Hydro-Force Nautilus MX200, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...1 LMANN06 Revised 01 29 2015 Nautilus MX200 Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...tions 8 Electrical Supply 9 Water Supply Chemicals 10 Solution Hose Pump Priming 13 Heater Vacuum Hose 14 Foam Downer 15 Pump Out System 16 Shutdown Procedures 17 Accessory Storage 18 Troubleshooting 19 Solution Flow Path 22 Wiring Diagrams 23 SECTION 3 Maintenance Technical Maintenance 27 Drawings Parts Lists o Pump 35 o Pressure Unloader 36 o Auto Fill 37 o Pump Out Pump 39 o Parts Pictures 40 o...

Page 3: ... 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 MX200 or place in a secure location for future reference Any questions pertaining to the operating or servicing of this unit shoul...

Page 4: ... for heated units 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 Mount Hardware Four 1 4 20 x 5 8 SS Screws Washers HP Solution Hose 25 x 1 4 with 1 4 male female quick connects Power Cords 1 25...

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 Pump out Hose AH65 Hydro Filter II AC10 Replacement Screen for Hydro Filter II AC10C Metering Tip Kit PDE001 12 3 X 25 Power Cord AX32 12 3 X 50 GFCI Power Cord NM4407A Belt Pack AX108 AC10 AW50D NM4...

Page 6: ...ketch to 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 cord supplied with this machine is 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 greate...

Page 7: ...es above 130ºF 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 Hydro F...

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 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 individually To connect vacuums in ...

Page 9: ...ooms An overloaded 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 On dual cord units 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 may need to select a different plug for one ...

Page 10: ...lled 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 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 ...

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 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 Met...

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 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 overflow...

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 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 solution ho...

Page 14: ...by 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 MX200 The desired connector can be threaded into the vacuum port on the...

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 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 wat...

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 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 ...

Page 17: ...d 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 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 ...

Page 18: ...MX200 has two sets of cord wraps to hold two 12 3 x 25 power cords Carpet Wand Storage The front of the MX200 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 MX200 has a set of molded in threaded inserts to which holders can be attached to hold other accessories or supplies making it ...

Page 19: ...lution 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 Pressure regulator sticking Lube seal on regulator piston Pressure regulator faulty Repair or replace pressure regulator PT048A or PT048 Filter screen or jets plugged on tool Clean out filter or ...

Page 20: ...maged 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 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 hos...

Page 21: ... 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 internal wiring Check wiring test...

Page 22: ... Chemical Jug Denotes Water flow in high pressure hose Denotes Chemical flow Denotes by pass water flow from pressure regulator Denotes incoming water flow MX200 Solution Flow Path Optional Auto Fill Float Valve Assembly Optional Auto Fill Inlet Quick Connect Optional 1750W Heater ...

Page 23: ...23 M1200 Wiring Diagram MX200 Wiring Diagram Cord 1 No Heater VAC 1 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP Machine Base COOLING FAN VAC1 VAC2 CORD 1 12 3 SOLUTION PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER 3AMP VAC 2 HEATER 12ga 12ga PUMP OUT ...

Page 24: ...24 M1200 Wiring Diagram MX200 Wiring Diagram Cord 1 With Heater VAC 1 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP Machine Base COOLING FAN VAC1 VAC2 CORD 1 12 3 SOLUTION PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER 3AMP VAC 2 HEATER 12ga ...

Page 25: ...25 VAC 1 PUMP OUT Machine Base Dual Circuit Indicator VAC 2 PUMP OUT CORD 2 12 3 MX200 Wiring Diagram Cord 2 Heated Units Only SOL PUMP HEATER 1750W Heater ...

Page 26: ...tor 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 base Optional 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 1 on Unheated Units Power from Cord 2 on Hea...

Page 27: ... 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 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 IN...

Page 28: ... vacuum motors Operating the MX200 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 A...

Page 29: ... 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 so e...

Page 30: ...ty water and debris FLUSH 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...

Page 31: ...stricted 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 bottom of the solution tank Grasp the filter cap and unscrew the filter from the bras...

Page 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 Cord 1 connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum barb turn on one or both vacuums and use the vacuum hose to...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ... 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 optional Auto Fill System make sure end of chemical feed hose stays submerged in the anti freeze solution This will assure that the anti freeze will be drawn into the proportioning valve 5 Connect any clea...

Page 35: ...35 Parts Replacementpartsavailableforrepairof yourMX200 Section 3 KIT A PT022 KIT B PT051 KIT C PT030 MX200 PUMP AP51 PARTS ASSEMBLY 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 5 9 9 3 8 7 6 6 ...

