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S-11 CHECKING LOSS OF CHARGE PROTECTOR
(Heat Pump Models)
The loss of charge protector senses the pressure in the liquid
line and will open its contacts on a drop in pressure. The low
pressure control will automatically reset itself with a rise in
pressure.
The low pressure control is designed to cut-out (open) at
approximately 21 PSIG. It will automatically cut-in (close) at
approximately 50 PSIG.
Test for continuity using a VOM and if not as above, replace
the control.
S-12 CHECKING HIGH PRESSURE CONTROL
HIGH VOLTAGE!
Disconnect ALL power before servicing
or installing. Multiple power sources
may be present. Failure to do so may
cause property damage, personal injury
or death.
The high pressure control capillary senses the pressure in the
compressor discharge line. If abnormally high condensing
pressures develop, the contacts of the control open, breaking
the control circuit before the compressor motor overloads.
This control is automatically reset.
1. Using an ohmmeter, check across terminals of high
pressure control, with wire removed. If not continuous,
the contacts are open.
3. Attach a gauge to the dill valve port on the base valve.
With power ON:
WARNING
Line Voltage now present.
4. Start the system and place a piece of cardboard in front
of the condenser coil, raising the condensing pressure.
5. Check pressure at which the high pressure control cuts-
out.
If it cuts-out at 610 PSIG ± 10 PSIG, it is operating normally
(See causes for high head pressure in Service Problem
Analysis Guide). If it cuts out below this pressure range,
replace the control.
S-13 CHECKING LOW PRESSURE CONTROL
The low pressure control senses the pressure in the suction
line and will open its contacts on a drop in pressure. The low
pressure control will automatically reset itself with a rise in
pressure.
The low pressure control is designed to cut-out (open) at
approximately 21 PSIG. It will automatically cut-in (close) at
approximately 50 PSIG.
Test for continuity using a VOM and if not as above, replace
the control.
S-15 CHECKING CAPACITOR
CAPACITOR, RUN
A run capacitor is wired across the auxiliary and main
windings of a single phase permanent split capacitor motor.
The capacitors primary function is to reduce the line current
while greatly improving the torque characteristics of a motor.
This is accomplished by using the 90° phase relationship
between the capacitor current and voltage in conjunction with
the motor windings, so that the motor will give two phase
operation when connected to a single phase circuit. The
capacitor also reduces the line current to the motor by
improving the power factor.
The line side of this capacitor is marked with "COM" and is
wired to the line side of the circuit.
CAPACITOR, START
SCROLL COMPRESSOR MODELS
In most cases hard start components are not required on
Scroll compressor equipped units due to a non-replaceable
check valve located in the discharge line of the compressor.
However, in installations that encounter low lock rotor volt-
age, a hard start kit can improve starting characteristics and
reduce light dimming within the home. Only hard start kits
approved by Amana
®
brand or Copeland should be used.
"Kick Start" and/or "Super Boost" kits are not approved start
assist devices.