CHART 8 - UNIT NOT RUNNING OPTIMALLY

Outdoor coil clean?

No

Clean coil. Problem

No

 

persists?

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Indoor filter clean?

No

Clean filter. Problem

No

 

persists?

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Check indoor fan

No

Replace indoor fan

 

motor

 

motor.

 

Yes

Problem solved

Problem solved

38/40MVC, MVQ

Connect gauges to unit. Pressures ok?

No

Suction and head equal?

Yes

Check compressor

Yes Check application limits.

No

Normal suction,

 

high head?

Yes

Non condensables in sys. Pump down and recharge unit

No

High head, high

No

suction?

 

Yes

Unit is overcharged. Reclaim charge and weigh in correct charge

High head, low suction?

Yes

See note below*

*Restriction in system. Check capillary tube, check for moisture, and check for damage to liquid line between indoor and outdoor units.

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Carrier 38MVQ, 40MVC, 38MVC, 40MVQ service manual Chart 8 Unit not Running Optimally

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