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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................... Front Cover
WIRING DIAGRAM AND WIRE MANAGEMENT DRAWING ...................................................................... 3
EXPLODED VIEW (GENERAL PARTS) ..................................................................................................... 4
EXPLODED VIEW (NOZZLE HOUSING) ................................................................................................... 5
PARTS LIST (NOZZLE HOUSING)............................................................................................................. 6
EXPLODED VIEW (AGITATOR ASSEMBLY) ............................................................................................. 6
PARTS LIST (AGITATOR ASSEMBLY)....................................................................................................... 6
EXPLODED VIEW ( BODY, MOTOR HOUSING, AND MOTOR).................................................................. 7
PARTS LIST ( BODY, MOTOR HOUSING, AND MOTOR) ........................................................................... 8
EXPLODED VIEW (MOTOR FAN ASSEMBLY) .......................................................................................... 9
PARTS LIST (MOTOR FAN ASSEMBLY).................................................................................................... 9
EXPLODED VIEW (PACKING MATERIALS) ............................................................................................. 10
PARTS LIST (PACKING MATERIALS) ...................................................................................................... 10
COMPONENT REMOVAL CHART............................................................................................................ 11
LOWER PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 12
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 12
BRUSH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 13
BELT REPLACEMENT .............................................................................................................................. 13
NOZZLE HOUSING REPLACEMENT ....................................................................................................... 14
SWITCH COVER AREA WIRING MANAGEMENT.................................................................................... 15
POWER CORD/ON-OFF SWITCH REPLACEMENT  .......................................................................... 15-16
HOSE REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 16
MOTOR PROTECTOR REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................. 16
MOTOR REPLACEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 17
CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT.......................................................................................................... 17
MOTOR FAN REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................. 18
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................................. 19

This service information is designed for experienced repair technicians only and is not

designed for use by the general public. It does not contain warnings or cautions to advise

non-technical individuals of potential dangers in attempting to service a product.  Products

powered by electricity should be serviced or repaired only by experienced professional

technicians. Any attempt to service or repair the product or products dealt with in this

service information by anyone else could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

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CONDITION

CHECKPOINT

METHOD OF INSPECTION

CAUSE/REMEDY

• Power source

• Measure power source voltage at plug

• Power source is fault if voltage

(plug socket).

socket by use of tester.

is lower than specified.

• Power cord.

• Remove AC plug from the AC wall outlet.

Connect ohm-meter across both ends of
the power cord plug and operate the
ON/OFF switch. If the meter indicates
continuity, the AC cord, switch, motor
winding are OK.

• If no continuity is found, proceed as

follows:
Remove dust cover and the switch
cover, short across AC plug ends, open
the ON/OFF switch and read across
the black and white leads of the AC cord.
If continuity, cord is OK.
If no continuity, AC cord is open.

• Replace AC cord.

• Motor continuity.

• Check continuity of motor.

• If there is no continuity of motor

replace motor.

• Motor carbon brush is

• Remove noise suppressor and

• If there is gap between carbon

in contact with rotor.

check if there is gap between carbon

brush and rotor, cause is 

brushes and rotor.

either dust accumulated in
brush holder or carbon brush
worn out. Adjust or replace.

• ON/OFF switch continuity.

• Remove switch cover, and check

• If there is no continuity between

continuity across switch terminals.

both terminals, ON/OFF switch
must be defective.

• Dust bag.

• Check quantity of dust accumulated in

• Replace dust bag if full. (Paper)

dust bag.

Empty dust bag. (Cloth)

• Filters.

• Check for dirty filter.

• Clean and/or Change Filters.

• Nozzle hose.

• Remove nozzle hose and check.

• If clogged, remove clog.

• Dust in motor fan.

• Check dust accumulated in motor fan.

• Clean dust out of motor fan and

check filter condition.

• Carbon brushes.

• Check uneven wear of carbon brushes.

• Replace carbon brushes. (Be sure

to replace both carbon brushes
at same time.)

• Agitator roller

• Hold bearing units in hand, and turn

• If noise is abnormal, agitator

bearing noise.

agitator, check rolling noise the agitator

end cap is defective. 

pulley section makes.

Replace defective end cap.

• Lower housing

• Agitator should turn freely without

• Lower housing is worn.

agitator grooves.

any drag or friction.

• Belt.

• Check condition of belt.

• Replace belt if necessary.

MOTOR FAILS

TO ROTATE, 

(NO NOISE IS

HEARD AT

ALL).

