Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

Verify proper rotation; if

 

Pump is running in reverse.

incorrect, see Changing

 

Rotation Direction on Page

 

 

 

 

25 for more information.

Pump pressure is too low.

 

Clean the system. You may

 

also have to pull the pump

 

 

 

Check for foreign matter.

and inspect the impeller.

 

Check for foam in the water

 

 

 

 

circuit; add anti-foam if

 

 

needed.

 

 

Isolate evaporator, thaw out,

Process water pressure low,

 

check for leaks. Check

Evaporator frozen.

coolant solution. Coolant

pressure at pump high.

solution should be good for at

 

 

 

least 10ºF (6ºC) below

 

 

leaving water temperature.

 

Restricted condenser air flow.

Clean air filters, clean

 

condenser, check water flow.

 

 

 

Refrigerant not feeding.

Check superheat on

 

expansion valve.

 

 

 

Improper water/glycol

Make sure that coolant

 

mixture protection is right for

 

solution.

Unit runs continuously, but

the process.

 

not enough cooling

Poor heat transfer in

Backflush and clean

power.

evaporator.

evaporator.

 

Unit low on refrigerant.

Call service.

 

Low water flow through

Increase flow to design flow

 

evaporator.

of 2.4 gpm/ton.

 

Inefficient compressor.

Call service.

 

Unit under-sized for

Call sales representative.

 

application.

 

 

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SSC Series Central Chilling Stations

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