Panasonic MC-CL935-00 User manual

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Order No.: MAC1403003CE
Vacuum Cleaner
Model No. MC-CL935-00
Bagless Canister
Black w/ Vibrant Violet
North America
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE PAGE
1 Specifications ----------------------------------------------------- 2
2 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions ---------------- 3
2.1. Cord Reel---------------------------------------------------- 3
2.2. Fan Motor---------------------------------------------------- 5
2.3. Triac PCB---------------------------------------------------- 5
2.4. Power Nozzle Cover -------------------------------------- 6
2.5. Power Nozzle Belt and Agitator------------------------ 6
2.6. Power Nozzle Light Bulb--------------------------------- 7
2.7. Power Nozzle Motor -------------------------------------- 7
2.8. Hose Handle ------------------------------------------------ 8
2.9. Hose Swivel------------------------------------------------10
3 Wiring Diagrams-------------------------------------------------11
3.1. Schematic-------------------------------------------------- 11
3.2. Wire Management - Canister ------------------------- 12
3.3. Wire Management - Power Nozzle ------------------ 13
4 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List----------- 14
4.1. Canister----------------------------------------------------- 14
4.2. Fan Motor -------------------------------------------------- 16
4.3. Dust Cup --------------------------------------------------- 17
4.4. Power Nozzle --------------------------------------------- 18
4.5. Hose--------------------------------------------------------- 20
4.6. Wand & Tools --------------------------------------------- 21
4.7. Packing ----------------------------------------------------- 22

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1 Specifications
Model MC-CL935-00
Power Source AC 120V (60 Hz)
Input Power 12.0 Amps
Cord Length 7.3 m (24 ft.)
Motor Protection Yes
Washable Primary Filter Yes
Exhaust Filter HEPA Media
Dimensions (W x H x L) 36.5 x 38 x 108 cm
Weight 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)

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2 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions
2.1. Cord Reel
2.1.1. Removal
1. Lift the dust cup handle and remove dust cup from
canister.
2. Remove two (2) screws from canister carry handle.
3. Pull outward slightly on each side of the handle cover and
lift off.
4. Press the sides of the handle inward and lift off.
5. Remove one (1) screw from the rear of the canister.
6. Using a screwdriver, press the tabs to release the cover.
7. Lift cover off.

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8. Remove seven (7) screws as shown.
9. Pull the power cord out of the canister 1-2 feet and lift off
the upper body.
10. Route the power cord plug through the opening in the
upper body.
11. IMPORTANT: Make note of wire routing for later
reference.
12. Pull outward slightly on lower body of canister.
13. Lift cord reel up and out of lower body.
14. Disconnect cord reel lead wire from overload protector
and cut white lead wire lead wire just below crimp
connector.
2.1.2. Reinstallation
1. Strip white lead wire from motor which was cut during
removal of cord reel approximately 1/4”
2. Connect white lead wires from motor, wire harness, and
cord reel with a wire nut.
3. Connect wire (with terminal) from cord reel to overload
protector.
4. Reinstall triac PCB into cord reel bracket.
5. Insert cord reel into lower body until cord reel post snaps
into place in lower body.
6. Route all wiring according to wire management drawing
and tuck wire nut into cavity in the motor inclosure.
7. Route the power cord plug through the opening in the
upper body.
8. Reinstall upper body and seven (7) screws.
9. Reinstall cover. Make sure it is snapped into place.
Secure with one (1) screw in rear of canister.
10. Reinstall handle, handle cover, and two (2) screws.
11. Reinstall dust cup.

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2.2. Fan Motor
2.2.1. Removal
1. Remove dust cup, handle cover, handle, cover, upper
body. (see CORD REEL)
2. Remove connector pipe.
3. Loosen motor support cover tabs and lift off motor support
cover and lift out motor assembly.
4. Remove lead wires and motor supports from fan motor.
Save these for use with new canister motor.
5. Discard old canister motor.
2.2.2. Reinstallation
1. Place motor supports on new canister motor and connect
lead wires.
2. Place motor assembly into motor case and route all wires
according to wire management drawing.
3. Reinstall motor support cover.
4. Reinstall connector pipe.
5. Reinstall upper body, handle, handle cover, & dust cup.
(See CORD REEL)
2.3. Triac PCB
2.3.1. Removal
1. Remove dust cup, handle cover, handle, cover, upper
body (see CORD REEL), Remove motor assembly (see
CANISTER MOTOR).
2. Lift cord reel out of lower body and remove triac PCB
from cord reel bracket.
3. Disconnect yellow wire from PCB terminal, black wire
from motor terminal, and cut blue/red wire and black wire
just below crimp connector.
4. Discard PCB.
2.3.2. Reinstallation
1. Strip lead wires which were cut during removal
approximately 1/4”.
2. Connect blue/red wire from new PCB with wire nut.
3. Connect yellow wire to PCB terminal and black wire to
motor terminal.
4. Reinstall motor (See CANISTER MOTOR).
5. Reinstall upper body, handle, handle cover, & dust cup.
(See CORD REEL)

