Amana ASXC16 - User Manual

Service and Troubleshooting
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................ 2
PRODUCT INFORMATION ............................................... 4
SYSTEM OPERATION .................................................... 18
SERVICING ..................................................................... 26
CHECKING VOLTAGE ............................................... 26
CHECKING WIRING .................................................. 26
COMFORTBRIDGE™ TECHNOLOGY AIR
HANDLER (B*) ............................................................ 26
CHECKING TRANSFORMER AND
CONTROL CIRCUIT .................................................... 32
CHECKING TIME DELAY RELAY .............................. 32
CHECKING UNITARY (UC) CONTROL
COMPRESSOR ........................................................... 32
CHECKING HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGE TO
ECM MOTOR .............................................................. 33
COPELAND COMFORT ALERT™ - UNITARY (UC)
CONTROL DIAGNOSTICS APPLIES TO ASXC, ASZC,
AND DSZC 2-STAGE MODELS ................................ 34
CHECKING HIGH PRESSURE CONTROL ............... 34
CHECKING LOW PRESSURE CONTROL ................ 34
CHECKING HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE SWITCH
VOLTAGE .................................................................... 35
CHECKING CAPACITOR ............................................ 35
RESISTANCE CHECK USING A DIGITAL
MULTI-METER ............................................................ 35
CAPACITANCE CHECK USING A DIGITAL
MULTI-METER (IN CAPACITANCE MODE) ............... 35
TESTING A RUN CAPACITOR UNDER LOAD ........... 36
CHECKING EMERSON ULTRATECH™
ECM MOTORS ............................................................ 36
CHECKING COMPRESSOR ....................................... 39
RESISTANCE TEST .................................................. 39
GROUND TEST .......................................................... 40
For service information related to the Bluetooth® Shared
Data Loader BTSDL01 referenced in this manual, please
refer to the installation instructions for the BTSDL01 at
www.coolcloudhvac.com/loaderuserguide.

Summary

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safety Warnings

Crucial safety warnings for personnel handling the equipment.

SAFE REFRIGERANT HANDLING

Guidelines and precautions for safe handling of refrigerants.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Identification Codes

Decoding the model number to identify product specifications and features.

Model Revision Details

Details on model revisions for condensers, heat pumps, and coils.

Air Handler Model Revisions

Details on model revisions for AVPTC and MBVC air handlers.

Coil Model Revisions

Details on model revisions for CAUF, CHPF, CAPF, CAPT, CSCF coils.

SYSTEM OPERATION

Communicating System Functionality

Explains the interaction between communicating system components.

Cooling and Heating Cycles

Explanation of the cooling and heating cycle processes.

Defrost Cycle Control

How the defrost cycle is controlled and initiated.

Sequence of Operation

Step-by-step operation sequence for various modes.

SERVICING

Electrical System Checks

Procedures for checking voltage, wiring, and control circuits.

Component Testing and Diagnostics

Testing capacitors, pressure switches, motors, and compressors.

Refrigerant System Servicing

Procedures for leak testing, evacuation, charging, and expansion valves.

System Operation and Control Settings

Information on system staging, comfort settings, and airflow.

Air Handler Troubleshooting Matrix

Troubleshooting charts for air handler abnormal operations.

Unitary Diagnostic Codes

Interpreting diagnostic codes for unitary system faults.

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Heat Kit Wiring Diagrams

Wiring diagrams for 3-phase and 25kW heat kits.

Condenser;Heat Pump Wiring Diagrams

Wiring diagrams for various Amana/Goodman condenser/heat pump models.

Air Handler Wiring Diagrams

Wiring diagrams for AVPTC and MBVC air handler units.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

Product Feedback Process

Information on providing feedback for products.

Amana ASXC16 Specifications

General

Type	Heat Pump
SEER Rating	16
HSPF Rating	Up to 9
Refrigerant	R-410A
Cooling Capacity (BTU/h)	18000-60000
Heating Capacity (BTU/h)	18000-60000
Warranty	10 years
Compressor Type	Single-Stage