The National 5000DL is a compact, battery-powered ride-on floor scraper. National built it on a low-profile frame for easier transport and maneuvering on the job, with a larger hydraulic pump for speed, and lists it as a machine for hard goods removal. It runs on six AGM batteries.
Specifications
Figures from National's product page and operating manual. Where the two disagree, both are shown with the manual first.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | Battery, 48V; 4 HP motor (manual) |
| Batteries | Six 8 V, 200 amp batteries, part 5213-3 (manual); six AGM 200-amp batteries (product page) |
| Input voltage | 5000-17XXXX: 120V/60 Hz; 5000-11XXXX and 5000-15XXXX: 230V/50 Hz; 5000-20XXXX: 110V/50 Hz (manual); 115V/60 Hz, 230V/50 Hz (product page) |
| Dimensions (W x L x H) | 24.5" x 63" x 48" (62 x 160 x 121.9 cm) |
| Weight | Fully weighted 2,101 lb (953 kg) (manual); 2,105 lb (954.8 kg) (product page) |
| Machine only | 1,656 lb (751 kg) (manual) |
| Removable weight | 445 lb (201.8 kg) (product page) |
| Speed | Up to 160 ft/min (48.8 m/min) |
| Hydraulic tank | 6 gallons (22.7 L) (manual) |
Maintenance schedule
From National's 5000DL operating and service manual (403706 Rev F), page 18.
| Interval | What to do |
|---|---|
| Daily | Inspect extension cord for damage; check wheels, caster and wheel motors for build-up and clean; inspect all safety devices (e-stop, backup beeper, seat switch); inspect hoses and fittings for leaks; blow out the fan cover on the bottom of the motor after each job |
| After first 100 hrs, then every 200 hrs | Check hydraulic oil level; replace spin-on hydraulic oil filter |
| After first 500 hrs, then every 1,000 hrs | Change hydraulic fluid |
| Every 1,000 hrs | Grease front caster wheel |
Fluids and lubricants
What National specifies for this machine.
- Hydraulic oil: Texaco Rando 46 or a compatible ISO or AW #46 fluid from a brand-name manufacturer. Tank holds 6 gallons (22.7 L) total; plan on 5.5 gallons (20.8 L) at an oil change because some oil stays in the system.
Videos from National
Walkthroughs and how-to videos National has published for this machine, plus a few general ones that apply to it.
- Carpet Removal with a 5000DL
- 5000DL Ceramic and Thin Set Removal
- 5000DL Wood and Adhesive Removal
- Battery Ride On Scrapers Start-Up
- Ride-On Scraper Battery Replacement
- Test the Battery Load on Your Rider
Sources
Everything on this page comes from these National Flooring Equipment pages and documents.
