Panasonic MC-E8021 User manual

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MC-E8021
MC-E8021K
MC-E8023
MC-E8023K
MC-E8024
MC-E8024K
Destination : Europe
Vacuum Cleaner
ORDER NO.ECD0502001C2

1.Lift up dust compartment and take it out. (Fig.1) 2.Remove screws from Ornamental Plate and handle and
take them out. (Fig.2)
*There are 2 latches on the front side of Ornamental
plate.
Please remove it by pulling strongly from the back side.
3 REPLACEMENT OF MAIN PARTS
IMPORTANT: Before replacing any part always
DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
3.1. MOTOR
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3.Remove screws from upper body and take out front cover
and upper body. (Fig.3)
*There are 2 latches in the back side of Upper body.
Please remove it by pulling strongly from the front side.
Important: When reassembling the Switch Pedal,
please place ControlAxis and Switch Pedal in the right
place as they can fit.
4.Lift up cord reel unit and remove the two lead wires
(provided with quick-connect terminal) from the contact
springs. (Fig. 4)
5.Take out motor unit and remove motor cover. (Fig.5)
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6.Disconnect the two lead wires (provided with quick-connect
terminals) from the motor tabs. (Fig.6)
7.Remove from the motor front / rear motor support and
replace with a new one. (Fig.7)
8.Reassemble front / rear motor support and connect the two
lead wires to the motor tabs. Place the motor cover and
reinstall the motor unit into the lower body.
9.Connect the lead wires according to the schematic diagram
and reassemble the remaining parts in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure the lead wires are correctly positioned
to avoid pinching them between parts.
3.2. CARBON BRUSHES
Note: Replace both carbon brushes at the same time.
1.Take out motor unit and remove motor cover as explained
previously in paragraph 3.1 Motor, points 1-6.
2.Disconnect lead wires (provided with quick-connect
terminal) from the motor tabs.
3.Remove the two screws from the carbon brush holder and
take it out. (Fig.8)
4.Replace the carbon brush unit with a new one and reinstall
it refastening with the screw.
5.Connect the lead wires according to the schematic diagram
and reassemble the motor unit.
6.Re-install motor unit, cord reel ass´y into their lodging and
reassemble the remaining parts in the reverse order.
3.3. AS FOR THERMAL CUT-OUT
1.Take out motor unit and remove motor cover as explained
previously in paragraph 3.1 Motor, points 1-6.
2.Disconnect lead wires (provided with quick-connect
terminal) from the motor tabs.
3.The thermal cut-out is secured in the motor. (Fig.9)
*To change the Thermal Cut-out, replace the entire motor
with new one. You can´t replace only the Thermal Cut-out.
4.Connect the lead wires according to the schematic diagram
and reassemble motor unit and remaining parts in the
reverse order.
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3.4. CORD REEL UNIT
1.Remove upper body and take out cord reel ass`y as
explained previously in paragraph 3.1 Motor, points 1-4.
2.Press the blake lever and unwind the power supply cord
three times to release the cord reel spring efficiency.
(Fig.10)
3.Detach cord reel unit and cord reel support by removing the
screw. (Fig.11)
4.Replace the cord reel unit with a new one and reassemble
with the cord reel support refastening the screw.
Note: Wind up the power supply cord 2 extra times, as
indicated on the spring plate, to maintain the spring
efficiency.
5.Connect the lead wires according to the schematic diagram.
6.Reinstall cord reel ass´y into place and reassemble the
remaining parts in the reverse order.
* If the cord is damaged, replace the cord reel unit with
new one.
Reason:
If the cord has worn out, the cord reel spring or the
cord´s electric-welded zone may also be adversely
affected.
3.5. BRAKE LEVER UNIT
1.Remove upper body and cord reel assembly as explained
previously in paragraph 3.1 Motor, points 1-5.
2.To change the brake lever unit, replace the body partition
assembly with new one. (Fig.12)
Reason:
The body partition and the brake lever cannot be
individually removed.
3.6. P.C.B. Ass’ y
1.Remove upper body as explained previously in paragraph
3.1 Motor, points 1-3.
2.Remove connections from contact spring and take out
motor unit.
3.Remove P.C.B. Ass’y from its support by releasing the
fixing points. (Fig.13)
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4.Remove from PCB the two lead wires provided with quick-
connect terminal. (Fig.14)
*The fuse is replaceable at the same time.
