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OPERATION MANUAL

Multiple Coolant Exchanger

MCX- - - - 1 1 1 1

MCX

MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., RTI Division

Manual Number 035 82230 00

10 Innovation Drive

York, PA 17402

800-468-2321

www.servicesolutions.mahle.com

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Page 1 MCX- - - - 1 1 1 1 Multiple Coolant Exchanger Multiple Coolant Exchanger Multiple Coolant Exchanger Multiple Coolant Exchanger MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., RTI Division MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., RTI Division MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., RTI Division MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., RTI Division 10 Innovation Drive...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Component Description .............. 2 Safety Precautions ..............3 Set-up ..................4 Connection to Power ..............5 Lowering Coolant Level .............. 6 Connecting to the Coolant System ..........7 Special Hookups ................. 8 Coolant Replacement ..............9 Completing the Job ..............10 Changing Coolant Type ............
Page 3: Component Description
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION Unpack all components and verify quantities per this illustration. Contact MAHLE if any items are missing or damaged. 1-3/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/4 Small Hose Clamps Small Adapter Hose Small Step Adapters 1-3/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 1-1/2 Large Hose Clamps...
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS SERIOUS SERIOUS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Page 5: Set-Up
The MCX-1 has two tanks (plus an extra New Coolant Tank) which are installed and connected from the rear. Quick connect couplers are mounted on the hoses which connect these tanks to the MCX-1. A green hose connects to the small New Coolant Tank and a black hose connects to the large Waste Tank.
Page 6: Connection To Power
CONNECTION TO POWER The MCX-1 control panel is illustrated above. Note that the bottom of all three selector switches has been pressed which turns all functions off. Make sure all switches are off Make sure all switches are off Make sure all switches are off Make sure all switches are off before connecting the battery cable clips to the battery of the vehicle.
Page 7: Lowering Coolant Level
LOWERING COOLANT LEVEL Green Hose Black Hose Radiator Hose Engine Heater Wand Block Core Water Pump Overflow Radiator WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: Coolant in the vehicle cooling system may be extremely hot and under Coolant in the vehicle cooling system may be extremely hot and under Coolant in the vehicle cooling system may be extremely hot and under Coolant in the vehicle cooling system may be extremely hot and under great pressure.
Page 8: Connecting To The Coolant System
Step Adapters is the same as the inner diameter of the radiator hose. 4. Connect the Green and Black hoses from the MCX-1 to the two Step Adapters as shown in the following illustration. See next page for special hookups.
Page 9: Special Hookups
SPECIAL HOOKUPS Special Hookup 1 ) It may be necessary to reverse the hoses during the coolant replacement procedure on the next page for systems with a reverse-connected thermostat. See note after Step 6 on next page for the symptoms of this situation.
Page 10: Coolant Replacement
COOLANT REPLACEMENT Once the MCX-1 is connected as described on the preceding pages it is ready to replace the old coolant with new coolant. Green Hose Adapter Black Hose Hose Radiator Hose Step Adapters Engine Heater Block Core Water Pump...
Page 11: Completing The Job
COMPLETING THE JOB All used coolant in the vehicle cooling system has now been replaced with new coolant. The following steps will complete the job. Green Hose Black Hose Radiator Hose Engine Heater Block Core Wand Water Pump Overflow Radiator 1.
Page 12 COMPLETING THE JOB Green Hose Black Hose Radiator Hose Engine Heater Block Wand Core Water Pump Overflow Radiator 8. Remove the Step Adapters from the radiator hose and the Adapter Hose. 9. Remove the Adapter Hose and reattach the radiator hose. 10.
Page 13: Changing Coolant Type
CHANGING COOLANT TYPE The MCX-1 has a means for easily using different types of coolants. A special feature is the clearing process which purges coolant from the hoses and pumps prior to changing the new coolant tank. The MCX-1 must be connected to a battery during this procedure.
Page 14 12. Close the valve on the Wand when new coolant starts flowing. 13. Press the bottom of the EXCHANGE COOLANT OR FILL RADIATOR & OVERFLOW selector switch to turn off the pump. 14. Place the cap on the New Coolant Tank and slide it into the MCX-1. Page 13...
Page 15: Emptying The Waste Tank
The Waste Tank can be emptied two different ways A. The Waste Tank can be removed from the MCX-1 and transported to the area where it is to be emptied. A quick connect coupler is installed on the black hose to make this disconnection quick and clean.
Page 16: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Call 800-468-2321 (Extension 259) For Technical Support or Parts Ordering Visit our web-site at www.servicesolutions.mahle.com Fuse 15 AMP 025-80326-00 1-1/4 1-3/8 Small Adapter Hose 370-80049-00 3-Bolt Style (Includes 2 Clamps) Impeller & Gasket 370-80165-00 (For Waste Pump M2)
Page 17: Waste Pump Impeller Replacement
WASTE PUMP IMPELLER REPLACEMENT The waste pump impeller may require periodic replacement. The concentration of impurities in recovered old coolant affects the life of the pump impeller. Changing the impeller is quick and easy as follows: 1. Remove Hose Holder on rear of unit to access the end of the Waste Pump. 2.
Page 18: Flow & Wiring Diagram
FLOW & WIRING DIAGRAM Page 17...
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