OPERATION
18
Tennant T3e (09--08)
USING THE OFF--BOARD BATTERY CHARGER
For battery charger operating instructions, refer to
the Battery Charger Manual supplied with charger.
1. Transport the machine to a well--ventilated area.
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment
Open When Charging.
2. Park the machine on a flat, dry surface. Turn the
key off and set the parking brake, if equipped.
3. If charging wet (lead acid) batteries, check the fluid
level before charging (See BATTERY
MAINTENANCE on page 24).
4. Prop up the recovery tank for ventilation when
charging (Figure 37).
FIG. 37
5. Connect the charger’s AC power supply cord to a
properly grounded receptacle.
6. Connect the charger’s DC cord into the machine’s
battery receptacle at the rear of the machine
(Figure 38).
NOTE:
The machine will not operate once the battery
charger is connected.
FIG. 38
ATTENTION: Do not disconnect the charger’s DC
cord from the machine’s receptacle when the
charger is operating. Arcing may result. If the
charger must be interrupted during charging,
disconnect the AC power supply cord first.
MACHINE MAINTENANCE
To keep the machine in good working condition, simply
follow the daily, monthly and quarterly maintenance
procedures.
WARNING: Electrical Hazard. Disconnect
Battery Cables Before Servicing Machine.
DAILY MAINTENANCE (After Every Use)
1. Drain and rinse out the recovery tank (Figure 39).
FIG. 39
2. Remove and clean the float shut--off screen located
in the recovery tank (Figure 40).
FIG. 40
