
4. ADJUSTMENT4. ADJUSTMENT
OVERLOAD PROTECTOROVERLOAD PROTECTOR
Resistance Starter Capacitor RunningResistance Starter Capacitor Running
The compressor intakes low temperature and low pressureThe compressor intakes low temperature and low pressure
gas from the evaporator of the refrigerator and compressesgas from the evaporator of the refrigerator and compresses
this gas to high-temperature and high-pressure gas. It thenthis gas to high-temperature and high-pressure gas. It then
delivers the gas to the condenser.delivers the gas to the condenser.
PTC (Positive Temperature PTC (Positive Temperature
Coefficient) is a Coefficient) is a
semiconductor starting device which uses ceramicsemiconductor starting device which uses ceramic
material consisting of BaTiOmaterial consisting of BaTiO
The higher the temperature is, the higher tThe higher the temperature is, the higher t
he resistancehe resistance
value. These features are used as a starting device forvalue. These features are used as a starting device for
Role of PTC-StRole of PTC-St
The PTC is attached to the SealThe PTC is attached to the Seal
ed Compressor and ised Compressor and is
used for starting the Compressor Motor.used for starting the Compressor Motor.
The compressor is a single-phase The compressor is a single-phase
induction motor.induction motor.
The starting operation, the PTC allows current flow toThe starting operation, the PTC allows current flow to
both the start winding and main winding.both the start winding and main winding.
Starting Method for the MotorStarting Method for the Motor
Motor Restarting Motor Restarting
and PTC Cooliand PTC Cooli
It requires approximately 5 It requires approximately 5
minutes for the minutes for the
equalize before the compressor can restart.equalize before the compressor can restart.
The PTC device generates The PTC device generates
heat during operation.heat during operation.
Therefore, it must be allowed to cool before theTherefore, it must be allowed to cool before the
compressor can restart.compressor can restart.
If the compressor attempts to restart befIf the compressor attempts to restart bef
device is cooled, the PTC device will allow current todevice is cooled, the PTC device will allow current to
flow only to the main winding.flow only to the main winding.
The OLP will The OLP will
open because of the open because of the
condition. This same process will continue (3 to 5 times)condition. This same process will continue (3 to 5 times)
when the compressor attempts to restart until the PTCwhen the compressor attempts to restart until the PTC
device has cooled. The correct OLP must be properlydevice has cooled. The correct OLP must be properly
attached to prevent damage to the compressor.attached to prevent damage to the compressor.
Parts may appear physically identical but could haveParts may appear physically identical but could have
different electrical ratings. Replace parts by part numberdifferent electrical ratings. Replace parts by part number
and model number. Use only approved substitute parts.and model number. Use only approved substitute parts.
Be careful not tBe careful not t
o allow over-voltage and over-current.o allow over-voltage and over-current.
Do not drop or handle carelessDo not drop or handle careless
Keep away from any liquiKeep away from any liqui
If liquid such as oil or water enters the PTC, PTCIf liquid such as oil or water enters the PTC, PTC
materials may fail due to breakdown of their insulatingmaterials may fail due to breakdown of their insulating
capabilities.capabilities.
If the exterior of the PTC If the exterior of the PTC
is damaged, the resistanceis damaged, the resistance
value may be altered. This can cause damage to thevalue may be altered. This can cause damage to the
compressor and result in a no-start or hard-to-startcompressor and result in a no-start or hard-to-start
Always use the PTC Always use the PTC
designed for the comdesigned for the com
make sure it is properly attached to the compressor.make sure it is properly attached to the compressor.
Parts may appear physically identical but could haveParts may appear physically identical but could have
different electrical ratings. Replace parts by part numberdifferent electrical ratings. Replace parts by part number
and model number. Use only approved substitute parts.and model number. Use only approved substitute parts.
The compressor includes overload protection. The PTCThe compressor includes overload protection. The PTC
starter and OLP (overload protector) are attached to thestarter and OLP (overload protector) are attached to the
outside of the compressor. Since the compressor isoutside of the compressor. Since the compressor is
manufactured to tolerances of 1 micron and is hermeticallymanufactured to tolerances of 1 micron and is hermetically
sealed in a dust and moisture-free environment, usesealed in a dust and moisture-free environment, use
extreme caution when performing repairs.extreme caution when performing repairs.
Be careful not tBe careful not t
o allow over-voltage and over-current.o allow over-voltage and over-current.
If compressor is dropped or If compressor is dropped or
handled carelessly, poorhandled carelessly, poor
operation and noise may result.operation and noise may result.
Use proper electric components appropriate Use proper electric components appropriate
Particular Compressor in your product.Particular Compressor in your product.
If the Compressor gets wet (in the rain or a dampIf the Compressor gets wet (in the rain or a damp
environment) and rust forms in the pin of the Hermeticenvironment) and rust forms in the pin of the Hermetic
Terminal, poor operation and contact may result.Terminal, poor operation and contact may result.
When replacing the Compressor, When replacing the Compressor,
be careful that dust,be careful that dust,
humidity, and soldering flux don°Øt chumidity, and soldering flux don°Øt c
ontaminate theontaminate the
inside of the compressor. Dust, humidity, and solder fluxinside of the compressor. Dust, humidity, and solder flux
contaminate the cylinder and may cause noise, impropercontaminate the cylinder and may cause noise, improper
operation or even cause it to lock up.operation or even cause it to lock up.