OPERATION
Tennant 1520 (10–01)
5
MACHINE INSTALLATION
UNCRATING MACHINE
Carefully check carton for signs of damage. Report
any damage at once to carrier.
To uncrate your machine, remove shipping straps and
carefully lift or make a ramp using crate boards to
remove machine from pallet.
ATTENTION: Do not roll machine off pallet,
damage may occur.
MACHINE SETUP
FILLING SOLUTION TANK
1.
Push machine to filling station. Raise brush/pickup
head when transporting.
2.
Open solution fill door at front of machine and fill
solution tank with up to 98L (26 gal) of clean water,
60
°
C (140
°
F) maximum temperature. Or you can
use the rear fill port to fill solution tank. Twist off plug
and insert hose to fill. The clear tube below the fill
port has 19L (5 gal) increment markers to indicate
amount of water in tank (Figure 1).
FIG. 1
WARNING: Flammable materials can cause
an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable
materials in tank(s).
ATTENTION: If filling with a bucket, be certain that
the bucket is clean to prevent solution line clogs.
3.
Add the proper amount of cleaning chemical.
NOTE: Pre-spraying chemical by use of a pump-
up sprayer may be used as an alternative.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow mixing
and handling instructions on chemical containers.
ATTENTION: Use only recommended cleaning
chemicals, DO NOT use substitutes. Consult an
authorized distributor for recommendations.
ADJUSTING CONTROL GRIP HEIGHT
The machine has three control grip height settings.
1.
Locate two spring loaded levers below console.
2.
Squeeze levers together and lift or lower control
grips to a comfortable operating height (Figure 2).
FIG. 2
CONNECTING MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE
1.
Connect the 23 m (75 ft) extension cord into the
machine’s pigtail cord.
2.
Plug extension cord into a grounded wall outlet
(Figure 3).
Grounded
3 Hole Outlet
Ground Pin
FIG. 3
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless
cord is properly grounded.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with the
use of additional extension cords. Only use
manufacturer’s extension cord equipped with
machine which has proper capacity and is
grounded.
3.
Attach belt clip to power cord (Figure 4).
FIG. 4
