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1. Note Long radius elbows recommended A07123 Fig 10 Suction Line Loop __ EXAMPLE BY ELIMINATION TO DETERMINE INTERNAL CONNECTIONS OF SINGLE e PHASE MOTORS C S R EXCEPT SHADED POLE e POWER OFF DEDUCTION 2 GREATEST RESISTANCE RUN WINDING R 0 9 5 80 START WINDING S OHMMETER 6 100 SCALE 2 SMALLEST RESISTANCE 2 is COMMON C REMAINING RESISTANCE 2 is COMMON Pos 529 THEREFORE 1 IS 0 60 START WINDING S IS RUN WINDING A88344 Fig 11 Identifying Compressor Terminals Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com 421 08 5400 00 16 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL Electrical Failures The compressor mechanical pump is driven by an electric motor within its hermetic shell In electrical failures compressor does not run although external electrical and mechanical systems appear normal Compressor must be checked electricall
2. 1 Or OD DID DIDI DIO EN EN EA RA EN EN NIN ool RT RE OCLOLOLOINT ODIO OTR 421 08 5400 00 36 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP TWO STAGE CAT CAS9 CH6 9 SA6 SH5 Application Guidelines ICP designed and tested the two stage air conditioner and heat pump products with R 410A refrigerant to operate at a minimum outdoor operating ambient in cooling mode at 55 F and the maximum outdoor operating ambient in cooling is 125 F 51 6 C The maximum outdoor operating ambient in heating mode is 66 F 18 8 C Continuous operation in heating mode is approved to 30 F 34 4 C Thermostat options for the two stage units are as follows e Dx Dx four wire connections for Communicating wall control e W Y1 Y2 and wire connections for standard non communicating thermostat CA7 CA9 CH6 and CH9 units can run and are matched with both Observer amp communicating wall control and non communicating 2 stage indoor fan coils and furnaces Only unit combinations listed in the two stage specifications technical support manuals or AHRldirectory org are recommended Line sets for two stage units are similar to the single s
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4. See Humidifier Instructions for proper wiring A150027 Fig 37 2 Stage Thermostat with Single Stage Furnace and 2 Stage Air Conditioner Humidify T Humidifier Solenoid Outdoor Air Temp Valve Remote Room Sensor OAT RRS Com A150002 Fig 34 Wall Control with Variable Speed Furnace and 2 Stage Heat Pump non communicating WALL CONTROL SINGLE STAGE FURNACE TWO SPEED AIR CONDITIONER N A COOL STAGE 1 HEAT STAGE 1 wj COOL STAGE 2 FAN 24 VAC HOT DEHUMIDIFY 24 VAC COMM HUMIDIFY N A OUTDOOR poi SENSOR CONNECTION See Humidifier Instructions for proper wiring A150004 Fig 36 Wiring for Single Stage Furnace with 2 Stage Air Conditioner LEGEND 24v Factory Wiring 24 Field Wiring n Field Splice Connection A09306 42108 5400 00 Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com 46 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE To assure high performance and minimize possible equipment malfunction it is essential that maintenance be performed periodically on this equipment The frequency with which maintenance is performed is depen
5. BAR STOCK FRONT SEATING VALVE A91447 Fig 12 Suction Service Valve Front Seating Used in Base and Comfort ACs and HPs NOTE All outdoor unit coils will hold only factory supplied amount of refrigerant Excess refrigerant such as in long line applications may cause unit to relieve pressure through internal pressure relief valve indicated by sudden rise of suction pressure before suction pressure reaches 5 psig 35kPa If this occurs shut unit off immediately front seat suction valve and recover remaining pressure Heating Piston AccuRater Heat Pumps Only In this product line AccuRater pistons are used to meter refrigerant for heat pump heating mode only All indoor coils are supplied with a bi flow TXV for metering in the cooling mode AccuRater piston has a refrigerant metering hole through it The piston seats against the meters refrigerant in to the outdoor coil in heating and allows refrigerant to flow around it in cooling mode There are 2 types of liquid line connections used Flare connections are used in R 22 systems 1 Shut off power to unit 2 Pump unit down using pumpdown procedure described in this service manual 3 Loosen nut and remove liquid line flare connection from AccuRater 4 Pull retainer out of body being careful not to scratch flare sealing surface If retainer does not pull out easily carefully use locking pliers to remove it 5 Slide piston and piston ring out by insert
6. gt MES Nm s OZ Bi n PADS 7 3 COMMSTATUS 2 Dec of Cwivi v2 f FE a bd m m UTE v2 0 us Liquid Line Solenoid A150064 Fig 30 2 Stage Control Board TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting circuit board FAST 1185237 1186140 The Communicating Series outdoor units all use the same control board A model plug is used to identify the system type and set the operating parameters for airflow start circuit timing etc See Model Plug section Replacement boards may have a different part number from the original board A newer board will always be backward compatible to previous units if it is superseded at Fast Parts Old boards are not always forward compatible due to new functions or software changes made to resolve field issues Systems Communication Failure If communication with the Communicating control is lost with the wall control the control will flash the appropriate fault code See Table 15 Check the wiring to the wall control and the indoor and outdoor units Pressure Switch Protection The outdoor unit is equipped with high and low pressure switches If the control senses the opening of a high or low pressure switch it will respond as follows 1 De energize the appropriate co
7. Se F ER T TAB ON BOTTOM OF START RELAY TO BE PLACED IN THIS CORNER C A10157 Fig 29 Start Relay and Capacitor Mounting Locations Communicating in Cube Cabinet v5 2 tf DDF CCH 0 0 00 RED VEL H e E 4 ff il F 1 Btu D 1 x CF Put Uu SEC2 es he ame mz w x 7 29 Walz wr as m Exe du za at aR TA T Som Da CLI 3coMMsraru Dera H1 VT VZ SE mm en 1 2 0 0 2 g CE f UTILITY RELAY UTILITY SIGNAL lt RELAY gt SUPPLIED BY UTILITY PROVIDER A150063 421 08 5400 00 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP 45 12 DDF CCH 0 0 00 RED VEL e um NT F D 4 E i 77 i 1 E PL U SEC2 4 Lj um LE
8. SERVICE MANUAL Table 8 R 410A Subcooling Chart Liquid Line Temperature F 7 57 o o 2 E o g o Ln s 03 or I NT s sss Le s Er Esp 71 A sa 2 sof ro 7 eo 76 sof NETT RTT T NEN of ef f f of f f o osf orf eof e or pe s er es Dr eer ps fro f s pur ps pers 9 E 73 120 121 123 125 126 128 129 131 144 NE CEST EST N NIS Ek g amp 5 amp a SERES Q co EN 5 CF cof sp sol sp ps P T Liq Press psig 421 08 5400 00 Specifications subject to change without notice 33 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP SERVICE MANUAL Table 9 R 410A Superheat Chart Vapor Line Temperature F 2 d lt 3 M n n R M d R M Eg lt lt lt lt oel l a lt lt SE SE SE SE
9. INDOOR COIL FROSTED SLIGHTLY LOW ON REFRIGERANT LIQUID LINE SLIGHTLY RESTRICTED PISTON RESTRICTED INCORRECT SIZE PISTON INDOOR COIL STRAINER RESTRICTED INDOOR BLOWER MOTOR DEFECTIVE OR CYCLING ON OL Fig 38 Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Chart Specifications subject to change without notice HIGH SUCTION LOW SUPERHEAT UNIT OVERCHARGED INCORRECT SIZE PISTON FAILED TXV A90208 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL HEAT PUMP R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP TROUBLESHOOTING HEATING CYCLE NO HEATING OR INSUFFICIENT HEATING COMPRESSOR WILL NOT RUN CONTACT OPEN DEFECTIVE LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER REMOTE CONTROL CENTER DEFECTIVE CONTACTOR COIL OPEN OR SHORTED OPEN INDOOR THERMOSTAT LIQUID LINE PRESSURE SWITCH OPEN LOSS OF CHARGE OPEN CONTROL CIRCUIT Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com 421 08 5400 00 CONTACTOR CLOSED COMPRESSOR POWER SUPPLY LOOSE LEADS AT COMPRESSOR FAULTY START GEAR 1 PH COMPRESSOR STUCK COMPRESSOR INTERNAL OVERLOAD OPEN OPEN SHORTED OR GROUNDED COMPRESSOR WINDINGS DEFECTIVE RUN CAPACITOR DEFECTIVE START CAPACITOR COMPRESSOR RUNS BUT CYCLES ON INTERNAL OVERLOAD DIRTY FILTERS OR INDOOR COIL INDOOR FAN STOPPED OR CYCLING ON OVERLOAD DEFECTIVE FAN MOTOR CAPACITOR DAMAGED LOOSE LEAD
10. R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP The thermistor comparison is not performed during low ambient cooling or defrost operation Failed Thermistor Default Operation Factory defaults have been provided in the event of failure of outdoor air thermistor OAT and or outdoor coil thermistor OCT If the OAT sensor should fail low ambient cooling will not be allowed and the one minute outdoor fan off delay will not occur Defrost will be initiated based on coil temperature and time If the OCT sensor should fail low ambient cooling will not be allowed Defrost will occur at each time interval during heating operation but will terminate after 5 minutes If there is a thermistor out of range error defrost will occur at each time interval during heating operation but will terminate after 5 minutes Count the number of short and long flashes to determine the appropriate flash code Table 15 gives possible causes and actions related to each error OCT Thermistor must be secured tight on stub tube A05408 Fig 32 Outdoor Coil Thermistor OCT Attachment Table 14 Two Stage Compressor Resistances Winding Resistance at 70 F 20 Winding 024 036 Start S C 1 64 1 52 Run R C 1 30 0 88 048 060 1 86 1 63 0 52 0 39 Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com 421 08 5400 00 44 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MA
11. Reciprocating compressors may have a noticeable discharge pulsation that could be remedied with a field installed discharge muffler Recommend loop by continuous tubing with no more than 12 inches vertical and 6 inch horizontal loop thunking thumping grinding or rattling noise could indicate compressor internal failures and may be verified by comparing the compressor amperage to what the compressor should be drawing according to a manufacturer s performance data 10 11 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP A whistling or squealing noise during operation may indicate a partial blockage of the refrigerant charge A whistle on shut down could indicate a partial leak path as refrigerant is equalizing from high to low side On occasion an in line discharge check valve has prevented this sound If a compressor hums but won t start it could indicate either a voltage or amperage issue Verify adequate voltage and operational start components if installed If it is drawing excessive amperage and voltage doesn t appear to be the problem it may be assumed a locked condition Ensure refrigerant has had ample time to equalize and boil out of the compressor before condemning When a heat pump switches into and out of defrost a swooshing noise is expected due to the rapid pressure change within the system However customers sometimes complain that the noise is excessive or it is sometimes accompanied by a
12. With non communicating thermostats these are selected by dip switches on the unit control board With Communicating thermostats the Communicating control wall control The Communicating control selection overrides the control board dip switch settings AUTO defrost adjusts the defrost interval time based on the last defrost time as follows e When defrost time 3 minutes the next defrost interval 120 minutes e When defrost time 3 5 minutes the next defrost interval 90 minutes e When defrost time 5 7 minutes the next defrost interval 60 minutes e When defrost time gt 7 minutes the next defrost interval 30 minutes The control board accumulates compressor run time As the accumulated run time approaches the selected defrost interval time the control board monitors the coil temperature sensor for a defrost demand If a defrost demand exists a defrost cycle will be initiated at the end of the selected time interval A defrost demand exists when the coil temperature is at or below 32 F for 4 minutes during the interval The defrost cycle is terminated when the coil temperature reaches 65 F or 10 minutes has passed Specifications subject to change without notice 37 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL On CH6 models defrost will occur in low or high stage as demanded by the thermostat or wall control regardless of OAT On CH9 models when OAT is gt 25 3 9 C defrost will occur in low or high stage
13. defective capacitor s relays wiring etc Compressor has internal line break overload so be certain it is closed Open Circuit 4 WARNING UNIT PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury Use caution when working near compressor terminals Damaged terminals have the potential to cause personal injury Never put face or body directly in line with terminals To determine if any winding has a break in the internal wires and current is unable to pass through follow these steps Be sure all power is off Discharge all capacitors Remove wires from terminals C S and R Check resistance from C R C S and R S using an ohmmeter on 0 1000 ohm scale Because winding resistances are usually less than 10 ohms each reading appears to be approximately 0 ohm If resistance remains at 1000 ohms an open or break exists and compressor should be replaced ON R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation Be sure internal line break overload is not temporarily Ground Circuit To determine if a wire has broken or come in direct contact with shell causing a direct short to ground follow these steps 1 Allow crankcase heaters to remain on for several hours before checking motor to ensure windings are not saturated with refrigerant 2 Using an
14. 80 F 21 11 C and 26 67 C Follow the procedure below Unit is factory charged for 15ft 4 57 m of lineset Adjust charge by adding or removing 0 6 oz ft of 3 8 liquid line above or below 15ft 4 57 m respectively 38 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL For standard refrigerant line lengths 80 ft 24 38 m or less allow system to operate in cooling mode at least 15 minutes If conditions are favorable check system charge by subcooling method If any adjustment is necessary adjust charge slowly and allow system to operate for 15 minutes to stabilize before declaring a properly charged system If the indoor temperature is above 80 F 26 67 C and the outdoor temperature is in the favorable range adjust system charge by weight based on line length and allow the indoor temperature to drop to 80 F 26 67 C before attempting to check system charge by subcooling method as described above If the indoor temperature is below 70 F 21 11 C or the outdoor temperature is not in the favorable range adjust charge for line set length above or below 15ft 4 57 m only Charge level should then be appropriate for the system to achieve rated capacity The charge level could then be checked at another time when the both indoor and outdoor temperatures are in a more favorable range NOTE If line length is beyond 80 ft 24 38 m or greater than 20 ft 6 10 m vertical separation see Split System L
15. S and R 4 Place instrument probes together and determine probe and lead wire resistance 5 Check resistance readings from C R C S and R S 6 Subtract instrument probe and lead resistance from each reading If any reading is within 20 percent of known resistance motor is probably normal Usually a considerable difference in reading is noted if a turn to turn short is present Ww Specifications subject to change without notice 17 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Refrigerant 4 WARNING UNIT OPERATION AND SAFETY HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or equipment damage R 410A refrigerant which has higher pressures than R 22 and other refrigerants No other refrigerant may be used in this system Gauge set hoses and recovery system must be designed to handle R 4104A If you are unsure consult the equipment manufacturer 4 CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation The compressor in a R 410A system uses a polyol ester POE oil This oil is extremely hygroscopic meaning it absorbs water readily POE oils can absorb 15 times as much water as other oils designed for HCFC and CFC refrigerants Take all necessary precautions to avoid exposure of the oil to the atmosphere In an air conditioning and heat pump system refrigerant transfers heat from one replace to another Th
16. energizes the T1 terminal on the circuit board The T1 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP terminal energizes the defrost logic This will energize the OF2 fan relay start the outdoor motor The T1 terminal must be energized for defrost to function When the cycle is complete R Y is turned off and the compressor and outdoor fan should stop There is no compressor delay built into this control Defrost Sequence FAST 1173636 1177927 The defrost control is a time temperature control that has field selectable settings of 30 60 and 90 minutes These represent the amount of time that must pass after closure of the defrost thermostat before the defrost sequence begins The defrost thermostat senses coil temperature throughout the heating cycle When the coil temperature reaches the defrost thermostat setting of approximately 32 F it will close which energizes the DFT terminal and begins the defrost timing sequence When the DTF has been energized for the selected time the defrost cycle begins and the control shifts the reversing valve into cooling position and turns the outdoor fan off This shifts hot gas flow into the outdoor coil which melts the frost from the coil The defrost cycle is terminated when defrost thermostat opens at approximately 65 F or automatically after 10 minutes Q OUTDOOR FAN RELAY DEFROST THERMOSTAT MUST BE CLOSED BEFORE D
17. 22 Split System AC amp HP be zero indicating closed defrost thermostat or Communicating for open thermostat depending on outdoor temperature 4 Jumper between DFT and R terminals on control board as shown in Fig 7 5 Disconnect outdoor fan motor lead from OF2 Tape lead to prevent grounding 6 Turn on power to outdoor unit 7 Restart unit in heating mode allowing frost to accumulate on outdoor coil 8 After a few minutes in heating mode liquid line temperature at defrost thermostat should drop below closing set point of defrost thermostat of approximately 32 F Check resistance across defrost thermostat leads using ohmmeter Resistance of zero indicates defrost thermostat is closed and operating properly 9 Short between the speed up terminals using a thermostat screwdriver This reduces the timing sequence to 1 256 of original time See Table 2 Table 2 Defrost Control Speed Up Timing Sequence MINIMUM MAXIMUM SPEED UP PARAMETER MINUTES MINUTES NOMINAL 30 minute cycle 27 33 7 sec 60 minute cycle 56 66 14 sec 90 minute cycle 81 99 21 sec 10 minute cycle 9 11 2 sec 5 minutes 5 5 1 sec CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation Exercise extreme caution when shorting speed up pins If pins are accidentally shorted to other terminals damage to the control board will occur 10 Unit is now operating in defrost mod
18. DRY NITROGEN v WAIT v v CHECK FOR TIGHT DRY SYSTEM IF IT HOLDS DEEP VACUUM Y CHARGE SYSTEM 95425 Fig 25 Triple Evacuation Method 26 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WITH SUPER HEAT This troubleshooting routine was developed to diagnose cooling problems using superheat in TXV systems It is effective on heat pumps in cooling mode as well as air conditioners The system must utilize a as the expansion device in cooling mode Basic Diagnostics NOTE When checking refrigerant charge and troubleshooting operating systems the indoor airflow has significant effect on the determination If you are at this stage it is assumed you have already checked the subcooling once and believe the charge is correct From this point the airflow must be verified prior to proceeding hence step 1 below 1 Check or verify proper indoor airflow e Indoor air filter e Duct dampers and supply registers are open e ndoor coil for debris 2 Check subcooling at OD unit liquid service valve e Outdoor airflow debris on coil etc e Set the subcooling at value listed on rating plate if standard lineset e Set the subcooling at the maximum of 10 F or value listed on rating plate if a long line application 3 Check superheat at OD unit vapor service valve e lt 2 F proceed to Low SuperHeat section e f between 2 and 2
19. Locate unit on side of structure opposite prevailing winds 2 Elevate unit to height where drifting sand cannot pile up against coil Mounting feet 4 in high are available as accessories and can be used to elevate unit Maintenance in desert and seacoast locations 1 Frequent inspection of coil and basepan especially after storms and or high winds 2 Clean coil by flushing out sand from between coil fins and out of basepan as frequently as inspection determines necessary 3 In off season cover with covering that allows air to circulate through but prevents sand from sifting in such as canvas material Do not use plastic as plastic will hold moisture possibly causing corrosion R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP Cleaning Coil A CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation Coil fin damage can result in higher operating costs or compressor damage Do not use flame high pressure water steam volatile or corrosive cleaners on fins or tubing 1 Clean coil using vacuum cleaner and its crevice tool Move crevice tool vertically close to area being cleaned making sure tool touches only dirt on fins and not fins to prevent fin damage do not scrub fins with tool or move tool horizontally against fins 2 oil deposits are present spray coil with ordinary household detergent Wait 10 minutes and proceed to next step 3 Using garden
