1. Compressor hums but
will not start
1C
2. Compressor will not run,
does not try to start
3. Compressor starts but
trips on overload
Compressor Troubleshooting Guide
a. Improperly wired
b. Low line voltage
c. Defective start or run
capacitor
e. Extreme head pressure
f. Shorted or grounded
motor windings
g. Internal compressor
mechanical damage
a. power supply open
b. Compressor motor
compressor open
c. Open control
d. Burned motor windings
a. Low line voltage
b. Improperly wired
c. Defective run or start
capacitor
d. Defective start relay
a. Make sure wires are
connected to the correct
terminals
b. Make sure supply
voltage is no less than 5%
below machines rated
voltage
c. Check capacitors
e. Let pressures equalize,
check for reason for
excessive head pressure
f. Ohm out the motor
windings
g. Check compressor amp
draw
a. Check to make sure
there is a power supply to
the machine
b. Make sure the
compressor has cooled
c. Check bin control, high
and low pressure controls
d. Ohm out the windings
a. Check power supply,
supply must not be more
than 5% below rated
voltage
b. Make sure wires are on
the correct compressor
terminals
c. Check capacitors
d. Check start relay
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