Machine Maintenance; Recommended Stock Items - Tennant 3240 Manual De Operador

MACHINE MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Hazardous Voltage. Shock or
electrocution can result. Unplug machine before
servicing.
POWER CORD
1. Always wind power cord around cord hooks rather
than loosely looped over handle. Should power
cord become worn, replace immediately.
2. Inspect cord strain relief regularly to ensure that it
is not pulling out of housing.
VACUUM BAG
1. Check bag regularly for fullness. Do not over fill
bag. Never reuse paper bag.
2. Always shake out excess dust after emptying cloth
bag. Inspect for tears and holes.
The next three maintenance items are to be carried
out by Tennant authorized personnel only.
SECONDARY FILTER
1. Clean secondary filter weekly. Filter is located
below vacuum bag area (See Fig 8).
a. Remove vacuum bag to access secondary
filter. Hinge wire frame bag support outwards.
b. Remove filter from vacuum motor and tap or
blow off dust build-up. DO NOT clean with
water or solvent.
c. When replacing filter be certain it snaps
securely on motor.
2. Replace filter if worn or not cleanable.
BRUSH AND BELT
1. Inspect regularly for entangled carpet strands and
debris.
2. Inspect brush bristles for wear periodically. If worn,
adjust brush to extend its life as followed:
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a. Remove metal brush shoe from brush
housing. Philips screwdriver is required.
b. Remove brush assembly. Grip brush on
opposite side of belt and pull outwards.
c. Inspect drive belt for wear, replace if
necessary.
d. Rotate both bearing blocks 180_ and reinstall
brush (See Fig 9).
NOTE: Bearing block holes are off centered and
labeled with numbers 1 and 2 at ends. This will help
guide you when rotating blocks. Bearing block ends
with number 2 should face outwards when reinstalling
brush.
e. Replace metal brush shoe.
OTHER
1. Inspect Vacuum hose regularly for holes, loose
cuffs or clogged debris.
2. Inspect rear door gasket regularly for leakage.
Replace if worn.
3. Clean vacuum housing with damp cloth and mild
soup.
VACUUM MOTOR
Check Vacuum Motor carbon brush wear every 250
hours of use. Replace carbon brush when worn to
1cm (.375) or less in length. Vacuum motor damage
due to carbon brush wear is not covered under
warranty.

RECOMMENDED STOCK ITEMS

Refer to Parts List section for recommended stock
items. Stock Items are clearly identified with a bullet
preceding the parts description. See example below:
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