Panasonic MC-GG773-00 User manual

© 2007 PANASONIC HOME APPLIANCES
COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANSONIC
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA. All rights
MC-GG773-00
Vacuum Cleaner
Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
Order Number MAC0712002CE

1 WIRING DIAGRAM AND DRAWING 3
1.1. Wiring Diagram 3
1.2. PICTORIAL DIAGRAM 4
2 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 5
2.1. Body 5
2.2. Nozzle Housing 7
2.3. Handle 9
2.4. Packing Materials 10
3 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 11
3.1. Lower Plate Replacement 11
3.2. Agitator Assembly Replacement 11
3.3. Brush Replacement 11
3.4. Belt Replacement 12
3.5. Power Cord Replacement 13
3.6. Switch ON-OFF Replacement 13
3.7. Handle Release Assembly 13
3.8. Motor Replacement 14
3.9. Motor Protector Replacement 14
CONTENTS
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1 WIRING DIAGRAM AND DRAWING
1.1. Wiring Diagram
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1.2. PICTORIAL DIAGRAM
NOTE:
For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate pinching of any wire during reassembly. After servicing any electrical
component or electrical enclosure, the unit should be reassembled and checked for dielectric breakdown or current leakage.
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2 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
2.1. Body
2.1.1. Exploded View
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2.1.2. Parts List (Body)
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC40KDEKZV07 DUST COMPARTMENT 1
2 AC16CDDWZ000 ROLLER SHAFT 1
3 AC01CV0ZV06 WHEEL UNIT 2
4 AXWG6E115FY WASHER 2 Shipped 10 per package
5 AC74SUSZ00 STOPPER WHEEL 2 Shipped 10 per package
6 AC83DDAAZU00 LOCKING CAM 1
7 AXTS3+8BFY SCREW 1 Shipped 10 per package
8 AC68AZAZ00 SCREW, LOWER PLATE 1 Shipped 10 per package
9 AXTN4+16BFY SCREW 31 Shipped 10 per package
10 AC70PDDWZV07 WAND HOLDER 1
11 AC32RDDWZV07 ATTACHMENT HOLDER 1
12 AC24PDDWZV07 HOSE FITTING (HOSE SUPPORT) 1
13 AMC62E-J20 CORD STOPPER (C62EJ2) 1
14 AC84PDDWZV07 HOSE UNIT 1
15 AC52PDDWZV07 CONNECTOR PIPE 1
16 AC23PDDWZV07 HOSE HOLDER 1
17 AC01EDDXZ000 ON-OFF SWITCH 1
18 AXTN4+45BFY SCREW 1
19 AC74EDDWZ000 SEAL (AIR PATH) 2
20 AC94EDEKZY02 POWER CORD 1
21 AC85GDDWZ000 BLACK LEAD WIRE UNIT 1
22 AC85WDDWZ000 WHITE LEAD WIRE UNIT 1
23 AC39GDEKZ000 GREEN LEAD WIRE UNIT 1
24 AC99WCYKZ000 LEAD ASSEMBLY FUSE 1
25 AC51E4GZU01 RUBBER PROTECTOR 1
26 AMC-1CTCE23 WIRE NUT 8 Shipped 10 per package
27 AC54LDDWZU01 AIR GUIDE LEFT 1
28 AC55LDDWZU01 AIR GUIDE RIGHT 1
29 AC4154151 SEAL-IMPELLER 1
30 AC90FDEKZ000 MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1
31 AC26FDDWZU01 MOTOR CAP 1
32 AC45LDDWZV07 AIR OUTLET PACKING 2
33 AC99GAMMZ00 NOISE SUPPRESSOR 1
34 AC69KJMZV06 PROTECTOR 1
35 AC70KCNFZG00 PROTECTOR SPRING 1
