Troubleshooting

5.0TROUBLESHOOTING

Table 23 Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Remedy

 

No power to unit

Check voltage at input terminal block.

 

 

Check for 24VAC ±2VAC at control connections 1 & 2. If

 

 

no voltage, check control setting requires cooling. If there

Unit will not start

Compressor contactor not pulling in

is voltage, lockout relay may be energized. Check for

 

24VAC at control connections 2 & 3. If there is voltage,

 

 

see compressor high-discharge pressure/lockout relay.

 

Control voltage circuit breaker (at

 

 

transformer in evaporator module)

Locate short and reset circuit breaker.

 

open

 

 

Short cycle prevention control

Control software delays compressor 3 minutes from stop

 

to start.

 

 

 

 

Check for 24VAC ±2VAC at control connections 2 & 3.

 

Compressor high discharge

Remove 24VAC signal at Connection 2 by turning indoor

 

unit control off, then back on, or by raising the setpoint to

 

pressure/ lockout relay

 

remove the cab for cooling, then resetting to re-establish

 

 

 

 

operation.

High discharge

Insufficient air flow across

Check fan operation. Remove debris from coil and air

condenser coil

inlets.

pressure

High refrigerant charge

Check refrigerant charge.

 

Low discharge pressure

Faulty head pressure control valve

Replace if defective.

Compressor rotation in reverse

Check for proper power phase wiring to unit and to

 

direction

compressor motor.

 

Insufficient refrigerant in system

Check for leaks; repair and add refrigerant.

Low suction pressure /

Plugged filter drier

Replace filter drier.

 

Reset expansion valve for 10-15°F (5.6 to 8.4°C)

compressor cycling

Improper superheat adjustment

superheat at evaporator.

 

 

 

Defective liquid line solenoid valve

Check valve and coil; replace if necessary.

 

Defective liquid line solenoid valve

Check valve and coil; replace if necessary.

 

Plugged filter drier

Check pressure drop across filter drier. Replace filter

Low compressor

drier.

 

capacity/ no cooling

 

Check for normal system operating pressures. Refer to

 

Low refrigerant charge

abnormal pressure causes if applicable. Check for leaks.

 

Proper refrigerant charge is very important at low ambient

 

 

 

 

operation.

 

Loose compressor or piping

Tighten clamps.

Compressor noisy

support

 

Compressor rotation in reverse

Check for proper power phase wiring to unit and to

 

 

direction

compressor motor.

Pipe Rattle

Loose pipe connections

Check pipe connections.

Compressor running hot

Compression ratio too high

Check for normal system operating pressures. Refer to

abnormal pressure causes if applicable.

 

 

 

High discharge pressure

Check for blocked condenser fan or coil.

 

High suction temperature

Check expansion valve and hot gas bypass valve setting.

Compressor motor

Check liquid quenching valve operation.

 

protectors tripping or

 

 

Loose power or control circuit

Check all power and control circuit connections.

cycling

wiring connection

 

 

Defective motor

Check for motor ground or short. Replace compressor if

 

either condition is found.

 

 

 

Low line voltage

Check line voltage and determine location of voltage drop.

Compressor cycles on

Compressor motor defective

Check for motor winding short or ground.

locked rotor

 

 

Single phasing

Check voltage across all 3 legs at contactor. Correct

 

source of problem.

 

 

 

Check control panel for welded

 

Motor burnout

contactor contacts or welded

Replace defective components.

 

overload contacts.

 

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