Water Coil Maintenance - (Direct ground water
applications only) If the system is installed in an area with
a known high mineral content (125 P.P.M. or greater) in
the water, it is best to establish a periodic maintenance
schedule with the owner so the coil can be checked
regularly. Consult the well water applications section
of this manual for a more detailed water coil material
selection. Should periodic coil cleaning be necessary, use
standard coil cleaning procedures, which are compatible
with the heat exchanger material and copper water
lines. Generally, the more water fl owing through the unit,
the less chance for scaling. Therefore, 1.5 gpm per ton
[1.6 l/m per kW] is recommended as a minimum fl ow.
Minimum fl ow rate for entering water temperatures
below 50°F [10°C] is 2.0 gpm per ton [2.2 l/m per kW].
Water Coil Maintenance - (All other water loop
applications) Generally water coil maintenance is not
needed for closed loop systems. However, if the piping
is known to have high dirt or debris content, it is best
to establish a periodic maintenance schedule with the
owner so the water coil can be checked regularly. Dirty
installations are typically the result of deterioration of iron
or galvanized piping or components in the system. Open
cooling towers requiring heavy chemical treatment and
mineral buildup through water use can also contribute
to higher maintenance. Should periodic coil cleaning be
necessary, use standard coil cleaning procedures, which
are compatible with both the heat exchanger material
and copper water lines. Generally, the more water fl owing
through the unit, the less chance for scaling. However,
fl ow rates over 3 gpm per ton (3.9 l/m per kW) can
produce water (or debris) velocities that can erode the
heat exchanger wall and ultimately produce leaks.
Hot Water Generator Coils - See water coil
maintenance for ground water units. If the potable
water is hard or not chemically softened, the high
temperatures of the desuperheater will tend to scale
even quicker than the water coil and may need more
frequent inspections. In areas with extremely hard water,
a HWG is not recommended.
Filters - Filters must be clean to obtain maximum
performance. Filters should be inspected every month
under normal operating conditions and be replaced
when necessary. Units should never be operated without
a fi lter.
Washable, high effi ciency, electrostatic fi lters, when dirty,
can exhibit a very high pressure drop for the fan motor
and reduce air fl ow, resulting in poor performance. It is
especially important to provide consistent washing of
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these fi lters (in the opposite direction of the normal air
fl ow) once per month using a high pressure wash similar
to those found at self-serve car washes.
Condensate Drain - In areas where airborne bacteria
may produce a “slimy” substance in the drain pan, it may
be necessary to treat the drain pan chemically with an
algaecide approximately every three months to minimize
the problem. The condensate pan may also need to be
cleaned periodically to ensure indoor air quality. The
condensate drain can pick up lint and dirt, especially with
dirty fi lters. Inspect the drain twice a year to avoid the
possibility of plugging and eventual overfl ow.
Compressor - Conduct annual amperage checks to
ensure that amp draw is no more than 10% greater than
indicated on the serial plate data.
Fan Motors - All units have lubricated fan motors. Fan
motors should never be lubricated unless obvious, dry
operation is suspected. Periodic maintenance oiling is
not recommended, as it will result in dirt accumulating in
the excess oil and cause eventual motor failure. Conduct
annual dry operation check and amperage check to
ensure amp draw is no more than 10% greater than
indicated on serial plate data.
Air Coil - The air coil must be clean to obtain maximum
performance. Check once a year under normal operating
conditions and, if dirty, brush or vacuum clean. Care
must be taken not to damage the aluminum fi ns while
cleaning. When the heat pump has experienced less
than 100 operational hours and the coil has not had
suffi cient time to be “seasoned”, it is necessary to clean
the coil with a mild surfactant such as Calgon to remove
the oils left by manufacturing processes and enable the
condensate to properly “sheet” off of the coil.
CAUTION: Fin edges are sharp.
Cabinet - Do not allow water to stay in contact with the
cabinet for long periods of time to prevent corrosion of
the cabinet sheet metal. Generally, vertical cabinets are
set up from the fl oor a few inches [7 - 8 cm] to prevent
water from entering the cabinet. The cabinet can be
cleaned using a mild detergent.
Refrigerant System - To maintain sealed circuit integrity,
do not install service gauges unless unit operation
appears abnormal. Reference the operating charts for
pressures and temperatures. Verify that air and water
fl ow rates are at proper levels before servicing the
refrigerant circuit.
