Thermo King SB-III 30 SR+, Manual

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Refrigeration Diagnosis
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
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Overcharge of refrigerant
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Shortage of refrigerant
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No refrigerant
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Air through condenser too hot (ambient)
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Air flow through condenser restricted
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Air through condenser too cold (ambient)
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Air in refrigerant system
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Condenser fan blades bent or broken
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Air short cycling around evaporator coil
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Air through evaporator restricted
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Evaporator needs defrosting
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Compressor discharge valves leaking
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Compressor suction valves leaking
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Too much compressor oil in system
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Faulty oil pump in compressor
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Faulty compressor drive coupling
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Compressor bearing loose or burned out
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Broken valve plate in compressor
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Expansion valve power element lost its charge
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Expansion valve feeler bulb improperly mounted
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Expansion valve feeler bulb making poor contact
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Expansion valve open too much