Amana GSH13018 Service Instructions Manual page 30

SERVICING
1. Remove the motor leads from its respective connection
points and capacitor (if applicable).
2. Check the continuity between each of the motor leads.
3. Touch one probe of the ohmmeter to the motor frame
(ground) and the other probe in turn to each lead.
If the windings do not test continuous or a reading is obtained
from lead to ground, replace the motor.
S-16B CHECKING FAN AND BLOWER MOTOR
(ECM MOTORS)
An ECM is an Electronically Commutated Motor which offers
many significant advantages over PSC motors. The ECM
has near zero rotor loss, synchronous machine operation,
variable speed, low noise, and programmable air flow. Be-
cause of the sophisticated electronics within the ECM
motor, some technicians are intimated by the ECM motor;
however, these fears are unfounded. GE offers two ECM
motor testers, and with a VOM meter, one can easily perform
basic troubleshooting on ECM motors. An ECM motor
requires power (line voltage) and a signal (24 volts) to
operate. The ECM motor stator contains permanent magnet.
As a result, the shaft feels "rough" when turned by hand. This
is a characteristic of the motor, not an indication of defective
bearings.
WARNING
Line Voltage now present.
1. Disconnect the 5-pin connector from the motor.
2. Using a volt meter, check for line voltage at terminals #4
& #5 at the power connector. If no voltage is present:
3. Check the unit for incoming power See section S-1.
4. Check the control board, See section S-40.
5. If line voltage is present, reinsert the 5-pin connector and
remove the 16-pin connector.
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6. Check for signal (24 volts) at the transformer.
7. Check for signal (24 volts) from the thermostat to the "G"
terminal at the 16-pin connector.
8. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity from the #1 &
#3 (common pins) to the transformer neutral or "C"
thermostat terminal. If you do not have continuity, the
motor may function erratically. Trace the common
circuits, locate and repair the open neutral.
9. Set the thermostat to "Fan-On". Using a voltmeter,
check for 24 volts between pin # 15 (G) and common.
10. Disconnect power to compressor. Set thermostat to call
for cooling. Using a voltmeter, check for 24 volts at pin
# 6 and/or #14.
11. Set the thermostat to a call for heating. Using a
voltmeter, check for 24 volts at pin #2 and/or #11.
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1
Lines 1 and 2 will be connected
for 12OVAC Power Connector
2
applications only
3
Gnd
4
AC Line Connection
5
AC Line Connection
OUT - 8
ADJUST +/-
7
Y1 6
5
COOL
DELAY 4
3
COMMON2
W/W1 2
COMMON1
1
16-PIN ECM HARNESS CONNECTOR
If you do not read voltage and continuity as described, the
problem is in the control or interface board, but not the
motor. If you register voltage as described , the ECM power
head is defective and must be replaced.
16 OUT +
15
G (FAN)
14 Y/Y2
13
EM Ht/W2
24 Vac (R)
12
HEAT
11
BK/PWM (SPEED)
10
O (REV VALVE)
9