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Additional / Optional Equipment

Wand Glide – Delrin

AW529D

Wand Glide – Teflon

AW529T

18” Bottom Velcro Strap for Wand Holder

NM5841

Hy-Dry Deluxe Upholstery Tool:

AW50D

Flash Xtractor II:

AC002

Gekko Handle Assembly:

AR51A

Gekko 4” Tool Head:

AR51D

SX-7 Tool Head:

AR51G

Gekko Hand Tool:

AR53

1-1/2” Vacuum Hose: (Sold per foot – No cuffs)

AH36

2” cuff for 1-1/2” Vac Hose:

AH46

1-1/2” cuff for 1-1/2” Vac Hose:

AH42

1-1/2” Hose Connector PVC:

AH74

HP Solution Hose 1/4” X 25’ w/M-F Quick Connects

AH79D

1/4” Male Quick Connect:

AH102B

1/4” Female Quick Connect:

AH101B

Pump-out Hose:

AH65

Hydro Filter II:

AC10

Replacement Screen for Hydro-Filter II:

AC10C

Metering Tip Kit:

PDE001

Belt Pack

AX108

AC10

AX108

AR51A

AW50D

AR51G

AR51D

AR53

AC002

Summary of Contents for Nautilus EXTREME MXE-500E

Page 1: ...1 LMANN21 REVISED 02 16 2018 MXE 500E Operating Manual EXTREME ...

Page 2: ...trical Supply 9 Water Supply Chemicals 10 Pump Priming Solution Hose 13 Vacuum Hose 14 Foam Downer 15 Pump Out System 16 Pressure Adjustments 17 Shutdown Procedures 18 Accessory Storage 19 Troubleshooting 20 Solution Flow Path 23 Wiring Diagrams 24 SECTION 3 Maintenance Technical Maintenance 27 Drawings Parts Lists o Pump 36 o Auto Fill 37 o Pressure Regulator 39 o Pump Out Pump 40 o Parts Picture...

Page 3: ...afely to understand how to properly operate and maintain the machine and to ensure that the equipment operates at its maximum performance level All users must read and understand this manual completely before operating the machine Always maintain this manual in legible condition adjacent to the Nautilus Extreme MXE 500E or place in a secure location for future reference Any questions pertaining to...

Page 4: ... for units with optional Pump Out Pump Standard Equipment Vacuum Connection 2 Barb or 2 Male Flash Cuff with 2 Male NPT Vacuum Hose 25 X 1 1 2 with 1 1 2 cuff 2 cuff 2 Female Flash Cuff x 1 1 2 hose adapter Carpet Wand 1 1 2 SS Dual Jet S Bend Wand AW29 Accessory Mounting Hardware Four 1 4 20 x 5 8 SS Screws and Washers HP Solution Hose 25 x 1 4 with 1 4 male female quick connects Power Cords 2 15...

Page 5: ... AR51G Gekko Hand Tool AR53 1 1 2 Vacuum Hose Sold per foot No cuffs AH36 2 cuff for 1 1 2 Vac Hose AH46 1 1 2 cuff for 1 1 2 Vac Hose AH42 1 1 2 Hose Connector PVC AH74 HP Solution Hose 1 4 X 25 w M F Quick Connects AH79D 1 4 Male Quick Connect AH102B 1 4 Female Quick Connect AH101B Pump out Hose AH65 Hydro Filter II AC10 Replacement Screen for Hydro Filter II AC10C Metering Tip Kit PDE001 Belt P...

Page 6: ...o the right Make sure that the machine is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug No plug adapter should be used with this machine The power cords supplied with this machine are properly sized to handle the electrical load of this machine and properly grounded as described above Any extension cords used with this machine must be similarly sized with an equal or greater loa...

Page 7: ...bove 130ºF or 54ºC Rinse the solution tank chemical system and pump with fresh water after each day s use Do not allow pump to run dry Always maintain adequate solution level to supply solution pump HP hoses may rupture if worn or damaged Do not use HP solution hoses if hose covering is cut bulging or otherwise damaged Examine HP solution hoses daily and replace or repair hoses as needed Use a Hyd...

Page 8: ...or WC To connect vacuums in parallel 1 Connect the discharge exhaust hose from vacuum 1 to the exhaust pipe on machine base 2 Place the rubber stopper into the vacuum inlet port of vacuum manifold number two 3 Open vacuum gate valve and attach the Gatekeeper to prevent accidental valve closure When connected in parallel both vacuums must be running during cleaning Vacuums cannot be operated indivi...