Page 36: ...OLT 6 BOLT 1 4 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 WITHOUT MOTOR 1 PT047 NS MOTOR 1 PT061 DESCRIPTION 1 REGULATOR COMPLETE PT048 2 REGULATOR BODY 3 PISTON 4 PISTON SEAL 5 SPRING PLATE 6 SPRING 7 KNOB NS REPAIR KIT INCLUDES 3 4 PT048A PRESS...

Page 37: ...37 OPTIONAL AUTO FILL ASSEMBLY M013 NM5740 Float Valve Assembly See Parts Breakdown on Next Page BR286 BR286 BR138 NM5751 NM5751 BR282A AH102B BR282A ...

Page 38: ...38 OPTIONAL AUTO FILL FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY NM5740 ...

Page 39: ...39 Optional Pump Out Pump AP37 PARTS ASSEMBLY ...

Page 40: ...40 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 11 3 8 9 12 4 4 3 10 8 9 9 8 2 39 ...

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

Page 42: ...42 27 27A 28 29 29 31 31 9 32 34 35 37 1 39 30 30 26 REAR VIEW BASE BASE SKIRT RECOVERY TANK VACUUM PLUG ASSEMBLY 109 106 107 108 36 36A 9 ...

Page 43: ...43 32 32 43 44 37 46 46 47 47 48 9 30 50 51 53 TOP VIEW OF BASE 3 58 59 52 55 56 55 56 45 9 64 66 65 60 60 106 3 58 59 110 110 79 ...

Page 44: ...44 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 45: ...45 9 54 45 44 67 69 PUMP REGULATOR BOTTOM VIEW OF BASE 71 19 32 104 65 51 52 60 60 3 59 37 39 57 56 61 62 9 54 63 55 3 59 61 62 114 9 64 66 68 37 ...

Page 46: ...46 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 2 112 113 31 80 55 ...

Page 47: ...47 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 ...

Page 48: ...48 101 102 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 85 103 87 ...

Page 49: ...49 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT PARTS 96 91 97 9 94 105 93 OPTIONAL PUMP OUT CONNECTIONS 99 95 111 111 ...

Page 50: ...50 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION FLOW 81 92 91 99 96 9 97 105 13 14A 14 95 1 39 9 97 111 ...

Page 51: ... 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 AXLE CAP PUSH NUT Secure wheel to axle 13 BR319 ADAPTER MPT X MGH 34 NM5754 COOLING FAN 14 BR325 GARDEN HOSE CAP 35 NM5757 PLASTIC FAN COVER 14A BR600 GARDEN HOSE WASHER 36 NM5753 SCREW 6 32 X PPH SS QTY 4 NS AH68 BARB 2 X 2 MPT PVC 36A NM4031 NUT 6 32 N...

Page 52: ...N 79 NM4472 HOSE CLAMP W THUMB SCREW 54 NM5133 SCREW 20 X 2 00 SOCHD SS 80 NM5124 SCREW 8 32 X PPH SS 55 NM5793 NUT 8 32 NYLOCK SS 81 NM5746 FILTER SS FPT 56 NM5124 SCREW 8 32 X PPH SS QTY 6 82 NM5098 BULKHEAD FITTING 3 8 57 NM5752C LATCH SLIDE QTY 2 83 BR284 ELBOW 90DEG 3 8 STREET 58 NM5120 SCREW 5 16 18 X 3 4 HXHD SS 84 PP14 806504 ACORN STRAINER FPT 59 PFA10 NUT 5 16 18 NYLOCK SS 85 NM5727 ADAP...

Page 53: ...CREW 1 4 20 x 5 8 SOC BH SS 101 NM5735 FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY NS NM5434 6 INTERNAL STAR WASHER SS CONTROL PANEL GROUND LUG 102 NM5741F FLOAT VACUUM SHUTOFF NS SERIAL NUMBER PLATE WITH FOUR RIVETS 103 NM5725 GASKET VACUUM RISER PIPE NS NM5933 3 16 INT STAR WASHER SS FAN GROUND WIRE CONNECT 104 CAP FPT HEX BRASS 105 BR049 BARB X FPT 106 PHY106 028 RUBBER VACUUM PLUG 107 NM4263 SCREW TEK 10 X 5 8 SS 108...

Page 54: ... 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 INCH 30 BOTH ENDS HOSE CLAMP NA2250 HP SOLUTION HOSE OUTLET QC TO HOSE 3 HP HYDROCOIL AH79CF SOLD PER FT 39 QC END XAF1 M JOINT END XAF2 FM DRAIN HOSE REC TANK TO PUMP OUT PUMP CLEAR COIL NM5093 SOLD PE...

Page 55: ...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 Nautil...