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Manual 2100-522B
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TROUBLESHOOTING  GE  ECM

 MOTORS CONT’D.

Motor

Motor OK when

R > 100k ohm

ECM 2.0

Only remove

Hex Head Bolts

Connector Orientation

Between 4 and 8 o'clock

Drip Loop

Back of

Control

Figure 5

Winding Test

Figure 4

Note:              
Use the shorter 
bolts and 
alignment pin 
supplied when 
replacing an 
ECM 2.0 
control.

Figure 3

ECM 
2.3/2.5

Power Connector
(5-pin)

Control Connector
(16-pin)

Hex-head Screws

Motor Connector
(3-pin)

Motor Connector
(3-pin)

Control Disassembly

Drip Loop

Push until

Latch Seats
Over Ramp

From Motor

Circuit

Board

Replacing ECM Control Module

To replace the control module for the GE variable-speed indoor blower
motor you need to take the following steps:

1. You MUST have the correct replacement module.  The controls are

factory programmed for specific operating modes.  Even though they look
alike, different modules may have completely different functionality.

USING THE WRONG CONTROL MODULE VOIDS ALL PRODUCT
WARRANTIES AND MAY PRODUCE UNEXPECTED RESULTS.

2. Begin by removing AC power from the furnace or air handler being

serviced.  

DO NOT WORK ON THE MOTOR WITH AC POWER

APPLIED.  

To avoid electric shock from the motor’s capacitors, disconnect

power and wait at least 5 minutes before opening motor.

3. It is usually not necessary to remove the motor from the blower

assembly.  However, it is recommended that the whole blower assembly,
with the motor, be removed from the furnace/air handler.  (Follow the
manufacturer’s procedures).  Unplug the two cable connectors to the motor.
There are latches on each connector.  

DO NOT PULL ON THE WIRES.

The plugs remove easily when properly released.

4. Locate the two standard ¼" hex head bolts at the rear of the control

housing (at the back end of the control opposite the shaft end).  

Refer to

Figure 24.  

Remove these two bolts from the motor and control assembly

while holding the motor in a way that will prevent the motor or control
from falling when the bolts are removed.  If an ECM2.0 control is being
replaced (recognized by an aluminum casting rather that a deep-drawn
black steel can housing the electronics), remove only the hex-head bolts.

DO NOT REMOVE THE TORX-HEAD SCREWS.

5. The control module is now free of mechanical attachment to the

motor endshield but is still connected by a plug and three wires inside
the control.  Carefully rotate the control to gain access to the plug at
the control end of the wires.  With thumb and forefinger, reach the
latch holding the plug to the control and release it by squeezing the
latch tab and the opposite side of the connector plug and gently pulling
the plug out of the connector socket in the control.  

DO NOT PULL

ON THE WIRES.  GRIP THE PLUG ONLY.

6. The control module is now completely detached from the motor.

Verify with a standard ohmmeter that the resistance from each motor
lead (in the motor plug just removed) to the motor shell is >100K ohms.

Refer to Figure 25.  

(Measure to unpainted motor end plate.)  If any

motor lead fails this test, do not proceed to install the control module.

THE MOTOR IS DEFECTIVE AND MUST BE REPLACED.

Installing the new control module will cause it to fail also.

7. Verify that the replacement control is correct for your

application.  Refer to the manufacturer's authorized replacement list.

USING THE WRONG CONTROL WILL RESULT IN
IMPROPER OR NO BLOWER OPERATION.

  Orient the control

module so that the 3-wire motor plug can be inserted into the socket in
the control.  Carefully insert the plug and press it into the socket until
it latches.  

A SLIGHT CLICK WILL BE HEARD WHEN

PROPERLY INSERTED.

   Finish installing the replacement control per

one of the three following paragraphs, 8a, 8b or 8c.

8a. 

IF REPLACING AN ECM 2.0 CONTROL

 (control in cast

aluminum can with air vents on the back of the can) 

WITH AN ECM

2.3 CONTROL

 (control containing black potting for water protection in

black deep-drawn steel case with no vents in the bottom of the can),
locate the two through-bolts and plastic tab that are packed with the
replacement control.  Insert the plastic tab into the slot at the perimeter
of the open end of the can so that the pin is located on the inside of the
perimeter of the can.  Rotate the can so that the tab inserts into the tab
locater hole in the endshield of the motor.  Using the two through-bolts
provided with the replacement control, reattach the can to the motor.

