Volta Air Technology Owner’s Manual
Van Refrigeration & Freezer Unit
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CONFIDENTIAL
Pluto Refrigeration Troubleshooting
Controller Fault Code Indication
Air temperature sensor is open circuit
Air temperature sensor is short circuit
Defrost (evaporator) temperature sensor is open circuit
Defrost (evaporator) temperature sensor is short circuit
Ambient temperature sensor is open circuit
Ambient temperature sensor is short circuit
High pressure fault: discharge pressure is higher than 240 psi
Low pressure fault: suction pressure is lower than 5 psi
Under voltage fault: input voltage is lower than 10 V
Over voltage fault: input voltage is higher than 16 V
Symptom Indication – No Fault Codes
The reefer unit does not start
Unit is on, air flow is insufficient
Evaporator airflow blocked
Defrost needed, plugged drain, insufficient airflow
Unit is on, evaporator fan(s) is off
No power/wake up signal to evaporator fan(s)
Condenser fan not working
Bad connections, defective relay / fuse / fan switch / fan motor
Refrigerant overcharge, condenser malfunction
Defective compressor, low refrigerant charge, hot gas valve is open
Defective compressor / expansion valve, hot gas valve is open
Low evaporator air flow, low refrigerant charge, defective TXV
Water leaks / splashes from
evaporator
Plugged drain / slanted evaporator pan