CHECKOUT:
1. Check Unit Status
- Set the thermostat to call for heat.
- Inspect the geo-thermal heat pump to see if the compressor is operating.
- Check for 24VAC between "Y" and "C" on the unit control board.
- No Power = No Call from the Thermostat --> Check Thermostat
- Power Present--> Compressor should start within 5 minutes.
- Check the control board for active Diagnostics.
- LED Flashing = Control in Lockout due to active diagnostic --> Short TEST pins to show diagnostic code.
2. Check Compressor Operation
- Compressor Hums but Doesn't Run = Bad Capacitor, Locked-up Compressor, or Burnt Compressor Wiring
- Compressor Does Not Try to Start --> Re-Check for 24VAC between "Y" and "C" on the control board.
- No Power = No Call for Compressor --> Re-check Thermostat
- Power Present + No Diagnostics + 5 Minute Delay + No Contactor = Bad Control Board or Bad Contactor
- Check for 24VAC across both contactor coil wires.
- Power present but contactor doesn't pull-in = Bad Contactor
- No Power --> Suspect Bad Control Board
3. Check Loop Water
- Pumps
- Use an Amp Probe to check amperage on each loop pump to ensure that they are operating.
- Pumps should start with the compressor.
- Each pump should draw .7 to .8 amps.
- Pressure Drop
- Use a Pressure Gauge to check the water pressure drop through the unit.
- Use performance chart to calculate and record the GPM/Ton.
- No Pressure or Negative Pressure = Low Water
- Temperature Drop
- Use a thermometer to check the water temperature drop across the unit while the compressor is operating at full capacity.
- Check and record the inlet water temperature.
- Check the outlet water temperature.
- Calculate and record the water temperature drop.
4. Check Refrigerant Pressures
- Hook-up refrigerant gauges to the pressure ports on the unit.
- Blue --> "True Suction" Low Pressure
- Red --> High Pressure
- Place an insulated temperature sensor on the liquid line between the evaporator coil and expansion valve.
- Monitor and record the pressures as the system operates.
- Calculate and record the "Sub-Cooling".
- Check "Saturation Temperature" from the discharge pressure gauge.
- Subtract the Actual liquid line temperature reading.
- Sub-Cooling = Saturation Temp - Liquid Line Temp
- (Split-Systems) If a Liquid-Line Sight Glass is installed, observe for bubbles in the sight glass in-lie of checking sub-cooling (after the system has been operating for at least 5 min.)
- Bubbles = Low Refrigerant Charge
5. Check Air Temperature Rise
- With the auxiliary heaters disconnected (remove "W" from the low voltage terminal block):
- Check the Return Air Temperature near the unit or in the filter compartment.
- Abnormally Low Return Air Temperature --> Check Return Ductwork for Cold Air Infiltration
- Check the Supply Air Temperature.
- Calculate and record the air temperature rise.
- RE-HOOK THE "W" WIRE ON THE CONTROL BOARD.
6. Check Thermostat Aux Settings (New VisionPro 8000)
- Check the Aux Heat Control Setting
- Under Installer Setup, go to Setup #301
- Change from "Basic" to "Advanced"
- Press Next to advance to Setup #309 - "BACKUP HEAT DROOP"
- Change from "comfort" to "2.0" or "3.0"
- Press Next to advance to Setup #311 - "UPSTAGE TIMER FOR BACKUP HT"
- Make sure value is set to "Off".
- Press Done to save changes.
- This change doesn't allow Aux Ht operation unless the indoor temperature drops [#309] degrees below setpoint.