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LMANN18 REVISED: 01-29-2015 

MX3-500HE 

Nautilus 
Operating Manual 

Содержание Nautilus MX3-500HE

Страница 1: ...1 LMANN18 REVISED 01 29 2015 MX3 500HE Nautilus Operating Manual ...

Страница 2: ...ctrical 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 Troubleshooting 20 Solution Flow Path 23 Wiring Diagrams 24 SECTION 3 Maintenance Technical Maintenance 27 Drawings Parts Lists o Pump 36 o Pressure Regulator 37 o Auto Fill 38 o Pump Out Pump 40 o Parts...

Страница 3: ...chine 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 MX3 500HE or place in a secure location for future reference Any questions pertaining to the operating or servicing of this unit should be directed to your ne...

Страница 4: ...ts 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 Pump Priming Hose 12 x 1...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 7: ...above 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 Hy...

Страница 8: ...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 individua...

Страница 9: ...mp 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 MX3 500HE connect the cords to the MX3 500HE and then proceed with your set up If a circuit breaker...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 13: ...me 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 Connect the high pressure soluti...

Страница 14: ...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 Vacuum Hoses The vacuum connection port on the machine can be either a 2 hose barb or 2 male Flash Cuff Both are included with your MX3 500HE The desired connector can be threaded into the vacuum port on th...

Страница 15: ... 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 gallon of water 1 32 o...

Страница 16: ...s 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 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 wi...

Страница 17: ...the 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 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 ...

Страница 18: ...ean 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 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 ...

Страница 19: ...3 500HE has two sets of cord wraps to hold two 12 3 x 25 power cords Carpet Wand Storage The front of the MX3 500HE 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 MX3 500HE has a set of molded in threaded inserts to which holders can be attached to hold other accessories or supplies ...

Страница 20: ...nlet 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 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 So...

Страница 21: ...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 stuck in float shuto...

Страница 22: ... 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 PDE100 11P water Overflowing Water Not Faulty switches or inter...

Страница 23: ...s water flow from pressure regulator Denotes incoming water flow MX3 500HE 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 Fill Inlet Quick Connect 1750W Heater ...

Страница 24: ...1200 Wiring Diagram MX3 500HE Wiring Diagram Cord 1 VAC 1 HEATER PUMP OUT SOL PUMP Machine Base COOLING FAN VAC1 VAC2 VAC 2 SOLUTION PUMP PUMP OUT HEATER 1750W 1 CIRCUIT 12GA 10AMP BREAKER EMI FILTER CORD 1 ...

Страница 25: ...25 MX3 500HE 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 C O R D 2 5AMP BREAKER EMI FILTER 12GA ...

Страница 26: ...plied to the vacuum motor 3 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 base Heater Power from Cord 2 When the switch is turned to the ON position power is supplied to the 1750W heating element OPTIONAL Waste Pump Switch Power from Cord 2 Do not turn Waste Pump Switch...

Страница 27: ...ords 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 Weekly As...

Страница 28: ...acuum motors Operating the MX3 500HE 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 Filter Cap...

Страница 29: ...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 Pump out filter if ...

Страница 30: ...LUSH 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 end of the pump priming 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 so...

Страница 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 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 the...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 33: ...xamine 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 Brass Knob Spri...

Страница 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...

Страница 35: ...use 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 extra seconds to be sure the anti freeze has passed through the priming valve 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...

Страница 36: ...36 Parts Replacementpartsavailableforrepairof yourMX3 500HE Section 3 KIT A PT054 KIT B PT055 KIT C PT056 ...

Страница 37: ...E 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 PRESSURE REGULATOR PT021 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

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

Страница 40: ...40 Optional Pump Out Pump AP37F PARTS ASSEMBLY ...

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

Страница 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 ...

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

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

Страница 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 ...

Страница 46: ...46 60 3 59 37 39 61 62 57 56 9 54 9 54 63 55 3 59 61 62 121 60 69 67 68 AP52 PUMP WITH MOTOR BOTTOM VIEW OF BASE 112 45 ...

Страница 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 2 119 120 31 80 55 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 49: ...9 101 102 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 85 ...

Страница 50: ...50 96 91 97 9 88 111 94 105 93 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT CONNECTIONS 99 95 118 ...

Страница 51: ...51 FLOW 81 92 91 99 96 9 97 105 13 14A 14 95 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT PARTS 1 39 97 9 118 ...

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

Страница 53: ...RACKET 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 NM5754F COOLING FAN 220 230V NS AH68 BARB 2 X 2 MPT PVC 35 NM5757 ...

Страница 54: ...PER 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 NM4031 NUT 6 32 NYLOCK SS 55 NM5793 NUT 8 32 NYLOCK SS 80 NM5124 SCREW 8 32 X PPH SS 56 NM5124 SCREW 8 32 X PPH SS QTY 6 81 NM5746 FILTER SS FPT 57 NM5752C LATCH SLIDE QTY 2 82 NM5098 BULKHEAD FIT...

Страница 55: ...SSEMBLY NS NM5792 WASHER 5 16 FLAT FENDER 102 NM5741F FLOAT VACUUM SHUTOFF NS NM5703H WIRING HARNESS UPPER 103 NM5051 STRAIN RELIEF WATER TIGHT NS NM5701H WIRING HARNESS LOWER 104 NM5715 SWITCH PANEL PLUG NS NM5711 DECAL NAUTILUS SIDE QTY 2 105 BR049 BARB X FPT NS NM4087 SCREW 1 4 20 x 5 8 SOC BH SS 106 PHY106 028 RUBBER VACUUM PLUG NS NM5731 EMI FILTER 107 NM4263 SCREW TEK 10 X 5 8 SS NS NM5434 6...

Страница 56: ...H07 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 2 PUMP TO GAUGE HP PULSE SOLD ASSEMBLED 45 ITEM PH509 GAUGE END MS PUMP END 3 8 MS HP HOSE 3 REGULATOR TO HEATER HP PULSE SOLD ASSEMBLED 32 ITEM 30845 BOTH ENDS 1 4 MS HP HOSE 4 OUTLET QC TO HEATE...

Страница 57: ...all 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 the Na...

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