OPERATION
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Tennant T3e (09--08)
TRANSPORTING MACHINE
When transporting the machine by use of trailer or
truck, be certain to follow the tie--down procedure
below:
1. Raise the squeegee and scrub head.
2. Load the machine using a recommended loading
ramp.
3. Position the front of machine up against the front of
the trailer or truck. Once the machine is positioned,
lower the scrub head and squeegee.
4. Set the parking brake, if equipped, and place a
block behind each wheel to prevent the machine
from rolling.
5. Place tie--down straps over the top of machine to
prevent it from tipping. It may be necessary to
install tie-down brackets to the floor of your trailer
or truck.
FOR SAFETY: When transporting machine, use a
recommended ramp when loading/unloading
into/off truck or trailer. Use tie--down straps to
secure machine to truck or trailer.
STORING MACHINE
1. Charge the batteries before storing. Never store
the machine with discharged batteries.
2. Drain and rinse the tanks thoroughly.
3. Store the machine in a dry area with the squeegee
and scrub head in the up position.
4. Open the recovery tank cover to promote air
circulation.
ATTENTION: Do not expose machine to rain, store
indoors.
5. If storing machine in freezing temperatures, follow
the FREEZE PROTECTION instructions below.
FREEZE PROTECTION
1. Drain the solution tank and recovery tank of all
water.
2. Empty the solution tank filter located under the
machine (Figure 63).
FIG. 63
3. Pour 1 gallon (4 liters) of recreational vehicle (RV)
antifreeze into the solution tank at full strength.
Do not dilute.
FOR SAFETY: Avoid eye contact with antifreeze.
Wear safety glasses.
4. Turn the machine power on and operate the
solution flow system. Turn the machine off when
the red RV antifreeze is visible.
If your machine is equipped with the off--aisle wand
option, operate the the off--aisle wand for a few
seconds to protect the pump.
Continue with the freeze protection procedure if
machine is equipped with the FaST or
ec--H2O
system.
ec- H2O
Model:
Press and release the flush switch on the
ec--H2O
module to cycle the antifreeze through
ec--H2O
system
(Figure 64). When the antifreeze is visible, press the
switch again to turn off the module.
FIG. 64
IMPORTANT:
Before operating machine, the antifreeze
must be flushed from the module as described below.
If the antifreeze is not properly flushed from the
ec--H2O
system, the
ec--H2O
module may detect an
error and not function (
ec--H2O
switch indicator light
will turn red). If this occurs, reset key and repeat the
flush procedure as described below.
