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EXTREME
MXE-500
Operating Manual
LMANN21
REVISED: 01-29-2015
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  • Page 1 EXTREME MXE-500 Operating Manual LMANN21 REVISED: 01-29-2015...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MXE-500 Operating Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE # • Introduction • Technical Specifications • Optional Equipment SECTION 1: Operational Safety • Electrical Safety • Mechanical Safety SECTION 2: Operation Procedures • Vacuum Connections • Electrical Supply • Water Supply & Chemicals •...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Years of experience, engineering, and planning have gone into the design and manufacturing of the Nautilus Extreme MXE-500. We take a great deal of pride in the Nautilus Extreme MXE-500; our goal is no less than your complete satisfaction.

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 High Pressure Extractor Height: 42-1/4” Length: 34-3/8” Width: 23-3/8” Weight: 146 lbs. Solution Tank Capacity: 12 gallon Recovery Tank Capacity: 12 gallon Solution Pump: Pump-Tec #207V pump with 1/2 HP Motor - 0-500 psi – 1.06 gpm Vacuum Motors: Two AMETEK Lamb 8.4”...

  • Page 5: Optional Equipment

    Additional / Optional Equipment Wand Glide – Delrin AW529D Wand Glide – Teflon AW529T 18” Bottom Velcro Strap for Wand Holder NM5841 Hy-Dry Deluxe Upholstery Tool: AW50D Flash Xtractor II: AC002 Gekko Handle Assembly: AR51A Gekko 4” Tool Head: AR51D SX-7 Tool Head: AR51G Gekko Hand Tool:...

  • Page 6: Electrical Safety

    Section Safety This machine is an electrical appliance. Care must be taken to reduce the risk of electrical shock. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE MXE-500. • To reduce the risk of property damage or injury, repairs to electrical systems should only be performed by experienced technicians.

  • Page 7: Mechanical Safety

    Store the Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 with the recovery tank lid open. • Keep Vacuum Inlet Filter clean and check float for proper operation. Do not operate the Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 without the Vacuum Inlet Filter in place. Use defoamer to eliminate foam build-up during cleaning and prevent foam/moisture from entering vacuums.

  • Page 8: Vacuum Connections

    Section Vacuum Connections The Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 has a unique vacuum system which allows you to connect your vacuums in either parallel or in series. Vacuum connections can be changed quickly, without tools. While there is debate on which vacuum alignment provides the best extraction, this much is true: •...

  • Page 9: Electrical Supply

    SET UP AND OPERATION 1. Electrical Cords: Two 25’ power cords are supplied with the Nautilus Extreme MXE-500. Cord #1 powers vacuum #1, the Solution Pump and the cooling fan; Cord #2 powers vacuum #2 and the waste pump if so equipped. The amperage required by each cord requires that the two cords be plugged into separate circuits: •...

  • Page 10: Water Supply & Chemicals

    16-1/4oz of chemical to each gallon of water.) • The recommended tip for use with the Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 is the turquoise tip with a dilution rate of 256:1. This means that for each gallon of water flowing into the machine, 1/2 ounce of chemical will be added.
  • Page 11 How to Change the Metering Tip: • Remove the chemical feed hose from the barb on the side of the proportioning valve. • Unscrew and remove the old tip. • Screw in the proper tip for your chemical tip and place the hose back on the barb Proportioning Valve Turquoise Tip Dilution 256 - 1...
  • Page 12 Water Supply: • Once the correct metering tip is in place: o Connect the Auto-Fill Water Supply Hose to the water inlet (the male quick-connect on the front of the machine.) o Connect the other end of the hose to a water faucet, and then turn on the water. •...

  • Page 13: Pump Priming & Solution Hose

    3. Priming the High-Pressure Pump: Once water is in the solution tank, the solution pump must be primed: • There is a priming hose included with the machine. Connect the priming hose to the solution outlet – female quick connect on the front of the machine. •...

  • Page 14: Vacuum Hose

    With the proper cuff attached to the 25’ Vacuum Hose, the 25’ vacuum hose is then connected to the vacuum connection port on the Nautilus Extreme MXE-500. The other end with the 1-1/2” cuff is connected to the cleaning tool.

  • Page 15: Foam Downer

    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). Place the draw tube into the gallon of diluted defoamer and open the needle valve one half turn as your starting point.

  • Page 16: Pump-Out System

    7. Connection of Pump-Out Hose: The pump-out hose is a 50’ section of 3/4” garden hose. (Use of smaller diameter hose may reduce flow.) • Remove the cap from the pump-out outlet fitting on the back of the machine. • Connect the pump-out hose to the outlet fitting. •...

  • Page 17: Pressure Adjustments

    7. Pressure Adjustment: To make it easier to check and adjust the pressure, the pressure gauge and the pressure regulator are mounted on the control panel on the front of the machine. When the high-pressure solution pump is on and primed, pressure will show on the gauge.

