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SECTION 3
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Beware of unannounced starting of the unit. The unit may cycle the fans and operating compressor
unexpectedly as control requirements dictate. To ensure unit will not start, place the EMERGENCY
SWITCH (see Figure 1-1) in the OFF position. To ensure unit is without power, remove power plug and
remove battery negative cable.
CAUTION
Under no circumstances should anyone attempt to service the microprocessor (see section 4.17).
Should a problem develop with the microprocessor, contact your nearest Carrier Transicold dealer for
replacement.
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Under normal circumstances, unit problems will be indicated by an active or inactive alarm in the alarm list. Suggested
troubleshooting actions for each alarm indication are provided in Table 3-1. Suggested corrective actions for
mechanical type problems are listed under subject headings in Table 3-2.
Table 3-1 Alarm Indications
ALARM
Description
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Reference
Paragraph
A00
No Malfunction
All components functioning normally
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A01
Low Pressure Switch (LPS)
O
(R d)
Unit undercharged
4.10.1
(
)
Open (Road)
Liquid line filter--drier restricted
4.5
TXV strainer plugged with foreign material/ice.
4.6
TXV malfunction
4.16
Verify operation of evaporator fans.
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Failed switch
4.12.2
A02
High Pressure Switch (HP1)
O
Unit overcharged
4.10.1
g
(
)
Open
Verify operation of condenser fan
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Noncondensibles in system
4.7.1
Discharge check valve failed closed (standby or road)
Replace
Failed switch
4.12.2
A03
Standby Compressor Thermal
O
l d (PTC)
Check liquid injection valve
y
p
Overload (PTC) open
Electric line voltage low
1.4
A04
Road Compressor Clutch
(CLHR) Malfunction
Current draw of road clutch coil either high or low
Replace
A05
Standby Contactor (MC)
high amp draw
Current draw of contactor coil high or low
(0.2 amps -- 3 phase; 0.5 amps -- 1 phase)
----
g
p
Verify plunger moves freely
----
Replace contactor
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A06
Condenser Fan Motor (CFM)
hi h
d
Verify motor rotates freely
----
(
)
high amp draw
Verify condition of brushes
4.13
Replace motor
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A07
Evaporator Fan Speed
Verify microprocessor configuration
2.9
A07
Evaporator Fan Speed
Check fan motor output wires
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A08
Hot Water Solenoid (HWV)
hi h
d
Current draw of coil high or low
----
(
)
high amp draw
Replace coil
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