Panasonic MC-UL424-00 User manual
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MC-UL424-00
MC-UL426-00
Product Color: White (MC-UL424-00)
Black (MC-UL426-00)
Destination: United Kingdom
Vacuum Cleaner
Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
Order Number MAC1301001CE
1.2.3. Nozzle (MC-UL426 only)
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2.7. Packing Materials
2.7.1. Exploded View
2.7.2. Parts List (Packing Material)
Ref. No Part No. Part Name & Description Quantity Remarks
1 AC61ZDSCZ0E0 Carton Box 1 MC-UL424
1 AC61ZDVMZ0E0 Carton Box 1 MC-UL426
2 AC01ZDVJZ0E0 Operating Instructions 1
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3.1. Motor
3.1.1. Removal
1. Remove nozzle hose from body by (1) pressing in locking
tab and (2) sliding up and out of retaining slot.
2. Remove two (2) screws from rear of vacuum cleaner.
3. Remove dust bin.
4. Remove three screws from front of vacuum cleaner.
5. Press inwards on the sides in area shown to release tabs
on the motor cover.
6. Lift off motor cover.
7. MC-UL424 ONLY: Remove lower plate (See Lower Plate -
Removal).
8. MC-UL424 ONLY: Remove agitator (See Agitator -
Removal).
9. MC-UL424 ONLY: Remove nozzle by (1) raising non-belt
side and (2) sliding nozzle off the motor shaft.
It is not necessary to remove the nozzle on model MC-
UL426 to access the suction motor.
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10. Lift out motor assembly, plastic holder (MC-UL426),and
noise suppressor.
11. Disconnect lead wires from motor.
12. Remove noise suppressor.
13. Remove motor support rubbers.
14. MC-UL424-00 only: Remove two (2) screws and motor
flange. Lay aside.
15. Discard motor if defective.
3.1.2. Installation
1. Reconnect motor lead wires (refer to wiring diagram if
necessary).
2. Reinstall motor support rubbers, motor flange (MC-UL424
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. Avoid pinching of the noise suppressor by installing with
overlap beneath motor and tuck excess material.
6. Reinstall nozzle.
7. Reinstall motor cover. Make sure no wires are pinched and
the tabs snap into place.
8. Reinstall three (3) screws in the front of the vacuum cleaner
9. Turn vacuum cleaner over and reinstall two (2) screws into
back of vacuum cleaner.
10. Reinstall agitator and lower plate (MC-UL424).
11. Reinstall nozzle hose into vacuum cleaner body.
3.2. Power Cord
3.2.1. Removal
1. Remove motor cover (See Motor - 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.
3.2.2. 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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3.3. On/Off Switch
3.3.1. 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.
3.3.2. 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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4.1. Lower Plate
4.1.1. 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.
4.1.2. 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. Route the nozzle hose bracket wi the retaining bracket 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.
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4.2. Agitator
4.2.1. 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.
4.2.2. Installation
1. Loop new belt around motor shaft and agitator belt groove.
2. 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 in to 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
any electrical component or electrical enclosure, the unit
should be reassembled and checked for dielectric
breakdown or current leakage.
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5.1. Nozzle cover
5.1.1. Removal
1. Release the nozzle cover by rotating the nozzle cover
retainers to the UNLOCK position.
2. Rotate upward on the nozzle cover to remove it from the
nozzle base.
5.1.2. Installation
1. To replace the nozzle cover, make sure the nozzle cover
retainers are in the UNLOCK position.
2. Hook the front of the nozzle cover onto the nozzle base and
rotate downward.
3. Once inplace, rotate the nozzle cover retainers to the LOCK
position.
5.2. Agitator / Belt Replacment
5.2.1. Removal
1. Remove the nozzle cover (see NOZZLE COVER
REMOVAL).
2. Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet. Press handle
release pedal and tilt the handle down so cleaner is lying
flat on the floor.
3. Position hands on agitator. If the belt is still attached to the
agitator, there will be tension on it.
4. Carefully lift the right end of the agitator and then lift the left
end.
5. Remove the belt from the motor drive shaft.
5.2.2. Installation
1. Reinstall new belt if necessary.
2. To replace the agitator, place the belt around the motor
shaft.
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3. Loop the other end of the belt over the belt pulley on the
agitator.
4. Install agitator by placing the rounded portion of the end
caps down into the slots in the nozzle base.
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 agitator turns freely.
7. Replace nozzle cover (See NOZZLE COVER
INSTALLATION.
5.3. Belt
5.3.1. Removal
1. Remove the nozzle cover (see NOZZLE COVER
REMOVAL).
2. Remove agitator (see AGITATOR REMOVAL).
3. Remove the broken or worn belt and replace with new belt.
5.3.2. Installation
1. Place new belt around the motor shaft.
2. Loop other end of belt around agitator.
3. Replace agitator assembly (see AGITATOR
REPLACEMENT).
4. Replace nozzle cover (see NOZZLE COVER
REPLACEMENT).
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