Panasonic NA-168VX2 User manual

Order No.WMH1002151CE
Drum Type Washing Machine
NA-168VX2
NA-168VG2
NA-148VA2
CONTENTS
Page
1 SPECIFICATIONS 2
2 PRODUCT INFORMATION 3-8
3 KNOW THE WASHING MACHINE 9
4 MOVING AND INSTALLING 10-14
5 HOW TO ADD DETERGENT AND SOFTENER 15
6 MAINTENANCE 16
7 USING THE BUTTONS 17
8 DETAILS OF PROGRAMMES 18
Product Colour :White
Destination :Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain,
Italy, Holand, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Denmark,
Poland, Czech, Hungary, Romania, Malaysia,
Indonesia
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Panasonic HA Washing Machine Hangzhou 2010.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and
distribution is a violation of law.
9 WIRING DIAGRAM 19
10 CHECK INPUT AND OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE PC.BOARD
20-21
11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 22-23
12 OPERATING TEST-NO WATER 24-25
13 ERROR DISPLAY 26-27
14 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 28-38
15 LOCATION OF PARTS 39-48
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.
There are special components used in this equipment which are important for safet y. These parts are marked by in the Schematic
Diagrams, Circuit Board Diagrams, Exploded Views and Replacement Parts List. It is essential that these critical parts should be replaced
with manufacturer's specified parts to prevent shock, fire or other hazards. Do not modify the orig inal design without permission of
manufacturer.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
!
!
NA-128VA2
NA-147VB2

NA-147VB2
AC220V-240V/50Hz
85kg
596*625*845
7.0kg
White
Dial+LED
37 53 r/min.
Max: 1400rpm.
-
12
Below 1.19kWh
Super quiet by Inverter-
Controlled brushless
Motor
O
Tilted 10 Drum
One Push Button
2075W-2250W
2000W/230V
0.03-1Mpa
Cotton Cotton-Eco
Quick60 Rapid 15
Ease-care Wool/Silk
Delicates Shirts
Bedding Colours
Quiet Tub clean
Cold 30 40
60 90
Cycle-end buzzer,
Beeper alarm
U appears 5 items
H appears 18 items
Cover cap Spanner
Elbow
NA-168VX2 NA-168VG2 NA-148VA2 NA-128VA2
AC220V-240V/50Hz AC220V-240V/50Hz AC220V-240V/50Hz AC220V-240V/50Hz
85kg 85kg 85kg 85kg
596*625*845 596*625*845 596*625*845 596*625*845
8.0kg 8.0kg 8.0kg 8.0kg
White White White White
Dial+LCD Dial+LED Dial+LED Dial+LED
37 53 r/min. 37 53 r/min. 37 53 r/min. 37 53 r/min.
Max: 1600rpm. Max: 1600rpm. Max: 1400rpm. Max: 1200rpm.
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12 12 12 12
Below 1.19kWh Below 1.19kWh Below 1.19kWh Below 1.19kWh
Super quiet by Inverter-
Controlled brushless
Motor
Super quiet by Inverter-
Controlled brushless
Motor
Super quiet by Inverter-
Controlled brushless
Motor
Super quiet by Inverter-
Controlled brushless
Motor
O
Tilted 10 Drum O
Tilted 10 Drum O
Tilted 10 Drum O
Tilted 10 Drum
One Push Button One Push Button One Push Button One Push Button
2075W-2350W 2075W-2350W 2075W-2350W 2075W-2350W
2000W/230V 2000W/230V 2000W/230V 2000W/230V
0.03-1Mpa 0.03-1Mpa 0.03-1Mpa 0.03-1Mpa
Cotton Cotton-Eco
Quick60 Rapid 15
Ease-care Wool/Silk
15 Wash Memory
Sportswear Shirts
Bedding Colours
Cotton Cotton-Eco
Quick60 Rapid 15
Ease-care Wool/Silk
15 Wash Memory
Sportswear Shirts
Bedding Colours
Cotton Cotton-Eco
Quick60 Rapid 15
Ease-care Wool/Silk
15 Wash Sportswear
Shirts Baby-care
Bedding Colours
Cotton Cotton-Eco
Quick60 Rapid 15
Ease-care Wool/Silk
15 Wash Sportswear
Shirts Baby-care
Bedding Colours
Cold 30 40
50 60 70
80 90
Cold 30 40
60 90
Cold 30 40
60 90
Cold 30 40
60 90
Cycle-end buzzer,
Beeper alarm
Cycle-end buzzer,
Beeper alarm
Cycle-end buzzer,
Beeper alarm
Cycle-end buzzer,
Beeper alarm
U appears 5 items
H appears 18 items
U appears 5 items
H appears 18 items
U appears 5 items
H appears 18 items
U appears 5 items
H appears 18 items
Cover cap Spanner
Elbow
Cover cap Spanner
Elbow
Cover cap Spanner
Elbow
Cover cap Spanner
Elbow
1 SPECIFICATIONS
NA-168VX2/168VG2/148VA2/128VA2/147VB2
Model No.
