Nautilus MX3-1200E, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...1 LMANN12 Revised 01 29 2015 Nautilus MX3 1200E Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...Electrical Supply 9 Water Supply Chemicals 10 Solution Hose Pump Priming 13 Vacuum Hoses 14 Foam Downer 15 Pump Out System 16 Pressure Adjustments 17 Shutdown Procedures 18 Accessory Storage 19 Troubl...

Page 3: ...hine 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 le...

Page 4: ...quipment MX3 1200E High Pressure Extractor 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 4 x 1 1 2 with 2 cuffs 2 Female Flash Cuff x 1 1...

Page 5: ...Squeegee Tool Head AR51E SX 7 Tool Head 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...

Page 6: ...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 ar...

Page 7: ...ove 140 F or 60 C 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...

Page 8: ...C 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...

Page 9: ...1 Left side will supply power to both vacuums Cord 2 Right side will supply power to the Solution Pump and Pump out Pump The machine must be connected to separate 220 230 240volt 10amp circuits An ov...

Page 10: ...ring 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 th...

Page 11: ...ith 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 dir...

Page 12: ...tle 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 inc...

Page 13: ...he vacuum will pull solution through the pump and prime valve into the vacuum tank Let off the prime valve and your pump is primed As long as there is solution in the tank the pump should remain prime...

Page 14: ...machine using the appropriate cuff and the other to the outlet side of the Hydro Filter 2 A Hydro Filter II inline filter 3 A 25 Vacuum Hose The 2 cuff on the 25 vacuum hose is connected to the inlet...

Page 15: ...lly 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...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...ool o Check the pressure on the gauge o Re adjust as needed to set the machine at the desired pressure o Choose the pressure setting that best meets your type of cleaning Pressure gauge Regulator Unlo...

Page 18: ...hose and solution hose from the machine If water remains in the solution tank use the short vacuum hose and vacuum the excess water from the tank If the auto fill system was utilized place the chemic...

Page 19: ...1200E has two sets of cord wraps to hold two 12 3 x 50 power cords Carpet Wand Storage The front of the MX3 1200E is designed to hold a S Bend Carpet wand and has two straps to hold it securely Optio...

Page 20: ...olution 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 shaf...

Page 21: ...ogged 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 filte...

Page 22: ...ly 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: ...mical Jug Denotes Water flow in high pressure hose Denotes Chemical flow Denotes by pass water flow from pressure regulator Denotes incoming water flow MX3 1200E Solution Flow Path Float Valve Inlet Q...

Page 24: ...24 M1200 Wiring Diagram MX3 1200E Wiring Diagram Cord 1 VAC 1 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP Machine Base COOLING FAN VAC1 VAC2 VAC 2 CORD 1 12GA CIRCUIT BREAKER 10AMP EMI FILTER...

Page 25: ...25 VAC 1 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP Machine Base VAC 2 PUMP OUT SOLUTION PUMP 12GA GREEN CIRCUIT BREAKER 10AMP MX3 1200E Wiring Diagram Cord 2 EMI FILTER CORD 2...

Page 26: ...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 pressure in the dischar...

Page 27: ...s 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...

Page 28: ...0E 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 re...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...water into the solution tank With Cords 1 2 plugged in connect a solution hose to the solution outlet female quick connect The other end of the hose should have an open quick connect or no quick conn...

Page 31: ...the recovery 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 r...

Page 32: ...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 t...

Page 33: ...piston screw so they can be removed from the stem retainer 6 Use a synthetic grease with Teflon such as Ultra Slick or Super Lube to lubricate the o rings on the piston and spindle assembly 7 Re insta...

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: ...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...

Page 36: ...36 Parts Replacementpartsavailableforrepairof yourMX3 1200E Section 3 KIT A PT042 KIT B PT044 KIT C PT045 MX3 1200E PUMP AP48F PARTS ASSEMBLY...

