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No/Inefficient Cooling









Fault symptom
Compressor clutch draws power, but the cooling capacity of the system seems insufficient.

Diagnostic help
Conditions according to the following:
- Outside temperature >1 °C.
- Cooling fans functioning.
- Air flows freely through condenser.
- No temperature difference between receiver inlet and outlet.
- Pressure on the low-pressure side is normal 1.5-2.5 bar.
- Pressure on the high-pressure side depends on the load put on the system.