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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

VERIFICATION

SOLUTION

Low Suction Pressure

Check blower motor as described on

If defective, replace motor.

page 23 in this manual.

Check that filter in return air box is 

Clean air filter.

clean.

Check system refrigerant charge.

Charge to proper subcooling accord-
ing to manufacturer’s instructions.

Check for dirty evaporator coil.

Clean evaporator coil.

High Suction Pressure

Check for air bubbles in system Charge 

to proper subcooling accord-

refrigerant.

ing to condensing unit manufactur-
er’s instructions. Install sight glass
near indoor unit and monitor.

Check calculated heat gain to be 

Take necessary action.

sure that equipment is sized properly.

Check for obstructions near

Remove obstructions.

condensing unit which could cause
recirculation of air.

Low Head Pressure

Check system refrigerant charge.

Charge to proper subcooling
according to condensing unit 
manufacturer’s instructions.

Check calculated heat gain to be sure 

Take necessary action.

that equipment is sized properly.

High Head Pressure

Check condenser fan motor accord-

If defective, replace fan motor.

ing to condensing unit manufacturer’s
instructions.

Check for dirty condensing unit coil.

Clean condensing unit coil.

Check system refrigerant charge.

Charge to proper subcooling 
according to condensing unit 
manufacturer’s instructions.

Check for dirty evaporator coil.

Clean evaporator coil.

Check for obstructions near

Remove obstructions.

condensing unit which could cause
recirculation of air.

Check for restricted liquid lines.

Remove restrictions and kinks from 
lines.

Distribution System Air Leaks

Check all joints in air distribution 

Make sure all joints are air tight.

system.

Verify static pressure as described 
on page 23 in this manual.

CONDITION: ESP-V & CONDENSING UNITS RUN, BUT COOLING INSUFFICIENT

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Summary of Contents for ESPV2-109

Page 1: ...FAX 905 672 2883 COPYRIGHT 1999 Central Air Conditioning Series 2 to 5 Tons Fan Coil Unit Air Supply Components MODEL ESP V SYSTEM INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL ESPV2 109 W30 WG0134 01 SEC...

Page 2: ...nstallation must conform to the require ments of the local authority having jurisdiction or in the absence of such requirements to the National Board of Fire Underwriters regulations Fan coil unit mee...

Page 3: ...10 X 10 O D fiberboard duct component for use with ESP 4860V unit installations not shown SUPPLY TUBING SPC 25 100 Flexible insulated 2 I D and 31 4 O D Each section is 100 feet long R6 SUPPLY TUBING...

Page 4: ...ON ONE SIDE 30 MAX OF CAPACITY MINIMUM 24 MINIMUM 24 FIGURE 1 3 USE OF TEES For systems designed with a bullhead tee installed as on Unit No 1 Figure 1 3 the best results are obtained if not more tha...

Page 5: ...the soffit area above kitchen cabinets see Figure 1 5 and in the top portion of closets see Figure 1 6 Terminators should always be out of normal traffic patterns to prevent discharge air from blowin...

Page 6: ...he layout of the plenum duct supply tubing refrigerant lines and con densate drain line When installing the unit above a finished ceiling or living space install a secondary drain pan Always follow lo...

Page 7: ...gs will accomodate the return air box with sufficient frame lip to cover the opening See Figure 2 5 Where joists are 16 on center the return air box should fit between successive joists Where joists r...

Page 8: ...el NOTICE Allow space on sides for servicing Attach vibration isolation pads supplied inside fan coil unit to platform top as shown in Figure 2 7 Place the unit on the fully prepared platform Do not s...

Page 9: ...condensate trap are provided in a separate bag with fan coil unit see Fig 2 8 and should be cemented together with PVC pipe cement Do not use substitute trap Do not cut off or alter trap components Sc...

Page 10: ...the equipment ground terminal located next to the high volt age terminal block 10 STEP 7 WIRING THE UNIT The low voltage transformer in the unit has a 208 volt tap in the primary winding color coded...

Page 11: ...11 FIGURE 2 9 MODEL ESP V WIRING SCHEMATIC...

Page 12: ...le for outlet Verify there is at least 2 for tubing assembly clearance all around this hole by visual inspection or inserting a bent piece of wire to feel for obstructions Adjust direction of hole as...

Page 13: ...supply tubing connections must be a minimum of 18 from any plenum tee plenum elbow or the fan coil unit Individual supply tubing runs must be a minimum of 6 feet even if the distance between the soun...

Page 14: ...off to prevent air leakage Orient the plenum take off to match the curvature of the plenum duct Hand insert the four plenum take off fasteners one at a time such that each clip reaches the interior o...

Page 15: ...so the clamp holds the return air duct securely to the flange Follow the same procedures to attach the return air duct to the return air box see Figure 2 25 FIGURE 2 25 TYPICAL CLOSET UTILITY ROOM INS...

Page 16: ...s indoor unit blower will start 2 Check blower operation for excess noise or vibration 3 Check entire distribution system for leakage and apply additional tape where necessary 4 Check that system stat...

Page 17: ...n orifice would be only a percentage of an outlet 2 For systems with average supply tubing lengths of 15 feet or less use column A For systems with supply tubing lengths greater than 15 feet use colum...

Page 18: ...r wheel for build up of dust and dirt Clean with solvent and or water as necessary b Replace service access panels and turn on unit power disconnect switch 3 Check that unit condensate drain is clear...

Page 19: ...re Check system refrigerant charge Charge to proper subcooling according to condensing unit manufacturer s instructions Check calculated heat gain to be sure Take necessary action that equipment is si...

Page 20: ...anual CONDITION ESP V UNIT WILL NOT START BUT CONDENSING UNIT RUNS POSSIBLE CAUSE VERIFICATION SOLUTION Defective Thermostat With volt meter check resistance of If resistance thermostat is O K thermos...

Page 21: ...With volt meter If no voltage fan relay is defective Switches Are Wired in check for 24v across terminal G on Replace it Series the fan relay and terminal C on low If read 24v relay is O K voltage ter...

Page 22: ...rifice supply tubing runs have been installed CONDITION EXCESSIVE NOISE AT TERMINATOR POSSIBLE CAUSE VERIFICATION SOLUTION Air Leak At Supply Air Plenum Check taped joint at adaptor Tape joint properl...

Page 23: ...minute after turning on power for relay to close 1 With a volt meter check 24v across terminals R and C on the low voltage terminal block a If read 24v proceed to Step 2 b If no voltage check low volt...

Page 24: ...f coil WG SpacePak Motor Amps measured Amps Voltage measured Volts Air Temperatures Return indoor ambient FDB FWB Condensing unit outdoor ambient F AHU read 3 ft from fan discharge F last supply outle...

Page 25: ...0 8043 9 Coil Assembly R410A 3642 70 8044 Coil Assembly R410A 4860 70 8045 Primary Drain Pan Ass y does not apply 2430 BM 2524 10 Primary Drain Pan Ass y does not apply 3642 BM 2525 Primary Drain Pan...

Page 26: ...26 NOTES...

Page 27: ...27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...nship of the installer of the Product This limited warranty is conditional upon a shipment to the Manufacturer of that part of the Product thought to be defective Goods can only be returned with prior...

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