Table 41 — Troubleshooting
SYMPTOMS | CAUSE | REMEDY | |
Cooler Circulating Pump Does | Power line open | Reset circuit breaker. | |
Not Run |
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Control fuse or circuit breaker open | Check control circuit for ground or short. Reset breaker and | ||
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| replace fuse. | |
| Tripped power breaker | Check the controls. Find the cause of trip and reset breaker. | |
| 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. | |
| Pump motor defective | Check motor winding for open or short. | |
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| Replace compressor if necessary. | |
| Pump seized | Replace pump. | |
Compressor Cycles | Low refrigerant charge | Repair leak and recharge. | |
Off on Loss of Charge |
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Compressor Cycles Off on Cooler | Thermistor failure | Replace thermistor. | |
Freeze Protection |
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System load was reduced faster than controller could | Unit will restart after fluid temperature rises back into the | ||
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| remove stages | control band. Avoid rapidly removing system load. | |
Compressor Shuts Down on | Replace control. | ||
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Noncondensables in system | Evacuate and recharge. | ||
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| Condenser dirty | Clean condenser. | |
| Fans not operating | 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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| Partially plugged or plugged expansion valve or filter drier | Clean or replace as needed. | |
| Defective insulation | Replace or repair as needed. | |
| Damaged compressor | Check compressor and replace if necessary. | |
Unusual or Loud System | Piping vibration | Support piping as required. | |
Noises |
| Check for loose pipe connections or damaged compressor | |
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| 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 | Restricted filter drier | Replace filter drier. | |
Frosted Suction Line | Expansion valve admitting excess refrigerant (note: this is a | Replace valve if defective. | |
| normal condition for brine applications) |
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| Stuck EXV | Replace valve if defective. | |
Improper charging | Make sure a full quantity of fluid is flowing through the cooler | ||
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| while charging, and suction pressure in cooler is equal to or | |
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| greater than pressure corresponding to 32 F (0° C). | |
| System not drained for winter shutdown | Recommended that system be filled with an appropriate gly- | |
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| col mixture to prevent freezing of pumps and fluid tubing. | |
| Loose Thermistor | Verify thermistors are fully inserted in wells. |
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