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Introduction 

Congratulations on your purchase of the Hydro-Force Nautilus. The Nautilus is 

designed to give truck mount-level performance in a portable machine that 

combines versatility with ease of transport. Years of experience, engineering, and 

planning have gone into the design and manufacturing of the Nautilus. We take a 

great deal of pride in the Nautilus; our goal is no less than your complete 

satisfaction. 

 

The Hydro-Force Nautilus is intended for commercial use only. 

 

This manual will provide users with the knowledge required to operate the 

Nautilus safely, to understand how to properly 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.  

 

Always maintain this manual in legible condition adjacent to the Nautilus, 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 nearest Hydro-Force distributor. 

 

This manual is written specifically for the Nautilus portable extractor units 

manufactured by: 

 

Hydro-Force Manufacturing 

4282 South 590 West 

Salt Lake City, UT 84123 

801-268-2673 

801-268-3856 FAX 

 

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not 

represent a commitment on the part of Hydro-Force or its parent or affiliated 

companies. 

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

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

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

Страница 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...

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

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

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

Страница 84: ...84 Pump Out Pump PARTS ASSEMBLY...

Страница 85: ...85 Internal Pump Out...

Страница 86: ...86 Extreme Vacuum Base Fans...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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