Hydro-Force Nautilus MX200 User manual

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#LMANN06 Revised: 01-29-2015
Nautilus MX200
Operating Manual

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Nautilus MX200 Operating Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE #
•Intro uction 3
•Technical Specifications 4
•Optional Equipment 5
SECTION 1: Operational Safety
•Electrical Safety 6
•Mechanical Safety 7
SECTION 2: Operation Proce ures
•Vacuum Connections 8
•Electrical Supply 9
•Water Supply & Chemicals 10
•Solution Hose & Pump Priming 13
•Heater & Vacuum Hose 14
•Foam Downer 15
•Pump-Out System 16
•Shut own Proce ures 17
•Accessory Storage 18
•Troubleshooting 19
•Solution Flow Path 22
•Wiring Diagrams 23
SECTION 3: Maintenance/ Technical
•Maintenance 27
•Drawings & Parts Lists
oPump 35
oPressure Unloa er 36
oAuto-Fill 37
oPump-Out Pump 39
oParts Pictures 40
oParts List 51
oHose List 54
•Warranty 55

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Hydro-Force Nautilus MX200. The
MX200 is designed to give truck ount-level perfor ance in a portable achine
that co bines versatility with ease of transport. Years of experience, engineering,
and planning have gone into the design and anufacturing of the MX200. We
take a great deal of pride in the MX200; our goal is no less than your co plete
satisfaction.
The Hy ro-Force Nautilus MX200 is inten e for commercial use only.
This anual will provide users with the knowledge required to operate the
Nautilus MX200 safely, to understand how to properly operate and aintain the
achine, and to ensure that the equip ent operates at its axi u perfor ance
level.
All users must rea an un erstan this manual completely before
operating the machine.
Always aintain this anual in legible condition adjacent to the Nautilus MX200,
or place in a secure location for future reference.
Any questions pertaining to the operating or servicing of this unit should be
directed to your nearest Hydro-Force distributor.
This anual is written specifically for the Nautilus MX200 portable extractor units
anufactured by:
Hydro-Force
4282 South 590 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
801-268-2673
801-268-3856 FAX
Infor ation in this anual is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a co it ent on the part of Hydro-Force or its parent or affiliated
co panies.

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Technical Specifications
MX200 High Pressure Extractor
Height: 42-1/4”
Length: 34-3/8”
Wi th: 23-3/8”
Weight: 112 lbs.
Solution Tank Capacity: 12 gallon
Recovery Tank Capacity: 12 gallon
Solution Pump: Pump-Tec #114 pump with 1.4ampMotor
0-200 psi – 0.89 gpm
Vacuum Motors: Two AMETEK Lamb 5.7” iameter 2-Stage – tangential ischarge
Can be operate in series or parallel configuration
Pump-out Pump: FloJet 120VAC 4.5 gpm
(Optional)
Power Draw: Cor #1 – 18.75 Amp wi e open / 11.73amp full loa
(A 1.50amps to Cor #1 for non-heate units with optional Pump-Out Pump)
Optional Cor #2 – 14.58 amps for units with optional 1750W Heater
(A 1.50amps to Cor #2 for heate units with optional Pump-Out Pump)
Stan ar Equipment
Vacuum Connection: 2” Barb or 2”Male Flash Cuff with 2” Male NPT
Vacuum Hose: 25’ X 1-1/2” with 1-1/2” cuff & 2” cuff
2” Female Flash Cuff x 1-1/2” hose a apter
Carpet Wan : 1-1/2” SS Dual Jet S-Ben Wan – AW29
Accessory Mount Har ware: Four 1/4-20 x 5/8” SS Screws & Washers
HP Solution Hose: 25’ x 1/4” with 1/4” male & female quick connects
Power Cor s: 1 – 25’ x 12gauge with male & female plug en s
Electrical: 5amp Pump Circuit Breaker
Internal Component Cooling Fan
Optional Features:
1750W Heater:
Dual Circuit In icator:
Auto Fill System with chemical raw:
Metering Tip Kit: 14 ifferent tips for changing chemical ilution rate
Water Supply Hose: 50’ x 3/8” with 1/4” female quick connect &
Female gar en hose fitting
Auto Pump-out System:
Pump-out Hose: 50’ x 3/4” with male & female gar en hose fittings

