Service and Troubleshooting
A/GPC 14 Seer Cooling, A/GPH 14 & 16 Seer Heat Pump
Multi-Position Package Units with R-410A Refrigerant
RS6300013r5
April 2021
Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide
our customers with quality products. It is possible, however,
that during its lifetime a product may require service.
Products should be serviced only by a qualified service
technician who is familiar with the safety procedures
required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper
tools, parts, testing instruments and the appropriate service
manual.
REVIEW ALL SERVICE INFORMATION IN THE
APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE
BEGINNING REPAIRS.
Only personnel that have been trained to install, adjust,
service or repair (hereinafter, “service”) the equipment
specified in this manual should service the equipment.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for any injury
or property damage arising from improper service or
service procedures. If you service this unit, you assume
responsibility for any injury or property damage which
may result. In addition, in jurisdictions that require one
or more licenses to service the equipment specified in
this manual, only licensed personnel should service the
equipment.
Improper installation, adjustment, servicing or repair of
the equipment specified in this manual, or attempting to
install, adjust, service or repair the equipment specified in
this manual without proper training may result in product
damage, property damage, personal injury or death.
WARNING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................ 2
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ........................................... 3
SYSTEM OPERATION ...................................................... 7
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ....................................... 10
SERVICING ..................................................................... 11
CHECKING VOLTAGE ............................................... 11
CHECKING WIRING ................................................... 11
CHECKING THERMOSTAT AND WIRING ................. 11
CONTROL CIRCUIT .................................................... 11
CHECKING CONTACTOR AND/OR RELAYS ............ 12
CHECKING CONTACTOR CONTACTS ...................... 12
CHECKING LOW PRESSURE CONTROL ................. 12
CHECKING HIGH PRESSURE CONTROL ................ 13
CHECKING CAPACITOR ............................................ 13
RESISTANCE CHECK ................................................ 14
CAPACITANCE CHECK .............................................. 14
CHECKING FAN AND BLOWER MOTOR WINDINGS
(PSC MOTORS) .......................................................... 14
CHECKING EEM MOTORS ....................................... 14
CHECKING ECM MOTORS ........................................ 15
CHECKING ECM MOTOR WINDINGS ....................... 16
CHECKING COMPRESSOR ....................................... 16
RESISTANCE TEST .................................................... 17
GROUND TEST .......................................................... 17
UNLOADER TEST PROCEDURE ............................. 18
OPERATION TEST...................................................... 18
LOCKED ROTOR TEST ............................................. 18
TESTING CRANKCASE HEATER .............................. 19
CHECKING CRANKCASE HEATER THERMOSTAT .. 19
CHECKING REVERSING VALVE AND SOLENOID ... 19
TESTING DEFROST CONTROL ................................ 19
TESTING DEFROST THERMOSTAT .......................... 20
CHECKING HEATER LIMIT CONTROL(S) ................. 20
CHECKING HEATER ELEMENTS .............................. 20
REFRIGERATION REPAIR PRACTICE ...................... 20
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