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Trouble Shooting

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Condensing Unit - Compressor did not start

Symptoms

The compressor will not start and no humming sound is heard

Likely Cause
  1. No Power, starter relay contacts open
  2. Thermal circuit breaker intervention
  3. Electrical connections loose or incorrect
Remedy‍
  1. Check the line or replace the relay
  2. Check the electrical connections
  3. Tighten the connections or reconnect wiring according to the wiring diagram

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