Panasonic MC-UL862-00 User manual

Order Number MAC0603003C1
Vacuum Cleaner
MC-UL862-00
Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
© 2006 PANASONIC CONSUMER ELEC-
TRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANA-
SONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH
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1 WIRING DIAGRAM AND DRAWING 3
1.1. Wiring Diagram 3
1.2. Wire Management Drawing 4
2 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 5
2.1. Nozzle 5
2.2. Body 7
2.3. Packing Material 9
3 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 10
3.1. Dust Cover 10
3.2. Mains Lead 10
3.3. ON/OFF Switch Replacement 10
3.4. Motor Replacement 11
3.5. Nozzle Housing Replacement 11
3.6. Lower Plate Replacement 12
3.7. Beater Bar Replacement 13
3.8. Belt Replacement 13
3.9. Carpet/Bare Floor Selector Replacement 14
3.10. Motor Protector Replacement 14
CONTENTS
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MC-UL862-00

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1 WIRING DIAGRAM AND DRAWING
1.1. Wiring Diagram

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1.2. Wire Management Drawing
NOTE:
For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate pinching of any wire during reassembly. After servicing any electrical compo-
nent or electrical enclosure, the vacuum cleaner should be reassembled and checked for dielectric breakdown or current leak-
age.

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2 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
2.1. Nozzle
2.1.1. Exploded View

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2.1.2. Parts List (Nozzle)
Ref No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC01ACWZZUU3 Nozzle Housing 1
2 AC02ACWZZV07 Upper Body 1
3 AC16CCUTZ000 Roller Shaft 2
4 AC93QCWZZV06 Nozzle Roller Assembly 2
5 AC12ACWZZV07 Body Cap 1
6 AC38NCWZZ000 Screw 5 Shipped 10 per package
7 AC10ACWZZV06 Furniture Guard 1
8 AC92BCWZZ000 Handle Release Assy 1
9 AC51ACWZZ000 Pedal Shaft 1
10 AC58ACWZZ000 Pedal Spring 1
11 AC47ACWZZV06 Pedal 1
12 AC25BCWZZ000 Screw 1 Shipped 10 per package
13 AC68ACUTZ000 Screw For Body 2 Shipped 10 per package
14 AC04RCWZZV06 Nozzle Packing (Foam) 1
15 AC34PCWZZV06 Nozzle Hose 1
16 AC84RCWZZ000 Beater bar 1
17 AC28SCWZZ000 Belt 1
18 AC27ACWZZV07 Lower Plate 1
19 AC70NCWZZ000 Stop Latch Spring 2
20 AC68NCWZZ000 Latch 2
21 AC43SCWZZ000 Belt Guard 1
22 AC40RCWZZ000 Floor Nozzle Spring 1
23 AC42ACWZZ000 Foot Pedal Cover 1
24 AC29QCWZZ000 Hose Plug B 1

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2.2. 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 AC40KCWZZV07 Dust Compartment
2 AC16CCWZZ000 Roller Shaft
3 AC99CCWZZV06 Wheel Unit
4 AC55ACWZZ000 Washer Shipped 10 per package
5 AC74SCWZZ000 Stopper Wheel
6 AC70QCWZZV02 Foot Pedal
7 AC48HCWZZV07 Cover
8 AC38NCWZZ000 Screw Shipped 10 per package
9 AC23PCWZZV07 Hose Holder
10 AC53ECWZZV07 Upper Cord Storage Hook
11 AC32RCWZZV07 Attachment Holder
12 AC01BCWZZV07 Carry Handle
13 AC67VCWZZ000 Lead Wire (Inductor)
14 AC92FCWZZ000 Fan Motor Unit
15 AC02FCWZZ000 Motor Support Rubber
16 AC25SCWZZ000 Flange
17 AC68ACWZZ000 Screw Taptite Shipped 10 per package
18 AC03FCWZZ000 Motor Support Rubber
19 AC48GCWZZ000 Lead Wire
20 AC03FCUTZ000 Motor Support Rear
21 AC79FCWZZ000 Fiberglass Cloth Tape
22 AC63FCWZZV07 Motor Support Cover
23 AC74KCWZZ000 Dust Packing
24 AC37KCWZZ000 Secondary Filter
25 AC44DCWZZ000 Crimp Connector
26 AC69KCWZZV07 Protector
27 AC70KCWZZL00 Protector Spring
28 AC68KCWZZV07 Protector Case
29 AC09FCWZZU03 Motor Case
30 AC13ACWZZ000 Body Supporter
31 AC04ECWZZV02 Switch Knob
32 AC98VCWZZ000 Air Guide Unit
33 AC98ECWZZ00 Switch On/Off
34 AC62ECWZZ000 Cord Stopper
35 AC66PCWZZV07 Tool Caddy
36 AC85KCWZZ000 Dust Bin Assembly Includes item 37
37 AC95KCWZZ000 Primary Filter
38 AC60KCWZZUU3 Dust Cover
39 AC38KCWZZ000 Exhaust Filter Hepa
40 AC41KCWZZCU9 Filter Cover
42 AC21HCWZZ000 Window
43 AC31ZCWZZ000 Label
44 AC95BCWZZ000 Handle Unit
45 AC88RCWZZV06 Dusting Brush Unit
46 AC96RCWZZV06 Floor Nozzle Brush
47 AC60RCWZZV06 Crevice Tool
48 AC84PCWZZV06 Hose Unit Stretch
49 AC43PCWZZV06 Hose Ring
50 AC67HCWZZ000 Partition Board
51 AC87GCWZZ000 P.C.B. Assembly
52 AC99WCWZZ000 Lead Assembly
53 AC67VCUTZ000 Lead Wire (Inductor)
54 AC80SCWZZV07 Air Turbine Assembly
55 AC97ECWZZU00 Power Cord
56 AC52ACWZZ000 Frame Spacer
57 AC25BCUTZ000 Screw

