Panasonic MC-CG973-00 User manual

Order Number MAC0702001CE
E4
Vacuum Cleaner
MC-CG973-00
Specifications are subject to change without notice for further
improvement.
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PANY OF AMERICA, DIVISION OF PANASONIC
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2.1. Power Nozzle 4
2.2. Canister 6
2.3. Hose & Attachments 8
2.4. Cord Reel 9
2.5. Packing Materials 10
3 SERVICE PROCEDURES - POWER NOZZLE 11
3.1. BULB 11
3.2. BELT 11
3.3. POWER NOZZLE MOTOR 12
3.4. AGITATOR ASSEMBLY 13
4 SERVICE PROCEDURES - CANISTER 14
4.1. HOOD 14
4.2. CANOPY COVER 14
4.3. CORD REEL 14
4.4. CANISTER MOTOR 14
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1 WIRING DIAGRAM
1.1. Wiring Schematic
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2 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
2.1. Power Nozzle
2.1.1. Exploded View
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2.1.2. Parts List (Power Nozzle)
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC97PAENZV06 Upper Wand 1
2 AC99PAKSZV06 Lower Wand 1
3 AMC725-419 Spring Wand Lock Assembly 1 Shipped 10 per package
4 AC50XDDJZC04 Power Nozzle Assembly 1
5 AC24HDDJZCU4 Panel Light 1
6 AMC681-550 Screw 1
7 AC02RBPJZCU4 Nozzle Top 1
8 AC10AAXAZV06 Furniture Guard (Bumper) 1
9 AC13DAUJZVU6 Button Extension 1
10 AC21HGJZ000 Lens - Height Adjust Assembly 1
11 AMC747-286 Lens - Panel Light 1
12 AMC415-3196 Swivel 1
13 AC13DATYZV06 Cover Plug Housing 1
14 AMC742-019 Swivel Seal 1
15 AC47AATYZV06 Foot Pedal 1
16 AC93HAXEZ000 Bulb Socket 1
17 AC28GADFZ00 Bulb 1
18 AC25QRDZV06 Swivel Cap 1
19 AC83MAKSZV06 Indicator Block Assembly 1
20 AC48AMGZV06 Pad - Foot Pedal 1
21 AMC747-287 Indicator Lever 1
22 AMC747-291 Indicator Cam 1
23 AMC742-016 Ratchet Catch 1
24 AMC742-015 Indicator Block 1
25 AMC725-775 Spring Assist 1
26 AMC722-955 Catch Indexing 1
27 AMC725-635 Washer 1
28 AMC722-909 Washer 1
29 AC84RCHJZ000 Agitator Assembly 1
30 AC44DCYKZ000 Wire Crimp 1 Shipped 10 per package
31 AC97KAXEZV04 Overload Protector 1
32 AC01CAKZZV06 Roller 1
33 AMC742-006 Rear Axle 1
34 AC03RAXAZU01 Base 1
35 AC47AGJZV06 Handle Release 1
36 AMC742-013 Lifter 1
37 AMC742-002 Motor Adjustment Spring 1
38 AC64EAWBZV06 Cord & Plug 1
39 AC90FCAMZ000 Motor 1
40 AC747156 Motor Gasket 1
41 AMC681-297 Screw 1
42 AMC705-093 Motor Bridge 1
43 AMC744-029 Front Axle 1
44 AC28SAXAZ000 Belt 1
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2.2. Canister
2.2.1. Exploded View
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2.2.2. Parts List
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1AC41KBAKZCU4 Filter Cover 1
2AC46NAKTZV06 Cord Rewind Buttom 1
3AC38KBRMZ000 HEPA Filter 1
4AC93FAUXZ000 Motor Enclosure 1
5AC03FAKTZ000 Motor Rubber Support 1
6AC16KGFZ00 Dust Bag 1
7AMC414-8999 Screw 1SHIPPED 10 PER PACKAGE
8AMC744-258 Spring 1
9AC90QCZSZC04 Canopy Cover 1
10 AC44DCYKZ000 Wire Crimp 1SHIPPED 10 PER PACKAGE
11 AC99GAKTZ000 Noise Suppressor 1
12 AC85GCYDZ000 Lead Wire - Black 1
13 AC43GAKTZ000 Lead Wire - B 1
14 AC03FAXAZ000 Motor Rear Support 1
15 AC81GAWAZ000 Lead Wire Assembly 1
16 AC02FCUNZ000 Motor Front Support 1
17 AC92FCJNZ000 Motor 1
18 AMC-XTN4+14BFY Screw 1SHIPPED 10 PER PACKAGE
19 AC30EAWPZ000 Relay 1
20 AC99CAKTZV07 Wheel 1