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A itional / Optional Equipment
Wan Gli e – Delrin AW529D
Wan Gli e – Teflon AW529T
18” Bottom Velcro Strap for Wan Hol er NM5841
Hy-Dry Deluxe Upholstery Tool: AW50D
1-1/2” Vacuum Hose: (Sol per foot – No cuffs) AH36
2” cuff for 1-1/2” Vac Hose: AH46
1-1/2” cuff for 1-1/2” Vac Hose: AH42
1-1/2” Hose Connector PVC: AH74
HP Solution Hose 1/4” X 25’ w/M-F Quick Connects AH79D
1/4” Male Quick Connect: AH102B
1/4” Female Quick Connect: AH101B
Pump-out Hose: AH65
Hy ro Filter II: AC10
Replacement Screen for Hy ro-Filter II: AC10C
Metering Tip Kit: PDE001
12/3 X 25’ Power Cor : AX32
12/3 X 50’ GFCI Power Cor : NM4407A
Belt Pack AX108
AC10
AW50D
NM440
A
AX108
AX32
AC10C

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Safety
This machine is an electrical appliance.
Care must be taken to re uce the risk of electrical shock.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE MX200.
•To reduce the risk of property da age or injury, repairs to electrical syste s should only be perfor ed by
experienced technicians. Contact your distributor for assistance. Unplug achine power cord fro outlet
before perfor ing any repairs on the extractor.
•This achine shall be grounded while in use to protect the operator fro electric shock. The achine is
provided with a three-conductor cord and a three-contact grounding type attach ent plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding
wire. Never connect this wire to other than the grounding pin of the attach ent plug.
•This achine is for use on a no inal 120-volt circuit and
has a grounding plug that rese bles the plug illustrated in
the sketch to the right. Make sure that the achine is
connected to an outlet having the sa e configuration as
the plug. No plug adapter should be used with this
achine.
•The power cord supplied with this achine is properly
sized to handle the electrical load of this achine and
properly grounded as described above. Any extension
cords used with this achine ust be si ilarly sized with
an equal or greater load rating and grounded to assure
safe operation. A properly sized or rated GFCI protected cord can be used for additional protection.
•Do not use the MX200 outdoors, in standing water or on wet surfaces. Do not store the MX200 in wet
conditions. If extractor is leaking, unplug achine power cords fro outlets before approaching or
touching achine.
•Do not unplug power cord by pulling on the cord. Grasp the plug end when unplugging the cord. Do not pull
the extractor by the cord. If cord or plug is da aged, do not use cord. Replace with new cord or repair as
needed before use.
•Overloaded circuit ay not always trip circuit breaker. Reduced voltage to a achine on an overloaded circuit
will prevent co ponents fro operating properly.
Section
1

This machine must be protecte from con itions
which may amage the pump, tank, hoses an other components.
•Freezing of water in this machine will cause serious amage. The MX200, solution hoses, and tools ust
be protected fro freezing te perature. Store, transport, and use this equip ent only in te peratures well
above freezing. (32ºF or 0ºC). If you suspect the MX200 has been frozen, do not plug in or turn on achine
until you are sure it has thawed co pletely.
•If the equip ent cannot be stored or transported in a war environ ent, it can be guarded fro freezing by
running an anti-freeze solution through the inco ing water lines, che ical feed syste , solution pu p, solution
lines, tools and pu p-out pu p. The achine is filled at the factory with anti-freeze to eli inate da age during
ship ent in cold weather.
oThe anti-freeze solution ust be co pletely flushed fro the achine before it is returned to service.
•The MX200 ust not be used to pick up fla able or co bustible aterials or used in areas where these
aterials ay be present.
•Solvent-based or water-based solutions containing solvents ay da age the pu p, hoses, and other
co ponents. Do not assu e che ical co patibility. Contact your distributor or Hydro-Force if you have
questions regarding the co patibility of your che icals with the achine.
•Do not clean with solutions that are at te peratures above 130ºF.
•Rinse the solution tank, che ical syste , and pu p with fresh water after each day’s use.
•Do not allow pu p to run dry. Always aintain adequate solution level to supply solution pu p.
•HP hoses ay rupture if worn or da aged. Do not use HP solution hoses if hose covering is cut, bulging, or
otherwise da aged. Exa ine HP solution hoses daily and replace or repair hoses as needed.
•Use a Hydro-Filter II and clean the recovery tank daily to keep pu p-out filter and pu p fro beco ing
clogged. Store the MX200 with the recovery tank lid open.
•Keep Vacuu Inlet Filter clean and check float for proper operation. Do not operate the MX200 without the
Vacuu Inlet Filter in place. Use efoamer to eliminate foam buil -up uring cleaning an prevent
foam/moisture from entering vacuums.
Use common sense to protect yourself an others while using this equipment.
•Keep pets and children away fro the achine when in use.
•Keep all body parts, hair, and loose clothing away fro openings and oving parts. Always wear appropriate
work clothing and safety equip ent when operating unit.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Wet carpet on stairs can be slippery.
•Do not ove the MX200 up or down stairs when tanks are full of water. Drain solution and recovery tanks,
and secure base latches before oving unit up or down stairs. Lift using only the achine handles designed &
designated for oving and lifting.
•Water ay be spilled, drip, or be exhausted fro vacuu s during operation. Place unit in area where water will
not cause da age or use drop cloth to protect surfaces.

