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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Nautilus MX3-1200E 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 MX3-1200E. We take a great deal of pride in the MX3-1200E; our goal is no less than your complete satisfaction.

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications MX3-1200E High Pressure Extractor Height: 42-1/4” (107.32cm) Length: 34-3/8” (87.31cm) Width: 23-3/8” (59.37cm) Weight: 160 lbs. (72.57 kg.) Solution Tank Capacity: 12 gallon (45.4 Liters) Recovery Tank Capacity: 12 gallon (45.4 Liters) Solution Pump: Pump-Tec #356 pump with 1-1/2 HP Motor 0-1200 psi 2.2 gpm / 8.3lpm...

  • 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

    • The two power cords must be plugged into separate circuits during operation. • Do not use the MX3-1200E outdoors, in standing water or on wet surfaces. Do not store the MX3-1200E in wet conditions. If extractor is leaking, unplug machine power cords from outlets before approaching or touching machine.

  • Page 7: Mechanical Safety

    Store, transport, and use this equipment only in temperatures well above freezing. (32ºF or 0ºC). If you suspect the MX3-1200E has been frozen, do not plug in or turn on machine until you are sure it has thawed completely.

  • Page 8: Vacuum Connections

    Section Vacuum Connections The MX3-1200E 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. ∗ THIS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED...

  • Page 9: Electrical Supply

    SET UP AND OPERATION 1. Electrical Cords: Two 15m extension cords are supplied with the Nautilus MX3-1200E. 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 separate circuits: •...

  • Page 10: Water Supply & Chemicals

    16-1/4oz of chemical to each gallon of water. (125ml per liter) • The standard tip for use with the MX3-1200E 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: 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

    The vacuum connection on the machine can be either a 2” hose barb or 2” male Flash Cuff. Both are included with your MX3-1200E. The desired connector can be threaded into the vacuum port on the front of the machine.

  • Page 15: Foam Downer

    The Foam Downer kills foam as waste water enters the machine. Place a container of liquid defoamer on the top of your MX3-1200E. The vacuum air flow siphons the liquid defoamer through Foam Downer into the vacuum tank, breaking down the foam before it can cause any damage or make a mess.

  • 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

    Bucket & Sprayer Storage The top of the MX3-1200E 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 MX3-1200E Problem Cause Solution Machine not Building circuit breaker tripped. Reset breakers or move cords to other outlets turning on - Faulty power cord Replace cord No power Faulty switches or internal wiring Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed *...
  • Page 21 Problem Cause Solution Pump-out Building circuit breaker tripped. Reset breakers or move cords to other outlets not working Faulty power cord Replace cord Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed * Faulty switches or internal wiring (NM5714) Pump-out pump faulty Replace pump-out pump (AP37) Clean pump-out filter - Keep recovery tank clean –...
  • Page 22 Problem Cause Solution Solution Tank Water source turned off Turn on faucet or find other water source not filling Float not on valve arm Reconnect float to valve arm - Adjust to proper height/level Float valve faulty Repair or replace float valve Water hose restricted Un-kink, clean out or replace hose Water Pressure too high...

  • Page 23: Solution Flow Path

    MX3-1200E 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...

  • Page 24: Wiring Diagrams

    M1200 MX3-1200E Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram – Cord #1 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP VAC 2 VAC 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER 10AMP 12GA COOLING FAN CORD #1 FILTER VAC2 VAC1 Machine Base...
  • Page 25 MX3-1200E Wiring Diagram – Cord #2 PUMP OUT SOL PUMP VAC 2 VAC 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER 10AMP 12GA FILTER PUMP OUT SOLUTION PUMP GREEN Machine Base...
  • Page 26 NAUTILUS MX3-1200E 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 MX3-1200E 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

    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 MX3-1200E 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 This debris can clog the Waste Pump and the Vacuum Shutoff Assembly. The Hydro-Filter II must be examined and cleaned regularly to keep the MX3-1200E functioning properly: • Grasp and turn the lid counterclockwise to open the Hydro-Filter II lid.
  • 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 A restricted 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 Inside View: MX3-1200E Solution Tank seals. • To examine the filter, open the solution tank lid on the front of the machine.
  • 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 MX3- 1200E 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

    This will assure that the anti-freeze will be drawn into the proportioning valve. 4. Connect any cleaning tools that will be stored with the MX3-1200E. Direct tool spray back into the solution tank or into a bucket. Repeat for all tools to be protected.

  • Page 36: Pump

    Section Parts Replacement parts available for repair of your MX3-1200E. MX3-1200E PUMP – AP48F PARTS ASSEMBLY KIT C – PT045 KIT A – PT042 KIT B – PT044...
  • Page 37 PUMPTEC #356 PUMP – AP48F 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 AP37F PARTS ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 43 19 & 19A CONTROL PANEL REAR VIEW - BASE & BASE SKIRT 55 & 56 55 & 56 41 & 41A HINGE SCREWS...
  • Page 44 REAR VIEW – BASE, BASE SKIRT & RECOVERY TANK 14 & 14a 36 & 79 27 & 27A 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 CONNECTIONS 97 & 9...
  • Page 52 PUMP-OUT PARTS FLOW...

  • Page 53: Parts List

    NM5751A backing ACORN NUT CAP 5/16-18 CONTROL PANEL PLATE NM5143 NM5743 SCREW 5/16-18 X 2.75” HX SS MX3-1200E PANEL DECAL NM5137 NM5743B LID ASSY WASTE TANK CORD 10AMP W/ PLUG (QTY 2) NM5718 NM5009A SCREW #10 X 5/8” PH SS(QTY 6)
  • Page 54 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION KEY PART # DESCRIPTION PHY094-034 NUT 10-24 NYLOCK SS(QTY 4) BARB ½” X 3/8” MPT BR030 NM5748 AXLE REAR WHEELS – 22.5” NM5086 HOSE ½” ID CLEAR COIL AP48F 1200PSI PUMP WITH MOTOR ELBOW 90 BARB ½” X 3/8” MPT NM5096 PRIMING VALVE ELBOW 90 BARB 3/8”...
  • Page 55 NM5701 FLOAT VACUUM SHUTOFF DECAL POWER PRIME VALVE NM5741F NM5705A NM4116 GROMMET 3/8” NM5711 DECAL NAUTILUS SIDE (QTY 2) BR282A ELBOW 90DEG ¼” LONG STREET NM4087 SCREW 1/4-20 x 5/8” SOC BH SS BR049 BARB ¾” X ¾” FPT NM5731...

  • 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 MX3-1200E 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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