THE TWO THROUGH-BOLTS PROVIDED WITH THE
REPLACEMENT ECM 2.3 CONTROL ARE SHORTER THAN
THE BOLTS ORIGINALLY REMOVED FROM THE ECM 2.0
CONTROL AND MUST BE USED IF SECURE ATTACHMENT
OF THE CONTROL TO THE MOTOR IS TO BE ACHIEVED.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BOLTS.

8b. 

IF REPLACING AN ECM 2.3 CONTROL

 

WITH AN ECM 2.3

CONTROL

, the plastic tab and shorter through-bolts are not needed.  The

control can be oriented in two positions 180° apart.  

MAKE SURE THE

ORIENTATION YOU SELECT FOR REPLACING THE
CONTROL ASSURES THE CONTROL'S CABLE CONNECTORS
WILL BE LOCATED DOWNWARD IN THE APPLICATION SO
THAT WATER CANNOT RUN DOWN THE CABLES AND INTO
THE CONTROL.

  Simply orient the new control to the motor's endshield,

insert bolts, and tighten.  

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BOLTS.

8c. 

IF REPLACING AN ECM 2.0 CONTROL WITH AN ECM 2.0

CONTROL 

(It is recommended that ECM 2.3 controls be used for all

replacements), 

the new control must be attached to the motor using

through bolts identical to those removed with the original control.  

DO

NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BOLTS.

9. Reinstall the blower/motor assembly into the HVAC equipment.

Follow the manufacturer's suggested procedures.

10. Plug the 16-pin control plug into the motor.  The plug is keyed.

Make sure the connector is properly seated and latched.

11. Plug the 5-pin power connector into the motor.  Even though the

plug is keyed, 

OBSERVE THE PROPER ORIENTATION.  DO NOT

FORCE THE CONNECTOR.

  It plugs in very easily when properly

oriented.  

REVERSING THIS PLUG WILL CAUSE IMMEDIATE

FAILURE OF THE CONTROL MODULE.

12. Final installation check.  Make sure the motor is installed as follows:

a. Unit is as far INTO the blower housing as possible.
b.Belly bands are not on the control module or covering vent holes.
c. Motor connectors should be oriented between the 4 o’clock and 8

o’clock positions when the blower is positioned in its final
location and orientation.

d.Add a drip loop to the cables so that water cannot enter the motor

by draining down the cables.  

Refer to Figure 26.

The installation is now complete.  Reapply the AC power to the HVAC
equipment and verify that the new motor control module is working
properly.  Follow the manufacturer's procedures for disposition of the old
control module.

Figure 25

Figure 24

Figure 26

Summary of Contents for Q24A1 Installationair conditioner

Page 1: ...g Company Inc Bryan Ohio 43506 Since 1914 Moving ahead just as planned Manual 2100 522B Supersedes 2100 522A File Vol II Tab 14 Date 12 15 11 Models Q24A1 Q30A1 Q36A1 Q42A1 Q48A1 Q60A1 Q TEC SERIES PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...lt In Electric Heat Table 5 Table 2 Electrical Specifications 6 Table 3 Operating Voltage Range 20 Table 4 Wall Thermostats 22 Table 5 Fan Blade Dimensions 37 Table 6 Indoor Blower Performance 37 Table 7 Cooling Pressure 38 Getting Other Information and Publications For more information contact these publishers 3 Q TEC General Information Q TEC Model Nomenclature 4 Shipping Damage 8 Unit Removal F...

Page 3: ...mmer Manual N Air Conditioning Low Pressure Low Velocity ACCA Manual D or Duct System Design Manual Q Winter and Summer Air Conditioning FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THESE PUBLISHERS ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America 1712 New Hampshire Avenue Washington DC 20009 Telephone 202 483 9370 Fax 202 234 4721 ANSI American National Standards Institute 11 West Street 13th Floor New York NY 10036...

Page 4: ...Economizer Not available on dehumidification versions P Commercial Ventilator Motorized w Exhaust Power Return V Commercial Ventilator Motorized w Exhaust Spring Return R Energy Recovery Ventilator w Independent Intake Exhaust Control REVISION VOLTS PHASE A 230 208 60 1 B 230 208 60 3 C 460 60 3 CLIMATE CONTROL2 STANDARD UNITS DEHUMIDIFICATION UNITS X None 2 X None 2 A Electronic Non Prog E Electr...

