Part Number STH025 11/16 193
CHECK MOTOR WINDINGS TO GROUND
Check continuity between all three terminals and the
compressor shell or copper refrigeration line. Scrape
metal surface to get good contact. If continuity is
present, the compressor windings are grounded and the
compressor should be replaced.
COMPRESSOR DRAWING LOCKED ROTOR
To determine if the compressor is seized, check the amp
draw while the compressor is trying to start.
The two likely causes of this are a defective starting
component or a mechanically seized compressor.
To determine which you have:
1. Install high and low side gauges.
2. Try to start the compressor.
3. Watch the pressures closely.
A. If the pressures do not move, the compressor is
seized. Replace the compressor.
B. If the pressures move, the compressor is turning
slowly and is not seized. Check the capacitors
and relay.
COMPRESSOR DRAWING HIGH AMPS
The continuous amperage draw on start-up should not
be near the maximum fuse size indicated on the serial
tag.
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