Panasonic MC-UG323-00 User manual

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MC-UG323-00
MC-UG327-00
Product Color: Dynamic Blue (MC-UG323-00)
Deep Burgandy (MC-UG327-00)
Destination: North America
Vacuum Cleaner
Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
Order Number MAC1206005CE

1 WIRING SCHEMATICS 3
1.1. Wiring Diagram (MC-UG323-00) 3
1.2. Wiring Diagram (MC-UG327-00) 3
1.3. Wire Management Drawing (MC-UG323-00) 4
1.4. Wire Management Drawing (MC-UG37-00) 5
2 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 6
2.1. Upper Body 6
2.2. Lower Body 7
2.3. Nozzle Housing 9
2.4. Handle Assembly 10
2.5. Packing Materials 11
3 SERVICE PROCEDURES 12
3.1. Upper Body 12
3.2. Lower Plate 13
3.3. Agitator 14
3.4. Motor 15
3.5. Cord Reel (MC-UG327-00) 17
3.6. Power Cord (MC-UG323-00) 17
3.7. On/Off Switch 18
CONTENTS
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1 WIRING SCHEMATICS
1.1. Wiring Diagram (MC-UG323-00)
1.2. Wiring Diagram (MC-UG327-00)
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1.3. Wire Management Drawing (MC-UG323-00)
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.
Use part number AC79FCWZZ000 (FIBERGLASS CLOTH TAPE) whenever original tape is removed.
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1.4. Wire Management Drawing (MC-UG37-00)
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.
Use part number AC79FCWZZ000 (FIBERGLASS CLOTH TAPE) whenever original tape is removed.
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2 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
2.1. Upper Body
2.1.1. Exploded View
2.1.2. Parts List
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC40KDTGZV07 DUST COMPARTMENT 1 MC-UG323-00
1 AC40KDVKZV07 DUST COMPARTMENT 1 MC-UG327-00
2 AC01BDTGZV07 HANDLE 1
3 AC21KDTGZV07 FASTENER GUIDE 1
4 AC70PDTGZV07 EXTENSION WAND HOLDER 1
5 AC01LDTGZM0L REAR COVER 1
6 AC37KDKTZ000 SECONDARY FILTER 1
7 AC02HDTGZM0L COVER LID 1
8 AC69KJMZV07 PROTECTOR 1
9 AC70KDKEZG00 PROTECTOR SPRING 1
10 AC68KAJDZV07 PROTECTOR CASE 1
11 AXTN4+16BFY SCREW 5
12 AC74EDTGZ000 SEAL MOTOR CASE 1
13 AC66KBDNZ000 DUST COMPARTMENT PACKING 1
14 AC43NDSAZR03 CORD REWIND BUTTON 1 MC-UG327-00
15 AC60KDTGZCUT DUST COVER 1 MC-UG323-00
15 AC60KDVJZRU3 DUST COVER 1 MC-UG327-00
16 AC15KDTGZMUL FASTENER 1
17 AC16KDTGZ000 DUST BAG 1
18 AC40PJPZV07 EXTENSION WAND 1
19 AC60RZFZV07 CREVICE TOOL 1
20 AC88RYUZV07 DUSTING BRUSH 1
21 AC84PDTGZV07 HOSE UNIT 1
22 AC64HDHKZ000 SUCTION INLET PACKING 1
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2.2. Lower Body
2.2.1. Exploded View
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2.2.2. Parts List
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC40KDSBZV07 DUST COMPARTMENT 1 MC-UG323-00
1 AC40KDRZZV07 DUST COMPARTMENT 1 MC-UG327-00
2 AXTN4+16BFY SCREWS (10 PER BAG) 5 MC-UG323-00: Qty. 7
3 AC43NDRZZ000 BRAKE LEVER 1 MC-UG327-00
4 AC47NATCZ00 SPRING 1 MC-UG327-00: Qty. 2
5 AXTW4+12T SCREW 1 MC-UG327-00
