TLE- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 10

Quarter 4 Week 4
Install Domestic Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Unit
Learning Competencies
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates an understanding of the
principles in the installing of a window type air conditioning
and refrigeration units.
Performance Standard: The learner independently performs the testing and
installation of window type air condition based on the
service manual.
Learning Competency: Conduct Performance Test on The Installation of
Window Type Aircon
Code: TLE_IARA10IR-IVa-IIj-4

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson the learner is expected to

1. check voltage and current according to unit power requirements.

LET’S RECALL
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following relay is used in the CSCR compressor
motor?
A. solid-state B. potential C. hot-wire D. current
2. Which compressor motor uses starting and running capacitors?
A. RSIR B. CSIR C. CSCR D. PSC
3. The compressor motor that uses a running capacitor connected in series
with the starting winding is
A. RSIR B. CSIR C. CSCR D. PSC
4. What type of relay is used for motors varying from 1/12 to 1/3 Hp?
A. amperage B. electronic C. thermal D. voltage
5. which one is the function of a relay?
A. controls the temperature of the space being cooled
B. disconnects the starting winding in the circuit
C. opposes any change in circuit voltage
D. protects the motor from overcurrent
LET’S UNDERSTAND
The Fan Motors
• The purpose of the fan motor is to remove heat from the condenser and to
circulate the room air to the cooling fins of the evaporator in order to control
the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the air.
• Types: split-capacitor fan motor and induction or shaded-pole fan motor.
1. Permanent-split Capacitor Fan Motors. PSC fan motors use a running capacitor
connected in series with an auxiliary winding. Both the running capacitor and
auxiliary winding remain in the circuit during the entire operation of the motor. The
auxiliary winding has higher resistance than the running winding. The auxiliary
winding cannot withstand the continuous high current draw, so the running

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capacitor must be low microfarad to limit the flow of current through the starting
winding.
The PSC fan terminas can be identified through their resistance readings.
The resistance of the auxiliary winding of the PSC fan motor exceeds 50 ohms.it
has multiple speed: one speed,two speed,three speed.
• One speed PSC motor terminals Consist of auxiliary(A),
common(C), and high(H) wire terminals.
• See figure 1.It has three leads and three resistance readings.

Figure 1. schematic diagram of a one-speed PSC fan motor

The three resistance readings are as follows

A and C – highest resistance reading

A and H – second highest resistance reading
C and H – lowest resistance reading

To identify the wire terminals of the fan motor, take the two highest
resistance readings,
A and C – highest resistance reading
A and H – second highest resistance reading

Example:

A one speed fan motor has three resistance readings

Figure 2. Schematic wiring diagram of a one- speed PSC

fan motor with given resistance readings

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 A and C = A + Run #1 = 70 +30 = 100 Ω
A and H = A = 70 = 70 Ω
C and H = Run #1 = 30 = 30 Ω
The two highest readings are as follows:
A and C = 100 Ω
A and H = 70 Ω
Example 2:
Identify the A, C, and H terminals of a one -speed fan motor whose
wires 1,2,3 have the following resistance readings:
1 and 2 = 80Ω
1 and 3 = 40Ω
2 and 3 = 120 Ω
Solution:
The two highest resistance readings are:
2 &3 = 120 Ω
2&1 = 80 Ω
These two highest resistance readings correspond to the following terminals:
A &C ↔2&3
A&H ↔2&1
So, A = 2
C=3
H=1
Now let us draw the diagram

Figure A. Identified terminal leads

The actual wiring diagram is see figure 3.

Figure 3. Actual wiring connection of a one -speed PSC fan motor

2. Two-speed PSC motor terminals.

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Consist of auxiliary(A), common(C), low (L), and high (H) wire terminals.

See figure 4. The schematic diagram of the two-speed PSC fan motor with
four wire terminals A,C,L, and H is shown.

Figure 4. A two speed PSC fan motor

• Procedure in identifying the A,C,L and H wire terminals of the two-
speed PSC fan motor:
1. Take the six resistance readings using an ohmmeter.
A & C= A + Run #1
A & L = A + Run #2
A&H=A
C & L = Run #1 + Run #2
C & H = Run #1
L & H = Run #2
2. Select only the three highest resistance readings,
A 7 C = highest resistance reading
A & L = Second highest reading
A and H = third highest reading

Example: A two-speed fan motor has six resistance readings

Shown in figure 5.

Figure 5. two speed PSC fan motor

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 A & C = 80 + 40 = 120 Ω
A & L = 80 + 30 = 110 Ω
A & H = 80 = 80 Ω
C & L = 40 + 30 = 70 Ω
C & H 40 = 40 Ω
L&H = 30 Ω

The three highest resistance readings:

A& C = 120 Ω
A & L = 110 Ω
A & H = 80 Ω
Let’s have a sample problem:
Identify the A,C,L, & H wire terminals of a two speed PSC fan motor with the
following resistance readings. Then draw the schematic diagrams of the fan motor.
1 & 2 = 40Ω
1 & 3 = 120 Ω
1 & 4 = 60 Ω
2 & 3 = 110 Ω
2 & 4 = 80 Ω
3& 4 = 150 Ω
Solution: the three highest readings;
3 &4 = 150 Ω A&C
3 & 1 = 120 Ω A&L
3 & 2 = 110 Ω A&H
Therefore A = 3
C=4
L=1
H=2
Draw the schematic diagram:

The actual wiring diagram. See figure 6.

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 Figure 6. Actual wiring diagram of a two-speed PSC fan motor

LET‘S APPLY
Directions: Solve the problem below.
1. You found an old ceiling fan motor in your stock room, it has three
terminals and by checking the leads, using an ohmmeter, you
realized it will still function. How would you know the leads to be
connected to the L1,L2, and to the capacito?.

LET’S ANALYZE
DIRECTIONS: Essay . Why do you think a fan motor is an important part of a
refrigerator or an air conditioner. What do you think will happen if it is
grounded while an aircon is in operation?

LET’S EVALUATE
Directions: Identify the A,C,H, and L wire terminals of a PSC fan motor that has the
following resistance readings. Draw the diagram.
1& 2= 40Ω
1 &3 = 120Ω
1 & 4 = 80 Ω
2 & 3 = 110 Ω
2 & 4 = 70 Ω
3 & 4 = 100 Ω
LET’S CREATE
DIRECTIONS: The leads out of a PSC motor are black, Red, White, and
Blue.determine the A, C,H,and L of the motor.
Given: black & red = 50 Ω
Black and blue = 130 Ω
Black & white = 90Ω
Red & white = 120Ω
Red & white = 80 Ω
Blue & white= 110 Ω
I. Draw the diagram using the given color of the leads out.