36 AC68KAJDZV06 PROTECTOR CASE 1
37 AC39GDDXZ000 GREEN LEAD WIRE UNIT 1
38 AC25SBSKZ000 FLANGE 1
39 AXTN4+8JFY SCREW TAPTITE 2 Shipped 10 per package
40 AC03FAFYZ00 MOTOR SUPPORT RUBBER 1
41 AC39ADDWZ000 BODY PACKING, RIGHT 1
42 AC64HARTZ000 SUCTION INLET PACKING 1
43 AC85KDDXZU01 DUST BOX UNIT 1
44 AC66KDDXZ000 DUST COMPARTMENT PACKING 1
45 AC66KCRCZ000 DUST COVER PACKING 1
46 AC80FDDXZU01 SWITCH COVER 1
47 AC21TDDXZ000 ORNAMENTAL PLATE 1
48 AC02HDDWZV07 COVER LID 1
49 AC21HDEKZU01 WINDOW 1
50 AC44HDDWZU01 LID HOLDING BRACKET 2
51 AC28LDDXZU01 AIR OUTLET GUIDE 1
52 AC28LDDWZU01 AIR OUTLET GUIDE 1
53 AC18DDDWZ000 SPRING, RELEASE BUTTON 2
54 AC15KDDWZU01 FASTENER 1
55 AC48HDEKZUU1 COVER (DECO) 1
56 AC42KDDWZM0H FILTER CASE 1
57 AC38KBRMZ000 EXHAUST FILTER, HEPA 1
58 AC37KDDWZ000 FILTER SECONDARY (FOAM) 1
59 AC32KDDWZV07 FILTER SUPPORTER 1
60 AC03KDDWZV07 BAG BRACKET 1
61 AC64BDDWZM0H HANDLE 1
62 AC16KCRRZ000 DUST BAG 1
63 AC01ZDEKZ000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1
64 AC94EDDWZY02 POWER CORD 1
65 AC40PBRLZV06 EXTENSION WAND UNIT 1
66 AC60RCNFZV06 CREVICE TOOL 1
67 AC63RDDWZV06 COMBINATION BRUSH 1
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2.2. Nozzle Housing
2.2.1. Exploded View
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2.2.2. Parts List (Nozzle Housing)
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC97ADDWZV07 LOWER PLATE UNIT 1
2 AC01CDDWZV07 WHEEL 2
3 AC16CNXZ00 ROLLER SHAFT 4
4 AC27ADDWZ000 LOWER PLATE 1
5 AXTN4+10BFY SCREW 3 Shipped 10 per package
6 AC90QNGZV06 WHEEL UNIT 2
7 AC68NCYZZV06 LATCH 2
8 AC11ADDXZ000 FELT (LOWER) 1
9 AC19ACPSZ000 BODY PACKING 1
10 AC34PDDEZV06 NOZZLE HOSE 1
11 AC92SDDXZ000 AGITATOR ASSEMBLY 1
12 AC85RDDWZU01 BRUSH UNIT 6
13 AC01ADEKZYU2 BODY NOZZLE HOUSING 1
14 AC10ADDWZV07 FURNITURE GUARD 1
15 AMC68A-V30 SCREW (FOR BODY) 2
16 AC91ADDXZV07 LOWER PLATE UNIT 1
17 AC43AAFYZ00 BRACKET 1
18 AC47ADAAZM0E PEDAL 1
19 AC58AAFVZ00 PEDAL SPRING 1
20 AMC51A-YUZ0000 PEDAL SHAFT 1
21 AXTN4+16BFY SCREW 9 Shipped 10 per package
22 AC02ADDWZV07 UPPER BODY 1
23 AC11ADDWZ000 FELT (UPPER) 1
24 AC28SCZPZ000 BELT 1
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2.3. Handle
2.3.1. Exploded View
2.3.2. Parts List (Handle)
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC93BDDXZV07 HANDLE GRIP UNIT 1
2 AC06BDDXZV07 HANDLE COVER (A) 1
3 AC07BDDWZV07 HANDLE COVER (B) 1
4 AXTN4+16BFY SCREW 5 Shipped 10 per package
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2.4. Packing Materials
2.4.1. Exploded View
2.4.2. Parts List (Packing Materials)
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC61ZDEKZ000 Packing Assembly 1 Includes 1 and items a thru g
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3.1. Lower Plate Replacement
3.1.1. Removal
1. Before servicing any parts, disconnect vacuum from
electrical outlet.
