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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Olympus M500H Operating Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE # • Introduction • Technical Specifications • Optional Equipment SECTION 1: Operational Safety • Electrical Safety • Mechanical Safety SECTION 2: Operation Procedures • Electrical Supply • Water Supply & Chemicals •...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    M500H; our goal is no less than your complete satisfaction. This manual will provide users with the knowledge required to operate the Olympus M500H 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 M500H High Performance Extractor Height: 38” Length: 28” Width: 19-1/2” Weight: 117 lbs. Solution Tank Capacity: 12 gallon Recovery Tank Capacity: 12 gallon Solution Pump: Pump-Tec #207V pump with 1/3HP Motor 0-500 psi – 2.50 - 1.06 gpm Vacuum Motors: Two AMETEK Lamb 5.7”...

  • Page 5: Optional Equipment

    Additional / Optional Equipment Wand Glide – Delrin AW529D Wand Glide – Teflon AW529T Auto Fill System with chemical draw: M012 Metering Tip Kit: PDE001 Auto Pump-out System: M016 Pump-out Hose: AH65 Hydro-Filter II Inline Filter: AC10 Replacement Bags for Hydro-Filter: AC11A Hydro Force Injection Sprayer: AS08...
  • Page 6 Section Safety CAUTION! 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 M500H. • To reduce the risk of property damage or injury, repairs to electrical systems should only be performed by experienced technicians.
  • Page 7 • 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: Section 2: Operation Procedures

    SET UP AND OPERATION 1. Electrical Cords: Two 25’ power cords are supplied with the Olympus M500H. Cord #1 powers Vacuum Motor #1, Vacuum Motor #2 and the Solution Pump. (and Waste Pump if equipped with optional Auto Pump-out System.);...

  • Page 9: 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 in the solution tank cannot exceed 130° ° ° ° F. •...

  • Page 10: Chemical Metering Tips

    Metering Tip Kit – PDE001 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 11: Water Supply

    • Hot water can be used as long as the temperature in the solution tank does not exceed 130°F. • Faucet adapter kits (Hydro-Force item #AX21 & AX22) are available that allow connection to different types of faucets if needed.
  • Page 12 3. Priming the High-Pressure Pump: Once water is in the solution tank, the high-pressure solution pump must be primed: • Connect the short prime hose to the solution outlet (female quick-connect on the front of the machine.) • Direct the end of the hose back into the solution tank and turn the solution pump switch to the ON position.
  • Page 13 4. 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 Connect the male end of the HP Solution Hose Assembly to the female solution outlet fitting on...
  • Page 14 6. Optional Auto Pump-out System - Connection of Pump-out Hose: The pump-out hose is a 50’ section of 3/4” garden hose. • 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 15: Pressure Adjustments

    7. Pressure Adjustment: When the high-pressure solution pump is on and primed, pressure will show on the gauge. • To decrease the pressure, turn the brass knob on the pressure regulator to the left (counter- clockwise.) • To increase the pressure, turn the brass knob on the pressure regulator to the right (clockwise.) •...

  • Page 16: Heater

    8. Heater: To prevent damage to the heater, the heater must have water in it before it is turned ON. Fill solution tank, prime the pump and connect solution hoses before turning heater ON. Allow the heater to heat up for about 5 minutes before starting to spray tool. While the heater allows for maximum operating temperature of approximately 190ºF, the temperature of the cleaning water delivered to the tool is dependant on two factors: •...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Troubleshooting

    Section Troubleshooting Troubleshooting – Olympus M500H 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 & test switches - Repair as needed *...
  • Page 19 Problem Cause Solution Pump-out Building circuit breaker tripped. Reset breakers or move cords to other outlets not working Faulty power cord Replace cord (AX32) Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed * Faulty switches or internal wiring (NM5714) Optional Pump-out pump faulty Replace pump-out pump (NM5053)
  • Page 20 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 (NM5055) Optional Water hose restricted Un-kink, clean out or replace hose...

  • Page 21: Solution Flow Path

    M500H Flow Path shown with optional Auto-Fill System M012 Solution Flow Path Inlet Quick Float Valve Connect Solution Tank Outlet Quick Connect Filter Gauge Chemical Jug Pump – AP52 Pressure Regulator PT021 Heater Denotes Denotes Water Denotes by-pass Denotes incoming water flow in high water flow from Chemical flow...

