OPERATION
11
Tennant 1100 (07–02)
STORING MACHINE
1.
Before storing machine, be certain to flush out
tanks and drain machine of all water.
2.
Store machine in a dry area in the upright position.
3.
Remove recovery tank lid to promote air
circulation.
WARNING: Do not expose to rain. Store
indoors.
ATTENTION: If storing machine in freezing
temperatures, be sure that machine, pump and
spraying system are completely drained and dry.
RECOMMENDED STOCK ITEMS
Refer to Parts List section for recommended stock
items. Stock Items are clearly identified with a bullet
preceding the parts description. See example below:
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Machine does not
Faulty switch or wiring.
Contact Service Center.
operate.
Faulty power cord.
Contact Service Center.
Building circuit breaker tripped.
Reset breaker.
Solution pump
does not operate.
Overheated pump.
Determine cause and wait 20 minutes for
pump to cool.
Faulty solution pump.
Contact Service Center.
Faulty solenoid.
Contact Service Center.
Loose or broken wiring.
Contact Service Center.
Vacuum motor
does not operate.
Vacuum motor thermal overload tripped.
Check air flow for obstruction, wait 20 minutes
for motor to cool.
Loose or broken wiring.
Contact Service Center.
Faulty switch.
Contact Service Center.
Defective vacuum motor.
Contact Service Center.
Worn carbon brushes.
Replace brushes or call for service.
Poor pick up.
Float shut-off screen is activated.
Drain recovery tank.
Loose drain hose plug.
Cap drain hose securely.
Clogged float shut–off screen.
Remove recovery lid and clean float shut–off
screen.
Air leakage around recovery lid.
Re–position recovery lid or replace gaskets.
Loose vacuum hose connections.
Secure connections.
Defective vacuum hose.
Replace hose.
Loose vacuum hose cuffs.
Secure cuffs to hose.
Damaged accessory tool.
Replace accessory tool.
Uneven or no
Solution tank low or empty.
Refill solution tank.
spray from tool.
Dirty or plugged spray tips and screens.
Clean or replace tips and screens.
Worn spray tips.
Replace spray tips.
Faulty solution pump.
Contact Service Center.
Plugged solution tank filter.
Clean filter.
Pinched or kinked internal solution hoses.
Reroute or replace solution hose.
