OPERATION
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Tennant 1230 (7–99)
5. Pull up one of the brush/solution levers as you
pull the machine backward. Let go of the
brush/solution lever(s) when you finish the
cleaning path.
NOTE: After releasing the levers, continue pulling the
machine, about 500 mm (20 in), to pick up all the
solution.
WARNING: Flammable materials or
reactive metals can cause an explosion or
fire. Do not pick up flammable materials or
reactive metals.
6. Tip the machine back by the machine handles.
Push the machine forward to the beginning of
the next cleaning path.
7. Keep the cord out of the way of the machine
while you are cleaning to prevent damage to the
cord. Work away from the cord and wall outlets.
A
B
SUGGESTED CLEANING PATH
A. Power Cord
B. Wall Outlet
8. It is very important to watch the foaming of the
cleaning solution through the solution and
recovery tank covers. Do not let the foam rise
into the fill area of the solution tank. The foam
will be drawn into the vacuum fan and can
damage it.
A
B
FOAM IN FILL AREA
A. Solution Tank Cover
B. Fill Area
If the foam starts rising into the fill areas, unplug
the machine. Drain some of the solution from
the tanks and/or reduce the amount of detergent
being used. Chemical defoaming agents may be
used. Follow instructions on the detergent.
ATTENTION: Excessive use of defoamers in the
recycle mode may reduce cleaning power of the
detergent.
EMPTYING AND CLEANING
THE SOLUTION TANK
1. Unplug the machine and place the machine next
to a floor drain.
WARNING: Hazardous voltage. Shock
or electrocution can result. Unplug power
cord before working on machine.
2. Unhook the drain hose from the retaining clip on
the back of the machine.
3. Loosen the drain plug by turning the drain plug
knob counter–clockwise.
4. Remove the drain plug while holding the hose
up. Quickly lower the hose to the floor drain, as
the solution rushes out of the drain hose. Flow
rate can be reduced by squeezing the hose.
A
C
B
DRAINING THE SOLUTION TANK
A. Drain Plug
B. Drain Plug Knob
C. Drain Hose
5. Flush out the inside of the solution tank with
clean water.
