MINUS
40
MINUS40 (PTY) Ltd Head Office: 8 Manhattan Street | Airport Industria Ext 2 | Western Cape
Tel: +27 (0) 21 386 2290 | E-mail: service@minus40.co.za
MINUS40 Instruction Manual
Solar Fridge/Freezer
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST
SYMPTOM
CHECK
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The unit does not run & the controller or fans do not
work or the lights are off
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Make sure the unit is plugged in
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Check for a tripped circuit breaker
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Unit does not run, but the controller is on
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Check the temperature setting on the controller
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Unplug the unit, wait two hours and plug it in. If you hear it running, a problem is causing the compressor to
overheat
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Check if the evaporator fan is running
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Listen if the compressor ever runs. If not the compressor might be faulty
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Unit is not cold enough
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Check the temperature setting
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Assure that there is enough room for airflow in the fridge.
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Check for airflow restrictions in front and at the back of the grille.
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Clean the condenser coils
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Check the door seal
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Unit is too cold
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Check the temperature setting
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Unit is noisy
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Hissing and popping sounds are normal.
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Check that the fridge is level
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Unit runs continuously
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Check the door seals
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Clean Condensor
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In the event of a breakdown
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Disconnect the fridge from the power supply. Contact your supplier for advice.
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Compressor does not run and red light emmitting
diode flashes
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i - Once every 4 Seconds
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Check wiring thickness as per manual. Check for loose connections in plugs or leads.
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Check for low battery and re-charge with fridge disconnected from battery
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ii. Twice every 4 Sec
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Disconnect fan at F. If problem goes away, replace fan motor. If persists contact your Minus 40 Dealer/
Agent
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iII. Three times every 4 Sec
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Switch fridge off for 15 minutes to allow differential pressure to equalize in the Refrigeration system.
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Restart fridge.
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i. Four times every 4Sec
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Check that fan working
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Check that ambient temperature does not exceed 55°C. Pre-cool the unit before loading
