OPERATION
Tennant 1500 (11–99)
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8.
Place accessory tool head on area to be cleaned;
squeeze trigger, apply downward pressure on
accessory tool head, and slowly pull tool
backwards. Release trigger 152 mm (6 in) from
end of stroke (Figure 13).
FIG. 13
9.
When returning for next stroke, push accessory
tool forward over same path with trigger released.
Continue this pull and push method with a 50 to
102 mm (2 to 4 in) overlap of each stroke.
NOTE: For heavily soiled areas, repeat stroke or
change angle of stroke.
10. Empty recovery tank when solution tank runs dry
(See Draining Tanks).
ATTENTION: Do not allow foam or water to enter
vacuum standpipe, vacuum motor damage will
result. Ball float shutoff will not keep foam out of
standpipe. Vacuum damage due to foam or water
is not covered by warranty.
DRAINING TANKS
ATTENTION: Raise brush/pickup head when
transporting machine to floor drain.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface and turn off
machine.
DRAINING RECOVERY TANK
Always empty recovery tank when refilling solution
tank. You may refill solution tank while emptying
recovery tank. To drain recovery tank, perform the
following steps:
ATTENTION: If recovery tank is not emptied
between fill–ups, foam or water will enter vacuum
standpipe and damage vacuum motor. Float
shut–off screen will not keep foam out of
standpipe. Vacuum damage due to foam or water
is not covered by warranty.
1.
Remove drain hose from holder, position hose
over floor drain and twist off drain hose plug. To
completely drain recovery tank, hinge open tank
and flip up tank support stand to rest tank on
(Figure 14).
NOTE: Use different buckets for filling and emptying
tank. This will prevent possible solution line clogs.
FIG. 14
2.
Rinse out recovery tank after each use. This will
prevent a foul odor and residue buildup in tank.
Unscrew clear lid on recovery tank and rinse out
the tank with hose. Be careful not to spray water
into float shut-off screen.
3.
Replace drain hose plug tightly when tank is
empty.
DRAINING SOLUTION TANK
To drain leftover cleaning solution from solution tank,
follow steps below:
1.
Pull clear hose off hose barb at rear of machine
and drain solution into floor drain or bucket
(Figure 15).
FIG. 15
2.
Rinse out solution tank and solution system with
clean water after each use. This will prevent
clogging due to chemical buildup. Use clear hose
to drain solution tank when rinsing.
3.
When reconnecting clear hose to hose barb, be
certain hose is completely pushed onto hose barb.
