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Nautilus MX1200
Operating Manual
#LMANN01 Revised: 01-29-2015
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  • Page 1 Nautilus MX1200 Operating Manual #LMANN01 Revised: 01-29-2015...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Nautilus MX1200 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

    The Hydro-Force Nautilus MX1200 is intended for commercial use only. This manual will provide users with the knowledge required to operate the Nautilus MX1200 safely, to understand how to properly operate and maintain the machine, and to ensure that the equipment operates at its maximum performance level.
  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications MX1200 High Pressure Extractor Height: 42-1/4” Length: 34-3/8” Width: 23-3/8” Weight: 157 lbs. Solution Tank Capacity: 12 gallon Recovery Tank Capacity: 12 gallon Solution Pump: Pump-Tec #356 pump with 1-1/2 HP Motor 0-1200 psi – 2.2 gpm Vacuum Motors: Two AMETEK Lamb 5.7”...
  • Page 5: Optional Equipment

    Additional / Optional Equipment Carpet Wand: AW29 Wand Glide – Delrin for AW29 Wand AW529D Wand Glide – Teflon for AW29 Wand AW529T 18” Bottom Velcro Strap for Wand Holder NM5841 Foam Downer: AH17 Hose Hook: AH95 SX-15 Hard Surface Tool: AW105 Gekko Handle Assembly: AR51A...
  • 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 MX1200. • To reduce the risk of property damage or injury, repairs to electrical systems should only be performed by experienced technicians.
  • Page 7: Mechanical Safety

    • Solvent-based or water-based solutions containing solvents may damage the pump, hoses, and other components. Do not assume chemical compatibility. Contact your distributor or Hydro-Force if you have questions regarding the compatibility of your chemicals with the machine.
  • Page 8: Vacuum Connections

    Section Vacuum Connections The MX1200 has a unique vacuum system which allows you to connect your vacuums in either parallel or in series. Vacuum connections can be changed quickly, with only a screw driver. 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 50’ power cords are supplied with the Nautilus MX1200. Cord #1 powers both vacuum motors and the cooling fan; Cord #2 powers the high pressure solution pump and the waste pump. The amperage required by each cord requires that the two cords be plugged into two separate 20amp circuits: •...
  • Page 10: Water Supply & Chemicals

    2A. Water Supply & Chemical Mixing– Manual Fill: • Pour up to 12 gallons of hot water into the solution tank at the front of the machine. The water temperature cannot exceed 140° ° ° ° F. • Measure and add the appropriate amount of the desired liquid chemical to the water in the solution tank. The amount of chemical will vary depending on the type of chemical used, the amount of water in the tank, and the material being cleaned;...
  • Page 11 Red Tip Dilution 85 - 1 Metering Tip Kit (Hydro-Force Item# PDE001) contains 14 different colored metering tips, allowing dilution rates from 11:1 up to 427:1. Refer to the chart below to select the tip that meets the dilution rate for your chemical application.
  • Page 12 Connect the other end of the hose to a water faucet, and then turn on the water. • Hot water can be used as long as the temperature does not exceed 140°F. • Faucet adapter kits (Hydro-Force item #AX21 & AX22) are available that allow connection to different types of faucets if needed.
  • Page 13: Solution Hose & Pump Priming

    3. Connection of Solution Hose: Connect the high pressure solution hose to the solution outlet (female quick connect on the front of the machine). Connect the other end of the hose to the male quick connect on the cleaning tool. When you are ready to start cleaning, turn the solution pump switch to the ON position HP Solution Hose Assembly –...
  • Page 14: Vacuum Hoses

    TO PRIME THE SOLUTION PUMP: 1. TURN ON BOTH VACUUMS 2. TURN ON THE SOLUTION PUMP 3. BLOCK OFF THE VACUUM PORT 4. PRESS THE PUMP PRIMING VALVE BLOCKING THE VACUUM PORT TO PRIME THE PUMP 5. Connection of Vacuum Hoses: The vacuum connection on the machine can be either a 2”...
  • Page 15: Foam Downer

