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OPERATION

6080E 330020 (3--99)

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MACHINE COMPONENTS

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B

C

D

E

F

G

H

350660

A. Debris hopper

B. Vacuum wand (option)

C. Filter compartment

D. Main brush

E. Side brush

F. Accessory bin

G. Battery compartment

H. Vac wand extension (option)

Содержание 6080E

Страница 1: ...6080E 330020 Rev 04 é B 5ßê Operator Manual ...

Страница 2: ...rvicing it This machine will provide excellent service However the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if D The machine is operated with reasonable care D The machine is maintained regularly per the maintenance instructions provided D The machine is maintained with TENNANT supplied or approved parts Manual Number 330020 Revision 04 Published 01 00 Copyright E 1997 1998 1999 2000 TENNANT...

Страница 3: ...LEANING THE FILTER COMPARTMENT 26 POST OPERATION CHECKLIST 27 OPERATION ON INCLINES 27 OPTIONS 28 WIDE TRACK TIRES AND HEAVY DUTY CASTERS 28 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 29 MAINTENANCE 31 MAINTENANCE CHART 31 BATTERIES 32 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 33 LUBRICATION HEAVY DUTY CASTERS OPTION 35 SKIRTS AND SEALS 36 MAIN BRUSH SKIRTS 36 HOPPER DUST SEAL 36 REAR SKIRT 36 HOPPER LIP SKIRT 37 FILTER COMPARTMENT DO...

Страница 4: ...CONTENTS 6080E 330020 9 97 2 ...

Страница 5: ...rting machine Keep directional lever in Park position 3 When using machine Go slowly on inclines and slippery surfaces Use care when reversing machine Do not carry riders on machine Always follow safety and traffic rules Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately 4 Before leaving or servicing machine Stop on level surface Move directional lever into Park position Turn off machine and re...

Страница 6: ...or any labels become damaged or illegible install a new label in its place BATTERY CHARGING LABEL LOCATED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER FOR SAFETY LABEL LOCATED ON THE CONTROL PANEL BACK STRAIN LABEL LOCATED ON THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT COVER FLYING DEBRIS WARNING LABEL LOCATED ON THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT COVER 350842 ...

Страница 7: ...ed with the machine FOR SAFETY Do not operate machine unless operation manual is read and understood Check the machine for shipping damage Check to make sure the machine is complete per shipping instructions Keep your machine regularly maintained by following the maintenance information in this manual We recommend taking advantage of a regularly scheduled service contract from your Tennant represe...

Страница 8: ...6080E 330020 3 99 6 MACHINE COMPONENTS A B C D E F G H 350660 A Debris hopper B Vacuum wand option C Filter compartment D Main brush E Side brush F Accessory bin G Battery compartment H Vac wand extension option ...

Страница 9: ...dentify controls displays and features on the machine Start Filter shaker switch Side brush es down and on Side brush es up and off Main brush down pressure Main brush down and on Main brush up and off Battery discharge indicator Circuit breaker 1 Circuit breaker 2 ...

Страница 10: ...ain brush lever B Side brush lever C Directional control lever D Clutch handle E Steering bar F Steering bar adjustment knobs G Vacuum wand option H Key switch I Filter shaker switch J Battery discharge indicator K Battery disconnect button option L Hourmeter M Circuit breakers N Beverage holder ...

Страница 11: ...tions Since reverse and second speed will be used most often for routine sweeping the area between these positions is called the working range The directional control lever positions are labeled near the base of the directional control lever in the following order PARK Pull the directional control lever toward you as far as it will go The directional control lever should always be in the PARK posi...

Страница 12: ...n The machine will move forward when the clutch handle is squeezed Use SECOND SPEED for normal sweeping FIRST SPEED Move the directional control lever to the left then one position forward from the SECOND SPEED position The machine will move forward when the clutch handle is squeezed Use FIRST SPEED on inclines and slippery surfaces THIRD SPEED Move the directional control lever to the left then f...

Страница 13: ...ely slow down then stop completely MAIN BRUSH LEVER The main brush lever raises and lowers the main brush The main brush rotates automatically when the machine is powered on The main brush rotates whether in the raised or lowered position Main brush down Move the main brush lever to the left out of the raised position then allow it to fall forward into the sweeping position Main brush up Move the ...

Страница 14: ... position then forward to the desired brush down pressure setting Side brush up and off Move the side brush lever backward then to the left to raise and set the side brush in the raised position STEERING BAR Use the steering bar to steer the machine STEERING BAR ADJUSTMENT KNOBS The steering bar adjustment knobs allow you to move and lock the steering bar into a position that is most comfortable f...

