Diagnosis Methods Of A Malfunction Of A Compressor - Panasonic CS-V18BKP Service Manual

CS-V18B KP CU-V18BK P5 / CS-V24BK P CU-V24B KP5
13.1.1. Relationship between the condition of the air conditioner and pressure and
electric current
Condition of the air
conditoner
Insufficient refrigerant (gas
leakage)
Clogged capillary tube or
Strainer
Short circuit in the indoor unit
Heat radiation deficiency of
the outdoor unit
Inefficient compression
• Carry out the measuremen ts of pressure, electric current, and temperature fifteen minutes after an operation is started.

13.1.2. Diagnosis methods of a malfunction of a compressor

Nature of fault
Insufficient compressing of a compressor
Locked compressor
Low Pressure
• Electric current during operation becomes approximately 20% lower than the normal value.
• The discharge tube of the compressor becomes abnormally hot (normally 70 to 90°C).
• The difference between high pressure and low pressure becomes almost zero.
• Electric current reaches a high level abnormally, and the value exceeds the limit of an
ammeter. In some cases, a breaker turns off.
• The compressor has a humming sound.
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Cooling Mode
High Pressure Electric current during operation
Symptom