made
up of many single strands. A damaged cable can
be easily replaced. To remove the power cable,
simply push the spring-loaded plug-retaining pin
downward and pull out the cable plug. Insert the
new power cable plug and release the pin to
secure the plug in position.
For safety reasons only, genuine spare
parts should be used! Any unauthorized
opening of the appliance, technical
odifications or non-original parts will annul
the guarantee!
EN.7.4 Spares and accessories
Should you require spares, accessories or
consumables for your vacuum cleaner please
contact your distributor.
Please dispose of packaging in an
environ entally friendly anner
The packaging materials can be
recycled. Please do not dispose of
the packaging with domestic refuse
but have it recycled.
Please dispose of old units in an
environ entally friendly anner
Old units contain valuable recyclable
materials which should be reclaimed.
Batteries, oil and similar substances
must not pollute the environment.
Please therefore dispose of old units
via suitable collection systems.
Technical data
Description
Voltage V 120
Frequency Hz 60
Max. Power W 975
Current A 8,1
Sealed Water Lift cm 89Ó/226 cm
Air Flow plm 103 cfm/49 plm
Height cm 14,2Ó/36 cm
Length cm 15Ó/40 cm
Width cm 14,2Ó/36 cm
Weight kg 12,5 lbs/5,5 kg
Bag Capacity l 8,4 Quarts/8L
Sound level dB(A)165
1) EN 60704-1 (1996)
EN 60704-2-1 (2000)
ISO 3744 (1994)

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SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED
APPLIANCES
A double-insulated appliance is marked with one
or more of the following: The words ÒDOUB E
INSU ATIONÓ or ÒDOUB E INSU ATEDÓ or the
double insulation symbol (square within a square)
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of
insulation are provided instead of grounding.
No grounding means is provided on a double-
insulated appliance, nor should a means for
grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing
a double-insulated appliance requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system, and should
be done only by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double-insulated
appliance must be identical to the parts they
replace.
This appliance is in confor ity with the
UL 1017 nor ative
listed
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LÕUTILISATION DÕUN APPAREIL LECTRIQUE
DEMANDE CERTAINES PRCAUTIONS:
LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT DE FAIRE
FONCTIONNER CET APPAREIL.
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR RDUIRE LES RISQUES
DÕINCENDIE, DÕEXPLOSION, DE CHOC LECTRIQUE
OU DE BLESSURE:
IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SCURIT
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
1 . Ne pas aspirer des liquides/vapeurs inflammables ou combustibles, comme de
lÕessence, et ne pas faire fonctionner dans des endroits o peuvent se trouver tels
liquides.
2 . Ne pas laisser lÕappareil sans surveillance lorsquÕil est branch. Dbrancher lorsque
lÕappareil nÕest pas utilis et avant dÕeffectuer des oprations dÕentretien.
3 . tiliser  lÕintrieur seulement. NÕentreposez pas la machine  lÕextrieur et vitez
quÕelle soit mouille. Ne pas exposer  la pluie et ranger lÕaspirateur  lÕintrieur.
4 . Ne pas toucher la fiche ou lÕappareil lorsque vos mains sont humides, puisque la
dcharge lectrique ou des blessures peuvent se produire.
5 . Ne pas utiliser si le cordon ou la fiche sont endommags, la dcharge lectrique ou
blessures peuvent se produire. Retourner lÕappareil  un atelier de rparation sÕil ne
fonctionne pas bien, sÕil est tomb ou sÕil a t endommag, oubli  lÕextrieur ou
tomb dans lÕeau.
6 . Ne pas aspirer de matires en combustion ou qui dgagent de la fume, comme des
cigarettes, des allumettes, des cendres chaudes.
7 . Ne pas permettre aux enfants de jouer avec lÕappareil. ne attention particulire est
ncessaire lorsque lÕappareil est utilis par des enfants ou  proximit de ces derniers.
8 . tiliser lÕappareil exclusivement suivant les indications de cette notice et avec les
accessoires recommands par le fabricant.
9 . Ne pas tirer, soulever ou traner lÕappareil par le cordon dÕalimentation. Ne pas utiliser
le cordon comme une poigne, ne pas le coincer dans lÕembrasure dÕune porte ou
lÕappuyer contre des artes vives ou des coins. Ne pas faire rouler lÕappareil sur le
cordon. Garder le cordon  lÕcart des surfaces chaudes.
10 . Ne pas dbrancher en tirant sur le cordon. Tirer plutt la fiche.
11 . NÕinsrer aucun objet dans les ouvertures. Ne pas utiliser lÕappareil lorsquÕune ouverture
est bloque. SÕassurer que de la poussire, de la peluche, des cheveux ou dÕautres
matires ne rduisent pas le flux dÕair.
12 . Maintenir les cheveux, les vtements amples, les doigts et toutes les parties du corps
lÕcart des ouvertures et des pices mobiles.
