Table 24 dehumidification troubleshooting, Table 25 glycol pump troubleshooting, Table 26 infrared humidifier troubleshooting – Liebert CHALLENGER 3000 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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Table 24
Dehumidification troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Check or Remedy
No dehumidification
Control not calling for
dehumidification
Check monitor status.
Compressor contactor not pulling in
See 6.4.8 - Compressor Functional
Compressor won't run; fuse blown or
CB tripped
See 6.4.8 - Compressor Functional
Check and Table 23. Check fuses or
CBs and contacts. Check line voltage
Table 25
Glycol pump troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Check or Remedy
Suddenly stops pumping
Clogged strainer or impeller
Clean out debris.
Suddenly slow pumping
Clogged impeller, diffuser, or line
Clean out debris and use strainer.
Excessive leakage around the pump
shaft while operating
Worn seal or packing
Replace seal or packing.
Performance poor
Worn impeller or seal
Replace with new impeller or seal.
Suction lift too high
Relocate pump closer to supply.
Motor not up to speed; low voltage
Larger lead wires may be required.
Check for proper line voltage (±10%).
Worn bearings
Replace pump
Noisy operation
Worn motor bearings
Replace pump
Low discharge head
Throttle discharge-improve suction
conditions.
Debris lodged in impeller
Remove cover and clean out.
Cavitating pumps
Adjust system pressures.
Table 26
Infrared humidifier troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Check or Remedy
No humidification
Humidifier pan not filling
Check water supply.
Check fill valve operation
Check drain stand pipe adjustment
Check for clogged waterline
Control not calling for humidity
Check monitor status
Humidity contact not pulling in
Check visually. If contact is made,
check line voltage after contactor and
fuses or CBs.
Check for open humidifier safety stat.
Jumper between terminals P35-6 and
P35-15. If contactor pulls in, replace
safety. Remove jumper.
Humidifier bulb burned out
Replace bulb. Loosen lead on old
bulb. Trim excess lead length on new
bulb to avoid shorts.