Panasonic MC-E3001 Service Manual

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2 2 EXPLODED VIEW (MC-E3003, MC-E3001) 3 3 PARTS LIST (MC-E3003, MC-E3001) 4 4 REPLACEMENT OF MAIN PARTS 6 4.1. BELT (Beater bar belt) , BELT B (Motor shaft belt) 6 4.2. BEATER BAR UNIT 7 4.3. IDLER PULLEY UNlT 7 4.4. FAN MOTOR UNIT 8 4.5. CARBON BRUSHES 9 4.6. PC board w/component, ON/OFF Switch, Fuse unit and Mains lead (power cord) 10 4.7. ON/OFF SWITCH 11 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 11 6 PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 12 CONTENTS Page Page 1 PICTORIAL WIRING DIAGRAM MC-E3001 / MC-E3003 2 MC-E3001 / MC-E3003

Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks 1 AMC95B-XB0WE Handle unit MC-E3001 UK (AMC95B-XB0W) 1 AMC95B-XB0AE Handle unit MC-E3003 UK (AMC95B-XB0A) 1 AMC95B-XB0AQ Handle unit MC-E3003 Germany, Italy, Spain 2 AMC33Z-XD008 Warning label MC-E3001, E3003 UK 2 AMC33Z-XB00Q Warning label MC-E3003 Germany, Italy, Spain 3 AMC73B-XD00E Handle screw (AMC73B-XD0) 4 AMC93E-XB0K8 Mains lead (Power cord) MC-E3001,E3003 UK 4 AMC91E-XB0KQ Mains lead (Power cord) MC-E3003 Germany, Italy, Spain 5 AMC84P-XA00E Hose unit MC-E3001 UK 5 AMC84P-XB008 Hose unit MC-E3003 UK 5 AMC84P-XB00Q Hose unit MC-E3003 Germany, Italy, Spain 6 AMC07Z-XB00E Caution label A MC-E3001,E3003 UK 6 AMC07Z-XB00Q Caution label A MC-E3003 Germany, Italy, Spain 7 AMC35P-XB00Q Hose label MC-E3003 Germany, Italy, Spain 8 AMC19P-XB04E Hose cover 9 AMC98M-XA00E Indicator unit MC-E3001 UK 9 AMC98M-XB00E Indicator unit MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain 10 AMC15M-XB00E Indicator pipe 11 AMC03M-XB0UE Indicator needle 12 AMC04M-XA00E Indicator spring MC-E3001 UK 12 AMC04M-XB00E Indicator spring MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain 13 AMC27M-XB00E Indicator tube 14 AMC91F-XB00C PC BOARD W/Component 15 AMC99W-XB00E Fuse Unit 250V 12A 16 AMC21A-XB0WE Rear body MC-E3001 UK 16 AMC21A-XB0AE Rear body MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain 17 XTN4+12BFJ Tapping screw 18 AMC27H-XB04E Connection wand 19 AMC55P-XB04E Extention wand holder 20 AMC01E-XD0KE ON/OFF Switch 21 AMC0AE-XB00E Seal Packing A 22 AMC24Z-XB00E Label A 23 AMC66K-XB00E Dust cover packing 24 AMC61R-XB04E Crevice nozzle (AMC61R-XB04) 25 AMC40P-XB04E Extention wand (AMC40P-XB04) 26 AMC88R-XD04E Dusting brush unit (AMC88R-XD04) 27 AMC18M-XB0WE Protector Supporter MC-E3001 UK 27 AMC18M-XB0AE Protector Supporter MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain 28 AMC70K-XA00E Protector Spring MC-E3001 UK 28 AMC70K-XB00E Protector Spring MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain 29 AMC03M-XL00E Indicator needle 30 AMC68K-XB0WE Protector case MC-E3001 UK 30 AMC68K-XB0AE Protector case MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain 31 AMC85E-XA0WE Switch cover unit MC-E3001 UK 31 AMC85E-XB0AE Switch cover unit MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain 32 AMC81A-XB00E Tight packing 33 AMC61L-XB00E Packing 34 AMC32K-XB0KE Filter suppoter 35 AMC85L-XB0WE HEPA filter MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain (AMC85L-XB0W) 35 AMC42K-XA0WE Filter case MC-E3001 UK 36 AMC38K-XA00E Exhaust filter MC-E3001 UK (AMC38K-XA0) 37 AMC92L-XA0WE Dust box lid unit MC-E3001 UK 37 AMC92L-XB0AE Dust box lid unit MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain 38 AMC8F96W2000 Dust bag(Type U-20E) (pack of 5 bags) 39 AMC19F-XB00E Motor case rubber 40 AMC09F-XB0WE Motor case MC-E3001 UK 40 AMC09F-XB0AE Motor case MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain 41 AMC30L-XB00E Outlet filter 42 AMC16C-XB00E Roller shaft 43 AMC01C-XD04E Wheel 44 XUB7FP Fixing washer 45 AMC64H-XB00E Suction inlet packing (AMC64H-XB0) 46 AMC10G-XB00E Noise absorber 47 AMC92F-XB00C Fan motor unit 48 AMC27F-XL00E Carbon brush 49 AMC75Z-XB00E Cushion plate 50 AMC03F-XB00E Motor support rubber(rear) 51 AMC02F-XB00E Motor support rubber(front) 52 AMC67V-XB00E Lead wire A unit 53 AMC98R-XA0WE Floor nozzle upper unit MC-E3001 UK 53 AMC98R-XB0AE Floor nozzle upper unit MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain 4 MC-E3001 / MC-E3003

