INTRODUCTION

The 2013 edition of the Atwood Air Conditioner Service Manual is a resource created to help
service technicians identify Atwood products by serial number, diagnose service problems, and
efficiently and effectively process warranty claims. This manual offers a general overview of the
product as well as more specific product information.

For the Air Conditioner product within this manual, you will find model identification, sequence
of operation, part identification and troubleshooting guides, warranty procedures, flat rate
schedules, and replacement part reference chart.

Additional information is available on our website. Visit www.askforatwood.com to download

brochures, review trouble shooting guides, and read the latest information bulletins. All Atwood
Authorized Service Centers are listed on our site as well, accessible via an easy-to-use search
system.

Service for all Atwood products is handled out of our Elkhart, IN location. Should you have any
questions, please contact service toll-free at 1-866-869-3118, or by e-mail at
[email protected]. Please be sure to have the Model and Serial Numbers when you call.

Thank you for your business,

Atwood Service Team

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 Atwood AirCommand Air Conditioner
Service Manual

Table of Contents

Recommended Tools and Equipment……………..……………………….……..pg 3

Model Number Identification………..……………………………………….……..pg 3

Air Conditioner Parts (Exploded Views of Ducted and Non-ducted units)...pg 4-7

Service Part Numbers……………………………………………………………….pg 8

Air Conditioner Sequence of Operation………………………………………….pg 9 -10

Thermostat Operation (Lock, Interrogation, Control Parameters)..………...pg 11-14

Troubleshooting Guide (Error Code Test Procedures).…….…………………pg 15-16

Troubleshooting Guide (Typical Fault Conditions).……………………………pg 17-19

Recharging Instructions, Generators and Inverters.……………………..........pg 20

Thermistor Temperature vs Resistance Table..…………………………..........pg 21

Specification Listing..………………………………………..………………..........pg 22

Schematic Diagram …………………………………………………………..….....pg 23 -24

Pictures…………….………………………………………………………………….pg 25-26

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 Recommended Tools
Common Hand Tools:
1/8” and 1/4” nutdrivers Flat blade and Philips screwdrivers
Open end wrenches Packing knife

Digital Multimeter
Capable of measuring continuity and AC & DC voltages

Digital Thermocouple Thermometer

Capable of measuring temperature with 2 thermocouples

Megohmmeter (megger)
Capable of checking for ground leakage paths.

Model Number Description

AC – 1351 W

Color
W - White
B - Black

Generation
1 - First Generation

Power rating & Ducted/Non-Ducted

135 – 13.5K BTU; Non- Ducted AC (Air Conditioner)
136 – 13.5K BTU; Ducted AC (Air Conditioner)
150 – 15.0K BTU; Non-Ducted HP (Heat Pump)
151 – 15.0K BTU; Ducted HP (Heat Pump)

Appliance Type
AC – Air Conditioner

Model Number/ Part Number

Atwood Part No
Model No Description
Roof Unit Only
AC - 1351 W Non-ducted 15025
AC - 1501 W Non-ducted 15026
AC - 1351 B Non-ducted 15030
AC - 1501 B Non-ducted 15031
AC - 1361 W Ducted 15027
AC - 1511 W Ducted 15028
AC - 1361 B Ducted 15032
AC - 1511 B Ducted 15033

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 Exploded View of Air Conditioner Service Parts
AC 1361 - DUCTED COOLING

Fig # Description Qty

1 BOLT M6 x 25mm 4
2 SHROUD 1
3 CANOPY REINFORCING STRAP RH 1
4 CANOPY REINFORCING STRAP LH 1
5 EVAP HOUSING STRAP 1
6 EVAP HOUSING UPPER 1
7 EVAP MOTOR STABILIZING BRACKET 1
8 EVAP HOUSING LOWER 1
9 EVAP FAN 1
10 EVAP MOTOR 1
11 COMPRESSOR STABILIZING BRACKET 1
12 COMPRESSOR, LG(A), RECHI (B) 1
13 MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET 2
14 FAN MOUNTING SUPPORT 2
15 CONDENSOR FAN MOTOR 1
16 CONDENSOR FAN 1
17 CONDENSOR SHROUD 1
18 CONDENSOR COIL 1
19 CHARGING TUBE 1
26 20 LIQUID LINE 2
21 AC CHASSIS 1
27 22 CONTROL BOX 1
23 CAPILLIARY ASSEMBLY 1
24 ROOF SEALING GASKET, HOLE 1
28
25 ROOF SEALING GASKET, REAR 1
26 PLENUM DECK ASSEMBLY 1
29
27 HOLD DOWN BARS & BOLTS (incl. DECK ASSY) 1
28 PLENUM FASCIA 1
29 SCREWS AND COVER PLUGS (incl. FASCIA) 1
30 CANOPY SCREWS st4 x 16mm 2
34 31 WASHERS inner dia. 6mm 4
32 FILTER/DRIER 2
33 EVAP COIL 1
34 CONTROL BOARD 1
39 35 TERMINAL CONNECTOR 1
36 MOTOR CAPACITOR 10 UF 2
37 COMPRESSOR CAPACITOR 50 UF 1
37 38 CAPACITOR STRAP 1
35
39 STANDOFFS 4
36
38

