Condenser Fan and Evaporator Fan Rotation

Note If both the condenser fan and evaporator fans are rotating backwards, diagnose the automatic phase selection system.

Check Condenser Fan Rotation

Check for proper condenser fan rotation by placing a small cloth or sheet of paper against the condenser fan grille on the front of the unit. Proper rotation will blow the cloth or paper away from the grille. Improper rotation will hold the cloth or paper against the grille.

If the condenser fan is rotating backwards, refer to the unit wiring diagram to correct fan motor wiring at the fan motor junction box or condenser fan contactor. To correct improper fan rotation, reverse any two fan power cord leads at the condenser fan contactor (disconnect power supply before reversing leads). Do not move the CH ground wire.

Check Evaporator Fan Rotation

Visually inspect the evaporator fan blades for proper rotation. Arrows located on the underside of the fan deck indicate the correct direction of rotation.

Check both high and low speed evaporator fan rotation by performing Evaporator High and Evaporator Low tests from the Manual Function Test menu.

If an evaporator fan is rotating backwards on one or both speeds, refer to the unit wiring diagram to correct motor wiring at the fan motor junction box or evaporator fan contactor (disconnect power supply before reversing leads). Do not move the ground wire which is labeled CH.

Note Evaporator fan motor wires EF1, EF2, and EF3 are used on low speed fan operation. Wires EF11, EF12, and EF13 are used on high speed fan operation.