Page 5: ...0 2 1 V 0 4 2 1 V 8 0 2 3 V 0 8 4 W K H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B H U T B 0 5 0 8 3 6 1 0 9 2 2 1 0 8 3 6 1 0 9 2 2 1 0 6 0 0 5 0 2 0 6 3 5 1 0 0 5 0 2 0 6 3 5 1 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 5 0 2 0 6 3 5 1 0 0 5 0 2 0 9 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 ...

Page 6: ...1 A 0 3 Q 5 0 A 0 1 A 1 8 0 2 0 3 2 1 1 1 5 2 2 3 7 5 5 3 5 3 0 6 8 8 6 0 1 0 1 0 1 Z 0 B 1 A 0 3 Q 6 0 B 9 0 B 2 1 B 3 8 0 2 0 3 2 1 1 1 1 8 1 5 2 4 3 3 4 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 4 0 1 0 1 8 6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Z 0 C 1 A 0 3 Q 6 0 C 9 0 C 2 1 C 3 0 6 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 8 1 3 2 5 1 5 1 0 2 5 2 4 1 4 1 2 1 0 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 0 1 Z 0 A 1 A 6 3 Q 5 0 A 0 1 A 5 1 A 1 8 0 2 0 3 2 1 1 1 2 r o 1 9 2 4 3 8 5 4 8 5 4 5 4 ...

Page 7: ...Manual 2100 522B Page 7 of 38 FIGURE 1 UNIT DIMENSIONS ...

Page 8: ...removed to provide a place to hold the unit The unit can be slid forward on the skid until the front wheels hang over the edge of the skid See Figure 3 B The unit can be tipped forward and slid down the edge of the skid until the front wheels touch the ground See Figure 3 C The wheels will not roll They are shipped from the factory locked so they will not roll The back of the skid will have to be ...

Page 9: ...instructions and any instructions packaged with any separate equipment required to make up the entire air conditioning system should be carefully read before beginning the installation Note particularly Start Procedure and any tags and or labels attached to the equipment While these instructions are intended as a general recommended guide they do not supersede any national and or local codes in an...

Page 10: ...Manual 2100 522B Page 10 of 38 FIGURE 6 DUCTEDAPPLICATION FIGURE 5 INSTALLATION WITH FREE BLOW PLENUM ...

Page 11: ...lly adjustable louvers on the front discharge grille For hot water coil option a QPBHWxx F for free blow or QPBHWxx D for ducted airflow is used When used with a ducted supply a QCX Cabinet Extension can be used to conceal the duct work above the unit to the ceiling This extends 20 above the unit for a total height above the floor of 10 7 8 The unit is equipped with a variable speed indoor blower ...

Page 12: ...m the wall When the side drain is used the plug must be removed and installed in the rear drain outlet The rear drain can be used with wall thickness of up to 10 inches where a water trap can be installed between the unit and the interior wall See Figure 10 The trap cannot extend beyond the edge of the unit or it will interfere with the wall mounting bracket The drain can be routed through the flo...

Page 13: ... REAR DRAIN TOP VIEW WALL MAXIMUM 10 FOR REAR DRAIN COUPLINGS NOT SHOWN BUT RECOMMENDED FOR EASE OF REMOVABILITY FOR SERVICE SLEEVE DRAIN LINE WALL BRACKET UNIT FIGURE 10 STANDARD REAR DRAIN FIGURE 9 OPTIONAL SIDE DRAIN SIDE VIEW INSTALLATION Q TEC UNIT ...

Page 14: ...Manual 2100 522B Page 14 of 38 MIS 2469 DRAIN BOX WALL SLEEVE OVERFLOW TUBE CAULK AROUND TUBE FIGURE 12A ...

Page 15: ...4 PLASTIC PIPE NIPPLE HORIZONTAL TO FLOOR TIGHTEN THREADS SO TEE IS THREADS APPLY TEFLON TAPE TO REAR DRAIN CONNECTION IN Q Tec PRODUCT 1 2 SLIP X 1 2 SLIP X 3 4 NPT TEE SUPPLIED WITH DRAIN BOX KIT PLUG INSTALLED IN SIDE Q Tec DRAIN MIS 2470 FIGURE 12B IMPORTANT ...

Page 16: ...Manual 2100 522B Page 16 of 38 REMOVE KNOCK OUT FOR INDOOR DRAIN HOSE CONNECTOR MIS 2471 FIGURE 12C If Used ...

