Bryant R-22 service manual Crankcase Heater, Cycle Protector, Time-DelayRelay, Capacitors

Use following formula to calculate capacitance:

Capacitance (mfd)= (2650 X amps)/volts

3.Remove any capacitor that shows signs of bulging, dents, or leaking. Do not apply power to a defective capacitor as it may explode.

Sometimes under adverse conditions, a standard run capacitor in a system is inadequate to start compressor. In these instances, a start assist device is used to provide an extra starting boost to compressor motor. This device is called a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) or start thermistor. It is a resistor wired in parallel with the run capacitor. As current flows through the PTC at start-up, it heats up. As PTC heats up, its resistance increases greatly until it effectively lowers the current through itself to an extremely low value. This, in effect, removes the PTC from the circuit.

After system shutdown, resistor cools and resistance value returns to normal until next time system starts. Thermistor device is adequate for most conditions, however, in systems where off cycle is short, device cannot fully cool and becomes less effective as a start device. It is an easy device to troubleshoot. Shut off all power to system.

Check thermistor with ohmmeter as described below. Shut off all

With high-voltage power off, attach voltmeter leads across T1 and T3, and set thermostat so that Y terminal is energized. Make sure all protective devices in series with Y terminal are closed. Voltmeter should read 24v across T1 and T3. With 24v still applied, move voltmeter leads to T2 and T3. After 5 ± 2 minutes, voltmeter should read 24v, indicating control is functioning normally. If no time delay is encountered or device never times out, change control.

Crankcase Heater

Crankcase heater is a device for keeping compressor oil warm. By keeping oil warm, refrigerant does not migrate to and condense in compressor shell when the compressor is off. This prevents flooded starts which can damage compressor.

On units that have a single-pole contactor, the crankcase heater is wired in parallel with contactor contacts and in series with compressor. (See Fig. 7.) When contacts open, a circuit is completed from line side of contactor, through crankcase heater, through run windings of compressor, and to other side of line. When contacts are closed, there is no circuit through crankcase heater because both leads are connected to same side of line. This allows heater to operate when system is not calling for cooling. The heater does not operate when system is calling for cooling.

power to unit. Remove PTC from unit. Wait at least 10 minutes for PTC to cool to ambient temperature.

Measure resistance of PTC with ohmmeter.

The cold resistance (RT) of any PTC device should be approximately 100-180 percent of device ohm rating.

12.5-ohm PTC = 12.5-22.5 ohm resistance (beige color)

If PTC resistance is appreciably less than rating or more than 200

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Cycle Protector

Bryant thermostats have anti-cycle protection built in to protect the compressor. Should a non-Bryant stat be utilized, it is recommended to add a cycle protector to the system. Solid-state cycle protector protects unit compressor by preventing short cycling. After a system shutdown, cycle protector provides for a 5

±2-minute delay before compressor restarts. On normal start-up, a

5-minute delay occurs before thermostat closes. After thermostat closes, cycle protector device provides a 3-sec delay.

Cycle protector is simple to troubleshoot. Only a voltmeter capable of reading 24v is needed. Device is in control circuit, therefore, troubleshooting is safe with control power (24v) on and high-voltage power off.

Fig. 7 – Wiring for Single-Pole Contactor

The crankcase heater is powered by high-voltage power of unit. Use extreme caution troubleshooting this device with power on. The easiest method of troubleshooting is to apply voltmeter across crankcase heater leads to see if heater has power. Do not touch heater. Carefully feel area around crankcase heater. If warm, crankcase heater is probably functioning. Do not rely on this method as absolute evidence heater is functioning. If compressor has been running, the area will still be warm.

With power off and heater leads disconnected, check across leads with ohmmeter. Do not look for a specific resistance reading. Check for resistance or an open circuit. Change heater if an open circuit is detected.

Time-Delay Relay

The TDR is a solid-state control, recycle delay timer which keeps indoor blower operating for 90 sec after thermostat is satisfied. This delay enables blower to remove residual cooling in coil after compression shutdown, thereby improving efficiency of system. The sequence of operation is that on closure of wall thermostat and at end of a fixed on delay of 1 sec, fan relay is energized. When thermostat is satisfied, an off delay is initiated. When fixed delay of 90 ± 20 sec is completed, fan relay is de-energized and fan motor stops. If wall thermostat closes during this delay, TDR is reset and fan relay remains energized. TDR is a 24v device that operates within a range of 15v to 30v and draws about 0.5 amps. If the blower runs continuously instead of cycling off when the fan switch is set to AUTO, the TDR is probably defective and must be replaced.

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