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CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL

EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS

R-93

JOB AID

Part No. 4322657

SURROUND

COOL

AIR

CONDITIONERS

MODELS:

ACG052XJ
ACG072XJ

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Summary of Contents for ACG052XJ

Page 1: ...I CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS R 93 JOB AID Part No 4322657 SURROUND COOL AIR CONDITIONERS MODELS ACG052XJ ACG072XJ 28 ...

Page 2: ...4321717 Rev A A companion VHS video tape Sweep Charge Procedures for the 90 s Part Number 4321718V is also available GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair of the Surround Cool Air Conditioner The objectives of the Job Aid are The service technician will Understand proper ...

Page 3: ...itioner 8 Accessing the Electronic Control Assembly 8 Accessing Components Behind the Divider Wall 10 Accessing the Component Compartment 10 Removing the Fan Motor Assembly 10 SECTION FOUR TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS Component Testing 15 Troubleshooting 16 Compressor Specifications 19 Fan Motor Specifications 19 Proper Location of Thermistor 19 Servicing Information 20 SECTION FIVE TECH TIPS Wir...

Page 4: ...th the fan and compressor cycle off D The unit cycles off 5 If the thermistor fails A Only the thermistor needs to be replaced B Only the control board assembly needs to be replaced C The thermistor and control board assembly need to be replaced D The compressor needs to be replaced 6 During the AUTO COOL Mode A Fan always runs at HI speed B Fan always runs at LOW speed C Fan speed automatically v...

Page 5: ...ervicing must be provided by a designated service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your air conditioner 2 Instruct you how to use your air conditioner 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Clean or replace the air filter 5 Preventative Maintenance B Pickup and delivery Your air conditioner is designed to be repaired in the home C Damage ...

Page 6: ...located behind the front panel above the coil area Q J 36 50001 Model Serial Number Plate Model Number Designator MODEL NUMBER INTERNATIONAL SALES or MARKETING CHANNEL PRODUCT GROUP A Air Conditioner PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION C Warranty MODEL TYPE G Surround Cool APPROXIMATE CAPACITY XX 1 000 BTU s ELECTRICAL CODE 2 115VAC 60 Hz 1 Phase FEATURE CODE X Features Not Defined YEAR OF INTRODUCTION J 2000 ...

Page 7: ...led system tubing isolates sound from entering the room 270 Air Flow Out of The Air Conditioner Provides cool air more space to exit the Surround Cool resulting in less air noise This system evenly distributes the air to all sections of the room without having to adjust the louvers SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW TOP VIEW SECTION TWO THEORY OF OPERATION 22 STRIP CIRCUITS 1 Power Supply to Control Board 2 Compr...

Page 8: ... the or key to set OFF TIME 4 Press the TIMER key a third time to ac cept settings The indicator light or lights stay on until each setting is reached To cancel ON TIME and or OFF TIME press and hold TIMER key for 3 seconds To review settings press once to view ON TIME press a second time to view OFF TIME and press a thrid time to exit CLOCK 1 If the air conditioner is in the FAN ONLY mode or OFF ...

Page 9: ...ll change to COOL mode SLEEP MODE Press the SLEEP key to select the SLEEP mode The SLEEP indicator light will light up Press SLEEP again to turn it off and the indicator light will go off SLEEP mode operates the cooling mode at LOW fan speed This mode allows the room tempera ture in the first two hours to increase 3 F above the preset temperature It will remain this tem perature until SLEEP mode i...

Page 10: ...IONS Part Number 8040122 8040126 Capacity Btu hr 5 160 6 745 Watts 465 615 Run Resistance 1 469 1 130 Start Resistance 2 373 2 712 Table 1 Table 2 PROPER LOCATION OF THERMISTOR The thermistor must be properly mounted on the front surface of the evaporator VERTICAL LOCATION The plastic thermistor mounting bracket should be located on the fourth tube from the top as shown in the illus tration HORIZO...

Page 11: ...flow 9d Fan motor slow 10a Batteries dead 10b Remote failed 8a Check fan blades cabinet washers tubing contact or vibra tion loose screws etc 8b Normal operation 8c Add support kit or improve installation 8d Loose internally inadequate lubrication improper voltage 8e Fan blades loose or hitting bad bearing or out of balance 9a Instruct customer that op eration at ambient temperatures below 65 F is...

Page 12: ... panel Fig 3 3 Screws Fig 3 2 Fig 3 3 17 PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 5 Insufficient cooling Compressor and Fan run continued 6 Compressor stops and starts too short running time 7 House circuit blowing 5d Low voltage 5e Improper seals 5f Improper use 5g Fan speed too slow 6a Incorrect voltage 6b Temp Controls set too warm 6c Failed thermistor 6d Failed compressor controls controlling compres...

Page 13: ... running 5 Insufficient cooling Compressor and Fan running 1a No power to unit 1b Low voltage 1c Failed component or incorrect wiring 2a Incorrect power supply 2b Failed components or incorrect wiring 3a Blower wheel or fan blade binding 3b Incorrect wiring 3c Motor windings shorted or motor shaft stuck 4a Air flow restriction 4b Compressor not pumping 5a Improper air flow 5b Compressor not pumpin...

Page 14: ...place all panels before operating the air conditioner Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS COMPONENT CAPACITOR COMPRESSOR FAN MOTOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD Set a volt ohmmeter to the Rx1 scale Dis connect all wire leads Discharge Capacitor 1 Place probes on F and C terminals 2 Place probes on H and C terminals Set volt ohmmeter to Rx10 scale 1 Place prob...

Page 15: ... the front panel assem bly Fig 3 12 If during this step the top edge of the tape securing the styrofoam liner is damaged re move the tape carefully turn it upside down and replace it during reassembly The tape is visible when the unit is assembled Failure to do this may result in customer complaints NOTE 7 Remove the five 5 screws securing the back portion of the front panel assembly to the divide...

Page 16: ...er The ca pacitor will remain attached to the unit sup port bracket Fig 3 17 When replacing the screen surrounding the component compartment Be sure the screen fits into the three 3 tabs on each side of the divider wall Be sure the screen seats flat on the base plate of the air conditioner Failure to do so will result in damage to the screen undesirable noises during operation and customer complai...

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