  • Page 18: Shutdown Procedures

    Shutdown Procedures: • If using the optional auto-fill system, turn the water supply off before finishing each job. This will allow use of the water and chemical already in the tank, and will reduce the amount of excess water to be disposed of later.

  • Page 19: Accessory Storage

    Optional strap for larger wands available Other Tool & Hose Storage Each side of the Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 has a set of molded in threaded inserts to which holders can be attached to hold other accessories or supplies making it much easier to move around.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Section Troubleshooting Troubleshooting – Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 Problem Cause Solution Machine not Building circuit breaker tripped. Reset breakers or move cords to other outlets turning on - Faulty power cord Replace cord (AX32) No power Faulty switches or internal wiring Check wiring &...
  • Page 21 Problem Cause Solution Dual Circuit Cords on the same circuit Move one cord to outlet on different circuit Indicator No voltage from one/ both outlets Check circuit breakers – Reset breakers or move cords Not Lighted Light Bad Replace Light Dual Circuit Indicator Bad Replace indicator If hot &...
  • Page 22 Problem Cause Solution Tool won't Jets clogged Clean out or replace jets spray - low or Inline filter clogged Clean out or replace filter uneven spray Jets worn Replace jets Jets not aligned properly Re-align jets Tool valve faulty Repair or replace valve Quick connects or hoses restricted Clean out or replace quick connects and/or hoses Solution Tank...

  • Page 23: Solution Flow Path

    Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 Solution Flow Path Optional Auto Optional – Auto Fill Float Fill Inlet Quick Valve Assembly Connect Solution Tank Outlet Quick Connect Filter Chemical Jug Pump – AP61 Pressure Regulator PT021 Denotes Water Denotes by-pass Denotes Denotes flow in high...

  • Page 24: Wiring Diagrams

    M1200 Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram – Cord #1 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP VAC 2 VAC 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER 10AMP ORANGE COOLING FAN COOLING FAN CORD #1 12/3 Dual Circuit Indicator SOLUTION VAC2 VAC1 PUMP Machine Base...
  • Page 25 Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 Wiring Diagram – Cord #2 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP VAC 2 VAC 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER 10AMP CORD #2 12/3 FLOAT Dual Circuit SWITCH Indicator PUMP OUT VAC #2 Machine Base...
  • Page 26 NAUTILUS EXTREME MXE-500 SWITCH PANEL: (Shown with optional Pump-Out) Solution Pump Switch – Power from Cord #1. Vacuum #1 – Power from Cord #1. When the switch is turned to the ON position When the switch is turned to the ON power is supplied to the solution pump motor.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Section Maintenance Proper maintenance is required to keep the Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 operating properly, prevent downtime and to extend the life of your equipment. This machine is an electrical appliance. Care must be taken to reduce the risk of electrical shock.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Inside the recovery tank, on top of the stand pipe, is the Vacuum Shutoff Assembly. It functions to prevent debris and water from being sucked into the vacuum motors. Operating the Nautilus Extreme MXE-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.
  • Page 29 CLEAN THE HYDRO-FILTER II: (If so equipped) When used with the Nautilus Extreme MXE-500, build-up of debris in the filter screen of the optional Hydro-Filter II will reduce the vacuum air flow and may cause a significant decrease in water recovery. A torn filter screen will allow debris past the filter and into the recovery tank.
  • Page 30 CLEAN WASTE PUMP-OUT PUMP: (If so equipped) Build-up of fine silt inside the optional Waste Pump can clog the pump even if the pump is not used, so this maintenance procedure should be performed regardless of whether the Waste Pump has been used. •...
  • Page 31 FLUSH SOLUTION TANK AND PUMP: (continued from previous page) • Disconnect the solution hose and tool. • Use the vacuum hose to vacuum the remaining acid solution out of the solution tank. • Pour two or three gallons of clean water into the solution tank. •...
  • Page 32 FLUSH CHEMICAL SYSTEM: (If so equipped) Chemical build-up in the optional Auto Fill chemical system can prevent the system from drawing chemical. • Rinse the chemical system with fresh water (For heavy chemical build-up, a mild acid can be added to the rinse water.) •...
  • Page 33 LUBRICATE REGULATOR PISTON To maintain consistent adequate pressure delivery to the cleaning tool, the piston seal of the MXE-500 pressure regulator must be lubricated regularly. 1. Release pressure from system before proceeding. Brass Knob 2. Remove Brass Knob from the regulator body. 3.
  • Page 34 CLEAN RECOVERY TANK DRAIN Debris and sand accumulation in the drain valve can damage the valve or prevent it from closing completely. This will result in dirty water leaking from the valve. Use of the Hydro-Filter and regular cleaning of the recovery tank will help prevent this, but occasionally the drain valve will require cleaning or replacement.
  • Page 35 MXE-500 is transported or stored in freezing temperatures, the following procedures should be performed. ALSO, if the Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 is stored for an extended period of time, the following procedure should be performed to prevent the pump seals from drying out.
  • Page 36 Section Parts Replacement parts available for repair of your Nautilus Extreme MXE-500. NAUTILUS HP PUMP – AP61 PARTS ASSEMBLY KIT C – PT056 KIT A – PT054 KIT B – PT055...

