WAC
8-24
USER
MAN
FINAL
3/2/05
12:13
PH
Page
20 0
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Frequently,
a problem
is minor and a service
call may not be necessary,
use this troubleshooting
guide for a
possible
solution.
PROBLEM
Air conditioner
will
not operate
Inefficient
or no cooling
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
SUGGESTED
SOLUTION
No power to the unit.
Dirty air filter.
Inappropriate
capacity
for application.
Blocked
air flow.
Power interruption,
settings
change too quickly, or
compressor
overload tripped.
Check connection of power cord to
power source.
Check fuse or circuit breaker.
Set FAN CONTROL
to position other
than "OFF".
Clean or replace
air filter.
Check with dealer to determine
proper unit
capacity for application.
Remove obstruction from grill or
outdoor louvers.
Let fan run to restart compressor
(in approximately
10 minutes).
Noisy
unit
Loose
parts.
Tighten
loose
parts.
Inadequate
support.
Provide
additional
support
to unit.
Odors
Formation
of mold,
mildew,
or
Remove
drain
plug and drain
base pan.
algae
on wet surfaces.
Replace
drain
plug.
Clean
unit thoroughly.
Water
dripping
outside
Condensation
run-off
is normal
Add flexible
tubing
to redirect
water
flow.
during
hot and humid
weather
(See Fig. 14, Page
12)
Water
dripping
inside
Unit is not properly
angled
to
Unit must
be installed
on an angle
for proper
allow
water
to drain
outside,
condensation
run-off.
Check
the unit and
make
adjustments.
Ice or frost
build-up
Low outside
temperature.
Unit air filter
is dirty.
When outdoor
temperature
is approximately
65°F or below, frost may form when
unit is in
cooling
mode. Switch
unit to FAN (only)
operation
until frost
melts.
Remove
and clean filter.
NOTE:
If circuit breaker
is tripped
repeatedly,
or fuse is blown more than once, contact
a licensed
technician.