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2.3. Packing Material
2.3.1. Exploded View
2.3.2. Parts List
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC61ZCWZZ0E0 Packaging Assembly 1 Includes 1 and items A-J
2 AC01ZCWZZ0E0 Operating Instructions 1

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3 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3.1. Dust Cover
3.1.1. Removal
1. Remove dust bin.
2. Remove adjustable handle and unplug the vacuum
cleaner. Press the handle release pedal and lay the vac-
uum cleaner down.
3. Remove five (5) screws that secure the dust cover.
4. Carefully lift dust cover from body.
3.1.2. Replacement
1. Carefully place dust cover onto body.
2. Reinstall the five (5) screws removed from disassembly.
3. Re-install dust bin.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate pinch-
ing of any wire during reassembly. After servicing any electrical
component or electrical enclosure, the vacuum cleaner should
be reassembled and checked for dielectric breakdown or cur-
rent leakage.
3.2. Mains Lead
3.2.1. Removal
1. Remove dust bin and dust cover as outlined in the Dust
Cover Removal section.
2. Remove the two (2) screws that secure the tool caddy.
and then remove the tool caddy.
3. Remove the two (2) cord stopper screws, the wire con-
nectors, and wire tie, if present.
3.2.2. Installation
1. Insert the mains lead (mains lead replacement only) with
approximately five (5) inches of new mains lead extend-
ing into the dust compartment. This distance is to be mea-
sured from the cord stopper to the end of the longest lead
wire of the mains lead.
NOTE: Never reuse a cord stopper. Always install a new cord
stopper whenever the old one is removed.
2. Install the new cord stopper, the two (2) cord stopper
screws and the wire connectors.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate pinch-
ing of any wire during reassembly. After servicing any electrical
component or electrical enclosure, the vacuum cleaner should
be reassembled and checked for dielectric breakdown or cur-
rent leakage.
3.3. ON/OFF Switch Replacement
3.3.1. Removal
1. Remove the dust cover as outlined in Dust Cover
Removal and Replacement section.
2. Remove body support.
3. Disconnect electrical connection then depress tab on
body support to remove damaged ON/OFF switch.
3.3.2. Replacement
1. Place ON/OFF switch into body support and snap into

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place.
2. Reinstall body support.
3. Reinstall dust cover as outlined in Dust Cover Removal
and Replacement section.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate pinch-
ing of any wire during reassembly. After servicing any electrical
component or electrical enclosure, the vacuum cleaner should
be reassembled and checked for dielectric breakdown or cur-
rent leakage.
3.4. Motor Replacement
3.4.1. Removal
1. Remove the dust cover as outlined in the Dust Cover
Removal and Replacement section.
2. Remove the four (4) screws from the motor case and then
remove the motor case and motor support cover.
3. Remove nozzle housing as described in the Nozzle
Housing Replacement section.
4. Disconnect the motor leads and remove the motor.
5. Remove the flange unit, motor support (rear), and motor
support rubbers (front and rear). Place these items on the
new motor.
3.4.2. Installation
1. Place the motor back into the dust compartment.
2. Rewire per the Wire Management.
3. Replace the motor case and motor support cover. Secure
with the four (4) screws removed earlier.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate
pinching of any wire during reassembly. After servicing any
electrical component or electrical enclosure, the vacuum
cleaner should be reassembled and checked for dielectric
breakdown or current leakage.
3.5. Nozzle Housing Replacement
3.5.1. Removal
1. Press handle release pedal. Lay vacuum cleaner back on
a flat surface.
2. Disconnect hoses from vacuum cleaner.
3. Rotate nozzle housing upward removing floor nozzle
spring from dust compartment.
4. Once left side has cleared, remove nozzle housing from
motor shaft.

