Service Manual Compact Programmable CP-14-18-24-ServMan (04-09) Models 2009 2008...
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. Post Office Box 1540 · San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway · San Antonio, Texas 78218-5212 (210) 357-4400 · FAX (210) 357-4490 www.friedrich.com Printed in the U.S.A.
Specifications and Performance Data ... 8-9 Functional Components Definitions ... 10 Air Conditioner Use ... 10 How to Operate the Friedrich CP Room Air Conditioner ... 11-12 Refrigeration Sequence of Operation ... 13 Sealed Refrigeration System Repairs ... 14-17 Method of Charging/Repairs ... 15 Metering Device ...18...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The information contained in this manual is intended for use by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required for installation and repair, and who is equipped with the proper tools and test instruments required to service this product. Installation or repairs made by unqualified persons can result in subjecting the unqualified person making such repairs as well as the persons being served by the equipment to hazards resulting in injury or electrical shock which can be serious or even fatal.
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• Never operate the A/C unit with wet hands. • Use air conditioner on a single dedicated circuit within the specified amperage rating. • Use on a properly grounded outlet only. •...
Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire and minor to serious property damage. WATER DAMAGE HAZARDS: • Improper installation maintenance, or servicing of the air conditioner unit, or not following the above Safety Warnings can result in water damage to personal items or property. •...
UNIT IDeNTIfICATION COMPACT PROGRAMMABLE 3rd and 4th Digit - Approximate BTU/HR (Cooling) Heating BTU/Hr capacity listed in the Specification/Performance Data Section RAC Serial Number Identification Guide Serial Number Decade Manufactured Year Manufactured Month Manufactured A=Jan D=Apr G=Jul K=Oct B=Feb E=May H=Aug L=Nov C=Mar F=Jun...
Be sure that branch circuit or general purpose outlet is grounded. Ground wire must be connected to ground screw located in lower right corner of air conditioner when air conditioner is in cabinet. (CP 14, 18, 24) Receptacle The field supplied outlet must match plug on service cord and be within reach of service cord.
NOTE: Your unit’s device may differ from the ones shown. A. Reset button B. Test button This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the electronics detect leakage current and power will be disconnected in a fraction of a second.
SPeCIfICATIONS fOR 2009 MODelS Model Function Rated Voltage Rated Frequency Total Capacity (W/Btu/h) Power Input (W) Rated Input (W) Rated Current (A) Air Flow Volume (CFM) (H/M/L) Dehumidifying Volume (pints/h) Fan Type-Piece Diameter-Length (inch) Evaporator Indoor Side Pipe Diameter (inches) Coil length (l) x height (H) x coil width (L) Compressor Type...
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SPeCIfICATIONS fOR 2008 MODelS Model Function Rated Voltage Rated Frequency Total Capacity (W/Btu/h) Power Input (W) Rated Input (W) Rated Current (A) Air Flow Volume (CFM) (H/M/L) Dehumidifying Volume (pints/h) Fan Type-Piece Centrifugal flow fan – 1 Diameter-Length (inch) Evaporator...
This section explains proper air conditioner operation. IMPORTANT: If you turn off the air conditioner, wait at least 3 minutes before turning it back on. This prevents the air conditioner from blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker.
How to operate the friedrich room air conditioner Money Auto Swing Saver ® POWER High Cool Mode Fan Only 1. Press POWER to turn on air conditioner. POWER NOTE: When the unit is turned on, it will display the previous settings for the Mode, Fan Speed and temperature.
1º until it reaches 64°F (18°C). To set Timer for a 1- to 24-hour delay before air conditioner is turned o (air conditioner must be On): 1. Press TIMER. Indicator light on air conditioner control panel will ash.
RefRIGeRATION SYSTeM SeQUeNCe Of OPeRATION A good understanding of the basic operation of the refrigeration system is essential for the service technician. Without this understanding, accurate troubleshooting of refrigeration system problems will be more difficult and time consuming, if not (in some cases) entirely impossible. The refrigeration system uses four basic principles (laws) in its operation they are as follows: 1.
SeAleD RefRIGeRATION SYSTeM RePAIRS ANY SEALED SYSTEM REPAIRS TO COOL-ONLY MODELS REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF A LIQUID LINE DRIER. ALSO, ANY SEALED SYSTEM REPAIRS TO HEAT PUMP MODELS REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF A SUCTION LINE DRIER. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: 1. Voltmeter 2.
