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Problem 

Cause 

Solution 

Tool won't 

Jets clogged 

Clean out or replace jets 

spray - low or  Inline filter clogged 

Clean out or replace filter  

uneven spray  Jets worn 

Replace jets 

  

Jets not aligned properly 

Re-align jets 

  

Tool valve faulty 

Repair or replace valve 

  

Quick connects or hoses restricted  Clean out or replace quick connects and/or hoses 

 

 

 

Solution Tank   Water source turned off 

Turn on faucet or find other water source 

not filling 

Float not on valve arm 

Reconnect float to valve arm - Adjust to proper height/level 

  

Float valve faulty  

Repair or replace float valve  

  

Water hose restricted 

Un-kink, clean out or replace hose 

 

Water Pressure too high 

Use pressure regulator on auto-fill hose  

  

Quick connects faulty 

Clean out or replace quick connects   

  

  

  

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 filter 

Filling with  

Foot valve in Filter faulty 

Replace foot valve and filter  

water - 

 

 

Overflowing 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Not 

Faulty switches or internal wiring 

Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed * 

Getting Hot 

Temperature Switch faulty 

Replace Temperature Switch On Heater 

 

Water Being used too fast 

Re-jet wand – Slow the flow - Take extra drying strokes 

 

Heater switch is OFF 

Turn Heater Switch ON. 

 

Heater  Faulty 

Replace Heater  

 

: To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury repairs to wiring should only be 

performed by experienced service technicians. 

  If you are not experienced in checking electrical wiring contact your nearest authorized service 

 

center to perform tests and repairs to wiring and switches. 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact your distributor for additional troubleshooting 

assistance, to order parts, or for advice and assistance in 

performing necessary repairs. 

Summary of Contents for HYDRO-FORCE MX1200M

Page 1: ...1 Revised 04 26 22 Nautilus Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...m Connections 11 Electrical Supply 12 Water Supply Chemicals 13 Solution Hose Pump Priming 15 Heater Vacuum Hose 17 Foam Downer 18 Pump Out System 19 Pressure Adjustments 20 Shutdown Procedures 21 Acc...

Page 3: ...te 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 mai...

Page 4: ...Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 3 Stage Vacuum Flow Rate CFM 97 CFM 97 CFM 99 CFM 99 CFM Vacuum Lift in H2O 131 in H2O 131 in H2O 188 in H2O 188 in H2O Solution Pump 100 psi 1 3 GPM 200 psi 2 0 GPM 200 psi 2 0...

Page 5: ...H2O 131 in H2O 131 inH2O 188 in H2O 131 in H2O 188 in H2O Solution Pump 500 psi 2 5 GPM 500 psi 2 5 GPM 500 psi 2 5 GPM 500 psi 2 5 GPM 1200 psi 2 2 GPM 1200 psi 2 2 GPM Heater 1750 W 1750 W Auto Fil...

Page 6: ...2 CFM 142 CFM 142 CFM Vacuum Lift in H2O 235 in H2O 235 in H2O 235 in H2O 235 in H2O Solution Pump 100 psi 1 3 GPM 500 psi 2 5 GPM 500 psi 2 5 GPM 500 psi 2 5 GPM Heater Auto Fill Pump Out APO Optiona...

Page 7: ...male quick connects Pump Priming Hose 12 x 1 4 with 1 4 male quick connect Power Cords 2 25 x 12gauge with male female plug ends Electrical 1750W Heater Optional Dual Circuit Indicator 5amp Pump Circu...

Page 8: ...cuff for 1 1 2 Vac Hose 1655 0853 1 1 2 cuff for 1 1 2 Vac Hose A64334 1 1 2 Hose Connector PVC 1685 0176 HP Solution Hose 1 4 X 25 w M F Quick Connects 1625 2417 1 4 Male Quick Connect 1626 0325 1 4...

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Page 10: ...n 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 desc...

Page 11: ...s above 130 F 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 hos...

Page 12: ...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 v...

Page 13: ...on and the breaker will trip eventually Plug the two power cords into two outlets from different circuits If the Dual Circuit Indicator green light fails to light you may be on the same circuit and ma...

Page 14: ...d by the metering tip 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...

Page 15: ...rates are based on chemicals 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 accor...

Page 16: ...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 in...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...g the amount of time the wand is sprayed Taking additional drying stokes without spraying water between spraying strokes will help increase the potential temperature rise 6 Connection of Vacuum Hoses...

Page 19: ...ically 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 t...

Page 20: ...the Waste Pump switch is turned ON It is made to run continuously while cleaning as this type diaphragm pump can run dry without damage When ready to begin cleaning turn the Waste Pump switch to the...

Page 21: ...e setting that best meets your type of cleaning Pressure gauge Regulator Unloader To increase the solution pressure turn the regulator knob clockwise To decrease the solution pressure turn the regulat...

Page 22: ...the filter as needed Replacement filter screens are available 1668 0694 Disconnect the vacuum hose and solution hose from the machine If water remains in the solution tank use the vacuum hose and vac...

Page 23: ...utilus has two sets of cord wraps to hold two 12 3 x 25 power cords Carpet Wand Storage The front of the Nautilus is designed to hold a S Bend Carpet wand and has two straps to hold it securely Option...

Page 24: ...Pulsation Solution inlet filter plugged Clean or replace filter Hose from solution tank restricted Repair or replace hose Pump intake hose or fittings leaking Repair or replace hose Tighten clamps or...

Page 25: ...y tank lid gasket damaged Replace gasket Drain valve open Close valve Drain valve leaking Repair or replace drain valve Vacuum motor hoses loose leaking Reconnect or replace vacuum motor hoses Vacuum...

