Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting chart – FloAire STAGED ELECTRIC HEAT MODULE User Manual
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Troubleshooting
The following table lists causes and corrective actions for possible problems with electric heater units.
Review this list prior to consulting manufacturer.
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Potential Cause
Corrective Action
Fan Inoperative
Blown fuse or open circuit breaker
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
and check amps
Disconnect switch in “Off” position
Turn to “On” position
Motor wired incorrectly
Check motor wiring to wiring diagram
located on fan motor
Broken fan belt
Replace belt
Motor starter overloaded
Reset starter and check amps
Motor Overload
Fan rotating in the wrong direction
Be sure fan is rotating in the direction
shown on rotation label
Fan speed is too high
Reduce fan RPM
Motor wired incorrectly
Check motor wiring to wiring diagram
located on fan motor
Overload in starter set too low
Set overload to motor FLA value
Motor HP too low
Determine if HP is sufficient for job
Duct static pressure lower than design
Reduce fan RPM
Insufficient Airflow
Fan rotating in the wrong direction
Be sure fan is rotating in the direction
shown on rotation label
Poor outlet conditions
There should be a straight clear duct
at the outlet
Intake damper not fully open
Inspect damper linkage and replace
damper motor if needed
Duct static pressure higher than
design
Improve ductwork to eliminate or
reduce duct losses
Blower speed too low
Increase fan RPM. Do not overload
motor
Supply grills or registers closed
Open and adjust
Dirty or clogged filters
Clean and/or replace
Belt slippage
Adjust belt tension
Excessive Airflow
Blower speed to high
Reduce fan RPM
Filters not installed
Install filters
Duct static pressure lower than design
Reduce fan RPM
Excessive Vibration and Noise
Misaligned pulleys
Align pulleys
Damaged or unbalanced wheel
Replace wheel
Fan is operating in the unstable region
of the fan curve
Refer to performance curve for fan
Bearings need lubrication or
replacement
Lubricate or replace
Fan speed is too high
Reduce fan RPM
Belts too loose, worn or oily
Inspect and replace if needed
Insufficient Heat
Blown fuses
Inspect and replace if needed
Thermostat setting too low
Increase thermostat setting
Excessive airflow
Reduce fan RPM
Insufficient coil power
Check incoming voltage and
amperage with all coil stages on and
compare to nameplate values
No Heat
Blown fuses
Inspect and replace if needed
Airflow switch not energized
Increase fan RPM (Sensing tube
should be curved toward air flow)
Hi-limit activation
Insufficient airflow. Increase fan
RPM.
Improper coil wiring
Inspect coil power wiring