Troubleshooting guide – electric motors – Sterling RT User Manual

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PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

2. CFM Low

Filters

Dirty or clogged.

Insuffi cient Air Flow

Coil - DX or Chilled Water

Dirty or clogged.

Obstructions in High Velocity Air Stream a. Obstruction near unit outlet.

b. Sharp elbows near unit outlet.

c. Improperly designed turning vanes.

d. Projections, dampers or other obstructions in part

of duct system where air velocity is high.

3. CFM High -

System

a. Oversized duct work.

Too Much Air Flow

b. Access door open.

c. Registers or grilles not installed.

d. Filters not in place.

e. System resistance lower than anticipated.

Blower

Blower RPM is too great.

4. Blower Does Not Operate

Installation

a. Incorrect electrical connection.

b.

Wrong

voltage.

c.

Blown

fuse.

Unit

a.

Broken

belt(s).

b.

Loose

pulleys.

c. Power to unit is disconnected.

d. Motor overload protector has broken circuit.

e. Optional thermostats, fi restats, freezestats may

lockout blower operation if set incorrect.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE – ELECTRIC MOTORS

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

1. Motor

Blown fuse or open circuit breaker.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Overload trip.

Check and reset, if manual.

Improper line connections.

Check connections to unit wiring diagram.

Improper current supply.

Check to determine that power supply agrees with

motor nameplate specifi cations.

Mechanical failure.

Determine that motor and drive turn freely.

Check bearings.

Motor overloaded.

Reduce load or replace motor.

With a 3 phase power source, one

Check line for open phase.

phase may be open.

Defective capacitor.

Replace capacitor.

2. Motor Stalls

Wrong application.

Consult manufacturer.

Overloaded motor.

Reduce load or replace motor.

Low line voltage.

Check across AC line and correct

if possible.

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