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ORDER NO. MAC9807010C3
CS-MC90KH
2. Diagnosis methods of a malfunction of a compressor
Nature of fault
Insufficient compressing of a
compressor
compressor
Locked compressor
Symptom
1. Relationship between the condition of the air conditioner and pressure and
electric current
Cooling Mode
Condition of the air
conditioner
Insufficient refrigerant
(gas leakage)
(gas leakage)
Clogged capillary tube
or Strainer
or Strainer
Short circuit in the
indoor unit
indoor unit
Heat radiation defi-
ciency of the outdoor
unit
ciency of the outdoor
unit
Inefficient
compression
compression
Low Pressure
●
Carry out the measurements of pressure, electric current, and temperature fifteen minutes after an operation is
started.
●
Electric current during operation becomes approximately 20% lower than the
normal value.
normal value.
●
The discharge tube of the compressor becomes abnormally hot (nor-
mally 70 to 90
mally 70 to 90
°
C).
●
The difference between high pressure and low pressure becomes
almost zero.
almost zero.
●
Electric current reaches a high level abnormally, and the value exceeds the
limit of an ammeter. In some cases, a breaker turns off.
limit of an ammeter. In some cases, a breaker turns off.
●
The compressor is a humming sound.
Troubleshooting Guide
Electric current during operation
High Pressure
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