Ge PSH23PGR, PSH23PSR User Manual

GE Consumer & Industrial

TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE

Arctica Side-by-Side

Dual Evaporator Refrigerators with

Electronic Touch Controls

MODEL SERIES: PSH23PGR

PSH23PSR

PUB # 31-9118 10/04

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major ap pli ance may result in personal injury and property damage. The man u fac tur er or seller cannot be responsible for the in ter pre ta tion of this in for ma tion, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this prod uct. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks.

RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES

If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened.

GE Consumer & Industrial

Technical Service Guide

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Table of Contents

3-Way Valve .....................................................................................................................27

Accumulator .....................................................................................................................40

Check Valve .....................................................................................................................40

Components .....................................................................................................................18

Components Locator Views .............................................................................................11

Condenser Fan ................................................................................................................21

Control Board Connector Locator ....................................................................................12

Control Features ..............................................................................................................7

Defrost Cycles ..................................................................................................................22

Dispenser Light ................................................................................................................10

Dispenser Lock ................................................................................................................10

Dispensing Functions .......................................................................................................10

Evacuation and Charging Procedure ...............................................................................17

Freezer Evaporator ..........................................................................................................31

Freezer Evaporator Fan ...................................................................................................20

Freezer Section Cooling ..................................................................................................15

Fresh Food and Freezer Section Cooling ........................................................................16

Fresh Food Evaporator ....................................................................................................37

Fresh Food Evaporator Fan .............................................................................................19

Fresh Food Section Cooling ............................................................................................14

Illustrated Parts ................................................................................................................44

Introduction ......................................................................................................................4

Inverter .............................................................................................................................24

Inverter Compressor ........................................................................................................26

Liner Protection Mode ......................................................................................................10

Nomenclature ...................................................................................................................6

Refrigeration System .......................................................................................................14

Replacing Freezer Evaporator Using the Brazing Method ...............................................33

Replacing Freezer Evaporator Using the

Replacing Fresh Food Evaporator Using the Brazing Method .........................................38

Replacing Fresh Food Evaporator Using the

Replacing the 3-Way Valve ..............................................................................................29

LOKRING Method ............................................35

LOKRING Method ......................................39

Schematic ........................................................................................................................43

Technical Data .................................................................................................................5

Thermistors ......................................................................................................................18

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................41

Warranty ...........................................................................................................................62

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Introduction

This new Arctica dual evaporator refrigerator has the following features:

• Separate freezer and fresh food evaporators with independent cooling.

• No damper/air inlet assembly in the fresh food section creates more usuable space on the top shelf.

• Greater fresh food humidity to keep food fresher, longer.

• 20% less freezer defrost for better food preservation.

• 3-Way valve to direct refrigerant ﬂ ow.

• Nearly silent, only 30 dBA.

The 3-speed compressor is controlled by an inverter that receives input from the low voltage DC side of the main control board. The inverter always has 120 VAC applied when the refrigerator is connected to power. The main control board still makes compressor decisions based on the input of thermistors, door-open time, and input from the temperature control panel. The main control board also operates the condenser fan, fresh food fan, freezer fan and adaptive defrost.

The most signiﬁ cant difference from previous models is that the freezer and fresh food evaporators are separate. The 3-way valve directs refrigerant ﬂ ow to each evaporator as needed. The fresh food section no longer relies on the freezer evaporator for cooling. The evaporators are controlled separately by the main control board through the 3-way valve.

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Technical Data

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING IMPORTANT - RECONNEC

T ALL GROUNDING DEVICE

All parts of this appliance capable of conducting electrical current are grounded. If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFIC

Temperature Control (Position 5) ......................... 7-(-11 ) F

Defrost Control .......................................... 60hrs @ 45 min

Overtemperature Thermostat .............................. 140-110 F

Defrost Thermistor ........................................................ 75 F

Electrical Rating: 115V AC 60 Hz ......................... 11.6 Amp

Maximum Current Leakage ................................... 0.75 mA

Maximum Ground Path Resistance .................. 0.14 Ohms

ATIONS

w/ no door openings

NO LOAD PERFORMANCE

Control Position MID/MID and Ambient of:

Fresh Food, F ................................................ 34-40 34-40

Frozen Food, F .............................................. (-3) 3 (-3) 3

Run Time, % ...................................................... <80 80-100

REFRIGER

Refrigerant Charge (R134a) ............................... 6.5 ounces

Compressor ....................................................833 BTU/hr @

Minimum Compressor Capacity ......................... 22 inches

Minimum Equalized Pressure

@ 70 F ....................................................................... 40 PSIG

@ 90 F ....................................................................... 54 PSIG

...............................................70 F 90 F

ATION SYSTEM

3000 RPM

IMPORTANT SAFE

TY NOTICE

This information is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.