    Foam Downer – Optional Accessory: A key problem with portable extractors is that they have small tanks where foam dissipates slowly. If you have had issues with foam or are anticipating foaming problems, you will want to setup your Foam Downer. Foam can be drawn into the vacuums before the vacuum shutoff closes.
  • Page 16: Pump-Out System

    6. 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/unloader 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 only while the tool is being sprayed.
  • Page 18: Shutdown Procedures

    Shutdown Procedures: • If using the 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

    Accessory Storage Options: The MX1200 is designed to make it easier for the operator to transport the machine and the most common cleaning accessories. Bucket & Sprayer Storage The top of the MX1200 is sized and recessed to hold a five gallon bucket or two one-gallon chemical bottles as well as two 2QT sprayers.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Section Troubleshooting Troubleshooting – Nautilus MX1200 Problem Cause Solution Machine not Building circuit breaker tripped. Reset breakers or move cords to other outlets turning on - Faulty power cord Replace cord (AX33) No power Faulty switches or internal wiring Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed *...
  • 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

    MX1200 Solution Flow Path Inlet Quick Float Valve Connect Solution Tank Outlet Quick Connect Filter Chemical Jug Pump – AP48 Pressure Regulator / Unloader – PT017 Priming Valve When Priming Valve held open water flows through hose to Recovery Tank Denotes Water Denotes by-pass Denotes...
  • Page 24: Wiring Diagrams

    M1200 MX1200 Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram – Cord #1 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP VAC 2 VAC 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER 20AMP 12GA COOLING FAN CORD #1 12/3 Dual Circuit Indicator SOLUTION VAC2 VAC1 PUMP GREEN Machine Base...
  • Page 25 MX1200 Wiring Diagram – Cord #2 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP VAC 2 VAC 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER 20AMP 12GA CORD #2 12/3 Dual Circuit Indicator PUMP OUT SOLUTION PUMP GREEN Machine Base...
  • Page 26 NAUTILUS MX1200 SWITCH PANEL: Solution Pump Switch – Power from Cord #2. 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 MX1200 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. Disconnect electrical power before performing any service or maintenance inside machine base or before testing or repairing switches or power cords.
  • Page 28: Warranty

    CLEAN CHEMICAL FEED FILTER & FOOT VALVE: The Filter & Foot Valve is on the end of the chemical feed hose that is placed in the chemical jug as part of the chemical feed system. Regularly examine the filter and clean as needed. To test the Foot Valve: •...
  • Page 29 CLEAN THE HYDRO-FILTER II: Build-up of debris in the filter screen of the 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: Build-up of fine silt inside the 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. • After cleaning out the recovery tank, remove the cap and connect the Pump-Out hose to the Waste Pump outlet fitting on the back of the machine;...
  • Page 31 FLUSH SOLUTION TANK AND PUMP: (continued from previous page) • Disconnect the solution hose and tool. • Use the 4’ short section of 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: Chemical build-up in the 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.) • Remove the chemical feed hose from the solution tank and place the end of the hose in a bucket of fresh water or mild acid solution.
  • Page 33 LUBRICATE PRESSURE REGULATOR O-RINGS: To maintain consistent adequate pressure delivery to the cleaning tool, the o-rings on the stem of the MX1200 pressure regulator must be lubricated regularly. 1. Remove the black knob from the regulator. 2. Unscrew the brass knob assembly from the piston retainer. 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: Freeze Protection

    Storage Prep and Freeze Protection Procedures: Your Nautilus MX1200 must be protected from freezing. Freezing can cause serious damage to the pump, pump-out, auto-fill float valve, and any other component containing water. If the MX1200 is transported or stored in freezing temperatures, the following procedures should be performed.
  • Page 36 Section Parts Replacement parts available for repair of your MX1200. MX1200 PUMP – AP48 PARTS ASSEMBLY KIT C – PT046 KIT A – PT042 KIT B – PT044...
  • Page 37: Pump

