Order Number MAC0506021C1
MC-V415 00
Vacuum Cleaner
Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
© 2005 PANASONIC CONSUMER ELEC-
TRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANA-
SONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH
AMERICA. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
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)
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47
48
49
50
51
52
41
42
43
44
45
36
37
38
39
40
31
32
33
34
35
26
27
28
29
30
21
22
23
24
25
16
17
18
19
20
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12
13
14
15
8
9
6
7
10
Ref No.
Part No.
3
4
1
2
5
AC88KCUGZV07
AC60KBRSZU01
AC94EAPNZY02
AMC-1CTCE23
AC02LBJAZ000
Part Name & Description
Dust Container Unit
Dust Cover Assembly
Power Cord
Wire Connector
Rear Cover Packing
AC40AYUZV00
AC39AAJFZV00
AC01EAMMZ000
AC01EAMMZV07
AC03EAMMZV07
AXTN4+16BFY
AC23PJPZV07
AXTN4+16BFY
Packing (Left)
Packing (Right)
Switch On-Off
ON/OFF Button
Switch Cover
Screw
Hose Holder
Screw
AXWG6E115FY Washer
AC01CV0ZVUB Wheel
AC74SUSZ00
AC16CUSZ00
AC69KJMZV07
AC70KAGZZR00
AC68KJMZV07
AXTN4+45BFY
AMP21B-170
AMC73B-V00
AMC02F-E00
Wheel Stopper
Shaft (Wheel)
Protector
Protector Spring
Protector Case
Screw (Hose Holder)
Nut
Screw (Handle)
AC03FAFVZ000 Motor Support (Rubber)
AC92FAWRZ00 Fan Motor
Motor Support (Rubber)
AC26FCHTZ000 Motor Cap
AC38GARTZ000 Lead Wire Assembly
AC99WBDNZ000 Lead Wire Assembly
AC37GTEZ0U Wire Cord
AC38KCNPZ000 Exhaust Filter (HEPA)
AC99BCUGZV06 Handle Unit
AC41KCUGZUU3 Filter Cover
AC84PASKZV06 Hose Unit
AC74KBFEZ000 Packing (Dust Container
AC37KBYDZ000 Secondary Filter
AXTN4+16BFY Screws
AC06BCHTZV07 Handle Cover A
AC07BCHTZV07 Handle Cover B
AC14BCHFZV07 Handle Lid
AC64BBFEZV07 Handle Assembly
AC95KBRSZ000 Filter Assembly
AC45KBFEZ000 Valve Grommet
AC42KCHTZBUU Filter Case
AC78NZAZ000 Plastic Holder
AC88RYUZV06
AC60RZFZVU6
AC40PZG1V06
AC73BZAZ00
Dusting Brush
Crevice Tool
Wand
Screw (Handle)
AC64HAMMZ00 Suction Inlet Packing
AXYN4+E10FFY Screw
AC18MJMZV07 Protector Support
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
7
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Quantity
1
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
Remarks
Shipped 10 per package
Shipped 10 per package
Shipped 10 per package
Shipped 10 per package
Includes item 16 (2)
Shipped 10 per package
Shipped 10 per package
Shipped 10 per package
Includes items 28 and 29
Shipped 10 per package
Shipped 10 per package
Shipped 10 per package
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2.2.
Nozzle Housing
2.2.1.
Exploded View
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2.2.2.
Parts List (
Nozzle Housing)
21
22
23
24
25
16
17
18
19
20
26
27
Ref. No.
Part No.
3
4
1
2
5
AC01ACHTZU03
AC21H2XZU03
AMC25S-V00
AC10A2VZV07
AMC81A-V00
Part Name & Description
Nozzle Housing
Window
Shaft (Plastic)
Furniture Guard
Packing (Nozzle)
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12
13
14
15
8
9
6
7
10
AMC43A-2V0
AMC58A-2V0
AMC47A-2V0U
AXTN4+16BFY
AC28SJPZ00
AC91AARFZ00
AC27AADGZ00
AC07ZADFZ00
AMC11S-2V0W
AC70NYUZ00
Frame
Spring (Pedal)
Pedal
Screw (Frame)
Belt
Lower Plate Assembly
Lower Plate
Warning Label
Belt Cover (Rear)
Stop Latch Spring
AMC68N-V30K
AMC51A-2V0
Latch
Pedal Shaft
AMC74S-Z100G Spacer
AC74AAAEZ00 Packing (Lower Plate Front)
AXTN4+30BFY Screw (Spacer)
AMC68A-V30
AMC82A-2V0
AMC39A-2V0
AMC74A-2V0
Screw (Nozzle)
Agitator Holder
Packing (Lower Plate Sides)
Packing (Lower Plate Back)
AC84RBZDZ000 Agitator Unit
AC34PASKZV06 Nozzle Hose
AMC24P-2V0 Hose Supporter
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1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
Quantity
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Remarks
Includes item 4
Shipped 10 per package
Shipped 10 per package
Shipped 10 per package
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2.3.
Packing Material
2.3.1.
Exploded View
2.3.2.
Parts List
Ref. No. Part No.
1
2
AC61ZCHTZ000
AC01ZCUGZ000
Part Name & Description
Packaging Assembly
Operating Instructions
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Quantity
1
1
Remarks
Includes 1 and items a-g
3 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
to be replaced.