INSTALLATION

Minimum clearance required for air circulation:

TOP ............................................................................................. 1"

SIDES ................................................................................... 0.125"

REAR ........................................................................................ 0.5"

AIR FLOW

EVAPOR

ATO

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P S H 23 P G R A F BB

Brand/Product

G - GE H - Hotpoint P - Proﬁ le E - Eterna S - GE Select

Conﬁ guration

S - Side by Side T - Top Mount

Nomenclature

Exterior Color

WW - White on White BB - Black on Black CC - Bisque on Bisque SV - Stainless Visor

Door Type F - Flat R - Right L - Left Door Swing

Depth/Power

H - Inverter Compressor S - Standard Depth T - Tropical G - Global

Capacity (cubic feet) AHAM Rated Volume

Interior Features/Shelves

A - Leader Wire D - Deluxe Wire F - 6 Month Filter I - Deluxe Glass K - Spillproof/Slideout Glass P - Dual Evaporator S - Stainless Steel Doors Q - Showcase Derivative U - AVB Derivative W - HPS Derivative X - Regional Derivative

The nomenclature plate is located on the upper right wall of the fresh food compartment. It contains the following information:

Nomenclature

Mini-Manual Location

• Model and Serial Number

• Minimum Installation Clearances

• Electrical Voltage, Frequency

• Maximum Amperage Rating

• Refrigerant Charge and Type

Engineering A - Initial Design B - 1st Revision

Model Year

R - 2004

Icemaker/Exterior

B - Non Dispenser

IM Ready

D - Cubed Ice/Water

E - Cubed/Crushed/

Water

F - 6-Month Filter

Cubed/Crushed

G - 1-Year Filter

Cubed/Crushed

I - In-line Filter/Indicator

Cubed/Crushed Water

S - Stainless steel

Dispenser Trim

Serial Number

The ﬁ rst two numbers of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture.

Example: AG123456S = January, 2004

A - JAN 2005 - H

D - FEB 2004 - G F - MAR 2003 - F G - APR 2002 - D H - MAY 2001 - A L - JUN 2000 - Z M - JUL 1999 - V R - AUG 1998 - T S - SEP 1997 - S T - OCT 1996 - R V - NOV 1995 - M

Z - DEC 1994 - L

The letter des ig nat ing the year re peats every 12 years.

Example: T - 1974 T - 1986 T - 1998

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Control Features

• The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment.

• Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings.

• The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer.

• The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment.

• Setting either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

• To change the temperature, press and release the WARMER or COLDER pad. The SET light will come on and the display will show the set temperature.

• To change the temperature, tap either the WARMER or COLDER pad until the desired temperature is displayed.

• Refrigerator temperatures can be adjusted between 34°F and 44°F and the freezer temperatures can be adjusted between –6°F and +6°F.

• Once the desired temperature has been set, the temperature display will return to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 5 seconds. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.

• To turn the cooling system off, tap the WARMER pad for either the refrigerator or the freezer until the display shows OFF. To turn the unit back on, press the COLDER pad for either the refrigerator or freezer. The SET light will illuminate on the side you selected. Then press the COLDER pad again (on the side where the SET light is illuminated) and it will go to the preset points of 0°F for the freezer and 37°F for the refrigerator.

• Setting either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

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About CustomCool™.

How it Works

The CustomCool dampers, a fan, a temperature thermistor and a heater. Depending on the function selected, a combination of these will be used to quickly chill items, thaw items or hold the pan at a specific temperature.

How to Use

ExpressThaw

ExpressChill

™

feature is a system of

Empty the pan. Place the Chill/Thaw

tray in the pan. Place the items on the

tray and close the pan completely.

Select the ExpressThaw,

™

ExpressChill

or SelectTemp™pad. The display and

SET light will come on. Tap the pad

until the light appears next to the desired setting. Use the chart to determine the best setting to use.

■ To stop a feature before it is

finished, tap that feature’s pad until no options are selected and the display is off.

■ During ExpressThaw

ExpressChill,

™

and

the display on the controls will count down the time in the cycle.