SUCTION POWER

IS TOO WEAK.

NOISE OR

VIBRATION.

AGITATOR DOES

NOT ROTATE.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Summary of Contents for MC-V21003

Page 1: ...ATIONS Model MC V210 03 Power Source AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 10 0 Amps Cord Length 50 Ft Motor Protector Yes Height Adjust 4 Position Weight 16 0 lbs PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 World Wide Web Address http www panasonic com Printed in U S A PANASONIC SALES COMPANY DIVISION OF MATSU...

Page 2: ...s of the power cord plug and operate the ON OFF switch If the meter indicates continuity the AC cord switch motor winding are OK If no continuity is found proceed as follows Remove dust cover and the switch cover short across AC plug ends open the ON OFF switch and read across the black and white leads of the AC cord If continuity cord is OK If no continuity AC cord is open Replace AC cord Motor c...

Page 3: ... wrench still The nut will have to be turned clockwise as it is a left hand thread After removing the nut remove the fan Fig 17 There is a spacer left on the motor that is not required to be removed If spacer is removed reassemble per exploded view Fig 19 Some models will have this washer and spacer Installation 1 Place the new fan onto the motor shaft making sure that the spacer is still on the m...

Page 4: ...asure across the brushes for the approximate dimension as shown in Fig 15 Made in U S A Carbon Brushes Amp Terminal Label Green Ground Wire Some Models Brush Screws Trough Brush Holder Tab Location 115 120 mm 4 5 4 7 Brush to Brush Dimension is Approximate Fig 15 Fig 14 Removal 1 Remove the dust cover by grasping the top near the On Off switch and pulling sharply out toward you 2 Remove the lower ...

Page 5: ... CORD RETAINER DO NOT REUSE A CORD RETAINER 2 For switch replacement only insert the new ON OFF switch with the numbers 1 2 3 facing toward you into the dust compartment until secured by the retaining tabs Use a wire tie with the part number listed in the C Block parts list and place it in the location shown in Fig 10 taking care not to overtighten it Tuck the wire connectors back into the dust co...

Page 6: ...A 18 Wheel AC9ØQNGZVØ6 2 A 19 Shaft Wheel AC16CNXZØØ 2 A 20 Screw Slider Support Pedal Spring AXTN4 16BFY 3 Shipped 10 per package A 21 Plastic Holder AMC78N VØØ 1 15 Removal 1 Remove the dust cover and switch cover to expose the electrical connections of the power cord ON OFF switch and wire cord 2 Pull the power cord into the dust compartment in order to remove the strain relief for power cord r...

Page 7: ...e is removed DO NOT turn vacuum over as the motor may fall out Installation 1 Install the window and height adjust assembly in the new nozzle 2 Fit the nozzle from the motor shaft side first and rotate it into place on the dust container as illustrated Fig 8 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 i...

Page 8: ...Cord AC37GTEZØU 1 C 32 Wire Connector AMC 1CTCE23 3 Shipped 10 per package C 33 Handle AC95BTEZVU6 1 Includes Cord Storage Hook C 34 Lead Wire Assembly AC99WARGZØØ 1 C 35 Dust Cover AC6ØKBFCZUU1 1 C 36 Hose AC34PVØZUØ1 1 C 37 Plastic Cover Motor AC93FTEZØU 1 C 38 Wire Tie AMC596 7Ø2 1 Shipped 10 per package C 39 Protector AC69KJMZVØ6 1 C 40 Protector Spring Blue AC7ØKAHHZBØ 1 C 41 Protector Suppor...

Page 9: ...sembly will have to be removed 1 Remove the lower plate as outlined in the LOWER PLATE REMOVAL INSTALLATION section 2 Carefully lift up on the agitator assembly until it clears both sides of the nozzle housing Fig 2 3 Remove the belt from the motor shaft by sliding it off between the end of the shaft and the nozzle housing Fig 3 NOTE The two 2 end caps may come off as you lift the agitator assembl...

Page 10: ...nd caps Agitator Assembly Lower Plate Release latches and tilt off Belt Lift out with agitator Motor Dust Cover Pull off Lower Plate Release latches and tilt off Agitator Assembly Belt Lift out with end caps Nozzle Housing Pull off Motor Case Remove four screws and pull off On Off Switch Dust Cover Pull off Power Cord Switch Cover Remove two screws and pull off Nozzle Housing Lower Plate Release l...

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