American Aldes DHV-150H Troubleshooting, Unit removes some water, but not as much as expected

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maintain nearly constant pressure and temperature across the entire coil, from inlet to outlet.

The mixture of gas and liquid refrigerant enter the accumulator after leaving the evaporator coil. The accumulator prevents any liquid refrigerant from reaching the compressor. The compressor evacuates the cool refrigerant gas from the accumulator and compresses it to a high pressure and temperature to repeat the process.

5.3 Troubleshooting

No dehumidification, neither fan nor compressor run with fan switch and ventilation timer OFF.

1.Unit unplugged or no power to outlet.

2.Humidity control set too high or defective (Sec. 3.3 & 5.7A)

3.Loose connection in internal or control wiring.

4.Defective Compressor relay.

5.Defective control transformer.

6.Low pressure Control open (Sec 3.7 & 5.10).

7.Optional Condensate Pump Safety Switch open (Sec 5.11).

No dehumidification, compressor does not run but fan runs with fan switch and ventilation timer OFF and humidity control turned to ON.

1.Defective compressor run capacitor (Sec. 5.6).

2.Bad connection in compressor circuit (See Fig. 4).

3.Defective compressor overload (Sec. 5.6A).

4.Defective compressor (Sec. 5.6).

5.Defrost thermostat open (Sec. 5.8).

Fan runs with fan switch and ventilation timer OFF, but compressor cycles on & off.

1.Low ambient temperature and/or humidity causing unit to cycle through defrost mode.

2.Defective compressor overload (Sec. 5.6A).

3.Defective compressor (Sec. 5.6).

4.Defrost thermostat defective (Sec. 5.8).

5.Dirty air filter(s) or airflow restricted.

6.Low refrigerant charge, causing defrost control to cycle.

7.Bad connection in compressor circuit.

Fan does not run with fan switch in either position. Fan does not run with ventilation timer activated. Compressor runs briefly but cycles on & off with humidity control turned to ON.

1.Loose connection in fan circuit (See Fig. 4).

2.Obstruction prevents fan impeller rotation.

3.Defective fan.

4.Defective fan relay.

5.Defective fan capacitor.

Fan runs with fan switch ON. Fan does not run with ventilation timer activated.

1.Ventilation timer set to manual & switched OFF.

2.Time not correct on ventilation timer.

3.Defective ventilation timer.

4.Defective fan switch.

Evaporator coil frosted continuously, low dehumidifying capacity.

1.Dirty air filter(s) or airflow restricted.

2.Excessively restrictive ducting connected to unit.

3.Defrost thermostat loose or defective (Sec. 5.8).

4.Low refrigerant charge

Unit not providing ventilation. Ventilation timer not operating correctly.

1.If timer is not functioning correctly reset timer and reprogram (Sec. 3.5).

2.Check control wire connections (check connections at fresh air damper also).

3.Defective fresh air damper (Sec. 5.9).

4.Defective fan switch.

Unit removes some water, but not as much as expected.

1.Air temperature and/or humidity have dropped.

2.Humidity meter and or thermometer used are out of calibration.

3.Unit has entered defrost cycle (Sec. 5.8).

4.Air filter dirty (Sec. 4.1 & 4.2).

5.Defective defrost thermostat (Sec 5.8).

6.Low refrigerant charge (Sec. 5.4).

7.Air leak such as loose cover or ducting leaks.

8.Defective compressor (Sec. 5.6).

9.Restrictive ducting (Sec. 2.4).

10.Optional Condensate Pump Safety Switch open (Sec 5.11).

Unit Test to determine problem:

1.Detach field control wiring connections from main unit.

2.Connect the yellow and green pigtails from the main unit together; only the fan should run. Disconnect the wires.

3.Connect the yellow and blue pigtails from the main unit together; the compressor and fan should run.

4.If these tests work, the main unit is working properly. You should check the control panel and field control wiring for problems next.

5.Remove the control panel from the mounting box and detach it from the field installed control wiring. Connect the blue, yellow, and green wires from the control panel directly to the corresponding colored pigtails on the main unit. Leave the violet, white and red wires disconnected!

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Contents V 1 5 0 H I n d o o r a i r Q u a l i t y S y s t e m LocationElectrical Requirements Condensate Removal4B Ducting for Dehumidification 4A Installing Duct CollarsDucting 4C Ducting for Fresh Air4D Constant Airflow Regulator and Vent Hood Options Quiet Installation Remove Shipping RestraintsPage Fan/Filter Switch Ventilation TimerHigh Efficiency Air filter Low Pressure ControlOptional Fresh Air Return Warranty NoticeStandard Air Filter Technical DescriptionTroubleshooting Unit removes some water, but not as much as expectedRefrigerant Charging Fan ReplacementCompressor/Capacitor Replacement 6A Checking Compressor Motor Circuits6C Replacing a Compressor, Nonburn Out Remote Controls7A Humidity Control Electric Ventilation Damper 7B Programmable Ventilation TimerDefrost Thermostat Condensate Pump KitElectric Schematics of the DHV-150H Pictorial Electrical Diagrams of DHV-150H Service Parts List DHV-150H Indoor Air Quality System Optional Parts List DHV-150H Indoor Air Quality System Limited Warranty Date Service Notes

DHV-150H specifications

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