21 AC03ACZSZV07 Lower Body 1
22 AC37KAKTZ000 Secondary Filter 1
23 AC74PDDJZCU4 Tool Cover 1
24 AC60KCRXZCU4 Hood 1
25 AC01DAKTZV07 Buckle 1
26 AC31AAXAZV06 Furniture Guard 1
27 AC11KAKTZR0K Bag Supporter Assembly 1
28 AC64HAKTZ000 Inlet (Bag) Packing 1
29 AMC706-024 Spring, Bag Mount Assembly 1
30 AC03LAKTZ000 Bag Mount Gasket 1
31 AC90EDBXZ006 Receptacle 1
32 AC93CAKTZV07 Castor Roller Unit 1
33 AC95CAKTZV06 Castor Wheel 1
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2.3. Hose & Attachments
2.3.1. Exploded View
2.3.2. Parts List
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1AC94PCHKZV06 HOSE ASSEMBLY 1
2AC96RAKZZV06 FLOOR BRUSH 1
3AC60RAKZZV06 CREVICE TOOL 1
4AC86RAKZZV06 FABRIC BRUSH 1
5AC88RAKZZV06 DUSTING BRUSH 1
6AC05PSUZV06 HOSE ASSY 1
7AC92PCAZZV06 SWIVEL ASSY 1
8AC22PAFZZV06 HOSE ADAPTER 1
9AC98PSTZV06 CURVED PIPE INIT 1
10 AXTN4+12BFY SCREW(HANDLE CAP) ASSY. COMPL 5SHIPPED 10 PER PACKAGE
11 AC31TMBVZ0U0Z ORNAMENTAL PLATE 1
12 AC93BSTZV06 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1
13 AC09ESTZ000 SLIDE SWITCH 1
14 AC99EAVKZVU7 SLIDE KNOB DECO 1
15 AC54PAPAZV06 CONTROL SUCTION 1
16 AMC415-2093 SPRING WAND LOCK ASSY COMP. 1
17 AC37GSTZV06 WIRE HARNESS 1
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2.4. Cord Reel
2.4.1. Exploded View
2.4.2. Parts List
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1AC99NCVAZV06 CORD REEL 1
2AC94NAKTZV06 BRAKE LEVER 1
3AXTN4+16BFY SCREW 2SHIPPED 10 PER PACKAGE
4AC19NAVAZ000 CONTACT BASE 1
5AC98NCVAZ000 CONTACT DISC ASSY COMPLETE 1
6AC01NCUHZ000 CORD REEL HUB ASSY COMPLETE 1
7AC04ACUHZV07 CORD REEL BRACKET 1
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2.5. Packing Materials
2.5.1. Exploded View
2.5.2. Parts List
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1AC61ZDDJZ000 PACKAGING ASSEMBLY 1INCLUDES ITEMS A - H
2AC01ZDDJZ000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1
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3.1. BULB
3.1.1. Bulb Removal
1.Remove Power Nozzle cover (see Belt Removal).
2.Push in and turn bulb counterclockwise, then pull out to
remove.
3.1.2. Bulb Replacement
1.Push in and turn bulb clockwise, to replace. Bulb must not
be higher than 15 Watts(130 Volts).
2.Reinstall Power Nozzle cover (see Belt Replacement)..
3.2. BELT
3.2.1. Belt Removal
1.Remove light cover and light bulb as shown in “Bulb
Removal.”
2.Unscrew the two (2) Power Nozzle cover screws.
3.Turn Power Nozzle upside down.
4.To remove cover, insert screwdriver at cover tabs on both
sides and twist to release tabs.
5.Turn Power Nozzle right side up.
6.Press handle release pedal and lower the swivel.
7.Tilt cover forward from back until front snaps free.
8.Carefully insert and twist screwdriver at each brush support
to free brush from base.
9.Remove worn belt.
3.2.2. Belt Replacement
1.Install new belt in belt groove then over the motor shaft.
2.Place agitator assembly back into Power Nozzle.
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3.Line up front of cover and base.
4.Rest cover on front edge of base as shown.
5.Rotate cover back.
6.Press cover firmly until side and rear tabs snap into place.
7.Replace two (2) cover screws.
3.3. POWER NOZZLE MOTOR
3.3.1. Specifications
1.120V., 60Hz.
2.Amps 2.0/2.7 (max.) at 18,000/14,550 R.P.M.
