Troubleshooting
CLCH-SVX009A-EN 63
Bearing noise
Poor alignment
Loosen bearing set screws and realign (see “Align Fan and Motor
Sheaves,” page 53)
Failed bearing Replace bearing.
Inadequate lubrication Replace bearing.
Low water coil
capacity
Incorrect airflow Check fan operating condition.
Incorrect water flow
Inspect the water pumps and valves for proper operation and check the
lines for obstructions.
Incorrect water temperature Adjust the chiller or boiler to provide the proper water temperature.
Coil is piped incorrectly Verify coil piping (see “Coil Piping and Connections,” page 30).
Dirty fin surface Clean the fin surface (see the “Coils” section on page 55).
Incorrect glycol mixture Verify glycol mixture and adjust if necessary.
Low refrigerant
coil capacity
Incorrect airflow Check fan operating condition.
Expansion valve is not operating properly or is sized
incorrectly
Check sensing bulb temperature.
Verify valve operation.
Verify proper valve size.
Incorrect refrigerant charge Verify refrigerant charge and adjust if necessary.
Condensing unit failure Verify condensing unit operation.
Coil is piped incorrectly Verify coil piping (see “Coil Piping and Connections,” page 30.)
Clogged refrigerant line filter Change filter core.
Failure of suction/liquid line components Verify component operation
Dirty fin surface
Clean the fin surface (see the “Coils” section on page 55).
Do not use steam to clean refrigerant coils.
Fin frosting
Verify defrost cycle operation.
Verify frostat operation.
Verify refrigerant charge.
Low steam coil
capacity
Incorrect airflow Check fan operating condition.
Coil is piped incorrectly Verify coil piping (see “Coil Piping and Connections,” page 30).
Incorrect steam pressure Verify steam pressure and adjust if necessary.
Excessive steam superheat
Check steam superheat.
Steam superheat should not exceed 50ºF.
Failure of steam line/condensate return components Verify component operation
Boiler failure Verify boiler operation
Dirty fin surface Clean the fin surface (see the “Coils” section on page 55).
Drain pan is
overflowing
Plugged Drain Line Clean drain line
Unit not level Level unit
Improper trap design Design trap per unit installation instructions
Standing water
in drain pan
Improper trap design Design trap per unit installation instructions
Unit not level Level unit
Plugged drain line Clean drain line
Wet interior
Coil face velocity too high Reduce fan speed
Improper trap design Design trap per unit installation instructions
Drain pan leaks/overflows Repair leaks
Condensation on surfaces Insulate surfaces
Excess dirt in
unit
Missing filters Replace filters
Filter bypass Reduce filter bypass by ensuring all blockoffs are in place.
Microbial growth
(mold) inside air
handler
Standing water in drain pan See “Standing water in drain pan” above
Table 21. Air handler troubleshooting recommendations
Symptom Probable Cause Recommended Action
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