Страница 15: ... machine is operating When the batteries are fully charged the indicator on the far right is lit As the batteries discharge the indicator light will move across the display from right to left The batteries should be recharged when the second indicator from the far left flashes When two indicators on the left flash the machine will gradually slow down then stop Drive or push the machine in neutral ...

Страница 16: ...s designed to stop the flow of current in the event of a circuit overload Once a circuit breaker is tripped reset it manually by pressing the reset button after the breaker has cooled down If the overload that caused the circuit breaker to trip is still present the circuit breaker will continue to stop current flow until the problem is corrected The circuit breakers are located on the instrument p...

Страница 17: ...lter for 15 seconds then stop automatically Remove loose debris from the panel filter compartment door when the shaker motor stops THERMO SENTRYt The Thermo Sentryt will automatically turn the machine s power off in case of a fire in the hopper If the Thermo Sentryt is tripped reset it by pushing the reset button VACUUM WAND OPTION The vacuum wand uses the machine s vacuum system Use the vacuum wa...

Страница 18: ...e main brush The main brush sweeps debris from the floor into the hopper The vacuum system pulls dust and air through the main brush compartment and the dust filter When sweeping is finished press the filter shaker switch option to clean the panel filter option if the machine has these options Clean the panel filter compartment Empty the hopper If the machine has a bag filter check the filter bag ...

Страница 19: ...ever into the desired forward speed second first or third 3 Gently squeeze the clutch handle to move the machine forward NOTE The farther the clutch handle is squeezed toward the steering bar the faster the machine will travel up to its maximum in the selected position 4 Drive the machine to the area to be swept ...

Страница 20: ...n at one time Drive the straightest path possible Avoid bumping into posts or scraping the sides of the machine Overlap the sweeping paths Polypropylene 8 double row main brush Superior pick up of sand gravel and paper litter Polypropylene retains its stiffness when wet and can be used indoors or outdoors with equal performance Polypropylene double row main brush for carpet Soft poly bristles are ...

Страница 21: ...he machine 3 Move the main brush lever to the left out of the raised position then allow it to fall forward into the sweeping position 4 Move the side brush lever to the right out of the raised position then forward to the desired brush down pressure setting 5 Squeeze the clutch handle to begin sweeping 6 Sweep as needed ...

Страница 22: ...arpet without first installing the brush down pressure pin 4 Ensure the battery bags are in place Do not remove battery bags from machine NOTE The battery bags are designed to prevent an accidental overflow of battery acid from damaging the carpet 5 If desired move the side brush lever to the right out of the raised position then then forward to the desired brush down pressure setting NOTE Sweepin...

Страница 23: ...he machine will immediately slow down then stop completely 2 Move the main brush lever backward then to the right to raise and set the main brush in the raised position 3 Move the side brush lever backward then to the left to raise and set the side brush es in the raised position ...

Страница 24: ...er into the PARK position 5 Shake the panel filter by pressing the filter shaker switch The shaker motor will operate for 15 seconds before stopping NOTE Make sure the filter compartment is closed securely before activating filter shaker 6 Turn the machine power off ...

Страница 25: ...r and two side finger grips to allow two people to lift and empty the hopper Pull the hopper slightly forward to unseat it from the machine frame With one person on each side lift the debris hopper out of the machine NOTE Do not attempt to lift the hopper when it is full of debris without assistance Dump the debris from the hopper into a pile on the floor near a trash can or dumpster then pick the...

Страница 26: ...pper Raise the dump assist handle Place one foot on the hopper s pivot point Lift the hopper out of the machine and onto the wheels Transport the hopper to the location where debris is collected WARNING Heavy hopper Get help to handle NOTE Do not attempt to lift the hopper when it is full of debris without assistance Dump the debris from the hopper into a pile on the floor near a trash can or dump...

Страница 27: ...omes full of debris To access the bag filter remove the vacuum wand and unlatch the filter compartment hooks Install a new bag filter by placing the cardboard tab on the filter around the vacuum inlet tube The vacuum inlet tube is located at the top of filter compartment on the inside of the machine Latch the filter compartment door Fully insert the vacuum wand into the machine ...

Страница 28: ...lter each time the hopper is emptied This debris collects in the filter compartment Clean the filter compartment daily Remove the vacuum wand and unlatch the filter compartment hooks Lower and remove the filter compartment door by sliding it to the left off the pivot pins Empty the dust and debris Replace and latch the filter compartment door Fully insert the vacuum wand into the machine ...

