Trouble
Compressor will not run
(Contd)
Possible Cause
4. Fuses blown.
5.
Over-load relays tripped.
Corrective Measure
4.
Test fuses and renew if necessary.
5.
Re-set relays and find cause of
overload.
6. Low voltage.
6.
Check voltage (should be within
10 percent of nameplate rating).
7.
Electrical motor in trouble.
7.
Repair or replace motor.
8.
Trouble in starting switch or
8. Close switch manually to test
control circuit.
power supply. If OK, check control
circuit including temperature and
pressure controls.
9.
Compressor motor stopped by oil
9.
Check oil level in
pressure differential switch.
crankcase. Check oil pump
pressure.
Sudden loss of oil from
crankcase.
Capacity reduction system
falls to unload cylinders.
Liquid refrigerant slugging back to
Adjust or replace expansion valve.
compressor crank case.
Hand operating stem of capacity
Set hand operating stem to automatic
control valve not turned to automatic
position.
position.
Compressor continues to
Pressure regulating valve not opening.
Adjust or repair pressure regulating
operate at full or partial load.
valve.
Capacity reduction system
Broken or leaking oil tube between
Repair leak.
fails to load cylinders.
pump and power element.
Compressor continues to
Pressure regulating valve not closing.
Adjust or repair pressure regulating
operate unloaded.
valve.
Figure 5-9.Trouble diagnosis chart-Continued.
possible causes and corrective measures. Figure 5-10
also lists some of the problems, causes, and corrective
measures and includes recommended test procedures
that may be used to isolate the problems.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS USED WHEN
HANDLING REFRIGERANTS
The following safety precautions are the minimum
required when you are using refrigerants:
1. Two people must be present at all times while
refrigerant is being charged into a refrigeration system.
NEVER leave the area unattended while charging is in
progress.
2. Ensure that ventilation in the space is adequate
to keep the concentration of refrigerant below 1,000
parts per million. If necessary, use portable blowers.
3. If refrigerant is being charged into or being
removed from a system, prohibit all nonessential
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