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Advanced EasyStart Troubleshooting 

 

 

EasyStart is designed for excellent reliability and durability. Every EasyStart is tested on a 

compressor before it leaves Micro-Air to ensure it will work when delivered. This document is provided 
in the event there is a problem with installation or operation, to help determine if EasyStart is the cause 
of the problem. 

This document is separated into sections that guide troubleshooting from new installations to 

existing systems. Understanding the short cycle timer is important to troubleshooting. Read that section 
then jump to the section that applies to your situation. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Note: Some testing in this document involves testing with live AC utility 

power. This power can cause serious or fatal injury if mishandled. This testing 
should be done only by qualified and trained service persons. 

  

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for EASYSTART

Page 1: ...ine if EasyStart is the cause of the problem This document is separated into sections that guide troubleshooting from new installations to existing systems Understanding the short cycle timer is important to troubleshooting Read that section then jump to the section that applies to your situation Note Some testing in this document involves testing with live AC utility power This power can cause se...

Page 2: ... a generator 7 Troubleshooting Previously Working Systems 8 Checking Trouble Lights 8 No trouble lights on 8 Trouble lights are on 9 Trouble light definitions 9 Unexpected current 9 Over current 9 Power interruption Short cycle timer 9 Open compressor overload 9 Stall 9 Wrong line voltage 10 No signal from start winding 10 Testing for a no signal problem 10 Additional power interruption fault info...

Page 3: ...t Most times installers have already checked the wiring several times by the time they read this This section is a comprehensive look at each connection and what to look for to help find what may have been missed during installation Please take the time to consider this a fresh look at what you have already checked 1 Are you powered by a power source that will normally start the compressor We reco...

Page 4: ... stamp a letter on the compressor housing to indicate the connections Use these markings to identify the color wire your compressor uses for the R connection This wire must connect to the brown wire from EasyStart and is usually white in many installations Follow the wire from the compressor to the electrical box and verify that is connects to the brown wire from EasyStart in the electrical box Th...

Page 5: ...se wires connect to start components that are no longer used and must be removed Follow the wires to their end connections If the connection is a spade style connection to a run capacitor or circuit board simply remove the wire If the wire goes to a PTC device then the device will have two wires going into it Follow the second wire and disconnect it from its connector You can remove the PTC comple...

Page 6: ...cuit after the start is complete It does remain active monitoring for faults that could indicate a generator overload If it detects these faults EasyStart will shut down the compressor and wait 5 minutes before restarting These faults are caused by the power source and not by EasyStart Some common causes of generator problems are Obstructed air or fuel filters bad fuel dirty fuel delivery systems ...

Page 7: ... on a reliable source that will run the AC for long enough to get a steady reading That reading should be below the continuous duty rating of your generator Does not run at all on a generator If it does not run at all on a generator but runs fine on shore power here are some possible causes 1 Wiring is not correct Usually the original start components were left connected although other wiring mist...

Page 8: ... start will occur right away Next have a helper apply power while you are touching the compressor Be sure the thermostat is set to turn in the compressor The fan should start and the compressor should operate a few seconds after the fan If the compressor fails to start then look at the trouble lights No trouble lights on If no lights are on or you are getting a stalled compressor indication power ...

Page 9: ...e device or the maximum value calculated during the learning process In many cases re learning EasyStart can clear this problem This can also be caused by a failing compressor poor condenser flow or bad run capacitor Power interruption Short cycle timer In addition to the short cycle delay this indication provides it also provides indication of a short duration power interruption Compressors will ...

Page 10: ...rify there is continuity from the black wire to the orange wire at the wire connection points This connection will give only the very low resistance of the common to start winding connection when it is properly connected The flow of this path is down the orange EasyStart wire to the run capacitor Through the capacitor terminal to the start winding Through the start winding wire to the start windin...

Page 11: ...ption Inverter generators will commonly reduce the output if the generators motor cannot keep up This keeps the motor from stalling but also slows the air conditioner which will trip the breaker or overload when the generator resumes supplying power Be sure all the loads are off in the RV when operating your air conditioner on a limited power source Additional help for generator related issues can...

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