Sterlco GP Series 5-15 HP Portable Chillers User Manual

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GP Series Portable Chillers

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

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CC = Compressor Critical

SC = System Critical

PC = Process Critical

W = Warning

Alarm Name

#

Type

Possible Cause

Solution

Pump Overload

16

SC

Motor circuit protector open

Verify motor circuit protector
operation. Verify motor wiring
and amp draw while under load.

Pump flow rate in excess of
capacity

Verify system valves are
operational and properly set.
Contact customer service or
sales if pump is sized too small
for application.

High Fluid Temp Fault

17

SC/W

Fluid temperature higher than
parameter.

Verify parameter and adjust if
necessary.

Refrigeration system fault

Check for any refrigeration
system fault

Chiller too small for load

Verify with sales representative
the sizing of the chiller for the
application.

Low Condenser Differential
Pressure Warning

18

W

Low discharge pressure or
high suction pressure

Contact customer service

Condenser Inlet Temp Sensor
Failure (optional with sensor
pack)

19

W

Sensor wires loose from

controller terminal block

Verify wiring at terminal block.

.

Sensor wires broke between
sensor and controller terminal

block.

Replace temperature sensor

Chiller In Fluid Temp Sensor
Failure

20

W

Sensor wires loose from
controller terminal block

Verify wiring at terminal block.
.

Sensor wires broke between

sensor and controller terminal
block.

Replace temperature sensor

Evaporator Differential Pressure

21

W

Blocked evaporator

Backflush evaporator

Blocked Y-strainer

Blow down y-strainer by

opening blow-down valve or
clean internal strainer.

High Discharge Pressure Warning

22

W

Dirty air cooled condenser or
inlet filter

Clean filter or condenser

Dirty water cooled condenser
or condenser valve failure

Clean condenser or verify
operation of condenser valve

Condenser fan overload

See Fan Overload Fault

Condenser fan VFD fault

See VFD Fault

Ambient air or condenser
water temperature too high

Verify supply temperature or air
removal capacity.

Too much refrigerant in
system.

Contact Customer Service for
assistance

Liquid line valves closed.

Verify operation of valve and
wiring on controller

High Fluid Temp Warning

23

W

Fluid temperature higher than

parameter.

Verify parameter and adjust if

necessary.

Refrigeration system fault

Check for any refrigeration
system fault

Chiller too small for load

Verify with sales representative

the sizing of the chiller for the
application.








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