Goodman SSX16 User Manual

SERVICING
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- Connectors are oriented "down"
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equipment manufacturer
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Check
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leaks
in
return
ducts
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cabinet
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Symptom Fault Description(s) Possible Causes Corrective Action Cautions and Notes
- Stays at low CFM despite system call for cool or heat CFM.
- 24 Vac wires miswired or loose. - "R" missing/not connected at motor. - Fan in delay mode.
- Check low voltage (Thermostat) wires and connections. - Verify fan is not in delay mode - wait until delay complete. - Perform motor/control replacement check, ECM motors only.
- Turn power OFF prior to repair. Wait 5 minutes after disconnecting power before opening motor. - Handle electronic motor/control with care.
- Stays at high CFM.
- "R" missing/not connected at motor. - Fan in delay mode.
- Is fan in delay mode? - wait until delay time complete. - Perform motor/control replacement check, ECM motors only.
- Turn power OFF prior to repair. Wait 5 minutes after disconnecting power before opening motor. - Handle electronic motor/control with care.
- Blower won't shut off.
- Current leakage from controls into G, Y, or W.
- Check for Triac switched t'stat or solid state relay.
- Turn power OFF prior to repair.
- Air noise.
- High static creating high blower speed. - Incorrect supply or return ductwork. - Incorrect or dirty filter(s). - Incorrect blower speed setting.
- Check/replace filter. - Check/correct duct restrictions. - Adjust to correct blower speed setting.
- Turn power OFF prior to repair.
- Noisy blower or cabinet.
- Loose blower housing, panels, etc. - High static creating high blower speed. - Air leaks in ductwork, cabinets, or panels.
- Check for loose blower housing, panels, etc. - Check for air whistling thru seams in ducts, cabinets or panels. - Check for cabinet/duct deformation.
- Turn power OFF prior to repair.
- "Hunts" or "puffs" at high CFM (speed).
- High static creating high blower speed. - Incorrect or dirty filter(s). - Incorrect supply or return ductwork. - Incorrect blower speed setting.
- Does removing panel or filter reduce "puffing"? - Check/replace filter. - Check/correct duct restrictions. - Adjust to correct blower speed setting.
- Turn power OFF prior to repair.
- Evidence of Moisture.
- Motor failure or malfunction has occurred and moisture is present.
- Moisture in motor/control module.
- Replace motor and perform Moisture Check.*
- Turn power OFF prior to repair. Wait 5 minutes after disconnecting power before opening motor. - Handle electronic motor/control with care.
- Motor starts, but runs erratically. - Excessive noise.
Troubleshooting Chart for ECM Variable Speed Air Circulator Blower Motors

Goodman SSX16 Specifications

General

Brand	Goodman
Model	SSX16
Category	Air Conditioner
Language	English