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General
If operational diffi culties are encountered, perform
the preliminary checks below before referring to the
troubleshooting charts.
• Verify that the unit is receiving electrical supply power.
• Make sure the fuses in the fused disconnect switches
are intact.
After completing the preliminary checks described
above, inspect for other obvious problems such as
leaking connections, broken or disconnected wires, etc.
If everything appears to be in order, but the unit still fails
to operate properly, refer to the “DXM2 Troubleshooting
Process Flowchart” or “Functional Troubleshooting
Chart.”
DXM2 Board
DXM2 board troubleshooting in general is best
summarized as verifying inputs and outputs. After inputs
and outputs have been verifi ed, board operation is
confi rmed and the problem must be elsewhere. Below
are some general guidelines for troubleshooting the
DXM2 control.
Field Inputs
Conventional thermostat inputs are 24VAC from the
thermostat and can be verifi ed using a voltmeter
between C and Y1, Y2, W, O, G. 24VAC will be present at
the terminal (for example, between “Y1” and “C”) if the
thermostat is sending an input to the DXM2 board.
Proper communications with a thermostat can be verifi ed
using the Fault LED on the DXM2. If the control is NOT
in the Test mode and is NOT currently locked out or
in a retry delay, the Fault LED on the DXM2 will fl ash
very slowly (1 second on, 5 seconds off), if the DXM2 is
properly communicating with the thermostat.
Outputs
The compressor and reversing valve relays are 24VAC
and can be verifi ed using a voltmeter. For units with
ECM blower motors, the DXM2 controls the motor using
serial communications, and troubleshooting should be
done with a communicating thermostat or diagnostic
tool. The alarm relay can either be 24VAC as shipped or
dry contacts for use with DDC controls by clipping the
JW1 jumper. Electric heat outputs are 24VDC “ground
sinking” and require a voltmeter set for DC to verify
operation. The terminal marked “24VDC” is the 24VDC
supply to the electric heat board; terminal “EH1” is stage
1 electric heat; terminal “EH2” is stage 2 electric heat.
When electric heat is energized (thermostat is sending a
“W” input to the DXM2 controller), there will be 24VDC
between terminal “24VDC” and “EH1” (stage 1 electric
heat) and/or “EH2” (stage 2 electric heat). A reading
of 0VDC between “24VDC” and “EH1” or “EH2” will
indicate that the DXM2 board is NOT sending an output
signal to the electric heat board.
Test Mode
Test mode can be entered for 20 minutes by pressing the
Test pushbutton. The DXM2 board will automatically exit
test mode after 20 minutes.
WARNING!
WARNING! HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE! DISCONNECT ALL
ELECTRIC POWER INCLUDING REMOTE DISCONNECTS
BEFORE SERVICING.
Failure to disconnect power before servicing can cause
severe personal injury or death.
Sensor Inputs
All sensor inputs are ‘paired wires’ connecting each
component to the board. Therefore, continuity on
pressure switches, for example can be checked at the
board connector. The thermistor resistance should be
measured with the connector removed so that only the
impedance of the thermistor is measured. If desired, this
reading can be compared to the thermistor resistance
chart shown in Table 8. An ice bath can be used to check
the calibration of the thermistor.
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Advanced Diagnostics
If a communicating thermostat or diagnostic tool
(ACDU) is connected to the DXM2, additional diagnostic
information and troubleshooting capabilities are
available. The current status of all DXM2 inputs can be
verifi ed, including the current temperature readings of all
temperature inputs. With a communicating thermostat
the current status of the inputs can be accessed from
the Service Information menu. In the manual operating
mode, most DXM2 outputs can be directly controlled
for system troubleshooting. With a communicating
thermostat the manual operating mode can be accessed
from the Installer menu. For more detailed information
on the advanced diagnostics of the DXM2, see the
DXM2 Application, Operation and Maintenance (AOM)
manual (part #97B0003N15).
DXM2 Troubleshooting Process Flowchart/Functional
Troubleshooting Chart
The “DXM2 Functional Troubleshooting Process
Flowchart” is a quick overview of how to start diagnosing
a suspected problem, using the fault recognition features
of the DXM2 board. The “Functional Troubleshooting
Chart” on the following page is a more comprehensive
method for identifying a number of malfunctions that
may occur, and is not limited to just the DXM2 controls.