Remarks 54 AMC31A-XB04E Furniture guard 55 AMC25S-XD00E Plastic holder 56 AMC90S-XB00E Idler pulley 57 AMC68A-XD00E Screw 58 AMC47A-XB04E Pedal left/handle release 59 AMC51A-XB00E Pedal shaft 60 AMC58A-XB00E Pedal spring right 61 AMC54R-XB04E End plate 62 AMC06R-XD00E Pipe felt 63 AMC79A-XD00E Body packing 64 AMC52P-XB00E Connector pipe 65 AMC97R-XB04E Floor nozzle lower unit MC-E3001,E3003 UK 65 AMC97R-XB04Q Floor nozzle lower unit MC-E3003 Germany, Italy, Spain 66 XTN4+27BFJ Tapping screw 67 AMC06Q-XB00E Pipe cover 68 AMC50R-XD00E Floor nozzle roller shaft 69 AMC90Q-XD00E Nozzle roller 70 AMC08Z-XB00Q Caution label B MC-E3003 Germany, Italy, Spain 71 AMC21Z-XB00Q Caution label MC-E3003 Germany, Italy, Spain 72 XWG7F135FJ Plain washer 73 AMC95S-XD00E Belt unit kit 2belts (AMC95S-XD0) 74 AMC28S-XD00E Belt 75 AMC39S-XD00E Belt B 76 AMC92S-XD00E Beater bar unit (AMC92S-XD0) 77 AMC28H-XB00E Elbow packing 78 AMC04Z-XD00E Sticker 79 XTN4+18BFJ Tapping screw 5 MC-E3001 / MC-E3003

unit) and remove it. (Fig. 1) 2. Remove the beater bar unit from the floor nozzle upper unit. (Fig. 2) 3. Remove the 1 screw from the pedal shaft to detach the pedal. (Fig. 3) 4. Pull out the pedal shaft slightly. Remove the tip of the shaft from the metal plated of the idler pulley. Then remove it together with the pedal. 5. Remove belt B from the motor shaft and then from the idler pulley. 6. Remove the belt from the beater bar unit and then from the idler pulley. 7. Fit a new belt and belt B by reversing the disassembly procedure. Fit the belt first, then belt B. 4 REPLACEMENT OF MAIN PARTS IMPORTANT: Before replacing any part always DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY. 4.1. BELT (Beater bar belt) , BELT B (Motor shaft belt) 6 MC-E3001 / MC-E3003

2. Remove the beater bar unit from the floor nozzle upper unit. (Fig. 4) 3. Replace the ber unit with a new and place the belt around the beater bar unit. (fig. 5) 4. Insert the beater bar unit in the groove of the floor nozzle upper unit. Rotate the beater bar unit by hand and check that it is fitted properly. 5. Replace the base plate (Floor nozzle lower unit) and refasten screw. 1. Remove the base plate. (Floor nozzle lower unit) 2. Remove 1 screw from the pedal and take it out. (Fig. 5). 3. Release the two belts from the Idler pulley. 4. Remove 2 screws from the Idler pulley unit and take it out. (Fig. 6) 5. Replace the Idler pulley unit with a new one and re-install it. 6. Re-assemble the pedal, belts and remaining parts in the reverse order. 4.2. BEATER BAR UNIT 4.3. IDLER PULLEY UNlT 7 MC-E3001 / MC-E3003

remove the base plate (floor nozzle lower unit), pedal, and idler pulley, and belt B, belt. 2. Disconnect the hose and connector pipe from the floor nozzle upper unit (Fig.7). 3. Insert a flat-head screwdriver between nozzle housing and the plastic holder, then pry out the plastic holder. (Fig.8). 4. Turn the vacuum cleaner over and remove 4 screws from Moter case and take it out. (Fig.9) * Connection of lead wire A unit during assembly Connect lead wire A unit as shown in Fig. 9-1. 4.4. FAN MOTOR UNIT 8 MC-E3001 / MC-E3003