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Vacuum Connections
The MX200 has a unique vacuum system which allows you to
connect your vacuums in either parallel or in series. Vacuum
connections can be change quickly, with only a screw river.
While there is ebate on which vacuum alignment provi es the best
extraction, this much is true:
•Two vacuums in series: The vacuum lift is increase by 1.6
times the rating of a single vacuum, while the air flow stays the
same as a single vacuum.
•Two vacuums in parallel: The vacuum air flow is increase by
2.0 times the rating of a single vacuum, while the lift says the
same.
Air flow is usually measure in cubic feet per minute, in icate as CFM.
Lift is usually measure in inches of water column, in icate as
“H2O or “WC.
To connect vacuums in parallel:
1. Connect the discharge / exhaust hose fro vacuu #1 to the
exhaust pipe on achine base.
2. Place the rubber stopper into the vacuu inlet port of vacuu
anifold nu ber two.
3. Open vacuu gate valve and attach the Gatekeeper to prevent
accidental valve closure.
When connected in parallel, both vacuu s ust be running during
cleaning. Vacuu s cannot be operated individually.
To connect vacuums in series:
1. Connect the discharge / exhaust hose fro vacuu #1 to the
vacuu inlet port of vacuu anifold nu ber two.
2. Place rubber stopper into the exhaust pipe on achine base.
3. Re ove Gatekeeper and close vacuu gate valve.
When connected in series vacuu s can be operated individually if desired during
cleaning.
Always secure the Gate Valve Open with the
Gatekeeper when connecting the vacuums in Parallel.
Closing the Vacuum Gate Valve with the hoses connected in
the Parallel configuration may cause damage to Vacuum #2.
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GATEKEEPER

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Operation Procedures
Knowle ge of the proper operation of the MX200 is require to ensure
user safety an efficient performance of the extractor.
SET UP AND OPERATION
1. Electrical Cor s:
One 25’ power cord is supplied with the standard Nautilus MX200. This cord powers vacuu #1, vacuu
#2, the Solution Pu p, and the cooling fan and the waste pu p if so equipped.
A second cord is added if equipped with the optional 1750W heater. Cord#2 will power the heater and the
waste pu p if so equipped.
The a perage required by each cord requires that the two cords be plugged into separate circuits:
•Cord #1 (Left side) Must be plugged into a 20a p circuit.
•Cord #2 (Right side) Units with heater only, Cord #2 can be plugged into a 15a p circuit. Units with the
heater and the optional APO, it ust also be plugged into a 20a p circuit when using both the heater &
waste pu p.
20amp circuits are usually foun in kitchens an bathrooms. An overloaded circuit will not always trip
the circuit breaker i ediately, but it ay not provide sufficient voltage for proper operation and the breaker
ay trip eventually.
On dual cord units, plug the two power cords into two outlets fro different circuits. If the Dual Circuit
Indicator green light fails to light, you ay be on the sa e circuit and ay need to select a different plug for
one of the cords. If the Dual Circuit Indicator green light co es on, you are plugged into two different
circuits. Proceed with your set-up procedure.
(Dual Circuit In icator light may take up to 30 secon s to recognize the two circuits an turn ON.)
If a circuit breaker trips or the pu p circuit breaker trips during operation, reset the breakers and ove the
cord to another outlet as needed.
When operating the MX200 with the optional 1750W heater
DO NOT turn the heater on until after the pump has been prime an solution hose
an tool connecte – Steps #3, #4 & #5.
Power Cord – AX32
25’ – 12 gauge M-F Plugs
Cord #1 Dual Cord Set-up
Only with Optional 1750W Heater
Cord #2
Standard Single Cord Set-up
Dual Circuit Indicator