  • Page 37: Pump

    PUMPTEC #207V PUMP – AP61 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER KIT A PLUNGER & SEALS PT054 KIT B VALVES & O-RINGS PT055 KIT C CAM & BEARING (.125 OFFSET) PT056 MANIFOLD PUMP HEAD STUFFING BOX CRANKCASE PLUNGER GUIDE HEAD BOLT MOUNT BOLT WASHER FLAT M6 STAINLESS STEEL PUMP COMPLETE - WITH MOTOR AP61...
  • Page 38 OPTIONAL AUTO-FILL FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY NM5740...

  • Page 39: Pressure Regulator

    PRESSURE REGULATOR – PT021 DESCRIPTION REGULATOR BODY SS SEAT & O-RING (PT020S) PISTON AND SEAL (PT020A) SPRING PLATE SPRING BRASS KNOB REGULATOR COMPLETE (PT021)

  • Page 40: Pump-Out Pump

    Pump-Out Pump PARTS ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 42 CONTROL PANEL 19 & 19A 23 & 23A REAR VIEW - BASE & BASE SKIRT 55 & 56 55 & 56 41 & 41A HINGE SCREWS...
  • Page 43 14 & 14A & 27 & 27A REAR VIEW – BASE, BASE SKIRT & RECOVERY TANK VACUUM PLUG ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 44 9, 54 & 64 9& 50 3, 58 & 59 55 & 56 55 & 56 3, 58 & 59 TOP VIEW OF BASE...
  • Page 45 VACUUM MOUNTS & CONNECTIONS 9, 54 & 64 9, 54 & 64 3, 58 & 59 9, 54 & 64 9 & 50...
  • Page 46 61, 62, 63 & 55 3, 58 & 59 56 & 55 3, 58 & 59 9, 54 & 64 9, 54 & 64 BOTTOM VIEW OF BASE 3, 58 & 59 PUMP...
  • Page 47 79 & 122 9 & 41 BOTTOM VIEW SOLUTION TANK & BASE SKIRT...
  • Page 48 BOTTOM VIEW SOLUTION TANK 9, 30 & 31 INSIDE SOLUTION TANK...
  • Page 49 INSIDE RECOVERY TANK WITHOUT OPTIONAL PUMP-OUT VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 50 9, 41A, 97 & 98 114 & 115 INSIDE RECOVERY TANK WITH OPTIONAL PUMP-OUT PUMP-OUT CORD OUTLET FITTINGS LOCATED BEHIND CONTROL PANEL VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 51 OPTIONAL PUMP-OUT CONNECTIONS...

  • Page 52: Parts List

    36 & 79 36 & 79...
  • Page 53 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION KEY PART # DESCRIPTION RECOVERY TANK QUICK CONNECT FEMALE ¼” NM5704 AH101B SOLUTION TANK ADAPTER ¼” M-F NM5702 BR174 WASHER 5/16” FLAT SS WASHER ½” FLAT SS PFA11 NM5751 (BEHIND CONTROL PANEL) WHEEL 2-1/2” GRAY WASHER ½”...
  • Page 54 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION KEY PART # DESCRIPTION PHY094-034 NUT 10-24 NYLOCK SS(QTY 4) BARB ½” X 3/8” MPT BR030 AXLE REAR WHEELS – 22.5” HOSE ½” ID CLEAR COIL NM5748 NM5086 500PSI PUMP WITH MOTOR TEE 1/2” BARBS PVC AP61 PUMP MOUNT BRACKET BARB 3/8”...

  • Page 55: Hose List

    NM5749 NM5418 FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY 3/16” INT STAR WASHER SS NM5735 NM5933 COOLING FAN GROUND FLOAT VACUUM SHUTOFF DECAL NAUTILUS SIDE NM5741F NM5711 (QTY 2) STRAIN RELIEF WATER TIGHT RIVET – VAC HOSE END NM5051 NM5025 ELBOW 45DEG ¾” STREET ADAPTER 2”FPT X HSLIP ABS...
  • Page 56 DESCRIPTION HOSE TYPE LENGTH NOTES VAC HOSE 2” VAC – NM5726 29” TANK END: REC TANK TO MANIFOLD SOLD PER FT 1 - NM5713 2 – NM5025 VAC END: HOSE CLAMP PA051 VAC HOSE 2” VAC – NM5726 9.5” VAC END: VAC 1 TO MANIFOLD SOLD PER FT HOSE CLAMP...

  • Page 57: Limited Warranty

    Section Limited Warranty Your Nautilus Extreme MXE-500 is designed to give you years of reliable service. If a problem should arise use the troubleshooting section in the operation manual to diagnose and correct the problem if possible. If you are unable to determine the cause or solution to the problem contact your distributor or Hydro-Force for assistance.

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