Страница 29: ...skirts and seals for damage and wear Check the electrolyte levels in the battery cells after charging Check the bag filter option for fullness or shake the panel filter and clean the filter compartment Check the service records to determine routine maintenance requirements OPERATION ON INCLINES When operating the machine on an incline use first speed for increased power and control The maximum rat...

Страница 30: ...OPERATION 6080E 330020 9 97 28 OPTIONS WIDE TRACK TIRES AND HEAVY DUTY CASTERS Wide track tires and heavy duty casters provide increased maneuverability and control on rough surfaces ...

Страница 31: ...Adjust main brush down pressure Debris caught in main brush drive mechanism Remove debris from drive mechanism Main brush drive failure Contact Tennant service personnel Side brush drive failure Contact Tennant service personnel Hopper full Empty hopper Hopper brush skirts worn or damaged Replace skirts Wrong sweeping brush Use yellow black brush w 75 mm 3 in dia tube for floor sweeping Use black ...

Страница 32: ...OPERATION 6080E 330020 9 97 30 ...

Страница 33: ...ter Shake filter clean compartment door 1 50 Hours 1 Vacuum fan belt Check tension and wear 1 50 Hours 5 Main brush Rotate end for end and check brush pattern 1 1 Battery cells Check electrolyte level DW 3 100 Hours 6 Panel filter Remove and clean 1 100 Hours 7 Wide track tires option Check for damage pressure 2 8 Heavy duty casters option Lubricate SPL 2 200 Hours 1 Battery terminals Clean and ti...

Страница 34: ...ly over the battery tops Do not allow any baking soda solution to enter the batteries Use a wire brush to clean the terminal posts and the cable connectors Wipe off all cleaning solution residue After cleaning apply a coating of clear battery post protectant to the terminals and the cable connectors Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry Objects made of metal can potentially short circuit th...

Страница 35: ...rometer readings against the following chart to determine the remaining battery charge level SPECIFIC GRAVITY BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY at 27_C 80_ F BATTERY CHARGE 1 280 100 Charged 1 230 75 Charged 1 190 50 Charged 1 150 25 Charged 1 110 Discharged CHARGING THE BATTERIES 1 Drive the machine to a flat dry surface NOTE Make sure the area is well ventilated 2 Turn the machine power off FOR SAFETY Be...

Страница 36: ...the charger connector into the battery connector WARNING Batteries emit hydrogen gas Explosion or fire can result Keep sparks and open flame away Keep covers open when charging 8 Plug the battery charger into the wall outlet NOTE If the red ABNORMAL CYCLE lamp lights when the TENNANT charger is plugged into a wall outlet the charger cannot charge the battery and there is something wrong with the b...

Страница 37: ...ct the machine connector to the battery connector 13 Lower the battery compartment cover by slightly raising it while pushing the support arm inward LUBRICATION HEAVY DUTY CASTERS OPTION The heavy duty casters option each have one grease fitting on the caster swivel Lubricate each caster with a grease gun containing Lubriplate EMB grease Tennant part no 01433 1 after every 100 hours of operation ...

Страница 38: ... the hopper Check the brush skirts for damage or wear daily HOPPER DUST SEAL The hopper dust seal located at the top of the hopper compartment helps maintain a vacuum within the hopper Check the hopper dust seal for damage or wear daily REAR SKIRT The rear skirt located behind the main brush helps create a vacuum around the main brush Check the rear skirt for damage or wear daily ...

Страница 39: ...r door seal located around the perimeter of the filter compartment door helps maintain a vacuum around the filter Check the filter compartment door seal for damage or wear daily VACUUM INLET PLATE The vacuum inlet plate is located on the the left hand side of the hopper compartment The vacuum inlet plate prevents large pieces of debris from entering the vacuum chamber Check the vacuum inlet plate ...

Страница 40: ...wing methods D TAPPING Tap the filter gently on a flat surface with the dirty side down Do not damage the edges of the filter element or the filter will not seat properly in the filter compartment D AIR Blow air through the filter from the opposite the side of the fingertabs Always wear eye protection when using compressed air FOR SAFETY When servicing machine wear eye and ear protection if using ...