Page 9: ...um 2 and APO if so equipped Both cords must be connected to separate 230 240 volt 10amp circuits An overloaded circuit will not always trip the circuit breaker immediately but may not provide sufficient voltage for proper operation and the breaker may trip eventually Plug the power cords into two separate outlets with sufficient voltage and an amp rating for the power demands of the MXE 500E conne...

Page 10: ...and the dilution rate can only be changed by changing the metering tip See How to Change the Metering Tip on Page 11 for instructions Chemical Feed Setup Remove the chemical feed hose from the solution tank Make sure float is attached to valve and hanging freely above the bottom of the solution tank Adjust float height to maintain adequate water level Place the end of the chemical feed hose into a...

Page 11: ...with water like viscosity Thicker more viscous chemicals will dilute at a different rate For powdered chemicals a liquid concentrate must be made Mix the concentrate according to the manufacturer s directions and then select the appropriate metering tip Contact your distributor or Hydro Force if you have questions about your chemical Metering Tip Application Chart Metering Tip Kit PDE001 Turquoise...

Page 12: ...ttle to the float valve Unhook the float from the beaded chain on the valve Unsnap the hook from the beaded chain on the float Move the bottle down to decrease the water level Move the bottle up to increase the water level Snap the back onto the float chain hook the float back onto the valve chain Turn the water supply back on If the chemical is not drawing or if the tank is not filling or is over...

Page 13: ...he pump still does not prime or if flow is low or unsteady check the hose from the solution tank to the pump as well as the filter for clogging kinks or restrictions Clean or replace hose and or filter and repeat the priming procedure If you are having trouble with the pump refer to the trouble shooting guide or contact your distributor for advice or assistance 4 Connection of Solution Hose Connec...

Page 14: ...1 2 vacuum hose to the 2 hose barb on the machine With the proper cuff attached to the 25 Vacuum Hose the 25 vacuum hose is then connected to the vacuum connection port on the Nautilus Extreme MXE 500E The other end with the 1 1 2 cuff is connected to the cleaning tool When ready to begin cleaning turn both vacuum switches to the ON position If connected in series the Nautilus Extreme MXE 500E can...

Page 15: ... very economically NO LABOR is involved to spray or spread defoamer it s all automatic Keeps silicone defoamers off the floor where they can cause resoiling problems The Foam Downer is an attachment that allows the vacuum to draw a small amount of defoamer in a constant slow flow into the waste tank of the Nautilus We recommend using a diluted defoaming solution of four ounces of defoamer to one g...

Page 16: ...float switch The pump will turn ON OFF during normal operation Pump will be damaged if allowed to run dry When ready to begin cleaning turn the Waste Pump switch to the ON position If not using the waste pump out the pump out hose does not need to be connected When the recovery tank fills during cleaning the float assembly in the vacuum inlet filter will rise and will automatically shut off the va...

Page 17: ...ose the pressure setting that best meets your type of cleaning Pressure gauge Regulator To increase the solution pressure turn the regulator knob clockwise To decrease the solution pressure turn the regulator knob counter clockwise The maximum pressure setting is 500psi however the highest pressure attained is dependent on the amount of water flow at the tool Smaller jets and lower flow will allow...

Page 18: ...the vacuum hose and solution hose from the machine If water remains in the solution tank use the vacuum hose and vacuum the excess water from the tank If the optional auto fill system was utilized place the chemical feed hose back into the solution tank If the optional Auto waste pump out system was used o Turn the waste pump switch on lift float switch to pump out any remaining water from the rec...

Page 19: ...reme MXE 500E has two sets of cord wraps to hold two 12 3 x 25 power cords Carpet Wand Storage The front of the Nautilus Extreme MXE 500E is designed to hold a S Bend Carpet wand and has two straps to hold it securely Optional strap for larger wands available Other Tool Hose Storage Each side of the Nautilus Extreme MXE 500E has a set of molded in threaded inserts to which holders can be attached ...

Page 20: ...d Clean or replace filter Pulsation Hose from solution tank restricted Repair or replace hose Pump intake hose or fittings leaking Repair or replace hose Tighten clamps or replace fittings Pressure regulator sticking Lube o rings on regulator piston PAGE 33 Pressure regulator faulty Repair or replace pressure regulator PT021 Filter screen or jets plugged on tool Clean out filter or jets Solution t...