20. R 22 Refrigerant Pressure Temperature 7 R 410A Subcooling Chart 3 ehh hh 8 R 410A Supetheat Chart aree ER RU RES 9 R 22 Subcooling Chart en ERR ER eat 10 R 22 Superheat Chart secos LIP ERI Dae a Ee ee 11 TWO STAGE CA7 CAQ CH6 CH9 SA6 SH5 Model Plug Intormatlori MI ROLE DO SEN pid e E 12 Outdoor Fan Motor PWM Above 55 F 12 7 C Outdoor Temp DC volts Tolerance 296 18 Two Stage Compressor Resistances Winding resistance at 70 F 20 14 Troubleshooting i 4 Macaw ea ee ete ed aw doe pean Te nae deed acai ae FR REG Ede 15 Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com 42108540000 Copyright2015 International Comfort Products 52 Lewisburg Tennessee 37091 USA Specifications subject to change without notice
21. R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP specific value as different part numbers will have different resistance values 3 Reconnect leads and apply low voltage power to contactor coil This may be done by leaving high voltage power to outdoor unit off and turning thermostat to cooling Check voltage at coil with voltmeter Reading should be between 20v and 30v Contactor should pull in if voltage is correct and coil is good If contactor does not pull in replace contactor 4 With high voltage power off and contacts pulled in check for continuity across contacts with ohmmeter A very low or resistance should be read Higher readings could indicate burned or pitted contacts which may cause future failures Capacitor 4 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or equipment damage Capacitors can store electrical energy when power is off Electrical shock can result if you touch the capacitor terminals and discharge the stored energy Exercise extreme caution when working near capacitors With power off discharge stored energy by shorting across the capacitor terminals with a 15 000 ohm 2 watt resistor NOTE If bleed resistor is wired across start capacitor it must be disconnected to avoid erroneous readings when ohmmeter is applied across capacitor S 4 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or
22. Valves and Pumpdown 18 Liquid Line Filter 21 Suction Line Filter Drier 21 Accumulator 0 0 c cece eee teens 22 Thermostatic Expansion Valve TXV 22 MAKE PIPING CONNECTIONS 24 Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com PAGE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM REPAIR 24 26 Leak Detection oce Denk 24 Coil Removal 25 Compressor Removal and Replacement 25 System Clean Up After Burnout 25 Evacuation ocius urn RETIA eR 26 TROUBLESHOOTING WITH SUPERHEAT 27 TWO STAGE CA7 CAS CH6 CH9 SA6 SH5 37 42 Application guidelines 37 Model plug 2s eee 37 Airflow Selections For CA7 CA9 CH6 CH9 Using Non Communicating Thermostats 37 Airflow Selection For FVM4 Fan Coils For CA7 CAQ CH6 CH9 Using Non Communicating Thermostats 37 GENERAL INFORMATION 37 CHECK CHARGE eke ore n 38 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION CH6 CH9 CS5 39 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 47 R 410A REFRIGERANT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 48 AC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 49 HP TROUBLESHOOTING CHART HEATING CYCLE 50 HP
23. both air conditioner and heat pump on the ECM equipped units Outdoor Coil Thermistor OCT The coil or defrost thermistor is the same thermistor used to monitor outdoor air temperature The control board must know the coil temperature so it can activate various functions These functions include e Frost sensing on heat pumps e Coil vs Ambient temperature relationship e Low ambient cooling operation Thermistor Curve The resistance vs temperature chart enables the service technicians to check thermistor resistance regardless of the temperature For example at a 60 F temperature thermistor resistance should be around 16 000 Ohms See Fig 28 We will talk about the thermistor in more detail when we review the control board fault codes THERMISTOR CURVE 90 80 gt 70 60 50 40 30 20 RESISTANCE KOHMS 10 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 17 77 6 67 4 44 15 56 26 67 37 78 48 89 TEMPERATURE F A08054 Fig 28 Resistance Values Versus Temperature Control Box Contactor And Capacitor Removal of the information plate exposes the control components Both air conditioner and heat pump control boxes will appear to be nearly identical There are two contactors two capacitors a control board and a compressor start assist The contactors are identical to those used in the standard single speed units One controls low capacity operatio
24. brass copper to steel or copper to copper Flux is required when using silver brazing alloy Do not use low temperature solder 3 Fluxes should be used carefully Avoid excessive application and do not allow fluxes to enter into the system 4 Brazing temperature of copper is proper when it is heated to a minimum temperature of 800 F and it is a dull red color in appearance Service Valves and Pumpdown 4 WARNING PERSONAL INJURY AND UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or equipment damage Never attempt to make repairs to existing service valves Unit operates under high pressure Damaged seats and o rings should not be replaced Replacement of entire service valve is required Service valve must be replaced by properly trained service technician Service valves provide a means for holding original factory charge in outdoor unit prior to hookup to indoor coil They also contain gauge ports for measuring system pressures and provide shutoff convenience for certain types of repairs See Fig 12 Front seating service valves are used in outdoor residential equipment This valve has a service port that contains a Schrader fitting The service port is always pressurized after the valve is moved off the front seat position The service valves used in the outdoor units come from the factory front seated This means that the refrigerant charge is isolated from the line set connection
25. coils to be damaged It is recommended to protect the top cover from damage of tools belt buckles etc while servicing from the top 1 Should the unit height allow components to be accessed from the top of the unit follow procedures R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP 2 Large components may not be removed easily without having access from the top and side Side access may allow procedures such as brazing cutting and removal easier Follow procedures below a Follow procedures to remove the fan motor assembly b Air conditioning units only remove the screws from the top of the electrical control panel Heat pumps will not have screws holding the electrical control panel in place at the top once the control box cover has been removed c Remove the base pan screws holding the control panel and lift off the unit Certain maintenance routines and repairs require removal of cabinet panels for removing fan motor assembly Access components through the top cap po START CAPACITOR U U U Y x Lae BOX do 1 U L0 U N V Sees Ar START RELAY BRN YEL CAPACITOR YEL BLU AGAR Siig jo 2 3 CONTACTOR CAPACITOR 2 e o e 9 11 HARNESS AS
26. com 421 08 5400 00 48 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP AIR CONDITIONER TROUBLESHOOTING CHART NO COOLING OR INSUFFICIENT COOLING COMPRESSOR WILL NOT RUN CONTACTOR OPEN POWER SUPPLY DEFECTIVE LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER OPEN THERMOSTAT OPEN CONTROL CIRCUIT LOSS OF CHARGE CONTACTOR OR COIL DEFECTIVE 49 LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CONTACTOR CLOSED COMPRESSOR POWER SUPPLY OPEN LOOSE LEADS AT COMPRESSOR FAULTY START GEAR 1 PH OPEN SHORTED OR GROUNDED COMPRESSOR MOTOR WINDINGS COMPRESSOR STUCK COMPRESSOR INTERNAL PROTECTION OPEN DEFECTIVE RUN CAPACITOR DEFECTIVE START CAPACITOR COMPRESSOR RUNS BUT CYCLES ON INTERNAL OVERLOAD COMPRESSOR RUNS BUT INSUFFICIENT COOLING OUTDOOR FAN STOPPED OR CYCLING ON OVERLOAD OUTDOOR AIR RESTRICTED OR RECIRCULATING RESTRICTED DISCHARGE TUBE OVERCHARGE OR NON CONDENSABLES IN SYSTEM LOW REFRIGERANT CHARGE LINE VOLTAGE TOO HIGH OR LOW DEFECTIVE RUN CAPACITOR COMPRESSOR BEARINGS HIGH SUPERHEAT DEFECTIVE START CAPACITOR LOOSE LEAD AT FAN MOTOR MOTOR DEFECTIVE INCORRECT OFM CAPACITOR HIGH SUCTION LOW HEAD PRESSURE LOW SUCTION PRESSURE DEFECTIVE COMPRESSOR VALVES DIRTY AIR FILTERS DUCT INTERNAL PRESSURE RESTRICTED RELIEF OPEN DAMPERS PARTLY CLOSED
27. compressor If bleed hole plugs oil is trapped in accumulator and compressor will eventually fail from lack of lubrication If bleed hole is plugged accumulator must be changed The accumulator has a fusible element located in the bottom end bell See Fig 19 This fusible element will melt at 430 F 221 C and vent the refrigerant if this temperature is reached either internal or external to the system If fuse melts the accumulator must be replaced To change accumulator 1 Shut off all power to unit 2 Recover all refrigerant from system 3 Break vacuum with dry nitrogen Do not exceed 5 psig NOTE Coil may be removed for access to accumulator Refer to appropriate sections of Service Manual for instructions A CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury Wear safety glasses protective clothing and gloves when handling refrigerant 4 Remove accumulator from system with tubing cutter 5 Tape ends of open tubing 6 Scratch matching marks on tubing studs and old accumulator Scratch matching marks on new accumulator Unbraze stubs from old accumulator and braze into new accumulator 7 Thoroughly rinse any flux residue from joints and paint with corrosion resistant coating such as zinc rich paint 8 Install factory authorized accumulator into system with copper slip couplings 9 Evacuate and charge system Pour and measure oil quantity if any from old ac
28. delay is encountered or device never times out change control Crankcase Heater Crankcase heater is a device for keeping compressor oil warm By keeping oil warm refrigerant does not migrate to and condense in compressor shell when the compressor is off This prevents flooded starts which damage compressor On units that have a single pole contactor the crankcase heater is wired in parallel with contactor contacts and in series with compressor See Fig 5 When contacts open a circuit is completed from line side of contactor through crankcase heater through run windings of compressor and to other side of line When contacts are closed there is no circuit through crankcase heater because both leads are connected to same side of line This allows heater to operate when system is not calling for cooling The heater does not operate when system is calling for cooling TEMP SWITCH CRANKCASE HTR d WN hd BLK BLK BLK BLK e A97586 Fig 5 Wiring for Single Pole Contactor The crankcase heater is powered by high voltage power of unit Use extreme caution troubleshooting this device with power on The easiest method of troubleshooting is to apply voltmeter across crankcase heater leads to see if heater has power Do not touch heater Carefully feel area around crankcase heater If warm crankcase heater is probably functioning Do not rely on this method as absolute evidence heater is functioning If compressor has b
29. equipment damage Always check capacitors with power off Attempting to troubleshoot a capacitor with power on can be dangerous Defective capacitors may explode when power is applied Insulating fluid inside is combustible and may ignite causing burns Capacitors are used as a phase shifting device to aid in starting certain single phase motors Check capacitors as follows 1 With power off discharge capacitors as outlined above Disconnect capacitor from circuit Put ohmmeter on R X 10k scale Using an analog ohmmeter check each terminal to ground use capacitor case Discard any capacitor which measures 1 2 scale deflection or less Place ohmmeter leads across capacitor and place on R X 10k scale Meter should jump to a low resistance value and slowly climb to higher value Failure of meter to do this indicates an open capacitor If resistance stays at O or a low value capacitor is internally shorted 2 Capacitance testers are available which will read value of capacitor If value is not within 10 percent value stated on capacitor it should be replaced If capacitor is not open or shorted the capacitance Specifications subject to change without notice 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL value is calculated by measuring voltage across capacitor and current it draws 4 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death Exercise extreme caution when taking
30. flash the appropriate fault code see Table 15 230v Brown Out Protection Defeated The brownout feature can be defeated if needed for severe noisy power conditions This defeat should always be a last resort to solving the problem Defeat is available for Communicating systems on the wall control or outside board or it can be initiated through the forced defrost pins for non communicating systems as follows The brownout toggle is accomplished by shorting the defrost pins from power up with the OAT and OCT sensor connector removed After 3 seconds the status of the force defrost short and the OAT OCT as open will be checked If correct then the brownout will be toggled e Status code 6 shows the brownout is disabled e Status code 5 shows the brownout is active After the brownout defeat is set power down and reinstall the OAT OCT sensor and remove the short from the forced defrost pins As long as the short on the forced defrost remains the OAT and OCT faults will not be cleared The code will continue to be flashed The control is shipped with the brownout active The change in status is remembered until toggled to a new status A power down power up sequence will not reset the status It may be necessary to do the toggle twice to cycle to the desired state of the defeat 230V Line Power Disconnect Detection If there is no 230v at the compressor contactor s when the indoor unit is powered and cooling or heating demand ex
31. impermeable polyethylene plastic drop cloth or tarp Cover an approximate 10 x 10 ft area 2 Cover area in front of the unit service panel with a terry cloth shop towel to absorb lubricant spills and prevent run offs and protect drop cloth from tears caused by tools or components 421 08 5400 00 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP 3 Place terry cloth shop towel inside unit immediately under component s to be serviced and prevent lubricant run offs through the louvered openings in the base pan 4 Perform required service 5 Remove and dispose of any oil contaminated material per local codes Brazing This section on brazing is not intended to teach a technician how to braze There are books and classes which teach and refine brazing techniques The basic points below are listed only as a reminder Definition The joining and sealing of metals using a nonferrous metal having melting point over 800 F 426 6 C Flux A cleaning solution applied to tubing or wire before it is brazed Flux improves the strength of the brazed connection When brazing is required in the refrigeration system certain basics should be remembered The following are a few of the basic rules 1 Clean joints make the best joints To clean Remove all oxidation from surfaces to a shiny finish before brazing Remove all flux residue with brush and water while material is still hot 2 Silver brazing alloy is used on copper to
32. not replaced 3 Change out indoor coil or verify existing coil is listed in the specifications or AHRIdirectory org 4 Unless indoor unit is equipped with a R 410A approved metering device change out metering device to factory supplied or field accessory device specifically designed for R 410A 5 Replace outdoor unit with R 410A outdoor unit 6 Install factory supplied liquid line filter drier 4 CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation Never install suction line filter drier in the liquid line of an R 410A system 7 suction line filter drier was installed for system clean up operate system for 10 hr Monitor pressure drop across drier If pressure drop exceeds 3 psig replace suction line and liquid line filter driers Be sure to purge system with dry nitrogen and evacuate when replacing filter driers Continue to monitor pressure drop across suction line filter drier After 10 hr of runtime remove suction line filter drier and replace liquid line filter drier Never leave suction line filter drier in system longer than 72 hr actual time 8 Charge system See unit information plate Seacoast Coastal units are available in selected models and sizes of Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps These units have protection to help resist the corrosive coastal environment Features include e Epoxy coated coils e Complete baked on paint cover
33. ohmmeter on R X 10 000 ohm scale or megohmmeter follow manufacturer s instructions Be sure all power is off Discharge all capacitors Remove wires from terminals C S and R Place one meter probe on ground or on compressor shell Make a good metal to metal contact Place other probe on terminals C S and R in sequence 7 Note meter scale 8 If reading of or low resistance is obtained motor is grounded Replace compressor Compressor resistance to ground should not be less than 1000 ohms per volt of operating voltage Example 230 volts X 1000 ohms volt 230 000 ohms minimum Short Circuit To determine if any wires within windings have broken through their insulation and made contact with other wires thereby shorting all or part of the winding s be sure the following conditions are met 1 Correct motor winding resistances must be known before testing either from previous readings or from manufacturer s specifications 2 Temperature of windings must be as specified usually about 70 F 3 Resistance measuring instrument must have an accuracy within 5 10 percent This requires an accurate ohmmeter such as a Wheatstone bridge or null balance type instrument 4 Motor must be dry or free from direct contact with liquid refrigerant Make This Critical Test Not advisable unless above conditions are met 1 Be sure all power is off 2 Discharge all capacitors 3 Remove wires from terminals C
34. 0 F 11 C valve is probably operating properly e f greater than 20 F 11 C perform Pseudo Evaporator SuperHeat Instructions check as follows Check refrigerant pressure at vapor service valve and refrigerant temperature at outlet of evaporator Use suction line geometry diameter and equiv alent length unit capacity and Tables 4 and 5 to determine suction pressure drop For standard lineset diameters vapor service valve diameters and larger and lengths less than 80 ft generally no pressure adjustment per Table 4 or 5 is required For longer greater than 80 ft and small diameter linesets less than service valve size correct pressure add to gauge pressure reading per Tables 4 and 5 e f Pseudo Superheat is greater than 15 proceed to High SuperHeat section e f Pseudo Evaporator Superheat is between 2 and 15 TXV appears to be functioning properly e f operation erratic hunting proceed to Hunting Superheat F Superheat in repetition section NOTE Hunting is when the valve superheat swings more than 10 Low Superheat with Normal or Low Suction Pressure NOTE Normal or low suction pressure is considered for R 22 lt 80 psig R 410A 135 psig 1 Re check airflow and then check sensing bulb tightness orientation on vapor tube and is properly wrapped R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP e Low Superheat with Normal or Low Suction Pressure e If OK proceed to Step 2 2 Check super
35. 3 N coils only 9 Attach equalizer tube to suction line If coil has mechanical connection then use wrench and back up wrench to attach If coil has brazed connection use file or tubing cutters to remove mechanical flare nut from equalizer line Then use coupling to braze the equalizer line to stub previous equalizer line in suction line 10 Attach TXV bulb to vapor tube inside cabinet in same location as original was when removed using supplied bulb clamps nylon or copper See Fig 20 for correct positioning of sensing bulb 11 Route equalizer tube through suction connection opening large hole in fitting panel and install fitting panel in place 12 Sweat inlet of TXV marked IN to liquid line Avoid excessive heat which could damage valve 13 Proceed with remainder of unit installation MAKE PIPING CONNECTIONS a WARNING PERSONAL INJURY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death Relieve pressure and recover all refrigerant before system repair or final unit disposal Use all service ports and open all flow control devices including solenoid valves CAUTION ELECTRICAL OPERATION HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation Do not leave system open to atmosphere any longer than minimum required for installation POE oil in compressor is extremely susceptible to moisture absorption Always k
36. 4 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death Do not supply power to unit with compressor terminal box cover removed 4 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death Exercise extreme caution when reading compressor currents when high voltage power is on Correct any of the problems described below before installing and running a replacement compressor Locked Rotor In this type of failure compressor motor and all starting components are normal When compressor attempts to start it draws locked rotor current and cycles off on internal protection Locked rotor current is measured by applying a ammeter around common lead of compressor Current drawn when it attempts to start is then measured Locked rotor amp LRA value is stamped on compressor nameplate If compressor draws locked rotor amps and all other external sources of problems have been eliminated compressor must be replaced Because compressor is a sealed unit it is impossible to determine exact mechanical failure However complete system should be checked for abnormalities such as incorrect refrigerant charge restrictions insufficient airflow across indoor or outdoor coil etc which could be contributing to the failure Runs Does Not Pump In this type of failure compressor motor runs and turns compressor but c
