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service manual

Issued 05/05

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Fitting notes

Removing and dismantling the 
valve cuff and valve seal

Slide another washer, the second stabiliser 

wheel and then the last washer onto the end of   
the stabiliser axle.  Carefully refit the circlip.

Press the release catch inwards and remove

the valve pipe from the valve assembly. 

Refit the axlestand spring onto the hook  

in the axlestand in the direction shown.  Then
carefully refit both legs into the holes in the
stabiliser.   

Firmly push the top of the axle stand into

the channel on the rear of the duct.  

Press the cyclone release catch to remove

the cyclone and bin assembly from the product.

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Locate a thin flat bladed screwdriver into the

channel below the duct valve seal.

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Summary of Contents for DC15

Page 1: ...Issued 05 05 service manual...

Page 2: ...erhead geometry The central pivot on the cleanerhead ensures the head maintains perfect contact with the floor even when the machine is turning Motorised brushbar Turn brushabr off at the touch of a b...

Page 3: ...tabiliser Refitting the stabiliser Assembling and refitting the axlestand Removing and dismantling the valve cuff and valve seal Assembling and refitting the valve cuff and valve seal Removing and dis...

Page 4: ...nal wheels with a single ball it enables the machine to manoeuvre around furniture and obstacles with just a small turn of the wrist The central pivot on the cleanerhead ensures that the head maintain...

Page 5: ...oduct not functioning to a depreciation of the life of a product therefore it isn t always possible to detect ESD damage In order to protect relevant Dyson product and components assemblies from ESD d...

Page 6: ...ions assume the service engineer has the correct tools and test equipment to complete the activity Prior to using any consumer mains supply sockets you must ensure the socket is tested for correct pol...

Page 7: ...LIVE NEUTRAL 8 7 6 9 D 10 11 12 13 15 14 16 5 2 3 1 4 A B C 4 service manual Issued 05 05 Electrical circuit Electrical resistance values Technical info...

Page 8: ...ons to on off switch and the mechanical switch actuation 2 Check for a loose connection at points 1 1 2 2 a an nd d 5 5 3 Check continuity of powercord on off switch and internal cable N No o p po ow...

Page 9: ...o screws to the side of the yoke Slide the yoke cover away from the side of the yoke to expose the connections 1 2 Where this symbol is shown ensure ESD protection is used All screws used in DC15 are...

Page 10: ...the cleanerhead hose off the underside of the valve assembly Drop the cleanerhead as far forward as possible Pull the cleanerhead away from the front of the product 5 6 7 8 Turn the product around an...

Page 11: ...leanerhead top hinge Prise the large and small gimble clips out of either side of the cleanerhead top hinge using a thin flat bladed screwdriver Push the end of the gimble lock arm assembly out of the...

Page 12: ...ck arm spring Carefully remove the actuator arm spring from the gimble lock arm using a thin flat bladed screwdriver Dismantling the cleanerhead Undo the two fasteners on the rear of the end cap assem...

Page 13: ...ushbar motor cover Remove the brushbar motor cover assembly off the top of the brush housing Lift out the two brushbar motor top mounts from inside the brushbar motor cover assembly Remove the cleaner...

Page 14: ...ift the yoke loom off the top of the brushbar motor Lift the brushbar motor assembly out of the brush housing Remove the brushbar motor end mount from the end of the brushbar motor assembly Firmly pul...

Page 15: ...housing Slide out the brushbar motor front mount from the front of the brush housing Lift the four soleplate wheels and axles out of the underside of the brush housing Slide the wheels off the axles R...

Page 16: ...bber out of the bumper Lower the bumper rubber into the location slots at the front of the brush housing Align the screw bosses on the bumper with the holes on the brush housing Firmly press until the...

Page 17: ...ge of the soleplate into the brush housing and then lower the soleplate onto the brush housing Refit the five Pozi screws ensuring that the short screw locates in the centre Lower the brushbar motor a...

Page 18: ...he yoke loom grommet into the locator in the brush housing Locate the grommet onto the brushbar motor assembly Press the sheaving into the channel on the brush housing Lower the brushbar motor assembl...

Page 19: ...Then retighten the endcap fasteners Align the end of each half of the brushbar assembly with the brushbar motor spindle Push each half of the brushbar assembly onto the spindle Refit the cleanerhead h...

Page 20: ...laded screwdriver position the other end of the spring between the two retainers inside the gimble lock arm Lower the gimble lock arm spring into the gimble lock arm assembly Clip the other end of the...

Page 21: ...erhead top hinge Locate the end of the yoke loom into the hole in the side of the yoke Apply a small spot of glue to each of the two ribs highlighted Refit the gimble clip large and small into either...

Page 22: ...rrectly when the hole in the side of the yoke assembly surrounds the detail on the valve assembly Refit the cleanerhead hose onto the underside of the valve assembly Refit the screw that attaches the...

Page 23: ...ew that attaches the yoke cover to the yoke bracket 78 Slide the yoke cover onto the side of the yoke 77 Undo the four screws in the ball assembly 79 Press the insulation boots into the housing as sho...

Page 24: ...he duct Force the valve assembly over to one side Release the motor bucket axle from the hole in the valve assembly Firmly release the motor bucket from the side of the duct Pull the duct cover and se...