Page 21: ...lace vacuum motor hoses Vacuum Valve in wrong Position Check Vacuum Gate Valve Position PAGE 8 Vacuums not connected properly See vacuum connection instructions PAGE 8 Vacuum hose or tool clogged Clean out vacuum hoses and tool Vacuum hoses or cuffs leaking Replace vacuum hoses cuffs connectors as needed Recovery tank full Drain tank Float shutoff filter clogged Clean float shutoff filter Float st...

Page 22: ... connects AH101B AH102B Solution tank Float too heavy Filled with water Replace float overflowing Float chain tangled Make sure float chain free hanging properly Float too high Adjust chain to set float at proper level Water Pressure too high Use pressure regulator on auto fill hose Float valve faulty Repair or replace float valve Chemical Jug Foot valve in Filter stuck Clean out foot valve and fi...

Page 23: ...nect Chemical Jug Denotes Water flow in high pressure hose Denotes Chemical flow Denotes by pass water flow from pressure regulator Denotes incoming water flow Nautilus Extreme MXE 500 Solution Flow Path Optional Auto Fill Float Valve Assembly Optional Auto Fill Inlet Quick Connect ...

Page 24: ...am Nautilus Extreme MXE 500 Wiring Diagram Cord 1 VAC 1 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP Machine Base COOLING FAN 2 VAC1 VAC 2 CORD 1 B L U E B L U E G R E E N O R A N G E SOLUTION PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER 5AMP ORANGE EMI FILTER COOLING FAN 1 ...

Page 25: ...25 VAC 1 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP Machine Base VAC 2 PUMP OUT VAC 2 CIRCUIT BREAKER 5AMP Nautilus Extreme MXE 500 Wiring Diagram Cord 2 FLOAT SWITCH EMI FILTER C O R D 2 ...

Page 26: ...p Switch Power from Cord 2 Do not turn Waste Pump Switch ON unless a hose is connected to the Pump out Outlet port If the Float switch is down the pump will not turn on when the switch is turned on When the water level gets high enough the Float switch will turn the waste pump on and off again when the level drops Vacuum 1 Power from Cord 1 When the switch is turned to the ON position power is sup...

Page 27: ...wer cords Failure to do so may result in severe personal injury or death OPERATION INTERVAL Page CLEAN CHEMICAL FEED FILTER FOOT VALVE Daily After Each Job 28 CLEAN VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY SCREEN Daily After Each Job 28 CLEAN HYDRO FILTER II Daily After Each Job 29 RINSE OUT RECOVERY TANK Daily 29 CLEAN WASTE PUMP OUT PUMP Daily 30 FLUSH SOLUTION TANK AND PUMP Daily 30 CLEAN PUMP INLET FILTER Week...

Page 28: ...tors Operating the Nautilus Extreme MXE 500E without the Vacuum Shutoff Assembly or with a poorly maintained assembly will greatly decrease the life of the vacuum motors and will void the warranty If debris builds up on this filter it will reduce the vacuum air flow and may cause a significant decrease in the rate of water recovery If debris prevents the float from moving or seating against the Fi...

Page 29: ...Hydro Filter II with clean water Examine the o ring lid seal and replace as needed Re install the new or cleaned screen Screw the lid back onto the body and turn clockwise to tighten RINSE OUT RECOVERY TANK Build up of fine silt sand and other debris in the recovery tank can damage the Drain Valve and Waste Pump if so equipped Hair and fibers in the recovery tank can clog the vacuum filter and Pum...

Page 30: ...ds 1 2 plugged in connect a solution hose to the solution outlet female quick connect The other end of the hose should have an open quick connect or no quick connect to allow full flow out of the hose Direct the open end of the hose into the recovery tank vacuum barb Turn one or both of the vacuums ON and turn the solution pump ON Let the pump run until most of the water has been pumped out of the...

Page 31: ...ecovery tank Close the drain valve and dispose of the water CLEAN PUMP INLET FILTER A restricted Pump Inlet Filter can prevent the solution pump from providing adequate pressure for cleaning A restriction or air leak on the pump inlet hose can also damage the solution pump check valves and plunger seals To examine the filter open the solution tank lid on the front of the machine The filter is in t...

