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Maytag M500 Service Manual

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Ultra Light Weight Vacuum
Service Manual
M500
Revision: 1.0
Issued: 11/11/2014

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  • Page 1 Ultra Light Weight Vacuum Service Manual M500 Revision: 1.0 Issued: 11/11/2014...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents I. Basic Assembly and Operation A. Parts Identification ..........................4 B. Grounding Instructions ..........................5 C. General Performance ..........................5 D. Installing the Handle ..........................6 E. Operation On/Off Switch ............................7 Circuit Breaker ............................8 II. Maintenance A. How to Change the Vacuum Bag ......................9 B.
  • Page 3 WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: 1. Do not leave vacuum unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. 2. Do not attempt to service the unit while vacuum is plugged in. 3.

  • Page 4: Basic Assembly And Operation

    I. Basic Assembly and Operation A. Parts Identification Ergonomic Handle On / O Power Switch Bag Compartment Vacuum Nozzle Headlight Furniture Guard Quick Release Cord Hook Handle Release Pedal Circuit Breaker Reset Button Page 4...

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    I. Basic Assembly and Operation B. Grounding Instructions This vacuum must be grounded. If it should malfunction or Figure B. Grounding break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. Grounded Outlet This vacuum is equipped with a cord having an equipment-...

  • Page 6: Installing The Handle

    I. Basic Assembly and Operation D. Installing the Handle The vacuum cleaner and the handle are packed separately. To assemble handle: 1. Remove the two handle bolts located at the top of the upper handle duct (Fig. A.) 2. Remove the handle tube bracket. (Fig. B) 3.

  • Page 7: Operation

    I. Basic Assembly and Operation E. Operation 1 On/Off Switch To turn the vacuum on high speed, push the handle switch to the (II) position. To Turn the vacuum on low speed, push the handle switch to the (I) position. To turn the vacuum off, push the handle switch to the (O) position.

  • Page 8: Circuit Breaker

    I. Basic Assembly and Operation F. Operation (Continued) 3. Circuit Breaker Protector Your vacuum cleaner comes equipped with a Manual Reset Circuit Breaker Protector. This circuit breaker is designed to protect your vacuum cleaner from damage due to an obstruction in the agitator or motor fan.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    II. Maintenance A. Replacing the Vacuum Bag 1. Always operate the vacuum cleaner with a vacuum bag installed. 2. Unplug the vacuum cleaner. 3. Unzip the hard shell outer bag. 4. Pull the tab outward as shown to open the bag holder. (Fig. A) 5.

  • Page 10: Replacing The Belt

    II. Maintenance B. Replacing the Belt CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. 1. Release the nozzle and flip the vacuum over so the bottom plate is showing. 2. Turn the two basetray cover screws to the left and remove the baseplate. (Fig. A) 3.

  • Page 11: Agitator Maintenance

    II. Maintenance C. Agitator Maintenance CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing The following procedures are recommended to ensure maximum performance and extend the life of the agitator. Remove all hair and fiber from the brushroll. This should be done once a month for residential use and once a week or more for commercial use. 1.
  • Page 12 II. Maintenance C. Agitator Maintenance (continued) CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing Clean around the bearings. This procedure should be performed every 6 months for household use and once a month or more for commercial use. 1. Remove the baseplate by turning the screws to the left as shown in Fig. A. 2.

  • Page 13: Replacing The Agitator

    II. Maintenance D. Replacing the Agitator CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing 1. Remove the baseplate by turning the screws to the left as shown in Fig. A. 2. Remove the agitator by pulling it outward. 3. Loop belt around the new agitator pulley. Make sure the belt is around the motor shaft and is not twisted.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Squeegee

    II. Maintenance E. Replacing the Squeegee The squeegee prevents debris from blowing behind the vacuum on hard surfaces. The squeegee makes direct contact with the floor and may wear out. To replace the squeegee, follow the steps below. CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. 1.

  • Page 15: Replacing The Wheels

    II. Maintenance F. Replacing the Wheels CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. 1. Use a large flat screw driver to pop out the old wheel assembly as shown in Fig A and B. 2. Press the wheel into place until both sides of the axle lock into the base tray. It may be necessary to use a screwdriver to press the axles into place.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Foot Pedal

    II. Maintenance G. Replacing the Foot Pedal CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing 1. Flip the machine over and lay flat. 2. Remove the two hold down clamps shown in Fig. B. 3. Remove the old foot pedal and axle assembly. 4.

  • Page 17: Removing Nozzle Cover

    II. Maintenance H. Removing the Nozzle Cover CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. 1. Release the nozzle and flip the vacuum over so the bottom plate is showing. 2. Remove the two screws holding the nozzle cover on.(Fig. A) 3.

  • Page 18: Removing The Hard Shell Bag

    II. Maintenance I. Removing the Hard Shell Bag CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing 1. Unfasten the Velcro strap located on the lower section of the handle duct (Fig. A.) 2. Open hard shell bag and remove the dust bag (Fig. B.) 3.