2. Place paper under nozzle whenever lower plate is removed
to protect floor.
3. Place handle in upright position and turn vacuum over to
expose lower plate.
4. Release lower plate by pressing two (2) latches inward.
5. Press on two (2) tabs inward and lift lower plate.
6. Remove lower plate and remove any residue that may exist
in belt area.
3.1.2. Installation
1. Hook the front of the lower plate into the slots on the front
of the nozzle housing. Press the lower plate down into
place.
2. Fasten the lower plate by pushing the two (2) latches
outward.
3. Ensure the two (2) tabs latched.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate
pinching of any wire during reassembly. After servicing
any electrical component or electrical enclosure, the unit
should be reassembled and checked for dielectric
breakdown or current leakage.
3.2. Agitator Assembly
Replacement
3.2.1. Removal
1. The brushes are replaceable separately. When the brushes
need replacing, the agitator assembly will have to be
removed.
2. Remove the lower plate as outlined in the Lower Plate
Replacement section.
3. Remove the agitator assembly as outlined in the Belt
Replacement section. .
3.2.2. Installation
1. Place the belt around the motor shaft.
2. Place the belt around the agitator pulley on the agitator
assembly.
3. Start the new agitator assembly back into the nozzle
housing by placing the side opposite the belt partially into
the nozzle housing slot. The small tabs should be aligned
with the nozzle and the other against the lower plate. This
will hold the agitator in place and leave both hands free to
place enough tension on the belt to allow the other side of
the agitator to return into the nozzle housing slot.
4. Use both hands to pull the belt tight, slide the agitator
assembly firmly into the slots on each end of the nozzle
housing.
5. Rotate the agitator assembly by hand to insure nothing
rubs and to check for correct assembly.
6. Replace the lower plate as outlined in the Lower Plate
Replacement section.
3.3. Brush Replacement
1. The agitator brushes should be replaced when the brushes
are worn. Brushes should be checked by holding a card
across the lower plate. If the bristles on the agitator
assembly do not touch the card you should replace all the
brushes for best cleaning results.
3.3.1. Removal
1. Remove the lower plate as outlined in the Lower Plate
Replacement section.
2. Remove the agitator assembly as outlined in the Agitator
Assembly Replacement section.
3. The agitator assembly may now be disassembled and the
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brushes replaced.
4. Carefully remove the nut from the agitator shaft as it may
spring out.
5. Slide the washer, end cap, and agitator pulley, off of the
shaft. Pull the agitator shaft, opposite end cap and agitator
holder out of the agitator tube.
6. Push each brush out of the agitator tube.
7. Install new brushes by reversing procedure.
8. Reassemble agitator as shown in the illustration.
9. Secure the assembly with the nut.
10. Position belt over agitator pulley on the agitator.
11. Reinstall agitator and lower plate.
3.4. Belt Replacement
3.4.1. Removal
1. Remove lower plate.
2. Remove agitator by carefully lifting out.
3. Remove worn or broken belt.
4. Clean agitator.
3.4.2. Installation
1. Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around motor
shaft and agitator pulley; see illustration for correct belt
routing.
2. Reinstall agitator back into nozzle housing grooves.
3. After reinstalling the agitator, turn it by hand to make sure
that belt is not twisted or pinched and that all rotating parts
turn freely.
4. Reinstall lower plate.
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3.5. Power Cord Replacement
3.5.1. Removal
1. Remove the switch cover and dust cover to expose the
electrical connections of the power cord.
2. Remove the strain relief (for power cord replacement) and
cut the wire connections.
3. Pull the power cord out of the dust compartment (for power
cord replacement).
3.5.2. Installation
1. Insert the new power cord (power cord replacement only)
into the dust compartment as far as necessary in order to
place a new cord retainer in proper location on power cord.
The proper location is approximately one and one eighth
inches / thirty millimeters (1 1/8” / 30 mm) of new power
cord outer jacket extending past the strain relief. Attach
wires with wire connectors according to the wiring diagram
in the front of this manual. ONLY USE A NEW STRAIN
RELIEF, DO NOT REUSE A STRAIN RELIEF.
