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TROUBLE SHOOTING
BASIC AIR CONDITIONING TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST - THERMOSTAT
VERSION
1. Check manufacturer’s nameplate located on the unit for correct power supply.
2. Turn on power to the unit. The evaporator (Enclosure or “COLD” air) impeller should come on. Is
there airow?
YES, proceed to step 3.
NO, possible problem:
» Open motor winding
» Stuck impeller motor
» Obstructed wheel
Repair or Replace
defective part
3. Check phase monitor indicator light, is it Illuminated?
YES, proceed to step 4.
NO, possible problem:
» Incorrect electrical phasing
De-energize unit and swap
any two power leads
to unit. If problem still
persists, replace phase
monitor. Refer to phase
monitor section of this
manual for additional
information.
4. Check thermostat setting and adjust thermostat to the lowest setting. This should turn the
condenser impellers and the compressor on. Did condenser impellers and compressor come on
when the thermostat was turned on?
YES, proceed to step 5.
NO, possible problem:
» Tripped customer door switch
» Defective thermostat
Replace part
5. Are all impellers and the compressor running? If not the unit will not cool properly.
6. Check condenser (Ambient or “HOT” air) impellers for airow. Is there airow?
YES, proceed to step 7.
NO, possible problem:
» Defective thermostat
» Open motor winding
» Stuck impeller motor
» Obstructed wheel
Repair or Replace
defective part
7. Carefully check the compressor for operation - motor should cause slight vibration, and the outer
case of the compressor should be warm. Is the compressor showing signs of this?
YES, wait 5 minutes, then proceed to step 8.
NO, possible problem:
» Defective thermostat
» Defective overload
» Defective relay
Repair or Replace
defective part