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2.4. Power Nozzle Cover
2.4.1. Removal
1. Turn Power Nozzle upside down.
2. Unscrew the two (2) Power Nozzle cover screws.
3. Turn Power Nozzle right side up. Press handle release
pedal and lower the swivel. Lift rear latches up.
4. To remove cover, grasp the sides and pull out.
2.4.2. Reinstallation
1. Line up front of cover and base. Rest cover on front edge
of base as shown.
2. Rotate cover back. Press cover firmly until side and rear
tabs snap into place. Turn Power Nozzle upside down
and replace two (2) cover screws.
2.5. Power Nozzle Belt and Agitator
2.5.1. Removal
1. Remove Power Nozzle cover (see Nozzle Cover -
Removal).
2. Lift agitator assembly out and remove belt.
2.5.2. Reinstallation
1. Install belt over motor drive, then over belt path.
2. Place agitator assembly into power nozzle.
3. Reinstall Power Nozzle cover (see Nozzle Cover -
Replacement).
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2.6. Power Nozzle Light Bulb
2.6.1. Bulb Removal
1. Remove Power Nozzle cover (see Nozzle Cover -
Removal).
2. Remove bulb by pulling straight out.
2.6.2. Bulb Reinstallation
1. To replace bulb cafeully push fully into slot. Use bulbs
only rated 13V AC (9W).
2. Reinstall Power Nozzle cover (see Nozzle Cover -
Replacement).
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2.7. Power Nozzle Motor
2.7.1. 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.
2.7.2. Removal
1. Remove nozzle cover and agitator assembly (See Nozzle
Cover and Belt & Agitator).
2. Remove two (2) motor bracket screws. Lift out bracket
and motor.
NOTE: Observe routing of motor wires and all other wiring
before removing motor.
3. Remove two (2) motor bracket screws. Lift out bracket
and motor.
4. 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.
5. 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.
2.7.3. Reinstallation
1. Install new motor.
CAUTION: Do not pinch wires.
2. Install motor bracket and secure with two (2) screws.
3. 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 WIRIING DIAGRAM and
WIRE MANAGEMENT).

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4. 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.
5. Replace overload protector into pocket in ribs.
6. Replace remaining parts (see NOZZLE COVER and
BELT & AGITATOR).
2.8. Hose Handle
2.8.1. Removal
1. Remove three (3) screws from hose handle.
2. Remove the switch case.
3. Remove sliding knob.
4. Remove one (1) screw and separate handle halves.
5. Remove hose wires from retainers on curved pipe unit
and unplug wire connectors.
6. Pull hose from curved pipe unit.
2.8.2. Reinstallation
1. If hose is being replaced, cut and strip wires on both ends
of new hose, using wire strippers.
NOTE: Refer to wiring diagram.

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2. Push hose in place on curved pipe unit, and press each of
the hose wires into retainer slots.
3. Plug curved pipe unit and P.C.B. assembly wires to the
same color hose wires (blue wire to blue wire, white to
white, yellow to yellow). Press wires into retainer slots.
4. Install curved pipe unit into left handle half. Align tab on
handle with slot in curved pipe unit and align tab on
curved pipe unit with slot in handle.
5. Insert switch/PCB assembly into slots in handle.
6. Install right handle half and secure with two (2) screws.
7. Install one (1) screw in handle and sliding knob.
8. Install the switch cover.
9. Install one (1) screw.

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2.9. Hose Swivel
2.9.1. Removal
1. Wrap a cloth around hose adapter to protect from scuff-
ing/scratching.
2. Place the swivel in a vise.
3. Top of the hose adapter should extend 3/8-inch to 1/2-
inch above the top of the vise jaws.
4. Tighten the vise until there is approximately 1/8-inch gap
between the hose adapter and the hose swivel.
5. Place one hand on the end of the hose swivel and pull up.
6. Remove the hose wires from the retainers on swivel and
unplug swivel wire from hose.
7. Remove hose from swivel.
2.9.2. Reinstallation
1. Be sure hose adapter is in place on hose first.
2. Plug swivel wires to the same color hose wires (blue wire
to blue wire, white to white, yellow to yellow). Press
swivel wires into retainer slots. Refer to wiring diagram.
3. Push hose into place on swivel and press each of the
hose wires into retainer slots on swivel.
4. Line up locating the mark or the center of the word “TO”
on hose adapter with the top hose clip. Pull the hose
adapter toward the swivel until it snaps into place.