Power source
Product weight
Dimensions(W*D*H)(mm)
Laundry capacity
Body Colour
Operation Panel
Drum(Wash) r/min .(Rated load)
Spin r/min. (Rated load)
Variable Rotation Control
Wide Angle Water Supply Shower
Process & Cloth load Indicator
Washing Program
Energy Consumption
Noise level
Easy to take-out laundry
Lid Open
Maximum power consumption
Heating power consumption
Pressure of tap water
Course select
Temperature
Buzzer
Error display
Accessories
Washing
Performance
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2 PRODUCT INFORMATION
2-1 New Drum washing machine Tilted Drum
Foam
Horizontal drum type
The drum shall be tilted to save water and increase easy operation.
Compared to the Horizontal drum type, Tilted drum can save water.
When put laundry into the drum and take out laundry easily from the drum after washing. It is called
Universal design .
And also, the door can be opened easily by pressing the door button.
Tilted drum
2-2 Produce high washability
Condensed foam shall be produced at bottom portion of the outer tub unit when the drum rotating at the initial
stage of the wash cycle. This condensed foam will taken the soil from the laundry very effect ively. Splashed water
shall be showered from the upper portion of the outer tub, and also dissolved detergent showered from three baffles
on the drum.
Shower Shower
Foam wash
Shower from the upper portion
+ Whirling Shower from the baffle + Whirling
2-3 Model
On model NA-168VX2
NA-168VX2/168VG2/148VA2/128VA2/147VB2

2-3-1 Optional Washing Settings
2-3-2
For 168VX2(LCD Display)
For 168VG2, 148VA2/147VB2, 128VA2(LED Display)
Example Display on NA-168VG2
Process & Cloth Load Indicator
*Cloth load indicator (after push start button)
*Process indicator (during washing process)
Child Lock & Door Lock
Indicator
Water Temperature Setting
*90 *80 *70 *60 *50
*40 *30 *Cold
Spin Speed Setting
*1600 *1200
*800 *400
r/min*1400r/min r/min*1000r/min
r/min*700r/min*600r/min*500r/min r/min
Delay Start Setting
& Remain Time Indicator
Process Select
*Wash+Rinse+Spin
*Rinse only
*Spin only
*Wash+Rinse
*Rinse+Spin
*Drain only
Child Lock & Door Lock Indicator
Water Temperature Setting
*90 *60
*40 *30 *Cold
Spin Speed Setting
(168VG2) *1600r/min *1200r/min *800r/min *500r/min
(148VA2/147VB2) *1400r/min *1200r/min *800r/min *500r/min
(128VA2) *1200r/min *1000r/min *800r/min *500r/min
Delay Start Setting
& Remain Time Indicator
Process Select
*Wash+Rinse+Spin
*Rinse only
*Spin only
*Wash+Rinse
*Rinse+Spin
*Drain only
Intensive Extra Rinse Prewash Easy Ironing
Conducts a more
thorough wash
that lasts 10 or 20
minutes longer
than normal.
Ideal for heavily
soiled laundry
such as
sportswear with
tough stains.
Adds an extra
rinse cycle to
ensure that all
detergent is
removed.
Ideal forbabies
with delicate skin
or anyone
concerned about
allergies.
Add a pre-wash
cycle to the
ordinary course.
Ideal for heavily
soiled items.
Prevent wrinkles caused by
tangling.
Once the spin cycle completes,
the machine intermittently
comes on and the drum rotates
to loosen garments.
This mode gently spin-dries
shirts and other items that tend
to wrinkle easily.
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2-3-3 Programme
For NA-168VX2/168VG2
For NA-148VA2/128VA2
For NA-147VB2
2-5 Wide angle water supply shower
New method (Conventional Supply + Wide-Angle Water Supply Shower)
Benefit of Wide-Angle Water Supply Shower
Washing
Process
Rinsing
Process
Quick Water
Penetration Effect
Water Supply Shower
During Rinsing Process
High Beating Wash and
Save The Time
Fine Rinsing Effect and
Save The Time
2-4 How to turn the "end of programme" buzzer on or off
1Press the START and power ON buttons at the same
time,
2and keep pressing the START button for at least
three seconds.
