Tennant 2550 Bedienungsanleitung

Operator Manual

Dust Control Burnisher

English EN

2550

611581

Rev. 01 (05-2006)

Model Part No.:

M611373

*611581*

www.tennantco.com

EN OPERATION

2Tennant 2550 (05--06)

This manual is furnished with each new model.

It provides necessary operation and maintenance

instructions.

Read this manual completely and understand the

machine before operating or servicing it.

A complete illustrated Parts List manual is also

furnished with each new model. Use the Parts List

manual to order replacement parts. Before ordering

parts or supplies, be sure to have your machine model

number and serial number available. Parts and

supplies may be ordered by phone or mail from any

authorized parts and service center, distributor or from

any of the manufacturer’s subsidiaries.

This machine will provide excellent service. However,

the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if:

SThe machine is operated with reasonable care.

SThe machine is maintained regularly - per the

machine maintenance instructions provided.

SThe machine is maintained with manufacturer

supplied or equivalent parts.

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Please dispose of packaging materials,

old machine components such as

batteries, hazardous fluids such as

antifreeze and oil, in a safe

environmentally way according to your

local waste disposal regulations.

Always remember to recycle.

TENNANT N.V.

Industrielaan 6 5405 AB

P.O. Box 6 5400 AA Uden--The Netherlands

europe@tennantco.com

www.tennantco.com

Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.

MACHINE DATA

Please fill out at time of installation for future reference.

Model No.-

Install. Date -

Serial No.-

Richard van den Hoogen -- Technical Support Engineer

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR MACHINERY (Directive 98//37/EEC, Annex II, sub A)

TENNANT N.V.

Address: Industrielaan 6 5405 AB

P.O. Box 6 5400 AA Uden--The Netherlands

Model: 2550 nr.: M611373

Uden/Netherlands, 26--05--04

Herewith declares, on our own responsibility, that the machinery

-- is in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive (98/37/EEC), as amended

with national implementing legislation

-- is in conformity with the provisions of the E.M.C. Directive (89/336/EEC), as amended with 91/263 EEC,

92/31 EEC, 93/67EEC , 93/68 EEC

and that

-- the following (parts/clauses of) harmonized standards have been applied: EN: 292--1, 292--2, 292--3,

1050, 418, 982, 1037, 60204--1,61310--1, 61310--2, 457, 614--1, 1005--3, 563, 50081--2, 50082--2, 12895,

ISO: 3744, 3746

-- the following (parts/clauses of) national technical standards and specifications have been used: NA

OPERATION EN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4....................

MACHINE COMPONENTS 5...................

CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS 5...............

MACHINE INSTALLATION 6...................

UNCRATING MACHINE 6..................

INSTALLING BATTERIES 6................

MACHINE SETUP 7..........................

INSTALLING PAD 7.......................

INSTALLING DUST CONTROL BAG 7.......

ADJUSTING CONTROL GRIP HEIGHT 7....

MACHINE OPERATION 8.....................

PRE--OPERATION 8.......................

BURNISHING WITH THE MACHINE 8.......

WHILE OPERATING MACHINE 9...........

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH 9............

CIRCUIT BREAKERS 9....................

CHARGING BATTERIES 9....................

MACHINE MAINTENANCE 10..................

DAILY MAINTENANCE 11...................

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 11................

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE 11...............

QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE 11............

BATTERY MAINTENANCE 12...............

TRANSPORTING MACHINE 12.................

STORING MACHINE 12........................

RECOMMENDED STOCK ITEMS 12.............

TROUBLE SHOOTING 13......................

SPECIFICATIONS 14..........................

EN OPERATION

4Tennant 2550 (02--01)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This machine is intended for commercial use. It is

designed to burnish smooth floors in an indoor

environment and is not constructed for any other use.

Use only recommended burnishing pads.

All operators must read, understand and practice

the following safety precautions.

The following safety alert symbols are used throughout

this manual as indicated in their description.

WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe

practices which could result in severe personal

injury or death.

FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which must be

followed for safe operation of equipment.

The following information signals potentially dangerous

conditions to the operator or equipment:

FOR SAFETY:

1. Do not operate machine:

-- Unless trained and authorized.

-- Unless operation manual is read and

understood.

-- In flammable or explosive areas unless

designed for use in those areas.

-- Without dust bag in place.

2. Before starting machine:

-- Make sure all safety devices are in place

and operate properly.

3. When using machine:

-- Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces.

-- Use care when reversing machine.

-- Always follow safety and traffic rules.

-- Report machine damage or faulty

operation immediately.

4. Before leaving or servicing machine:

-- Stop on level surface.

-- Turn off machine.

-- Set parking brake.

5. When servicing machine:

-- Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose

jackets, shirts, or sleeves.

-- Block machine tires before jacking

machine up.

-- Use hoist or jack of adequate capacity to

lift machine.

-- Disconnect battery connections before

working on machine.

-- Wear protective gloves when handling

batteries or battery cables.

-- Avoid contact with battery acid.