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 Exploded View of Air Conditioner Service Parts
AC 1511 - DUCTED HEAT PUMP

Fig # Description Qty

1 BOLT M6 x 25mm 4
2 SHROUD 1
3 CANOPY REINFORCING STRAP RH 1
4 CANOPY REINFORCING STRAP LH 1
5 EVAP HOUSING STRAP 1
6 EVAP HOUSING UPPER 1
7 EVAP MOTOR STABILIZING BRACKET 1
8 EVAP HOUSING LOWER 1
9 EVAP FAN 1
10 EVAP MOTOR 1
11 COMPRESSOR STABILIZING BRACKET 1
12 COMPRESSOR, LG 1
13 MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET 2
14 FAN MOUNTING SUPPORT 2
15 CONDENSOR FAN MOTOR 1
16 CONDENSOR FAN 1
17 CONDENSOR SHROUD 1
18 CONDENSOR COIL 1
26
26
19 CHARGING TUBE 1
20 LIQUID LINE 2
27 21 AC CHASSIS 1
22 CONTROL BOX 1
23 CAPILLIARY ASSEMBLY 1
28
24 ROOF SEALING GASKET, HOLE 1
29
25 ROOF SEALING GASKET, REAR 1
26 PLENUM DECK ASSEMBLY 1
27 HOLD DOWN BARS & BOLTS (incl. DECK ASSY) 1
28 PLENUM FASCIA 1
29 SCREWS AND COVER PLUGS (incl. FASCIA) 1
34
30 CANOPY SCREWS st4 x 16mm 2
31 WASHERS inner dia. 6mm 4
32 FILTER/DRIER 2
33 EVAP COIL 1
39 34 CONTROL BOARD 1
35 TERMINAL CONNECTOR 1
36 MOTOR CAPACITOR 10 UF 2
37 37 COMPRESSOR CAPACITOR 50 UF 1
35
38 CAPACITOR STRAP 1
39 STANDOFFS 4
36
38

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 Exploded View of Air Conditioner Service Parts
AC 1351 - NON-DUCTED COOLING

# Description Qty
1 BOLT m6 x 25mm 4
2 SHROUD 1
36 3 CANOPY REINFORCING STRAP RH 1
4 CANOPY REINFORCING STRAP LH 1
5 EVAP HOUSING STRAP 1
6 EVAP HOUSING UPPER 1
7 EVAP MOTOR STABALIZING BRACKET 1
8 EVAP HOUSING LOWER 1
9 EVAP FAN 1
10 EVAP MOTOR 1
11 COMPRESSOR STABALIZING BRACKET 1
12 COMPRESSOR LG (A), RECHI (B) 1
13 MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET 2
14 FAN MOUNTING SUPPORT 2
15 CONDENSOR FAN MOTOR 1
16 CONDENSOR FAN 1
17 CONDENSOR SHROUD 1
18 CONDENSOR COIL 1
19 CHARGING TUBE 1
20 LIQUID LINE 1
21 AC CHASSIS 1
22 CONTROL BOX 1
23 CAPILLARY ASSY. 1
24 ROOF SEALING GASKET, HOLE 1
25 ROOF SEALING GASKET, REAR 1
26 DUCT ADAPTER 1
27 DUCT 1
34 28 CEILING PLATE 1
29 PLENUM 1
30 CANOPY SCREWS st4 x 16mm 2
31 WASHERS inner dia. 6mm 4
39 32 FILTER/DRIER 2
33 EVAP COIL 1
34 CONTROL BOARD 1
35
37 35 TERMINAL CONNECTOR 1
36 MOTOR CAPACITORS 10UF 2
37 COMPRESSOR CAPACITOR 50UF 1
36
38 38 CAPACITOR STRAP 1
39 STANDOFFS 4