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2A. Water Supply & Chemical Mixing– Manual Fill:
•Pour up to 12 gallons of hot water into the solution tank at the front of the achine. The water
temperature cannot excee 130°
°°
°F.
•Measure and add the appropriate a ount of the desired liquid che ical to the water in the solution tank.
The a ount of che ical will vary depending on the type of che ical used, the a ount of water in the
tank, and the aterial being cleaned; consult the che ical packaging for specific ixture ratios.
•Powdered che icals should be dissolved in water before adding to the water in the solution tank.
DO NOT RUN OUT OF WATER WHILE USING THE MACHINE! Ensure
that the tank contains enough water to complete each job. If the water level is low: stop cleaning,
turn off the pump, an refill the tank. Running the pump ry will amage the pump an voi the
warranty.
2B. Optional Auto-Fill System - Water Supply & Chemical Dilution:
•The che ical dilution rate is controlled by the etering tip, and the dilution rate can only be changed by
changing the etering tip (See “How to Change the Metering Tip” on Page 11 for instructions.)
Chemical Fee Setup:
•Re ove the che ical feed hose fro the solution tank. Make sure float is attached to valve and hanging
freely, above the botto of the solution tank. Adjust float height to aintain adequate water level.
•Place the end of the che ical feed hose into a container of liquid che ical.
•If the tip is re oved, and the proportioning syste operated with no tip, the dilution rate will be 8:1 (the
equivalent to adding 16-1/4oz of che ical to each gallon of water.)
•The reco ended tip for use with the MX200 is the turquoise tip with a dilution rate of 256:1. This
eans that for each gallon of water flowing into the achine, 1/2 ounce of che ical will be added.
•If a fresh water rinse with no chemical is esire , simply leave the chemical fee hose insi e the
solution tank.
Proportioni
ng Valve
Chemical Feed Hose
Float Hanger
Float Valve
Pour appropriate amount of hot water into
solution tank
Add appropriate amount of chemical to water
in solution tank
Float

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How to Change the Metering Tip:
•Re ove the che ical feed hose fro the barb on the side of the proportioning valve.
•Unscrew and re ove the old tip.
•Screw in the proper tip for your che ical tip and place the hose back on the barb
Metering Tip Kit (Hy ro-Force Item# PDE001) contains 14 different colored etering tips, allowing
dilution rates fro 11:1 up to 427:1. Refer to the chart below to select the tip that eets the dilution rate for
your che ical application.
•For exa ple: if you require 1-1/2 ounces of che ical per gallon of water, change to the red etering tip
with the dilution rate of 85:1.
•The dilution rates are based on che icals with water-like viscosity. Thicker ( ore viscous) che icals will
dilute at a different rate.
•For powdered che icals, a liquid concentrate ust be ade. Mix the concentrate according to the
anufacturer’s directions, and then select the appropriate etering tip.
•Contact your distributor or Hydro-Force if you have questions about your che ical.
Metering Tip Application Chart:
Metering Tip Kit – PDE001
Turquoise Tip
Dilution 256 - 1
Red Tip
Dilution 85 - 1
TIP
COLOR
CHEMICAL DILUTION RATES
OZ / GAL (RATIO)
TAN 0.30 (427:1)
ORANGE 0.40 (320:1)
TURQUOISE 0.50 (256:1)
PINK 0.75 (170:1)
LIGHT BLUE 1.00 (128:1)
BROWN 1.12 (114:1)
RED 1.50 (85:1)
WHITE 1.75 (73:1)
GREEN 2.00 (64:1)
BLUE 2.50 (51:1)
YELLOW 3.75 (34:1)
BLACK 5.00 (26:1)
PURPLE 8.50 (15:1)
GRAY 11.50 (11:1)
NO TIP 16.25 (8:1)
Proportioning Valve
Chemical Feed Hose

