3.6.Power Cord / On-Off Switch Replacement
3.6.1.Removal
1.Remove the dust cover and switch cover to expose the electrical connections of the power cord,
2.Remove the flat washer and cord retainer. Remove the wire connections, and wire tie, if present.
3.Remove the
4.Pull the power cord out of the dust container (for power cord replacement).
3.6.2.Installation
1.Insert the new power cord (power cord replacement only) into the dust container as far as necessary in order to secure the power cord. The proper location is approxi- mately one and one eighth inches/thirty millimeters (1 1/ 8”/30 mm) of new power cord outer jacket extending past the cord retainer. Attach wires with wire connectors according to the wiring diagram in the front of this man- ual.
2.For switch replacement only, insert the new ON/OFF switch facing toward you, into the dust container until secured by the retaining tabs. Use a wire tie in the loca- tion illustrated taking care not to overtighten it. Tuck the wire connectors back into the dust container as illustrated in the
3.Ensure that the insulator packing is installed correctly.
4.Replace the switch cover, the two (2) switch cover screws, and the dust cover. Care should be taken not to pinch wires and make sure that the switch cover goes on easily and stays flat. If there is resistance to the switch cover lying flat and in place, stop, remove the cover and make sure that no wires are being pinched. DO NOT USE
A POWER SCREWDRIVER TO SECURE THE COVER.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate pinch- ing of any wire during reassembly. After servicing any electrical component or electrical enclosure, the unit should be reassem-
bled and checked for dielectric breakdown or current leakage.
3.7.Thermal Overload Replacement
3.7.1.Removal
1.Remove motor, as shown in motor replacement section.
2.Remove wire nut from the lead wire that contains the ther- mal protector. Remove old thermal protector and replace with new thermal protector. Reconnect wire nut to thermal overload. Replace lead wire containing protector wires back into the groove.
3.7.2.Installation
1.Place the motor back into the dust container, following the instructions given in the motor replacement section.
3.8.Motor Replacement
3.8.1.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, the plas- tic shaft, 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.
5.Disconnect the motor leads and remove the motor. Remove the motor support rubber (rear), noise suppres- sor, flange and the motor support rubber (front). Place these items on the new motor.
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