Page 26: ...y 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...

Page 27: ...y pass water flow from pressure regulator Denotes incoming water flow Nautilus Solution Flow Path Solution Tank Pump Gauge Filter Pressure Regulator Outlet Quick Connect Chemical Jug Optional Auto Fil...

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Page 60: ...connected to the Pump out Outlet port For pump protection there is a pressure switch which will turn the waste pump off if the pressure in the discharge line gets too high as it would if the pump was...

Page 61: ...ds 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...

Page 62: ...acuum motors Operating the Nautilus 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 bu...

Page 63: ...th 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...

Page 64: ...USH SOLUTION TANK AND PUMP Pour two or three gallons of clean water into the solution tank With Cords 1 2 plugged in connect the pump prime hose to the solution outlet female quick connect Direct the...

Page 65: ...EAN 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 so...

Page 66: ...een 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 pr...

Page 67: ...amine 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...

Page 68: ...slide 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...

Page 69: ...69 OPTIONAL AUTO FILL ASSEMBLY M013 1664 2011 Float Valve Assembly See Parts Breakdown on Next Page 1658 0173 1658 0173 1631 0892 1675 3865 1675 3865 1628 3549 1626 0325 1628 3549...

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Page 71: ...o the Float valve and chemical proportioning mechanism 4 Turn the solution pump switch to the ON position and perform the pump priming procedure Hold the priming valve open for a few extra seconds to...

Page 72: ...72 Parts 4 6 7 7A 3 5 1 Section 3 8 9 12 39 2 10 11...

Page 73: ...73 x x 15 16 17 21 22 24 25 32 38 39 9 CONTROL PANEL REAR VIEW BASE BASE SKIRT HINGE SCREWS 100 104 41 41A 20 40 8 9 19 19A 37 32 55 56 18 23 23A...

Page 74: ...74 28 29 31 32 32 34 35 38 37 30 26 REAR VIEW BASE BASE SKIRT RECOVERY TANK VACUUM PLUG ASSEMBLY 109 106 107 108 36 79 29 9 1 27 27A 33 14 14A 13 39...

Page 75: ...75 52 TOP VIEW OF BASE 55 56 39 3 58 59 46 48 47 114 44 37 46 3 59 117 118 Pump Mounting Hardware 51 9 50 109 53...

Page 76: ...76 47 47 47 47A 51 51 37 9 54 64 VACUUM MOUNTS CONNECTIONS 52 47A 49 49 48...

Page 77: ...77 117 PUMP BOTTOM VIEW OF BASE 68 112 57 56 61 62 9 54 63 55 60 3 59 39 37 121 44 67...

Page 78: ...78 BOTTOM VIEW SOLUTION TANK BASE SKIRT 80 55 36 36A 78 34 39 9 41...

Page 79: ...79 2 73 INSIDE SOLUTION TANK BOTTOM VIEW SOLUTION TANK 1 72 9 30 31 82 67 39 83 82 2 84 83...

Page 80: ...80 101 102 VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY 92 86 87 INSIDE RECOVERY TANK WITH OPTIONAL PUMP OUT FILTER IN PLACE INSIDE RECOVERY TANK VACUUM SHUTOFF AND OPTIONAL PUMP OUT FILTER REMOVED 81 86 87 85 116 91...

Page 81: ...81 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT CONNECTIONS 95 105 93 96 94 97 9 89 91 99...

Page 82: ...82 FLOW 81 92 91 99 96 9 97 105 13 14A 14 95 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT PARTS 1 39 9 97 89...

Page 83: ...83 HEATER PARTS 42 42A 98 114 71...

Page 84: ...84 Pump Out Pump PARTS ASSEMBLY...

Page 85: ...85 Internal Pump Out...

Page 86: ...86 Extreme Vacuum Base Fans...

Page 87: ...87 Extreme Vacuum Motors and 500 PSI Pump...

Page 88: ...08D DECAL SWITCH PLATE MX3 200H 10 1653 2020 WAND HOLDER STRAP LONG TOP STRAP NM5708E DECAL SWITCH PLATE MXE 200 11 1655 2022 WAND HOLDER BUCKLE 1677 3766 DECAL SWITCH PLATE MX3 1200 12 1654 2021 WAND...

Page 89: ...2604 SCREW 20 X HXHD SS 78 1633 2734 FAN GUARD WIRE FORMED 41A 1699 2404 NUT 20 NYLOCK 79 1695 2309 NUT 6 32 NYLOCK SS 42 1609 2114 SCREW 10 24 x PPH SS 80 1690 2809 SCREW 8 32 X PPH SS 52 1602 2218 H...

Page 90: ...46 WIRE MOUNT BASE 104 1649 2023 SWITCH PANEL PLUG 132 1607 2112 3 16 INT STAR WASHER SS FAN GROUND WIRE CONNECT 105 1657 2721 BARB X FPT 133 1686 3767 COOLING FAN 120MM 106 1681 2808 RUBBER VACUUM PL...

Page 91: ...OUNT NS 2664 2001 UNIVERSAL WIRING HARNESS NS 1677 3463 DECAL POWER PRIME VALVE NS 1678 3464 DECAL DUAL CIRCUIT LIGHT NS NM5711 DECAL NAUTILUS SIDE NS 1604 4176 KIT DUAL CIRCUIT WIRING NS 1693 2408 SC...

Page 92: ...king a replacement high pressure hose Low pressure hoses clear can be obtained through your distributor Please be ready to describe the length and ID of the hose that you need to replace Information t...

Page 93: ...ly 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 nor...

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