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Water Supply:
•Once the correct etering tip is in place:
oConnect the Auto-Fill Water Supply Hose to the water inlet (the ale quick-connect on the front
of the achine.)
oConnect 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 te perature does not exceed 130°F.
•Faucet adapter kits (Hydro-Force ite #AX21 & AX22) are available that allow connection to different
types of faucets if needed.
To a just the water level in the solution tank:
•Turn off the water supply.
•Adjust the length of the chain connecting the float bottle to
the float valve. Unhook the float fro the beaded chain on
the valve. Unsnap the hook fro the beaded chain on the
float.
Move the bottle down to decrease the water level.
Move the bottle up to increase the water level.
•Snap the back onto the float chain & hook the float back
onto the valve chain.
•Turn the water supply back on.
If the che ical is not drawing, or if the tank is not filling
or is overflowing, refer to the trouble shooting guide, or
contact your distributor for assistance.
Connect the Auto-Fill Water Supply Hose to Solution Inlet
(Male quick connect on the front of the machine.)
3/8” id X 25’ with F Quick Connect & F Garden Hose Fitting
Float Valve
Float Bottle
Connect the Auto-Fill Water Supply Hose to a
faucet and turn on the water
Chemical
Feed Hose
Float Hanger Hook

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3. Priming the High-Pressure Pump:
Once water is in the solution tank, the high pressure pu p ust be pri ed:
•There is a pri ing hose included with the achine. Connect the pri ing hose to the solution outlet –
fe ale quick connect on the front of the achine.
•Turn on both vacuu s and the solution pu p. Insert the end of the pri ing hose into the vacuu
inlet port on the front of the achine and cup your hand around the hose to block off the vacuu
inlet with your hand. The vacuu will pull solution through the pu p and pri ing hose into the
vacuu tank.
•Turn off the pu p and vacuu s. Disconnect the pri ing hose. You can now continue your set-up.
As long as there is solution in the tank, the pu p should re ain pri ed.
If the pu p still does not pri e, or if flow is low or unsteady, check the hose fro the solution tank to the
pu p (as well as the filter) for clogging, kinks, or restrictions. Clean or replace hose and/or filter and repeat
the pri ing procedure.
If you are having trouble with the pu p, refer to the trouble shooting guide or contact your distributor for
advice or assistance.
4. Connection of Solution Hose:
Connect the high pressure solution hose to the solution outlet (fe ale quick connect on the front of the
achine). Connect the other end of the hose to the ale quick connect on the cleaning tool. When you are
ready to start cleaning, turn the solution pu p switch to the ON position. The pressure is preset, there is no
pressure adjust ent to be ade.
Connect the male end of the HP Solution Hose
Assembly to the female solution outlet fitting on
the machine. Connect the female end to the
cleaning tool.
HP Solution Hose Assembly – AH79D
1/4” id X 25’ with M-F Quick Connects
PUMP PRIMING HOSE
NM5080

