Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Airflow too low

• Blower setting too low

• Increase blower setting.

 

• Dirty or blocked air filters

• Check filters and replace as needed.

 

• External static pressure too high

• Increase the blower speed to compensate.

 

 

• Verify floor height is not less than 18 in. Check

 

• Raised floor height too low

for under floor obstructions.

 

 

• Check return duct sizing and and return grille

 

• Return airflow restriction

openings.

 

 

• Check supply duct sizing and supply grille

 

• Supply airflow restriction

openings.

 

 

 

Blower motor fails

• System is off

• Turn System on.

to start

• System time delay is active

• Allow ample time to expire.

 

• Remote shutdown or input contact

• Check input contact configuration settings.

 

is active

• Check airblock panels and secure as needed.

 

• Airblock interlock alarm

 

 

Check interlock switches and wiring

 

 

connections.

 

• VFD alarm

• Check alarm for specific fault code.

 

• Frequency drive has failed

• Replace the frequency drive.

 

• Blown fuse or fuses

• Check for shorted wiring, failed motor, failed

 

 

VFD, and proper voltage. Replace fuses with

 

 

specified type.

 

• No run signal to VFD

• Check VFD control wiring and connections.

 

• Blower failure

• Replace blower assembly.

 

 

 

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