A LOOK AT SERVICE SAFETY
Servicing
43
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Compressor starts
and runs, but short
cycles on thermal
protector
1. Too much current passing through
thermal protector:
a. Extra sources of current draw.
b. Compressor motor has winding
shorted.
a. Check wiring diagram. Check for
extra sources of current passing
through thermal protector (such as
fan motors, pumps.) Refer to the
OEM service information.
b. See “Identifying Compressor
Electrical Problems” on page 47.
2. Low voltage to compressor (single
phase) or unbalanced voltage (three-
phase).
Turn off system until proper voltage is
restored.
3. Compressor electrical problems, such
as thermal protector or run capacitor
not working properly.
See “Identifying Compressor Electrical
Problems” on page 47.
4. Discharge pressure too high.
If this is a water-utilizing system, see
“Servicing or Troubleshooting Water
Utilizing Systems: Preventing Explosions”
on page 39. Also, refer to the OEM
service information.
5. Suction pressure too high.
If this is a water-utilizing system, see
“Servicing or Troubleshooting Water
Utilizing Systems: Preventing Explosions”
on page 39. Also, refer to the OEM
service information.
6. Return gas too warm.
If this is a water-utilizing system, see
“Servicing or Troubleshooting Water
Utilizing Systems: Preventing Explosions”
on page 39. Also, refer to the OEM
service information.
Complaint
Possible Causes
Response
Troubleshooting Chart- continued