6 AC14NDRZZR03 CORD GUIDE 1 MC-UL327-00
7 AC01EDRZZ000 ON/OFF SWITCH 1
8 AC05EDRZZM0K SWITCH PEDAL BUTTON 1 MC-UG323-00
9 AC60KDSAZC0T DUST COVER 1 MC-UG323-00
9 AC60KDVJZRU3 DUST COVER 1 MC-UG327-00
10 AC38KDDJZ000 EXHAUST FILTER - HEPA 1
11 AC41KDTGZCUT FILTER COVER - DECO 1 MC-UG323-00
11 AC41KDTGZRU3 FILTER COVER - DECO 1 MC-UG327-00
12 AC76FDRZZ000 OVERLOAD PROTECTOR 1
13 AC85GDRZZ000 LEAD WIRE (BLACK) 1
14 AC85GDSAZ000 LEAD WIRE (BLACK) 1
15 AC01CDSAZV07 WHEEL UNIT 2 MC-UG323-00
15 AC99CDRZZV07 WHEEL UNIT 2 MC-UG327-00
16 AC02CDRZZV07 WHEEL SUPPORTER 2
17 AC73BZAZ000 HANDLE SCREW 1
18 AC62ECWZZ000 CORD STOPPER 1 MC-UG323-00
19 AC97EDRZZ000 POWER CORD 1 MC-UG323-00
19 AC99NDMTZV07 CORD REEL ASSEMBLY 1 MC-UG327-00
20 AC78NZAZ000 PLASTIC HOLDER 1 MC-UG323-00
21 AC85WDRZZ000 LEAD WIRE (WHITE) 1 MC-UG323-00
22 AMC-1CTCE23 WIRE CONNECTOR
23 AC98FDSAZ000 MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1 MC-UG323-00
23 AC98FDRZZ000 MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1 MC-UG327-00
24 AC92FDRZZ000 FAN MOTOR 1
25 AC99GAMMZ00 NOISE SUPPRESSOR 1
26 AC02FDRZZ000 MOTOR SUPPORT RUBBER (FRONT) 1
27 AC03FAFVZ000 MOTOR SUPPORT RUBBER 1 MC-UG323-00
27 AC03FAFYZ00 MOTOR SUPPORT RUBBER 1 MC-UG327-00
28 AC25SAFYZ00 MOTOR FLANGE 1 MC-UG327-00
29 AXTN4+10FFY SCREWS - TAPTITE 2 MC-UG327-00
30 AC19ADHJZ000 BODY PACKING 1
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2.3. Nozzle Housing
2.3.1. Exploded View
2.3.2. Parts List
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC01ADTGZCUT BODY NOZZLE HOUSING (DECO) 1 MC-UG323-00
1 AC01ADVKZRU3 BODY NOZZLE HOUSING (DECO) 1 MC-UG327-00
2 AC10ADRZZV07 FURNITURE GUARD 1
3 AC58ACRYZ000 SPRING (NOZZLE) 1
4 AC84RDRZZ000 AGITATOR ASSEMBLY 1
5 AC28SDRZZ000 BELT 1
6 AC91ADRZZV07 LOWER PLATE 1
7 AC99QCYBZV06 WHEEL UNIT 2
8 AC16CNXZ00 ROLLER SHAFT 2
9 AC43SAFVZ000 BELT COVER 1
10 AMC57A-V00 PEDAL SPRING 1
11 AXTN4+16BFY SCREW 7
12 AMC43A-2V0 FRAME ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 1 MC-UG323-00
12 AC92BAMAZ000 BELT SHIFTER ASSY 1 MC-UG327-00
13 AC42AAFY1V07 FOOT PEDAL COVER 1 MC-UG327-00
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2.4. Handle Assembly
2.4.1. Exploded View
2.4.2. Parts List
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC95BDSAZC0T HANDLE UNIT 1 MC-UG323-00
1 AC95BDRZZR03 HANDLE UNIT 1 MC-UG327-00
2 AC64BDSAZV07 HANDLE 1 MC-UG323-00
2 AC64BDRZZV07 HANDLE 1 MC-UG327-00
3 AC50BDRZZC0T HANDLE GRIP 1 MC-UG323-00
3 AC50BDRZZR03 HANDLE GRIP 1 MC-UG327-00
4 AC53PDTGZV07 HOSE HOOK / HOSE HANGER 1
5 AXTN4+16BFY SCREW 3
6 AC73BAMAZ000 HANDLE SCREW 1
7 AC53EZAZV07 CORD HOOK 1 MC-UG323-00
8 AC32RDRZZV07 ATTACHMENT HOLDER 1 MC-UG327-00
9 AC80SCRZZV0N TURBINE UNIT 1 MC-UG327-00
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2.5. Packing Materials
2.5.1. Exploded View
2.5.2. Parts List (Packing Material)
Ref. No Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC61ZDTGZU00 Carton Box 1 MC-UG323-00