Start
Pause
On
Start
Pause
NA-168VX2/168VG2/148VA2/128VA2/147VB2

2-6 Smart Beat Wash by variable rotation control
Previous washing method
New washing method (Variable rotation control)
The drum rotates at a constant speed. Therefore, due to different fabrics and weights of clothing
and insufficient penetration of water, dirt can not be beaten out by washing.
,
The laundry s movement inside the drum shall
be detected by 3D sensor, and the drum rotates
most suitable speed to realize proper beat washing.
Heavily clothes
Heavily clothes
Lightly clothes
Lightly clothes
If clothes shall not be
penetrated water enough
If clothes shall not be
penetrated water enough
45 r/min 45 r/min 45 r/min
Increased rotation
speed of the drum
Decreased rotation
speed of the drum
Decreased rotation
speed of the drum
3D Sensor
How to check the 3D sensor
Operate "Test-No water"
C-process: Spin Operation
Operate approx. 2 minutes with no load
(it shall be rotated smoothly)
1)Press / temp. switch =X-axis
2)Press r/min (spin) switch =Y-axis
3)Time (Reserve) switch =z-axis
If indicate below 30 (Actual
moving 3mm)
If indicate more than 30
Incase there is no data and signal coming from the
3D sensor to the main PC Board within 30 seconds
H41 shall be appeared.
Replace the 3D sensor
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2-7 Safety
Leak-proof System
Water Supply Valve
Detect water leakage, stop water
supply at product side.
Filter Valve
Detect the opening and closing
condition of drain filter,
prevent coming out the water.
Water Hose Valve
If the water hose is damaged,
detect water leakage and stop
water supply at the tap side.
Interlocking
Water Leakage Sensor
2-8 Switching Sensor
Other brands
When "Drain filter" is opened during the operation,
water in the drum comes out.
When "Drain filter" is opened ,Filter valve closes
automatically by sensing the filter condition
in order prevent from coming water.
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This system is designed to prevent water leaks from the washing machine, and includes
the following components:
Drain filter
Drain Filter
valve
Panasonic
Water Supply Valve
Filter Valve
Water Hose Valve
Premium
NA-168VX2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standard
Deluxe
NA-168VG2
Yes
Yes
No
(Germany/
France:Yes)
NA-148VA2
Yes
Yes
No
(Germany:Yes)
NA-128VA2
Yes
Yes
No
(Germany:Yes)
NA-147VB2
Yes
Yes
No
(Germany:Yes)
NA-168VX2/168VG2/148VA2/128VA2/147VB2
Interlocking

2-9 How to lock or unlock the door
Caution
Start
Pause
Press
2-10 How to set and reset the child safety lock
1
2-11 Release the door lock for servicing
Incase the locked by breaker cut off or power outage.
Push the small hole between the door
and body B by pin, and press the
push button to open the door.
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The child safety lock prevents children climbing into the washing machine drum and getting trapped.
It keeps the door closed and locked even when the washing machine is not in use.
It also locks the control buttons.
1Switch the washing machine on.
2Press and hold the MODE button for five seconds or more.
(The sign lights to confirm the child safety lock is active.)
After the drum stops spinning, the door will automatically unlock and will be
signaled with a clicking sound. This can take about a minute.
* If you have to unlock the door mid-programme, try to make sure you don't
flood the floor with water from the drum.
The door is automatically locked while any programme is running. sign is shown
while the door is locked.
To unlock the door while a programme is running
During operation
* On model NA-168VX2
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3 KNOW THE WASHING MACHINE
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3-1 Component Name
(Push the door opening
button and open by holding
the right side of the door)
Do not fold the
mains lead when
the washing
machine is running.
Drain filter
cover
(On model
NA-168VX2
only)
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4 MOVING AND INSTALLING
4-1 Carrying the washing machine
4-2 Removing the anchor bolts
AB
You'll need the anchor bolts again if you move the washing machine, so make sure you
keep them safe. And if the washing machine passes to someone else, make sure you give
them the anchor bolts.
4-3 Moving the washing machine from one location to another
Make sure to fix the anchor bolts for transportation to the washing machine.
Before you move the washing machine
Shut the tap and run the washing machine to drain the water. Drain any remaining water from the pump hose.
Depressurise the water-supply hose and remove it.
Disconnect the power cable.
Attach the anchor bolts .
4-4 Attaching the anchor bolts
Unscrew and remove the four cover caps.