Method Of Charging / Repairs The acceptable method for charging the RAC system is the Weighed in Charge Method. The weighed in charge method is applicable to all units. It is the preferred method to use, as it is the most accurate. The weighed in method should always be used whenever a charge is removed from a unit such as for a leak repair, compressor replacement, or when there is no refrigerant...
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WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Turn off electric power before service or installation. Extreme care must be used, if it becomes necessary to work on equipment with power applied. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Undercharged Refrigerant Systems An undercharged system will result in poor performance (low pressures, etc.) in both the heating and cooling cycle.
Restricted Refrigerant System Troubleshooting a restricted refrigerant system can be difficult. The following procedures are the more common problems and solutions to these problems. There are two types of refrigerant restrictions: Partial restrictions and complete restrictions. A partial restriction allows some of the refrigerant to circulate through the system.
MeTeRING DeVICe Capillary Tube Systems All units are equipped with capillary tube metering devices. Checking for restricted capillary tubes. 1. Connect pressure gauges to unit. 2. Start the unit in the cooling mode. If after a few minutes of operation the pressures are normal, the check valve and the cooling capillary are not restricted.
WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power to the unit before servicing. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. INTERNAL OVERLOAD Some model compressors are equipped with an internal overload. The overload is embedded in the motor windings to sense the winding temperature and/or current draw.
CAPACITORS CAPACITORS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Turn off electric power before servicing. Discharge capacitor with a 20,000 Ohm 2 Watt resistor before handling. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, or death. Many motor capacitors are internally fused. Shorting the terminals will blow the fuse, ruining the capacitor.
COMPReSSOR RePlACeMeNT Recommended procedure for compressor replacement WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Unplug and/or disconnect all electrical power to the unit before performing inspections, maintenances or service. Failure to do so could result in electric shock, serious injury or death. Be certain to perform all necessary electrical and refrigeration tests to be sure the compressor is actually defective before replacing.
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SPECIAL PROCEDURE IN THE CASE OF MOTOR COMPRESSOR BURNOUT WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Turn off electric power before service or installation. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, or death. WARNING HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD Sealed Refrigeration System contains refrigerant and oil under high pressure.
ROUTINe MAINTeNANCe WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Turn off electric power before inspections, maintenances, or service. Extreme care must be used, if it becomes necessary to work on equipment with power applied. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
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ROUTINe MAINTeNANCe (Continued) NOTICE Do not drill holes in the bottom of the drain pan or the underside of the unit. Not following this notice could result in damage to the unit or condensate water leaking inappropriately which could cause water damage to surrounding property.
COOlING ONlY ROOM AIR CONDITIONeRS: TROUBleSHOOTING TIPS Low voltage T-stat not set cold enough or inoperative Compressor hums but cuts off on overload Open or shorted compressor Compressor windings does not run Open overload Open capacitor Inoperative system switch Broken, loose or incorrect wiring Inoperative system switch Broken, loose or incorrect wiring Fan motor...
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COOlING ONlY ROOM AIR CONDITIONeRS: TROUBleSHOOTING TIPS Fuse blown or circuit tripped Power cord not plugged in System switch in “OFF” position Unit does not run Inoperative system switch or open control board Loose or disconnected wiring at switch, control board or other com- ponents Dirty fi...
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Instruct customer of waiting period Check voltage with unit operating. Check for other appliances on circuit. Air conditioner should be in separate circuit for proper voltage & fused separately Refer to appropriate wiring diagram...
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COOlING ONlY ROOM AIR CONDITIONeRS: TROUBleSHOOTING TIPS Sublimation: When unconditioned saturated, outside air mixes with conditioned air, condensation forms on the cooler surfaces Water “spitting” into room Downward pitch of installation is too steep towards back of unit Restricted coil or dirty fi lter Insuffi...
LIMITED WARRANTY ANY PART: If any part supplied by FRIEDRICH fails because of a defect in workmanship or material within twelve months from date of original purchase, FRIEDRICH will repair the product at no charge, provided room air conditioner is reasonably accessible for service.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. Post Office Box 1540 · San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway · San Antonio, Texas 78218-5212 (210) 357-4400 · FAX (210) 357-4490 www.friedrich.com Printed in the U.S.A.
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FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. Post Office Box 1540 · San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway · San Antonio, Texas 78218-5212 (210) 357-4400 · FAX (210) 357-4490 www.friedrich.com Printed in the U.S.A. CP-14-18-24-ServMan (04-09)
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