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38. APPLICATION GUIDELINE amp SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE UNIT IDENTIFICATION seem Re 2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 4 INTRODUCTION sseeeseee ee 4 INSTALLATION GUIDELINE 4 LOW AMBIENT COOLING GUIDELINE 4 LONG LINE GUIDELINE 5 ACCESSORY DESCRIPTIONS 5 CABINET ASSEMBLY 5 ELECTRICAL ee xd Faroe 7 8 Aluminum Wire 000 eee eee eee 7 Contactor 0 cee ees 7 Capacitor sos nce hee aw wks eee eR Sade REUS 7 Cycle Protector 8 Crankcase Heater 8 Time Delay Relay 8 PRESSURE SWITCHES 9 DEFROST THERMOSTAT 9 DEFROST CONTROL 10 COPELAND SCROLL COMPRESSOR 12 LG SCROLL COMPRESSOR 13 COMPRESSOR TROUBLESHOOTING 14 17 Compressor 5 14 Mechanical Failures 14 Electrical Failures 17 REFRIGERATION SYSTEM 18 24 Refrigerarit 2 2 Rig 18 Servicing Systems on Roofs With Synthetic Materials 18 Brazing PP 18 Service
39. Check for restriction in liquid line kinked line filter drier restricted etc e If OK proceed to Step 10 10 Check for restriction in suction line kink restricted suction filter drier etc e If OK proceed to Step 11 11 Check power element cap tube is not broken e If OK proceed to Step 12 12 Check that equalizer tube is not kinked or plugged e If OK proceed to Step 13 13 Check that inlet screen R 22 systems is not restricted e If OK proceed to Step 14 14 Replace Valve High Superheat with Normal or High Suction Pressure NOTE Normal to High suction pressure is considered for R 22 gt 65 psig R 410A gt 110 psig An application issue or other system component failure typically causes this condition 15 Check airflow sensing bulb tightness orientation on vapor tube and ensure bulb is properly wrapped Specifications subject to change without notice 27 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL e f OK proceed to Step 16 16 R 410A Systems Make sure proper valve is used Not R 22 e If OK proceed to Step 17 17 Check for even temperature distribution at outlet of each circuit of evaporator e If OK proceed to Step 18 18 Check for high evaporator load Return Air Leaks high indoor wet bulb and or dry bulb temp undersized system etc e f OK proceed to Step 19 19 Check that compressor is pumping properly e Loose Rule of Thumb Is discharge saturated 20 F higher than ambient temperature 5 discharge superhe
40. EFROST TIMER BEGINS 1 ENABLES DEFROST TIMER MUST BE ENERGIZED FOR DEFROST TIMER bei COMMON REVERSING VALVE ae ooon E P OR i SPEEDUP THERMOSTAT INPUTS Y OUTPUT TO PRESSURE SWITCHES AND CONTACTOR y DFT A150020 Fig 7 FAST 1173636 1177927 Defrost Control Troubleshooting FAST 1173636 1177927 If outdoor unit will not run 1 Does the Y input has 24 volts from thermostat If not check thermostat or wire If yes proceed to 2 2 The Y spade terminal on the circuit board should have 24 volts if Y input is energized This output goes through the pressure switches and to the contactor If 24 volts is present on the Y spade terminal and the contactor is not closed check voltage on contactor coil If no voltage is present check for opened pressure switch 3 If voltage is present and contactor is open contactor may be defective Replace contactor if necessary 4 contactor is closed and unit will still not run check wiring capacitor and compressor 421 08 5400 00 Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com 10 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL Defrost Speedup FAST 1173636 To test the defrost function on these units speed up pins are provided on the circuit board To force a defrost cycle the
41. NUAL Status Codes Table 15 shows the status codes flashed by the amber status light Most system problems can be diagnosed by reading the status code as flashed by the amber status light on the control board The codes are flashed by a series of short and long flashes of the status light The short flashes indicate the first digit in the status code followed by long flashes indicating the second digit of the error code R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP The short flash is 0 25 seconds ON and the long flash is 1 0 second ON Time between flashes is 0 25 seconds Time between short flash and first long flash is 1 0 second Time between code repeating is 2 5 seconds with LED OFF EXAMPLE 3 short flashes followed by 2 long flashes indicates a 32 code Table 15 shows this to be low pressure switch open Table 15 TROUBLESHOOTING AMBER LED OPERATION FAULT FLASH CODE On solid no Standby no call for unit operation None flash Low Stage Cool Heat Operation None 1 pause High Stage Cool Heat Operation None 2 pause Brown out protection is Disabled None 5 pause Brown out protection is Active None 6 Pause System Commu 16 nications Failure Invalid Model Plug 25 High Pressure Switch or Dis 31 charge Temp Switch Open Low Pressure 32 Switch Open Control Fault 45 Brown Out 230 v 46 No 230v at Unit 47 Outdoor Air Temp 53 Sensor Fault Outdoor Coil 55 Sensor Fault Thermistors out of 56 range Low Stage 71 Th
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43. S REVERSING AT VALVE FAN MOTOR FAN MOTOR RESTRICTION IN BURNED DISCHARGE LINE OUT OVERCHARGE OR NON CONDENSABLES IN SYSTEM LOW REFRIGERANT CHARGE LINE VOLTAGE TOO HIGH OR LOW DEFECTIVE RUN CAPACITOR 1 PH COMPRESSOR BEARINGS HIGH LOAD CONDITION REVERSING VALVE JAMMED IN MIDPOSITION HIGH SUPERHEAT DEFECTIVE START CAPACITOR COMPRESSOR RUNS INSUFFICIENT HEATING LOW SUCTION LOW HEAD OUTDOOR FAN STOPPED LOOSE LEADS AT OUTDOOR FAN MOTOR INTERNAL FAN MOTOR KLIXON OPEN FAN MOTOR BURNED OUT DEFROST RELAY N C CONTACTS OPEN ON CIRCUIT BOARD FAN MOTOR CONTACTS WELDED CLOSED IN DEFROST RELAY REVERSING VALVE DID NOT SHIFT UNIT NOT PROPERLY CHARGED Specifications subject to change without notice OUTDOOR FAN RUNNING REVERSING VALVE STUCK RESTRICTED LIQUID LINE PISTON RESTRICTED OR IS CLOGGED UNDER CHARGED OUTDOOR COIL DIRTY STRIP HEATERS NOT OPERATING OUTDOOR THERMOSTAT DEFECTIVE ODT SETTING TOO LOW CAP TUBE PINCHED OR BULB NOT SENSING TRUE ODT STRIP HEATER RELAY OR CONTACTOR DEFECTIVE OPENING IN POWER CIRCUIT TO HEATER ELEMENTS BROKEN FUSE LINK STRAINER RESTRICTED OUTDOOR COIL HEAVILY FROSTED DEFECTIVE DEFROST THERMOSTAT DEFROST THERMOSTAT IN POOR PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH TUBE DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BOARD BAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ANYWHERE IN DEFROS
44. SE SF SF 1O tO LO PLO bris Vap Press psig 34 421 08 5400 00 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP Table 10 R 22 Subcooling Chart R 22 Liquid Line Temperature F PT F Subcooling F 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 2 64 62 58 56 54 52 50 48 46 4 66 62 58 56 54 52 50 48 46 66 62 60 4 69 73 75 77 7 71 69 67 89 87 85 83 81 79 77 75 73 71 69 90 88 86 84 82 76 74 72 92 90 88 sej 84 82 76 74 72 94 92 90 88 86 84 82 781 76 74 96 94 92 90 88 84 82 76 97 95 93 91 87 85 83 81 79 77 99 97 95 93 91 87 85 83 81 79 101 99 97 95 93 91 87 85 83 81 102 100 98 96 94 921 90 88 86 84 82 104 102 100 98 96 94 92 88 84 105 103 101 97 95 93 91 87 85 95 93 91 89 87 7 97 114 112 108 106 104 102 100 M 120 125 130 AR c olol oa olaja 02 NI 01 Go CO NIN Od OD oa OD 1 1 wj lj O1 2 O 140 145 150 Oo N Ol 2 N O01 C 160 N C1 O1 0 N
45. SIZE OD IN 90 STD A 1 2 12 5 8 1 6 3 4 1 8 7 8 2 0 1 1 8 2 6 421 08 5400 00 A01058 90 LONG RAD B 45 STD C 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 8 1 2 0 9 1 4 1 0 1 7 1 3 28 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP Table 4 R 410A System Suction Pressure Drop Nominal Suction Line Pressure Suction Size OD Drop Velocity Btuh in psi 100 ft fpm 20 1 2 9 9 1649 2 18000 5 8 3 1 1018 1 3 4 1 2 678 0 1 2 16 7 2199 3 24000 5 8 5 2 1357 1 3 4 2 0 904 0 7 8 1 0 678 0 5 8 7 8 1696 2 30000 3 4 2 9 1130 1 7 8 1 5 848 0 5 8 10 9 2036 2 36000 3 4 4 1 1356 1 7 8 2 0 1017 0 5 8 14 1 2375 3 42000 3 4 5 4 1582 1 7 8 2 7 1187 1 1 1 8 0 8 696 0 3 4 6 9 1808 1 48000 7 8 3 5 1357 1 1 1 8 1 0 796 0 3 4 10 4 2260 2 60000 7 8 5 2 1696 1 1 1 8 1 4 995 0 Line set application not recommended Example 1 While on a service call after checking for proper indoor and outdoor airflow Tom finds the following pressures and temperatures at the service valves of a R 410A air conditioner Liquid line pressure 340 psig Liquid line temperature 97 F e Suction line pressure 125 psig e Suction line temperature 70 F Using a R 410A PT chart the subcooling is determined to be 8 F which is within 3 of the 10 F listed on the rating plate Tom believes the charge is correct He calculates the superheat to be approximately 27 F superheat
46. SY il i Fig 1 Typical AC Control Box UJ GROUND LUG Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com Specifications subject to change without notice 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP _ sz cms d e ae n d CIRCUIT BOARD START CAPACITOR zn U MS BOX e gt Moo i ASSY lA A P4 208 9 YA J wW A MEME a RELAY SOFT START e PEREN BLK CAPACITOR l Hd CONTACTOR CAPACITOR STRAP MEPIS GROUND LUG HARNESS ASSY L Fig 2 Typical HP Control Box Labeling Wiring Label Tech Label Rating Plate g Caution Label 3 phase only Dio Ou 2 o 9 9 oo Warning Label Fig 3 Typi
47. T CIRCUIT Fig 39 Heat Pump Troubleshooting Heating Cycle BROKEN HEATER ELEMENT OPEN KLIXON OVER TEMPERATURE THERMOSTAT DEFECTIVE ROOM THERMOSTAT 2ND STAGE A90206 50 SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP HEAT PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING COOLING CYCLE NO COOLING OR INSUFFICIENT COOLING COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR RUNS BUT RUNS BUT CYCLES ON INSUFFICIENT INTERNAL COOLING OVERLOAD COMPRESSOR WILL NOT RUN CONTACTOR OPEN POWER SUPPLY DEFECTIVE LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER OPEN THERMOSTAT OPEN CONTROL CIRCUIT LOSS OF CHARGE CONTACTOR OR COIL DEFECTIVE LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CONTACTOR CLOSED COMPRESSOR POWER SUPPLY OPEN LOOSE LEADS AT COMPRESSOR FAULTY START GEAR 1 PH OPEN SHORTED OR GROUNDED COMPRESSOR MOTOR WINDINGS COMPRESSOR STUCK COMPRESSOR INTERNAL PROTECTION OPEN DEFECTIVE RUN CAPACITOR DEFECTIVE START CAPACITOR OUTDOOR FAN STOPPED OR CYCLING ON OVERLOAD OUTDOOR AIR RESTRICTED OR RECIRCULATING DAMAGED OR STUCK REVERSING VALVE RESTRICTED DISCHARGE TUBE OVERCHARGE OR NON CONDENSABLES IN SYSTEM LOW REFRIGERANT CHARGE LINE VOLTAGE TOO HIGH OR LOW DEFECTIVE RUN CAPACITOR COMPRESSOR BEARINGS HIGH SUPERHEAT DEFECTIVE START CAPACITOR LOOSE LEAD AT FAN MOTOR DEFROST RELAY N C CONTACTS OPEN MOTOR DEFECTIVE INCORRECT OFM CAPACI
48. TOR DEFECTIVE DEFROST THERMOSTAT DIRTY AIR FILTERS DUCT RESTRICTED DAMPERS PARTLY CLOSED INDOOR COIL FROSTED SLIGHTLY LOW ON REFRIGERANT LIQUID LINE SLIGHTLY RESTRICTED PISTON RESTRICTED INCORRECT SIZE PISTON INDOOR COIL STRAINER RESTRICTED INDOOR BLOWER MOTOR DEFECTIVE OR CYCLING ON OL Fig 40 Heat Pump Troubleshooting Cooling Cycle HIGH SUCTION LOW HEAD PRESSURE REVERSING VALVE HUNG UP OR INTERNAL LEAK DEFECTIVE COMPRESSOR VALVES INTERNAL PRESSURE RELIEF OPEN Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com 51 Specifications subject to change without notice HIGH SUCTION LOW SUPERHEAT UNIT OVERCHARGED INCORRECT SIZE PISTON FAILED TXV A90207 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP INDEX OF TABLES DESCRIPTION TABLE Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Model Number Nomenclature sssssssess nnn 1 Defrost Control Speed Up Timing Sequence 2 Fitting Losses in Equivalent Feet RR Re e phe err RR ERI MAREA DRE ERI eee ERR ed 3 R 410A System Suction Pressure Drop hh 4 R 22 System Suction Pressure teree dirii eee hm n nnn 5 R 410A Refrigerant Pressure Temperature Chart hh 6
49. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART COOLING CYCLE 51 INDEX OF 52 421 08 5400 00 3 11 2015 SERVICE MANUAL UNIT IDENTIFICATION Troubleshooting Charts for Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps are provided in the appendix at back of this manual They enable the service technician to use a systematic approach to locate the cause of a problem and correct R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP system malfunctions This section explains how to obtain the model and serial number from the unit rating plate These numbers are needed to service and repair the R 410A and R 22 air conditioner or heat pump Model and serial numbers can be found on unit rating plate Table 1 Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Model Number Nomenclature mewn feel ze Example Part Number Mainline N Entry BRANDING REFRIGERANT A Air Conditioner H Heat Pump 3 13 SEER 4 14 SEER 5 15 SEER 6 16 SEER NOMINAL EFFICIENCY 18 18 000 BTUH 1 1 2 tons 24 24 000 BTUH 2 tons 30 30 000 BTUH 2 1 2 tons 36 36 000 BTUH 3 tons 42 42 000 BTUH 3 1 2 tons 48 48 000 BTUH 4 tons 60 60 000 BTUH 5 tons NOMINAL CAPACITY A Standard Grille C Coastal Coil Guard Grille H 208 230 3 60 K 208 230 1 60 L 460 3 60 Sales Code Engineering Revision Extra Digit Extra Digit 421 08 5400 00 FEATURES VOLTAGE Continued on next page Specifications s
50. The apparently high superheat has Tom concerned Tom uses the Pseudo Evaporator Superheat method to check the TXV performance The system is a 3 ton R 410A air conditioner with 75 feet equivalent length of 3 4 suction line Based on Table 4 the system has approximately 3 psig pressure drop in the vapor line Per the instructions he takes the suction line temperature at the outlet of the evaporator and finds it to be 53 F Tom adds 3 psig to the 125 psig suction pressure at the outdoor unit to get 128 psig evaporator pressure The saturated pressure of 128 equates to 44 F Tom calculates the evaporator superheat to be 53 F 44 F 9 F The TXV appears to be operating properly a m 410 Suction Line Pressure Drop psig Total Equivalent Line Length ft 80 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 8 10 12 15 17 20 22 25 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 13 17 21 25 29 33 38 42 4 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 9 11 14 16 19 22 24 27 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 11 14 18 21 25 28 32 35 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 14 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 6 7 9 10 12 14 16 17 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 8 10 13 16 18 21 23 26 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 NOTE The additional superheat at the compressor is due principally to heat gain in the 75 feet of suction line with a minor contribution by
51. V allows additional protection to the TXV as the liquid line drier also acts as a strainer Install Liquid line Filter Drier Indoor AC A CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation To avoid performance loss and compressor failure installation of filter drier in liquid line is required 4 CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation To avoid filter drier damage while brazing filter drier must be wrapped in a heat sinking material such as a wet cloth Refer to Fig 17 and install filter drier as follows 1 Braze 5 in liquid tube to the indoor coil 2 Wrap filter drier with damp cloth 3 Braze filter drier to above 5 liquid tube Flow arrow must point towards indoor coil 4 Connect and braze liquid refrigerant tube to the filter drier Specifications subject to change without notice 21 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP Install Liquid line Filter Drier Indoor HP Refer to Fig 18 and install filter drier as follows 1 Braze 5 in liquid tube to the indoor coil 2 Wrap filter drier with damp cloth 3 Braze filter drier to 5 in long liquid tube from step 1 4 Connect and braze liquid refrigerant tube to the filter drier Suction Line Filter Drier The suction line drier is specifically designed to operate with R 410A use only factory authorized com
52. When the reversing valve is energized O is powered on Communication and Status Function Lights For Communicating Control only Green communications COMM Light A green LED COMM light on the outdoor board indicates successful communication with the other system products The green LED will remain OFF until communication is established Once a valid command is received the green LED will turn ON continuously If no communication is received within 2 minutes the LED will be turned OFF until the next valid communication Amber Status Light An amber colored STATUS light is used to display the operation mode and fault codes as specified in the troubleshooting section See Table 15 for codes and definitions NOTE Only one code will be displayed on the outdoor unit control board the most recent with the highest priority Utility Interface With Communicating Control The utility curtailment relay should be wired between R and Y2 connections on the control board for Communicating Systems only see Fig 30 This input allows a power utility device to interrupt compressor operation during peak load periods When the utility sends a signal to shut the system down the wall control will display Curtailment Active Compressor Operation The basic scroll design has been modified with the addition of an internal unloading mechanism that opens a bypass port in the first compression pocket effectively reducing the displacement of t
53. X N _ E o o _ o e o O A O 0 gt PO N J gt N gt E m E mm E ud E e E A l l aj c ij l A d 8 l ojo OJN ol N o 12 AR 12 _ NINI OINI O oO h N 0J A gt 69 gt k gt C E 69 Specifications subject to change without notice 35 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL R 410A 8 R 22 Split System AC amp HP Table 11 R 22 Superheat Chart R 22 Vapor Line Temperature F Superheat F a e af 5 2 14 18 20 22 24 26 28 1 6 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 7 49 5 53 55 57 569 6t 50 52 54 56 58 62 50 52 54 56 58 62 52 54 56 58 62 64 52 54 56 58 62 64 66 54 56 58 62 66 68 54 56 58 62 66 68 55 57 59 61 6 65 67 69 5
54. able 5 Jason determines there should be 10 psig pressure drop in the suction line Jason now takes the suction line temperature at the outlet of the evaporator and obtains 51 F Per the instructions Jason adds the 10 psig pressure drop to the 60 psig pressure at the outdoor unit to get 70 psig at the evaporator Saturated pressure of 70 psig equates to approximately 41 F Jason determines the Evaporator superheat to be 51 F 41 F 10 Jason concludes the TXV is functioning properly NOTE In this situation both the pressure drop and the heat gain in the suction line are significant contributions to the superheat at the service valve The pressure drop contributes approximately 7 F superheat and the heat gain in the suction line contributes 13 F Fig 27 Pseudo Evaporator Superheat Pressure and Temperature Measurement Locations 421 08 5400 00 30 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP Table 6 R 410A Refrigerant Pressure Temperature Chart 705 163 0 Source Allied Signal Genetron for Windows version R1 0 1999 Specifications subject to change without notice 31 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP Table 7 R 22 Refrigerant Pressure Temperature Relationship 421 08 5400 00 32 Specifications subject to change without notice R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP
55. ach to liquid line near defrost thermostat Insulate for more accurate reading 3 Turn on power to outdoor unit Restart unit in heating 5 Within a few minutes liquid line temperature drops within a range causing defrost thermostat contacts to close Temperature range is from 33 F to 27 F Notice temperature at which ohmmeter reading goes from ee to zero ohms Thermostat contacts close at this point 6 Short between the speed up terminals using a small slotted screwdriver 7 Unit changes over to defrost within 21 sec depending on timing cycle setting Liquid line temperature rises to range where defrost thermostat contacts open Temperature range is from 60 F to 70 F Resistance goes from zero to when contacts are open 8 If either opening or closing temperature does not fall within above ranges or thermostat sticks in 1 position replace thermostat to ensure proper defrost operation NOTE With timing cycle set at 90 minutes unit initiates defrost within approximately 21 sec When you hear the reversing valve changing position remove screwdriver immediately Otherwise control will terminate normal 10 minute defrost cycle in approximately 2 sec Fan Motor The fan motor rotates the fan blade that draws air through the outdoor coil to exchange heat between the refrigerant and the air Motors are totally enclosed to increase reliability This eliminates the need for a rain shield For the correct position of fan
56. age both sides of external sheet metal and grilles e Paint coated screws Coastal environments are considered to be within 2 miles of the ocean Salt water can be carried as far away as 2 miles from the coast by means of sea spray mist or fog Line of sight distance from the ocean prevailing wind direction relative humidity wet dry time and coil temperatures will determine the severity of corrosion potential in the coastal environment LOW AMBIENT COOLING GUIDELINE The minimum operating temperature for these units in cooling mode is 55 F 12 7 C outdoor ambient without additional accessories Low ambient cannot be used with Communicating control If Low ambient requirements are needed use as non communicating and refer to specification sheets for proper accessories required Wind baffles are required when operating in cooling mode at ambients below 55 F 12 7 C Plans are shown in Low Ambient Pressure Kit instructions Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL LONG LINE GUIDELINE Refer to Split System Long Line Applications Guidelines for air conditioner and heat pump systems ACCESSORY DESCRIPTIONS See the appropriate specification sheets and installation manuals for accessory information CABINET ASSEMBLY Access Compressor Or Other Internal Cabinet Components NOTE It is not necessary to remove the top cover to gain access Removing the top cover may cause grill panels corner posts or