-- Use manufacturer supplied or approved

replacement parts.

6. When transporting machine:

-- Do not lift machine if batteries are

installed.

WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.

Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and

open flame away. Keep battery compartment open

when charging.

WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive

metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not pick

up.

WARNING: Moving parts. Turn off power

before working on machine.

OPERATION EN

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MACHINE COMPONENTS

23 15

4 5 6

1. Adjustable Control Console

2. Control Grips

3. Console Height Adjustment Levers

4. Main ON/OFF Switch

5. Pad ON/OFF Switch

6. Pad Pressure Switch

7. Battery Meter

8. Pad Pressure Meter

9. Speed Control Knob

10. Reverse Trigger

11. Main Circuit Breaker Button

12. Key Switch

13. Emergency Stop Switch

14. Hour Meter

15. Rear Tilt Wheels -- for pad installation

16. Automatic Safety Shut--Off Switch

-- for pad installation

17. Dust Control Bag Compartment

18. Wall Rollers

19. Battery Compartment Hood

20. Battery Charge Plug

21. Pad Driver

22. Main Wheels

23. Parking Brake

CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS

Main Power

Pad Motor

Circuit Breaker

Main Power

Circuit Breaker Read Manual

Before Operating

Battery

Charge Meter

Fast Speed

Slow Speed

Reverse

Pad Less Pad

Pressure

More Pad

Pressure

Pad Pressure

Meter

Parking Brake

EN OPERATION

6Tennant 2550 (02--01)

MACHINE INSTALLATION

UNCRATING MACHINE

Carefully check carton for signs of damage. Report

damages at once to carrier.

To uncrate your machine, remove straps and carefully

lift or use a ramp to remove machine from pallet.

ATTENTION: Install batteries after removing

machine from pallet.

FOR SAFETY: When transporting machine, do not

lift machine if batteries are installed.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.

Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and

open flame away. Keep battery compartment open

when charging.

FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear

protective gloves when handling batteries or

battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid.

Recommended Battery Specifications:

Three 12 volt deep cycle batteries. Consult with an

Authorized Distributor for specific batteries. Maximum

battery dimensions are 78mm W x 394mm L x

362mm H.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing

machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine

and set parking brake.

1. Position machine on a level surface and set

parking brake.

Set Parking Brake

2. Turn OFF all switches and remove key.

3. Unlatch battery hood latches and open battery

compartment. Remove loose battery cables.

Open Battery Compartment

4. Carefully install batteries into battery tray and

arrange battery posts as shown. After batteries

are in place remove battery handles to allow

clearance for battery hood.

CHARGER PLUG

MACHINE

FRONT

BATTERY TRAY

Battery Arrangement

ATTENTION: Do not drop batteries into

compartment. Battery and machine housing

damage may result.

5. Connect cables to battery posts as shown,

(RED TO POSITIVE & BLACK TO NEGATIVE).

CHARGER PLUG

MACHINE

FRONT

BLK

RED

CONNECT LAST

Connect Battery Cables

6. Apply a light coating of non--metallic grease or

protective spray to prevent battery corrosion.

OPERATION EN

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MACHINE SETUP

INSTALLING PAD

NOTE: Consult your authorized distributor for pad

recommendations.

Pad Specifications:

SFor 2000 RPM Burnishing.

S25.4 mm (1 in) Thickness

S508mm (20 in) Diameter with 89mm (3.5 in) center hole.

NOTE: Machine is not designed for spray buffing.

1. Turn off machine and tilt machine back on rear

wheels.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing

machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine

and set parking brake.

NOTE: When machine is tilted back completely, power

to pad motor automatically shuts off.

Tilt Machine back to Install Pad

ATTENTION: Do not leave machine tilted back for

an extended time, battery acid may leak.

2. Remove the plastic centerlock from pad driver by

squeezing the retainer clip on the centerlock

3. Position pad centered on pad driver and replace

centerlock securely.

Installing Pad

ATTENTION: Do not operate machine without a

pad and/or centerlock in place.

4. After installing pad, return machine to operating

position.

INSTALLING DUST CONTROL BAG

1. Open dust control bag compartment at front of

machine.

2. Slide bag on plastic snout. Close compartment.

Installing Dust Control Bag

3. Empty or replace bag daily. Do not allow bag to fill

beyond half full.

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.

Adjusting Control Grip Height

EN OPERATION

8Tennant 2550 (02--01)

MACHINE OPERATION

FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless

operator manual is read and understood.

PRE--OPERATION

1. Sweep floor and remove debris.

2. Check condition of pad.

3. Check battery charge level (For accurate reading,

brush must be spinning).

4. Check that dust control bag is installed.

5. Make sure floor is dry.

BURNISHING WITH THE MACHINE

1. Release parking brake lever if set.

2. Turn on key, main power and pad switches.

3. Turn speed control knob to slowest speed. This

will prevent an abrupt take off.

Adjust Speed Control Knob

4. Twist control grips forward to begin burnishing.

Gradually turn speed control knob to desired

cleaning speed.