Page 32: ...as been drawn through the proportioner and mixed with the incoming water The metering tip can be removed from the proportioner to speed up the process Once the rinse solution has been drawn through the proportioner turn off the water faucet and disconnect the Auto Fill Water Supply Hose Plug in Cords connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum barb turn on one or both vacuums and use the vacuum hose to ...

Page 33: ...ine Piston and Seal Replace as needed 6 Use a synthetic grease with Teflon such as Ultra Slick or Super Lube to lubricate the seal on the regulator piston 7 Place the piston back into the opening on the regulator body 8 Place the Spring Plate on top of the piston Concave side toward piston 9 Place the spring back into the handle and thread the handle back onto the regulator body Spring Plate Regul...

Page 34: ...for deep scratches Deep scratches will allow water to flow past gaskets and leak from valve Replace valve if needed Examine the gaskets and replace if cut torn or deformed Raised rounded side of gasket goes toward valve slide Larger flat sides seat on ring on flange and outlet adapter Sand and debris will collect in the bottom of the valve body and prevent the slide from going down and seating pro...

Page 35: ...ator knob counter clockwise to lower the pressure to 100psi or lower Applying high pressure over 100psi to the Auto Fill system will cause damage to the Float valve and chemical proportioning mechanism 3 Turn the solution pump switch to the ON position and allow the anti freeze to circulate for 5 10 minutes Mix and add more anti freeze solution as needed For machines with the optional Auto Fill Sy...

Page 36: ...36 Parts Replacementpartsavailableforrepairof yourNautilusExtremeMXE 500E Section 3 KIT A PT054 KIT B PT055 KIT C PT056 NAUTILUS HP PUMP AP61 PARTS ASSEMBLY ...

Page 37: ... BOX 2 6 CRANKCASE 1 7 PLUNGER GUIDE 2 8 HEAD BOLT 6 9 MOUNT BOLT 4 10 WASHER FLAT M6 STAINLESS STEEL 10 NS PUMP COMPLETE WITH MOTOR 1 AP61 NS PUMP COMPLETE WITHOUT MOTOR 1 PT065 NS MOTOR 1 2 HP M18 1 PT068 PUMPTEC 207V PUMP AP61 OPTIONAL AUTO FILL ASSEMBLY M013 AH102B BR282A NM5751 NM5740 Float Valve Assembly See Parts Breakdown on Next Page BR286 BR282A NM5751 BR286 BR138 ...

Page 38: ...38 OPTIONAL AUTO FILL FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY NM5740 ...

Page 39: ...39 DESCRIPTION 1 REGULATOR BODY 2 SS SEAT O RING PT020S 3 PISTON AND SEAL PT020A 4 SPRING PLATE 5 SPRING 6 BRASS KNOB 7 REGULATOR COMPLETE PT021 7 2 7 6 5 4 3 PRESSURE REGULATOR PT021 ...

Page 40: ...40 Pump Out Pump PARTS ASSEMBLY ...

Page 41: ...41 1 2 10 11 4 3 5 4 3 7 6 8 9 8 9 8 9 8 9 39 12 2 ...

Page 42: ...42 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 19A 8 20 21 22 23 23A 24 25 32 32 37 38 39 40 40 55 56 40 41 41A 9 CONTROL PANEL REAR VIEW BASE BASE SKIRT HINGE SCREWS 55 56 113 9 ...

Page 43: ...43 27 27A 28 29 29 31 31 9 9 32 32 35 37 1 39 13 14 14A 30 30 26 REAR VIEW BASE BASE SKIRT RECOVERY TANK VACUUM PLUG ASSEMBLY 109 106 107 108 38 36 79 ...

Page 44: ...44 32 32 43 46 37 44 46 45 52 53 TOP VIEW OF BASE 3 58 59 39 55 56 55 56 3 58 59 110 9 50 51 51 47 9 54 64 ...

Page 45: ...45 51 49 47 47 47 47 47A 47A 52 37 9 54 64 9 54 64 52 VACUUM MOUNTS CONNECTIONS 45 3 58 59 48 49 49 52 46 46 9 54 64 107 106 108 109 81 51 9 50 ...

Page 46: ...46 60 57 44 68 112 68 45 BOTTOM VIEW OF BASE PUMP 3 58 59 67 69 3 58 59 37 9 54 64 9 54 64 112 61 62 63 55 60 39 56 55 3 58 59 57 118 ...

Page 47: ...47 9 41 2 BOTTOM VIEW SOLUTION TANK BASE SKIRT 72 1 73 9 9 8 8 39 74 75 76 77 77 30 30 35 117 31 36 79 75 116 ...