The pan is tightly sealed to prevent the pan’s temperature from causing temperature fluctuations in the rest of the refrigerator.

The controls for this pan are located at the top of the refrigerator with the temperature controls.

■ After the ExpressThaw

™

complete, the pan will reset to the

MEAT setting (31°F) to help preserve

™

thawed items until they are used.

■ The displayed actual temperature of

the CustomCool pan may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment.

NOTE: For food safety reasons, it is recommended that foods be wrapped in plastic wrap when using ExpressThaw. This will help contain meat juices and improve thawing performance.

cycle is

™

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About TurboCool.

™

How it Works

TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator

compartment in order to more quickly cool foods. Use TurboCool when adding a large amount of food to the refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at room temperature or when putting away warm leftovers. It can also be used if the refrigerator has been without power for an extended period.

Once activated, the compressor will turn on immediately and the fans will cycle on and off at high speed as needed for eight hours. The compressor will continue to run until the refrigerator compartment cools to approximately 34°F (1°C), then it will cycle on and off to maintain this setting. After 8 hours, or if TurboCool is pressed again, the refrigerator compartment will return to the original setting.

How to Use

Press TurboCool. The refrigerator temperature display will show TC.

After TurboCool is complete, the refrigerator compartment will return to the original setting.

NOTES: The refrigerator temperature

cannot be changed during TurboCool.

The freezer temperature is not affected during TurboCool.

When opening the refrigerator door during TurboCool, the fans will continue to run if they have cycled on.

About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models)

To Use the Dispenser

Select CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE or WATER .

Press the glass gently against the top of the dispenser cradle.

The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce water spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly.

If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be air in the water line system. Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the water system. To flush out impurities in the water line, throw away the first six glassfuls of water.

CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.

Locking the Dispenser

Press the LOCK CONTROL pad for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser and control panel. To unlock, press and hold the pad again for 3 seconds.

Dispenser Light

This pad turns the night light in the dispenser

on and off. The light also comes on when the dispenser cradle is pressed. If this light burns out, it should be replaced with a 6 watt 12V maximum bulb.

Quick Ice

When you need ice in a hurry, press this pad to speed up ice production. This will increase ice production for the following 48 hours or until you press the pad again.

Door Alarm

To set the alarm, press this pad until the indicator light comes on. This alarm will sound if either door is open for more than 3 minutes. The light goes out and the beeping stops when you close the door.

Spill Shelf

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Dispenser Light

The LIGHT pad turns the dispenser light on and off. When the light is turned off, it will fade out. The dispenser light will come on automatically when the dispenser cradle is depressed and will fade out 5 seconds after it is released. The LIGHT pad will not turn off the light during dispensing.

Dispensing Functions

The water, crushed ice, and cubed ice functions are controlled by the main control board. To select a function, press the appropriate pad on the dispenser. The LED will light to identify the selection.

To dispense ice cubes or crushed ice, choose the appropriate pad and depress the dispenser cradle. The solenoid and linkage assembly will open the ice chute duct door to dispense the ice. If cubed ice is selected, a solenoid located behind the ice bucket will lift a rod along the side of the bucket. This rod pulls a ﬂ apper away from the cutter blades, allowing cubes to bypass the ice crusher. The dispenser duct door will remain open for 3 seconds after dispensing to allow all ice to clear the chute.

The dispenser light will come on automatically when the dispenser cradle is depressed and will fade out 5 seconds after it is released.

Dispenser Lock

When the dispenser system is locked, no dispenser command will be accepted. This includes the dispenser cradle and will prevent accidental dispensing that may be caused by children or pets. If a pad or the cradle is depressed with the system locked, it will be acknowledged with three pulses of the LOCK LED accompanied by an audible tone.

To lock or unlock communication between the dispenser and main control board, press the LOCK pad and hold it for 3 seconds. The LOCK LED will ﬂ ash while the LOCK pad is pressed. When the communication is locked, the LOCK LED will be illuminated.

The status of other functions selected prior to the initiation of the lock feature will be displayed. If the lock is engaged while a mode is active, the LED will remain on until that mode times out.

If the lock is engaged when the ﬁ lter timer expires, the LED will come on but cannot be reset until the lock is turned off.

The lock feature will be restored in the event of a power disruption.

Liner Protection Mode

The dual evaporator model has separate liner protection modes for each section. The speciﬁ c evaporator fan (freezer or fresh food) will start and run on high speed if the door has been open for 3 minutes.

