Philips FC8768/01 User manual

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Philips Consumer Lifestyle
Vacuum cleaner
FC8768/01
16/04 Version 1.5
PRODUCT INFORMATION
• This product meets the requirements regarding
interference suppression on radio and TV.
• After the product has been repaired, it should function
properly and has to meet the safety requirements as
officially laid down at this moment.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
• Colour : Valentine red
• Power consumption : 2000 W
• Suction Power : 340 W
• Noise level : 82 dBA
• Action radius : 11 mtr
• Cord length : 8 m
• Filtration : Power cyclone
EPA 10 washable filter
• Dimensions appliance : 505 x 292 x 292 mm
• Dimensions F-box : 650 x 330 x 310 mm
• Weight : 5.5 kg
ACCESSORIES
• Nozzle : Tai Chi all purpose nozzle
• Special nozzle : Super parquet nozzle
• Tubes : Metal lacquered 2 pcs. telesc. tube
• Accessories : Crevice nozzle, Small nozzle
and Brush
• Accessory storage : Accessory clip on tube
• Coupling : Button coupling
REPAIR INSTRUCTION
• No specific issues
OPTIONAL (accessories)
• FC8038 : HEPA13 washable Exhaust filter

FC8768/01
2-11
• To remove the Bucket, unlock the top handle by pushing
the button on the lid of Bucket (see picture).
• The button (3) on the lid is a spare part, it can be
replaced by removing screw A(see picture).
A
• The bucket can only be placed back with the lid mounted
and positioned in the correct way, otherwise the handle
cannot be closed.
• The Inlet lter assy (4) on the front (motor side) of the
Bucket can be removed by pulling the lip at the top (see
picture).
• The foam in the Inlet filter assy can be cleaned.
By pulling the plastic ring the foam filter can be removed
without touching the dirt on the filter (see picture).
• The bottom of the Bucket can be removed as shown in
the picture below.
Remark:
The Bucket can be placed back without the bottom, this
will not lead to a safety problem, but all the dust will get
into the bottom housing.
DISASSEMBLY- AND RE-ASSEMBLY ADVISE

FC8768/01
3-11
DISASSEMBLY- AND RE-ASSEMBLY ADVISE
• To reach the inner parts for repair, Upper housing (18)
has to be removed. First the On/Off button (17) and
Cordwinder button (16) must be removed, this can be
done with a screwdriver.
Remark:
The two buttons are secured with 4 “snap locks”, be
careful when removing (see picture).
a
bc
d
a
• When lifting at position bpush the button a little
towards the front side.
b
c
d
• When assembling, the buttons can easily be mounted by
clicking, start at the side of the handle.
Remark:
Check that the two springs are in the correct position.

FC8768/01
4-11
DISASSEMBLY- AND RE-ASSEMBLY ADVISE
• After removing the two buttons remove the 4 screws
Bat the back and the 5 screws Cat the front of the
Upperhousing (see pictures).
• Screw Dat the front does not need to be removed, this
screw is for ESD and is located in the Lowerhousing.
BB B
B
D
C
C
C
CC
• To replace the potmeter (9) situated at the bottom
of the upperhousing, remove knob (7) on top of the
upperhousing and remove the 2 scews Eat the bottom
of the upperhousing (see picture).
E
E
• After removing the Upperhousing, Hose connection (10)
and Bucket inlet sealing (13) are accessible. To replace
the Hose connection screw Fhas to be removed.
F
• To replace Cordwinder (24) or Motor (31) Motor
housing (28) has to be removed, this can be done by
removing the 4 screws G(see picture).
Remark:
A special long screw driver is needed!
H
H
G
GG
G
• To replace the PCB (9) remove the 2 short screws H.

FC8768/01
5-11
MMotor
ACIN
ACIN
ESD
C1
0.33F
275V
C3
333
DW
½ W
5V1
D1
1N4007
D2
1N4007
R6
1M
R5
100R
SW
IC1
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
R8
HV R37
2M2
F
Fuse
R7
HV R37
2M2
R1
2W12k
R2
2W12k
R4
47k
R3
180k
TR
BTA16-600B
C2
470F
10V
RP
47k
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM