Portable Dehumidifier with | Heat Controller, Inc. |
6.3.5 Abnormal noise
Check whether the lines are vibrating or coming into contact with other lines or compressor
Check whether the noise is from inside the line.
6.3.6 Complaint and remedy
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| Transformer (Discharge | Check resistance between the two input/output lines on | |
No display or any button | transformer before | transformer. Replace the transformer if either of the input/ | |
testing) | output is open or the transformer is damaged. | ||
failure. | |||
Display board or main | Replace the display board if it is +5V or else replace the | ||
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| PCB failure. | main PCB. | |
| No power | Check voltage at electrical outlet. Correct if none. | |
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| Power supply cord | Check voltage at the power cord terminal on Main PCB. | |
| Replace the power cord if no voltage. | ||
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| Transformer (Discharge | Check resistance between the two input/output lines on | |
| transformer before | transformer. Replace the transformer if either of the input/ | |
| testing) | output is open or the transformer is damaged. | |
Fan motor will not run. | Wire disconnected or | Reconnect wire. Refer to wiring diagram for terminal | |
connection loose | identification. Repair or replace loose terminal. | ||
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| Main PCB failure | Select fan speed and check the voltage of P1, P2 on main | |
| PCB. Replace the main PCB if no voltage. | ||
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| Capacitor (Discharge | Test capacitor. Replace if not within 10% of manufacturer’s | |
| capacitor before testing) | rating. Replace if shorted, open or damaged. | |
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| Fan blade hitting shroud or blower hitting scroll. Realign | |
| Will not rotate | assembly. Check fan motor bearings. Replace the motor if | |
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| motor shaft does not rotate. | |
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| Check voltage. Call an electrician if not with in limits. | |
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| Test capacitor. Replace if not within 10% of manufacturer’s | |
Fan motor runs intermittently | Revolves on over load. | rating. Replace if shorted, open or damaged. | |
Check bearings. Replace the motor if the fan blade can’t | |||
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| rotate freely. | |
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| Pay attention to any change from high speed to low speed. | |
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| Replace the motor if the speed does not change. | |
Excessive noise | Copper tubing | Remove the cabinet and carefully rearrange tubing not to | |
contact cabinet, compressor, shroud and/or barrier. | |||
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| The amount of the refrigerant is too much, making the | |
| Refrigerant | compressor load too big. Recycle and recharge the | |
Stops instantly after startup. |
| refrigerant after checking the charge amount. | |
| Compressor | The compressor overheated. Replace. |
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