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K.BasicTroubleshootingTechniques
Beingfamiliarwith the sequence ofoperation on StandardControlled OperatingUnitsor theoperationof the RemoteThermostat Controlled
Unitsis important, The following questions and answers may help to identify performance problems,
EnvironmentalEffects- CoolingMode
Is unit sized to room size area and heat load demand?
RoomWidthx Lengthx 3.5 (x-factor)equal a "guesstimate" ofthe
numberofBTU'srequiredfor the area. The numberofpeopleinthe
room, number of electrical devices, solar gains, etc.are allvariable
itemsthatcan affect propersizingoftheunit. Friedrichrecommends
that you consultwith an applications engineer for proper sizing.
Is the outdoor temperature 60°F or below?
The unitis designed for outdoor temperatures above60°E
Is the indoor temperature 80°F or above?
Ambient indoor temperatures of 80°F or above will take a longer
period of run time to cool down the area. Long run times may
indicate that the unit isundersized.
Is indoor humidity high?
This condition will cause the unit to operate longer to remove
humidity before noticing any cooling effect.
Hasthe heat loadbeen increased byadditional devices such
as computer equipment, or hasthe room areabeen increased
where the unit is located?
If conditions have changed, the unit may not be able to cool and
condition as effectively as previously planned.
Environmental Effects - Heating Mode
Is unit properly sized to room area and heat load demand?
Multiplying the Width x Length x 3.5 ("x-factor") provides a
"guesstimate" of the number of BTU's required for the area. The
number of people inthe room, number ofelectrical devices, solar
gains,etc. are all variable itemsthat can affect propersizingofthe
unit. Ffieddchrecommends that you consult with an applications
engineer for propersizing.
Is the outdoortemperature 70oForabove?- Theunit isdesigned
for outdoor temperatures below 70°E
Is the indoor temperature 60°F or below? Ambient indoor
temperatures of 6O°F or below will take a longer period of run
time to heat the area. Long run times may indicate that the unit is
undersized.
Hasthe roomarea been increased where the unit is located?
If the area where the unit is located has been increased, the unit
may not provideadequateheat.
Insufficient Maintenance and Inspection
Installationerrorsare themost common cause ofpoorperformance.
Pleasefollowinstallationinstructionscarefully.Ifotherproblemsexist,
see Maintenanceand InspectionTroubleshootingGuide below.
Maintenance and Inspection Troubleshooting Guide
CAUSE RESULT
System is not serviced or inspected Can result inpremature component failures, poor performance and
regularly (semiannuallyor annually), increased operating costs.
Air filters are not cleaned regularly and May result in poor cooling, icing and water problems as well as
become blockedwith particles, component failures and increased operating costs.
Condenser coil not maintained properly May result in poor cooling, component failures and increased costs.
(blocked with particles).
Evaporator coil not maintained properly Mayresult in poor cooling, icing and water problems, and increased
(blocked with particles), operating costs.
Components that show signs of fatigue May result in multiple service calls, poor performance and increased
- not replaced, operating costs.
Condensate drains and drain lines not May result in water and odor problems.
maintained.
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