1 AC61ZDVKZU00 Carton Box 1 MC-UG327-00
2 AC01ZDTGZ000 Operating Instructions 1 MC-UG323-00
2 AC01ZDVKZ000 Operating Instructions 1 MC-UG327-00
3 AC94ZDTGZ000 Packing Assembly 1 MC-UG323-00, includes items 1, 2, and A-H
3 AC94ZDVKZ000 Packing Assembly 1 MC-UG327-00, includes items 1, 2, and A-G
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3.1. Upper Body
3.1.1. Removal
1. Remove one (1) screw from back of vacuum cleaner.
2. Remove dust cover.
3. Remove dust bag.
4. Remove two (2) screws.
5. Separate upper body and lower body.
6. Remove fastener guide.
3 SERVICE PROCEDURES
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3.1.2. Installation
1. Reinstall fastener guide into upper body and reinstall two
(2) screws.
2. Align upper body over lower body. Press down to snap in
place.
3. Reinstall one (1) screw into back of vacuum cleaner.
4. Reinstall dust bag and dust cover.
3.2. Lower Plate
3.2.1. Removal
1. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner.
2. Lay vacuum cleaner with bottom facing upwards and nozzle
flat
3. Remove nozzle hose from body by (1) pressing in locking
tab and (2) sliding up and out of retaining slot.
4. Remove four (4) screws from the nozzle cover..
5. Place the vacuum cleaner in the upright position standing
on the handle. This will minimize wheel interference when
removing the lower plate.
6. Remove the lower plate by rotating upward as shown. Use
caution as motor shaft may be hot.
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3.2.2. Installation
1. Place the vacuum cleaner in the upright position standing
on the handle. This will minimize wheel interference when
removing the lower plate.
2. Reinstall lower plate by (1) aligning tabs with the slots in the
nozzle and (2) rotating the lower plate to installed position.
3. Lay vacuum cleaner with bottom facing upwards and nozzle
flat.
4. Reinstall four (4) screws into lower plate.
5. Reinstall the nozzle hose into slot on body and slide down
until it clicks in place.
6. Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before
plugging into an electrical outlet.
3.3. Agitator
3.3.1. Removal
1. Remove lower plate (See Lower Plate - Removal).
2. Lay vacuum cleaner with bottom facing upwards and nozzle
flat
3. Remove agitator carefully lifting out.
3.3.2. Installation
1. Loop new belt around motor shaft and agitator belt groove.
2. MC-UG327 ONLY -- Belt must be looped around motor
shaft, not carpet/bare floor selector shaft. See illustration for
correct belt routing. NOTE: Shifter must be in carpet
position when installing the belt.
3. Reinstall agitator into lower plate by placing end caps in
grooves.
4. After reinstalling, turn agitator by hand to make sure belt is
not twisted or pinch and that all rotating parts turn freely.
5. Replace lower plate (See Lower Plate - Installation).
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate
pinching of any wire during reassembly. After servicing
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any electrical component or electrical enclosure, the unit
should be reassembled and checked for dielectric
breakdown or current leakage.
3.4. Motor
3.4.1. Removal
1. Remove upper body (See Upper Body - Removal).
2. Remove nozzle hose from body by (1) pressing in locking
tab and (2) sliding up and out of retaining slot.
3. Remove lower plate (See Lower Plate - Removal).
4. Remove agitator (See Agitator - Removal).
5. Remove two (2) screws from rear of vacuum cleaner.
6. Remove three screws from front of vacuum cleaner.
7. Press inwards on the sides of the dust container in area
shown to release tabs on the motor cover.
8. Lift off motor cover.
9. Remove nozzle by (1) raising non-belt side and (2) sliding
nozzle off the motor shaft.