This mode is controlled by 2 timers. Timer #1 monitors door-open time. A 3-minute door-open count begins when the door is opened. If 3 minutes elapse before the door is closed, the liner protection mode will become active. Once the door is closed, timer #1 resets and liner protection mode goes into standby. In standby, normal fan operation resumes and timer #2 begins a 3-minute door-closed count. If 3 minutes elapse without a door opening, liner protection mode will completely deactivate. If a door is opened within the timer #2 door-closed count, the remaining time in the door-closed count will be deducted from the timer #1 door-open count.

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Rear View

Components Locator Views

Main Control Board

Water Valve

Front View

Inverter

Evaporator Thermistor

Check Valve

Over Temp Thermostat

3-Way Valve

Drier

Condenser

Jumper Tube

Accumulator

Note: The check valve and accumulator are part of the freezer evaporator and are not available separately.

Freezer Evaporator

Fresh Food Evaporator

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Main Control Board

J1 or J10

J11

Control Board Connector Locator

J15

J2 or J13

J4 or J16

J3 or J10

J1 or J14

K2K1K3

J1 or J10 - Earth (Ground)

J2 or J13 - Earth (Ground)

J5 - Custom Cool

J7 - Neutral, Door Switches, Custom Cool

Heater, Water Valve, Crusher Solenoid, Auger Motor

J9 - Defrost Heater

J3 or J10 - 3-Way Valve

J11 - Line (L1)

J2 or J13 - Model Selector, Fan Common,

Evaporator Fan, Condenser Fan, Fresh Food Fan, Custom Cool Fan

J1 or J14 - Fresh Food Thermistor, Freezer

Thermistor, Fresh Food Evaporator Thermistor, Freezer Evaporator Thermistor, Model Selector

J15 - Inverter

J4 or J16 - Temperature Control Board

K1 - Auger

K2 - Crusher

K3 - Water

K4 - Defrost

K5 - Custom Cool

Some of the low voltage DC connector labeling on this model may differ from other models. The function and diagnostics for these connectors are identical for all models.

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J4 or J16

J3 or J10

J2 OR J13

J1 or J14

Comm. Common

Comm. +12V

Comm. 2-Way Digital

3-Way valve - Gray & White

3-Way valve - Black

3-Way valve - Red

3-Way valve - Yellow

3-Way valve - Orange

FF Thermistor

FF Evaporator Thermistor

Model Selector

+5V

FZ Thermistor

FZ Evaporator Thermistor

Model Selector

EARTH

J4 or J16

J2 or J13

J3 or J10

J15

J2 or J13

J1 or J14

+5V

Fan +12V

Inverter Output

Inverter Common

Fan Common

Model Selector

Condenser Fan

Evaporator Fan

Fresh Food Fan

Custom Cool Fan

Evaporator Fan (RPM)

J19

Custom Cool Thermistor

Custom Cool Dual Damper +

Custom Cool Dual Damper -

Custom Cool Single Damper -

Custom Cool Single Damper +

EARTH

J1 or J10

DEFROST

Not Used (Wire ends in cabinet)

Defrost Heater

Line (L1)

J11

Neutral

FZ Door Switch

CUSTOM COOL

J12

Not Used

J18

Not Used

Water Valve

FF Door Switch

Custom Cool Heater

Crusher Solenoid

Auger Motor Interlock

NOT

WATER

CRUSHER

Auger Motor

USED

AUGER

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Fresh Food Section Cooling

Refrigeration System

Freezer Fan Off

Fresh Food Fan Running

Condenser Fan Running

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Freezer Section Cooling

Freezer Fan Running

Fresh Food Fan Off

Condenser Fan Running

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Fresh Food and Freezer Section Cooling

Freezer Fan Running

Fresh Food Running

Condenser Fan Running

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Evacuation and Charging Procedure

WARNING:

• Before cutting or using a torch on refrigerant tubes, recover the refrigerant from the system using approved recovery equipment.

4. Open the ball valve. Recover the purge/ sweep charge using the recovery pump and the refrigerator compressor until a 20-in. vacuum is attained. Close the ball valve and remove the recovery hose.

5. Charge the system with the exact amount of R-134a refrigerant speciﬁ ed.

• Never charge new refrigerant through the purge valve. This valve is always located on the high pressure side of the system.

• Never apply heat from any source to a container of refrigerant. Such action will cause excessive pressure in the container.

