OPERATION
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Tennant 1160 (03--04)
OPERATING FLOOR TOOL
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless
operator manual is read and understood.
NOTE:
Vacuum carpet before cleaning.
1. Activate vacuum and pump switches.
2. Place floor tool so bottom of glide plate or
stainless steel shoes are parallel to floor. Squeeze
trigger and apply downward pressure on floor tool
head and slowly pull tool backwards using both
hands. Release trigger 150 mm (6 in) from end of
stroke (Figure 5).
WARNING: Do Not Pick Up Flammable
Materials Or Reactive Metals.
FIG. 5
3. Push floor tool forward over same path with trigger
released when returning for next stroke. Continue
this pull and push method with a slight overlap of
each stroke.
NOTE:
For heavily soiled areas, repeat stroke or
change angle of stroke.
4. Check for excessive foam buildup in recovery
tank. Use a recommended foam control solution to
prevent vacuum motor damage.
ATTENTION: Excessive foam buildup will not
activate the float shut-off screen. Vacuum motor
damage may result.
5. When finished cleaning, turn off switches and
drain recovery tank (See DRAINING RECOVERY
TANK).
6. After cleaning, relieve water pressure from
accessory tool before disconnecting hose.
Squeeze trigger for five seconds after turning off
the machine.
OPERATING HAND TOOL
Optional accessory tool is required.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless
operator manual is read and understood.
NOTE:
This machine cleans most synthetic upholstery
very well. Fabrics like Herculon and synthetic velvets
will clean with excellent results. Extraction is not
recommended for most cottons, silks, wools or natural
fiber velvets. Check cleaning instructions sewn in
furniture by manufacturer for further instructions.
Extra caution should be taken with furniture that has
been re-upholstered. Any material under new
upholstery may bleed and discolor new fabric.
NOTE:
Vacuum upholstery before cleaning.
1. TEST FABRIC FOR COLORFASTNESS: Pour a
small amount of cleaning solution on a white cloth.
Hold damp portion of cloth against an area of
upholstery which is hidden from view. Hold it there
for 60 seconds. If no color transfers to cloth, it
should be safe to clean. However, always use
your best judgement.
2. Activate vacuum and pump switches.
3. Adjust pressure valve knob to read 2.3 bar (30 psi)
on pressure gauge (Figure 6).
FIG. 6
4. Place hand tool on fabric and squeeze trigger
while applying pressure on fabric and slowly pull
tool backwards. Be careful not to over wet
upholstery. Repeat stroke without spray to get
fabric as dry as possible. Overlap cleaning strokes
to avoid streaking (Figure 7).
FIG. 7
