4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

In general, possible trouble is classified in two kinds.

The one is called Starting Failure which is caused from an electrical defect, and the other is ineffective Air Conditioning caused by a defect in the refrigeration circuit and/or improper application.

Unit runs but poor cooling.

Ineffective Cooling

Check cold air circulation for smooth flow.

Dirty indoor coil (Heat exchanger)

Malfunction of fan

Clogged air filter

Obstruction at air outlet

Correct above problem

Check clogging in refrigera- tion system.

Repair clogging in refrigera- tion system.

Check outdoor coil

(heat exchanger) & the fan operation.

Check for gas leakage.

Repair gas leak.

Replace unit if the unit is beyond repair.

Satisfactory operation with temperature difference of inlet & outlet air ; 44~50° F(7~10° C)

Check heat load increase.

Clean condenser.

Not on separate circuit.

Check inside gas pressure.

Adjustment of refrigerant charge.

Malfunction of compressor.

Replacement of compressor.

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