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3.5.2. Installation
1. Fit the nozzle from the motor shaft side first, and rotate it
into place on the dust container.
2. Rotate nozzle shaft into groove on dust container.
3. Place floor nozzle spring into slot on dust compartment.
4. Replace motor support cover and motor case. Secure
with four (4) screws that were removed earlier.
5. Reinstall dust cover as outlined in Dust Cover Removal
and Replacement section.
3.6. Lower Plate Replacement
3.6.1. Removal
1. Place the Carpet/Bare Floor pedal in the carpet position
and the handle in the upright position.
2. Turn the vacuum cleaner over exposing the underside.
Release lower plate by pressing two (2) latches and two
(2) locking tabs inward as shown.
3. Remove the lower plate and remove any residue that may
exist in the belt area.
3.6.2. Installation
1. Reinstall lower plate by hooking front end of lower plate
into slots on front of nozzle housing.
2. Press lower plate until locking tabs snap into place then
push the two (2) latches outward.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate
pinching of any wire during reassembly. After servicing
any electrical component or electrical enclosure, the vac-
uum cleaner should be reassembled and checked for
dielectric breakdown or current leakage.
3.7. Beater Bar Replacement
3.7.1. Removal
1. Place the carpet-bare floor selector in the CARPET posi-
tion.
2. Remove the lower plate as outlined in the LOWER
PLATE REPLACEMENT and BELT REPLACEMENT sec-
tions.
3. Position hands on beater bar. If the belt is still attached to
the beater bar, there will be tension on it.
4. Carefully lift the left end of the beater bar and then lift the
right end.
5. Remove the beater bar from the belt loop.
3.7.2. Installation
1. Reinstall new belt if necessary.
2. To replace beater bar assembly, place the belt around the
motor shaft as outline in the BELT REPLACEMENT sec-
tion.
3. Loop the other end of the belt over the belt pulley on the
beater bar assembly.
4. Insert the beater bar by placing the rounded portion of the
end caps down into the slots in the nozzle cover.
5. Press firmly, checking to see that each end is completely
inserted.
6. Check to see that the belt is centered on the belt pulley
and that the beater bar turns freely.
7. Replace the lower plate as outlined in the LOWER PLATE
REPLACEMENT section.

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3.8. Belt Replacement
3.8.1. Removal
1. Place carpet-bare floor selector in CARPET position.
2. Remove lower plate as outlined in the LOWER PLATE
REPLACEMENT section.
3. Remove beater bar as outlined in the BEATER BAR
ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT section.
4. Remove worn or broken belt.
3.8.2. Installation
1. Loop new belt around motor shaft and brush pulley; see
illustration for correct belt routing.
2. Reinstall beater bar as outlined in the BEATER BAR
REPLACEMENT section.
3. Reinstall lower plate as outlined in the LOWER PLATE
REPLACEMENT section.

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3.9. Carpet/Bare Floor Selector
Replacement
3.9.1. Removal
1. Place the carpet-bare floor pedal in the carpet position.
Insert a screwdriver under the back of the pedal cover
and pry up to remove it from the pedal assembly. Take
care not to scratch the nozzle housing.
NOTE: Every time the pedal cover is removed for any
reason, it should be replaced with a new one.
2. Remove the dust cover as outlined in the DUST COVER
section.
3. Remove the motor case as outline in the MOTOR
REPLACEMENT section.
4. Remove the nozzle housing as outlined in NOZZLE
HOUSING REPLACEMENT section.
5. Remove the lower plate as outlined in the LOWER
PLATE REPLACEMENT section.
6. Remove three (3) screws that secure carpet-bare floor
shifter and handle release assembly.
7. Slide the carpet/bare floor selector and the handle
release assembly out through the bottom of the nozzle
housing.
3.9.2. Installation
1. Slide the carpet-bare floor & handle release assembly
back into the slot in the nozzle housing.
2. Reinstall the three (3) screws that hold the frame and
pedal shaft onto the nozzle housing.
3. Reinstall belt and beater bar as outline in their respective
sections.
4. Reinstall the lower plate as outlined in the LOWER
PLATE REPLACEMENT section.
5. Reinstall nozzle housing as outlined in NOZZLE HOUS-
ING REPLACEMENT section.
6. Reinstall the motor case as outline in the MOTOR
REPLACEMENT section.
7. Reinstall the dust cover as outlined in the DUST COVER
section.
8. Reinstall the pedal cover by pushing it onto the carpet/
bare floor shifter until the tab snaps into place.
3.10. Motor Protector Replacement
3.10.1. Removal
1. Remove the dust cover, motor case and motor support
cover as outlined earlier in this manual.
2. Remove the motor protector cover, by releasing one of
the tabs that secure it to the dust compartment. Take care
not to break the tabs during removal.
3.10.2. Installation
1. Reinstall the motor protector and protector spring into the
dust compartment. Replace the motor protector cover by
applying pressure until both tabs snap into place.
2. Reinstall motor support cover, motor case and dust cover
as outlined earlier in this model.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate pinch-
ing of any wire during reassembly. After servicing any electrical
component or electrical enclosure, the vacuum cleaner should
be reassembled and checked for dielectric breakdown or cur-
rent leakage.