57. anged to terminate defrost It is a thermally actuated switch clamped to outdoor coil to sense its temperature Normal temperature range is closed at 30 3 F and open at 65 5 F Defrost thermostats are used in non communicating models a coil temperature thermistor is used in Communicating units Specifications subject to change without notice 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL FEEDER TUBE STUB TUBE LM THERMOSTAT A97517 Fig 6 Defrost Thermostat Location Check Defrost Thermostat There is a liquid header with a distributor and feeder tube going into outdoor coil At the end of 1 of the feeder tubes there is a 3 8 in OD stub tube approximately 2 in 50 8 mm long See Fig 6 The defrost thermostat should be located on stub tube Note that there is only 1 stub tube used with a liquid header and on most units it is the bottom circuit NOTE The defrost thermostat must be located on the liquid side of the outdoor coil on the bottom circuit and as close to the coil as possible For a copper stub tube the DFT will have a copper cup For an aluminum stub tube the DFT will have an aluminum cup Don t interchange material types Defrost Control Board Troubleshooting defrost control involves a series of simple steps that indicate whether or not board is defective NOTE This procedure allows the service technician to check control board and def
58. as a discharge temperature switch DTS This is to protect against excessively high scroll temperatures due to loss of charge or operating outside the compressor envelope This temperature sensor opens to stop the compressor if temperatures exceed 239 257 F 115 125 C and resets at 151 187 F 66 86 The DTS will break the Y signal in the 24 volt circuit if it trips open NOTE The LG generation 2 compressor models will not have this temperature switch Test sensor wires for continuity open above 239 257 F 115 125 C and resets at 151 187 F 66 86 If replacement is deemed necessary perform the following to replace sensor 1 Locate top cap and discharge temperature sensor A12342 Specifications subject to change without notice 13 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL 2 Carefully remove sensor cover A12343 3 Expose the sensor holder A12344 4 Slide out the sensor slide in replacement and reinstall the cover A12345 COMPRESSOR TROUBLESHOOTING Compressor Failures Compressor failures are classified in 2 broad failure categories mechanical and electrical Both types are discussed below 421 08 5400 00 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP Mechanical Failures A compressor is a mechanical pump driven by an electric motor contained in a welded or hermetic shell In a mechanical failure motor or electrical circuit appears normal but compressor does not function normally
59. as demanded by the thermostat or wall control On CH9 models if OAT is lt 25 F 3 9 C defrost will occur in high stage only regardless of thermostat or wall control demand and will terminate at 50 F 10 coil temperature with a minimum of 2 5 minutes in defrost If the coil temperature does not reach 32 F 0 C within the interval the interval timer will be reset and start over e Upon initial power up the first defrost interval is defaulted to 30 minutes Remaining intervals are at selected times e Defrost is only allowed to occur below 50 F 10 C outdoor ambient temperature The outdoor fan output ODF will remain off for 20 seconds after termination This delay will allow time for the system to capture the heat from the outdoor coil and reduce the steam cloud effect that may occur on transition from defrost to the heating cycle The outdoor fan output OFF delay of 20 seconds may be defeated to enable the fan to energize immediately at the time of termination and 12 seconds prior to the reversing valve de energizing through forced defrost pins as follows e ODF fan delay defeat can be toggled by shorting the forced defrost pins for gt 15 seconds while in the standby mode status LED on solid The LED will start to flash when the toggle has taken place e Status code 4 shows the fan delay defeat is active no delay e Status code 3 shows that it is not active 20 second delay The code will con
60. at between 15 F and 50 F Hunting Superheat NOTE Hunting is when the valve superheat swings more than 10 F Superheat in repetition This is typically an application issue 20 Check for obvious kinked or pinched distributor capillary tubes causing imbalance to the circuiting e If OK proceed to Step 21 21 Check that proper size valve is used per Product Literature e f OK proceed to Step 22 22 Check airflow sensing bulb tightness orientation on vapor tube and ensure bulb is properly wrapped e f OK proceed to Step 23 23 Check for even temperature distribution 5 difference at outlet of each circuit of evaporator and for even air distribution over all evaporator slabs e If OK proceed to Step 24 24 Move sensing bulb further down suction line e f problem not corrected replace valve Pseudo Evaporator Superheat Instructions The Pseudo Evaporator Superheat calculates the superheat at the outlet of the evaporator with known and available information Because there generally is not a pressure port 90 STD 90 LONG RAD R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP on the vapor line at the indoor coil this procedure allows the service personnel to evaluate the evaporator superheat with the vapor pressure port at the outdoor unit The method requires the following information e Suction line temperature at the outlet of the evaporator F e Suction line pressure at the outdoor unit psig e Outdoor nomi
61. ationary and an orbiting scroll See Fig 8 The scroll compressor has no dynamic suction or discharge valves and it is more tolerant of stresses caused by debris liquid slugging and flooded starts The compressor is equipped with an internal pressure relief port The pressure relief port is a safety device designed to protect against extreme high pressure The relief port has an operating range between 550 to 625 psi differential pressure for R 410A and 350 to 450 psi differential pressure for R 22 Scrolls have a variety of shut down solutions depending on model to prevent backward rotation and eliminate the need for cycle protection LG SCROLL COMPRESSOR The compressors used in these products are specifically designed to operate with designated refrigerants and cannot be interchanged LG produced scroll compressors are designed to operate and function as the typical orbiting scroll on a fixed scroll design Refrigerant flow and compression is basically the same Characteristics of the LG Scroll Compressor Internal Motor Overload Protection OLP This is inherent protection system sensing both motor winding temperature and motor current This is designed to open the common wire on single phase units and stop the motor operation if motor high temperature or over current conditions exist Trip of the OLP opens the common line Vacuum protection device If the suction side of the compressor is blocked or limited an extrem
62. blade assembly the fan hub should be flush with the motor shaft Replacement motors and blades may vary slightly 4 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD A Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death Turn off all power before servicing or replacing fan motor Be sure unit main power switch is turned off The bearings are permanently lubricated therefore no oil ports are provided For suspected electrical failures check for loose or faulty electrical connections or defective fan motor capacitor Fan motor is equipped with thermal overload device in motor windings which may open under adverse operating conditions Allow time for motor to cool so device can reset Further checking of motor can be done with an ohmmeter Set scale on X 1 position and check for continuity between 3 leads Replace motors that show an open circuit in any of the windings Place 1 lead of ohmmeter on each motor lead At same time place other ohmmeter lead on motor case ground Replace any motor that shows resistance to ground arcing burning or overheating Compressor Plug The compressor electrical plug provides a quick tight connection to compressor terminals The plug completely covers the compressor terminals and the mating female 421 08 5400 00 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP terminals are completely encapsulated in plug Therefore terminals are isolated from any moisture so corrosion and re
63. cal Labeling Piston Label A150066 Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com 421 08 5400 00 6 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL ELECTRICAL 4 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death Exercise extreme caution when working on any electrical components Shut off all power to system prior to troubleshooting Some troubleshooting techniques require power to remain on In these instances exercise extreme caution to avoid danger of electrical shock ONLY TRAINED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING Aluminum Wire 4 CAUTION UNIT OPERATION AND SAFETY HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation Aluminum wire may be used in the branch circuit such as the circuit between the main and unit disconnect but only copper wire may be used between the unit disconnect and the unit Whenever aluminum wire is used in branch circuit wiring with this unit adhere to the following recommendations Connections must be made in accordance with the National Electrical Code NEC using connectors approved for aluminum wire The connectors must be UL approved marked Al Cu with the UL symbol for the application and wire size The wire size selected must have a current capacity not less than that of th
64. cal support manuals for rating information electrical data required clearances additional component part numbers and related pre sale data Installation Instructions are also available per specific models INSTALLATION GUIDELINE Residential New Construction Specifications for these units in the residential new construction market require the outdoor unit indoor unit refrigerant tubing sets metering device and filter drier listed in specification sheets and technical support manuals DO NOT DEVIATE Consult unit Installation Instructions for detailed information Add On Replacement Retrofit R 22 to R 410A Specifications for these units in the add on replacement retrofit market require change out of outdoor unit metering device and all capillary tube coils Change out of indoor coil is recommended There can be no deviation 1 If system is being replaced due to compressor electrical failure assume acid is in system If system is being replaced for any other reason use approved acid test kit to determine acid level If even low levels of acid are detected install factory approved 100 percent activated alumina suction line filter drier in addition to the factory supplied liquid line filter drier 421 08 5400 00 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP Remove the suction line filter drier as soon as possible with a maximum of 72 hr 2 Drain oil from low points or traps in suction line and evaporator if they were
65. cifically designed to operate with R 410A systems R 22 pressure switches must not be used as replacements for the R 410A air conditioner or heat pump R 410A pressure switches are identified by a pink stripe down each wire Low Pressure Switch AC Only The low pressure switch is located on suction line and protects against low suction pressures caused by such events as loss of charge low airflow across indoor coil dirty filters etc It opens on a pressure drop at about 50 psig for R 410A and about 27 for R 22 If system pressure is above this switch should be closed To check switch 1 Turn off all power to unit 2 Disconnect leads on switch 3 Apply ohmmeter leads across switch You should have continuity on a good switch NOTE Because these switches are attached to refrigeration system under pressure it is not advisable to remove this device for troubleshooting unless you are reasonably certain that a problem exists If switch must be removed remove and recover all system charge so that pressure gauges read 0 psi Never open system without breaking vacuum with dry nitrogen A CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury Wear safety glasses protective clothing and gloves when handling refrigerant To replace switch 1 Apply heat with torch to solder joint and remove switch A CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in p
66. connected to the compressor HAS an internal rectifier that converts the 24v AC signal to 24v DC DO NOT INSTALL A PLUG WITHOUT AN INTERNAL RECTIFIER Unloader Test Procedure CAT CA9 CH6 CH9 The unloader is the compressor internal mechanism controlled by the DC solenoid that modulates between high and low stage If it is suspected that the unloader is not working the following methods may be used to verify operation 1 Operate the system and measure compressor amperage Cycle the unloader on and off at 30 second plus intervals at the UI from low to high stage and back to low stage Wait 5 seconds after staging to high before taking a reading The compressor amperage should go up or down at least 20 percent 2 If the expected result is not achieved remove the solenoid plug from the compressor and with the unit running and the UI calling for high stage test the voltage output at the plug with a DC voltmeter The reading should be 24 volts DC 3 If the correct DC voltage is at the control circuit mold ed plug measure the compressor unloader coil resis tance The resistance should be approximately 330 or 1640 ohms depending on unloader coil supplier If the coil resistance is infinite or is grounded the compres sor must be replaced Specifications subject to change without notice 43 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL Temperature Thermistors Thermistors are electronic devices which sense temperature As the t
67. cumulator If more than 20 percent of oil charge is trapped in accumulator add new POE oil to compressor to make up for this loss 421 08 5400 00 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP ie 430 FUSE ELEMENT A88410 Fig 19 Accumulator Thermostatic Expansion Valve TXV All fan coils and furnace coils will have a factory installed thermostatic expansion valve TXV The TXV will be a bi flow hard shutoff with an external equalizer and a balance port pin A hard shut off TXV does not have a bleed port Therefore minimal equalization takes place after shutdown TXVs are specifically designed to operate with R 410A or R 22 refrigerant use only factory authorized TXV s Do not interchange R 410A and R 22 TXVs TXV Operation The TXV is a metering device that is used in air conditioning and heat pump systems to adjust to changing load conditions by maintaining a preset superheat temperature at the outlet of the evaporator coil The volume of refrigerant metered through the valve seat is dependent upon the following 1 Superheat temperature is sensed by cap tube sensing bulb on suction tube at outlet of evaporator coil This temperature is converted into pressure by refrigerant in the bulb pushing downward on the diaphragm which opens the valve via the pushrods 2 The suction pressure at the outlet of the evaporator coil is transferred via the external equalizer tube to the underside of the diaphragm This is neede
68. d to account for the indoor coil pressure drop Residential coils typically have a high pressure drop which requires this valve feature 3 The pin is spring loaded which exerts pressure on the underside of the diaphragm Therefore the bulb pressure works against the spring pressure and evaporator suction pressure to open the valve If the load increases the temperature increases at the bulb which increases the pressure on the top side of the diaphragm This opens the valve and increases the flow of refrigerant The increased refrigerant flow causes the leaving evaporator temperature to decrease This lowers the pressure on the diaphragm and closes the pin The refrigerant flow is effectively stabilized to the load demand with negligible change in superheat 22 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL Install TXV The thermostatic expansion valve is specifically designed to operate with a refrigerant type Do not use an R 22 TXV on a R 410A system and do not use a R 410A valve on an R 22 system Refer to specification sheets for the appropriate TXV kit number A CAUTION UNIT OPERATION HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation Al indoor coil units must be installed with a hard shut off R 410A TXV metering device IMPORTANT The TXV should be mounted as close to the indoor coil as possible and in a vertical upright position Avoid mounting th
69. de that either draws or blows air through outdoor coil to exchange heat between refrigerant and air Motors are totally enclosed to increase reliability This also eliminates need for rain shield 4 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death Turn off all power to unit before servicing or replacing fan motor Be sure unit main power switch is turned off The bearings are permanently lubricated therefore no oil ports are provided For suspected electrical failures check for loose or faulty electrical connections or defective fan motor capacitor Fan motor is equipped with thermal overload device in motor windings which may open under adverse operating conditions Allow time for motor to cool so device can reset Further checking of motor can be done with an ohmmeter Set scale on R X 1 position check for continuity between three leads Replace motors that show an open circuit in any of the windings Place 1 lead of ohmmeter on each motor lead At same time place other ohmmeter lead on motor case ground Replace any motor that shows resistance to ground signs of arcing burning overheating Located above the compressor is a single speed fan motor and fan The CA9 and CHO air conditioner and heat pump models use the ECM variable speed fan motor The outdoor Integral Control Motor ECM is a variable speed motor which operates from 450 to 850 rpm The
70. defrost thermostat must be closed or the defrost thermostat pins must be jumpered Follow the steps below to force a defrost cycle 1 Jumper the DFT input 2 Short the speed up pins This speeds up the defrost timer by a factor of 256 The longer the defrost interval setting the longer the pins must be shorted to speed through the timing For example if interval is 90 min the speed up will take 90 256 min x 60seconds minute 21 seconds max This could be shorter depending on how much time has elapsed since the defrost thermostat closed 3 Remove the short immediately when the unit shifts into defrost Failure to remove the short immediately will result in a very short forced defrost cycle the 10 minute timer will be sped through in 2 seconds 4 When defrost begins it will continue until the defrost thermostat opens or 10 minutes has elapsed NOTE The T1 terminal on the defrost board powers the defrost timing function This terminal must be energized before any defrost function will occur If defrost thermostat is stuck closed Whether the unit is in heating or cooling mode it will run a defrost cycle for 10 minutes each time the compressor has been energized for the selected time interval The board will terminate automatically after 10 minutes of defrost time regardless of defrost thermostat position If defrost thermostat is stuck open The unit will not defrost NOTE Unit will remain in defrost until defrost thermostat re
71. dent on such factors as hours of operation geographic location and local environmental conditions 4 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death Disconnect all electrical power to unit before performing any maintenance or service on outdoor unit Remember to disconnect power supply to air handler as this unit supplies low voltage power to the outdoor unit The minimum maintenance that should be performed on this equipment is as follows 1 Check outdoor coil for cleanliness each heating and cooling season and clean as necessary 2 Check fan motor and blade for cleanliness each month during cooling season and clean as necessary 3 Check electrical connections for tightness and controls for proper operation each cooling season and service as necessary CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation Because of possible damage to the equipment or personal injury maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel only Desert and Seacoast Locations Special consideration must be given to installation and maintenance of condensing units installed in coastal or desert locations This is because salt and alkali content of sand adheres to aluminum fins of coil and can cause premature coil failure due to corrosion Preventive measures can be taken during installations such as 1