13 . Mettre toutes les commandes  la position ARRæT avant de dbrancher lÕappareil.
14 . ser de prudence en nettoyant les escaliers.
15 . Ne brancher quÕ une prise de courant avec mise  la terre. Voir les instructions visant
la mise  la terre.
16 . Ne pas utiliser lÕappareil si le sac  poussire ou le filtre ne sont pas en place.
17 . Ne pas utiliser pour lÕaspiration de substances toxiques.
18 . tiliser et garder lÕappareil dans un endroit sec et  une temprature de 5¡C 135¡C
(41¡ F/95¡F).
19 . Ne pas exposer aux rayons du soleil et V.
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FR.1 Introduction
Votre nouvel aspirateur a t cre pour le
dpoussirage professionnel quotidien des tapis.
Vous pourrez lÕutiliser sans problmes pendant
beaucoup dÕannes, si Vous observez les instructions
et les prcautions de scurit. Il est ncessaire que
tous les utilisateurs lisent attentivement ce mode
dÕemploi. Au cas improbable o lÕaspirateur prsente
de dfauts de fabrication ou de fonctionnement,
veuillez contacter votre distributeur.
LÕappareil ne peut quÕtre utilis par du personnel
qui ait lu attentivement le mode dÕemploi et qui ait
t autoris  lÕutiliser. LÕappareil ne peut tre utilis
par des personnes non-autorises.
Ce symbole indique  lÕutilisateur de faire
surtout attention aux oprations qui peuvent
provoquer des dommages, y comprise la mort, aux
oprateurs ou aux autres personnes ou animaux
prsents.
En plus, les oprations indiques par ce symbole
peuvent causer des dgts, mme irreparables,  la
centrale dÕaspiration.
FR. 2 Utilisation prvue
LÕaspirateur a t cre pour le dpoussirage de
poussire non-explosive. LÕappareil est destin pour
un usage collectif, il peut tre utilis par exemple
dans des htels, des coles, des hopitaux, des
industries, des magasins, des bureaux et des maisons.
Attention! INSTRUCTIONS Ë SUI RE
SCRUPULEUSEMENT
ATTENTION: ces appareils nÕont pas t
cres pour aspirer de la poussire qui
pourrait tre dangereuse pour la sant (par
ex. des cendres de la chemine) ou des
substances pouvant sÕenflammer ou des
substances explosives.
ATTENTION: Danger dÕexplosion ou
dÕincendie. Ne pas utiliser lÕappareil avec
des liquides pouvant sÕenflammer ou prt
de liquides, avec des vapeurs pouvant
sÕenflammer ou de la poussire combustible.
ATTENTION: cet appareil ne peut quÕtre
utilis pour aspirer des substances sches;
il ne peut pas tre utilis  lÕextrieur par
temps pourri.
Cet appareil ne peut pas marcher sans le filtre
de la cartouche et le sac de papier.
FR.2.1 Modifications non-autorises
Nous voudrions souligner que seulement les
pices et les accessoires originaux peuvent
tre utiliss. Si Vous nÕobservez pas
ces instructions, lÕappareil pourra tre
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endommag et la garantie ne pourra pas
tre applique. Un appareil endommag
pourrait aussi blesser des personnes.
Le fabricant, les revendeurs et les agents
ne peuvent pas tre considrs
responsables lorsque lÕappareil a t
endommag par du non respect des
instructions du mode dÕemploi, par une
utilisation non autorise, par des
modifications non autorises ou par des
pices non originales.
FR.3 Prcautions de scurit
Les prcautions suivantes ont t respectes
pendant la fabrication de lÕaspirateur pour la scurit
de lÕutilisateur:
FR.3.1 Prcautions de scurit-
Mchaniques
Toutes les pices mobiles (ventilateur et moteur)
sont bien protges et ne peuvent quÕtre enleves
avec des outils aptes.
Risque
Afin dÕviter des blessures aux personnes,
ne pas enlever le couvercle lorsque le moteur
marche!
Toutes les pices lctriques sont protges et
ne peuvent quÕtre enleves par des outils aptes.
Elles sont conformes  UL 1017- APPAREIL
DOUBLE ISOL
LÕappareil est equip avec un dispositif
de protection thermique:
La protection thermique du moteur
intervient en cas de surchauffage
dangereux du moteur ou de lÕappareil.
Lorsque la temprature dpasse le niveau
tabli par le constructeur le moteur sÕarrte
automatiquement.
ATTENTION:
Dans le cas dÕintervention du thermo-
protecteur, suivre scrupuleusement ces
instructions:
- teindre lÕaspirateur avec lÕinterrupteur
correspondant
- enlever la fiche de la prise
dÕalimentation
- remplacer le sac papier (si ncessaire)
- nettoyer dlicatement ou remplacer la
cartouche filtrante (o elle est
prsente)
- vrifier que le tuyau flexible dÕaspiration/
accessoires ne soient pas engorgs.