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Troubleshooting
Turn off all power to the unit before conducting any
troubleshooting procedures unless the procedure
specifically requires the system to operate. For
troubleshooting purposes, the system may be operated
with the doors open by using vice-grip pliers to turn the
shaft of the main power disconnect switch to the “On”
position.
Note:
When the switch is turned on, high voltage will be
present inside the cabinet. Exercise caution to
prevent injury. Keep hands, clothing and tools clear
of the electrical terminals and rotating
components. Ensure that your footing is stable at
all times.
Table 7.
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
RECOMMENDATION
Suction Pressure Too Low
a. Loss of refrigerant (bubbles in sight glass). Locate leak and repair. Recharge system.
b. Expansion valve stuck or obstructed (short
cycle or continuous running).
Remove and clean or replace valve.
c. Clogged drier/strainer (feels cold).
Replace with new drier/strainer.
d. Dirty air filters (reduced airflow).
Clean/replace filters.
Evaporator Coil Ices
a. Low airflow.
1. Check filters. Replace as needed.
2. Check for and clear any obstructions across
or in the (supply) discharge airstream.
3. Check evaporator fan is operating
4. Check fan speed. Increase if needed using
the system controller.
b. Temperature setting too low
Increase temperature set point. (68°F min.).
c. Discharge air short circuiting back to return.
Check discharge airflow orientation in the
conditioned space.
d. Low refrigerant charge.
Find leak, repair and recharge system.
Evaporator Fan(s) Fail to Start
a. Power failure.
1. Check main power source voltage.
2. Check power input cable.
b. Motor starter protector tripped.
Reset motor starter protector and check
amperage of motor.
c. Control transformer circuit breaker tripped.
Check for short circuit or ground fault, if none,
reset circuit breaker.
d. Defective contactor
Repair or replace.
e. No control signal to fan(s).
Check the Control I/O Board for a Modbus
control signal to the fan(s). Refer to the electric
drawing to determine the correct I/O board
terminal numbers. This must be done within 15
seconds of turning the disconnect switch “On” or
the controller will go into “Air Proving Alarm”
mode.
f. EC fan’s internal overheat protection
interrupted fan motor operation
Determine the cause of the interruption and
correct. Possible causes are:
1. Blocked rotor
2. Low supply voltage > 5 seconds
3. Loss of phase > 5 seconds
After causes 1, 2, and 3 above are corrected, the
motor will automatically reset.
After causes 4 and 5 below are corrected, the
fan(s) must be manually reset by turning off
power for 20 seconds:
4. Over temperature of electronics
5. Over temperature of motor
Control is Erratic
Wiring improperly connected or broken.
Check wiring against schematic diagram.
Condenser Pressure Too High
a. Non condensable gas or air in the
refrigeration system.
Recover refrigerant. Replace drier/strainer.
Evacuate to 50 microns and recharge.
b. Condenser air intake is blocked.
Remove debris and clean condenser.
c. Overcharge of refrigerant.
Reclaim excess refrigerant from system.