ENVIRO-TEC
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FORM ET115.24-NOM11 (118)
PSC MOTOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
Problem
Possible cause
Corrective action
No air flow [psc
motor]
No demand.
Verify thermostat or control is calling for heating or
cooling.
Fan speed is not commanded.
Verify fan run command is present at ‘g’ terminal of fan
relay board (24v units) or of terminal block.
No power to motor. Possible
blown fuse or open circuit
breaker
Verify line voltage at motor terminals. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker.
Incorrect voltage applied.
Verify proper voltage to unit per unit label.
Improper wiring connections
Verify wiring. If fan coil relay board present, verify all
jumpers and harnesses installed. Refer to fan coil relay
board troubleshooting guide.
Fan speed adjustment outside
operating range
If fan speed controller present, adjust fan speed control
screw to full clockwise position. Verfiy that motor starts.
Reduce adjustment.
[24V units] three speed switch
in off position.
Verify three speed switch, if present, is set to desired
speed.
[24V units] loss of 24v power
Refer to fan relay board troubleshooting guide.
[24V units] drain pan float
switch tripped
If drain pan float switch installed. Verify drain pan is
not full. Verify operation of float switch. Adjust switch
position if needed.
[24V units] drain pan float
switch fault
Verify operation of float switch, if installed. Disconnect
switch and use volt-ohm meter to verify continuity of
switch and of wiring. Replace switch if faulty.
Low temperature cutout has
tripped
If low temperature cutout present. Examine coil for signs
of freezing. Verify adjustment of freeze stat. Disconnect
switch and use volt-ohm meter to verify continuity.
Replace switch if faulty.
Blower jammed
Remove power from unit. Clear blockage. Verify blower
is not damaged and rotates freely while motor is not
energized.
Failed motor capacitor
If motor hums or buzzes but does not start. Disconnect
power from unit. Discharge capacitor. Remove motor
capacitor from circuit. Use analog volt-ohm meter to
verify motor capacitor. Set meter to kilo-ohms scale.
Touch probes to capacitor terminals. Needle will jump
to zero ohms then drift back to high ohms. Steady high
ohms or stead low ohms indicates failed capacitor.
Motor seized
Remove power from unit. Verify motor rotates freely by
hand with blower disconnected. If not, replace motor.
Damaged motor harness
Replace motor harness
Motor overloaded.
Verify motor is not overheated. Check to ensure blower
rotates freely with motor disconnected. Verify proper
duct static. Wait for motor to cool down and verify motor
start. If motor overheats again, replace motor.