Carrier 48/50AJ specifications Cooling Service Analysis, Problem Solution Compressor does not RUN

Transducer Troubleshooting — On 48/50AJ,AK, AW,AY units, the electronic control uses 2 suction pressure transducers to measure the suction pressure of circuits A and B. The pressure/voltage characteristics of these transducers are in shown in Tables 101 and 102. On 48/50A2,A3,A4,A5 units, the electronic control uses 4 pressure transducers to measure

the suction and discharge pressure of circuits A and B. The pressure/voltage characteristics of these transducers are shown in Tables 103 and 104. The accuracy of these transducers can be verified by connecting an accurate pressure gage to the sec- ond refrigerant port in the suction line.

Table 94 — Cooling Service Analysis

	PROBLEM		SOLUTION
COMPRESSOR DOES NOT RUN
Active Alarm		Check active alarms using local display.
Contactor Open
1.	Power off.	1.	Restore power.
2.	Fuses blown in field power circuit.	2.	After finding cause and correcting, replace with correct size fuse.
3.	No control power.	3.	Check secondary fuse(s); replace with correct type and size.
4.	Compressor circuit breaker tripped.		Replace transformer if primary windings receiving power.
		4.	Check for excessive compressor current draw. Reset breaker;
5.	Safety device lockout circuit active.		replace if defective.
		5.	Reset lockout circuit at circuit breaker.
6.	High-pressure switch open.	6.	Check for refrigerant overcharge, obstruction of outdoor airflow, air
			in system or whether compressor discharge valve is fully open. Be
7.	Loose electrical connections.		sure outdoor fans are operating correctly.
		7.	Tighten all connections.
Contactor Closed
1.	Compressor leads loose.	1.	Check connections.
2.	Motor windings open.	2.	See compressor service literature.
3.	Single phasing.	3.	Check for blown fuse. Check for loose connection at compressor
4. ASTP activated (48/50A2,A3,A4,A5 only)			terminal.
		4.	Allow 30 to 120 minutes for cool down. See Compressor Safeties
			section on page 39.
COMPRESSOR STOPS ON HIGH PRESSURE
Outdoor Fan On
1.	High-pressure switch faulty.	1.	Replace switch.
2.	Airflow restricted.	2.	Remove obstruction.
3.	Air recirculating.	3.	Clear airflow area.
4.	Noncondensables in system.	4.	Purge and recharge as required.
5.	Refrigerant overcharge.	5.	Purge as required.
6.	Line voltage incorrect.	6.	Consult power company.
7.	Refrigerant system restrictions.	7.	Check or replace filter drier, expansion valve, etc. Check that
8.	Fan running in reverse direction.		compressor discharge valve is fully open.
		8.	Correct wiring.
Outdoor Fan Off
1.	Fan slips on shaft.	1.	Tighten fan hub setscrews.
2.	Motor not running.	2.	Check power and capacitor.
3.	Motor overload open.	3.	Check overload rating. Check for fan blade obstruction.
4.	Motor burned out.	4.	Replace motor.
COMPRESSOR CYCLES ON LOW PRESSURE
Indoor-Air Fan Running
1.	Filter drier plugged.	1.	Replace filter drier.
2.	Expansion valve power head defective.	2.	Replace power head.
3.	Low refrigerant charge.	3.	Add charge.
4.	Faulty pressure transducer.	4.	Check that pressure transducer is connected and secured to suc-
			tion line. If still not functioning, replace transducer.
Airflow Restricted
1.	Coil iced up.	1.	Check refrigerant charge.
2.	Coil dirty.	2.	Clean coil fins.
3.	Air filters dirty.	3.	Clean or replace filters.
4.	Dampers closed.	4.	Check damper operation and position.
Indoor-Air Fan Stopped
1.	Electrical connections loose.	1.	Tighten all connections.
2.	Fan relay defective.	2.	Replace relay.
3.	Motor overload open.	3.	Power supply.
4.	Motor defective.	4.	Replace motor.
5.	Fan belt broken or slipping.	5.	Replace or tighten belt.

LEGEND

ASTP — Advanced Scroll Temperature Protection

VFD — Variable Frequency Drive

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