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Table 78 — Cooling Service Analysis
PROBLEM SOLUTION
COMPRESSOR DOES NOT RUN
Active Alarm
Check active alarms using local display.
Contactor Open
1. Power off. 1. Restore power.
2. Fuses blown in field power circuit. 2. After finding cause and correcting, replace with correct size fuse.
3. No control power. 3. Check secondary fuse(s); replace with correct type and size. Replace
transformer if primary windings receiving power.
4. Compressor circuit breaker tripped. 4. Check for excessive compressor current draw. Reset breaker; replace
if defective.
5. Safety device lockout circuit active. 5. Reset lockout circuit at circuit breaker.
6. High-pressure switch open. 6. Check for refrigerant overcharge, obstruction of outdoor airflow, air in
system or whether compressor discharge valve is fully open. Be sure
outdoor fans are operating correctly.
7. Loose electrical connections. 7. Tighten all connections.
Contactor Closed
1. Compressor leads loose. 1. Check connections.
2. Motor windings open. 2. See compressor service literature.
3. Single phasing. 3. Check for blown fuse. Check for loose connection at compressor terminal.
4. ASTP activated. 4. Allow 30 to 120 minutes for cool down. See Compressor Safeties sec-
tion on page 37.
COMPRESSOR STOPS ON HIGH PRESSURE
Outdoor Fan On
1. High-pressure switch faulty. 1. Replace switch.
2. Airflow restricted. 2. Remove obstruction.
3. Air recirculating. 3. Clear airflow area.
4. Noncondensables in system. 4. Purge and recharge as required.
5. Refrigerant overcharge. 5. Purge as required.
6. Line voltage incorrect. 6. Consult power company.
7. Refrigerant system restrictions. 7. Check or replace filter drier, expansion valve, etc. Check that
compressor discharge valve is fully open.
8. Fan running in reverse direction. 8. Correct wiring.
Outdoor Fan Off
1. Fan slips on shaft. 1. Tighten fan hub setscrews.
2. Motor not running. 2. Check power and capacitor.
3. Motor overload open. 3. Check overload rating. Check for fan blade obstruction.
4. Motor burned out. 4. Replace motor.
5. VFDs not functioning. 5. Verify the VFDs; replace if needed.
COMPRESSOR CYCLES ON LOW PRESSURE
Indoor-Air Fan Running
1. Filter drier plugged. 1. Replace filter drier.
2. Expansion valve power head defective. 2. Replace power head.
3. Low refrigerant charge. 3. Add charge.
4. Faulty pressure transducer.
4. Check that pressure transducer is connected and secured to
suction line. If still not functioning, replace transducer.
Airflow Restricted
1. Coil iced up. 1. Check refrigerant charge.
2. Coil dirty. 2. Clean coil fins.
3. Air filters dirty. 3. Clean or replace filters.
4. Dampers closed. 4. Check damper operation and position.
Indoor-Air Fan Stopped
1. Electrical connections loose. 1. Tighten all connections.
2. Fan relay defective. 2. Replace relay.
3. Motor overload open. 3. Power supply.
4. Motor defective. 4. Replace motor.
5. Fan belt broken or slipping. 5. Replace or tighten belt.
COMPRESSOR RUNNING BUT COOLING INSUFFICIENT
Suction Pressure Low
1. Refrigerant charge low. 1. Add refrigerant.
2. Head pressure low. 2. Check refrigerant charge.
3. Air filters dirty. 3. Clean or replace filters.
4. Expansion valve power head defective. 4. Replace power head.
5. Indoor coil partially iced. 5. Check low-pressure setting.
6. Indoor airflow restricted. 6. Remove obstruction.
Suction Pressure High
Heat load excessive. Check for open doors or windows.
UNIT OPERATES TOO LONG OR CONTINUOUSLY
1. Low refrigerant charge. 1. Add refrigerant
2. Control contacts fused. 2. Replace control.
3. Air in system. 3. Purge and evacuate system.
4. Partially plugged expansion valve or filter drier. 4. Clean or replace.
SYSTEM IS NOISY
1. Piping vibration. 1. Support piping as required.
2. Compressor noisy. 2. Replace compressor.
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