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5. Optional 1750W Heater Operation:
To prevent amage to the heater, the heater must have water in it before it is
turne ON. Fill solution tank, prime the pump an connect solution hoses before turning heater
ON.
While the heater allows for axi u operating te perature of approxi ately 190ºF, the te perature of the
cleaning water delivered to the tool is dependent on two factors:
•The starting te perature of the water: Starting with hotter water will require a s aller te perature
increase fro the heater to reach the axi u te perature.
The water temperature in the solution tank cannot excee 130°
°°
°F.
•Flow rate: The lower the flow rate of the water through the heater, the ore ti e the water will be inside
the heater. The water will have ore ti e to be heated and can reach a higher te perature. High water
usage and flow rate will not allow the water enough ti e to be heated and the te perature of the water
delivered to the tool will be uch lower.
The flow rate can be lowered by putting s aller jets in the cleaning tool and by reducing the a ount of
ti e the wand is sprayed. Taking additional drying stokes without spraying water between spraying
strokes will help increase the potential te perature rise.
6. Connection of Vacuum Hoses:
The vacuu connection port on the achine can be either a
2” hose barb or 2” ale Flash Cuff. Both are included with
your MX200. The desired connector can be threaded into
the vacuu port on the front of the achine.
A 2” fe ale Flash Cuff 1-1/2” hose adapter is also included
to connect the 1-1/2” vacuu hose to the 2” ale Flash
Cuff on the achine.
A 2” hose cuff for 1-1/2” vacuu hose is included to
connect the 1-1/2” vacuu hose to the 2” hose barb on the
achine.
With the proper cuff attached to the 25’ Vacuu Hose, the
25’ vacuu hose is then connected to the vacuu
connection port on the MX200. The other end with the 1-
1/2” cuff is connected to the cleaning tool.
When ready to begin cleaning, turn both vacuu switches to
the ON position. If connected in series, the MX200 can be
operated with only one vacuu for cleaning delicate fabrics.
(See Vacuu Connection instructions on Page 8) In ost
situations you will turn both vacuu switches ON.
Vacuum Connection with standard barb and
vinyl cuff
Vacuum Connection with Flash Cuffs

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7. Optional Foam Downer:
A key proble with portable extractors is that they have s all tanks where foa dissipates slowly. If you
have had issues with foa or are anticipating foa ing proble s, you will want to use a Foa Downer.
Foa can be drawn into the vacuu s before the vacuu shutoff closes. Foa and water blowing out the
vacuu akes a big ess, can decrease vacuu lift and da age the vacuu otors.
The Foa Downer kills foa as waste water enters the achine. Place a container of liquid defoa er on the
top of your MX200. The vacuu air flow siphons the liquid defoa er through Foa Downer into the
vacuu tank, breaking down the foa before it can cause any da age or ake a ess.
•Mounts and is ready to use in seconds
•Uses defoa er very econo ically
•NO LABOR is involved to spray or spread defoa er – it’s all auto atic
•Keeps silicone defoa ers off the floor where they can cause resoiling proble s
The Foa Downer is an attach ent that allows the vacuu to draw a s all a ount of defoa er in a
constant slow flow into the waste tank of the Nautilus. We reco end using a diluted defoa ing solution of
four ounces of defoa er to one gallon of water (1-32). Place the draw tube into the gallon of diluted
defoa er and open the needle valve one half turn as your starting point. If this is not sufficient to break
down the foa you can open the valve ore or add ore defoa er to the water to ake a stronger solution.
With the valve open one half turn it will take approxi ately one half hour to drain the gallon of diluted
defoa ing solution.
FOAM
DOWNER
AH17
FOAM DOWNER cannot be used
with 2” Male Flash Cuff connector
on achine. Re ove 2” Male Flash
Cuff and install 2” hose barb as
needed.
HOSE HOOK
AH95

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8. Connection of Optional Pump-Out Hose:
If your achine has the Optional Auto Pu p-Out Syste you ay want to connect the Pu p-Out Hose.
The pu p-out hose is a 50’ section of 3/4” garden hose. (Use of s aller dia eter hose ay reduce flow.)
•Re ove the cap fro the pu p-out outlet fitting on the back of the achine.
•Connect the pu p-out hose to the outlet fitting.
•Place the other end of the hose in a co ode or drain connected to the sanitary sewer syste .
•Secure hose end to prevent ove ent during pu ping.
Use efoamer to prevent foam buil -up in recovery tank uring cleaning an to keep
foam/moisture from entering vacuums.
Use Hy ro Filter II inline filter to trap an remove ebris from the waste water before it
enters the recovery tank. Excess ebris in recovery tank may clog Pump-Out filter. Clean
Filter as nee e uring use.
Do not turn the Waste Pump switch ON unless pump-out hose is connecte an has been
route to a proper rain.
The Waste Pump oes not use a float switch an will run as soon as the Waste Pump switch
is turne ON. It is ma e to run continuously while cleaning, as this type iaphragm pump
can run ry without amage.
When ready to begin cleaning, turn the Waste Pu p switch to the ON position.
If not using the waste pu p-out, the pu p-out hose does not need to be connected. When the recovery tank
fills during cleaning, the float asse bly in the vacuu inlet filter will rise and will auto atically shut off the
vacuu air flow to prevent the recovery tank fro overfilling and waste water fro getting into the vacuu s.
When this occurs:
•I ediately shut off the vacuu switches.
•Drain the recovery tank.
oTurn off the pu p switch while draining the tank.
oTurn pu p switch back upon resu ption of cleaning.
•Close the drain valve and turn the vacuu switches back on when
ready to resu e cleaning.
If the pu p-out or vacuu shutoff is not working properly, refer to the
trouble shooting guide or contact your distributor for advice or assistance.
Connect the Female
Garden Hose Fitting
end of the Pump-out
Hose to the outlet fitting
on the back of the
extractor. Place the
other end of the pump-
out hose in a sanitary
drain.
Float Shutoff Assembly
Draining the Recovery Tank
Pump
-
out Filter

