OPERATION
8
Tennant T3e (09--08)
4. Connect the battery cables to the battery posts as
shown (Figure 2). RED TO POSITIVE (+) and
BLACK TO NEGATIVE (--).
Machine Front
RED
BLK
105AH, 130AH
155AH
RED
BLK
Foam Spacers
105
A
H
FIG. 2
IMPORTANT: If your machine is equipped with the
on--board battery charger, make sure that the
charger is properly set for your battery type before
charging (See USING THE ON--BOARD BATTERY
CHARGER on page 16).
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS
Conventional Scrubbing:
Water and detergent from the solution tank flow to the
floor through a manually controlled solution valve. The
brush uses the detergent and water solution to scrub
the floor clean. As the machine moves forward, the
squeegee wipes the dirty solution from the floor into the
recovery tank.
Foam Scrubbing (FaST Model):
(
FaST
--
F
oam
a
ctivated
S
crubbing
T
echnology)
Unlike conventional scrubbing, the FaST system injects
the FaST--PAK concentrate formula with a small
amount of water and air onto the floor. The mixture
creates a large volume of expanded wet foam for the
brush to scrub the floor clean. As the machine moves
forward, the foam collapses and the squeegee
recovers the dirty solution into the recovery tank
leaving the floor clean, dry and slip free.
ec- H2O
Scrubbing (
ec- H2O
Model):
(
ec--H2O
--electrically converted water)
Normal water passes through a module where it is
oxygenated and charged with an electric current. The
electrically converted water changes into a blended
acidic and alkaline solution forming a neutral pH
cleaner. The converted water attacks the dirt, breaks it
into smaller particles, and pulls it off the floor surface
allowing the machine to easily scrub away the
suspended soil. The converted water then returns to
normal water in the recovery tank.
BRUSH AND PAD INFORMATION
For best results, use the correct brush type for the
cleaning application. The following are recommended
brushes and pads.
Polypropylene Bristle Scrub Brush (Black)
--
Part No. 1016765 -- 43 cm
Part No. 1016811 -- 50 cm
This general purpose polypropylene bristle scrub brush
is used for scrubbing lightly compacted soilage. This
brush works well for maintaining concrete, wood and
grouted tile floors.
Soft Nylon Bristle Scrub Brush (White)
--
Part No. 1016764 -- 43 cm
Part No. 1016810 -- 50 cm
Recommended for cleaning coated floors without
removing finish. Cleans without scuffing.
Super Abrasive Bristle Scrub Brush (Gray)
--
Part No. 1016763 -- 43 cm
Part No. 1016805 -- 50 cm
Nylon fiber impregnated with abrasive grit to remove
stains and soilage. Strong action on any surface.
Performs well on buildup, grease, or tire marks.
Polishing Pad (White)
--
Used to maintain highly polished or burnished floors.
Buffing Pad (Red)
--
Used for light duty scrubbing without removing floor
finish.
Scrubbing Pad (Blue)
--
Used for medium to heavy--duty scrubbing. Removes
dirt, spills, and scuffs and leaves surface clean ready
for recoating.
Stripping Pad (Brown)
--
Used for stripping of floor finish to prepare the floor for
recoating.
Heavy Duty Stripping Pad (Black)
--
Used for aggressive stripping of heavy finishes/sealers,
or very heavy duty scrubbing.
