Manual

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MSP 090517
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Unit has ice forming on the evaporator unit (fan coil unit)
Possible cause Solution
Evaporator lter or coil is dirty Remove the lter and wash it, then clean the coil with a vacuum.
If coil is very dirty, use a spray bottle with a small amount of liquid
dish detergent or coil cleaner. Spray coil, let set for ve minutes, then
ush with fresh water.
There is something blocking the supply and/or return air
Remove blockage
The evaporator fan is not turning on Call a service tech to troubleshoot
The evaporator unit (fan coil unit) has not gone through its Anti-
Frost sequence yet
Check the coil for surface ice. Melt with blow drier until coil is warm
to the touch. Soak up water with a towel.
If evaporator unit (fan coil unit) continues to ice
Observe ice formation pattern. If only part way up the coil face, the
system could be low on refrigerant. If all the way up, the coil may be
dirty or airow is blocked.
Unit does not run/power up
Possible cause Solution
Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) is not plugged in Make sure the unit is plugged into an outlet
Power switch not on Turn unit on by pressing the power button on the control
Line voltage rating is incorrect for the system Check line voltage to make sure it is 110V-120V
Bottle at set point Lower set point
Thermostat not calling for cooling
Lower set point
Faulty thermostat or wiring Call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463
Cellar temperature is too warm
Possible cause Solution
The temperature of the room to which the condensing unit
exhausts exceeds 110°F
Intake temperature must drop below 110°F
The system is undersized for the cellar Order correct size system
There is something blocking the supply and/or return air on the
evaporator unit (fan coil unit) or the condensing unit
Remove air ow obstruction
Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) is mounted too low in the cellar Relocate unit so the distance from the ceiling and top of the unit is
no more than 18”
One or more of the fans is not turning on
Please contact the installing technician to troubleshoot
Compressor is not turning on
Please contact the installing technician to troubleshoot
Compressor keeps cycling on overload
Make sure all fans are working and there is no airow obstruction
Poor seal around door or other areas requiring a seal (around the
unit, wall joints, etc.)
Make sure there are no air gaps around the door. If door seal is
damaged, replace it.
Controller set too high
Lower the set point
Evaporator coil is frosted or iced up Observe ice formation pattern. If only part way up the coil face,
evaporator unit (fan coil unit) could be low on refrigerant. If so, con-
tact your installing technician to assist with troubleshooting.
System runs constantly
Possible cause Solution
Leaky door seal or poorly insulated cellar Fix leaky door seal and insulate cellar in accordance with this manual
(page 8).