The compressor runs continuously or for long periods
1
Insufficient refrigerant gas charge.
2
Thermostat contacts blocked in the closed
position.
3
System insufficiently sized for the charge.
F
4
Excess charge to be cooled or insufficient
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insulation.
5
Evaporator covered with ice.
6
System circuit restriction.
7
Condenser blocked.
Run capacitor damaged, interrupted or short circuited
G
1
Incorrect run capacitor
Starter relay faulty or burnt out
1
Incorrect relay.
2
Relay fitted in incorrect position.
H
3
Incorrect run capacitor
Coldroom temperature too high
1
Thermostat set too high.
2
Undersized expansion valve.
I
3
Undersized evaporator.
4
Insufficient air circulation.
Suction pipes frosted
1
Excessive passage of gas through the expansion
valve or valve oversized.
2
Expansion valve locked in the open position.
L
3
The evaporator fan motor does not work.
4
High gas charge.
Discharge pipe frosted or wet
1
Drier filter restriction.
M
2
Valve on the discharge line partially closed.
1
Repair any leaks and add refrigerant gas.
2
Replace the thermostat.
3
Replace the system with a more powerful
one.
4
Reduce the charge or improve the
insulation, if possible.
5
Defrost.
6
Identify the cause and remove it.
7
Clean the condenser.
1
Replace with a capacitor of the correct
type.
1
Replace with a relay of the correct type.
2
Fit the relay in the correct position.
3
Replace with a capacitor of the correct
type.
1
Adjust the setting.
2
Replace the expansion valve with one of a
suitable type
3
Replace with an evaporator with a larger
surface area
4
Improve air circulation
1
Adjust the valve or replace it with one of
the correct size.
2
Clean foreign bodies from the valve and
replace if necessary.
3
Find the cause and remove it.
4
Reduce the charge.
1
Replace the filter.
2
Open the valve or replace it if necessary.
MH TH Pag. 26
REV. 08 11/07