5.Open the cover, remove the small PCB (with ON / OFF
Switch) from its lodging and take out control Axis. (Fig.15)
ON/OFF Switch
Power control circuit is welded to ON/OFF Switch that is
connected to P.C.B.Assy.
You can cut off with weld it.
6.Replace P.C.B. Ass’y with a new one and control Axis.
7.Connect the two lead wires (provided with quick-connect
terminal) to the PCB tabs and reinstall power control circuit
in its support. (Fig.17)
Note: Before reinstalling the circuit, make sure the lead
wires are correctly positioned in the cover slots.
8.Place back the motor unit. Connect the lead wires
according to the schematic diagram and reassemble upper
body and remaining parts in the reverse order.
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8 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITION CHECKPOINT METHOD OF INSPECTION CAUSE / REMEDY
Motor fails to rotate
(no noise is heard at all) Power supply cord Check power supply cord continuity. If there is no continuity, replace the cord reel unit.
Fuse
(Plug for UK only) Check plug fuse continuity. If there is no continuity, replace
the cord reel unit.
Fuse of P.C.B. Ass’y
(250V, 12 A) Check fuse continuity. If there is no continuity, replace P.C.B. Ass’y.
Motor continuity Check motor continuity between
carbon brush holder tabs. If there is no continuity, replace the carbon brush or motor.
Check the motor performance. Apply a voltage directly to both
sides of the motor terminal to see if
the motor performs as specified.
If the motor fails to perform,
replace it with new one.
ON/OFF Switch Check continuity across switch
connections If there is no continuity, replace Switch or P.C.B. Ass’y.
Triac (Inside of P.C.B.) Check if the triac is in open circuit. If it is in open circuit, replace
P.C.B.Ass’y.
P.C.B. Ass’y Check the internal parts for
anything unusual. (burn-out, melt-
down, etc.)
If anything is found unusual,
replace the P.C.B. assembly with
new one.
Motor runs but there is no suction Hose or Suction inlet Check if there is any blockage in
the hose or suction inlet. If there is any blockage, remove it.
Dust compartment / Filters Check if dust compartment is full
or there is dust accumulated in the
filters.
If dust compartment is full, empty
it.If the filters are dirt of dust,
clean them out or replace.
Noise or vibration Motor fan Check dust accumulated in motor
fan (it could happen if the vacuum
cleaner has been used without
central filter).
If there is dust accumulated in the
motor fan, replace the motor and
check filter condition. (never try to
dismantle the motor fan)
Motor does not change power
(runs always at full speed) Control Axis Check if the potentiometer is
short-circuited. If it is short-circuited, replace power control circuit.
P.C.B. Ass’y Check if power control circuit is
short-circuited. If it is short-circuited, replace it.
Motor runs irregularly control Axis Check possible bad contact of
P.C.B. Ass’y. If there is bad contact, replace P.C.B. Ass’y.
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9 PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
10 PACKING LIST
*( )Within Remarks indicates parts number of instruction book for the UK
Ref. No. Part Name & Description Part No. Q´TY Remarks
1Individual Carton AMC61Z-XJ00E 1MC-E8021.E8021K
1Individual Carton AMC61Z-XK00E 1MC-E8023.E8023K
1Individual Carton AMC61Z-XU00E 1MC-E8024.E8024K
2Cushion Bottom AMC56Z-XL00E 1
3Cushion A AMC69Z-XL00E 1
4Cushion B AMC70Z-XL00E 1
5Body Bag AMC10Z-XL00E 1
6Instruction Book AMC01Z-XL008 1Language: English UK version MC-E8021K,E8023K, E8024K
6Instruction Book AMC01Z-XL009 1Language: Polish, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian, Bulgarian and
Ukrainian MC-E8021.E8023
6Instruction Book AMC01Z-XL00E 1Language: German, Dutch, French, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish,
Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian, Finish and Greek.MC-
E8021,E8023, E8024
7Instruction Sheet AMC09Z-XL008 1Language: English UK version MC-E8021K,E8023K, E8024K
7Instruction Sheet AMC09Z-XL009 1Language: Polish, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian, Bulgarian and
Ukrainian MC-E8021.E8023
7Instruction Sheet AMC09Z-XL00E 1Lanquage:German,Dutch,French,Swedish,Norwegian,Danish,Spanis
h,English, Portuguese, Italian, Finish and Greek. MC-
E8021,E8023, E8024
8Sponge Filter AMC0HK-XL00E 1
-Instruction Book Bag AMC0QZ-XL00E 1
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