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 Exploded View of Air Conditioner Service Parts
AC 1501 - NON-DUCTED HEAT PUMP

# Description Qty
1 BOLT m6 x 25mm 4
2 SHROUD 1
3 CANOPY REINFORCING STRAP RH 1
4 CANOPY REINFORCING STRAP LH 1
5 EVAP HOUSING STRAP 1
6 EVAP HOUSING UPPER 1
7 EVAP MOTOR STABALIZING BRACKET 1
8 EVAP HOUSING LOWER 1
9 EVAP FAN 1
10 EVAP MOTOR 1
11 COMPRESSOR STABALIZING BRACKET 1
12 COMPRESSOR, LG 1
13 MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET 2
14 FAN MOUNTING SUPPORT 2
15 CONDENSOR FAN MOTOR 1
16 CONDENSOR FAN 1
17 CONDENSOR SHROUD 1
18 CONDENSOR COIL 1
19 CHARGING TUBE 1
20 LIQUID LINE 2
21 AC CHASSIS 1
22 CONTROL BOX 1
23 CAPILLARY ASSY. 1
24 ROOF SEALING GASKET, HOLE 1
25 ROOF SEALING GASKET, REAR 1
26 DUCT ADAPTER 1
27 DUCT 1
28 CEILING PLATE 1
34
29 PLENUM 1
30 CANOPY SCREWS st4 x 16mm 2
31 WASHERS inner dia. 6mm 4
32 FILTER/DRIER 2
39 33 EVAP COIL 1
34 CONTROL BOARD 1
35 TERMINAL CONNECTOR 1
36 MOTOR CAPACITORS 10UF 2
37
35 37 COMPRESSOR CAPACITOR 50UF 1
38 CAPACITOR STRAP 1
39 STANDOFFS 4
36
38

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AC-13X1 AIR CONDITIONERS
AC-15X1 HEAT PUMPS

SERVICE PARTS
Atwood PN Description Picture ID

15000 Literature, IOM Non-ducted Not shown

15015 AC Plenum Kit, Non-ducted, Off White Not shown
15016 AC Plenum Kit, Ducted, Off White Not shown
15021 AC Plenum Kit, Non-ducted, White Not shown
15022 AC Plenum Kit, Ducted, White Not shown
15023 AC Remote Control – Non-ducted (no Furnace button) Not shown
15024 AC 120V Field Connector Not shown
15025 AC-1351W – Non-ducted, White Roof Unit Only Not shown
15026 AC-1501W – Non-ducted, White Roof Unit Only Not shown
15027 AC-1361W – Ducted, White Roof Unit Only Not shown
15028 AC-1511W – Ducted, White Roof Unit Only Not shown
15029 AC Wall Thermostat, White – Ducted (with Furnace button) Not shown
15030 AC-1351B - Non-ducted, Black Roof Unit Only Not shown
15031 AC-1501B – Non-ducted, Black Roof Unit Only Not shown
15032 AC-1361B - Ducted, Black Roof Unit Only Not shown
15033 AC-1511B –Ducted, Black Roof Unit Only Not shown
15034 AC Wall Thermostat, Black - Ducted (with Furnace button) Not shown
15050 AC Top Shroud, White 2
15051 AC Top Shroud, Black 2
15054 AC Condenser Fan Motor 15
15055 AC Evaporator Fan Motor 10
15056 AC Condenser Fan 16
15057 AC Evaporator Fan 9
15060 AC Compressor, LG, 15K Only 12
15061 AC Compressor, Rechi, 13.5K Only 12
15062 AC Run Capacitor, Rechi, 13.5K Only 37
15064 AC Run Capacitor, LG, 15K Only 37
15066 AC Inside Filters 32
15070 AC Installation Kit, Hold Down Clamp Not shown
15071 AC Remote Control – Ducted (with Furnace button) Not shown
15072 Extender cable, 13ft length (for some ducted units only) Not shown
15073 Communication cable, 20ft length (for ducted units only) Not shown
15077 AC Electrical Kit, Non-ducted units Not shown
15078 Literature, IOM Ducted Not shown
15079 Control Board, Non-ducted, AC-1351 34
15080 Control Board, Non-ducted, AC-1501 34
15081 Control Board, Ducted, AC-1361 and AC-1511 34

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Air Conditioner Sequence of Operation

VERIFYING NORMAL OPERATION

1. Turn the power on at the circuit breaker and verify 110VAC between neutral (N) and Line (L).

Only on models Figure 2

AC-1501/AC-1511

Refer to the schematic in Figure 2 for steps 2-6.

