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Unloader Test Procedure
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 4 to 18 volts.
3. If the correct DC voltage is at the control circuit molded
plug, measure the compressor unloader coil resistance. The
resistance should be 32 to 60 ohms depending on
compressor temperature. If the coil resistance is infinity,
much lower than 32 ohms, or is grounded, the compressor
must be replaced.
Temperature Thermistors
Thermistors are electronic devices which sense temperature. As the
temperature increases, the resistance decreases. Thermistors are
used to sense outdoor air (OAT) and coil temperature (OCT).
Refer to Fig. 34 for resistance values versus temperature.
If the outdoor air or coil thermistor should fail, the control will
flash the appropriate fault code. (See Table 17.)
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. 38 and Fig.
39.
Thermistor Sensor Comparison
The control continuously monitors and compares the outdoor air
temperature sensor and outdoor coil temperature sensor to ensure
proper operating conditions. The comparison is:
S In cooling if the outdoor air sensor indicates ≥ 10_F
warmer than the coil sensor (or) the outdoor air sensor
indicates ≥ 20_F cooler than the coil sensor, the sensors
are out of range.
S In heating if the outdoor air sensor indicates ≥ 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 theappropriate
fault code as shown in Table 17.
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 17 gives possible causes and actions
related to each error.
OAT Thermistormustbe locked in
placewith spherical nibend facingto-
wardsthe frontof thecontrol box
Fig. 38 – Outdoor Air Thermistor (OAT) Attachment
OCT Thermistor
must be secured
tight onstubtube.
Fig. 39 – Outdoor Coil Thermistor (OCT) Attachment
Table 16—Two--Stage Compressor Resistances
(Winding Resistance at 70_F±20_)
Winding 286ANA024 286ANA036 286ANA048 286ANA060
Start (S--C) 2.74 1.98 1.55 0.74
Run(R--C) 0.80 0.75 0.48 0.36
Winding
226ANA024
288ANA024
226ANA036
288ANA036
226ANA048
288ANA048
226ANA060
288ANA060
Start (S--C) 1.40 1.29 1.52 0.60
Run(R--C) 1.32 0.89 0.64 0.49