Carrier T--298 Insufficient COOLING, Cooling AIR not Adequate, Condenser AIR not Adequate

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SYSTEM AND PROBABLE CAUSE

 

PROBABLE REMEDY

 

 

 

2.6 CYCLES ON COMPRESSOR OVERLOAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Defective run capacitor

1.

Replace capacitor -- Refer to Paragraph 3.5.8

2.

Defective compressor bearings or valves

2.

Replace unit.

3.

Greatly restricted evaporator air, iced evaporator

3.

Defrost evaporator coil.

 

coil.

 

 

4.

Low refrigerant charge

4.

Replace unit.

5.

Evaporator capillary restricted

5.

Replace unit.

6.

Liquid line restricted

6.

Replace unit.

7.

Compressor hot

7.

Verify refrigerant charge.

 

 

 

 

 

Check AMP draw.

8.

Weak or inconsistent line power

 

Check T.

8.

Check line voltage at time of compressor start--up.

 

 

 

 

2.7 INSUFFICIENT COOLING, COOLING AIR NOT ADEQUATE

 

 

 

 

1.

Dirty evaporator coil

1.

Clean as required.

2.

Iced evaporator coil, slightly low refrigerant charge

2.

Defrost or Recharge.

3.

Improper fan operation

3.

Verify fan rotation (Refer to wiring diagram)

4.

Defective fan motor

4.

Replace fan motor.

5.

Return air filter is dirty

5.

Remove and clean filters (Refer to paragraphs 3.3.1

 

 

 

& 3.4.1)

2.8 CONDENSER AIR NOT ADEQUATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Outside Air Restricted

1.

Check for obstruction at coil. Remedy as required.

2.

Dirty coil

2.

Clean coil.

3.

Defective fan motor

3.

Replace fan motor.

 

 

 

2.9 INSUFFICIENT COOLING

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Unit undersized

1.

Re--evaluate unit for proper capacity.

2.

Capillary restricted

2.

Check AMP draw.

 

 

 

Check T.

 

 

 

Replace unit.

 

 

 

2.10 COMPRESSOR FLOODING

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Unit overcharged

1.

Check AMP draw.

 

 

 

Check T.

 

 

 

Replace unit.

2.

Low evaporator airflow

2.

Clean filter and/or evaporator coil.

3.

Defective electrical connections

3.

Check connections per wiring diagram and tighten

 

 

 

any loose connections.

2.11 HEATER CYCLES ON LIMIT SWITCH (HEAT/ COOL VERSION ONLY)

 

 

 

 

1.

Dirty filter

1.

Clean or replace filter.

2.

Blocked evaporator air inlet (indoor)

2.

Remove blockage.

3.

Low airflow due to fan motor speed

3.

Check fan motor. Repair or replace as necessary.

 

 

2.12 AIR SWEEP NOT WORKING (FREE BLOW VERSION ONLY)

 

 

 

 

1.

Ceiling grill not properly aligned

1.

Align ceiling grill.

2.

Linkage in upper control box stuck

2.

Align and lubricate linkage.

3.

Air sweep motor failure

3.

Replace motor.

 

 

 

2.13 WATER LEAKAGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Water dripping from ceiling unit.

1.

Verify vehicle is level

 

 

 

Tighten unit mounting bolts evenly or replace unit

 

 

 

gasket.

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Contents Model AirV AirV Operating Precautions Safety SummaryGeneral Safety Notices Maintenance PrecautionsSpecific Warning and Caution Statements Specific Warnings and CautionsSafety 298 Table of Contents Table of Contents List of Figures Figure NumberList of Tables Table NumberSerial Number Identification Section DescriptionIntroduction Design Change DescriptionsUpper Unit Roof Ceiling UnitMANUAL--FORM no Equipment Covered Type of Manual Additional Support ManualsFor Part no Ceiling Unit Component Identification Free--Blow Component Identification -- Low Profile -- Upper Unit Component Listing--Ceiling Unit For Ducted Systems Supply AIR Return AIRFree Blow Type START--UP CationsRefrigerant CYCLE--STANDARD System Refrigerant Flow Schematic -- Heat Pump -- Cool Mode Cooling Refrigerant Cycle -- Heat PumpPage Section Troubleshooting Condenser AIR not Adequate Heater Cycles on Limit Switch HEAT/ Cool Version onlyInsufficient COOLING, Cooling AIR not Adequate Insufficient CoolingClearing Diagnostic Alarms Inadequate Heat HEAT--PUMPPriority Malfunction Preventative Maintenance Section Service and MaintenanceService -- General Ceiling Grill -- Free Blow 3.3.3 Ceiling Panel Removal Indoor Thermostat Removal Indoor Thermostat 3.3.7 Air Sweep RemovalCeiling Unit -- Ducted Systems Control Box Assembly RemovalFilter Removal PCB Display Removal Service -- Upper Unit -- STANDARD, HC & HPFuse Removal Compressor Replacement 15 Control BoxUpper Scroll Assembly Removal 19 Motor AssemblyAir Handling System Removal 23 Blower WheelLine Voltage -- 10% 27 Upper Scroll Assembly Locking Tabs b. & Screw Locations c 30 Condenser Fan Assembly Retaining Ring Condenser Motor Removal 34 Evaporator Motor Locking TabsBe permanent. It cannot be changed back to Capacitor RemovalChange from Fahrenheit to Celsius will Fahrenheit38 Remote Control Components SET Thermostat Configuration LCD DisplayCheck Thermostat Operation Upper Unit Powerbox AssemblyThermostat Thermostat Powerbox Assembly Ac to ry Wiri ng Fie ld Wiri ngSection Wiring Schematics Upper Unit Schematic -- Standard & HCCeiling Unit Schematic -- Cooling Only Heat Pump -- Ceiling Unit -- Free Blow Heat Pump -- Upper Unit -- Ducted 10 Ceiling Unit -- Wall Thermostat -- Ducted & Free Blow Wall Mounted ThermostatsIndex Ceiling Unit -- Ducted Systems Ceiling Unit -- Free Blow