2. Press the ON/OFF button and press the MODE button to select FAN
3. Cycle through the LO, MED and HIGH fan speeds checking that all speeds run.
On HIGH speed – verify that 110VAC is output to the HF terminal with respect to neutral (N).
On MED speed – verify that 110VAC is output to the MF terminal with respect to neutral (N).
On LOW speed – verify that 110VACis output to the LF terminal with respect to neutral (N).
4. Set mode to COOL, and adjust temperature setting via up/down buttons to approx 6°F (3°C) less than the displayed
temperature (ie. room temp). The compressor will start within three minutes.
Verify 110VAC on the COMP terminal on the control board. If there is no power on COMP terminal –
then check the LIVE terminal on the board as shown in Fig 2. If 110VAC is present then the board may
be defective; if not present check AC supply to unit.
5. For heat pump models AC-1501/AC-1511, set mode to HEAT, and adjust the temperature setting to approx. 6°F
(3°C) above displayed (room) temperature. The compressor will start within three minutes.
Verify 110VAC on the COMP terminal on the control board with respect to neutral (N).
Verify 110VAC on the 4WV terminal (to change the refrigerant flow in heat pump mode).
Verify 110VAC on one of the fan terminals (based on the fan setting); warm air should be present.
6. For air conditioner models AC-1351/AC-1361, set mode to HEAT, set temp setting to 6°F (3°C) above the
displayed (room) temperature. The furnace will start within three minutes.
Verify +12VDC on the HTR LIVE terminal (from the furnace) and, when energized, +12VDC should also
be on the HTR terminal (going to the furnace) on the control board in Fig 2.

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Air Conditioner Sequence of Operation (cont.)

7. A functioning air conditioner should be able to create a temperature difference between the incoming air
and the outgoing air. Specifically, in an air conditioner the outgoing air should be 20⁰F-30⁰F (11⁰C-17⁰C) cooler than
the incoming air and in a heat pump the outgoing air should be 20⁰F-30⁰F (11⁰C-17⁰C) warmer than the incoming
air.

Note: Regardless of the mode selected there will always be at least a 3 minute delay before the compressor starts.

VERIFYING THERMISTER OPERATION

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There are 3 thermistor sensors in an air conditioner and a 4 thermistor sensor in heat pump only applications.

1) Indoor coil sensor - labeled ID on the control board and color coded YELLOW
2) Outdoor coil sensor – labeled OD on the control board and color coded RED
3) Return air sensor – labeled RM on the control board and color coded WHITE
4) Outdoor air sensor – labeled OA on the control board and color coded BLACK (available only on AC-1501/1511)

Each thermistor can be verified by measuring its resistance (out of circuit) and comparing the resistance value to the
corresponding temperature value listed in the Table 1 near the back of this manual. A detailed troubleshooting method
for measuring each thermistor’s resistance is described in detail in the “Error Codes & Troubleshooting” section.

In addition, the temperature of each thermistor can be read on the thermostat control assembly by placing the control in
the INTERROGATION mode and using TABLE 2 to read each thermistor directly. This is described in detail under the
THERMOSTAT OPERATION section and again under E4 of the ERROR CODES & TROUBLESHOOTING section.

VERIFYING CONTROL BOARD CONFIGURATION

There are 2 jumper locations labeled S1 and S2 on the control board (refer to Fig 2 above). These jumpers allow the
control board to be configured for the application. By jumpering pins 1 and 2 on S1, the board is configured as “cooling
only”. By jumpering pins 2 and 3 on S1, the board is configured as a “heat pump”. By jumpering pins 1 and 2 on S2, the
board is configured with the furnace function off. By jumpering pins 2 and 3, the board is configured with the furnace on.