72. detects this sound and uses it as a valuable troubleshooting tool Using a remote measuring device check inlet and outlet line temperatures DO NOT touch lines If reversing valve is operating normally inlet and outlet temperatures on appropriate lines should be close to each other Any difference would be due to heat loss or gain across valve body Temperatures are best checked with a remote reading electronic type thermometer with multiple probes Route thermocouple leads to inside of coil area through service valve mounting plate area underneath coil Fig 15 and Fig 16 show test points TP on reversing valve for recording temperatures Insulate points for more accurate reading If valve is defective R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP 1 Shut off all power to unit and remove charge from system 2 Remove solenoid coil from valve body Remove valve by cutting it from system with tubing cutter Repair person should cut in such a way that stubs can be easily re brazed back into system Do not use hacksaw This introduces chips into system that cause failure After defective valve is removed wrap it in wet rag and carefully unbraze stubs Save stubs for future use Because defective valve is not overheated it can be analyzed for cause of failure when it is returned 3 Braze new valve onto used stubs Keep stubs oriented correctly Scratch corresponding matching marks on old valve and stubs and on new valve body to aid
73. e Check between C and W2 using voltmeter Reading on voltmeter should indicate 24v This step ensures defrost relay contacts have closed energizing supplemental heat W2 and reversing valve solenoid O 11 Unit should remain in defrost no longer than 10 minutes Actual time in defrost depends on how quickly speed up jumper is removed If it takes 2 sec to remove speed up jumper after unit has switched to defrost the unit will switch back to heat mode 12 After a few minutes in defrost cooling operation liquid line should be warm enough to have caused defrost thermostat contacts to open Check resistance across defrost thermostat Ohmmeter should read infinite resistance indicating defrost thermostat has opened at approximately 65 F 13 Shut off unit power and reconnect fan lead 14 Remove jumper between DFT and R terminals Reconnect defrost thermostat leads Failure to remove jumper causes unit to switch to defrost every 30 60 or 90 minutes and remain in defrost for full 10 minutes 15 Replace control box cover Restore power to unit If defrost thermostat does not check out following above items or incorrect calibration is suspected check for defective thermostat as follows Specifications subject to change without notice 11 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL 1 Follow items 1 5 above 2 Route sensor or probe underneath coil or other convenient location using thermocouple temperature measuring device Att
74. e High Stage amp high Model OAT lt 104 F 40 lt 104 40 C Stage OAT gt 104 F 40 C CH924 8 72 9 35 11 90 CH936 9 06 10 23 11 90 CH948 9 91 11 04 11 90 CH960 10 83 11 70 11 90 CA924 9 57 10 88 11 90 CA936 9 06 10 23 11 90 CA948 9 91 11 04 11 90 CA960 10 83 11 70 11 90 NOTE For CH9 models in low ambient cooling the PWM output for both high and low stage equals the value for low stage operation below 55 F 12 8 C ECM Fan Motor Troubleshooting If the outdoor fan motor fails to start and run e Check the high voltage supply The unit need not be running to check high voltage but the power must be on e Ifthe 230vac is present use Table 13 to check for proper control voltage output to the fan motor from the control board The control board sends DC voltage signals to the motor through the terminals labeled PWM1 PWM Set a voltmeter on a DC voltage scale and check across these terminals e First check voltage with the motor disconnected If no control voltage is present check control board connections If connections are good replace the control board e f voltage is present reconnect the motor and check again Shut down the unit to reconnect the motor and restart the unit to complete this troubleshooting procedure If control voltage is no longer present or motor fails to respond check motor connections e f connections are good replace the motor Time Delays Th
75. e condenser is the outdoor coil in the cooling mode and the evaporator is the indoor coil In a heat pump the condenser is the indoor coil in the heating mode and the evaporator is the outdoor coil In the typical air conditioning mode compressed hot gas leaves the compressor and enters the condensing coil As gas passes through the condenser coil it rejects heat and condenses into liquid The liquid leaves condensing unit through liquid line and enters metering device at evaporator coil As it passes through metering device it becomes a gas liquid mixture As it passes through indoor coil it absorbs heat and the refrigerant moves to the compressor and is again compressed to hot gas and cycle repeats Servicing Systems on Roofs With Synthetic Materials POE polyol ester compressor lubricants are known to cause long term damage to some synthetic roofing materials Exposure even if immediately cleaned up may cause embrittlement leading to cracking to occur in one year or more When performing any service which may risk exposure of compressor oil to the roof take appropriate precautions to protect roofing Procedures which risk oil leakage include but are not limited to compressor replacement repairing refrigerants leaks replacing refrigerant components such as filter drier pressure switch metering device coil accumulator or reversing valve Synthetic Roof Precautionary Procedure 1 Cover extended roof working area with an
76. e copper wire specified and must not create a voltage drop between service panel and unit in excess of 2 of unit rated voltage To prepare wire before installing connector all aluminum wire must be brush scratched and coated with a corrosion inhibitor such as Pentrox A When it is suspected that connection will be exposed to moisture it is very important to cover entire connection completely to prevent an electrochemical action that will cause connection to fail very quickly Do not reduce effective size of wire such as cutting off strands so that wire will fit a connector Proper size connectors should be used Check all factory and field electrical connections for tightness This should also be done after unit has reached operating temperatures especially if aluminum conductors are used Contactor The contactor provides a means of applying power to unit using low voltage 24v from transformer in order to power contactor coil Depending on unit model you may encounter single or double pole contactors Exercise extreme caution when troubleshooting as 1 side of line may be electrically energized The contactor coil is powered by 24vac If contactor does not operate 1 With power off check whether contacts are free to move Check for severe burning or arcing on contact points 2 With power off use ohmmeter to check for continuity of coil Disconnect leads before checking A low resistance reading is normal Do not look for a
77. e inlet tube vertically down The valve is more susceptible to malfunction due to debris if inlet tube is facing down A factory approved filter drier must be installed in the liquid line at the indoor unit Installing TXV in Place of Piston in a Rated Indoor Coil pre 2006 1 Pump system down to 2 psig and recover refrigerant 2 Remove hex nut from piston body Use backup wrench on fan coils 3 Remove and discard factory installed piston Be sure Teflon seal is in place 4 Reinstall hex nut Finger tighten nut plus 1 2 turn NOTE If the piston is not removed from the body TXV will not function properly A CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation Use a brazing shield and wrap TXV with wet cloth or use heat sink material 5 Install TXV on indoor coil liquid line Sweat swivel adapter to inlet of indoor coil and attach to TXV outlet Use backup wrench to avoid damage to tubing or valve Sweat inlet of TXV marked IN to liquid line Avoid excessive heat which could damage valve 6 Install vapor elbow with equalizer adapter to suction tube of line set and suction connection to indoor coil Adapter has a 1 4 in male connector for attaching equalizer tube 7 Connect equalizer tube of TXV to 1 4 in equalizer fitting on vapor line adapter 8 Attach TXV bulb to horizontal section of suction line using clamps provided Insulate bulb with field su
78. e unit time delays include e Five minute time delay to start cooling or heating operation when there is a call from the thermostat or wall control To bypass this feature momentarily 40 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL short and release Forced Defrost pins Speed up is also possible by pressing the Cool To or Heat To button on the Communicating wall control e Five minute compressor re cycle delay on return from a brown out condition e Two minute time delay to return to standby operation from last valid communication with Communicating only e Oneminute time delay of outdoor fan at termination of cooling mode when outdoor ambient is greater than or equal to 100 F e Fifteen second delay at termination of defrost before the auxiliary heat W1 is de energized e Twenty second delay at termination of defrost before the outdoor fan is energized e Thirty second compressor delay when quiet shift enabled e Seventy and sixty second compressor delays when Quiet Shift 2 is enabled e CH6 models there is a 1 minute time delay between staging from low to high and from high to low capacity On CH6 models there is no delay the compressor will change from low to high and from high to low capacity on the fly to meet the demand Pressure Switches The R 410A two stage air conditioner contains two pressure switches to prevent system operation if the pressures get excessively high
79. een running the area will still be warm With power off and heater leads disconnected check across leads with ohmmeter Do not look for a specific resistance reading Check for resistance or an open circuit Change heater if an open circuit is detected Time Delay Relay The TDR is a solid state control recycle delay timer which keeps indoor blower operating for 90 sec after thermostat is satisfied This delay enables blower to remove residual cooling in coil after compression shutdown thereby improving efficiency of system The sequence of operation is that on closure of wall thermostat and at end of a fixed on delay of 1 sec fan relay is energized When thermostat is satisfied an off delay is initiated When fixed delay of 90 20 sec is completed fan relay is de energized and fan motor stops If wall thermostat closes during this delay TDR is reset and fan relay remains energized TDR is a 24v device that operates within a range of 15v to 30v and draws about 0 5 amps If the blower runs continuously instead of 8 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL cycling off when the fan switch is set to AUTO the TDR is probably defective and must be replaced Pressure Switches Pressure switches are protective devices wired into control circuit low voltage They shut off compressor if abnormally high or low pressures are present in the refrigeration circuit R 410A pressure switches are spe
80. eep ends of tubing sealed during installation A CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation If ANY refrigerant tubing is buried provide a 6 in vertical rise at service valve Refrigerant tubing lengths up to 36 in may be buried without further special consideration Do not bury lines longer than 36 in 421 08 5400 00 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP SENSING BULB EQUALIZER TUBE THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE A91277 Fig 21 Typical TXV Installation REFRIGERATION SYSTEM REPAIR Leak Detection New installations should be checked for leaks prior to complete charging If a system has lost all or most of its charge system must be pressurized again to approximately 150 psi minimum and 375 psi maximum This can be done by adding refrigerant using normal charging procedures or by pressurizing system with nitrogen less expensive than refrigerant Nitrogen also leaks faster than refrigerants Nitrogen cannot however be detected by an electronic leak detector See Fig 22 A95422 Fig 22 Electronic Leak Detection 4 WARNING PERSONAL INJURY AND UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death Due to the high pressure of nitrogen it should never be used without a pressure regulator on the tank Assuming that a system is pressurized with either all
81. ely low vacuum situation is formed by the optimum efficiency of the scrolls The high vacuum pressure causes the arc at the internal power terminal and cause tripping of the internal overload or breaker or damage to the compressor This compressor is equipped with internal protection that opens if this high vacuum condition exists and bypasses high pressure gas to the low pressure and the internal overload may trip In the case of refrigerant pump down the unit can operate with pump down but this protection may not allow the refrigerant to be pumped down completely Internal Pressure Relief IPR The internal pressure relief is located between the high and low pressure of the compressor and is designed to open when the difference of the suction and discharge pressure is 500 550 psid When the IPR valve opens the high temperature gas bypasses into the motor area and will trip the motor OLP Quiet Shut Down Device The LG scroll has a shut down device to efficiently minimize the shut down sound The reversing sound is minimized by a check valve located in the discharge port of the scroll sets This slows the R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP equalization of the high side to low side upon shut down to prevent the scrolls from operating backwards Discharge Temperature Protection The compressor discharge temperature may be monitored by a temperature sensor mounted on the top cap of the compressor Wire diagrams may refer to this
82. emperature increases the resistance decreases Thermistors are used to sense outdoor air OAT and coil temperature OCT Refer to Fig 28 for resistance values versus temperature If the outdoor air or coil thermistor should fail the control will flash the appropriate fault code See Table 15 IMPORTANT The outdoor air thermistor and coil thermistor should be factory mounted in the final locations Check to ensure thermistors are mounted properly per Fig 31 and Fig 32 Thermistor Sensor Comparison The control continuously monitors and compares the outdoor air temperature sensor outdoor coil temperature sensor to ensure proper operating conditions The comparison is ncooling if the outdoor air sensor indicates gt 10 F warmer than the coil sensor or the outdoor air sensor indicates gt 20 F cooler than the coil sensor the sensors are out of range n heating if the outdoor air sensor indicates gt 35 F warmer than the coil sensor or the outdoor air sensor indicates 10 F cooler than the coil sensor the sensors are out of range If the sensors are out of range the control will flash the appropriate fault code as shown in Table 15 OAT Thermistor must be locked in place with spheri cal nib end facing towards the front of the control box Bs f t 1 NO Dx D C use A150065 Fig 31 Outdoor Air Thermistor OAT Attachment
83. ermal Cutout High Stage 72 Thermal Cutout Contactor Shorted 73 No 230V at 74 Compressor Low Stage 81 Thermal Lockout High Stage 82 Thermal Lockout Pressure Lockout 83 High Pressure Lockout iy POSSIBLE CAUSE AND ACTION Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation User made selection see instructions for more detail User made selection see instructions for more detail Communication with wall control lost Check wiring to wall control indoor and outdoor units Control does not detect a model plug or detects an invalid model plug Unit will not operate without correct model plug High pressure switch trip Check refrigerant charge outdoor fan operation and coils for airflow restrictions Low pressure switch trip Check refrigerant charge and indoor air flow Outdoor unit control board has failed Control board needs to be replaced Line voltage 187v for at least 4 seconds Compressor and fan operation not allowed until voltage 190v Verify line voltage There is no 230v at the contactor when indoor unit is powered and cooling heating demand exists Verify the disconnect is closed and 230v wiring is connected to the unit Outdoor air sensor not reading or out of range Ohm out sensor and check wiring Coil sensor not reading or out of range Ohm out sensor and check wiring Improper relationship between coil sensor and outdoor air sensor Ohm out sensors and check wiring Compressor o
84. ersonal injury Wear safety glasses when using torch Have quenching cloth available Oil vapor in line may ignite when switch is removed 2 Braze in 1 4 in flare fitting and screw on replacement pressure switch High Pressure Switch AC amp HP The high pressure switch is located in liquid line and protects against excessive condenser coil pressure It opens around 610 to 670 psig for R 410A and 400 psig for R 22 10 for both Switches close at 298 20 psig for R 22 and 420 or 470 25 psig for R 410A High pressure may be caused by a dirty condenser coil failed fan motor or condenser air re circulation To check switch R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP 1 Turn off all power to unit 2 Disconnect leads on switch 3 Apply ohmmeter leads across switch You should have continuity on a good switch NOTE Because these switches are attached to refrigeration system under pressure it is not advisable to remove this device for troubleshooting unless you are reasonably certain that a problem exists If switch must be removed remove and recover all system charge so that pressure gauges read 0 psi Never open system without breaking vacuum with dry nitrogen 4 CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury Wear safety glasses protective clothing and gloves when handling refrigerant To replace switch 1 Apply heat with torch to solder join
85. ethod and the triple evacuation method Deep Vacuum Method The deep vacuum method requires a vacuum pump capable of pulling a vacuum of 500 microns and a vacuum gauge capable of accurately measuring this vacuum depth The deep vacuum method is the most positive way of assuring a system is free of air and moisture See Fig 24 421 08 5400 00 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP 5000 4500 4000 3500 5 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 LEAK IN SYSTEM VACUUM TIGHT TOO WET TIGHT DRY SYSTEM 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MINUTES 95424 Fig 24 Deep Vacuum Graph Triple Evacuation Method The triple evacuation method should be used when vacuum pump is only capable of pumping down to 28 in of mercury vacuum and system does not contain any liquid water Refer to Fig 25 and proceed as follows 1 Pump system down to 28 in of mercury and allow pump to continue operating for an additional 15 minutes 2 Close service valves and shut off vacuum pump 3 Connect a nitrogen cylinder and regulator to system and open until system pressure is 2 psig 4 Close service valve and allow system to stand for 1 hr During this time dry nitrogen will be able to diffuse throughout the system absorbing moisture 5 Repeat this procedure as indicated in Fig 25 System will then be free of any contaminants and water vapor v BREAK VACUUM WITH DRY NITROGEN v v EVACUATE v BREAK VACUUM WITH
86. gher efficiency ratings of the system The outdoor unit control energizes outdoor fan anytime compressor is operating except for defrost or low ambient cooling The outdoor fan remains energized if a pressure switch or compressor overload should open The outdoor fan motor will continue to operate for one minute after the compressor 421 08 5400 00 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP shuts off when the outdoor ambient is greater than or equal to 100 F 37 7 C This reduces pressure differential for easier starting on next cycle On CA7 and CH6 models the outdoor fan remains energized during the 1 compressor staging time delay On CA7 and CH6 models the outdoor fan motor is a PSC type A fan relay on the control board turns the fan off and on by opening and closing a high voltage circuit to the motor It does not change speeds between low and high stage operation On CA9 and CH9 models the outdoor fan is an ECM type The motor control is continuously powered with high voltage The motor speed is determined by electrical pulses provided by the PWM outputs on the control board The ECM motor RPM adjusts to outdoor conditions as described in Table 13 The PWM output can be measured with a volt meter set to DC volts In low ambient cooling below 55 F 12 7 C the control board cycles the fan off and on Table 13 Outdoor Fan Motor PWM Outdoor Temp DC volts Tolerance 2 Low amp High Low Stag
87. groaning or howling noise When receiving these complaints Quiet Shift 2 if available may improve the noise but will probably not eliminate it totally Check that the defrost thermostat or thermistor is Operating properly Insulating the defrost sensing device may also help If the howling or groaning noise is intermittent replacing the reversing valve may or may not help Rattling that occurs during a shift into or out of defrost on a heat pump could indicate a pressure differential issue This is usually a brief occurrence under 60 seconds and can be remedied by incorporating Quiet Shift 2 if available This is a feature available in communicating heat pumps that shuts down the compressor during the defrost shift for approximately 1 minute allowing the pressures to equalize It is enabled by either a dip switch setting on the defrost board or in the wall control on Communicating systems Verify proper system charge as well Specifications subject to change without notice 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP A07124 Fig 9 Split Post Grommet part number 1172271
