Hydro-Force Nautilus MX3-500RP User manual

LMANN05 Revised: 03/12/2019
Nautilus MX3-500RP
Operating Manual
03/07/2019
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1696-6412
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1696-6412
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Power Cord – 1696-6412
25’ – 10 gauge M-F Plugs
Cord #1
Cord #2
Dual Circuit Indicator Light

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Proportioning Valve
Chemical Feed Hose
Float Hanger
Float
Pour appropriate amount of hot water into
solution tank
Add appropriate amount of chemical to water
in solution tank
Float Valve

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Metering Tip Kit – PDE001
Turquoise Tip
Dilution 256 - 1
Red Tip
Dilution 85 - 1
Proportioning Valve

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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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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

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Connect the Female
Garden Hose Fitting
end of the Pump-out
Hose to the outlet fitting
on the back of the
recovery tank. Place the
other end of the pump-
out hose in a sanitary
drain.
Float Shutoff Assembly

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Pressure gauge & Regulator/Unloader
To increase the solution pressure, turn the
regulator/unloader knob clockwise.
To decrease the solution pressure, turn the
regulator/unloader knob counter-clockwise.
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Troubleshooting –
Nautilus MX3-500RP
Problem
Cause
Solution
Machine not Building circuit breaker tripped. Reset breakers or move cords to other outlets
turning on - Faulty power cord
Replace cord (1696-6412)
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 (1696-6412)
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 (PT066)
Pump seized - trips breaker
Repair or replace pump head & bearing (PT065) - Check
motor and/or replace complete pump & motor assy. (AP52)
Low Solution Jets too large for pressure desired
Check jets size & flow rates use smaller jets or lower
pressure
Pressure Jets worn allowing too much flow Replace jets
And / or Solution inlet filter plugged Clean or replace filter
Pulsation 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 o-rings on regulator shaft – PAGE 34
Pressure regulator faulty Repair or replace pressure regulator / unloader (PT017)
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
Priming Valve Stuck Open Repair or replace the Priming Valve
Pump faulty Repair or replace pump (PT065 or AP52)
Pressure Gauge faulty Replace gauge (PT063)
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.

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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 (1696-6412)
Faulty switches or internal wiring
Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed *
(NM5714)
Pump-out pump faulty Replace pump-out pump (AP37)
Pump-out float switch faulty Replace Float Switch
Float Switch movement restricted Clean debris off of Float Switch or adjust float
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 (1696-6412)
not running Faulty switches or internal wiring Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed *
Vacuum motor faulty Replace vacuum motor (AV14)
Loss of Vacuum motor faulty Replace vacuum motor (AV14)
Vacuum Vacuum motor gasket damaged Replace gasket (PA010)
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.