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SECTION 9
UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING
Under no circumstances should anyone attempt to repair sealed module internal components.
Should a problem develop with these components, contact your nearest Carrier Transicold
dealer for replacement.
Run a Pretrip and check all active alarms before continuing with troubleshooting.
9.1 BATTERY CHARGER
9.2 REFRIGERATION / TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Indication/Trouble Possible Causes Action/Reference Section
F33, F34, F35 fuse blown
Short in 12 volt wiring causing overload of
charger
Section 8.8.12
Internal short Section 8.8.12
Charging rate does not taper
back after charging for a few
minutes
Bad cell in battery Test battery for defect according to
battery manufacturer’s instructions
Defective charger Replace
Charger does not charge
Open F33 or F34 or F35 Replace
Charger is not receiving AC input Section 8.8.12
AC input exceeding design limits Section 8.8.12
Charger output is not connected to 12 volt bat-
tery
Check output wiring connections to
battery
Defective charger Replace
Low output voltage mea-
sured across charger output
Battery not connected to charger. It is normal
to measure 12 volts or less across charger out-
put with no battery connected
Check charging leads from char-
ger to battery
Indication/Trouble Possible Causes Action/Reference
Section
9.2.1 Unit Will Not Cool
Compressor malfunction
Compressor contactor defective Check
Compressor defective Section 8.6
Refrigeration system
A defrost cycle did not terminate. Check DTT Section 8.8.14
Abnormal pressure Section 9.2.8
Check system for non-condensibles Section 8.5.2
9.2.2 Unit Runs But Has Insufficient Cooling
Compressor Compressor internal damage Section 8.6