Machine Maintenance; Daily Maintenance - Tennant 5540 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
6. Rest the recovery tank on the support stand to
promote ventilation during charging (Figure 26).
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.
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment
Open When Charging.
7. Lead Acid Batteries: After charging, check the
electrolyte level (A) again. The level should be
approximately 1 cm from the bottom of the fill--port
(B) (Figure 27). Add distilled water if needed. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
B
A
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FIG. 26
FIG. 27
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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. Remove and clean pads or brushes. Never use
soiled pads when cleaning. Replace pads when
they become loaded with residue.
2. Remove and clean lint from float shut--off screen
located in recovery tank (Figure 28).
FIG. 28
3. Drain and rinse tanks thoroughly. After draining
tanks, hinge recovery tank until you can see
vacuum intake hole at rear of tank. Remove any
clogging debris in hole if necessary.
4. Raise squeegee and wipe it down with a dry cloth.
Store squeegee in the up position to prevent
squeegee damage.
5. Clean machine housing with a nonabrasive,
non--solvent cleaner.
FOR SAFETY: When cleaning machine, do not
power spray or hose off machine. Electrical
malfunction may occur.
6. Recharge the batteries after a total of 30 minutes
of use or more (See CHARGING BATTERIES).
Tennant 5540/5560 (08- -05)