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IX. Trouble-Shooting

Each Kooltronic Air Conditioner is engineered for performance and built for reliability. They are designed to
require no routine maintenance other than the cleaning of ambient air filters. If your air conditioner
should require service, we have compiled a trouble-shooting chart to assist your service personnel.
If additional assistance is required contact Kooltronic at (609) 466-3400

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Problem

Cause

Solution

Unit not Cooling

No Power

Check Power Source and
Electrical Connections

Loss of Refrigerant

Locate and repair leak

Evaporator or Condenser

Replace Motor, Capacitor or

Blower not operating

entire Assembly

Filter clogged

Clean or replace Filter

Clogged Evaporator or

Clean Coil

Condenser Coil

Low Temperature Control

Lower setting until unit starts

(Thermostat) improperly set

Low Temperature Control

Replace Thermostat or Relay

(Thermostat) defective

when applicable

Failed Compressor

Replace Compressor

Ice on Evaporator Coil

Insufficient Heat Load or Unit

Contact Kooltronic

Oversized for Application

Failed Evaporator Blower

Replace Evaporator Blower
Motor or Assembly

Clogged Evaporator Coil

Clean Coil

Condensate draining

Enclosure not properly sealed

Check and seal all openings

continuously

Excessive opening of Enclosure

Eliminate the frequency of
door opening

Excessive vibration

Defective Motor in Blower

Replace Motor

Defective Wheel in Blower

Replace Wheel

Compressor Loose

Tighten Mounting Bolts

Compressor Inoperative

Low line Voltage

Check Nameplate Voltage
against supply

Loss of Compressor Oil

Replace Compressor

Loss of Refrigerant

Locate and repair leak

Failed Compressor Capacitor

Replace Capacitor

Thermal Overload

Contact Kooltronic

Power interruptions

Allow Compressor time to reset

Refrigerant or Oil leaks

Crack or pin hole in tubing or

Replace tubing or rebraze joint

brazed joint

Condensate on the outside Insufficient Heat Load or Unit

Contact Kooltronic

surface of the Enclosure

oversized for application

Summary of Contents for Advantage K2A3C5RP36R

Page 1: ...RTANT THAT THIS MANUAL BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THOROUGHLY KOOLTRONIC INC 30 Pennington Hopewell Road Pennington NJ 08534 609 466 3400 FAX 609 466 1114 www kooltronic com ADVANTAGE RP36 SERIES 900 039 33 1 19 CDR 20131 Find additional information on this model at kooltronic com or use the Technical Documents QR code below Technical Documents ...

Page 2: ... page of the Kooltronic website I Introduction Kooltronic Air Conditioners are designed to provide a cool dehumidified environment for your electronic components There are models to fit virtually all sizes and shapes of electronic enclosures in capacities ranging from 1 000 to 30 000 BTU H Our closed loop design also ensures that your components will not be exposed to hot dirty operating condition...

Page 3: ...s prior to operating in order to allow the compressor oil to drain to the compressor sump area CAUTION 3 Before operating this unit all electrical wiring must be checked to assure the proper connection to the correct power source Minimum circuit ampacity should be at least 125 of the amperage found on the nameplate for the corresponding voltage Do not exceed the maximum fuse size found on the name...

Page 4: ...y Use of incorrect type or amount of refrigerant will adversely affect performance and may damage the unit r Make sure that these parameters are met Failure to do so may result in permanent damage to the unit ALL MOTORS ARE THERMALLY PROTECTED VIOLATES WARRANTY UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR MODIFICATION SERVICE AIR FILTER REGULARLY OUTDOOR USE COMPARTMENT ONLY NEMA EEMAC UL50 BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIE...

Page 5: ... ambient air by the condenser blower If latent heat exceeds 25 of the total cooling capacity excess condensate is released to the ambient through the drain tube The heat removed through the evaporator coil is transferred by the compressed refrigerant to the condenser coil Ambient air or water is then passed through the condenser coil where it absorbs the heat and is then discharged to the environm...

Page 6: ...need for cooling 5 Turn electrical power on 6 Verify that the evaporator fan or blower is running 7 The compressor should start On units equipped with a Compressor Short Cycle Protector the compressor will have a delayed start of three 3 minutes from the time power is applied to the unit 8 Verify that the condenser blower or fan is running Note The start of the condenser fan or blower will be dela...

Page 7: ...n nuts securely 5 Route the power cord through the top cut out in your cabinet Mount the unit to the M TAB by sliding the slots located on the front panel on the hooks of the M TAB 6 Tighten two screws on the bottom of the unit and seal the unit against the enclosure 7 Attach overflow drain hose supplied to the drain exit in bottom of the unit CAUTION If the Air Conditioner is mounted to the cabin...

Page 8: ... 01 355 8 9 41 238 9 Drawings and Dimensions RP36 SERIES Dimensions inches are for reference only and are subject to change GA00375A Rev A FILTERED CONDENSER AIR INLET Ambient Air In CONDENSER OUTLET Warm Ambient Air Out WARM AIR RETURN FROM ENCLOSURE COOL AIR OUTLET TO ENCLOSURE 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 9: ...perate at 100V 50 Hz or 200V 50 Hz respectively No transformer is required Major Component Replacements KA4C_RP36R K2A4C_RP36R Part Part Number Part Number Compressor 0665 103 0665 106 Compressor Capacitor N A N A Condenser Blower Motor 0261 08 0261 54 Condenser Blower Motor Capacitor 0452 03 0452 03 Condenser Blower Assembly 200047 00 42 200047 00 43 Evaporator Blower Motor 0261 120 0261 121 Evap...

Page 10: ...n and off Continued operation under these conditions will cause damage shorten compressor life and void the warranty A Filter Removal and Service Kooltronic Air Conditioners feature an easily removable inlet filter to facilitate necessary cleaning CAUTION 1 Loosen the screw on the bottom of the filter holder 2 Push the filter holder forward and move it down 3 Remove the filter from the filter hold...

Page 11: ... bypass valve fails it is strongly recommended that the Air Conditioner be returned to Kooltronic for service D Refrigerant Loss Kooltronic Air Conditioners are subjected to a series of tests to detect refrigerant leaks during and after manufacture It is possible that shipping or other damage or microscopic leaks over a long period may result in the need for replenishment of refrigerant charge Whe...

Page 12: ... applicable Failed Compressor Replace Compressor Ice on Evaporator Coil Insufficient Heat Load or Unit Contact Kooltronic Oversized for Application Failed Evaporator Blower Replace Evaporator Blower Motor or Assembly Clogged Evaporator Coil Clean Coil Condensate draining Enclosure not properly sealed Check and seal all openings continuously Excessive opening of Enclosure Eliminate the frequency of...

Page 13: ...received by customer Number of parts to be returned Product description model and serial number Reason for return Action requested Contact name telephone FAX numbers and e mail address Pack unit in a suitable container for shipment preferably the original packaging if available All Air Conditioners must be returned in an upright position properly secured to a pallet Improper packaging may void war...

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