10Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
| No power. | Check main disconnect, |
| fuses, wiring, and power lead | |
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| to unit. |
| Wrong voltage supplied to | Voltage must be within plus |
| or minus ten percent (±10%) | |
| unit. | |
| of nameplate rating. | |
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| Defective On/Off switch. | Replace switch. |
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| Replace fuse, check |
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| transformer, check wiring for |
| Control circuit fuse blown. | loose wires, check for shorted |
| coils on contactors and | |
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Unit does not run. |
| solenoids, check crankcase |
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| heater. |
| Defective control transformer. | Replace. |
| Flow switch circuit is open. | Check pump for proper |
| rotation. | |
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| Pump motor off on overload. | Reset and test motor. |
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| Check that the chiller pump is |
| Unit is off on flow switch or | running. |
| Check that all valves are | |
| pressure switch. | open. |
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| Check for defective flow |
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| switch or pressure switch. |
| Freeze control set higher than | Lower freeze control setting |
| to 10°F (6ºC) below the | |
| temperature of liquid in | |
| leaving temperature you | |
| system. | |
| want. | |
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| Air cooled units: Check and |
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| clean air filters. Check |
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| condenser fans for proper |
Pump runs, |
| rotation. Check for dirty |
| condenser. Check for | |
compressor does not. | High pressure refrigerant | condenser air obstruction. |
| Check for tripped motor | |
| cutout switch contacts open. | overload, blown fuses, or bad |
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| condenser fan motor. |
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| Water cooled units: Check for |
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| water valves turned on. |
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| Check for dirty condenser. |
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| Check water flow through |
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| condenser. |
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