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 Thermostat Operation

Temperature display Infra red reception

SENSOR To receive wireless handset sign al
area On/Off button
Display timer setting, set or ro om ON/OFF
Press once to start operation
temperature in C or F
AUTO COOL
Press again to stop operation
Room temperature TEMP
HIGH
MED FAN
DRY
HEAT MODE Mode button
setting button LOW FAN Press to select cool, dry, heat ,
fan, or auto operation mode
Timer button
Press to activate on/off TIMER FURNACE SLEEP Sleep button
timer programming mode Press once to select sleep mode
Press again to cancel sleep mode
Fan speed button
Press to select auto, high, Key lock
medium or low fan speed

Furnace button
This button is valid in heatpump +
furnace model only NOTE: Furnace button only
Press once to select furnace as available on Ducted Models
primary heating
Press again to cancel furnace as
primary heating

TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
 The 2 –digit LED display normally displays the Set Temperature EXCEPT when the SLEEP button is pressed or
the control is LOCKED and in the interrogation mode.

SLEEP
 To display the room temperature, press button for 5sec or longer. While this button is depressed, the
room temperature is displayed until the key is released. Given the lack of display characters - if the control is
displaying temperature in Fahrenheit, temperatures of 100-109°F will be displayed as A0 –A9, temperatures
between 110-119°F will be displayed as B0-B9, temperatures between 120-129°F will be displayed as C0-C9,
temperatures between 130-139°F will be displayed as D0-D9, temperatures between 140-149°F will be displayed
as E0-E9, and temperatures between 150-159°F will be displayed as F0-F9. Temperatures are displayed
normally in degrees Centigrade.

FAN
 To change from Centigrade to Fahrenheit display, press the and buttons together for 5 seconds.
FAN
Press the and buttons together again for 5 seconds to change back from Fahrenheit to Centigrade.

LOCK MODE
 The LOCK mode is provided to prevent unauthorized access to the system settings
MODE
 To enter LOCK mode with the control system on, hold down and buttons for 3 seconds to
activate the key lock function, key lock symbol will light up. Repeat the same sequence to cancel
key lock function

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INTERROGATION MODE

 To enter the INTERROGATION mode, the control must be in LOCK mode. See above.

 The INTERROGATION mode allows a person to access the temperature measurements of various
sensors throughout the system as well as directly control the air conditioner.

ON/OFF
o Pressing the pushbutton will start or stop the air conditioner.

SLEEP
o To access the sensors, hold down and buttons for 1 second to activate sensor
temperature display function. The control flashes an LED to identify which sensor’s temperature

is being displayed as given in table 2 below. Press or button to select the desired
sensor temperature. The displayed temperatures range from 19⁰F to 172⁰F (–9⁰C to 78⁰C).

SLEEP
o To exit this mode, hold down the and buttons for 1 second to de-activate sensor
temperature display function.

TABLE 2 – INTERROGATION MODE TABLE

No Menu LED Indication Remarks

1 Indoor coil temp Auto fan flashing

2 Outdoor coil temp High fan flashing

3 Outdoor air temp Medium fan flashing

4 Main board room temp Low fan flashing

5 Wall pad room temp Auto and high fan

flashing

6 AC voltage supply Auto and medium fan Voltage available shows “AC”
flashing else “- -“

7 Fan control in furnace Auto and low fan Fan on shows “F0” else “FF“
primary heating flashing

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CONTROL SYSTEM PARAMETERS
 This mode allows a person to view and CHANGE the control system parameters. Care must be taken
not to change these values unless under strict supervision by a trained Atwood service technician.
FAN
 To display the control system parameters, hold down and buttons for 1 second to activate
the system control parameter programming. To select a different parameter to be displayed as listed in
MODE
TABLE 3 below, press button.

 To CHANGE a parameter setting press and hold the or buttons.

FAN
 To exit this mode, hold down and buttons for 1 second to de-activate the system control
parameter programming.

TABLE 3 – CONTROL SYSTEM PARAMETERS

No Menu LED Indication Range Remarks

1 Defrost Auto fan flashing, 50⁰F - 59⁰F,default 50⁰F

termination temp Sleep off (10⁰C - 15⁰C, default 10⁰C)

2 Heat pump High fan flashing, 32⁰F - 50⁰F,default 44⁰F Outdoor air temp to inhibit heat
inhibit temp, Thp Sleep off (0⁰C - 10⁰C, default 7⁰C) pump operation

3 Defrost Medium fan flashing, 41⁰F - 68⁰F,default 46⁰F

differential, Td Sleep off (5⁰C - 20⁰C, default 8⁰C)

4 Defrost interval Low fan flashing, 68⁰F-302⁰F,default 131⁰F min Value > 99 is shown in
TM1 Sleep off (20⁰C-150⁰C, default 55⁰C min) hexadecimal format

5 Defrost interval Auto and high fan 68⁰F-302⁰F,default 104⁰F min Value > 99 is shown in
TM2 flashing (20⁰C-150⁰C, default 40⁰C min) hexadecimal format

6 Defrost mode, Auto and medium 34⁰F - 36⁰F,default 36⁰F 1: Outdoor air & coil differential,
Dm fan flashing (1⁰C - 2⁰C, default 2⁰C) 2: Coil temperature only.