(rear) and cushion plate (Fig. 10). b. Disconnect the lead wires, and detach the noise absorber and motor support rubber (front) (Fig.11) 6. Replace the motor with a new one. 7. Re-assemble front / rear motor supports, noise absorber and connect the lead wires to the motor. 8. Re-install the motor and reassemble motor case and remaining parts in the reverse order. NOTE: Make sure the lead wires are correctly positioned to avoid pinching them between parts. * Connection of lead wire A unit during assembly Connect lead wire A unit as shown in Fig. 11-1 so that the unit is inserted in the cut of the noise absorber. 4.5. CARBON BRUSHES Note: Replace both carbon brushes at the same time. 1. Take out motor unit and remove motor case as explained previously in paragraph.FAN MOTOR UNIT. (4.4.1. to 4.4.4.) 2. Disconnect lead wires (provided with quick-connect terminal) from the motor tabs. 3. Remove the two screws from the carbon brush holder and take it out. (Fig.12) 4. Replace the carbon brush unit with a new one and re-install it re-fastening with the screw. 5. Connect the lead wires according to the schematic diagram and reassemble the motor unit. 9 MC-E3001 / MC-E3003

out.(Fig. 12) 2. Take out the indicator unit . (Fig 13.) 3. Lift the PC board w/component, and disconnect the Faston terminals and connectors of the lead wires. (Fig 14.) 4. Detach the seal packing A, and disconnect the Faston terminals of the lead wires. (Fig 15.) Note: The ON/OFF Switch, Fuse unit and Mains lead (power cord) can be removed at once. 5. Connect the lead wires according to the schematic diagram and re-install switch cover refastening the screws. * Connection of lead wire during assembly Connect lead wire as shown in Fig. 15-1. Make sure that the mains lead (power cord) and lead wire A unit are set in the clearance between the ribs. 4.6. PC board w/component, ON/OFF Switch, Fuse unit and Mains lead (power cord) 10 MC-E3001 / MC-E3003

paragraph "PC board w/component, ON/OFF Switch, Fuse unit and Mains lead (power cord)" (4.6.1.). 2. Remove the Seal Packing A. 3. Disconnect the two lead wires (provided with quickterminal) from the ON/OFF switch terminals. (Fig. 16) 4. Replace the ON/OFF switch by a new one and connect the two lead wires to its terminals according to the schematic diagram. 5. Re-install the switch cover and re-fasten the two screws. 4.7. ON/OFF SWITCH 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION CHECKPOINT METHOD OF INSPECTION CAUSE / REMEDY Motor fails to rotate (no noise is heard at all). Plug (fuse-link) (UK, Ireland only) Check fuse continuity. If there is no continuity, replace it. Power cord. Check power cord continuity. If there is no continuity, replace it. Motor continuity. Check continuity between motor and lead wires. If there is no continuity, replace it. Carbon brush is in contact with the commutator. Check if there is gap between carbon brush and commutator. If there is gap between carbon brush and commutator, replace both carbon brushes. ON / OFF Switch. Check continuity across the switch terminals. If there is no continuity, replace the switch. Motor runs but there is no suction. Hose or connector pipe. Check clogs in hose or connector pipe. If there is a clog, remove it. Dust bag or HEPA filter, Exhaust filter. Check if dust bag or filter are choked up. If the paper bag is choked up, replace it. If filter is dirty, clean or replace it. Noise or vibration. Motor fan. Check dust accumulated in motor fan. (It could happen if the v.c. has been used with a broken paper bag or without a filter. Replace the motor and check filter condition. (never dismantle the motor fan). Carbon brushes. Check uneven wear of carbon brushes. Replace carbon brushes. (make sure you change both). Beater bar unit Remove the Beater bar unit and check if the each bearing support is broken or deformed. If each of them is deformed or broken, replace the beater bar unit. Beater bar unit (bearings) Place the Beater bar unit on a flat surface and turn the rotary brush to check bearing noise or distance. If there is bearing noise or distance, replace the Beater bar unit. Beater bar unit does not rotate. Belt. Remove base plate (Floor nozzle lower unit) and check if the belt is broken or loose. If the belt is broken, replace it. If loose, re- install it. 11 MC-E3001 / MC-E3003

Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks 1 AMC01Z-XB00E Operating Instructions MC-E3001,E3003 Language; English 1 AMC01Z-XB00Q Operating Instructions MC-E3003 Language, English, Deutsch, Espanol, Italiano 2 AMC69Z-XB00E Cushion A 3 AMC70Z-XB00E Cushion B 4 AMC0TZ-XB00E Cushion C 5 AMC61Z-XA00E Individual carton MC-E3001 UK 5 AMC61Z-XB00E Individual carton MC-E3003 UK, Germany, Italy, Spain 6 AMC72Z-XB00E Cushion plate A 12 MC-E3001 / MC-E3003