    PUMPTEC #356 PUMP – AP48 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PLUNGER 0311-0006-0002 PLUNGER GUIDE 0311-0009 O-RING FOR PLUNGER GUIDE C0100-1124 U-CUP C0220-1075 U-CUP BACKING RING 0311-0011 PUMP HEAD 0356-0002-0001 PUMP MANIFOLD 0356-0004-0001 VALVE ASSEMBLY 0205-0012 VALVE SEAT (Part of #8 - Valve Assembly) 0205-0017 VALVE POPPET (Part of #8 - Valve Assembly) 0205-0013...
  • Page 38: Auto-Fill

    – M013 AUTO-FILL ASSEMBLY NM5751 BR282A AH102B BR282A NM5751 BR286 NM5740 Float Valve Assembly See Parts Breakdown on Next Page BR286 BR138...
  • Page 39 NM5740 AUTO-FILL FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 40: Pressure Unloader

    PT017 HP UNLOADER ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION HP UNLOADER PT017 PISTON O-RING - LARGE SEAT O-RING BLACK PLASTIC KNOB - PISTON RETAINER SEAT PT017KNOB BRASS KNOB PISTON RETAINER O-RING BRASS BODY LOCKING NUT PISTON O-RING - SMALL POPPET O-RING SPRING PISTON WASHER - SMALL POPPET...
  • Page 41: Pump-Out Pump

    Pump-Out Pump AP37 PARTS ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 43 19 & 19A CONTROL PANEL REAR VIEW - BASE & BASE SKIRT 55 & 56 55 & 56 41 & 41A HINGE SCREWS...
  • Page 44 14 & 14A 36 & 79 27 & 27A REAR VIEW – BASE, BASE SKIRT & RECOVERY TANK VACUUM PLUG ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 55 & 56 55 & 56 3, 58 & 59 3, 58 & 59 TOP VIEW OF BASE...
  • Page 46 VACUUM MOUNTS & CONNECTIONS 9, 54 & 64 9, 54 & 64 9, 54 & 64...
  • Page 47 3 & 59 61 & 62 61 & 62 3 & 59 63 & 55 BOTTOM VIEW OF BASE 9 & 54 9 & 54 PUMP & PRIMING VALVE...
  • Page 48 80 & 55 36 & 36A 9 & 41 BOTTOM VIEW SOLUTION TANK & BASE SKIRT...
  • Page 49 BOTTOM VIEW SOLUTION TANK 9, 30 & 31 INSIDE SOLUTION TANK...
  • Page 50 INSIDE RECOVERY TANK VACUUM SHUTOFF AND PUMP-OUT FILTER REMOVED INSIDE RECOVERY TANK WITH PUMP-OUT FILTER IN PLACE VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 51 PUMP-OUT PARTS 97 & 9...
  • Page 52 PUMP-OUT PARTS FLOW...
  • Page 53: Parts List

    KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 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 WHEEL 2-1/2” GRAY WASHER 1/2” FLAT SS WITH NM5724 NM5751A NEOPRENE BACKING...
  • Page 54 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 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 1200PSI PUMP WITH MOTOR ELBOW 90 BARB ½” X 3/8” MPT AP48 PRIMING VALVE ELBOW 90 BARB 3/8”...
  • Page 55 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION HOSE ¾” ID CLEAR COIL GROMMET 3/8” NM5093 NM4116 HOSE CLAMP FOR 1/2” HOSE MOISTURE BARRIER PH07 NM5737 PUMP-OUT PUMP 1/4” INTERNAL STAR WASHER SS AP37 NM5433 PF20381-010 ELBOW 90 ¾” BARB QUAD FTTG DECAL CSA WARNING NM5705C NM5850...
  • Page 56: Hose List

    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 MX1200 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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