Page 25: ...tor bucket base Lift the motor and motor bucket seal loom assembly out of the motor bucket base Slide the small bearing off the motor bucket axle Lift the small bearing and motor bucket axle out of th...

Page 26: ...tor bucket seal loom assembly from either side of the motor Stretch the motor bucket seal loom assembly over the fancase seal and remove from the motor Peel the fancase seal off the base of the motor...

Page 27: ...the top of the motor bucket seal loom assembly into the channel on the motor mount Stretch the motor bucket seal loom assembly around the motor and locate the end into the fancase seal Note when seat...

Page 28: ...uck both wires behind the smiley face on the fancase seal Slide the small bearing onto the motor bucket axle Lower both parts into the front of the motor bucket base Fit the motor bucket top onto the...

Page 29: ...y onto the large and small bearings Repeat for the other side Snap together and refit the four screws Place the wires from the motor bucket seal loom assembly through the large hole in the side of the...

Page 30: ...l edges Special care should be taken at the points highlighted Refit the 3 screws ensuring the shorter one fits into the top hole Refit the cleanerhead and yoke as previously shown Slide the other sta...

Page 31: ...screwdriver Release the axle stand spring from the rear of the axlestand Remove the screw in the static cover Slide the static cover out from under the yoke spigot Undo the screw and washer from the...

Page 32: ...nd of the stabiliser into the base of the duct Release the other side of the stabiliser from the base of the duct Slide the end of the static cover under the yoke spigot then refit the screw Align the...

Page 33: ...d the other side of the channel Fit the pedal spring onto the cruciform on the axlestand Lower the pedal onto the axle stand ensuring the cruciform on the base of it aligns with the spring Press the p...

Page 34: ...s and remove the valve pipe from the valve assembly Refit the axlestand spring onto the hook in the axlestand in the direction shown Then carefully refit both legs into the holes in the stabiliser Fir...

Page 35: ...between the top of the valve cuff and valve seal Lower the valve pipe into the valve assembly Locate the end of the screwdriver under the retaining clip Prise the retaining clip off the end of the val...

Page 36: ...rom the peg on the valve assembly Lift the spring mount assembly off the side of the valve assembly Remove the rear of the moving cover and the rear spring off the retaining peg Pull the front face of...

Page 37: ...liser from the side of the valve assembly Pull the valve assembly out of the base of the duct Push the stabiliser to one side Slide the valve assembly into the base of the duct below the duct valve se...

Page 38: ...uttons Remove the wand handle from the top of the duct Undo the three screws in the rear of the duct Gently push the switch cover release catch using a torx screwdriver Refit the static cover onto the...

Page 39: ...ercord assembly into the duct ensuring that the end of the outer insulation extends past the screw boss Slide the protector into the side of the duct Fit the ON OFF switch into the duct Re attach the...

Page 40: ...efit both switch buttons into the top of the duct Clip the switch cover in place Refit the three screws in the rear of the duct Remove the switch cover Detach the internal cable from the switches at t...

Page 41: ...and duct seal Carefully snip the 3 cable ties that hold the looms together Detach the PCB to yoke loom from the PCB Undo the two screws that hold the yoke assembly onto the yoke bracket Slide the yoke...

Page 42: ...g it onto the cyclone release catch Use the cyclone and bin assembly to twist the post filter cover over the two remaining catches on the front of the duct Once released the post filter cover can be l...

Page 43: ...ly detach the upright switch from the upright switch loom Release the upright switch loom from the duct Push the crevice tool clip out from the duct using a Torx screwdriver Carefully pull the exhaust...

Page 44: ...on the front of the lower cable winder Slide the lower cable winder off the rear of the duct Press both hose release catches and slide the wand handle assembly out of the hose u bend assembly Push the...

Page 45: ...one side of the retainer Then press the other side firmly until it clips into position Cyclone and bin assemblies 198 199 200 Align the sides of the lower cable winder with the channels on the inside...

Page 46: ...met is adequately sealed Fit the upright switch actuator onto the third retaining peg When fitted correctly the actuator should point towards the front of the duct Refit the upright switch cover and l...

Page 47: ...er cover assembly onto the duct until the three catches including the one on the rear lock into place Fit the cyclone and bin assembly onto the post filter cover assembly Fit the hose u bend assembly...

Page 48: ...ge Gimble clip small Glamour cover End cap assy right Bumper rubber Bumper Brushbar motor front mount Brushbar motor top mount Hose guard Cleanerhead hose assy Yoke cover Yoke assy Actuator arm spring...

Page 49: ...ring mount assy 53 Brush tool clip Inlet seal 47 Washer Pedal Axlestand Circlip Stabiliser wheel 67 66 Pedal spring 108 69 68 65 Wheel kit 39 Lower cable winder 70 PCB assy 79 Upright switch cover Axl...

Page 50: ...ued 05 05 Motor bucket and ball 47 Parts Small bearing Large bearing 82 Screw 38 Motor bucket seal loom assy Screw 38 81 Motor bucket assy 80 Motor bucket axle 83 Motor mount 84 Motor 85 87 Fancase se...

Page 51: ...7 90 Washable filter assy FDC seal Bin assy Bin base assy Post filter cover STD post filter Brush tool 98 Mini turbine head assy 101 Mini turbine head adaptor 109 Instruction pack assy 120 Crevice too...

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