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Shut own Proce ures:
•If using the optional auto-fill syste , turn the water supply off before finishing each job. This will allow
use of the water and che ical already in the tank, and will reduce the a ount of excess water to be
disposed of later.
•If using the optional 1750W heater, turn the heater off before finishing each job. This will allow the
water to cool the heater as you finish the job.
•When finished cleaning, turn off all switches.
•If the optional auto-fill syste was used and there is still water in the solution tank, push the float down
to release the water inlet hose pressure before disconnecting the hose fro the faucet. Disconnect the
water inlet hose fro the quick-connect on the front of the achine.
•Disconnect the solution hose and vacuu hose fro the cleaning tool. Pull valve trigger to release
pressure fro the hose before disconnecting solution hose fro cleaning tool.
•If a Hydro Filter II inline filter was used, disconnect the Hydro-
Filter II fro the vacuu hoses and clean the filter as needed.
Replace ent filter screens are available (AC10C.)
•Disconnect the vacuu hose and solution hose fro the achine.
•If water re ains in the solution tank, use the vacuu hose and
vacuu the excess water fro the tank.
•If the optional auto-fill syste was utilized, place the che ical feed
hose back into the solution tank.
•If the optional Auto waste pu p-out syste was used:
oTurn the waste pu p switch “on” to pu p out any re aining
water fro the recovery tank.
oTurn switch off, re ove the pu p-out hose fro the outlet
fitting and replace the cap.
oRoll up hose toward drain to re ove re aining water fro hose.
oConnect ends of hose together to prevent dirty water fro
dripping fro hose during transport.
•Disconnect the power cords fro the outlets and fro the achine.
•Re ove the float shutoff asse bly fro the recovery tank and clean vacuu shutoff filter as needed.
Clean Pu p-Out filter screen. Replace shutoff asse bly and tank lid.
•Drain any re aining water fro the recovery tank and dispose in sanitary drain. Do not use the sa e
bucket to drain the tank that you use to fill the tank.
•Roll up all hoses and cords.
Collect and store extractor, all tools, and accessories.

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Accessory Storage Options:
The MX200 is designed to ake it easier for the operator to
transport the achine and the ost co on cleaning
accessories.
Bucket & Sprayer Storage
The top of the MX200 is sized and recessed to hold a five
gallon bucket or two one-gallon che ical bottles as well as
two 2QT sprayers.
Power Cor Storage
The back of the MX200 has two sets of cord wraps to hold
two 12/3 x 25’ power cords.
Carpet Wan Storage
The front of the MX200 is designed to hold a S-Bend
Carpet wand and has two straps to hold it securely.
Optional strap for larger wands available
Other Tool & Hose Storage
Each side of the MX200 has a set of olded in threaded
inserts to which holders can be attached to hold other
accessories or supplies aking it uch easier to ove
around. Four 1/4-20 x 5/8” ounting screws & washers
included.
Wand Holder Straps
Molded in Threaded Inserts
for Side Mount Holders