Twist Grips to Burnish

FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on

inclines and slippery surfaces.

5. Adjust pad pressure meter within Green Zone.

Press the Pad Pressure switch to decrease or

increase pressure. For best results adjust needle

as shown.

Meter Needle

GREEN

ZONE

RED

ZONE

Pad Pressure Meter

ATTENTION: Do not operate machine in red zone,

floor damage and brush motor overload may

result.

NOTE: If machine vibrates, realign pad.

ATTENTION: Keep machine moving at all times to

prevent floor damage.

6. To stop machine, release grips. The pad will

automatically raise to the transport position.

7. To operate machine in reverse, release grips and

pull reverse trigger (one speed).

Reverse Trigger

8. To transport machine, turn off pad switch and twist

control grips. Pad will automatically raise to the

transport position.

Turn Off Pad Switch

OPERATION EN

Tennant 2550 (02--01) 9

WHILE OPERATING MACHINE

1. Always operate with caution when burnishing

around walls and obstacles.

2. Always reduce speed to maintain control when

turning.

3. Stay clear of floor obstructions, such as electrical

plates or grates, they will destroy pad. Tilt machine

back to avoid floor obstructions.

NOTE: When machine is tilted back completely,

power to pad motor automatically shuts off.

4. Change or turn pads over when soiled.

5. Check battery meter’s discharge level periodically.

Recharge when needle drops to the red zone.

ATTENTION: Do not operate machine in red zone,

floor damage and brush motor overload may

result.

6. If pad motor circuit breaker trips, reduce pad

pressure and/or replace soiled pad.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing

machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine

and set parking brake.

FOR SAFETY: When transporting machine, do not

lift machine if batteries are installed.

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH

To stop machine during an emergency, hit the red

emergency stop switch located at rear of control

console. The emergency stop switch immediately

stops all power to machine.

To reset emergency stop switch, shut off all switches

and turn red button to the right. Resume to normal

operation.

Emergency Stop Switch

CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Machine is equipped with two resettable circuit

breakers, Main (15A) and Pad Motor (80A), to protect

machine from damage. If pad motor circuit breaker

should trip, determine cause, allow motor to cool, then

reset. Pad circuit breaker will trip due to excessive pad

overload. Change pad or reduce pad pressure if

breaker should trip. Pad motor circuit breaker button is

located under battery hood at front of machine.

Resettable Circuit Breakers

CHARGING BATTERIES

NOTE: Recharge batteries ONLY after a total of 30

minutes of use or more. This will prolong battery life.

The following charging instructions are intended

for supplied 36V chargers only. Only use a

charger with the following specifications to

prevent battery damage.

CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS:

SOUTPUT VOLTAGE - 36 VOLTS

SOUTPUT CURRENT - 25 AMPS MAXIMUM

SAUTOMATIC SHUTOFF CIRCUIT

SFOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING

NOTE: For optimum machine operation, keep

batteries charged at all times. Never let batteries set in

a discharge condition for lengthy periods.

WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.

Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and

open flame away. Keep battery compartment open

when charging.

FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear

protective gloves when handling batteries or

battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid.

EN OPERATION

10 Tennant 2550 (02--01)

1. Transport machine to a flat, dry surface in a well--

ventilated area for charging.

2. Turn off all switches and key. Set parking brake.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing

machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine

and set parking brake.

3. Unlatch battery hood and open battery

compartment.

Open Battery Compartment

4. Before charging batteries, check electrolyte level

(A) in each battery cell. Do not charge batteries

unless electrolyte is slightly covering battery plates

(B). If battery plates (B) are exposed, add just

enough distilled water to slightly cover plates, level

(A). Never add acid to batteries. DO NOT overfill.

Batteries can overflow during charging due to

expansion. Replace cell caps before charging.

Check Battery Fluid Level

5. With charger’s power supply cord unplugged,

connect battery charger into machine as shown.

Flip up hood support stand and rest hood on stand

to promote ventilation.

Charging Batteries

NOTE: Once the charger is connected to the

machine, machine will become inoperable.

6. Then plug charger’s power supply cord into a

grounded wall outlet.

FOR SAFETY: Do not operate charger unless cord

is properly grounded.

Grounded

Grounding

Edge/hole

Outlet

Connect to Grounded Outlet

7. Charger will automatically begin charging and

automatically shut off when fully charged.

8. After charger has turned off, unplug charger from

wall outlet first then disconnect charger from

machine.

9. Recheck battery electrolyte level (A) after

charging. Add distilled water to bring level 1cm

from bottom of sight tubes (B). Replace cell caps

securely and wipe off the top of batteries with a

clean cloth.

Recheck Electrolyte Level

MACHINE MAINTENANCE

To keep machine in good working condition, simply

follow machines daily, weekly and monthly

maintenance procedures:

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing

machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine

and set parking brake.

FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine,

disconnect battery connections before working on

machine.

FOR SAFETY: When transporting machine, do not

lift machine if batteries are installed.

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