HP QuarterHorse 0.25 Portable Chiller PS-025 manual Troubleshooting Guide

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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.

 

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 3 on Page 13 for

 

 

more information.

Pump pressure is low

Check for foreign matter.

Clean the system.

(see pump curve).

 

 

 

 

Check for partially closed

Pump pressure is too high.

Restricted water flow.

valves, etc. Be sure all lines

 

 

are properly sized.

 

Refrigerant is low.

Check the refrigerant charge.

 

Defective fan motor.

Repair or replace.

 

 

Check for high/low voltage.

Pump runs, compressor will

Compressor internal overload

Must be within plus or minus

is open. Allow time to cool

10% of the nameplate rating.

not.

and reset.

Check for poor compressor

 

 

 

electrical connections.

 

Broken wire in the

Locate and repair.

 

compressor control circuit.

 

 

 

Restricted condenser airflow.

Clean the condenser.

Unit runs continuously, but

Unit low on refrigerant.

Call Service.

Inefficient compressor.

Call Service.

not enough cooling power.

Unit undersized for

Call Sales Representative.

 

 

application.

 

 

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Contents PS-025 QuarterHorse Series PS QuarterHorse Series Chillers Safety Considerations Table of Contents Table of Contents Charts and Figures Models Covered General InformationIntroduction Necessary DocumentsUncrating Your New Chiller Available OptionsIf the Shipment is Incorrect Event of Shipping DamagesIf the Shipment is Not Complete PS025 Process Pump Curve ReturnsProcess Water Connections Chiller InstallationElectrical Connections Water Reservoir PS Condenser Air SupplyProperly Venting and Filling the Reservoir Tank Overhead Piping Overhead Process ConsiderationsRefrigeration Circuit Sequence of OperationChilled Water Circuit PS QuarterHorse Series Chillers PS-025 QuarterHorse Series PS QuarterHorse Series Chillers Microprocessor Control Setting the Process Water TemperaturePower Switch PS QuarterHorse Series Chillers Lubrication Routine MaintenanceCondenser Maintenance PS QuarterHorse Series Chillers Problem Possible cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideService Notes Service Notes Parts Department Warranty AEC Drive Wood Dale, IL 60191-1198 USA

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