Within the chart are fi ve columns:
• The “Fault” column describes the symptoms.
• Columns 2 and 3 identify in which mode the fault is
likely to occur, heating or cooling.
• The “Possible Cause column” identifies the most likely
sources of the problem.
• The “Solution” column describes what should be done to
correct the problem.
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WARNING!
WARNING! HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE! DISCONNECT ALL
ELECTRIC POWER INCLUDING REMOTE DISCONNECTS
BEFORE SERVICING.
Failure to disconnect power before servicing can cause
severe personal injury or death.
Start
DXM2 Functional
Troubleshooting Flow Chart
See “Unit
short
cycles”
Yes
Did Unit
Attempt to
Start?
Yes
Did Unit
Lockout at
Start-up?
No
Unit Short
Cycles?
No
No
Yes
Check Main
power (see power
problems)
Check fault code on communicating
thermostat (ATC32) or Configuration
and Diagnostics Tool (ACD01)
No fault
shown
Replace
DXM2
See “Only
Fan Runs”
See “Only
Comp
Runs”
See “Does
not Operate
in Clg”
Yes
Yes
No
Only Fan
Compressor
Did unit lockout
after a period of
operation?
Does unit
operate in
cooling?
Unit is OK!
‘See Performance
Troubleshooting’ for
further help
Runs?
Only
Runs?
Yes
See fault codes in table
on following page
No
No
Yes
No
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FaultHtg Clg Possible CauseSolution
Check line voltage circuit breaker and disconnect.
Main power problems
HP Fault
Code 2
High Pressure
LP/LOC Fault
Code 3
Low Pressure / Loss of Charge
LT1 Fault
Code 4
Water coil low
temperature limit
LT2 Fault
Code 5
Air coil low
temperature limit
Condensate Fault
Code 6
Over/Under
Voltage Code 7
(Auto resetting)
Unit Performance Sentinel
Code 8
Swapped Thermistor
Code 9
ECM Fault - Code 10
Low Air Coil Pressure Fault
(ClimaDry) Code 11
XXGreen Status LED Off
X Reduced or no water fl ow in cooling
X Water Temperature out of range in coolingBring water temp within design parameters.
XReduced or no air fl ow in heating
XAir temperature out of range in heatingBring return air temp within design parameters.
XXOvercharged with refrigerantCheck superheat/subcooling vs typical operating condition table.
XXBad HP SwitchCheck switch continuity and operation. Replace.
XXInsuffi cient chargeCheck for refrigerant leaks
XCompressor pump down at start-upCheck charge and start-up water fl ow.
XReduced or no water fl ow in heating
XInadequate antifreeze levelCheck antifreeze density with hydrometer.
Improper temperature limit setting (30°F vs
X
10°F [-1°C vs -2°C])
XWater Temperature out of rangeBring water temp within design parameters.
XXBad thermistorCheck temp and impedance correlation per chart
X Reduced or no air fl ow in cooling
X Air Temperature out of rangeToo much cold vent air? Bring entering air temp within design parameters.
Improper temperature limit setting (30°F vs
X
10°F [-1°C vs -12°C])
XXBad thermistorCheck temp and impedance correlation per chart.
XXBlocked drainCheck for blockage and clean drain.
XXImproper trapCheck trap dimensions and location ahead of vent.
X Poor drainage
X Moisture on sensorCheck for moisture shorting to air coil.
XXPlugged air fi lterReplace air fi lter .
xXRestricted Return Air FlowFind and eliminate restriction. Increase return duct and/or grille size.
XXUnder Voltage
XXOver Voltage
XHeating mode LT2>125°F [52°C]Check for poor air fl ow or overcharged unit.
Cooling Mode LT1>125°F [52°C] OR LT2<
X
40ºF [4ºC])
XXLT1 and LT2 swappedReverse position of thermistors
XX
Blower does not operate
Blower operating with incorrect airfl ow
X
Reduced or no air fl ow in cooling or ClimaDry
Air temperature out of rangeToo much cold vent air - bring entering air temp within design parameters
Bad pressure switchCheck switch continuity and operation - replace
Check for line voltage between L1 and L2 on the contactor.