ERROR CODE DISPLAY

 Should there be any fault happen with the main board, the relevant error code will be shown on the
temperature display area.

 If there multiple faults happen at the same time, the error codes will be shown one after another.

 System will alternate the display of error codes and the room temperature.

 Error codes are listed in the Table 4.

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 TABLE 4 – ERROR CODES

Fault Error code

Room sensor failure E1

Indoor coil sensor failure E2

Outdoor coil sensor failure E3

Insufficient of refrigerant E4

Compressor overload E5

Not Used E6

Not Used E7

Outdoor air sensor failure E8

Wall pad room sensor failure E9

INFRARED SIGNAL RECEPTION

 The system is able to receive the infrared wireless commands from non-LCD handset.

MASTER-SLAVE OPERATION

 It is possible to control the air conditioner in a master-slave relationship if the wall pad is connected to a
gateway card.

 If the master controller is working in global control mode, the key lock LED flashes on the wall pad.
None of the button or infra-red reception will be acknowledged until the master controller gives up
global control mode.

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ERROR CODES & TROUBLESHOOTING

E1: Room sensor fault. Usually this is a faulty connection (plug), damaged lead or a faulty sensor.
Action: First verify that the White plug is connected to the socket on main board labeled
“RM”. Disconnect the White plug and measure the resistance of the thermistor
with a digital multimeter as shown in Fig 19. With a thermocouple connected to a
digital thermocouple reader, place the thermocouple next to the thermistor
sensor to identify the “expected” temperature that thermistor is measuring.
Compare the measured resistance value with the expected value in Table 1.
If the thermistor is more than 9⁰F (5⁰C) out of calibration then replace the
thermistor. When replacing the thermistor, install the cable so that it extends
downward from the copper pocket on the coil.

E2: Inside coil sensor fault. Usually this is a faulty connection (2 plugs), damaged lead or a faulty sensor.
Action: First verify that the Yellow plug is connected to the socket on the main board
labeled “ID”. Disconnect the Yellow plug and measure the resistance of the
thermistor as outlined in E1 above and replace the thermistor if necessary.
Attach the thermocouple to the coil next to the thermistor sensor (ref Fig 22)

E3: Outside coil sensor fault. Usually this is a faulty connection (2 plugs), damaged lead or a faulty sensor.
Action: First verify that the Red plug is connected to the socket on the main board
labeled “OD”. Disconnect the Red plug and measure the resistance of the
thermistor as outlined in E1 above and replace the thermistor if necessary.
Attach the thermocouple to the coil next to the thermistor sensor (ref Fig 21)

WHITE connector in socket labeled RM

RED connector in socket labeled OD

YELLOW socket labeled ID

YELLOW connector from socket labeled ID,

resistance of thermistor being measured
with multimeter
FIG 19

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ERROR CODES & TROUBLESHOOTING (cont):

E4: Indicates either a lack of refrigerant, the compressor is not running, or the thermistor is out of calibration.

Action: Check that the compressor is running by listening. If it is apparent that the compressor is
running, then check the temperature differential across the evaporator by measuring the
temperature of the return air at inlet filters and measuring the temperature of the
discharge air at the grilles. This temperature differential should be between 25⁰F and
32⁰F (14⁰C and 18⁰C) with the fan set on HI speed. If the temperature differential is less
than 25⁰F (14⁰C), the reason could be a lack of refrigerant or a faulty thermistor. Please
check the actual thermistor temperature on the coils with the following procedure.

Procedure for Measuring Coil Temperatures Using the Control Panel:

1) Set the inside fan to run on HI.
2) While pressing and holding the TEMP DOWN pushbutton, press the MODE
pushbutton.
3) Continue pressing both pushbuttons for approximately 5 seconds until the amber
LOCK LED illuminates (next to the Key symbol). Release both pushbuttons.
4) