10 loss of air flow, 11 loss of power, 12 low humidity – Emerson Liebert Deluxe System/3 DH User Manual

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Alarm Descriptions and Solutions

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6.1.10 Loss of Air Flow

A differential air pressure switch is used to indicate loss of air flow in Deluxe units.
Check for blockage of unit air outlet or inlet. Check blower motor fuses and overload reset. Check for

broken belts. Make sure blower wheels are tight to shaft. Run diagnostics to see if the fan contactor is

working properly.

6.1.11 Loss of Power

This alarm condition exists if the unit has lost power, or the disconnect switch was turned off before

the unit ON switch was pressed (to turn the unit Off). This local alarm will occur when power is

restored to the unit. A Liebert remote monitoring unit (optional) will immediately indicate loss of

power.

6.1.12 Low Humidity

If the return air humidity has decreased to the Low Humidity Alarm setpoint, check the following: Is

the unit setup for humidification (check DIP switch)? Check for proper setpoints. Does the room have

a vapor barrier to seal it from outdoor humidity? Are doors or windows open to outside air? Run diag-

nostics to make sure the humidifier system is working properly.

6.1.13 Low Suction Pressure

When the compressor is in cooling operation, a pressure switch monitors the suction pressure at the

compressor inlet. When pressure drops below a factory preset point, the switch opens. After the posi-

tive start kit time delay, and the switch stays open for five minutes, the alarm is activated. The alarm

stays active for ninety minutes.
Look for conditions that would cause loss of refrigerant. Check for piping problems such as leaks or

crimped lines. Check for inoperative components such as liquid line solenoid valve, low pressure

switch, expansion valve, and head pressure control valve. Check for closed service valves in the liquid

line or at the condenser or receiver.

6.1.14 Low Temperature

If the return air temperature has decreased to the Low Temperature Alarm setpoint, check for proper

setpoints. Run diagnostics to make sure all heating components are operating (contactors and

reheats). Check to see if the reheats are drawing the proper current (see nameplate for Amp rating).

6.1.15 Main Fan Overload

An optional tri-block overload is required for this alarm, and may or may not replace the internal

motor overload, depending on your model. The overload device is located next to the main fan contac-

tor in the line voltage section. The alarm is activated when the overload is tripped.

6.1.16 Short Cycle

On compressorized systems, the compressor has exceeded 10 cooling starts in a one hour period, or

the compressor has cycled 5 times in 10 minutes on the low pressure switch during non-cooling. This

can be caused by low refrigerant level (but not low enough to activate Low Suction Pressure alarm) or

a room cooling load that is small compared to capacity of the unit.
Check for leaks, crimped lines, and defective components. If room load is low, increase sensitivity to

reduce cycling (Proportional Control). On GLYCOOL

units, dirty filters can cause the coil freeze

stats to cycle the compressor.

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