Check for 24VAC between R and C on CXM/DXM'
Check primary/secondary voltage on transformer.
Check pump operation or valve operation/setting.
Check water fl ow adjust to proper fl ow rate.
Check for dirty air fi lter and clean or replace.
Check fan motor operation and airfl ow restrictions.
Dirty Air Coil- construction dust etc.
Too high of external static. Check static vs blower table.
Check pump operation or water valve operation/setting.
Plugged strainer or fi lter. Clean or replace..
Check water fl ow adjust to proper fl ow rate.
Clip JW3 jumper for antifreeze (10°F [-12°C]) use.
Check for dirty air fi lter and clean or replace.
Check fan motor operation and airfl ow restrictions.
Too high of external static. Check static vs blower table.
Normal airside applications will require 30°F [-1°C] only.
Check for piping slope away from unit.
Check slope of unit toward outlet.
Poor venting. Check vent location.
Check power supply and 24VAC voltage before and during operation.
Check power supply wire size.
Check compressor starting. Need hard start kit?
Check 24VAC and unit transformer tap for correct power supply voltage.
Check power supply voltage and 24VAC before and during operation.
Check 24VAC and unit transformer tap for correct power supply voltage.
Check for poor water fl ow, or air fl ow.
Check blower line voltage
Check blower low voltage wiring
Wrong unit size selection
Wrong unit family selection
Wrong motor size
Incorrect blower selection
Check for dirty air fi lter and clean or replace
Check fan motor operation and airfl ow restrictions
Too high of external static - check static vs blower table
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FaultHtg Clg Possible CauseSolution
Low Air Coil Temperature
Fault - (ClimaDry) Code 12
ESD - ERV Fault (DXM Only)
Green Status LED Code 3
No Fault Code Shown
Unit Short Cycles
Only Fan Runs
X
Reduced airfl ow in cooling, ClimaDry, or
constant fan
Air temperature out of rangeToo much cold vent air - bring entering air temp within design parameters
Bad thermistorCheck temp and impedance correlation per chart
XXERV unit has fault (Rooftop units only)Troubleshoot ERV unit fault
No compressor operationSee ‘Only Fan Operates’
XX
Compressor overloadCheck and replace if necessary
Control boardReset power and check operation
Dirty air fi lterCheck and clean air fi lter
Unit in ‘Test Mode’Reset power or wait 20 minutes for auto exit
XX
Unit selectionUnit may be oversized for space - check sizing for actual load of space
Compressor overloadCheck and replace if necessary
Thermostat positionEnsure thermostat set for heating or cooling operation
Unit locked outCheck for lockout codes - reset power
XX
Compressor overloadCheck compressor overload - replace if necessary
Thermostat wiring
Check for dirty air fi lter and clean or replace
Check fan motor operation and airfl ow restrictions
Too high of external static - check static vs blower table
Check thermostat wiring at DXM2 - put in Test Mode and jumper Y1 and R to
give call for compressor
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SymptomHtgClgPossible CauseSolution
Insufficient Capacity/
XXDirty filterReplace or clean
Not Cooling or Heating
Reduced or no air flow
Check for dirty air filter and clean or replace
Properly
in heating
Check fan motor operation and airflow restrictions
Too high of external static - check static vs blower table
Reduced or no air flow
Check for dirty air filter and clean or replace
in cooling
Check fan motor operation and airflow restrictions
Too high of external static - check static vs blower table
XXLeaky duct work
Check supply and return air temperatures at the unit and at
distant duct registers if significantly different, duct leaks
are present
XXLow refrigerant chargeCheck superheat and subcooling per chart
XXRestricted metering deviceCheck superheat and subcooling per chart - replace
XDefective reversing valvePerform RV touch test
XXThermostat improperly locatedCheck location and for air drafts behind stat
XXUnit undersized
Recheck loads & sizing check sensible cooling load and
heat
pump capacity
XXScaling in water heat exchangerPerform Scaling check and clean if necessary
XXInlet water too hot or coldCheck load, loop sizing, loop backfill, ground moisture
High Head Pressure
X
Reduced or no air flow
Check for dirty air filter and clean or replace
in heating
Check fan motor operation and airflow restrictions
Too high of external static - check static vs blower table
XReduced or no water flowCheck pump operation or valve operation/setting
in cooling
