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Unit troubleshooting (cont) – Carrier 39L User Manual

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UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING (cont)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Mixed-air dampers
will not operate

No fan status

Check status of SFS (4 STAT). If supply fan status switch is
OFF, check switch for proper operation.

Mixed-air dampers forced closed to outside air

Check status of MIXD (5 STAT). If MIXD is forced, remove
force and check operation.

No power to damper actuator

Check for blown fuse (F7). Replace if necessary. If fuse is
intact, check for proper connections. Check transformer
output.

Incorrect reading from space temperature sensor
or supply-air temperature sensor

Check status of sensor readings for accuracy. Replace sen-
sors if defective.

Configuration error

Check configuration for proper SMG and MDP (minimum
damper position). If MDP is set to zero, then dampers will
stay closed when enthalpy is unsuitable. An improper SMG
can cause the MIXD to be held to the MDP setting. Check
for proper damper set point. If damper set point is forced to
incorrect value, remove force.

Unit not main-
taining desired
static pressure
(VAV units only)

No fan status

Check status of SFS (4 STAT). If SFS is OFF, check supply
fan status switch for proper operation.

Inlet guide vanes (IGVs) forced closed

Check status of IGV (5 STAT). If IGVs are forced, remove
force and check operation.

No power to IGV actuator(s)

Check for blown fuse (F4). Replace if necessary. If fuse is
intact, check for proper connections. Check transformer for
proper output.

Loose IGV linkage

Check IGV linkage for tightness and proper adjustment.

Incorrect reading from static pressure transducer

Check status of sensor reading for accuracy. If reading is
in error, check for plugged sensing line and check sensor
calibration. Replace sensor if defective.

Configuration error

Check configuration for proper static pressure set point.
Also, check SMG. An improper SMG can cause the IGVs to
be held closed.

High-Pressure
Switch keeps
tripping unit
OFF (VAV only)

IGVs forced open

Check status of IGV (5 STAT). If IGVs are forced, remove
force and check operation.

High-Pressure Switch (HPS) is incorrectly set
or defective

Using squeeze bulb, check trip point of HPS. Adjust as re-
quired. Check for plugged lines. Replace if defective.

Static pressure sensor reads incorrectly

Using local interface device and squeeze bulb with gage,
verify static pressure reading is correct. Adjust or replace
sensor as required.

Configuration error

Check configuration for proper static pressure set point.
Check SMG. An improper SMG can cause the IGVs to be
held open.

Individual
actuators
do not function

No power, blown fuse

Check fuses of specific actuator for function failure.
Fuses are as follows:
F1 — PSIO control module
F2 — Power
F3 — Cooling coil
F4 — IGVs — supply fan
F5 — DSIO or option module
F6 — Heating coil
F7 — Mixed-air dampers
F8 — Smoke control or return-air damper
F9 — Exhaust-air damper
F10 — IGVs — return fan
F11 — 39NX sizes 74, 92; 2nd IGV actuator, supply fan
F12 — 39NX sizes 74, 92; 2nd IGV actuator, return fan
F13 — Preheat coil

Linkage is jammed or binding

Using manufacturer’s instructions, correct and adjust
linkage. Check operation.

No control signal

Using Quick Test and a voltage meter set to measure cur-
rent, verify that the proper control signal (4 to 20 mA) is be-
ing sent to the actuator. Refer to wiring diagram for
appropriate terminals.

Oscillating
output
(HCV, CCV, IGV,
MIXD, etc.)

Incorrect submaster gain

Using Control Loop Checkout procedure, page 108, adjust
the SMG until the output steadies.

Input sensor is fluctuating (supply-air
temperature sensor, static pressure transducer)

Verify sensor reading. If reading is fluctuating, determine
cause (i.e., loose connections, partially plugged static pres-
sure sensing lines). Correct or replace sensor if necessary.

Sensor
not reading
correctly

Loose connections

Verify all connections are secure.

Sensor out of calibration

Voltage type sensors (i.e., static pressure, space tempera-
ture, outdoor-air temperature, return-air temperature, rela-
tive humidity, and velocity pressure) can be calibrated using
manufacturer’s instructions.

Defective sensor

If a sensor cannot be calibrated and its reading is consid-
ered unacceptable, replace sensor. Once sensor is re-
placed, verify new sensor is reading correctly.

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