• Always wear goggles when working with refrigerants and nitrogen holding charge in some replacement parts. Contact with these gases may cause injury.

1. Attach the hose from the R-134a charging cylinder to the process tube port on the compressor.

2. Evacuate the system to a minimum 20-in. vacuum using the refrigerator compressor and recovery pump, which is attached to the new drier assembly.

3. Turn off the recovery pump. Close the ball valve on the hose connected to the high-side port connection. Add 3 ounces of R-134a refrigerant to the system. Let the refrigerator operate and circulate the refrigerant for 5 minutes.

6. Disconnect the power cord to the refrigerator. This allows the pressure to equalize. After 3 to 5 minutes, the low side pressure will be positive and then the hose-to-charging port can be disconnected.

7. Using an electronic leak detector, check all brazed joints and both schrader ports. Reinstall caps to schrader.

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Components

Thermistors

Temperature

(°F)

-40 -40 166.8 kΩ

-31 -35 120.5 kΩ

-22 -30 88 kΩ

-13 -25 65 kΩ

-4 -20 48.4 kΩ

5 -15 36.4 kΩ

14 -10 27.6 kΩ

23 -5 21 kΩ

32 0 16.3 kΩ

41 5 12.7 kΩ

Thermistor Resistance

Temperature

(°C)

Resistance in

Kilo-Ohms

Fresh Food and Freezer Thermistors

The fresh food and freezer thermistors (part # WR55X10025) are located in the mullion dividing the fresh food and freezer compartments.

Note: The fresh food and freezer thermistors are removed in the same manner.

To remove the thermistor cover, insert a ﬂ at-blade screwdriver under the front of the cover and gently lift at the bottom edge until it releases from the compartment wall.

Insert

Thermistor Cover

50 10 10 kΩ

59 15 7.8 kΩ

68 20 6.2 kΩ

77 25 5 kΩ

86 30 4 kΩ

95 35 3.2 kΩ

104 40 2.6 kΩ

113 45 2.2 kΩ

122 50 1.8 kΩ

131 55 1.5 kΩ

140 60 1.2 kΩ

Note: To accurately test a thermistor, place the thermistor in a glass of ice water (approximately 33°F) for several minutes and check for approximately 16K Ω.

Lift

Freezer Evaporator Thermistor

The freezer evaporator thermistor (part # WR55X10025) is clipped to the top coil of the freezer evaporator. See Freezer Evaporator for accessing instructions.

Evaporator Thermistor

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Fresh Food Evaporator Thermistor

The fresh food evaporator thermistor (part # WR55X10025) is located in an aluminum thermal block on the back of the evaporator. It is attached to the fresh food evaporator by a wire tie. See

Fresh Food Evaporator for accessing instructions.

If the fresh food evaporator thermistor is either open or shorted, the main control board defaults to a ﬁ xed defrost cycle of 1 hour at high speed fan.

Thermal Block

Thermistor

Insert the new thermistor into the thermal block. Add RTV102 silicone to hold the thermistor in place. Make certain to wire tie the thermal block back to the evaporator.

Fresh Food Evaporator Fan

A variable speed 12 VDC motor is mounted in front of the fresh food evaporator. The fan and evaporator cover are replaced as a complete assembly.

Barbs on the molded housing hold the thermistor in the thermal block.

Barbs

Replacement

Should the evaporator thermistor require replacement, splice a new thermistor into the harness using plastic bell connectors (part # WR01X10466). Fill the connector with RTV102 silicone as shown in the illustration.

When activated, the fresh food evaporator fan recirculates the air in the fresh food compartment, providing cooling independent of the freezer evaporator fan.

The main control board gathers information from the fresh food thermistors to determine when, and at what speed, fan operation should occur.

A constant 13.6 VDC is provided to the fan from the main control board and switching occurs on the neutral side.

Speed is regulated by pulse width modulation on the common side of the fan. When operating, the common side of the circuit is pulsed open and closed. This pulsing produces effective voltage being received at the motor, which is equivalent to a reduction in voltage. Fan speed is selected and maintained by the main control board regulating the length and frequency of the 13.6 VDC pulse.

13.6 VDC

12 VDC

0 VDC

High Speed (12 VDC measured)

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13.6 VDC

10 VDC

13.6 VDC

9 VDC

0 VDC

Medium Speed (10 VDC measured)

Low Speed (9 VDC measured)

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