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OPERATION

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5

Tennant E5 (03--08)

MACHINE COMPONENTS

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1. Adjustable Control Handle
2. Main Power On/Off Switch
3. Cleaning Mode Switch
4. Start Triggers
5. Handle Adjustment Lever
6. 15 m Power Cord
7. Power Cord Strain Relief Clip
8. Power Cord Hook
9. 7.5A Machine Circuit Breaker Button

10. 2.5A Brush Circuit Breaker Button

11. Recovery Window

12. Tank Cover
13. Main Wheels

14. Curb Climbing/Tilt Wheels
15. Vacuum Shut--Off Float
16. Recovery Tank
17. Solution Tank
18. Solution Hose
19. Solution Hose Screen
20. Hour meter
21. Vacuum intake Screen
22. Accessory Tool Solution Hose Coupler
23. Accessory Tool Vacuum Hose Port
24. Vacuum Shoe
25. Brush Base
26. Brush Idler Plate Locking Knob

SWITCH SYMBOLS

Vacuum

Solution

Brush

Accessory Tool

Power On

Power Off

Summary of Contents for 9004198

Page 1: ...E5 Operator Manual Carpet Extractor English EN 9003734 www tennantco com 9003734 Rev 00 03 2008 Model 9004198 230V ...

Page 2: ...ATION OF CONFORMITY TENNANT Europe Uden Industrielaan 6 5405 AB P O Box 6 5400 AA Uden The Netherlands Uden 2 6 08 Machine Type E5 Carpet Extractor No 9004198 EN This machine is in conformity with the following directives and standards S Machinery Directive 98 37 EC S EMC Directive 89 336 EC 91 263 EC 92 31 EC 93 67 EC and 93 68 EC S Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EC 93 68 EC S Harmonized Standards E...

Page 3: ...ug Power Cord Before Servicing Machine WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do Not Use Outdoors Do Not Expose To Rain Store Indoors FOR SAFETY 1 Do not operate machine Unless trained and authorized Unless operator manual is read and understood In an area where flammable vapors liquids or combustible dusts are present Unless power cord is properly grounded Only use the manufacturer supplied power cord w...

Page 4: ... a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the machine If it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician SAFETY LABELS The safety labels appear on the machine in the locations indicated Replace labels if they are missing or...

Page 5: ... Hook 9 7 5A Machine Circuit Breaker Button 10 2 5A Brush Circuit Breaker Button 11 Recovery Window 12 Tank Cover 13 Main Wheels 14 Curb Climbing Tilt Wheels 15 Vacuum Shut Off Float 16 Recovery Tank 17 Solution Tank 18 Solution Hose 19 Solution Hose Screen 20 Hour meter 21 Vacuum intake Screen 22 Accessory Tool Solution Hose Coupler 23 Accessory Tool Vacuum Hose Port 24 Vacuum Shoe 25 Brush Base ...

Page 6: ... and that the locking knob is secure Figure 3 FIG 3 NOTE If storing the machine for an extended period remove the brush to prevent a flat spot FILLING SOLUTION TANK 1 Lift the cover and remove the solution tank from the machine Figure 4 2 Fill the solution tank with 19 L of clean water 50 C maximum temperature Figure 5 Partially fill if unable to lift a full tank FIG 4 FIG 5 ATTENTION Do not use t...

Page 7: ...hazard 3 Wrap the power cord around the handle and cord hook when storing machine To remove power cord turn the cord hook upward Figure 9 FIG 9 MACHINE OPERATION FOR SAFETY Do not operate machine unless operator manual is read and understood PRE OPERATION 1 Inspect power cord for damage 2 Vacuum the carpet and remove debris from area 3 Using a pump up sprayer spray the carpet with an approved pre ...

Page 8: ...ped with a vacuum shut off float that will automatically stop the water pickup when the recovery tank reaches the full point A sudden change in vacuum motor sound will occur FIG 16 ATTENTION Check for excessive foam in the recovery tank Empty tank if excessive Foam may not activate the shut off float which may result in vacuum motor damage FOR SAFETY When operating machine if foam or liquid begins...

Page 9: ... accessory tool Figure 22 WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard Do Not Use or Pick Up Flammable Materials FIG 22 MACHINE MAINTENANCE To keep the machine in good working condition simply follow the machine s maintenance procedures FOR SAFETY Before performing maintenance procedures turn off machine and unplug power cord from wall outlet ATTENTION Contact an Authorized Service Center for machine repairs ...

Page 10: ... solution hose screen Figure 28 FIG 28 5 Clean the brush of any debris string hair or carpet fibers Figure 29 Clean the underside of the brush base Figure 30 FOR SAFETY Before tipping machine back unplug power cord from wall outlet FIG 29 FIG 30 6 Clean the vacuum shoe slot of any debris Figure 31 FOR SAFETY Before tipping machine back unplug power cord from wall outlet FIG 31 7 Clean the machine ...

Page 11: ...wer cord from wall outlet FIG 33 BRUSH MOTOR MAINTENANCE Contact an Authorized Service Center for carbon brush replacement Carbon Brush Replacement Hours Brush Motor 500 STORING MACHINE Empty tanks and store the machine in a dry area in the upright position Neatly wrap power cord around handle and cord hook Remove the brush to prevent a flat spot If storing machine in freezing temperatures purge s...

Page 12: ...ose port cover located on vacuum shoe Check vacuum hose port cover Clogged shut off float Clean debris from shut off float Clogged vacuum intake screen Clean debris from intake screen Clogged vacuum shoe Clean debris from vacuum shoe Worn tank cover gaskets Replace gaskets Clogged vacuum shoe hose Contact Service Center Faulty vacuum motor Contact Service Center Uneven or no spray Carpet Streaking...

Page 13: ...CLEANING PATH WIDTH 380 mm BRUSH PRESSURE 11 3 kg BRUSH MOTOR 230V 3 kW 1 6 A 1200 brush rpm VACUUM MOTOR 230V 88 kW 2 stage 5 7 3 6 A WATER LIFT AIR FLOW 2184 mm SOLUTION PUMP 230V 0 081 kW 2 stage 5 7 0 35 A SOLUTION FLOW RATE 2 7 L min VOLTAGE 230 AC TOTAL POWER CONSUMPTION 5 4 A POWER CORD LENGTH 15 m DECIBEL RATING AT OPERATOR S EAR INDOORS 69 dBA PROTECTION GRADE IPX3 VIBRATIONS AT CONTROLS ...

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