88. he oil and then condenses into the oil Upon start up the compressor draws suction from within itself first and lowers the boiling point of the refrigerant that is entrained in the oil This can cause the liquid refrigerant and oil to boil into the compression area or liquid refrigerant to wipe off oil films that are critical for proper lubrication Migration is worsened by greater temperature differentials and or extra refrigerant in the system Prevention of migration can be reduced by various options but some of the more common remedies is to verify proper charge and add a crankcase heater where this situation is suspected Operational vibration could indicate a charge issue Verify charge and ensure proper piping and structural penetration insulation Tubing that is too rigid to building rafters without proper insulation could transfer noise throughout the structure On some occasions a sound dampener or mass weight FAST part no 1185726 placed on the vibrating tubing has been known to reduce this noise Utilizing compressor split post grommets see Fig 9 may also reduce this vibration if piping cannot be remedied An operational high pitch frequency or waa waa sound that appears to resonate through the suction line could indicate a need to add more flex or muffling in the lines This has been occasional in scroll compressor applications and is usually remedied by adding a field fabricated suction line loop see Fig 10
89. he scroll The opening and closing of the bypass port is controlled by an internal electrically operated solenoid The modulated scroll uses a single step of unloading to go from full capacity to approximately 6796 capacity A single speed high efficiency motor continues to run while the scroll modulates between the two capacity steps Modulation is achieved by venting a portion of the gas in the first suction pocket back to the low side of the compressor thereby reducing the effective displacement of the compressor Full capacity is achieved by blocking these vents thus increasing the displacement to 10096 A DC solenoid in the compressor controlled by a rectified 24 volt AC signal in the external solenoid plug moves the slider ring that covers and uncovers these vents The vent covers are arranged in such a manner that the compressor operates at approximately 67 capacity when the solenoid is not energized and 10096 capacity when the solenoid is energized The loading and unloading of the two step scroll is done on the fly without shutting off the motor between steps NOTE 67 compressor capacity translates to approximately 80 cooling or heating capacity at the indoor coil The compressor will always start unloaded and stay unloaded for five seconds even when the thermostat is calling for high stage Specifications subject to change without notice 39 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL Fan Motor Fan motor rotates the fan bla
90. heat at Vapor Service Valve and Pseudo Evaporator Superheat e f both are less than 2 F likely not controlling properly i e stuck open REPLACE VALVE e fsuperheat is higher than 15 F proceed to Step 3 Perform TXV function check e With system running place sensing bulb in ice bath for 1 minute gt superheat should increase f no response Replace Valve f OK proceed to Step 4 4 Check for even temperature distribution at outlet of each circuit of evaporator e f greater than 15 F between circuits distributor or coil has a restriction e If OK proceed to Step 5 Low Superheat with High Suction Pressure NOTE High suction pressure is considered for R 22 80 psig R 410A 135 psig An application issue or other system component failure typically causes this condition 5 R 22 Systems Check that proper valve used not an R 410A valve e f OK proceed to Step 6 6 Check airflow sensing bulb tightness orientation on vapor tube and ensure bulb is properly wrapped e If OK proceed to Step 7 7 Check that compressor is pumping properly NOTE Loose Rules of Thumb Is discharge saturated 20 F higher than ambient temperature 15 discharge superheat between 15 and 50 e If OK proceed to Step 8 8 Recheck Airflow and Subcooling e f OK proceed to Replace Valve High Superheat with Normal or Low Pressure NOTE Normal or low suction pressure is considered R 22 lt 80 psig R 410A lt 135 psig 9
91. hose spray coil vertically downward with constant stream of water at moderate pressure Keep nozzle at a 15 to 20 angle about 3 in from coil face and 18 in from tube Spray so debris is washed out of coil and basepan 4 Reinstall top cover and position blade 5 Reconnect electrical power and check for proper operation Cleaning Outdoor Fan Motor and Blade 1 Remove fan motor and blade Be careful not to bend or dent fan blade 2 Clean motor and blade with soft brush or cloth Be careful not to disturb balance weights on fan blade 3 Check fan blade setscrew for tightness 4 Reinstall fan motor and blade to top cover and check for alignment 5 Reinstall top cover and position blade 6 Reconnect electrical power and check for proper operation Electrical Controls and Wiring 1 Disconnect power to both outdoor and indoor units 2 Check all electrical connections for tightness Tighten all screws electrical connections If any connections appear to be burned or smoky disassemble the connection clean all parts and stripped wires and reassemble Use a new connector if old one is burned or corroded and crimp tightly 3 Reconnect electrical power to indoor and outdoor units and observe unit through 1 complete operating cycle 4 there are any discrepancies in operating cycle troubleshoot to find cause and correct Refrigerant Circuit 1 Check refrigerant charge using the superheat method and if low on cha
92. iar with standard service instruction and training material equipment should be installed in accordance with accepted practices and unit Installation Instructions and in compliance with all national and local codes Power should be turned off when servicing or repairing electrical components Extreme caution should be observed when troubleshooting electrical components with power on Observe all warning notices posted on equipment and in instructions or manuals 4 WARNING UNIT OPERATION AND SAFETY HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or equipment damage R 410A systems operate at higher pressures than standard R 22 systems Do not use R 22 service equipment or components on R 410A equipment Ensure service equipment is rated for R 410A Refrigeration systems contain refrigerant under pressure Extreme caution should be observed when handling refrigerants Wear safety glasses and gloves to prevent personal injury During normal system operations some components are hot and can cause burns Rotating fan blades can cause personal injury Appropriate safety considerations are posted throughout this manual where potentially dangerous techniques are addressed INTRODUCTION This document provides required system information necessary to install service repair or maintain the family air conditioners and heat pumps using R 22 or R 410A refrigerant Refer to the unit specifications and techni
93. in lining up new valve properly When brazing stubs into valve protect valve body with wet rag to prevent overheating 4 Use slip couplings to install new valve with stubs back into system Even if stubs are long wrap valve with a wet rag to prevent overheating 5 After valve is brazed in check for leaks Evacuate and charge system Operate system in both modes several times to be sure valve functions properly FROM INDOOR COIL VIA TO OUTDOOR SERVICE VALVE ON COIL OUTDOOR COIL TO ACCUMULATOR FROM COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE A88342 Fig 15 Reversing Valve Cooling Mode or Defrost Mode Solenoid Energized 421 08 5400 00 Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com 20 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL TO INDOOR COIL VIA SERVICE VALVE ON OUTDOOR COIL INSULATE FOR X TP 3 e ACCURATE READING TO FROM OUTDOOR ACCUMULATOR COIL P TP 4 INSULATE FOR ACCURATE ON READING FROM COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE ELECTRONIC THERMOMETER 88341 Fig 16 Reversing Valve Heating Mode Solenoid De Energized Liquid Line Filter Drier Filter driers are specifically designed for R 22 or R 410A refrigerant Only operate with the appropriate drier using factory authorized components It is recommended that the liquid line drier be installed at the indoor unit Placing the drier near the TX
94. ine solenoid is required to control refrigerant migration in the heating mode The solenoid should be installed near the outdoor unit with the arrow facing the outdoor unit This is the direction of flow control See Split System Long Line Applications Guidelines for long line application details Accessory Liquid Solenoid with Communicating Control When using the Communicating control the liquid line solenoid output is provided at the Y1 connection Connect the solenoid as shown in the wiring label diagram This is a 24vac output that is energized whenever the compressor is energized It closes in the compressor off mode to prevent refrigerant migration into the unit through the liquid line On Models with Accessory Liquid Solenoid Using a Non Communicating Thermostat The liquid solenoid is connect to the Y1 and C terminal connections The liquid solenoid closes in the compressor off mode to prevent refrigerant migration into the unit through the liquid line CHECK CHARGE All CH6 units must be charged in high stage only See Charging Tables 8 amp 10 Factory charge amount and desired subcooling are shown on unit rating plate Charging method is shown on information plate inside unit To properly check or adjust charge conditions must be favorable for subcooling charging Favorable conditions exist when the outdoor temperature is between 70 F and 100 F 21 11 C and 37 78 C and the indoor temperature is between 70 F and
95. ing a small soft wire with small kinks through metering hole Do not damage metering hole sealing surface around piston cones or fluted portion of piston 6 Clean piston refrigerant metering hole 7 Install a new retainer O ring retainer assembly or Teflon washer before reassembling AccuRater Specifications subject to change without notice 19 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL TEFLON SEAL XD L PISTON PISTON BODY L SWEAT FLARE ADAPTER LIQUID SERVICE VALVE A05226 Fig 13 Front Seating Service Valve with Chatleff Connection Used in R 410A Heat Pumps PISTON PISTON RETAINER SWEAT FLARE ADAPTER 01019 Fig 14 AccuRater Components used in R 22 Heat Pumps Reversing Valve In heat pumps changeover between heating and cooling modes is accomplished with a valve that reverses flow of refrigerant in system This reversing valve device is easy to troubleshoot and replace The reversing valve solenoid can be checked with power off with an ohmmeter Check for continuity and shorting to ground With control circuit 24v power on check for correct voltage at solenoid coil Check for overheated solenoid With unit operating other items can be checked such as frost or condensate water on refrigerant lines The sound made by a reversing valve as it begins or ends defrost is a whooshing sound as the valve reverses and pressures in system equalize An experienced service technician
96. ion until first stage is satisfied or until second stage is required again When both first stage and second stage cooling are satisfied the compressor will shut off The reversing valve will remain energized until the control board power is removed or a call for heating in initiated With a call for heating the outdoor fan and compressor are energized The compressor will operate in high or low stage operation as needed to meet the heating demand When the heating demand is satisfied the compressor and fan will shut off The reversing valve is de energized in the heating mode NOTE When two stage unit is operating at low stage system vapor suction pressure will be higher than a standard single stage system or high stage operation NOTE Outdoor fan motor will continue to operate for one minute after compressor shuts off when outdoor ambient is R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP greater than or equal to 100 F This reduces pressure differential for easier starting on next cycle NOTE If unit has not operated within the past 12 hours or following a unit power up upon the next thermostat high or low stage demand unit operates for a minimum of 5 minutes in high stage On models with non communicating systems with first stage of cooling Y1 and O are powered on and with second stage of cooling Y1 Y2 and O are on For these systems with first stage of heating Y1 is on and for second stage of heating Y1 and Y2 are on
97. ists the appropriate fault code is displayed Verify the disconnect is closed and 230v wiring is connected to the unit Compressor Voltage Sensing The control board input terminals labeled VS and L2 on CA7 9 CH6 and CH9 models see Fig 30 are used to detect compressor voltage status and alert the user of potential problems The control continuously monitors the high voltage on the run capacitor of the compressor motor Voltage should be present any time the compressor contactor is energized and voltage should not be present when the contactor is de energized Contactor Shorted Detection If there is compressor voltage sensed when there is no demand for compressor operation the contactor may be stuck closed or there may be a wiring error The control will flash the appropriate fault code Compressor Thermal Cutout CA7 CA9 CH6 CH9 If the control senses the compressor voltage after start up and is then absent for 10 consecutive seconds while cooling or heating demand exists the thermal protector is open The control de energizes the compressor contactor for 15 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP minutes but continues to operate the outdoor fan The control Status LED will flash the appropriate code shown in Table 15 After 15 minutes with a call for low or high stage cooling or heating the compressor contactor is energized If the thermal protector has not re set the outdoor fan is turned off If
98. motor is a dc permanent magnet type motor with the electronic controls integrated into its rear cover The control package includes a small diode bridge capacitors and power switching devices It converts ac to dc power and switches the dc power to the motor windings on and off at various rates to control the motor speed The speed at which the motor windings are thus commutated is determined by a pulse width modulated PWM signal which is received from the control board on the motor control lines The PWM signal is created by turning a DC signal on and off once within a given period of time The signal on time relative to the signal total period defines the percent of the PWM For example if the period is 5 sec and the control power is turned on for 1 sec then off the signal will remain off for 4 sec before turning on again to start the next cycle The PWM is called a 20 percent duty cycle signal If the on time is increased to 4 sec of the 5 sec period the PWM is called an 80 percent duty cycle The ECM reads the PWM signal and increases the motor speed linearly from minimum speed to maximum speed with the percent duty cycle value of the supplied PWM signal Outdoor Fan Motor Operation There are two different types of motors used in the Communicating 2 stage outdoor units The CH6 models use a PSC type fan motor and the speed does not change between high and low speed operation On CH9 models an ECM fan motor is used to achieve hi
99. mpressor contactor 2 Keep the outdoor fan operating for 15 minutes 3 Display the appropriate fault code see Table 15 4 After a 15 minute delay if there is a call for cooling or heating and LPS or HPS is reset the appropriate compressor contactor is energized 5 If LPS or HPS has not closed after a 15 minute delay the outdoor fan is turned off If the open switch closes anytime after the 15 minute delay then resume operation with a call for cooling or heating 6 If LPS or HPS trips 3 consecutive cycles the unit operation is locked out for 4 hours 7 In the event of a high pressure switch trip or high pressure lockout check the refrigerant charge outdoor fan operation and outdoor coil in cooling for airflow restrictions or indoor airflow in heating 42 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL 8 In the event of a low pressure switch trip or low pressure lockout check the refrigerant charge and indoor airflow cooling and outdoor fan operation and outdoor coil in heating Control Fault If the outdoor unit control board has failed the control will flash the appropriate fault code see Table 15 The control board should be replaced Brown Out Protection If the line voltage is less than 187v for at least 4 seconds the appropriate compressor contactor and fan relay are de energized Compressor and fan operation are not allowed until voltage is a minimum of 190v The control will
100. mpressor oil will be positive Follow these additional steps 1 TXV must be cleaned or replaced 2 Drain any trapped oil from accumulator if used 3 Remove and discard liquid line strainer and filter drier 4 After system is reassembled install liquid and suction line R 410A filter driers NOTE On heat pumps install suction line drier between compressor and accumulator 5 Operate system for 10 hr Monitor pressure drop across drier If pressure drop exceeds 3 psig replace suction line and liquid line filter driers Be sure to purge system with dry nitrogen when replacing filter driers If suction line driers must be replaced retest pressure drop after additional 10 hours run time Continue to monitor pressure drop across suction line filter drier After 10 hr of run time remove suction line filter drier and replace liquid line filter drier Never leave suction line filter drier in system longer than 72 hr run time 6 Charge system See unit information plate A CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation Only suction line filter driers should be used for refrigerant and oil clean up Use of non approved products could limit system life and void unit warranty Evacuation Proper evacuation of the system wil remove non condensibles and assure a tight dry system before charging The two methods used to evacuate a system are the deep vacuum m
101. n and the second controls high speed The capacitors also are similar to those used in standard single speed units You have a fan capacitor for the outdoor fan motor and a run capacitor for the compressor motor The control board start capacitor and start relay control the starting of the compressor Always replace these devices with the Factory Approved Components Incoming Power Incoming power is attached to the two power wire stripped leads A ground lug is also provided Outdoor unit should always be grounded through the ground lug to the unit disconnect and from the disconnect to the electrical fuse box Failure to do so can cause serious injury or death Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com Specifications subject to change without notice 41 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL e First check that the model plug is correct for the unit model and size and that it is installed properly o ES e U o gt i 8 1 E a 5 E v Te L uU ws 5 5 U o 9 START CAPACITOR 8 6 MOUNTING HOLES a f gegen START RELAY MOUNTING HOLE je
102. nal unit size btuh e Suction line equivalent line length ft e Suction line pressure drop from tables Table 4 and Table 5 e Pressure Temperature relationship for refrigerant used P T Chart If system uses a vapor line the same size as vapor service valve fitting or larger AND the line set equivalent length is 80 feet or less the pressure drop in vapor line of line set can be ignored 1 Take suction line temperature at outlet of evaporator at indoor unit 2 Take suction service valve pressure at OD unit 3 Determine lineset vapor line equivalent length and tube diameter 4 Determine suction line pressure drop from Table 4 R 410A or Table 5 22 5 Calculate Pseudo Evaporator Superheat e Add the suction line pressure drop to the pressure reading obtained at suction service valve NOTE For nominal and larger diameter vapor lines with standard length linesets vapor line same size as service valve fitting size and larger with equivalent length less than 80 ft the pressure drop can be ignored use vapor service valve pressure and evaporator outlet temperature to calculate superheat e Determine saturated evaporator temperature from a refrigerant pressure temperature relationship chart PT chart e Subtract saturated evaporator from evaporator suction line temperature to obtain evaporator superheat o NE 45 STD Fig 26 Tube Fitting Geometry Table 3 Fitting Losses in Equivalent Feet TUBE
103. nd a stationary spiral Gas enters an outer opening as one of the spirals orbits Nw 3 um As the spiral continues to orbit the gas is compressed into an increasingly smaller pocket The open passage is sealed off as gas is drawn into the spiral AN A NN s A N NS NN 5 Ne Ww Q 4 By the time the gas arrives at the center port discharge pressure has been reached Actually during operation all six gas passages are in various stages of compression at all times resulting in nearly con tinuous suction and discharge A90198 Fig 8 Scroll Compressor Refrigerant Flow The compressors used in these products are specifically designed to operate with designated refrigerant and cannot be interchanged The compressor is an electrical as well as mechanical device Exercise extreme caution when working near compressors Power should be shut off if Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com 12 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL possible for most troubleshooting techniques Refrigerants present additional safety hazards A CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury Wear safety glasses protective clothing and gloves when handling refrigerant The scroll compressor pumps refrigerant through the system by the interaction of a st