Page 17: ...DRAIN PAN MOVE HOSE FROM ATTACHMENT IN LOWER DRAIN PAN AND SLIDE ONTO DRAIN BOX BARB FITTING SECURING WITH SUPPLIED CLAMP IF OUTDOOR PAN IS BYPASSED WILL REDUCE RISK OF ALGAE GROWTH IN THE OUTDOOR PAN BUT AT A SLIGHT COOLING PERFORMANCE REDUCTION OF 2 3 FIGURE 12D ...

Page 18: ...lle FIGURE 13A UNIT MOUNTING BOTTOM TRIM PIECE BOTTOM TRIM EXTENSION MOUNTING BRACKET SIDE TRIM 2 PCS SIDE TRIM 2 PCS CABINET SIDE PANEL ENLARGED VIEW OF MOUNTING BRACKET SHOWING SLEEVE TO CABINET ATTACHMENT MOUNTING BRACKET 8 SCREW PROVIDED LIGHT COLOR WALL SLEEVE 10 HEX HEAD SCREW PROVIDED FIGURE 13B UNIT MOUNTING ...

Page 19: ...heck both sides of the unit as it is being rolled to keep it centered in the sleeve Also check the alignment to the mounting brackets This unit must be level from side to side If adjustments are necessary shim up under the rollers with sheets of steel or any substance that is not affected by moisture 5 Make sure the gasket on the rear of the unit is touching the sleeve across the top and down both...

Page 20: ...ith copper wire Each unit and or wiring diagram will be marked Use Copper Conductors Only These instructions MUST BE adhered to Refer to the National Electrical Code NEC for complete current carrying capacity data on the various insulation grades of wiring material All wiring must conform to NEC and all local codes The electrical data lists fuse and wire sizes 75 C copper for all models including ...

Page 21: ... and the C terminal is grounded G terminal or pin 6 of P2 is the fan input If the climate control option is abandoned and connections are made directly to P2 pin 6 of P2 must be energized for proper operation Y1 terminal or pin 7 of P2 is the compressor input W1 terminal or pin 8 of P2 is the fist stage heat R terminal or pin 10 of P2 is 24 VAC hot C terminal or pin 11 of P2 is 24 VAC grounded L t...

Page 22: ...n o N e l b a m m a r g o r P l a n o i t n e v n o C r o P H r e v o e g n a h c l a u n a M r o o t u A 8 5 0 3 0 4 8 1 5 1 1 D 0 2 2 5 H T t a e H e g a t s 2 l o o C e g a t s 2 e l b a m m a r g o r P n o N c i n o r t c e l E l a n o i t n e v n o C r o P H r e v o e g n a h c l a u n a M r o o t u A 6 5 0 3 0 4 8 8 0 0 1 A 2 3 2 7 C r o f D C L h t i w r o s n e S e d i x o i D n o b r a C ...

Page 23: ...rized ventilation options are installed 1 Y2 W1 R C W2 Y1 E 1 2 G Y2 A Y1 W2 C R W1 E 1 G Y2 Y W2 C R W 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 10 F Rc G 2 3 BROWN PURPLE RED WHITE BLUE YELLOW TERMINAL BLOCK 8403 060 1 8403 058 BLACK WHITE BROWN WHITE MIS 2693 ON 15KW MODELS REMOVE JUMPER FOR 2 STAGE ELECTRIC HEAT OPERATION FACTORY INSTALLED JUMPER TH5220D1151 PLUG 2 LOW VOLTAGE FIELD WIRED ORANGE 2 X THERMOSTAT OP...

Page 24: ...tion X or A the CS2000A or other field provided means to control ventilation must be used if any of the motorized ventilation options are installed W1 E 3 Purple L Orange Red White Blue 9 G 6 5 Black White 10 11 8 4102 069 4 R Y1 Plug 2 C W2 1 Yellow 2 12 Brown 7 Y2 Brown White 8403 060 A THERMOSTAT OPTION Pink ...

Page 25: ...8 FIGURE 19 UNIT MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WIRING DIAGRAM D THERMOSTAT OPTION W1 E 8403 060 D THERMOSTAT OPTION Y2 12 Plug 2 Brown G Purple Orange C Blue 9 10 6 5 Black White A 3 11 8 4102 070 4 R Y1 7 Red White W2 1 Yellow 2 Brown White ...

Page 26: ...log Part 8201 062 W1 E Y2 Orange Red White Red Black Blue 9 10 6 Part 8403 060 5 Black White G 3 11 8 4102 071 R Y1 Plug 2 C W2 1 Yellow 12 Purple Brown 7 A Out Part 8403 056 Controller Brown White 2 4 Black White Red White Orange Green Brown Yellow Red White Black White CO2 Controller Temp and Humidity Relay Orange Brown White ...

