CU/CFCU
Condensing Units
24
Condensing Units
Installation & Maintenance Manual : 6259626 IM V1.6.0 04/16
Troubleshooting
FAULT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY/ACTION
Unit Will Not Start
No power.
Check power supply to the controller.
Wired incorrectly.
Check wire connections in accordance with
wiring diagram on control box lid.
Loose wires.
Check all wires, connections, terminals etc.
CU./CUH. 1- 4 Only
Microprocessor failure.
If fans can be operated by bypassing the
microprocessor, then the microprocessor is
faulty and requires replacing/investigation.
Compressor not operating
No power to compressor
Check isolator, fuses, MCBs, contactor and
control circuit wiring
Low pressure switch operated (if fitted)
(large or complete loss of
refrigerant charge).
Repair leak and recharge system - if
completely out evacuate before charging.
Condenser fan thermal trip open circuit.
Investigate and correct.
Seized compressor, possibly due to lack of
oil (piston/crank seizure) broken valve reed
jamming piston etc).
Replace compressor - investigate oil
trapping and general installation.
Defective compressor motor.
Check winding resistances - replace
compressor. If burnt out follow burn out
procedure using suction line burn-out drier.
Noisy Compressor
Expansion valve malfunction (abnormally
cold suction Iine).
Ensure feeler bulb is tight on suction and
superheat is correct (normally 5 to 6°C).
Replace power assembly or valve
as necessary.
Lack of oil.
Repair leaks if any, add oil if required but not
too much. Investigate pipe system and
trapping. If no oil still, drain compressor and
measure in correct quantity.
Broken or damaged compressor valve reed
(compressor knocking).
Replace compressor (possible other
symptom is that it will have high suction
pressure).
Worn or scored compressor bearing.
(excessive knocking).
Replace compressor.
Head Pressure too high/HP
cut-out operated
Condenser coil clogged or dirty.
Clean condenser.
Overcharge of refrigerant. Normally
troublesome in warm weather.
Remove excess refrigerant from system.
Air or other non-condensable gas in system. Evacuate system and re-charge with new
refrigerant.
Head pressure controller faulty.
Check fan speed controller - if
faulty - replace.
Fan not operating or operating inefficiently. Check motor - if faulty - replace.
CFCUS Units - Head pressure
damper seized.
Free off and lubricate.
Head pressure too low
Fan operating too fast in low
ambient conditions.
Check fan speed controller adjustment - if
faulty - replace.