Electrolux EXP09CN1W Service Manual page 32

The reason for compressor inefficiency is normally due to broken or damaged suction and/or
discharge valves, reducing the ability of the compressor to pump refrigerant gas.
This condition can be checked as follows:
1. Install a piercing valve on the suction and discharge or liquid process tube.
2. Attach gauges to the high and low sides of the system.
3. Start the system and run a "cooling or heating performance test."
If test shows:
A. Below normal high side pressure.
B. Above normal low side pressure.
C. Low temperature difference across coil.
The compressor valves are faulty - replace the compressor
8.1.4 Terminal overload (external)
Some compressors are equipped with an external overload which is located in the compressor terminal
box adjacent to the compressor body. The overload is wired in series with the common motor terminal.
The overload senses both major amperage and compressor temperature. High motor temperature or
amperage heats the disc causing it to open and break the circuit to the common motor terminal.
Heat generated within the compressor shell is usually due to:
1. High amperage.
2. Low refrigerant charge.
3. Frequent recycling.
4. Dirty condenser.
8.1.5 Terminal overload – Test (compressor external type)
1. Remove overload.
2. Allow time for overload to reset before attempting to test.
3. Apply ohmmeter probes to terminals on overload wires. There should be continuity through
the overload.
8.1.6 Terminal overload (internal)
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. The overload is
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