Friedrich SV08A10, SV12A10, SV10A10 manual Complaint Cause Remedy

COMPLAINT	CAUSE	REMEDY
Compressor will not run,	Thermostat	Check the position of knob If not at the coldest
but fan motor runs.		setting, advance the knob to this setting and restart
		unit.
		Check continuity of the thermostat. Replace
		thermostat if circuit is open.
	Capacitor (Discharge	Check the capacitor.
	capacitor before servicing.)	Replace if not within ±10% of manufacturers rating.
		Replace if shorted, open, or damaged.
	Compressor	Check the compressor for open circuit or ground. If
		open or grounded, replace the compressor.
	Overload	Check the compressor overload, if externally
		mounted. Replace if open. (If the compressor
		temperature is high, remove the overload, cool it,
		and retest.)
Compressor cycles on	Voltage	Check the voltage.
overload.		If not within limits, call an electrician.
	Overload	Check overload, if externally mounted.
		Replace if open. (If the compressor temperature is
		high, remove the overload, cool, and retest.)
Compressor cycles on	Fan motor	If not running, determine the cause. Replace if
overload.		required.
	Condenser air flow	Remove the cabinet. inspect the interior surface of
	restriction	the condenser; if restricted, clean carefully with a
		vacuum cleaner (do not damage fins) or brush.
		Clean the interior base before reassembling.
	Condenser fins (damaged)	If condenser fins are closed over a large area on the
		coil surface, head pressures will increase, causing
		the compressor to overload. Straighten the fins or
		replace the coil.
Compressor cycles on	Capacitor	Test capacitor.
overload.	Wiring	Check the terminals. If loose, repair or replace.
	Refrigerating system	Check the system for a restriction.
Insufficient cooling or	Air filter	If restricted, clean or replace.
heating
	Exhaust damper door	Close if open.
	Unit undersized	Determine if the unit is properly sized for the area to
		be cooled.
Excessive noise	Blower or fan	Check the set screw or clamp. If loose or missing,
		correct. If the blower or fan is hitting air guide,
		rearrange the air handling parts.
	Copper tubing	Remove the cabinet carefully and rearrange tubing
		not to contact cabinet, compressor, shroud, and
		barrier.

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