2. Replace the switch cover, the four (4) switch cover screws,
and the dust cover. Care should be taken not to pinch wires
and make sure that the switch cover goes on easily and
stays flat. If there is resistance to the switch cover lying flat
and in place, stop, remove the cover and make sure that no
wires are being pinched. DO NOT USE A POWER
SCREWDRIVER TO SECURE THE COVER.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate
pinching of any wire during reassembly. After servicing
any electrical component or electrical enclosure, the unit
should be reassembled and checked for dielectric
breakdown or current leakage.
3.6. Switch ON-OFF Replacement
3.6.1. Removal
1. Remove the switch cover expose the electrical connections
of the switch.
2. Unplug the lead wire terminals from switch.
3. Pull out the switch from switch cover.
3.6.2. Installation
1. Insert the new switch into the switch cover. Connect the two
lead wires on the new switch.
2. Replace the switch cover, and the four (4) switch cover
screws. Care should be taken not to pinch wires and make
sure that the switch cover goes on easily and stays flat. If
there is resistance to the switch cover lying flat and in place,
stop, remove the cover and make sure that no wires are
being pinched. DO NOT USE A POWER SCREWDRIVER
TO SECURE THE COVER.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate
pinching of any wire during reassembly. After servicing
any electrical component or electrical enclosure, the unit
should be reassembled and checked for dielectric
breakdown or current leakage.
3.7. Handle Release Assembly
3.7.1. Removal
1. Turn the vacuum over and remove the lower plate, belt and
agitator as outlined in their respective removal sections.
2. Remove the switch cover and dust cover to freely lift the
nozzle housing and slide it out from the motor shaft.
3. Remove the three (3) screws that secure the handle release
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assembly to the nozzle housing.
4. Remove the handle release assembly by sliding it out from
the nozzle housing.
5. Once handle release assembly is out it can be
disassembled for parts replacement as shown in the
Exploded View diagram.
3.7.2. Installation
1. Slide the handle release assembly back into the slot in the
nozzle housing.
2. Replace the three screws that hold the frame and pedal
shaft onto the nozzle housing.
3. Replace the nozzle housing.
4. Install and secure the switch cover and dust cover.
5. Install the belt, agitator assembly, and the lower plate
according to the respective instructions.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate
pinching of any wire during reassembly. After servicing
any electrical component or electrical enclosure, the unit
should be reassembled and checked for dielectric
breakdown or current leakage.
3.8. Motor Replacement
3.8.1. Removal
1. Remove the switch cover and dust cover to expose the
electrical connections and the motor assembly.
2. Remove the lower plate, agitator assembly, belt, and the
nozzle housing as instructed in the respective removal
sections.
3. Disconnect the motor leads and remove the motor
assembly.
4. Remove two air outlet packing and two screws from the
motor assembly to open.
5. Remove noise suppressor, motor cap, and motor flange.
Save these items to place them on the new motor.
3.8.2. Installation
1. Add a new seal impeller and body packing to the new
motor.
2. Assemble the noise suppressor, motor cap, and motor
flange onto new motor and place it into the air guide.
Secure with two screws and insert the two air outlet
packing. Place the whole assembly in the dust
compartment.
3. Rewire per the Pictorial Diagram.
4. Replace the nozzle housing as instructed in Handle
Release Assembly sections and assemble the dust cover
and switch cover.
5. Turn the vacuum back over and replace the belt, agitator
assembly, and lower plate according to the respective
installation instructions.
3.9. Motor Protector Replacement
3.9.1. Removal
1. Remove the motor assembly and open the motor assembly
as out lined in the Motor Replacement section.
2. Using a flat screw driver remove the motor protector
assembly.
3.9.2. Installation
1. Install the new motor protector and reassemble the motor
assembly as instructed in the Motor Replacement section.
2. Install the dust cover, switch cover, nozzle housing, belt,
agitator and lower plate as instructed in the respective
removal sections.
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