Troubleshooting – Mammoth V-Cube Slim Split F-Series Sizes 830 and 840 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
The charts in this section provide general guidelines on
troubleshooting problems with your V-Cube Slim unit. If
Service assistance is required contact Mammoth Service
at (952) 358-6618. For additional help diagnosing prob-
lems or servicing the unit, contact your local Mammoth
representative. For assistance locating your Mammoth
representative, call 952-358-6600 or e-mail info@mam-
moth-inc.com.
Table 2: Refrigeration system troubleshooting*
Symptom
Head
Pressure
Suction
Pressure
Compressor
Amp Draw
Super Heat Subcooling Air Temp
Differential
Water Loop Temp
Differential
Safety
Lockout
Undercharged system
Low
Low
Low
High
Low
Low
Low
Low Pressure
Overcharged system pressure High
High
High
Normal
Low
Normal
Normal
High Pressure
Low air flow in cooling
Low
Low
Low
Low or Normal Low
Low
Low
Low Temp
Low water flow in cooling
High
High
High
High
Low
Low
High
High Pressure
High air flow incooling
Low
High
Normal
High
Low
Low
Normal
High Pressure
High water flow in cooling
Low
Low
Low
Low
HIgh
Normal
Low
Low Temp
TVX restricted
High
Low
Normal or low
High
High
Low
Low
* Referenced values for your unit are recorded on the factory run test sheet. This sheet is part of the unit documents provided with your unit.
They are located within the main electrical panel.
Figure 17: Performance troubleshooting
Problem
Heating Cooling Possible Cause
Solution
Insufficient Capacity
X
X
Dirty Filter
Replace or clean
Not cooling or heating
properly
X
X
Reduced or no air flow
Check for dirty air filter and clean or replace, Check fan motor operation and airflow
restriction. External static too high? Check static vs. blower table
X
X
Leaky duct work
Check supply and return air temperatures at the unit and at distant duct registers: If
significantly different, duct leaks are present
Unit doesn’t operate in
cooling
X
X
Low refrigerant charge
Check superheat and subcooling
X
X
Restricted metering device
Check superheat and subcooling– replace
X
Defective reversing valve
Perform RV touch test
X
X
Thermostat improperly located
Check location and for air drafts behind stat
X
X
Unit undersized
Recheck loads & sizing. Check sensible, cooling load and heat pump capacity
X
X
Scaling in waterside heat exchanger Perform scaling check and clean if necessary
X
X
Inlet water to hot or cold
Check load, loop sizing, loop backfill, ground moisture
High head pressure
X
Reduced or no air flow in heating
Check for dirty air filter and clean or replace. Check fan motor operation and airflow
restrictions. External static too high? Check static vs. blower table
X
Reduced or no water flow in cooling Check pump operation or valve operation/setting. Check water flow; adjust to proper flow rate
X
Inlet water to hot
Check load, loop sizing, loop backfill, ground moisture
X
Air temperature out of range in
heating
Bring return air temp within design parameters
X
Scaling in waterside heat exchanger Perform scaling check and clean if necessary
X
X
Unit overcharged
Check superheat and subcooling
X
X
Non-condensable in system
Vacuum system, reweigh in charge
Low suction pressure
X
Reduced water flow in heating
Check pump operation or valve operation/setting. Check water flow adjust to proper flow rate
X
Water temperature out of range
Bring water temp within design parameters
X
Reduced air flow in cooling
Check for dirty air filter and clean or replace. Check fan motor operation and airflow
restrictions. External static too high? Check static vs. blower table
X
Air temperature out of range
Too much cold vent air? Bring entering air temp within design parameters
X
X
Insufficient charge
Check for refrigerant leaks
Low discharge air
temperature in heating
X
Too high of air flow
Check fan motor speed selection and airflow
X
Poor performance
See insufficient capacity