Haier BC-117A Series, Service Manual

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Analysis of Trouble
In case the compressor cannot be started, this will generally exhibit in the
power supply circuit, for instance, power failure, poor contact of switch, and
blown fuse. Make a comprehensive analysis of these phenomena, fine out its
real cause and take correct measures to remove this trouble.
Remedy
a) Check the input power circuit to see whether where is voltage of the
power supply, namely, the circuit which is connected to the knife switch.
This can be determined with an avometer or a test pencil. If a blown fuse is
found, ascertain and remove its cause, then replace it with a new one of the
same specifications.
b) Check the compressor accessories, including its thermal protector and
relay. In case the thermal protector is damaged, the compressor cannot be
powered on. If the relay is out of order, the motor will not run and hum sound
can be heard from it after the compressor is turned on, in that case, shut it
down immediately, otherwise, the motor windings will be burned out in case
this condition lasts longer.
c) Check the relay contacts and plugs to see if they are perfect and work
reliably. Poor contact may cause the motor not running or humming.
2) Check the circuit voltage to see whether it is normal.
Analysis of trouble
If the circuit voltage is obviously lower than its rated value, it will be difficult
to start the motor, and a hum sound can be heard from it.
Remedy
Measure the voltage with a voltmeter, if it is really too low, give directions
to the user for buying a stabilizer so as to step up the voltage, thus normal
operation can be achieved.
3) Check the thermal relay to see whether its contacts are closed.
Analysis of Trouble
The contacts of thermal relay sometimes may be open due to the leakage
of temperature sensing agent from the temperature sensor.
Remedy
Remove the relay cover to check up its contacts, if they are open, this
means that the original setting is not properly set or temperature sensing
agent has leaked out of the temperature sensor. Try to turn the adjusting stem
of this value in the direction of the lower temperature graduation, then check
the contacts to see whether they are closed. If they are still not closed,
dismantle the temperature sensing disc and then immerse it into warm water
to see whether the contacts actuate, if not, it can be preliminarily determine
that temperature sensing agent has leaked out, and it must be replaced with
a new thermostat.
4) Motor troubles and other electric faults
a) Motor windings have been burned or short-circuited between turns
Maintenance Service and Trouble Shooting