Unit Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Nordyne B6EM Series Installation Instructions Manual

UNIT MAINTENANCE

Proper maintenance is most important to achieve the best
performance from a air handler. Some of the components
and their locations are shown in Figure 12 (page 18). If
any component of the air handler must be replaced, use
only factory authorized replacement parts specified in the
Replacement Parts List provided online.
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury or property damage.
Improper servicing could result in dangerous
operation, serious injury, death or property
damage.
• Before servicing, disconnect all electrical power
to air handler.
• When servicing controls, label all wires prior
to disconnecting. Reconnect wires correctly.
• Verify proper operation after servicing.
• These maintenance instructions are primarily intended
to assist qualified technicians experienced in the proper
maintenance and operation of this appliance.
• Always reinstall the doors on the air handler after
servicing or cleaning/changing the filters. Do not operate
the air handler without all doors and covers in place.
• Verify that the thermostat is properly installed and is
not being affected by drafts or heat from lamps or other
appliances.
• To achieve the best performance and minimize
equipment failure, it is recommended that a yearly
maintenance checkup be performed. At a minimum,
this check should include the following items:
Air Filter(s)
B6 Series Air Handlers are not supplied with a single air
filter when shipped from the factory. It is recommended
that the filter be cleaned or replaced monthly. Newly built
or recently renovated homes may require more frequent
changing until the construction dust has minimized. Filter
sizes shown in Table 2 are available at most local retailers.
WARNING:
Never operate the air handler without a filter in
place. Dust and lint in the return air can build
up on internal components, resulting in loss of
efficiency, equipment damage, and possible fire.
Filters designed to remove smaller particles such as
pollen, may require additional maintenance.
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CABINET SIZE
A
B
C
Table 2. Filter Sizes
Blower Compartment
Dirt and lint can create excessive loads on the motor
resulting in higher than normal operating temperatures
and shortened service life. It is recommended that the
blower compartment be cleaned of dirt or lint that may
have accumulated in the compartment or on the blower
and motor as part of the annual inspection.
Blower Fan Wheel
Inspect the blower wheel blades for accumulations of dirt
and clean if necessary. Inspect mounting nut for tightness
when done.
Blower Motor & Assembly
Inspect the blower assembly and motor mounting
brackets for tightness and corrosion. Correct deficiencies
if necessary. The blower motor contains sealed bearings
and under normal operating conditions, no maintenance
is necessary for the life of the equipment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the air handler fails to operate, check the following:
• Is the electric turned on?
• Is the thermostat operating properly?
• Are the blower compartment door(s) in place?
• Is the air handler disconnect closed?
• Has the circuit breaker tripped or the control board fuse
burned open?
• Are any manual reset switches open?
• Is the filter dirty or plugged?
• Is the LED on both control boards constantly ON? If
not, refer to Tables 3 or 4 to determine fault condition.
RED LED (AN2)
OFF
Flash
ON
Table 3. Air handler Control Board Fault Conditions
DIAGNOSTIC
Control Fault (No Power)
Normal Operation
Fixed
Speed Motor Fault
Furnaces
Twin Fault (no motor fault)
Communications Fault
Control Fault (No Power)
Variable
Normal Operation
Speed
Motor Fault
Furnaces
Communications Fault
Table 4. Motor Control Board Fault Conditions
FILTER SIZE
12 x 20 x 1
18 x 20 x 1
20 x 20 x 1
DIAGNOSTIC
Control Fault (No Power)
Blower Fault
Normal Operation
GREEN RED
LED LED
Off Off
On On
On Flash
Flash On
Flash Flash
Off Off
On On
On Flash
Flash Flash