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2. Using thermocouple | 4. | Jumper between DFT and R terminals on control board as | ||||||
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| tion). Attach to liquid line near defrost thermostat. Insulate | 5. | Disconnect outdoor | |||||
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3. | Turn on power to outdoor unit. |
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4. Restart unit in heating mode. |
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| resistance across defrost thermostat leads using ohmmeter. | |||||
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| Resistance of zero indicates defrost thermostat is closed and | |||
6. Remove protective cover from TP1 and | TP2 |
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7. | Unit changes over to defrost within 90 sec (depending on |
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| timing cycle setting). | NOTE: Fig. 20 shows timing cycle set at 30 minutes; however, | ||||||
| where defrost thermostat contacts open. Temperature range | for the CES30110063 board the timing cycle will be set for 90 min | ||||||
| is from 75°F to 85°F. Resistance goes from zero to ∞ when | and unit initiates defrost within approximately 21 sec. When you | ||||||
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| hear the reversing valve change position, remove screwdriver | ||||
8. | If either opening or closing temperature does not fall within | immediately. Otherwise, control will terminate normal | ||||||
| above ranges or thermostat sticks in 1 position, replace | defrost cycle in approximately 2 sec. | ||||||
| thermostat to ensure proper defrost operation. |
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Some heat pumps built in 1991 and later incorporate a new defrost |
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This control board also contains the feature that allows the heat | 10. | Unit is now operating in defrost mode. Check between C | ||||||
pump to restart in defrost if the room thermostat is satisfied during | ||||||||
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prevents the unit from short cycling after it cycles off or after a |
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power interruption. To troubleshoot the board, perform the follow- |
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| and connect to ohmmeter. Thermostat leads are the black, | 12. | After a few minutes in defrost (cooling) operation, liquid | |||||
| insulated wires connected to DFT and R terminals on |
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| control board. Resistance reading may be zero (indicating |
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