Page 48: ...48 2 39 1 72 73 73 67 9 30 31 82 83 2 83 82 84 INSIDE SOLUTION TANK BOTTOM VIEW SOLUTION TANK ...

Page 49: ...49 85 86 87 101 86 102 1 VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY INSIDE RECOVERY TANK WITHOUT OPTIONAL PUMP OUT 85 87 111 ...

Page 50: ... 87 91 92 94 96 99 9 41A 97 98 100 101 86 102 103 PUMP OUT CORD OUTLET FITTINGS LOCATED BEHIND CONTROL PANEL VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY INSIDE RECOVERY TANK WITH OPTIONAL PUMP OUT 85 87 95 112 111 93 1 114 115 94 ...

Page 51: ...51 92 91 95 94 112 13 14 14A 104 105 1 39 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT CONNECTIONS ...

Page 52: ...52 122 34 79 78 34 79 121 39 123 124 125 2 1 120 32 121 119 39 126 ...

Page 53: ...CORD WRAP BRACKET QTY 2 10 NM5840 WAND HOLDER STRAP LONG TOP STRAP 30 NM5014 WASHER LOCK SS 11 NM5844 WAND HOLDER BUCKLE 31 NM4063 SCREW 20 X SOCHD SS 12 NM5842 WAND HOLDER STRAP SHORT BOTTOM STRAP 32 NM5722 WHEEL 12 with HUB CAP 13 BR319 ADAPTER MPT X MGH NS NM5010 AXLE CAP PUSH NUT 14 BR325 GARDEN HOSE CAP 33 14A BR600 GARDEN HOSE WASHER 34 NM6125 SCREW 6 32 X 2 50 PPH SS NS AH68 BARB 2 X 2 MPT ...

Page 54: ... NM5142 SCREW 6 X PPH SS QTY 6 52 PA051 HOSE CLAMP 2 2 75 78 53 NM5705X DECAL VAC CONNECTION 79 NM4031 NUT 6 32 NYLOCK SS 54 NM5141 SCREW 20 X 3 25 SOCHD SS 80 NM5124 SCREW 8 32 X PPH SS 55 NM5793 NUT 8 32 NYLOCK SS 81 NM4472 HOSE CLAMP W THUMB SCREW 56 NM5124 SCREW 8 32 X PPH SS 82 NM5098 BULKHEAD FITTING 3 8 57 NM5752C LATCH SLIDE QTY 2 83 BR284 ELBOW 90DEG 3 8 STREET 58 NM5120 SCREW 5 16 18 X 3...

Page 55: ...S 103 NM5051 STRAIN RELIEF WATER TIGHT NS NM5025 RIVET VAC HOSE END 104 BR278 ELBOW 45DEG STREET NS NM5713 ADAPTER 2 FPT X HSLIP ABS 105 BR049 BARB X FPT NS NM5709 SPACER UNLOADER MOUNT 106 PHY106 028 RUBBER VACUUM PLUG NS NM5794 SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 HXHD SS 107 NM4263 SCREW TEK 10 X 5 8 SS NS NM5703 WIRING HARNESS UPPER 108 NM4460 CABLE NS NM5701 WIRING HARNESS LOWER 109 NM4462 SLEEVE 7 CABLE CLAMP ...

Page 56: ...OIL NM5086 SOLD PER INCH 32 BOTH ENDS HOSE CLAMP SOLUTION HOSE PRIME VALVE TO REC TANK 3 8 ID CLEAR COIL NM5082 SOLD PER INCH 27 BOTH ENDS HOSE CLAMP HP HOSE 1 PUMP TO UNLOADER HP PULSE SOLD ASSEMBLED 57 BOTH ENDS 3 8 MS HP HOSE 2 PUMP TO GAUGE HP PULSE SOLD ASSEMBLED 60 GAUGE END MS PUMP END 3 8 MS HP HOSE 3 UNLOADER TO HP HOSE 4 HP PULSE SOLD ASSEMBLED 17 ITEM PH505 UNLOADER END 3 8 MS JOINT END...

Page 57: ...anty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper operation lack of maintenance unauthorized modification chemical incompatibility misuse abuse or exposure to freezing temperature conditions It does not cover normal wear items such as o rings valve seals pump seals hoses jets cords batteries or other items which require replacement as a result of ordinary usage To obtain warranty service for...

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