104. oes not meet the above requirements an abbreviated 30 second defrost will occur Both Quiet Shift and Quiet Shift 2 compressor ON OFF delays will be included in a forced defrost if either are enabled Quiet Shift 2 Communicating models FAST 1185237 1186140 Quiet Shift 2 is a field selectable defrost mode which may eliminate occasional noise that could be heard at the start and finish of the defrost cycle On a non communicating system this feature must be enabled by selecting the 3rd position of the 3 position dip switch on the outdoor control board For Communicating systems it must be enabled at the wall control When activated the following sequence of operation occurs Defrost Initiation The compressor is de energized for 70 seconds During this 70 second compressor off time the reversing valve will be energized Once the 70 second compressor off time has been reached the compressor will be energized then the outdoor fan will be de energized at which time the normal defrost cycle begins Defrost Termination the outdoor fan will be energized shortly before the compressor is de energized for 60 seconds During the compressor 60 second off time the reversing valve will be de energized Once the 60 second compressor off time has been completed the compressor will be energized at which time the system will be in normal heat mode Liquid Line Solenoid Accessory In heat pump long line applications a liquid l
105. oil R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP 11 Replace filter drier evacuate system recharge and check for normal systems operation Compressor Removal and Replacement Once it is determined that compressor has failed and the reason established compressor must be replaced 4 CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury Turn off all power to unit before proceeding Wear safety glasses protective clothing and gloves when handling refrigerant Acids formed as a result of motor burnout can cause burns 4 CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury Wear safety glasses protective clothing and gloves when handling refrigerant and when using brazing torch 1 Shut off all power to unit 2 Remove and recover all refrigerant from system until pressure gauges read O psi Use all service ports Never open a system under a vacuum to atmosphere Break vacuum with dry nitrogen holding charge first Do not exceed 5 psig 3 Disconnect electrical leads from compressor Disconnect or remove crankcase heater and remove compressor hold down bolts 4 Cut compressor from system with tubing cutter Do not use brazing torch for compressor removal Oil vapor may ignite when compressor is disconnected 5 Scratch matching marks on stubs in old compressor Make corresponding marks replacement compressor 6 Use torch
106. ompressor does not pump refrigerant A clamp on amp meter on common leg shows a very low current draw much lower than rated load amp RLA value stamped on compressor nameplate Because no refrigerant is being pumped there is no return gas to cool compressor motor It eventually overheats and shuts off on its internal protection Noisy Compressor Noise may be caused by a variety of internal and external factors Careful attention to the type of noise may help identify the source The following are some examples of abnormal conditions that may create objectionable noise 1 A gurgling sound may indicate a liquid refrigerant floodback during operation This could be confirmed if there is no compressor superheat A compressor superheat of 0 degrees would indicate liquid refrigerant returning to the compressor Most common reasons for floodback are loss of evaporator blower dirty coils and improper airflow 2 A rattling noise may indicate loose hardware Inspect all unit hardware including the compressor grommets 14 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL 3 A straining hard start or vibration occurring at start 15 An internal up but clears quickly after could indicate an off cycle refrigerant migration issue Refrigerant migration can occur when a compressor is off and refrigerant vapor transfers from other areas of the system settles into the compressor as it is attracted to t
107. ong Line Applications Guidelines for special charging requirements Heating Check Chart Procedure To check system operation during heating cycle refer to the Tech Label on outdoor unit This chart indicates whether a correct relationship exists between system operating pressure and air temperature entering indoor and outdoor units If pressure and temperature do not match on chart system refrigerant charge may not be correct Do not use chart to adjust refrigerant charge NOTE When charging is necessary during heating season charge must be weighed in accordance with unit rating plate 0 6 oz ft of 3 8 in liquid line above or below 15 ft respectively EXAMPLE To calculate additional charge required for a 25 ft line set 25 ft 15 ft 10 ft X 0 6 oz ft 6 oz of additional charge SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION CH6 CH9 CS5 The outdoor unit control system has special functions The following is an overview of the two stage control functions Cooling and Heating Operation The CA7 CA9 CH6 and CH9 model utilizes either a standard 2 stage indoor thermostat or Communication wall control With a call for first stage cooling the outdoor fan reversing valve and low stage compressor are energized If low stage cannot satisfy cooling demand high stage cooling is energized by the second stage of indoor thermostat or wall control After second stage is satisfied the unit returns to low stage operat
108. opens at approximately 65 F coil temperature at liquid line or remainder of defrost cycle time 5 Turn off power to outdoor unit and reconnect fan motor lead to OF2 on control board after above forced defrost cycle If unit will not defrost 1 Perform the speedup function as described above to test the defrost function of the circuit board 2 If the unit does not go into defrost after performing the speed up check for 24 volts on the T1 terminal This terminal powers the defrost circuit and must be energized before any defrost function can occur The T1 should be energized once the Y terminal is energized and the pressure switches are closed Ensure the T1 wire is connected at the contactor and that 24 volts is present on the T1 spade terminal 3 If all voltages are present and unit will still not run defrost remove thermostat pigtail harness from board and perform checks directly on input pins with jumper wires The pigtail may have a bad connection or be mis wired To fully troubleshoot defrost thermostat and control function FAST 1173636 11779277 1 Turn thermostat to OFF Shut off all power to outdoor unit 2 Remove control box cover for access to electrical components and defrost control board 3 Disconnect defrost thermostat leads from control board and connect to ohmmeter Thermostat leads are black insulated wires connected to DFT and R terminals on control board Resistance reading may R 410A amp R
109. or low The air conditioner low pressure switch in the suction line opens at 50 PSI and closes at 95 PSI The high pressure switch opens at 670 PSI and closes at 470 PSI Both pressure switch settings are considerably higher than on comparably sized R 22 units The high and low pressure switches can be identified by their pink stripe on the switch s electrical wires The R 410A two stage heat pump contains a loss of charge switch in the suction line on the CH6 and CH9 and in the liquid line on CH6 models which opens at 23 PSI and closes at 55 PSI See troubleshooting section for sequence when pressure switch trip occurs Muffler Accumulator Reversing Valve RVS The R 410A two stage air conditioners and heat pumps have a compressor discharge line muffler to dampen sound pressure pulsations The R 410A two stage heat pumps have a specifically designed reversing valve for R 410A application and an accumulator for storing excess liquid refrigerant during the heating mode to prevent damaging flood back Thermistors Outdoor Ambient Thermistor The R 410A two speed air conditioner and heat pump units have an outdoor ambient air thermistor The control board must know the outdoor air temperature so it can activate various functions These functions include e Activating the compressor crankcase heater when ever the outdoor unit is in the off cycle R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP e The fan motor speed changes for
110. panel and install fitting panel in place 12 Sweat inlet of TXV marked IN to liquid line Avoid excessive heat which could damage valve 13 Install vapor elbow with equalizer adapter to vapor line of line set and vapor connection to indoor coil Adapter has a 1 4 in male connector for attaching equalizer tube 14 Connect equalizer tube of TXV to 1 4 in equalizer fitting on vapor line adapter Use backup wrench to prevent damage to equalizer fitting 15 Proceed with remainder of unit installation Replacing TXV on Indoor Coil post 2006 A08083 1 Pump system down to 2 psig and recover refrigerant 2 Remove coil access panel and fitting panel from front of cabinet 3 Remove TXV support clamp using a 5 16 in nut driver Save the clamp N coils only 4 Remove TXV using a backup wrench on connections to prevent damage to tubing 5 Remove equalizer tube from suction line of coil Note Some coils may have a mechanical connection If coil has a braze connection use file or tubing cutter to cut brazed equalizer line approximately 2 inches above suction tube Specifications subject to change without notice 23 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL 6 Remove bulb from vapor tube inside cabinet 7 Install the new TXV using a wrench and backup wrench to avoid damage to tubing or valve to attach TXV to distributor Replacing TXV on an Indoor Coil pre 2006 8 Reinstall TXV support clamp removed in item
111. peration detected then disappears while low stage demand exists Possible causes are internal compressor overload trip or start relay and capacitor held in circuit too long if installed Compressor operation detected then disappears while high stage demand exists Possible causes are internal compressor overload trip or start relay and capacitor held in circuit too long if installed Compressor voltage sensed when no demand for compressor operation exists Contactor may be stuck closed or there is a wiring error Compressor voltage not sensed when compressor should be starting Con tactor may be stuck open or there is a wiring error Thermal cutout occurs in three consecutive low high stage cycles Low stage locked out for 4 hours or until 24v power recycled Thermal cutout occurs in three consecutive high low stage cycles High stage locked out for 4 hours or until 24v power recycled Low pressure switch trip has occurred during 3 consecutive cycles Unit operation locked out for 4 hours or until 24v power recycled High pressure switch trip has occurred during 3 consecutive cycles Unit operation locked out for 4 hours or until 24v power recycled Sequence Compressor contactor is de energized and outdoor fan is energized for up to 15 minutes If demand still exists control will energize compressor contactor after 15 minute delay If fault is cleared unit will resume operation If fault still exists fan shuts off and error code continue
112. ponents Suction line filter drier is used in cases where acid might occur such as burnout Heat pump units must have the drier installed between the compressor and accumulator only Remove after 10 hours of operation Never leave suction line filter drier in a system longer than 72 hours actual time A05178 Fig 17 Liquid Line Filter Drier AC A05227 Fig 18 Liquid Line Filter Drier HP 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL Accumulator The accumulator is specifically designed to operate with R 410A or R 22 respectfully use only factory authorized components Under some light load conditions on indoor coils liquid refrigerant is present in suction gas returning to compressor The accumulator stores liquid and allows it to boil off into a vapor so it can be safely returned to compressor Since a compressor is designed to pump refrigerant in its gaseous state introduction of liquid into it could cause severe damage or total failure of compressor The accumulator is a passive device which seldom needs replacing Occasionally its internal oil return orifice or bleed hole may become plugged Some oil is contained in refrigerant returning to compressor It cannot boil off in accumulator with liquid refrigerant The bleed hole allows a small amount of oil and refrigerant to enter the return line where velocity of refrigerant returns it to
113. ports All heat pumps are shipped with an adapter stub tube This tube must be installed on the liquid service valve After connecting the stub tube to the liquid service valve of a heat 18 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL pump the valves are ready for brazing The interconnecting tubing line set can be brazed to the service valves using industry accepted methods and materials Consult local codes Before brazing the line set to the valves the belled ends of the sweat connections on the service valves must be cleaned so that no brass plating remains on either the inside or outside of the bell joint To prevent damage to the valve and or cap O ring use a wet cloth or other acceptable heat sinking material on the valve before brazing To prevent damage to the unit use a metal barrier between brazing area and unit After the brazing operation and the refrigerant tubing and evaporator coil have been evacuated the valve stem can be turned counterclockwise until back seats which releases refrigerant into tubing and evaporator coil The system can now be operated Back seating service valves must be back seated turned counterclockwise until seated before the service port caps can be removed and hoses of gauge manifold connected In this position refrigerant has access from and through outdoor and indoor unit The service valve stem cap is tightened to 20 2 ft Ib torque and the service port cap
114. pplied insulation tape See Fig 20 for correct positioning of sensing bulb 9 Proceed with remainder of unit installation R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP 10 O CLOCK 2 O CLOCK Pun SENSING BULB STRAP P a TUBE Fig 20 Position of Sensing Bulb 1 Pump system down to 2 psig and recover refrigerant 2 Remove coil access panel and fitting panel from front of cabinet 3 Remove TXV support clamp using a 5 16 in nut driver Save the clamp 4 Remove R 22 TXV using a backup wrench on flare connections to prevent damage to tubing 5 Using wire cutters cut equalizer tube off flush with vapor tube inside cabinet 6 Remove bulb from vapor tube inside cabinet 7 Braze equalizer stub tube closed Use protective barrier as necessary to prevent damage to drain pan IMPORTANT Route the equalizer tube of TXV through suction line connection opening in fitting panel prior to replacing fitting panel around tubing 8 Install TXV with 3 8 in copper tubing through small hole in service panel Use wrench and backup wrench to avoid damage to tubing or valve to attach TXV to distributor 9 Reinstall TXV support clamp removed in item 3 10 Attach TXV bulb to vapor tube inside cabinet in same location as original was when removed using supplied bulb clamps nylon or copper See Fig 20 for correct positioning of sensing bulb 11 Route equalizer tube through suction connection opening large hole in fitting
115. pproximately 100 180 percent of device ohm rating 12 5 ohm 12 5 22 5 ohm resistance beige color If PTC resistance is appreciably less than rating or more than 200 percent higher than rating device is defective A94006 Fig 4 Capacitors Cycle Protector ICP thermostats have anti cycle protection built in to protect the compressor Should a non ICP stat be utilized it is recommended to add a cycle protector to the system Solid state cycle protector protects unit compressor by preventing short cycling After a system shutdown cycle protector provides for a 5 2 minute delay before compressor restarts On normal start up a 5 minute delay 421 08 5400 00 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP occurs before thermostat closes After thermostat closes cycle protector device provides a 3 sec delay Cycle protector is simple to troubleshoot Only a voltmeter capable of reading 24v is needed Device is in control circuit therefore troubleshooting is safe with control power 24v on and high voltage power off With high voltage power off attach voltmeter leads across T1 and T3 and set thermostat so that Y terminal is energized Make sure all protective devices in series with Y terminal are closed Voltmeter should read 24v across T1 and T3 With 24v still applied move voltmeter leads to T2 and After 5 2 minutes voltmeter should read 24v indicating control is functioning normally If no time
116. readings while power is on Use following formula to calculate capacitance Capacitance mfd 2650 X amps volts 3 Remove any capacitor that shows signs of bulging dents or leaking Do not apply power to a defective capacitor as it may explode Sometimes under adverse conditions a standard run capacitor in a system is inadequate to start compressor In these instances a start assist device is used to provide an extra starting boost to compressor motor This device is called a positive temperature coefficient PTC or start thermistor It is a resistor wired in parallel with the run capacitor As current flows through the PTC at start up it heats up As PTC heats up its resistance increases greatly until it effectively lowers the current through itself to an extremely low value This in effect removes the PTC from the circuit After system shutdown resistor cools and resistance value returns to normal until next time system starts Thermistor device is adequate for most conditions however in systems where off cycle is short device cannot fully cool and becomes less effective as a start device It is an easy device to troubleshoot Shut off all power to system Check thermistor with ohmmeter as described below Shut off all power to unit Remove from unit Wait at least 10 minutes for PTC to cool to ambient temperature Measure resistance of PTC with ohmmeter The cold resistance RT of any PTC device should be a
117. refrigerant or a mixture of nitrogen and refrigerant leaks in the system can be found with an electronic leak detector that is capable of detecting specific refrigerants If system has been operating for some time first check for a leak visually Since refrigerant carries a small quantity of oil traces of oil at any joint or connection is an indication that refrigerant is leaking at that point A simple and inexpensive method of testing for leaks is to use soap bubbles See Fig 23 Any solution of water and soap may be used Soap solution is applied to all joints and connections in system A small pinhole leak is located by tracing bubbles in soap solution around leak If the leak is very small several minutes may pass before a bubble will 24 Specifications subject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL form Popular commercial leak detection solutions give better longer lasting bubbles and more accurate results than plain soapy water The bubble solution must be removed from the tubing and fittings after checking for leaks as some solutions may corrode the metal LEAK DETECTOR SOLUTION 95423 Fig 23 Bubble Leak Detection You may use an electronic leak detector designed for specific refrigerant to check for leaks See Fig 22 This unquestionably is the most efficient and easiest method for checking leaks There are various types of electronic leak detectors Check with manufacturer of equipment for sui
118. rge check unit for leaks using an electronic leak detector 2 If any leaks are found remove and reclaim or isolate charge pumpdown if applicable Make necessary repairs 3 Evacuate recharge and observe unit through 1 complete operating cycle Specifications subject to change without notice 47 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP Final Check Out After the unit has been operating the following items should be checked 1 Check that unit operational noise is not excessive due to vibration of component tubing panels etc If present isolate problem and correct 2 Check to be sure caps are installed on service valves and are tight R 410A REFRIGERANT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE R 410A refrigerant operates at 50 70 percent higher pressures than R 22 Be sure that servicing equipment and replacement components are designed to operate with R 410A refrigerant R 410A refrigerant cylinders are rose colored Recovery cylinder service pressure rating must be 400 psig DOT 4BA400 or DOT 400 R 410A refrigerant systems should be charged with liquid refrigerant Use a commercial type metering device in the manifold hose when charging into suction line with compressor operating Manifold sets should be 700 psig high side and 180 psig low side with 550 psig low side retard Use hoses with 700 psig service pressure rating Leak detectors should be designed to detect HFC refrigerant R 410A ref