Страница 41: ...e left end of the brush arm crossbar Rotate the main brush after every 50 hours of use for maximum brush life and sweeping performance Replace floor or carpet sweeping brush when bristle length is 9 to 12 mm 375 to 5 in REPLACING THE MAIN BRUSH 1 Turn the machine power off and move the directional lever into the PARK position FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface tur...

Страница 42: ...main brush out of the machine through the hopper opening 6 Remove the brush hub from the worn brush and install it into the new brush 7 Install the new main brush into the machine 8 Insert the main brush pin through the hole in the frame and into the main brush hub Turn the main brush pin 1 4 turn clockwise 9 Replace the hopper ...

Страница 43: ...polish mark will remain on the floor 3 Raise the main brush and move the machine away from the chalked area Turn the machine power off 4 Observe the shape of the brush pattern If the brush pattern has parallel sides the brush does not need adjustment If the brush pattern is tapered the main brush needs adjustment to straighten the brush pattern A To adjust brush taper loosen the nut at the left en...

Страница 44: ...ove key 2 Turn the main brush pin 1 4 turn counter clockwise and remove 3 Remove the debris hopper 4 Pull the main brush out of the machine through the hopper opening 5 Remove the brush hub from the main brush and install it into the other end 6 Install the main brush into the machine 7 Insert the main brush pin through the hole in the frame and into the main brush hub Turn the main brush pin 1 4 ...

Страница 45: ...he directional lever into the PARK position FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface turn off machine and remove key 2 Reach underneath the side brush and remove the cotter pin that holds it on the drive shaft 3 Remove the worn brush 4 Place a new side brush onto the drive shaft and secure with the cotter pin ELECTRIC MOTORS Check the side brush motor brushes every 500 ...

Страница 46: ...ated behind the right rear tire The belt drives the main brush The proper belt tension is automatically set by a spring loaded idler STATIC DRAG CHAIN The static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine The chain is attached to the backstop bracket Make sure the chain is always touching the floor CLUTCH CABLE The clutch handle engages the machine s propelling system The...

Страница 47: ...apping a strap around the filter compartment and hooking the ends near the front corners of the machine Secure the machine down by wrapping a strap across the battery compartment and hooking the ends at the sides of the machine Place small pads or cushions under the straps to prevent machine damage Make sure the directional control lever is in the park position Block the tires to keep the machine ...

Страница 48: ...0 mm 24 in Sweeping path width main brush and one side brush 815 mm 32 in Sweeping path width main brush and two side brushes 1016 mm 40 in Hopper capacity Maximum 85 L 3 0 cu ft Hopper capacity Usable 42 5 L 1 5 cu ft Panel filter area 3 62 sq m 39 sq ft Bag filter volume 17 L 0 6 cu ft GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE Item Measure Maximum forward speed first speed 1 3 kmh 0 8 mph Maximum forward spee...

Страница 49: ...2 lb Type Use VDC Amp Kw hp Electric Motors Side brush es disk 24 V 2 4 A 0 075 kw 0 1 hp Electric Motors Main motor 24 V 43 A 0 75 kw 1 hp Type VDC Amp Hz Phase VAC Charger Smart 24 15 or 20 50 60 1 120 240 TIRES Location Type Size Front 2 Casters 35 mm wide x 127 mm OD 1 375 in wide x 5 in OD Rear 2 Solid 45 mm wide x 305 mm OD 1 75 in wide x 12 in OD ...

Страница 50: ...SPECIFICATIONS 6080E 330020 9 97 48 960 mm 37 7 in 820 mm 32 25 in 815 mm 32 in 1475 mm 58 in 610 mm 24 in 350910 MACHINE DIMENSIONS ...

Страница 51: ...in static drag 44 Circuit breakers 14 Clutch cable 44 Clutch handle 11 Controls Battery disconnect button option 14 Clutch handle 11 Directional control lever 9 Key switch 13 Main brush lever 11 Side brush lever 12 Steering bar 12 Steering bar adjustment knobs 12 Controls and Instruments 8 D Directional control lever 9 E Electric motors 43 Electrical system Batteries 32 Charging the batteries 33 C...

Страница 52: ...ack tires and casters 28 P Panel filter Cleaning 38 Panel filter compartment Cleaning 26 Plate vacuum inlet 37 S Safety Labels 4 Precautions 3 5 Side brush lever 12 Side brush es 43 45 Side brush es replacement 43 45 Skirts and seals Filter compartment door seal 37 Hopper dust seal 36 Hopper lip skirt 37 Main brush skirts 36 Rear skirt 36 Specifications Batteries 47 Battery charger smart 47 Batter...

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