Pull the bolts out, so their tips are level with the tips of the
sleeves.
(Ask someone else to hold the upper surface of the drum and
pull it forward.)
Insert the transportation guards 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Tighten each bolt.
Tighten the bolt so that spring length becomes 26mm.
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Two or more people must carry the washing machine.
Start by tilting the washing machine backwards. One person
should stand behind it, holding the rear of the top panel.
The other person should grip the bottom stands at the front.
Don't touch the door opening button while holding.
Make sure of the needed accessories for installation.
Entrust the installation of the product to our dealer or
service agent.
To remove the anchor bolts:
washing
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4-5 The right place for washing machine
Sloping Unstable Bumpy
Surface Surface Surface
Other things to avoid:
285
6
95
615
526
4
95
8
3
845
042
4-6 Washing machine dimensions in millimetres
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Metal cover
4-7 Installing a built-in washing machine
Metal cover Separately sold accessories
(AXW4595-7FH0)
(AXW4595-7KG0) (WHITE)
NA-168VX2/168VG2/148VA2/128VA2/147VB2

How to adjust frequency of the water level detector
Part No. : AXW4595-7FH0
AXW4595-7KG0
Description: Metal cover
Changed to the metal cover to built-in
When you install the metal cover instead of the top board for built-in the washing machine, it is
necessary to adjust frequency of the water level detector with below procedure to supply proper
water volume against laundry amount.
1. Press the power ON button.
2. Turn the Programme Selection knob to
"Wool/Silk course" position.
3. Press the time button more than 3
seconds.
(For 168VX2, the sign "0 000" lights to
confirm the mode is active)
(For 168VG2/148VA2/128VA2, the sign
"30 000" lights to confirm the mode is
active)
4. Press the button once.
(For 168VX2, the sign "1 000" lights to
confirm the mode be changed)
(For 168VG2/148VA2/128VA2, the sign
"40 000" lights to confirm the mode be
changed)
5. Press the Start / Pause button.
The click sound shall be rung, and turn it OFF
automatically.
Note: The operation method for NA-147VB2 is same as NA-16VX1 series.
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4-8 Hose and Cable Lengths
4-9 Levelling the washing machine
Using a level facilitates the adjustment.
When adjusting the washing machine to make it level, ensure all four stands are supporting it:
Lock nut
Stand
AB
4-10 Water-supply hose
m
m
01
.
n
im
mm01
.
nim
esohdradnatS
Hose with water-
supply valve
Ensure all four lock nuts are tightened securely.
Check the stands are still bolted to the washing
machine - if they're unbolted, the washing
machine will move around.
Attach the hose to a tap, and tighten
the plastic joint by hand.
Open the tap slowly and check there
are no leaks around the joint.
Caution: the joint is subject to water pressure.
1
2
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On each stand, loosen the lock nut by turning it clockwise using the
A end of the spanner supplied.
Adjust all four stands in this way.
Use a spirit level to ensure the washing machine is standing correctly.
Tighten each lock nut by turning it anti-clockwise (towards the
washing machine body), again using the A end of the spanner
supplied.
To adjust the stands, use A side of the included spanner.
Points to remember:
Don't twist, squash, modify or cut the hose.
Optimum water pressure in the main pipe is 0.03 MPa - 1.0 Mpa.
If the pressure is set higher than this, you'll need to install a depressurising valve.
Water-flow from the tap should be more than 5 litres per minute.
Connecting the water-supply hose
105
130
135
100
Plastic joint
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4-11 Water drain hose
Points to remember:
Do not twist, pull out or bend the drain hose.
The machine should be no more than 100cm from the drain outlet.
Draining to a sink or wash-basin:
4-12 Installation checklist
4-13 Test run after installation
Elbow
Draining to a wash-basin Draining to a drain hose
Anchor bolts-have you removed them, and attached the cover caps properly?
Location-is the machine on a flat, stable surface? Does it run without vibrating?
Water-supply hose-is it free from leaks, and is the water supply normal?
Water-drain hose-is it free from leaks, and does it drain normally?
Four adjustable stands-are they bolted securely to the washing machine?
Four stand cushions-are they standing flat?
There may be abnormal sounds while dewatering if it is not set flat.
Power supply-is the household dedicated mains socket, fully rated at AC 220V to 240V independently?
8:88
0:03
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5
HOW TO ADD DETERGENT AND SOFTENER
Only use detergents recommended for fully-automated washing
machine. Refer to the instructions on the packaging for appropriate
amounts to use for different wash programmes.
