38
Chapter 4
I.
Introduction
This chapter provides information to assist service
personnel in identifying and correcting compressor
problems. It provides a general troubleshooting
chart that relates complaints or problems to possible
causes and solutions. This chapter also provides
greater detail about specific compressor problems.
For your safety, read and follow the “General Service
Safety Precautions” on pages 2-7.
Before servicing...
THINK SAFETY
➤
Disconnect ALL electrical power before removing
the protective terminal cover
➤
Never energize the system unless:
•
the protective terminal cover is securely
fastened, and
•
the compressor is properly connected to ground.
➤
Never reset a breaker or replace a fuse without
first checking for a ground fault (also known as a
short circuit to ground).
➤
Be alert for sounds of arcing (sizzling, sputtering or
popping) inside the compressor. If you hear these
sounds, IMMEDIATELY get away.