Check water flow adjust to proper flow rate
XInlet water too hotCheck load, loop sizing, loop backfill, ground moisture
X
Air temperature out of range in
heating
Bring return air temp within design parameters
XScaling in water heat exchangerPerform Scaling check and clean if necessary
XXUnit over chargedCheck superheat and subcooling - reweigh in charge
XXNon-condensables insystemVacuum system and reweigh in charge
XXRestricted metering deviceCheck superheat and subcooling per chart - replace
Low Suction Pressure
X
Reduced water flow
Check pump operation or water valve operation/setting
in heating
Plugged strainer or filter - clean or replace
Check water flow adjust to proper flow rate
XWater temperature out of rangeBring water temp within design parameters
X
Reduced air flow
Check for dirty air filter and clean or replace
in cooling
Check fan motor operation and airflow restrictions
Too high of external static - check static vs blower table
XAir temperature out of range
Too much cold vent air - bring entering air temp within
design parameters
XXInsufficient chargeCheck for refrigerant leaks
X
X
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Possible Caus
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Low Dischage AirTemperature in Heating
XToo high of air flowCheck fan motor speed selection and airflow chart
XPoor performanceSee “Insufficient Capacity”
High Humidity
XToo high of air flowCheck fan motor speed selection and airflow chart
XUnit oversized
Only Compressor Runs
XXThermostat wiring
Check G wiring at heat pump. Jumper G and R for fan
operation.
XXFan motor relay
Jumper G and R for fan operation. Check for Line voltage
across blower relay contacts.
Check fan power enable relay operation (if present)
XXFan motorCheck for line voltage at motor. Check capacitor
XXThermostat wiring
Check thermostat wiring at or DXM2. Put in Test Mode
and then jumper Y1 and W1 to R to give call for fan,
compressor and electric heat.
Unit Doesn't Operate inCooling
XReversing Valve
Set for cooling demand and check 24VAC on RV coil.
If RV is stuck, run high pressure up by reducing water flow
and while operating engage and disengage RV coil voltage
to push valve.
XThermostat setup
XThermostat wiring
Check O wiring at heat pump. DXM2 requires call for
compressor to get RV coil “Click.”
Modulating Valve Troubleshooting
X
Improper output setting
Verify the AO-2 jumper is in the 0-10V position
No valve operation
Check voltage to the valve
X
No valve output signal
Check DC voltage between AO2 and GND. Should be O
when valve is off and between 3.3v and 10v when valve
is on.
Replace valve if voltage and control signals are present at
the valve and it does not operate
For DXM2 check for “O” RV setup not “B”.
Air
g
idity
r
s
n
g
Recheck loads & sizing check sensible cooling load and
heat
pump capacity
SymptomHtgClgPossible CauseSolution
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Start-Up Log Sheet
Installer: Complete unit and system checkout and follow unit start-up procedures in the IOM. Use this form to record
unit information, temperatures and pressures during start-up. Keep this form for future reference.
Job Name: Street Address:
Model Number: Serial Number:
Unit Location in Building:
Date: Sales Order No:
In order to minimize troubleshooting and costly system failures, complete the following checks and data entries before
the system is put into full operation.
Fan Motor: CFM Settings (ECM)
Temperatures: F or C Antifreeze: %
Pressures: PSIG or kPa Type
Cooling ModeHeating Mode
Entering Fluid Temperature
Leaving Fluid Temperature
Temperature Differential
Return-Air TemperatureDBWBDB
Supply-Air Temperature DBWBDB
Temperature Differential
Water Coil Heat Exchanger
(Water Pressure IN)
Water Coil Heat Exchanger
(Water Pressure OUT)
Pressure Differential
Water Flow GPM
Compressor
Amps
Volts
Discharge Line Temperature
Motor
Amps
Volts
Allow unit to run 15 minutes in each mode before taking data.
Note: Never connect refrigerant gauges during startup procedures. Conduct water-side analysis using P/T
ports to determine water flow and temperature difference. If water-side analysis shows poor performance,
refrigerant troubleshooting may be required. Connect refrigerant gauges as a last resort.
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Refrigerant Circuit Diagram
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ports to determine water flow and temperature difference. If water-side analysis shows poor performance,
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