OPERATION
8
Tennant 5280 (10--04)
MACHINE INSTALLATION
UNCRATING MACHINE
1. Carefully check carton for signs of damage.
Report damages at once to carrier.
2. Check Carton Contents list, contact distributor for
missing items.
Carton Contents:
1 -- Battery Tray #601991
1 -- Red Battery Cable #603061
4 -- Battery Post Caps #45962
1 -- Red Battery Boot #611222
1 -- Black Battery Boot #611221
2 -- Bumper Wheels #579184 (to be installed on
scrub head)
4 -- Battery Spacers #630375
1 -- Squeegee Assembly #610989
2 -- Batteries #130869 (included with Machine
PAC #610679)
1 -- Battery Charger #603553 (included with
Machine PAC #610679)
1 -- Pad Driver #222303 (included with Machine
PAC #610679)
NOTE:
Brushes and Pads must be purchased
separately.
3. To uncrate your machine, unbolt scrub head from
shipping pallet and remove the shipping hardware
and straps that secure the machine to the pallet.
Position a ramp at the rear of the machine and
carefully back the machine off the pallet.
ATTENTION: Do not roll machine off pallet unless
a ramp is used, machine damage may occur.
ATTENTION: To prevent possible machine
damage, install batteries after removing machine
from shipping pallet.
4. Install bumper wheels on scrub head.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Hood Open When
Charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves and eye protection when
handling batteries and battery cables. Avoid
contact with battery acid.
Recommended Battery Specifications:
Two 12 volt, deep cycle, 130 Amp hour lead acid
batteries. Maximum battery dimensions are 178 mm
(7 in) W x 381 mm (15 in) L x 372 mm (14.63 in) H.
1. Hinge open recovery tank to access battery
compartment (Figure 1).
FIG. 1
2. Carefully install batteries into battery compartment
tray with battery posts positioned as shown.
Secure batteries with battery stops (Figure 2).
Machine
Front
RED
BLACK
BA
TTER
Y
ST
OPS
1
3
2
FIG. 2
ATTENTION: Do not drop the batteries into the
compartment, battery and machine housing
damage may result.
3. Before connecting battery cables, make sure
terminals and posts are clean. Use a post cleaner
and wire brush to clean posts and terminals.
4. Apply a light coating of non-metallic grease or
protective spray on the cable connections to
prevent battery corrosion.
5. Connect cables to battery posts in numerical order
as labeled, RED TO POSITIVE & BLACK TO
NEGATIVE, use battery post covers and rubber
boots supplied (Figure 2).
6. Check battery discharge indicator. Machine must
be in full operation for accurate reading (See
MACHINE OPERATION). Charge batteries if
necessary.