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Troubleshooting –
Nautilus MX200
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 *
Solution
Pump Building circuit breaker tripped. Reset breakers or move cords to other outlets
not running Pump circuit breaker tripped Reset breaker – Check available circuit power & pump
Faulty power cord Replace cord (AX32)
Faulty switches or internal wiring Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed *
Pump motor breaker tripped Push in reset button on pump motor &/or external breaker
Pump motor faulty Replace pump motor (PT061)
Pump seized - trips breaker
Repair or replace pump head (PT047) or bearing (PT030) -
Check motor and/or replace complete pump & motor assy.
(AP51)
Low Solution Jets too large for pressure desired
Check jets size & flow rates use smaller jets or lower
pressure
Pressure
and/or Jets worn allowing too much flow Replace jets
Pulsation Solution inlet filter plugged Clean or replace filter
Hose from solution tank restricted Repair or replace hose
Pump intake hose or fittings
leaking Repair or replace hose. Tighten clamps or replace fittings
Pressure regulator sticking Lube seal on regulator piston
Pressure regulator faulty Repair or replace pressure regulator (PT048A or PT048)
Filter screen or jets plugged on
tool Clean out filter or jets
Solution tank empty Add water to tank - Check & repair auto fill assembly
Pump not primed Perform pump priming procedure
Pump faulty Repair or replace pump (PT047 or AP51)
Tool valve faulty Repair or replace valve
Quick connects or hoses restricted Clean out or replace quick connects and/or hoses
Can't connect Pressure in lines Release pressure
solution hose Quick connects faulty Replace quick connects (AH101B, AH102B)
to machine Wrong style/size quick connects Replace quick connects to match connects on machine
*
: To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury repairs to wiring should only be
performed by experienced service technicians.
If you are not experienced in checking electrical wiring contact your nearest authorized service
center to perform tests and repairs to wiring and switches.
Section
2
Troubleshooting

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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
One/Both Outlets Wired wrong
If hot & neutral sides switched on outlet, machine will work,
but light will not turn ON.
Pump-out Building circuit breaker tripped. Reset breakers or move cords to other outlets
not working Faulty power cord Replace cord (AX32)
Faulty switches or internal wiring
Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed *
(NM5714)
Pump-out pump faulty Replace pump-out pump (AP37)
Pump-out filter clogged
Clean pump-out filter - Keep recovery tank clean –
Use Hydro-Filter AC10
Discharge hose restricted Un-kink, clean out or replace hose
Pump-out pump clogged Remove and clean out pump
Vacuum Building circuit breaker tripped. Reset breakers or move cords to other outlets
Motor Faulty power cord Replace cord (AX32)
not running Faulty switches or internal wiring Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed *
Vacuum motor faulty Replace vacuum motor (AV010)
Loss of Vacuum motor faulty Replace vacuum motor (AV010)
Vacuum Vacuum motor gasket damaged Replace gasket (PA010A)
Recovery tank lid gasket damaged Replace gasket (NM5718)
Drain valve open Close valve
Drain valve leaking Repair or replace drain valve (PEA11)
Vacuum motor hoses loose /
leaking Reconnect or replace vacuum motor hoses
Vacuum Valve in wrong Position Check Vacuum Gate Valve Position. – PAGE 8
Vacuums not connected properly See vacuum connection instructions – PAGE 8
Vacuum hose or tool clogged Clean out vacuum hoses and tool
Vacuum hoses or cuffs leaking Replace vacuum hoses, cuffs & connectors as needed
Recovery tank full Drain tank
Float shutoff filter clogged Clean float shutoff filter
Float stuck in float shutoff Repair or replace float shutoff
Pump-out Pump faulty Repair or replace pump out pump (AP37)
Recovery tank damaged Replace recovery tank
Chemical not Solution tank not filling Check & repair auto fill assembly
feeding Chemical hose restricted Un-kink, shorten, clean out or replace hose
Filter screen plugged Clean or replace filter (PDE100-11P)
Low Incoming Water Pressure
Move bottle & shorten chemical hose to improve draw –
Find other water source.
Wrong size metering tip Change metering tip
Chemical proportioner faulty Replace chemical proportioner (PDE61-22-3)
Check valve in filter faulty Replace filter (PDE100-11P)
*
: To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury repairs to wiring should only be
performed by experienced service technicians.
If you are not experienced in checking electrical wiring contact your nearest authorized service
center to perform tests and repairs to wiring and switches.