  • Page 22: Wiring Diagrams

    M500H Wiring Diagram - Standard Heater Solution Vacuum #2 Vacuum #1 Pump CIRCUIT BREAKER VACUUM VACUUM 2-Stage 2-Stage SOLUTION PUMP CORD #1 WHITE TO COMMON GROUND FOR ALL COMPONENTS GREEN See Heater See Heater wiring wiring detail on detail on next page next page TO COMMON GROUND FOR ALL COMPONENTS...
  • Page 23 Power Cord #2 HEATER SWITCH Heating Element 230°F TEMP SWITCH PKLK-25.83 190°F TEMP SWITCH PKLK-25.82 HEATER NM5043...

  • Page 24: Wiring Diagram

    M500H Wiring Diagram With Auto Pump-Out System Heater Waste Solution Vacuums Pump Pump #1 & #2 CIRCUIT BREAKER YELLOW SOLUTION PUMP VACUUM VACUUM 2-Stage 2-Stage Heater CORD #1 WHITE WASTE PUMP TO COMMON GROUND FOR ALL COMPONENTS GREEN WHITE TO COMMON GROUND FOR ALL COMPONENTS GREEN CORD #2 BLACK...
  • Page 25 OLYMPUS M500H STANDARD SWITCH PANEL: Solution Pump Switch – Power from Cord #1. When the switch is turned to the ON position power Vacuum #1 – Power from Cord #1 is supplied to the solution pump motor. When the switch is turned to the ON...
  • Page 26 OLYMPUS M500H WITH AUTO PUMP-OUT SWITCH PANEL: Heater – Power from Cord #2 When the switch is turned to the ON position power is supplied to the Vacuum #1 & #2– Power from Cord #1 Heater When the switch is turned to the ON position power is supplied to both vacuum motors.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Section Maintenance Proper maintenance is required to keep the M500H operating properly, prevent downtime and to extend the life of your equipment. WARNING: Disconnect electrical power before performing any service or maintenance inside machine base or before testing or repairing switches or power cords.
  • Page 28 CLEAN CHEMICAL FEED FILTER & FOOT VALVE: With optional Auto-Fill System Only The Filter & Foot Valve is on the end of the chemical feed hose that is placed in the chemical jug as part of the optional Auto-Fill chemical feed system. Regularly examine the filter and clean as needed.
  • Page 29 CLEAN THE HYDRO-FILTER II: (Optional Accessory) When used with the M500H, 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: Pump

    CLEAN WASTE PUMP-OUT PUMP: (With optional Auto Pump-Out System Only) 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. •...

  • Page 31: Solution Tank

    FLUSH SOLUTION TANK AND PUMP: (continued from previous page) Direct the end of the prime hose into the recovery tank vacuum barb Vacuum acid solution out of Solution Tank CLEAN PUMP INLET FILTER A restricted Pump Inlet Filter can prevent the solution pump from providing adequate pressure for cleaning. •...
  • Page 32 FLUSH CHEMICAL SYSTEM: (With optional Auto-Fill System Only) 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.) Place Chemical Feed Hose into •...
  • Page 33 LUBRICATE PRESSURE REGULATOR O-RINGS: To maintain consistent adequate pressure delivery to the cleaning tool, the piston seal of the M3-500 pressure regulator must be lubricated regularly. 1. Drain the solution tank 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 Storage Prep and Freeze Protection Procedures: Your Olympus M500H 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 M500H is transported or stored in freezing temperatures, the following procedures should be performed.
  • Page 36 Section Parts Replacement parts available for repair of your M500H M500H PUMP – AP52 PARTS ASSEMBLY KIT C – PT056 KIT A – PT054 KIT B – PT055...
  • Page 37 PUMPTEC #207V PUMP – AP52 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER KIT A PLUNGER & SEALS PT054 KIT B VALVES & O-RINGS PT055 KIT C CAM & BEARING OFFSET 125 PT056 MANIFOLD 0207-0504-0004 PUMP HEAD 0207-0502-0007 STUFFING BOX 0207-0503-0001 CRANKCASE 0207-0507-0001 PLUNGER GUIDE 0207-0010-0002 HEAD BOLT BOLT-1/4-20 X 2-3/4 SHCS-SS...
  • Page 38 Part Number Description 16-3 3’ Discharge Tubing OLYMPUS AUTO-FILL 25-78 Pipe Nipple 34-17 16” Chain with Connector FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY 34-22 Backflow Preventer (Optional) 35-12 Float Hanger Clip – NM5452 Snap Clip – NM5450 35-18 Float Assembly – PHY005-003 35-31 Magnet Housing 35-32 Magnet Holder...

  • Page 48: Warranty

    Section Limited Warranty Your Olympus M500H 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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