Goodman Mfg RT6100004R13 manual System Operation

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SYSTEM OPERATION

EXPANSION VALVE/CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY	EXPANSION VALVE/CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY
IN COOLING OPERATION	IN HEATING OPERATION

Most expansion valves used in current Amana® Brand Heat Pump products

use an internally checked expansion valve.

This type of expansion valve does not require an external check valve as shown above.

However, the principle of operation is the same.

RESTRICTOR ORIFICE ASSEMBLY	RESTRICTOR ORIFICE ASSEMBLY
IN COOLING OPERATION	IN HEATING OPERATION

In the cooling mode, the orifice is pushed into its	In the heating mode, the orifice moves back off its
seat, forcing refrigerant to flow through the metered	seat, allowing refrigerant to flow unmetered around
hole in the center of the orifice.	the outside of the orifice.

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Contents Service Instructions Important Information Table of ContentsSafe Refrigerant Handling Split System Air Conditioners R-22 Product IdentificationSplit System Air Conditioners R-22 Split System Heat Pumps R-22 Product Identification Single Piece Air Handlers Single Piece Air Handlers MBR/MBE Air Handlers 036 036 120 3642 1824 ASC01 AccessoriesCPKF24 CPKF36 CPKF42 CPKF48 CPKF60 CPKF61 Expansion Valve Kits FSK01A Coil Accessories Condensing Unit Product DesignProduct Design Heating System OperationCooling Cycle System Operation Indoor Coil Outdoor Thermostatic Expansion Valve Description AFE18-60A Control BoardCOOLING/HP Analysis Chart Troubleshooting ChartServicing Table of Contents Checking THERMOSTAT, WIRING, and Anticipator Checking Voltage Checking Wiring3A Thermostat and Wiring Servicing3C Heating Anticipator 3B Cooling AnticipatorTesting Coil Circuit Checking Time Delay RelayChecking Transformer Control Circuit Checking Cycle ProtectorTesting FAN Relay Testing Compressor ContactorChecking Contactor AND/OR Relays Checking Contactor ContactsApplies to ASC13 & ASH13 Copeland Comfort Alert DiagnosticsRed Trip Diagnostics TableTesting Capacitor Resistance Hard Start KIT WiringChecking Loss of Charge Protector Checking Capacitor15B Capacitance Check Testing Capacitance16A Checking FAN and Blower Motor Windings PSC Motors 16B Checking FAN and Blower Motor ECM Motors16C Checking ECM Motor Windings 16D ECM CFM AdjustmentsChart on Next Chart from Previous Itc h Checking Compressor 16E Checking GE X13TM Motors17A Resistance Test GE X13TM Motor Connections17B Ground Test Testing Compressor Windings17D Operation Test Compressor Ground TestTesting Defrost Control Testing Crankcase Heater Optional ItemTesting Defrost Thermostat Checking Reversing Valve and SolenoidSequence of Operation 40 AR*F & MBR Electronic Blowers Time Delay RelayAR*F & MBR With Single Stage Condensers AR*F & MBR With Single Stage Heat Pumps41 AEP* & MBE with Single Stage CON Densers AEP* & MBE Electronic Blower Time Delay Relay41A AEP* & MBE with Single Stage Heat Pumps Electric Heater Optional Item 61A Checking Heater Limit Controls Temperature Rise F @ CFM61B Checking Heater Fuse Link Optional Electric Heaters Leak Testing Nitrogen or NITROGEN-TRACEDChecking Heater Elements Refrigeration Repair PracticeCharging EvacuationEvacuation An inaccurately charged system will cause future prob- lems Checking Compressor Efficiency105B Thermostatic Expansion Valve Underfeeding OverfeedingSuperheat Thermostatic Expansion ValvesChecking Expansion Valve Operation Checking SubcoolingChecking Restricted Liquid Line Overcharge of RefrigerantNON-CONDENSABLES Compressor BurnoutRefrigerant Piping Suction Line Drier Clean-Up MethodInstallation Requirements System Charging Reversing Valve ReplacementCoil Static Pressure Drop AIR Handler External StaticTotal External Static Static Pressure DropALL Fuel System AFE18-60A Control Board Accessories Wiring DiagramsALL Fuel System Control Board AFE18-60A 10kw and Below, One Stage Electric Heat OT/EHR18-60 #2 GRD PLM PLF XFMR-R XFMR-C After Installing Optional Heat KIT, Mark AN X Provided Above HKR Heat Kit GRD PLM PLF Accessories Wiring Diagrams