Nautilus MX3-500 User Manual Download

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REVISED: 01-29-2015
LMANN05

MX3-500

Nautilus
Operating Manual

Summary of Contents for MX3-500

Page 1: ...1 REVISED 01 29 2015 LMANN05 MX3 500 Nautilus 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: ...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: ...dard 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: ...e 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 Connec...

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: ...rloaded circuit will not always trip the circuit breaker immediately but it may not provide sufficient voltage for proper operation and the breaker may trip eventually Plug the two power cords into tw...

Page 10: ...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 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: ...educing 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...

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: ...clean 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 v...

Page 19: ...3 500 has two sets of cord wraps to hold two 12 3 x 25 power cords Carpet Wand Storage The front of the MX3 500 is designed to hold a S Bend Carpet wand and has two straps to hold it securely Optional...

Page 20: ...n 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 replace fittings...

Page 21: ...d Replace gasket NM5718 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 Valve in wr...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...ter flow from pressure regulator Denotes incoming water flow MX3 500 Solution Flow Path Solution Tank Pump AP52 Gauge Filter Pressure Regulator PT021 Outlet Quick Connect Chemical Jug Optional Auto Fi...

Page 24: ...ng Diagram MX3 500 Wiring Diagram Cord 1 VAC 1 HEATER PUMP OUT SOL PUMP Machine Base COOLING FAN Dual Circuit Indicator VAC1 VAC2 VAC 2 SOLUTION PUMP PUMP OUT HEATER 1750W 1 CIRCUIT CORD 1 12GA 12 3 1...

Page 25: ...MX3 500 Wiring Diagram Cord 2 VAC 1 HEATER PUMP OUT SOL PUMP Machine Base COOLING FAN Dual Circuit Indicator VAC1 VAC2 VAC 2 SOLUTION PUMP PUMP OUT HEATER 1750W 1 CIRCUIT CORD 2 12 3 10AMP BREAKER 12...

Page 26: ...ed to the vacuum motor 2 Stage Vacuum Cooling Fan Power from Cord 1 The cooling fan is not controlled by any switch As soon as Cord 1 is plugged in the cooling fan will turn on to exhaust air from the...

Page 27: ...rds 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 Afte...

Page 28: ...acuum motors Operating the MX3 500 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: ...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 che...

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: ...mine 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 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: ...ge 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 extra seconds...

Page 36: ...36 Parts Replacementpartsavailableforrepairof yourMX3 500 Section 3 KIT A PT054 KIT B PT055 KIT C PT056 MX3 500 PUMP AP52 PARTS ASSEMBLY...

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 Optional Pump Out Pump AP37 PARTS ASSEMBLY...

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

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

Page 43: ...43 27 27A 28 29 29 31 31 9 9 32 32 33 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 32 43 44 37 46 46 50 47 48 9 51 53 TOP VIEW OF BASE 3 58 59 52 55 56 55 56 3 58 59 107 108 50 9 106 109 88 68...

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

Page 46: ...46 60 60 3 59 37 39 57 56 61 62 9 54 63 55 3 59 61 62 117 69 67 68 AP52 PUMP WITH MOTOR BOTTOM VIEW OF BASE 112 9 54 45...

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 80 55 30 30 2 114 31 113...

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: ...101 102 VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY 91 86 92 86 88 89 90 85 81 INSIDE RECOVERY TANK WITH OPTIONAL PUMP OUT FILTER IN PLACE INSIDE RECOVERY TANK VACUUM SHUTOFF AND OPTIONAL PUMP OUT FILTER REMOVED 116 87...

Page 50: ...50 96 91 97 9 88 111 94 105 93 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT CONNECTIONS 99 95 110...

Page 51: ...51 FLOW 81 92 91 99 96 9 97 105 13 14A 14 95 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT PARTS 1 39 9 110 97...

Page 52: ...0 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...

Page 53: ...INCH 76 NM5732 TERMINAL 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...

Page 54: ...E 101 NM5735 FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY NS NM5705B DECAL DUAL CIRCUIT LIGHT 102 NM5741F FLOAT VACUUM SHUTOFF NS NM5711 DECAL NAUTILUS SIDE QTY 2 103 NM4472 HOSE CLAMP W THUMB SCREW NS NM5758 KIT DUAL CIRCUIT...

Page 55: ...SOLUTION HOSE UNLOADER TO SOL TANK ID CLEAR COIL NM5086 SOLD PER INCH 32 BOTH ENDS HOSE CLAMP PH07 HP HOSE 1 PUMP TO REGULATOR HP PULSE SOLD ASSEMBLED 50 ITEM 30844 REG END MS PUMP END 3 8 MS HP HOSE...

Page 56: ...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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