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#LMANN08  Revised: 01-29-2015 

 

Nautilus MX3-200 
Operating Manual 

Summary of Contents for MX3-200

Page 1: ...1 LMANN08 Revised 01 29 2015 Nautilus MX3 200 Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...nections 8 Electrical Supply 9 Water Supply Chemicals 10 Solution Hose Pump Priming 12 Vacuum Hose 13 Foam Downer 14 Pump Out System 15 Shutdown Procedures 17 Accessory Storage 18 Troubleshooting 19 S...

Page 3: ...rly 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 A...

Page 4: ...ard 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...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...arallel 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 va...

Page 9: ...p circuits Use of the MX3 200 with the optional heater will require operation on two 20amp circuits 20amp circuits are usually found in kitchens and bathrooms An overloaded circuit will not always tri...

Page 10: ...ed 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 fee...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 increas...

Page 13: ...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 procedu...

Page 14: ...t the 1 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 MX3 200 The othe...

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: ...as 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 t...

Page 17: ...Disconnect 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...

Page 18: ...has two sets of cord wraps to hold two 12 3 x 50 power cords Carpet Wand Storage The front of the MX3 200 is designed to hold a S Bend Carpet wand and has two straps to hold it securely Optional stra...

Page 19: ...r 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 replace fittings Pressure regu...

Page 20: ...ce lid or gasket NM5718 or NM5718A Drain valve open Close valve Drain valve leaking Repair or replace drain valve PEA11 Vacuum motor hoses loose leaking Reconnect or replace vacuum motor hoses Vacuum...

Page 21: ...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 floa...

Page 22: ...k Connect Chemical Jug Denotes Water flow in high pressure hose Denotes Chemical flow Denotes by pass water flow from pressure regulator Denotes incoming water flow MX3 200 Solution Flow Path Optional...

Page 23: ...23 M1200 Wiring Diagram MX3 200 Wiring Diagram Cord 1...

Page 24: ...24 MX3 200 Wiring Diagram Cord 2...

Page 25: ...ch Power from Cord 2 Do not turn Waste Pump Switch ON unless a hose 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 pr...

Page 26: ...switches or power 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 27 CLEAN VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEM...

Page 27: ...acuum motors Operating the MX3 200 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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...UMP 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 solutio...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...e 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 gas...

Page 33: ...position and perform the pump priming procedure When the pump is primed allow the anti freeze to circulate for 5 10 minutes Mix and add more anti freeze solution as needed For machines with the optio...

Page 34: ...34 Parts Replacementpartsavailableforrepairof yourMX3 200 Section 3 KIT A PT022 KIT B PT051 KIT C PT030 MX3 200 PUMP AP51 PARTS ASSEMBLY 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 5 9 9 3 8 7 6 6...

Page 35: ...20X1 SHCS SS 7 MOUNT BOLT 4 BOLT 1 4 20X2 1 2 SHCS SS 8 WASHER FLAT M6 STAINLESS STEEL 10 WSH FLAT M6 SS 9 NUT 20 NYLOCK HEAD BOLT 6 NUT 1 4 20 NYLOCK ZP NS PUMP COMPLETE WITH MOTOR 1 AP51 NS PUMP WI...

Page 36: ...36 OPTIONAL AUTO FILL ASSEMBLY M013 NM5740 Float Valve Assembly See Parts Breakdown on Next Page BR286 BR286 BR138 NM5751 NM5751 BR282A AH102B BR282A...

Page 37: ...37 OPTIONAL AUTO FILL FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY NM5740...

Page 38: ...38 Optional Pump Out Pump AP37 PARTS ASSEMBLY...

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

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

Page 41: ...41 27 27A 28 29 29 31 31 9 9 32 32 33 34 35 38 37 1 39 30 30 26 REAR VIEW BASE BASE SKIRT RECOVERY TANK Shown with optional Pump Out VACUUM PLUG ASSEMBLY 109 106 107 108 36 36A 103...

Page 42: ...42 32 32 43 44 37 46 46 47 48 9 30 50 53 TOP VIEW OF BASE 3 58 59 55 56 55 56 45 9 64 66 65 60 106 3 58 59 110 110 19 47 51 52...

Page 43: ...43 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 47A 47...

Page 44: ...44 9 54 45 44 67 69 PUMP REGULATOR BOTTOM VIEW OF BASE 71 32 104 65 52 60 60 3 59 37 39 57 55 56 61 62 9 54 63 55 3 59 61 62 115 9 64 66 68 37 51...

Page 45: ...45 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 2 114 14 113 31 80 55...

Page 46: ...46 2 39 1 73 73 70 9 30 31 82 2 83 82 84 INSIDE SOLUTION TANK BOTTOM VIEW SOLUTION TANK 9 30 31 88 68 69 89 51 90 100 72 79...

Page 47: ...47 101 102 VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY 91 86 92 86 87 81 INSIDE RECOVERY TANK WITH OPTIONAL PUMP OUT FILTER IN PLACE INSIDE RECOVERY TANK VACUUM SHUTOFF AND OPTIONAL PUMP OUT FILTER REMOVED 87 85 111 87...

Page 48: ...48 96 91 97 9 94 105 93 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT CONNECTIONS 99 95 112 112...

Page 49: ...49 FLOW 81 92 91 99 96 97 105 13 14A 14 95 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT PARTS 1 39 9 97 9 112...

Page 50: ...CK SS 10 NM5840 WAND HOLDER STRAP LONG TOP STRAP 31 NM4063 SCREW 20 X SOCHD SS 11 NM5844 WAND HOLDER BUCKLE 32 NM5722 WHEEL 12 with HUB CAP 12 NM5842 WAND HOLDER STRAP SHORT BOTTOM STRAP NS NM5010 AXL...

Page 51: ...H SS QTY 6 52 PA051 HOSE CLAMP 2 2 75 78 NM5756 FAN GUARD WIRE FORMED 53 NM5705 DECAL VAC CONNECTION 79 NM5025 RIVET VAC HOSE END 54 NM5133 SCREW 20 X 2 00 SOCHD SS 80 NM5124 SCREW 8 32 X PPH SS 55 NM...

Page 52: ...N NS NM5434 6 INTERNAL STAR WASHER Control Panel Ground Lug 100 NA2250 HOSE CLAMP NS SERIAL NUMBER PLATE WITH FOUR RIVETS 101 NM5735 FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY NS NM5933 3 16 INT STAR WASHER Cooling Fan Grou...

Page 53: ...ENDS HOSE CLAMP PH07 SOLUTION HOSE 2 REGULATOR TO SOLUTION TANK 3 8 ID CLEAR COIL NM5082 SOLD PER INCH 20 BOTH ENDS HOSE CLAMP NA2250 SOLUTION HOSE 3 PUMP TO HP HOSE 3 8 ID LP HOSE NM4340 SOLD PER INC...

Page 54: ...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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