This machine must be protected from conditions which
may damage the pump, tank, hoses and other components.
•Freezing of water in this machine will cause serious damage. The MX3-500, solution hoses, and tools
must be protected from freezin temperature. Store, transport, and use this equipment only in temperatures
well above freezin . (32ºF or 0ºC). If you suspect the MX3-500 has been frozen, do not plu in or turn on
machine until you are sure it has thawed completely.
•If the equipment cannot be stored or transported in a warm environment, it can be uarded from freezin by
runnin an anti-freeze solution throu h the incomin water lines, chemical feed system, solution pump, solution
lines, tools and pump-out pump. The machine is filled at the factory with anti-freeze to eliminate dama e durin
shipment in cold weather.
oThe anti-freeze solution must be completely flushed from the machine before it is returned to service.
•The MX3-500 must not be used to pick up flammable or combustible materials or used in areas where these
materials may be present.
•Solvent-based or water-based solutions containin solvents may dama e the pump, hoses, and other
components. Do not assume chemical compatibility. Contact your distributor or Hydro-Force if you have
questions re ardin the compatibility of your chemicals with the machine.
•Do not clean with solutions that are at temperatures above 130ºF.
•Rinse the solution tank, chemical system, and pump with fresh water after each day’s use.
•Do not allow pump to run dry. Always maintain adequate solution level to supply solution pump.
•HP hoses may rupture if worn or dama ed. Do not use HP solution hoses if hose coverin is cut, bul in , or
otherwise dama ed. Examine HP solution hoses daily and replace or repair hoses as needed.
•Use a Hydro-Filter II and clean the recovery tank daily to keep pump-out filter and pump from becomin
clo ed. Store the MX3-500 with the recovery tank lid open.
•Keep Vacuum Inlet Filter clean and check float for proper operation. Do not operate the MX3-500 without the
Vacuum Inlet Filter in place. Use defoamer to eliminate foam build-up during cleaning and prevent
foam/moisture from entering vacuums.
Use common sense to protect yourself and others while using this equipment.
•Keep pets and children away from the machine when in use.
•Keep all body parts, hair, and loose clothin away from openin s and movin parts. Always wear appropriate
work clothin and safety equipment when operatin unit.
•Use extra care when cleanin on stairs. Wet carpet on stairs can be slippery.
•Do not move the MX3-500 up or down stairs when tanks are full of water. Drain solution and recovery tanks,
and secure base latches before movin unit up or down stairs. Lift usin only the machine handles desi ned &
desi nated for movin and liftin .
•Water may be spilled, drip, or be exhausted from vacuums durin operation. Place unit in area where water will
not cause dama e or use drop cloth to protect surfaces.
