Table 28 — Troubleshooting
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Cooler Circulating Pump Does | Power line open | Reset circuit breaker. | |
Not Run | Control fuse or circuit breaker open | Check control circuit for ground or short. Reset | |
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| breaker and replace fuse. | |
| Compressor over temperature sensor open (06D) | Find cause of high temperature and reset controls. | |
| Tripped power breaker | Check the controls. Find the cause of trip and reset | |
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| breaker. | |
| Cooler circulating pump not running | Power off — restart. | |
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| Pump binding — free pump. | |
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| Incorrect wiring | |
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| Pump motor burned out — replace. | |
| Loose terminal connection | Check connections. | |
| Improperly wired controls | Check wiring and rewire if necessary. | |
| Low line voltage | Check line voltage — determine location of | |
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| voltage drop and remedy deficiency. | |
| Compressor motor defective | Check motor winding for open or short. | |
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| Replace compressor if necessary. | |
| Seized compressor | Replace compressor. | |
Compressor Cycles | Loss of charge control erratic in action | Repair leak and recharge. | |
Off on Loss of Charge |
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| Replace control. | ||
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| Low refrigerant charge | Add refrigerant. | |
| Low suction temperature | Raise cooler leaving fluid temperature set point. | |
Compressor Cycles Off on Out | Thermistor failure | Replace thermistor. | |
of Range Condition | System load was reduced faster than controller | Unit will restart after fluid temperature rises back into | |
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| could remove stages | the control band. Avoid rapidly removing system | |
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| load. | |
| Temperature controller deadband setting is too low | Raise deadband setting. | |
Compressor Shuts Down on | Replace control. | ||
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Compressor discharge valve partially closed | Open valve or replace (if defective). | ||
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| Noncondensables in system | Purge system. | |
| Condenser scaled/dirty | Clean condenser. | |
| Condenser water pump or fans not operating | Start pump — repair or replace if defective. | |
| System overcharged with refrigerant | Reduce charge. | |
Unit Operates Too Long | Low refrigerant charge | Add refrigerant. | |
or Continuously |
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Control contacts fused | Replace control. | ||
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| Air in system | Purge system. | |
| Partially plugged or plugged expansion valve or filter | Clean or replace as needed. | |
| drier |
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| Defective insulation | Replace or repair as needed. | |
| Service load | Keep doors and windows closed. | |
| Inefficient compressor | Check valves, and replace if necessary. | |
Unusual or Loud System | Piping vibration | Support piping as required. | |
Noises |
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| Check for loose pipe connections | ||
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| Expansion valve hissing | Add refrigerant. | |
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| Check for plugged liquid line filter drier. | |
| Compressor noisy | Replace compressor (worn bearings). | |
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| Check for loose compressor holddown bolts. | |
Compressor Loses Oil | Leak in system | Repair leak. | |
| Mechanical damage (Failed seals or broken scrolls) | Replace compressor. | |
| Oil trapped in line | Check piping for oil traps. | |
Hot Liquid Line | Shortage of refrigerant due to leak | Repair leak and recharge. | |
Frosted Liquid Line | Shutoff valve partially closed or restricted | Open valve or remove restriction. | |
| Restricted filter drier | Replace filter drier. | |
Frosted Suction Line | Expansion valve admitting excess refrigerant (note: | Adjust expansion valve. Replace valve if defective. | |
| this is a normal condition for brine applications) |
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Improper charging | Make sure a full quantity of fluid is flowing through | ||
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| the cooler while charging, and suction pressure in | |
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| cooler is equal to or greater than pressure corre- | |
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| sponding to 32 F (0° C) (58 psig [400 kPa] for | |
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| Refrigerant 22). | |
| System not drained for winter shutdown | Recommended that system be filled with an appro- | |
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| priate glycol mixture to prevent freezing of pumps | |
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| and fluid tubing. | |
| Loose Thermistor | Verify thermistors are fully inserted in wells. |
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