3.Watts 225/298 (max.) at 18,000/14,550 R.P.M.
4.Torque 55/100 Nm at 18,000/14,550 R.P.M.
3.3.2. Motor Replacement
1.Remove Power Nozzle cover, nozzle cover and agitator
assembly (see BELT REMOVAL.
2.Remove two (2) motor bridge screws. Lift out bridge and
motor.
NOTE: Observe routing of motor wires and all other wiring
before removing motor.
3.Hook a finger under the center of the overload protector and
lift to free it from the retaining tabs. Remove the overload
protector wire terminals. Check continuity by depressing the
button completely. When the button is released there
should be continuity between the two poles when checked.
If all components and items in the troubleshooting guide
have been checked and the overload protector continues to
trip, it should be replaced.
4.Insert a flat screwdriver blade between the indicator block
assembly and the plastic retainer for the four (4) wires. Pry
up and out to free the indicator block assembly from the
retaining tabs.
5.Unscrew wire nuts to free motor lead wires.
6.Install new motor. Assure motor is fully seated on all four (4)
front and rear base supports. Rear motor housing flange
should be in slot of base support.
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CAUTION: Do not pinch wire.
7.Install motor bridge and secure with two (2) screws.
8.Reroute all wiring per original layout utilizing wire retainers
provided, and proper placement of wires to prevent
pinching of wires and interference when reinstalling the
indicator block assembly. Connect wires and apply wire
nuts, (reference WIRING DIAGRAM).
9.Install indicator block assembly. Holding the assembly at a
slight angle, insert the edge of the part behind the retaining
tabs (use T-shaped tab on assembly to align in slot of
retaining tab). With fingers lifting base off the floor (to free
front axle) use both thumbs to push the indicator block
assembly down until it snaps in place.
10.Install the overload protector by snapping into position
between the two retaining tabs and with one end pushed up
against the indicator block assembly.
11.Replace remaining parts (see BELT REMOVAL).
3.4. AGITATOR ASSEMBLY
3.4.1. Agitator Checking
1.When brushes are worn to the level of the base support
bars, replace the agitator.
3.4.2. Agitator Assembly Replacement
1.Remove Power Nozzle cover, agitator cover, belt and
agitator assembly (see BELT REMOVAL).
2.Reassemble belt, agitator assembly, Power Nozzle cover,
light bulb and light cover (see BELT REPLACEMENT).
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4.1. HOOD
4.1.1. Removal
1.Lift up on the hood release as the hood is raised.
2.With the hood all the way up, force it until the two ends pop
out of place.
4.1.2. Replacement
1.Place each end of the hood into the slot while holding
upright in the position it was removed.
2.Work both ends into the openings and close.
4.2. CANOPY COVER
4.2.1. Removal
1.Remove the cord rewind bar by snapping it off from rear to
front.
2.The canopy cover has a screw on each of the four (4)
corners sercuring it in place. Use a screwdriver to remove
each screw.
3.Lift the canopy cover off of the canister base.
4.Secure the power cord to prevent retracting as you are
servicing the motor.
4.2.2. Replacement
1.Set the canopy cover in position and secure the canopy
with (4) screw holes.
2.Snap the cord rewind bar into place on the canopy cover.
4.3. CORD REEL
4.3.1. Removal
1.Remove hood (see HOOD Removal).
2.Remove canopy cover (see CANOPY COVER Removal).
3.Disconnect both cord reel wires.
4.Remove the cord cover cap from the base.
5.Lift the cord reel straight up to remove. Do this by prying it
out of the retainers.
4.3.2. Replacement
1.Connect both wire cord reel wires to the new cord reel
assembly.
2.Route the plug through the hole in the canister base and
snap the cord cover cap in place.
3.Position the slots in the cord reel brackets into place over
the retainers in the base.
4.Route the cord reel wire into the provided slot to prevent
pinching
5.Replace canopy cover and brake pedal (see Canopy Cover
Replacement.
6.Replace hood (see Hood Replacement).
4.4. CANISTER MOTOR
4.4.1. Removal
1.Remove hood (see HOOD Removal).
2.Remove canopy cover (see CANOPY COVER Removal).
3.Remove the motor enclosure from the motor.
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4.Remove white wire and black wire terminal from the motor.
4.4.2. Replacement
1.Attach white wire and black wire teminals to the new motor.
2.Replace the enclosure on the motor.
3.Place new motor in canister base
4.Replace canopy cover and brake pedal (see Canopy Cover
Replacement.
5.Replace hood (see Hood Replacement).
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