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Amana GSZC18 User Manual

Amana GSZC18
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Service and Troubleshooting
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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 qualied 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
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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.

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Amana GSZC18 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHeat Pump
RefrigerantR-410A
Voltage208/230V
Phase1
HSPF Rating10
Warranty10 years limited parts warranty
CabinetGalvanized steel

Summary

Service and Troubleshooting Introduction

Important Safety Information

Key safety warnings and precautions for servicing the equipment.

Safe Refrigerant Handling

Refrigerant Safety Precautions

Detailed safety procedures for handling refrigerants like R-410A.

Servicing Electrical Components

Voltage, Wiring, and Motor Checks

Procedures for checking voltage, wiring integrity, and motors.

Pressure Control Diagnostics

Comfort Alert Diagnostics and Pressure Control Testing

Testing pressure controls using Comfort Alert diagnostics.

Capacitor and Switch Voltage Tests

Capacitor Testing and Switch Voltage Checks

Methods for testing capacitors and checking switch voltage.

Compressor Electrical Checks

Refrigeration System Practices

System Charging

Superheat and Compressor Efficiency

Subcooling and Expansion Valve Operation

Air Handler Troubleshooting Matrix

Unitary Diagnostic Codes

Wiring Diagrams

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