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Nautilus MX500HE
Operating Manual

Summary of Contents for HYDRO-FORCE MX500HE

Page 1: ...1 LMANN13 Revised 02 16 2018 Nautilus MX500HE Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...rical Supply 9 Water Supply Chemicals 10 Solution Hose Pump Priming 13 Heater Vacuum Hose 14 Foam Downer 15 Pump Out System 16 Pressure Adjustments 17 Shutdown Procedures 18 Accessory Storage 19 Troub...

Page 3: ...ne 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 legi...

Page 4: ...wide open 10 75amp full load 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 Ca...

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...

Page 6: ...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 ar...

Page 7: ...ove 130 F or 54 C 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...

Page 8: ...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 t...

Page 9: ...rs solution pump and the 1750W heater 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 ev...

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 soluti...

Page 11: ...ith 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 dir...

Page 12: ...tle 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 inc...

Page 13: ...e 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 pr...

Page 14: ...y reducing 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 Vacu...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...he pressure 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 t...

Page 18: ...an the filter as needed Replacement filter screens are available AC10C Disconnect the vacuum hose and solution hose from the machine If water remains in the solution tank use the vacuum hose and vacuu...

Page 19: ...500HE has two sets of cord wraps to hold two 12 3 x 25 power cords Carpet Wand Storage The front of the MX500HE is designed to hold a S Bend Carpet wand and has two straps to hold it securely Optional...

Page 20: ...replace filter 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...

Page 21: ...e 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 s...

Page 22: ...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 PDE100 11P water Overflowing Water Not Fault...

Page 23: ...es incoming water flow MX500HE Solution Flow Path Solution Tank Pump AP52 Gauge Filter Pressure Regulator PT021 Outlet Quick Connect Chemical Jug Optional Auto Fill Float Valve Assembly Optional Auto...

Page 24: ...1200 Wiring Diagram MX500HE Wiring Diagram Cord 1 VAC 1 HEATER PUMP OUT SOL PUMP Machine Base COOLING FAN VAC1 VAC 2 SOLUTION PUMP PUMP OUT HEATER 1750W 1 CIRCUIT 12GA 5AMP BREAKER EMI FILTER CORD 1 V...

Page 25: ...25 MX500HE Wiring Diagram Cord 2 VAC 1 HEATER PUMP OUT SOL PUMP Machine Base COOLING FAN VAC1 VAC2 VAC 2 SOLUTION PUMP PUMP OUT HEATER 1750W 1 CIRCUIT 5AMP BREAKER C O R D 2 EMI FILTER...

Page 26: ...e is 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...

Page 27: ...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 29 CLEAN VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY SCREEN Daily After...

Page 28: ...acuum motors Operating the MX500HE 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 bui...

Page 29: ...h 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 30: ...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 31: ...overy 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 restricti...

Page 32: ...s 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...

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 t...

Page 34: ...or 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...

Page 35: ...ause damage to 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 extr...

Page 36: ...36 Parts Replacementpartsavailableforrepairof yourMX500HE Section 3 KIT A PT054 KIT B PT055 KIT C PT056...

Page 37: ...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 AP52 NS PUMP COMPLETE WITHOUT MOTOR 1 PT065 NS MOTOR 1 PT066 PUMPTEC 207 PUMP AP52...

Page 38: ...38 OPTIONAL AUTO FILL ASSEMBLY M013 NM5740 Float Valve Assembly See Parts Breakdown on Next Page BR286 BR286 BR138 NM5751 NM5751 BR282A AH102B BR282A...

Page 39: ...39 OPTIONAL AUTO FILL FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY NM5740...

Page 40: ...40 Pump Out Pump AP37F PARTS ASSEMBLY...

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

Page 42: ...42 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 19A 8 9 21 22 23 23A 24 25 32 32 37 38 39 55 56 40 9 CONTROL PANEL REAR VIEW BASE BASE SKIRT HINGE SCREWS 100 104 41 41A 55 56 20 40 40...

Page 43: ...43 27 27A 28 29 29 31 31 9 9 32 32 34 35 38 37 1 39 13 14 14A 30 30 26 REAR VIEW BASE BASE SKIRT RECOVERY TANK VACUUM PLUG ASSEMBLY 109 106 107 108 36 79...

Page 44: ...44 32 44 37 46 47 48 9 50 52 51 53 TOP VIEW OF BASE 3 58 59 52 114 55 56 55 56 106 32 39 43 3 58 59 115 51 9 50 46 109 3 59 118 117 88...

Page 45: ...45 48 49 49 47 47 47A 47A 47 47A 51 51 37 9 54 64 9 54 64 9 54 64 52 VACUUM MOUNTS CONNECTIONS 47 47A...

Page 46: ...46 44 67 117 PUMP BOTTOM VIEW OF BASE 68 112 60 60 3 59 37 39 61 62 57 56 9 54 9 54 63 55 3 59 61 62 120...

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 78 34 36 36A 30 30 2 118 119 31 80 55...

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: ...49 101 102 VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY 91 86 92 86 87 INSIDE RECOVERY TANK WITH OPTIONAL PUMP OUT FILTER IN PLACE INSIDE RECOVERY TANK VACUUM SHUTOFF AND OPTIONAL PUMP OUT FILTER REMOVED 87 85 116 103 81...

Page 50: ...50 96 91 97 9 94 105 93 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT CONNECTIONS 99 95 117 117...

Page 51: ...51 FLOW 81 92 91 99 96 9 97 105 13 14A 14 95 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT PARTS 1 39 117 9 97...

Page 52: ...52 HEATER PARTS 42 42A 98 114 110 71 113 114...

Page 53: ...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...

Page 54: ...INAL BLOCK 10 SPACE 52 PA051 HOSE CLAMP 2 2 75 77 NM5142 SCREW 6 X PPH SS QTY 6 53 NM5705 DECAL VAC CONNECTION 78 NM5756 FAN GUARD WIRE FORMED 54 NM5133 SCREW 20 X 2 00 SOCHD SS 79 NM4031 NUT 6 32 NYL...

Page 55: ...H DUAL SPST NS NM5792 WASHER 5 16 FLAT FENDER 101 NM5735 FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY NS NM5703H WIRING HARNESS UPPER 102 NM5741F FLOAT VACUUM SHUTOFF NS NM5701H WIRING HARNESS LOWER 103 NM5051 STRAIN RELIEF W...

Page 56: ...5086 SOLD PER INCH 32 BOTH ENDS HOSE CLAMP PH07 SOLUTION HOSE PRIME VALVE TO REC TANK 3 8 ID CLEAR COIL NM5082 SOLD PER INCH 27 BOTH ENDS HOSE CLAMP NA2250 HP HOSE 1 PUMP TO REGULATOR HP PULSE SOLD AS...

Page 57: ...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 c...

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