119. riate fault code temporarily Table 12 Model Plug Information PIN RESISTANCE MODEL MODEL PLUG K ohms NUMBER NUMBER Pins 1 4 Pins 2 3 CH624 HK70EZ041 18 91 CH636 HK70EZ043 18 150 CH648 HK70EZ045 18 220 CH660 HK70EZ047 18 360 CH924 HK70EZ010 5 1 120 CH936 HK70EZ012 5 1 180 CH948 HK70EZ014 5 1 270 CH960 HK70EZ016 11 5 1 CA924 HK70EZ009 5 1 91 CA936 HK70EZO1 1 5 1 150 CA948 HK70EZ013 5 1 220 CA960 HK70EZ015 5 1 360 CA624 HK70EZ040 18 75 CA636 HK70EZ042 18 120 CA648 HK70EZ044 18 180 CA660 HK70EZ046 18 270 Airflow Selections for CA7 CA9 CH6 CH9 Using Non Communicating Thermostats Airflow Selection for FVM4 Fan Coils for CA7 9 CH6 CH9 Using Non Communicating Thermostats The FVM4 provides high and low stage blower operation to match the capacities of compressor at high and low stage To select recommended airflow refer to FVM4 Installation Instructions The FVMA utilizes an Easy Select control board that allows the installing technician to select proper airflows For adjustments to control board select appropriate HP SIZE and CFM ADJUST setting This fan coil has an adjustable blower off delay factory set at 90 sec for high and low stage blower operation For other combinations of equipment consult specifications technical support manuals or AHRIdirectory org GENERAL INFORMATION Defrost This control offers 5 possible defrost interval times 30 60 90 120 minutes or AUTO
120. rigerant as with other HFCs is only compatible with POE oils Vacuum pumps will not remove moisture from oil Do not use liquid line filter driers with rated working pressures less than 600 psig Do not leave R 410A refrigerant suction line filter driers in line longer than 72 hours Do not install a suction line filter drier in liquid line POE oils absorb moisture rapidly Do not expose oil to atmosphere POE oils may cause damage to certain plastics and roofing materials Wrap all filter driers and service valves with wet cloth when brazing A factory approved liquid line filter drier is required on every unit Do NOT use an R 22 TXV If indoor unit is equipped with an R 22 TXV or piston metering device it must be changed to a hard shutoff R 410A TXV Never open system to atmosphere while it is under a vacuum When system must be opened for service recover refrigerant evacuate then break vacuum with dry nitrogen and replace filter driers Evacuate to 500 microns prior to recharging Do not vent R 410A refrigerant into the atmosphere Do not use capillary tube coils Observe all warnings cautions and bold text All indoor coils must be installed with a hard shutoff R 410A TXV metering device 3 Check to be sure tools loose parts and debris are removed from unit 4 Check to be sure all panels and screws are in place and tight Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing
121. rly sized and in good shape and the evaporator coil is clean He then checks the superheat and subcooling at the outdoor unit service valves Taking pressures and temperatures he finds the following Liquid line pressure 260 psig e Liquid line temperature 110 F e Suction line pressure 60 psig e Suction line temperature 65 F Using an R 22 PT relationship Jason calculates the subcooling to be approximately 10 F with 30 F superheat Because the subcooling is correct but the superheat appears to be high he is concerned and decides to perform the Pseudo Evaporator Superheat check 2 a O U gt 22 Suction Line Pressure Drop psig Total Equivalent Line Length ft 80 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 11 14 17 20 24 27 31 34 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 5 7 8 10 12 13 15 17 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 8 10 13 15 18 20 23 25 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 2 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 6 7 9 10 12 14 16 17 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 7 9 11 13 16 18 20 22 4 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 5 7 8 10 12 13 15 17 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 Examining the lineset Jason finds approximately 145 ft of suction line with 4 long radius elbows Per Fig 27 and Table 5 each fitting has an equivalent length of 1 4 ft The total equivalent length of the suction line is 145 4 1 4 150 ft Based on T
122. rost thermostat for defects First troubleshoot to make sure unit operates properly in heating and cooling modes This ensures operational problems are not attributed to the defrost control board FAST 1173636 1177927 DEFROST CONTROL The FAST 1173636 1177927 defrost control is used in all Performance heat pump models Its features include selectable defrost intervals of 30 60 90 minutes and standard defrost speed up capability This section describes the sequence of operation and trouble shooting methods for this control Cooling Sequence of Operation FAST 1173636 1177927 On a call for cooling thermostat makes R O R Y and R G Circuit R O energizes reversing valve switching it to cooling position Circuit R Y sends low voltage through the safeties and energizes the contactor which starts the compressor and energizes the T1 terminal on the circuit board This will energize the OF2 fan relay which starts the outdoor fan motor When the cycle is complete R Y is turned off and compressor and outdoor fan should stop With ICP thermostats the O terminal remains energized in the cooling mode If the mode is switched to heat or Off the valve is de energized There is no compressor delay built into this control Heating Sequence of Operation FAST 1173636 On a call for heating thermostat makes R Y and R G Circuit R Y sends low voltage through the safeties and energizes the contactor which starts the compressor and
123. s to 9 2 ft Ib torque The seating surface of the valve stem has a knife set edge against which the caps are tightened to attain a metal to metal seal If accessory pressure switches are used the service valve must be cracked Then the knife set stem cap becomes the primary seal The service valve cannot be field repaired therefore only a complete valve or valve stem and service port caps are available for replacement If the service valve is to be replaced a metal barrier must be inserted between the valve and the unit to prevent damaging the unit exterior from the heat of the brazing operations A CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury Wear safety glasses protective clothing and gloves when handling refrigerant Pumpdown Procedure Service valves provide a convenient shutoff valve useful for certain refrigeration system repairs System may be pumped down to make repairs on low side without losing complete refrigerant charge 1 Attach pressure gauge to suction service valve gauge port 2 Front seat liquid line valve 3 Start unit in cooling mode Run until suction pressure reaches 5 psig 35kPa Do not allow compressor to pump to a vacuum 4 Shut unit off Front seat suction valve R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP FIELD SIDE STEM SERVICE PORT MEUSE NERIS W SCHRADER CORE SEAT HT
124. s to flash Control will attempt re start every 15 minutes Cycling low voltage defeats the 15 minute delay Specifications subject to change without notice 45 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL Wall Contro RVS Cooling Heat Stage 3 Heat Cool Stage 1 Heat Cool Stage 2 Fan 24VAC Hot Heating 24VAC Hot Cooling Dry Contact 1 Dry Contact 2 24VAC Common Fan Coil z 511 C Heat Pump Wall Control RVS Cooling Heat Stage 3 furnace Heat Cool Stage 1 Heat Cool Stage 2 Fan 24VAC Hot Heating 24VAC Hot Cooling Dry Contact 1 Dry Contact 2 24VAC Common R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP 2 Furnace Heat Pump lt il Humidify T Humidifier Solenoid Outdoor Air Temp Valve Remote Room Sensor OAT RRS Com A150001 Fig 33 Wall Control Wiring with 2 Stage Heat Pump non communicating Communicating Wall Control Furnace or Fan Coil HP C Dx PECETE Dx c gt Humidifier 9 o 4o 9 a X A150003 Fig 35 Variable Speed Furnace or Fan Coil Wiring with Communicating 2 Stage HP AC TWO SPEED AIR CONDITIONER SINGLE STAGE FURNACE TWO STAGE THERMOSTAT
125. sultant pitted or discolored terminals are reduced The plug is oriented to relief slot in terminal box so cover cannot be secured if wires are not positioned in slot assuring correct electrical connection at the compressor The plug can be removed by simultaneously pulling while rocking plug However these plugs can be used only on specific compressors The configuration around the fusite terminals is outlined on the terminal covers The slot through which wires of plug are routed is oriented on the bottom and slightly to the left The correct plug can be connected easily to compressor terminals and plug wires can easily be routed through slot terminal cover It is strongly recommended to replace the compressor plug should a compressor fail due to a suspected electrical failure At a minimum inspect plug for proper connection and good condition on any compressor replacement Low Voltage Terminals The low voltage terminal designations and their description and function are used on all split system condensers W Energizes first stage supplemental heat through defrost relay wht R Energizes 24 v power from transformer red Y Energizes contactor for first stage cooling or first stage heating for heat pumps yel O Energizes reversing valve on heat pumps orn C Common side of transformer blk COPELAND SCROLL COMPRESSOR Scroll Gas Flow Compression in the scroll is created by the interaction of an orbiting spiral a
126. t and remove switch 4 CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury Wear safety glasses when using torch Have quenching cloth available Oil vapor in line may ignite when switch is removed 2 Braze in 1 4 in flare fitting and replace pressure switch Loss of Charge Switch HP Only Located on liquid line of heat pump only the liquid line pressure switch functions similar to conventional low pressure switch Because heat pumps experience very low suction pressures during normal system operation a conventional low pressure switch cannot be installed on suction line This switch is installed in liquid line instead and acts as loss of charge protector The liquid line is the low side of the system in heating mode It operates identically to low pressure switch except it opens at 23 5 psig for R 410A and 7 5 psig for R 22 and closes at 55 5 psig for R 410A and 22 5 psig for R 22 Two stage heat pumps have the low pressure switch located on the suction line The two stage control board has the capability to ignore low pressure switch trips during transitional defrost operation to avoid nuisance trips Troubleshooting and removing this switch is identical to procedures used on other switches Observe same safety precautions Defrost Thermostat Defrost thermostat signals heat pump that conditions are right for defrost or that conditions have ch
127. tability Generally speaking they are portable lightweight and consist of a box with several switches and a probe or sniffer Detector is turned on and probe is passed around all fittings and connections in system Leak is detected by either the movement of a pointer on detector dial a buzzing sound or a light In all instances when a leak is found system charge must be recovered and leak repaired before final charging and operation After leak testing or leak is repaired replace liquid line filter drier evacuate system and recharge with correct refrigerant quantity Coil Removal Coils are easy to remove if required for compressor removal or to replace coil 1 Shut off all power to unit 2 Recover refrigerant from system through service valves 3 Break vacuum with nitrogen 4 Remove top cover See Remove Top Cover in Cabinet section of the manual 5 Remove screws in base pan to coil grille 6 Remove coil grille from unit 7 Remove screws on corner post holding coil tube sheet 4 WARNING FIRE HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or equipment damage Cut tubing to reduce possibility of personal injury and fire 8 Use midget tubing cutter to cut liquid and vapor lines at both sides of coil Cut in convenient location for easy reassembly with copper slip couplings 9 Lift coil vertically from basepan and carefully place aside 10 Reverse procedure to reinstall c
128. tage units However some restrictions may apply to specific combinations in long line applications Refer to the Split System Long Line Applications Guidelines for further information The Tennessee Valley Authority TVA requires that electric strip heat have a lockout feature This is achieved through Observer communicating wall control must be used on all TVA approved units Model Plug Each control board contains a model plug The correct model plug must be installed in order for the system to operate properly See Table 12 The model plug is used to identify the type and size of unit to the control On CH6 models the model plug is also used to determine the start sequence timing for each individual model On new units the model and serial numbers are inputted into the board s memory at the factory If a model plug is lost or missing at initial installation the unit will operate according to the information input at the factory and the appropriate error code will flash temporarily A FAST Parts replacement board contains no model and_ serial information If the factory control board fails the model plug must be transferred from the original board to the replacement board for the unit to operate NOTE The model plug takes priority over factory model information input at the factory If the model plug is removed after initial power up the unit will operate according to the last valid model plug installed and flash the approp
129. the call for cooling or heating continues the control will energize the compressor contactor every 15 minutes If the thermal protector closes at the next 15 minute interval check the unit will resume operation If the thermal cutout trips for three consecutive cycles then unit operation is locked out for 4 hours and the appropriate fault code is displayed Low or High Contactor Open No 230V at Compressor Contactor CA7 9 CH6 CH9 If the compressor voltage is not sensed when the compressor should be starting the appropriate contactor may be stuck open or there is a wiring error The control will flash the appropriate fault code Check the contactor and control box wiring Troubleshooting units for proper switching between low amp high stages CA7 CA9 CH6 CH9 Check the suction pressures at the service valves Suction pressure should be reduced by 3 1096 when switching from low to high capacity NOTE The liquid pressures are very similar between low and high stage operation so liquid pressure should not be used for troubleshooting Compressor current should increase 20 45 when switching from low to high stage The compressor solenoid when energized in high stage should measure 24vac When the compressor is operating in low stage the 24v DC compressor solenoid coil is de energized When the compressor is operating in high stage the 24v DC solenoid coil is energized The solenoid plug harness that is
130. the pressure drop Because the suction line of the lineset was the same size as the vapor service valve fitting and less than 80 feet Tom could have ignored the pressure drop in the suction line and obtained the evaporator superheat by using the vapor service valve pressure of 125 psig saturated temperature 43 F and the evaporator outlet temperature of 53 F The evaporator superheat is calculated to be 53 F 43 F 10 F Francis Plumbing amp Heating www FrancisPlumbing com 613 224 0041 office francisplumbing com Specifications subject to change without notice 29 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP Table 5 R 22 System Suction Pressure Drop Nominal Line Pressure Suction Size OD Drop Velocity Btuh in psi 100 ft Fpm 20 5 8 13 6 2563 3 18000 5 8 4 0 1539 1 3 4 1 5 1025 0 7 8 0 8 769 0 5 8 6 7 2052 1 24000 3 4 2 5 1367 1 7 8 1 3 1026 0 5 8 10 1 2565 2 30000 3 4 3 8 1708 1 7 8 1 9 1282 0 3 4 5 8 2050 1 36000 7 8 2 6 1538 1 1 1 8 0 7 902 0 3 4 7 0 2392 1 42000 7 8 3 5 1795 1 1 1 8 1 0 1053 0 3 4 8 9 2733 2 48000 7 8 4 4 2051 1 11 8 1 2 1203 0 7 8 6 7 2564 1 60000 11 8 1 8 1504 0 13 8 0 7 987 0 Line set application not recommended Example 2 Jason is servicing a 5 ton R 22 air conditioner with 7 8 suction line As part of his basic inspection he believes he has normal airflow because the air filters are clean ductwork appears to be prope
131. tinue to be displayed until after the short is removed Once the short is removed there is a 5 second wait before the code is cancelled The code that is flashing will finish before going back to sold LED the control is shipped with the ODF fan delay defeat NOT active the change in status is remembered until toggled to a new status A power down power up sequence will not reset the status It may be necessary to do the toggle twice to cycle to the desired state of defeat Defrost Hold in a non communicating system if the thermostat becomes satisfied Y1 or Y1 and Y2 before the defrost cycle is terminated the control will hold in defrost mode and finish the defrost cycle on the next call for heat With Communicating control defrost hold is not needed in a Communicating system because the wall control will complete the defrost cycle before shutting down the system Forced Defrost With non communicating control forced defrost can be initiated by manually shorting the 2 pin header labeled FORCED DEFROST see Fig 30 on the control board for 5 seconds then releasing With Communicating control forced defrost is initiated with the wall control On all models during a Forced Defrost e f coil temperature is at defrost temperature of 32 F and outdoor air temperature is below 50 F a full defrost sequence will occur 421 08 5400 00 R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP e If coil temperature or outdoor air temperature d
132. to remove stubs from old compressor and to reinstall them in replacement compressor 7 Use copper couplings to tie compressor back into system 8 Replace filter drier evacuate system recharge and check for normal system operation A CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation Do not leave system open to atmosphere Compressor oil is highly susceptible to moisture absorption System Clean Up After Burnout Some compressor electrical failures can cause motor to burn When this occurs by products of burn which include sludge carbon and acids contaminate system Test the oil for acidity using POE oil acid test to determine burnout severity If burnout is severe enough system must be cleaned before replacement compressor is installed The 2 types of motor burnout are classified as mild or severe Specifications subject to change without notice 25 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL In mild burnout there is little or no detectable odor Compressor oil is clear or slightly discolored An acid test of compressor oil will be negative This type of failure is treated the same as mechanical failure Liquid line strainer should be removed and liquid line filter drier replaced In a severe burnout there is a strong pungent rotten egg odor Compressor oil is very dark Evidence of burning may be present in tubing connected to compressor An acid test of co
133. ubject to change without notice SERVICE MANUAL R 410A amp R 22 Split System AC amp HP OUTDOOR UNIT MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION GUIDE single phase 8 9 n Example Part Number Mainline BRANDING C Two stage communicating S Single stage communicating A Air Conditioner Heat Pump 1 24 24 000 BTUH 2 tons 36 36 000 BTUH 3 tons 48 48 000 BTUH 4 tons 60 60 000 BTUH 5 tons Coil Guard Grille 208 230 1 60 Sales Code Engineering Revision Extra Digit Extra Digit OUTDOOR UNIT MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION GUIDE single phase DigtPoson t2 4 56 7 9 24 4 KEY CHARACTERISTIC NOMINAL EFFICIENCY NOMINAL CAPACITY FEATURES VOLTAGE Example Part Number WC WC Condensing Unit A Air Conditioner Heat Pump 18 18 000 BTUH 11 tons 24 24 000 BTUH 2 tons 30 30 000 BTUH 2 tons 36 36 000 BTUH 3 tons 42 42 000 BTUH 3 tons 48 48 000 BTUH 4 tons 60 60 000 BTUH 5 tons A Standard Grille G Coil Guard Grille K 208 230 1 60 Sales Code Extra Digit NOMINAL CAPACITY REFRIGERANT FEATURE VOLTAGE Specifications subject to change without notice 421 08 5400 00 SERVICE MANUAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Installation service and repair of these units should be attempted only by trained service technicians famil
134. y for abnormalities Before troubleshooting compressor motor review this description of compressor motor terminal identification Single Phase Motors To identify terminals C S and R 1 Turn off all unit power 2 Discharge run and start capacitors to prevent shock 3 Remove all wires from motor terminals 4 Read resistance between all pairs of terminals using an ohmmeter on 0 10 ohm scale 5 Determine 2 terminals that provide greatest resistance reading Through elimination remaining terminal must be common C Greatest resistance between common C and another terminal indicates the start winding because it has more turns This terminal is the start S The remaining terminal will be run winding R NOTE If compressor is hot allow time to cool and internal line break to reset There is an internal line break protector which must be closed All compressors are equipped with internal motor protection If motor becomes hot for any reason protector opens Compressor should always be allowed to cool and protector to close before troubleshooting Always turn off all power to unit and disconnect leads at compressor terminals before taking readings Most common motor failures are due to either an open grounded or short circuit When a compressor fails to start or run 3 tests can help determine the problem First all possible external causes should be eliminated such as overloads improper voltage pressure equalization

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