Invacare Platinum 5 Service Manual page 23

SYMPTOM
UNIT EXCESSIVELY
LOUD:
UNIT OVERHEATS:
Part No 1110538
PROBABLE CAUSE
Pneumatic exhaust:
a. Muffler cracked, damaged or missing.
b. Muffler tubing disconnected or
damaged.
Compressor inlet filter missing and/or
orange sticker removed.
Compressor removed.
Incorrect style of inlet filter (aftermarket).
Base exhaust vent plugged or restricted.
Cabinet filters dirty or blocked.
Fan:
a. Leads to fan disconnected.
b. Defective fan.
c. Fan installed upside down.
Heat exchanger:
a. Dirty or plugged.
b. Damaged.
Compressor:
a. Defective.
b. Faulty capacitor.
c. Bad motor windings.
d. Worn seals.
e. Bad bearings.
Line voltage excessive (surge).
SECTION 4—TROUBLESHOOTING
a. Replace. Refer to Replacing the
Exhaust Canister/Exhaust Muffler
(Platinum 5 Models Manufactured
before 7/24/03) on page 29.
b. Reconnect or replace tubing.
a. Replace compressor inlet filter. Refer
to Replacing the Compressor Inlet
Filter on page 28.
a. Replace Compressor. Refer to
Replacing Compressor Assembly on
page 33.
a. Replace with factory OEM sound
reduced style inlet HEPA filter.
Place unit at least 3-inches from any wall.
DO NOT place unit on pile or shag car-
peting that may restrict air flow.
Clean or replace. Refer to Cleaning the
Cabinet Filter on page 26.
a. Reconnect leads.
b. Replace fan. Refer to Rebuilding the
Thomas Model 2650 and 2660
Compressor - Platinum 5 and 10
Models on page 37 or Platinum XL
Model - Rebuilding the Gast
Compressor on page 45.
c. Install fan with air flow arrow pointing
down.
a. Clean heat exchanger.
b. Replace heat exchanger. Refer to
Replacing Heat Exchanger on
page 61.
a. Replace compressor. Refer to
Replacing Compressor Assembly on
page 33.
b. Replace capacitor. Refer to Replacing
Capacitor on page 35.
c. Replace compressor.
d. Replace compressor.
e. Replace compressor.
Have line voltage inspected by certified
electrician. A voltage regulator may be
required and is obtainable from your local
electric company.
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SOLUTION
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