Refrigeration trouble shooting guide – Imperial Brown Walk-in Coolers Cooler & Freezer User Manual

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Possible Cause

Service cord unplugged
Fuse blown or removed
Overload tripped
Control stuck open
Wiring incorrect

Improperly wired
Low voltage to unit
Staring capacitor defective
Relay failing to close

Low voltage to unit
Overload defective
Excessive head pressure
Compressor very hot-return hot gas

Short of refrigerant
Control contact stuck
Evaporator coil iced
Restriction in refrigeration system
Dirty condenser

Overload protector
Cold control
Overcharge
Air in system
Undercharge

Relay contacts stuck
Low voltage to unit
Improper relay

Incorrect relay
Voltage too high or low

Control setting too high
Refrigerant overcharge
Dirty condenser
Evaporator coil iced

Control setting is too low
Control points stuck

Fan blade hitting shroud
Tube raffle
Vibrating fan blade
Condenser fan motor raffles
General vibration
Worn fan motor bearings

Solution

Plug in service cord
Replace fuse
Determine reasons and correct
Repair or replace
Check wiring against diagram

Check wiring against the diagram
Determine reason and correct
Determine reason and replace
Determine reason, correct or replace

Determine reason and correct
Check current, replace overload protector
Check ventilation or restriction in system
Check refrigerant charge, fix leak if req ‘d

Fix leak, add charge
Repair or replace
Determine cause, defrost manually
Determine location & remove
Clean condenser

Check wiring diagram
Differential too close-widen
Reduce charge
Recover and recharge
Fix leak, add refrigerant

Clean contacts or replace relay
Determine reason and correct
Replace

Check and replace
Determine reason and correct

Reset control
Recover refrigerant
Clean condenser
Determine reason and defrost

Reset the control
Replace the control

Reform/cut away small section of shroud
Locate and reform
Replace fan blade
Check motor bracket mounting, tighten
Compressor suspension bolts too tight
Replace fan motor

Malfunction

Compressor will not start - no hum

Compressor will not start - hums but
trips on overload protector

Compressor starts & runs, but short
cycles on overload protector

Compressor operates long or continuously

Compressor runs fine, but short cycles

Starting capacitor open, shorted or blown

Relay defective or burned out

Refrigerated space too warm

Standard temperature system freezes
the product

Objectionable noise

Refrigeration Trouble Shooting Guide

Always use a certified trained Refrigeration Technician when repair of your refrigeration system is required.

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