WhisperKool SS4000, SS7000 Compressor runs, but evaporator does not, Evaporator coil freezes

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Compressor runs, but evaporator does not

 

1. Faulty blower

Evaporator coil probably frozen

 

motor or broken wire

Shut off power to condensing unit

 

connection

 

Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician for repair

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Defective low

Compressor would continue to run when thermostat

 

pressure switch not

is satisfied and shuts blower and solenoid off. When

 

shutting compressor off

space warms up to set point, blower starts and the

 

when pressure drops

system runs normally.

 

 

Prolonged running without refrigerant flow will

 

 

damage or destroy compressor. If this condition

 

 

exists, call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician.

 

 

 

Compressor short cycles, which is different from running intermittently

 

 

 

 

1. System pressure

Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician to verify and

 

controls defective.

repair.

 

 

 

 

2. System low on

Observe for flashing in refrigerant sight glass located

 

refrigerant.

in 1/4” copper tube at condensing unit. If flashing with

 

 

bubbles, call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician for

 

 

leak location, repair, and adding refrigerant.

 

 

 

 

3. Condenser fan motor

Fan does not run with compressor.

 

defective

¼” copper tube at sight glass – very hot, compressor

 

 

 

 

very hot, runs short time, shuts off.

 

 

Shut power off to condensing unit

 

 

Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician for repair.

 

 

 

 

4. Compressor starting

Compressor very hot and hums when trying to start.

 

components defective.

Shut power off to condensing unit.

 

 

Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician.

 

 

 

Evaporator coil freezes

 

 

 

 

 

1. Air filter, if

Clean or replace filter

 

equipped, dirty

 

 

 

 

 

2. Evaporator coil and/

Clean coil and blower

 

or blower dirty

 

 

 

 

 

3. Thermostat set point

Set point should not be lower than 50°. If so, increase to

 

too low.

above 50°

 

 

 

 

4. System low on

Check refrigerant “sight glass” in 1/4” tubing. Check

 

refrigerant

for bubbles after system has run for several minutes. If

 

 

bubbles present, call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technican.

 

 

If sight is clear of bubbles, refrigerant level is OK.

 

 

 

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Contents WhisperKOOL Page Table of Contents Temperature Differential Features & BenefitsCondensing Unit Installation, Indoors or Outdoors Humidity ControlEvaporator Additional FeaturesThermostat PDT Operating Instructions PDTPackage Contents Preparing the Wine Cellar Technical Specifications Wine Cellar / Space PreparationInstalling Condensing Unit Split System Installation GuidelinesGeneral Installation Guidelines and Instructions Mounting Evaporator UnitCondensing Unit Skid Preparation Condensing UnitHead Pressure Control, Low Ambient Control Switch Disassemble evaporator unit Remove interior assemblyMounting the Evaporator Unit Mounting housing to wall Identify and remove appropriate knockoutsInstalling refrigeration lines into evaporator housing Re-install interior assembly Attaching refrigeration lines Install drain line fitting and drain line FanF1 J1 T3 J1 S1 S2 Thermostat Solenoid ValveInstall thermostat Install front cover Energize unitRefrigeration Lines Wiring SystemSplit System Wiring Schematic Split Unit Wiring Diagram Maintenance How To Contact Vinothèque Customer Service Technical AssistanceWine cellar temperature above thermostat set point TroubleshootingFault Cause Solution Water leaking from unitCompressor runs intermittently And/or cause for hot air recirculationCheck refrigerant sight glass in 1/4 tubing Evaporator blower runs, but compressor does notCompressor runs, but evaporator does not Evaporator coil freezesHumidity in cellar too high Installation Terms and Conditions Acceptance of Terms & Conditions Product InstallationMaintenance Customer Service Arbitration Questions or Additional Information Page Page