  • Page 19: Removing The Handle Duct

    II. Maintenance J. Removing the Handle Duct CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. 1. Remove the hard shell bag as shown on the previous page. 2. Remove the two screws in the neck coupling (Fig. A.) 3. Remove both halves of the neck coupling (Fig. B.) 4.

  • Page 20: Removing Clogs

    II. Maintenance K. Removing Clogs CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. If a foreign object is caught in the vacuum a clog may form. If the vacuum is clogged a decrease in cleaning performance may occur. To remove a clog, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Switch

    II. Maintenance L. Replacing the Switch CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. 1. Disassemble handle grip by removing the seven screws. (Fig. A.) 2. Remove leads from switch. (Fig. B.) 3. Connect the leads to the new switch as shown in Fig. C. The black wire from the motor cord goes to the low speed side of the switch.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Power Cord

    II. Maintenance M. Replacing the Power Cord CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing NOTE: Both the power cord and motor cord will be replaced as they are part of a single assembly. 1. Remove the (7) screws from the handle grip. Separate grip to expose wiring. 2.
  • Page 23 II. Maintenance M. Replacing the Power Cord (Continued) CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing 4. Use needle nose pliers to install the e-clip onto the new power cord strain relief as shown in Fig. A. 5. Connect the wire leads from the new power cord. The black wire goes to the middle of the switch and the white goes to the white lead from the motor cover.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Motor Cord

    II. Maintenance N. Replacing the Motor Cord CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. 1. Remove the two screws shown in figure A and remove the nozzle cover. 2. Remove the screw and strain relief washer holding the power cord in place. (Fig. B) 3.
  • Page 25 II. Maintenance N. Replacing the Motor Cord (Continued) CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing 7. Remove the (6) screws from the handle grip (Fig. A.) Separate grip to expose wiring. 8. Remove the screw and washer in holding the motor cord (Fig. B.) 9.
  • Page 26 II. Maintenance N. Replacing the Motor Cord (Continued) CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing 11. Connect wire leads from new motor cord. The white wire goes to the white wire from the power cord. The black wire goes to the low speed side of the switch. The red wire goes to the high speed side of the switch.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Circuit Breaker

    II. Maintenance O. Replacing the Circuit Breaker CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. 1. Turn the machine over and remove the two screws holding the nozzle cover (Fig. A.) 2. Turn machine back over and lay it flat by pressing the foot pedal. Remove the nozzle cover. 2.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Pc Board

    II. Maintenance P. Replacing the PC Board CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. 1. Turn the machine over and remove the two screws holding the nozzle cover (Fig. A.) 2. Flip the machine back over and remove the cover as shown in Fig. B. 3.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Motor Fan

    II. Maintenance Q. Replacing the Motor Fan CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing 1. Remove the nozzle cover by removing the two screws in figure A. 2. Remove the inlet cover (3 screws) as shown in Fig. B. 3. Remove the two screws holding motor in place (Fig. C.) 4.
  • Page 30 II. Maintenance Q. Replacing the Motor Fan (Continued) CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. 5. Secure motor shaft with vice grips. (Fig. A) 6. Remove the nut from the motor fan using a 7/16” or 11mm socket (Fig. B.) 7.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Motor

    II. Maintenance R. Replacing the Motor CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing 1. Remove the two scews holding the nozzle cover and remove the cover (Fig. A.) 2. Remove the inlet cover as shown in Fig. B (3 screws.) 2.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    III. Troubleshooting A. Performance 1. Vacuum not cleaning floor surface. Possible Cause Solution 1. The belt is weak. Replace the belt. See page 10, Replacing the Belt. Flip the agitator end caps over so that the rounded side touches the baseplate. See page 10, Replacing the Belt, Fig. D. This 2.

  • Page 33: Motor

    III. Troubleshooting A. Performance (continued) 7. Vacuum only runs on one speed Possible Cause Solution 1. The switch is not functioning properly Check the switch wiring (see page 35, Wiring Diagram) and or wired incorrectly. check the switch for continuity. Check the wiring.

  • Page 34: Electrical

    III. Troubleshooting C. Electrical 1. Power cord gets hot. NOTE: It is normal for the power cord to get warm during use but it should not be too hot to touch. Possible Cause Solution 1. The cord is not uncoiled. The cord can get warm if left wrapped up.

  • Page 35: Diagrams

    IV. Diagrams Wiring Diagram Handle Assembly Compartment ON/OFF Switch Power Cord Black Black White White Handle Harness Nozzle Assembly Compartment Motor Black Circuit Lamp Breaker Bottom PC Board Page 35...

  • Page 36: Contact Information

    V. Contact Information Should you need further assistance please contact your Vac Pros Representative or Tacony Technical Service Vac Pros (Parts) Phone: 800-827-8877 Tacony Technical Service Phone: 800-643-7459 Email: techusa@tacony.com; d.humphrey@tacony.com; r.morales@tacony.com Page 36...

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