Panasonic MC-V21003 Service Manual Download Page 4

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EXPLODED VIEW 

(GENERAL PARTS)

A

B

C

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CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT

Removal and Installation

1.

After removing the motor, see MOTOR REPLACEMENT, make

sure that you have properly identified it.  Note specifically that this
motor is made in the U.S.A. as identified by the label on the side of
the motor, or Made in U.S.A. stamped on the bottom. 

2.

Remove the amp terminals located on each brush end, 

(Fig. 14)

.

Replace the brush assembly which should include the brush holder.
Reinstall the amp terminals onto the new brush assembly.  Complete
brush change on one side before starting on the other side.

NOTE:  Do not drop screws into the motor.

3.

There are two (2) brushes located on the motor as identified in

Fig. 13

.  A Phillips head screwdriver will be required to remove the

four (4) screws that hold the brush holders onto the motor.  See 

Fig.

14

for screw location. 

NOTE: When inserting the brush assembly, be sure that 
the TAB on the bottom of the brush holder is positioned in the
trough as shown in 

Fig. 15

.

4.

Replace the brush holder bracket with two (2) Phillips screws on

each side of the motor.

5.

As a final check to assure proper installation of brushes, 

measure 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 plate, agitator assembly, belt, and the nozzle housing as

instructed in the respective removal sections.  

3.

Turn the vacuum over to the front side.   

4.

Remove the four (4) screws from the motor case and then remove the motor

case, 

(Fig. 13)

.

5.

Disconnect the motor leads and remove the motor.  Remove the motor support

rubber (rear), noise suppressor, and the motor support rubber (front).  Place these
items on the new motor.  See the 

C Block

for a view of these.

Installation

1.

Place the motor back into the dust compartment with brushes aligned parallel to the front edge of the dust

compartment.  The motor support (rear) must also align with the tabs in the same direction.

2.

Rewire per the 

Pictorial Wiring Diagram

3.

Replace the motor case and the four (4) screws.

4.

Turn the vacuum back over and replace the nozzle housing, belt, agitator assembly, and lower plate according to the

respective installation instructions.

Screws

Motor Case

MOTOR REPLACEMENT

(Fig. 13)

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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