Erratic operation – Carrier 26H User Manual

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S E R V I C E

26H

#

OBSERVATION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY AND REFERENCE

SECTIONS

4. Compressor runs- water

pump IS off.

Faulty selector switch

Repair or replace

22

Pump motor inoperative
or out on pump motor
overload

Check wiring and voltage.

Check with test cord. Repair or
replace pump and motor assembly.

17

Failure of main control to
energize pump motor con­

tacts

Replace control

28

5. Water pump runs - com­

pressor off.

Overload switch has opened
circuit

Check compressor overload

26

Selector switch on "pump"

Turn to "on"position

Installation

Fig. 17

Faulty selector switch

Replace selector switch

22

Compressor motor burned out Replace compressor motor

6

6. Water pump runs -

compressor hums

Loose terminals

Check and tighten

21

Compressor stuck

Replace

6

Faulty relay (opened)

Check and replace

25

Faulty starting capacitor

Check and replace

24

ERRATIC OPERATION

7. Unit will not operate

continuously - blowing
fuses.

Compressor motor faulty

Replace compressor motor

6

Low voltage

Check voltage and external
wiring

20 &

Installation

13

Faulty ice crusher motor

Repair at motor vendor service

station^ repair or replace motor.

27

8. Long Freezing Cycle

(30-40 minutes, normal).

Surrounding air temperature
high and warm supply water

temperature

Max air temp lOOF.
Max water temp 90F.

Installation

2

Faulty compressor

Repair or replace

6

Leaky solenoid valve

Turn unit on and off several times
to try to seat valve. Check wiring
for possible grounded coil.
Replace if necessary.

32

Float valve set too high

Water level should be 3/8 from
the top of the siphon standpipe on

the 26H3 and 1/2" from the top

of the siphon standpipe on the

26H5

Installation

16

Service 11

55

26H-57PD

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