Softener
Do not use washing machine,
when remove the detergent
drawer. (It may cause a water leak or
it may not work normally)
Add tub cleaning detergent or bleach to this
compartment.
Water softening agent
(strongly recommended in hard water areas) *
If you live in a hard water area, we recommend use of a water softening agent to soften the wate
*
Always check the packaging for the
appropriate amount to use.
*
Always add your water softener after your detergent.
*
Use of a water softening agent can help reduce The
and it will help to prevent the formation of
limescale deposits which may damage the
machine.
amount of
detergent required for
If the instructions on the package indicate that gel detergent or liquid detergent tablets should be placed in the drum, do not put them into the detergent drawe r. These detergents may not flow well and remain in the detergent drawer.
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r.
each wash.
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6 MAINTENANCE
Max 6L)
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7 USING THE BUTTONS
Start
Pause
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8 DETAILS OF PROGRAMMES
# #
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Times depend on programme and temperature settings selected.
Times may be longer if the laundry in the drum needs to be balanced.

9 WIRING DIAGRAM
Feed
Valve 2
Feed
Valve AQUA
Feed
Valve 1
Feed
Valve 3 Door lock Door lock 2/2 Door detection Switch A
Door detection Switch B
Pressure
sensor unit 3D sensor Controller Unit A
Water
Leak sensor
PURPLE
YELLOW
BROWN-WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
GRAY
WHITE-ORANGE
YELLOW-WHITE
YELLOW-RED
RED-WHITE
BLUE-WHITE
YELLOW-BLACK
LIGHTBLUE-BLACK
PINK
PINK-WHITE
BLACK
BLUE
YELLOW
BROWN
GREEN
ORANGE
RED
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
BLACK
Noise
Filter
BROWN LIGHT-BLUE
GREEN-YELLOW
WHITE
ORANGE
BROWN
BROWN
WHITE
WHITE
RED
PURPLE
BLUE
GRAY
GRAY
ORANGE-WHITE
ORANGE-WHITE
YELLOW-BLACK
YELLOW-BLACK
PINK
WHITE
PINK-BLACK
BLACK
RED
WHITE
ORANGE
WHITE
WHITE-BLUE
YELLOW
WHITE-RED
Heater
Motor Reactor Motor
temperature
Motor
tachogenerator
TH4
water temperature Filter sensor Cooling fan Pump Drain valve
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10 CHECK INPUT AND OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE PC BOARD
10-1 1. Before replace PC Board, check input and output voltage of the PC Board.
2. Check range of the test meter.
3. When check output voltage of the PC Bord, set a program of the Washing Machine on the working mode.
Feed
Valve 2
PURPLE
Feed
Valve 1 Pump
Door lock Door detection Switch A
Door detection Switch B
Controller Unit A
(1/2)
Feed
Valve AQUA
Feed
Valve 3 Drain valve Pressure
sensor unit
Door lock 2/2
3D sensor
Filter sensor
Cooling fan
Noise
Filter Heater
Motor
Reactor
Motor
tachogenerator
Motor
temperature
Water leak sensor
Controller Unit A
(1/2)
Input
Voltage
AC 220V
AC 220V
4.8K
AC 220V
4.8K
AC 220V
180
AC 220V
4.2K
AC 220V
4.8K
AC 220V
6K 15 DC12V
YELLOW
YELLOW
GRAY
ORANGE
WHITE
BROWN-WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
WHITE-ORANGE
YELLOW
WHITE-BLUE
WHITE-RED
YELLOW-RED
YELLOW-WHITE
PINK
PINK-WHITE
RED-WHITE
BLUE-WHITE
YELLOW-BLACK
LIGHTBLUE-BLACK
BLUE
BLACK
YELLOW
BROWN
GREEN
ORANGE
RED
YELLOW-BLACK
YELLOW-BLACK
WHITE
PINK-BLACK
PINK
WHITE
WHITE RED
RED
WHITE RED WHITE RED RED L.BLUE
BLUE
WHITE
ORANGE
WHITE
BROWN
LIGHT BLUE
WHITE
ORANGE
BROWN
BROWN
RED
PURPLE
BLUE
GRAY
GRAY
ORANGE-WHITE
ORANGE-WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
AC 220V
26
BLACK
RED
WHITE
ALL WHITE
BLUE BLUE
WHITE WHITE
ORANGE
WHITE
Room Temp.
0
10 20 30
Resistance
Approx.9.7k
Approx.5.7k
Approx.3.7k
Approx.2.3k
<Method to check the motor>
The resistane of the each terminal of the
motor shall be shown on next page.
LIGHT-BLUE
BROWN
BLACK
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