OPERATION
Tennant 1500 (05–99)
5
MACHINE INSTALLATION
UNCRATING MACHINE
Carefully check carton for signs of damage. Report
any damage at once to carrier.
Batteries and battery charger are packaged separately.
ATTENTION: Battery installation must be
accomplished after removing machine from
shipping crate.
To uncrate your machine, remove shipping straps and
carefully lift or make a ramp using crate boards to
remove machine from pallet.
ATTENTION: Do not roll machine off pallet,
damage may occur.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and
open flame away. Keep battery compartment open
when charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves when handling batteries or
battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid.
Battery Specifications:
Two 12 volt, deep cycle batteries. Consult with an
Authorized Distributor for specific batteries. Maximum
battery dimensions are 178 mm (7 in) W x 381 mm
(15 in) L x 356 mm (14 in) H.
1.
Turn all switches to the OFF position.
2.
Carefully hinge open recovery tank to access
battery compartment. Remove loose battery cable
from compartment (Figure 1).
FIG. 1
3.
Carefully install batteries into battery tray at
bottom of compartment and arrange battery posts
as shown (Figure 2).
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
FIG. 2
ATTENTION: Do not drop batteries into
compartment, battery and machine housing
damage may result. This damage in not covered
by warranty.
4.
Connect battery cables to battery posts as shown
(RED TO POSITIVE & BLACK TO NEGATIVE)
(Figure 2).
5.
After batteries are properly installed, turn on the
main switch and check battery meter charge level
to ensure batteries are fully charged. Charge if
necessary, See Battery Charging (Figure 3).
FIG. 3