Page 37: ...8 Valve Assembly 4 0205 0014 9 O RING FOR VALVE 4 C0100 1116 10 PLASTIC SPACER RING 8 0205 0016 11 GUIDE VACUUM SEAL RETAINER 2 0311 0012 12 VACUUM SEAL 2 0311 0010 13 O RING FOR VACUUM SEAL 2 C0100 1...

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

Page 40: ...T 2 BRASS KNOB 10 PISTON RETAINER O RING 18 BRASS BODY 3 LOCKING NUT 11 PISTON O RING SMALL 19 POPPET O RING 4 SPRING 12 PISTON WASHER SMALL 20 POPPET 5 SPRING PLATE 13 SPINDLE O RING 21 POPPET SPRING...

Page 41: ...41 Pump Out Pump AP37F PARTS ASSEMBLY...

Page 42: ...42 1 2 3 5 4 4 6 7 8 9 10 39 8 3 8 9 11 12 23 100 104 2 9 8 9...

Page 43: ...43 8 9 15 16 17 18 8 9 21 22 23 24 32 32 37 38 39 40 40 40 41 41A 55 56 9 CONTROL PANEL REAR VIEW BASE BASE SKIRT HINGE SCREWS 19 19A 25 104 100 55 56 20 23A...

Page 44: ...44 27 27A 28 29 29 31 31 9 9 32 32 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 79 114...

Page 45: ...45 32 32 43 44 45 37 46 46 47 48 50 9 50 9 51 53 3 58 59 TOP VIEW OF BASE 3 58 59 52 39 55 56 55 56 106 47A 47 60 60 115 115 33...

Page 46: ...46 48 49 49 47 47 47A 47 47A 47 47A 47A 51 51 37 9 54 64 9 54 64 9 54 64 52 VACUUM MOUNTS CONNECTIONS...

Page 47: ...47 44 66 69 68 70 71 PUMP PRIMING VALVE BOTTOM VIEW OF BASE 45 117 71 110 67 68 65 60 60 3 59 37 39 61 62 57 56 9 54 9 54 63 55 3 59 61 62 119...

Page 48: ...48 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 2 114 118 31 80 55...

Page 49: ...49 2 39 1 72 73 73 67 9 30 31 82 83 2 83 82 84 INSIDE SOLUTION TANK BOTTOM VIEW SOLUTION TANK...

Page 50: ...50 101 102 VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY 91 86 92 86 88 89 90 81 INSIDE RECOVERY TANK WITH PUMP OUT FILTER IN PLACE INSIDE RECOVERY TANK VACUUM SHUTOFF AND PUMP OUT FILTER REMOVED 85 116 87 85...

Page 51: ...51 PUMP OUT CONNECTIONS 96 88 112 105 93 99 96 91 95 97 9 111 113 117 103...

Page 52: ...52 FLOW 81 92 91 99 96 9 97 105 13 14A 14 95 PUMP OUT PARTS 1 39 103 9 97...

Page 53: ...40 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 1...

Page 54: ...SCREW 6 X PPH SS QTY 6 52 PA051 HOSE CLAMP 2 2 75 78 NM5756 FAN GUARD WIRE FORMED 53 NM5705 DECAL VAC CONNECTION 79 NM4031 NUT 6 32 NYLOCK SS 54 NM5133 SCREW 20 X 2 SOCHD SS 80 NM5124 SCREW 8 32 X PP...

Page 55: ...S LOWER 102 NM5741F FLOAT VACUUM SHUTOFF NS NM5705A DECAL POWER PRIME VALVE 103 NM4116 GROMMET 3 8 NS NM5711 DECAL NAUTILUS SIDE QTY 2 104 BR282A ELBOW 90DEG LONG STREET NS NM4087 SCREW 1 4 20 x 5 8 S...

Page 56: ...OLD PER INCH 32 BOTH ENDS HOSE CLAMP PH07 SOLUTION HOSE PRIME VALVE TO REC TANK 3 8 ID CLEAR COIL NM5082 SOLD PER INCH 27 BOTH ENDS HOSE CLAMP NA2250 HP HOSE 1 PUMP TO UNLOADER HP PULSE SOLD ASSEMBLED...

Page 57: ...ll 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...