Sterling A0544325 installation manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible cause Solution

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Troubleshooting Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

 

 

Check main disconnect

 

No power.

fuses, wiring, and power lead

 

 

to the unit.

 

Wrong voltage supplied to

Voltage must be within plus

Chiller will not run.

or minus 10% of the

the chiller.

nameplate rating.

 

Defective on/off switch.

Replace.

 

Control circuit fuse blown.

Replace, check the

 

transformer.

 

 

 

Defective control transformer.

Replace.

Pump runs, compressor

No process load on the

Increase the process load.

chiller.

cycles at short intervals.

 

Refrigerant is low.

Check the refrigerant charge.

 

 

Refrigerant is low.

Check the refrigerant charge.

 

 

Make sure that the coolant

The leaving water

 

solution is right for the

Improper water/glycol

process — must be 75%

temperature is too high.

solution.

water and 25% glycol.

 

 

 

See Figure 5 on Page 17 for

 

 

more information.

Pump pressure is low (see

Check for foreign matter.

Clean the system.

pump curves).

 

 

Pump pressure is too high.

Restricted water flow.

Check for partially closed

valves, etc. Be sure all lines

 

 

are properly sized.

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