Page 27: ...tiple leaks and recharges R 410A refrigerant is close to being an azeotropic blend it behaves like a pure compound or single component refrigerant The remaining refrigerant charge in the system may be used after leaks have occurred and then top off the charge by utilizing the pressure charts on the inner control panel cover as a guideline REMEMBER When adding R 410A refrigerant it must come out of...

Page 28: ...revent compressor damage due to phase reversal The phase monitor in this unit is equipped with two LEDs If the Y signal is present at the phase monitor and phases are correct the green LED will light and the compressor contactor is allowed to energize If phases are reversed the red fault LED will be lit and compressor operation is inhibited If a fault condition occurs reverse two of the supply lea...

Page 29: ... lockout Regardless the state of the low pressure switch the contactor will reenergize after the delay on make time delay has expired If the low pressure switch remains open or opens again for longer than 120 seconds the unit will go into manual lockout condition and the alarm relay circuit will energize Recycling the wall thermostat resets the manual lockout Alarm Relay Output Alarm terminal is o...

Page 30: ...he mist eliminator be inspected annually and serviced as required The mist eliminator can be inspected from the outside of the building by looking through the outdoor grille The mist eliminator can be serviced from the outside by using a vacuum cleaner The outdoor grille must be removed Use the vacuum to remove dirt and debris from the surface of the mist eliminator If additional cleaning is requi...

Page 31: ... the unit The mist eliminator must be raised up and the bottom can be pulled toward the front of the unit and removed The mist eliminator can be seen through the opening in the back of the unit The mist eliminator must be raised up and the bottom can be pulled toward the front of the unit and removed Q TEC ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR Option Before starting make sure that the power has been turned o...

Page 32: ...Manual 2100 522B Page 32 of 38 FIGURE 21 FRESH AIR DAMPER REMOVAL MOUNTING SCREW ...

Page 33: ...Manual 2100 522B Page 33 of 38 FIGURE 22 QERV REMOVAL MOUNTING SCREWS FRONT FILL LOWER BLOWER ASSEMBLY POWER CONNECTOR POWER CONNECTORS ...

Page 34: ...0 ppm See Figure 23 PRESSURE SERVICE PORTS High and low pressure service ports are installed on all units so that the system operating pressures can be observed Pressure curves can be found later in the manual covering all models on both cooling and heating cycles It is imperative to match the correct pressure curve to the unit by model number Upper and lower service doors must be attached to obta...

Page 35: ... it s air noise cabinet duct or motor noise interview customer if necessary Air noise High static creating high blower speed Is airflow set properly Does removing filter cause blower to slow down Check filter Use low pressure drop filter Check correct duct restrictions Symptom Cause Procedure Noisy blower or cabinet Check for loose blower housing panels etc High static creating high blower speed C...

Page 36: ...n Refer to the manufacturer s authorized replacement list USING THE WRONG CONTROL WILL RESULT IN IMPROPER OR NO BLOWER OPERATION Orient the control module so that the 3 wire motor plug can be inserted into the socket in the control Carefully insert the plug and press it into the socket until it latches A SLIGHT CLICK WILL BE HEARD WHEN PROPERLY INSERTED Finish installing the replacement control pe...

Page 37: ...rigerant listed on the serial plate AHRI capacity and efficiency ratings were determined by testing with this refrigerant charge quantity The following pressure tables show nominal pressures for the units Since many installation specific situations can affect the pressure readings this information should only be used by certified technicians as a guide for evaluating proper system performance They...

Page 38: ... 1 4 5 4 6 3 1 1 8 4 7 3 1 8 0 5 9 3 1 4 3 5 0 4 1 1 6 5 B D 0 8 B W 7 6 e d i S w o L e d i S h g i H 0 2 1 6 5 3 6 2 1 3 8 3 2 3 1 1 1 4 7 3 1 9 3 4 1 4 1 0 4 4 5 4 1 3 9 4 7 4 1 1 2 5 9 4 1 8 4 5 0 5 1 5 7 5 B D 5 8 B W 2 7 e d i S w o L e d i S h g i H 4 2 1 8 6 3 0 3 1 6 9 3 7 3 1 5 2 4 2 4 1 4 5 4 6 4 1 2 8 4 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 5 1 9 3 5 4 5 1 7 6 5 5 5 1 5 9 5 1 A 2 4 Q B D 5 7 B W 2 6 e d i S w...

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