3.1.
Lower Plate
3.1.1.
Removal
1. Place handle in low position.
2. Turn the vacuum cleaner over exposing the underside.
Release the lower plate by pressing the two (2) latches that secure it inward.
3. Separate the lower plate from the vacuum.
2. Carefully lift up on the agitator assembly until it clears both sides of the nozzle housing.
3.1.2.
Installation
1. Close the rear belt cover.
2. Hook the front of the lower plate into the slots on the front of the nozzle housing. Press the lower plate down into place.
3. Fasten the lower plate by pushing the two (2) latches outward.
4. NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate pinching of any wire during reassembly. After servicing any electrical component or enclosure, the unit should be reassembled and checked for dielectric breakdown or current leakage.
3. Remove the belt from the motor shaft by sliding it off between the end of the shaft and the nozzle housing.
3.3.2.
Installation
1. Place the belt around the motor shaft.
3.2.
Belt Replacement
3.2.1.
Removal
1. Follow the removal instructions outlined in the AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION section.
3.2.2.
Installation
1. Place the new belt around the motor shaft and follow the installation instructions in the AGITATOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL/INSTALLTION section.
3.3.
Agitator Assembly
3.3.1.
Removal
1. The brushes are not replaceable separately. When the brushes need replacing, the agitator assembly will have
2. Place the belt around the agitator pulley on the agitator assembly.
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3. Reassemble the new agitator assembly back into the nozzle housing by placing the side opposite the belt partially into the slot. The small tabs should be aligned with the nozzle. This will hold the agitator in place and leave both hands free to place enough tension on the belt to allow that side of the agitator to return to the nozzle housing slot.
4. Rotate the agitator assembly by hand to insure nothing rubs and to check for correct assembly.
5. Replace lower plate.
3.4.2.
Installation
1. Install the nozzle packing, if not already in place, window and handle release assembly in the new nozzle housing.
2. Fit the nozzle around the motor shaft side first, and rotate it into place on the dust container as illustrated.
3.4.
Nozzle Housing Replacement
3.4.1.
Removal
1. Remove the lower plate as outlined in the LOWER
PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION section.
2. Remove the belt and agitator assembly as outlined in the respective sections.
3. Remove the nozzle hose by pulling up on the hose to remove it from the nozzle housing. Pull the nozzle hose out of the back of the nozzle housing.
3. Slide the plastic shaft through the nozzle housing and into the dust container. Make sure that the slot on the bottom of the plastic shaft is down and seated onto the projection.
4. Insert a flat blade screwdriver between the nozzle housing and the plastic shaft. Pry out the plastic shaft as illustrated.
4. Reassemble the nozzle hose by inserting it into the nozzle housing. Push the nozzle hose down into the slot in the nozzle housing. Make sure that the tab on the hose supporter is inserted into the slot.
5. Install the belt, agitator assembly, and the lower plate according to the respective instructions.
5. Remove the nozzle housing as illustrated.
6. Remove the nozzle packing, window and handle release assembly.
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3.5.
Power Cord Replacement
3.5.1.
Removal
1. Remove the seven (7) screws that secure the dust cover and remove the dust cover.
3.6.
On / Off Switch
3.6.1.
Removal
1. Remove the nozzle cover, agitator assembly, belt and nozzle base.
2. Remove the seven (7) screws that secure the dust cover and remove the dust cover.
3. To replace the on-off switch, remove the plastic holder that is mounted over the motor shaft. Lift the motor up and out of the dust compartment. Take care to note the position of the wires so they can be properly tucked when replacing the motor.
4. Remove the screw that secures the switch cover and remove the switch cover. Remove the two (2) wire connectors, disconnect the switch lead wires and slide the wires out of the back of the unit.
2. Remove the three (3) wire connectors, disconnect the wires and pull the cord from the back of the unit.
3.5.2.
Installation
1. Insert the new cord into the dust container and wrap around the strain relief as shown above.
2. Rewire per the wiring diagram and secure using the three
(3) wire connectors that were removed earlier.
3. Route all wiring according to the wire management drawing shown earlier in this manual.
4. Install the dust cover by first ensuring all wiring are routed correctly so that no wires may be pinched during assembly.
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.
3.6.2.
Installation
1. For installation of a new on-off switch, insert the lead wires through the opening in the back of the dust container and rewire per the wiring diagram. Secure the wires using the two (2) wire connectors that were removed earlier. Snap the new switch into the proper slots in the dust container.
2. Reassemble the switch cover and the screw that secures it. Reassemble the motor and the plastic holder.
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3.7.
Motor Protector Replacement
3.7.1.
Removal
1. Remove the seven (7) screws that secure the dust cover and remove the dust cover.
2. Remove the motor protector located inside the dust compartment by pushing in on the two retaining tabs. Do one side at a time while pushing out on the motor protector from inside the dust compartment.
3. Once the motor protector has been removed it can be disassembled for replacement of parts.
3.7.2.
Installation
1. Reinstall the motor protector into the dust compartment by aligning the two tabs under the top flange with the slots in the dust compartment by applying pressure from the back of the vacuum until it snaps into place.
2. Install the dust cover by first ensuring all wiring is routed correctly so that no wires may be pinched during assembly.
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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