Contents
Service Technician Guide
Contents
Introduction
Summary of DANGERS, WARNINGS, and Cautions
Unit Disassembly
Disconnect Power for CORD-CONNECTED Unit
Disconnect Power for Permanently Connected Hardwired Units
Tools Needed
Open the Control BOX
Remove the Unit from the Wall Sleeve
Accessing Unit Components
Accessing INDOOR-AIR Section Components
Accessing OUTDOOR-AIR Section Components
Remove the Discharge Deck Assembly
Ptac Unit with Lateral Duct Accessory Installed
Remove the AIR Discharge Grille
Gusset Removal
Reinstall Front Panel
Location of Screws on Discharge Grille
Cleaning and Safety
General Cleaning
Component Cleaning Schedule
Monthly Cleaning
Cleaning the Outdoor AIR Vent Filter
Cleaning the Indoor and Outdoor Coils
Seasonal Cleaning
Access and Clean Indoor FAN and FAN Scroll
Ptac Exterior Surfaces
Compressor
Rotary Compressor Components
Disconnect ALL Power to the Unit
Compressor Troubleshooting
Basic Hermetic Compressor Electrical Measurements
Compressor Replacement
Basic Compressor Troubleshooting Guide
SHORTED/OPEN Windings Test
Strainer Capillary Tube Location
Common Causes Heater Failure
Heaters
Heater Removal
Disconnect ALL Power to Unit
Acceptable Heater Resistance Values
Operating Controls
UNIT-MOUNTED Controls
Remote Thermostat Troubleshooting
WALL-MOUNTED Thermostat Controls
Do not daisy chain R 24 VAC
Description of Selector Switch Settings Figure
NON-USER Adjustable Controls
Sequence of Operation
Component Operation and Troubleshooting
Tools Needed
Indoor Thermostat IT CONTACTS, ALL 52CE, PE Models
Indoor Thermostat IT CONTACTS, ALL 52CQ, PQ Models
Electrical Components Removal and Replacement
Capacitor Test
Component Locations Open Control BOX
FAN Motor
FAN Motor Troubleshooting
Basic FAN Motor Electrical Tests
FAN Motor Troubleshooting Chart Typical 208/230 Volt Motors
Typical 265 Volt Motors
FAN Motor Replacement
Location of Wiring Schematic On Front Panel of Control BOX
Field Temperature Charts
100 110 120 130
52P 12,000 BTU Unit Field Temperature Chart High Cool 50% RH
Indoor
Series
Indoor
52C,P Series
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000 Btu 52P-12,000 Btu 52C-12,000 Btu 15,000 Btu
Wiring Diagrams
Refer to Figures 68-72 for Typical Wiring Schematics
Component Legend
CAP
Component Connection Marked Fan Motor
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Most Frequent Ptac Service Questions
Accessories
Accessory Form Number Part Number Description
52C Performance and Physical Data
Amps
52P Performance and Physical Data
52PE-512---3
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