TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

TO CORRECT

 

Defective switch (On-Off).

Check continuity across terminals 2 and 3.

 

Fan capacitor open.

Check by substituting a known good capacitor of the

 

same rating.

 

 

FAN MOTOR DOES

Inoperative fan motor.

Direct test fan motor.

NOT RUN.

Incorrect wiring of fan circuit.

Connect per wiring diagram.

 

Relay open.

Replace Relay.

 

Check for seized motor bearings.

Rotate by hand, add oil, if noisy, replace.

 

Bound fan blade or blower wheel.

Adjust for proper clearance.

 

 

 

SWITCH (ON-OFF)

 

 

DOES NOT CUT

Selector Switch Relay

Replace selector switch. Replace relay.

FAN MOTOR OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor installation.

Refer to Installation Instructions for proper installation.

 

Fan blade striking chassis.

Adjust motor mount to attain proper fan blade and

 

blower wheel clearance.

 

 

NOISY AND/OR

Compressor vibrating.

Check for deteriorated compressor grommets, or

VIBRATION.

missing mounting parts.

 

 

Loose cabinet parts, improperly

 

 

mounted components, tubing

Adjust and tighten as required.

 

rubbing.

 

 

 

 

 

Evaporator drain pan

Clean obstructed drain trough.

 

overfl owing.

 

 

WATER LEAKS

Condensation forming on bottom

Evaporator drain pan broken or cracked. Reseal or

INTO ROOM.

of base pan.

replace.

 

Water dripping from discharge

Dirty evaporator coil, or extremely high humidity

 

air grilles.

conditions. Clean coil with steam or detergent.

 

 

 

 

Evaporator drain pan cracked or

Repair and clean, or replace as required.

 

obstructed.

 

 

Water in center section of base

Remove condenser shroud, Clean and remove old

OUTSIDE WATER

sealer from base pan and shroud. Apply new sealer,

pan (compressor area).

LEAKS.

reinstall and check.

 

 

Dirty Condenser coil.

Clean with steam or detergent.

 

Fan blade and slinger ring

Adjust fan blade to 1/2" clearance from condenser coil.

 

improperly positioned.

 

 

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