10. Lift out motor assembly, plastic holder (MC-UG323),and
noise suppressor.
11. Disconnect lead wires from motor.
12. Remove noise suppressor.
13. Remove motor support rubbers.
14. (MC-UG327-00 only) Remove two (2) screws and motor
flange. Lay aside.
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15. Discard motor if defective.
3.4.2. Installation
1. Reconnect motor lead wires (refer to wiring diagram if
necessary).
2. Reinstall motor support rubbers, motor flange (MC-UG327
only) and noise suppressor.
3. Reinstall motor assembly into vacuum cleaner with thermal
protector facing down.
4. Route all wiring in accordance with wire management
drawing.
5. Reinstall plastic holder (MC-UG323).
6. Avoid pinching of the noise suppressor by installing with
overlap beneath motor and tuck excess material.
7. Reinstall nozzle and nozzle spring.
8. Reinstall motor cover. Make sure no wires are pinched and
the tabs snap into place.
9. Reinstall three (3) screws in the front of the vacuum cleaner
10. Turn vacuum cleaner over and reinstall two (2) screws into
back of vacuum cleaner.
11. Reinstall agitator (See Agitator - Installation) and lower
plate (See Lower Plate - Installation).
12. Reinstall upper body (See Upper Body - Installation)
13. Reinstall nozzle hose into vacuum cleaner body.
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3.5. Cord Reel (MC-UG327-00)
3.5.1. Removal
1. Remove motor cover (See Motor - Removal).
2. Cut black and white cord reel lead wires close to cord reel.
3. Lift out cord reel.
4. Pull power cord out approximately 1 foot.
5. Press cord retainer outward from the inside.
6. Remove cord through slots in the cord retainer.
7. Disconnect cord reel leads from the power supply board
and on/off switch.
8. Remove cord reel and discard if defective.
3.5.2. Installation
1. Route plug through hole in dust container and place in cord
retainer.
2. Snap cord retainer into dust container.
3. Install cord reel into dust container.
4. Cut terminals and strip lead wires on new cord reel
5. Strip lead wire which were cut during removal.
6. Reconnect cord reel leads (refer to wiring diagram).
7. Route all wiring in accordance with wire management
drawing.
8. Reinstall motor cover (See Motor - Installation). Make sure
no wires are pinched.
3.6. Power Cord (MC-UG323-00)
3.6.1. Removal
1. Remove motor cover (See Cord Reel - Removal).
2. Cut black and white power cord leads at cord jacket.
3. Remove two (2) screws and cord stopper.
4. Remove cord through hole in dust container and discard.
3.6.2. Installation
1. Insert power cord leads through hole in dust container.
2. Install cord stopper and two (2) screws. NOTE: DO NOT
reuse cord stopper.
3. Strip leads on new power cord and wires cut during
removal. Reconnect leads (refer to wiring diagram if
necessary).
4. Tuck wires to avoid pinching.
5. Reinstall motor cover (See Motor - Installation). Make sure
no wires are pinched.
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3.7. On/Off Switch
3.7.1. Removal
1. Remove lower plate (See Lower Plate - Removal).
2. Remove agitator and belt (See Agitator - Removal).
3. Remove motor cover (See Motor - Removal).
4. Remove nozzle (See Motor - Removal).
5. Remove motor assembly (See Motor - Removal).
6. Lift power distribution board out of dust container.
7. To remove button use the following steps simultaneously:
(A) Slide button inward
(B) Press rib outward
(C) Slightly depress on/off button
8. Remove spring.
9. Lift switch out of dust container.
10. Disconnect leads.
3.7.2. Installation
1. Connect leads to switch.
2. Place switch in slot with terminals towards the inside of dust
container.
3. Reinstall spring.
4. Reinstall button by:
(A) Placing bottom of button behind retaining ribs.
(B) Locate hinge tab in slot.
5. Press button into place.
6. Reinstall power distribution board in slots.
7. Reinstall motor (See Motor - Installation).
8. Reinstall nozzle (See Motor - Installation).
9. Reinstall agitator and belt (See Agitator - Installation).
10. Reinstall lower plate (See Lower Plate - Installation).
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