OPERATION
MACHINE INSTALLATION
UNCRATING MACHINE
Carefully check carton for signs of damage. Report
any damage at once to carrier. Check carton contents
to ensure all accessories are included. Squeegee is
packaged with machine. Batteries, battery charger and
pad driver(s) are packaged separately.
ATTENTION: Battery installation must be
accomplished after removing machine from
shipping crate.
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.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Hood Open When
Charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves and eye protection when
handling batteries and battery cables. Avoid
contact with battery acid.
Battery Specifications:
Two 12 volt, deep cycle, 215 A hour batteries. Consult
with an Authorized Distributor for specific batteries.
Maximum battery dimensions are 7 in / 178 mm W x
15 in / 381 mm L x 14 in / 356 mm H.
1. Turn all switches to the OFF position.
2. Carefully hinge open recovery tank to access
battery compartment. Remove loose battery
cables from compartment (Figure 1).
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FIG. 1
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3. Carefully install batteries into battery tray at
bottom of compartment and arrange battery posts
as shown (Figure 2).
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ATTENTION: Do not drop batteries into
compartment, battery and machine housing
damage may result. This damage is not covered
by warranty.
4. Connect battery cables to battery posts as shown
(RED TO POSITIVE & BLACK TO NEGATIVE)
(Figure 2).
5. Turn on the main switch and check battery meter
charge level to ensure batteries are fully charged.
Charge if necessary (See CHARGING
BATTERIES).
MACHINE SETUP
ATTACHING SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY
1. Turn main switch to the off position.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface and turn off
machine.
2. Raise squeegee mount bracket. Pull back on
squeegee lift lever to raise squeegee mount
bracket (Figure 3).
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FIG. 2
FIG. 3
Tennant 5500/5520 (12- -06)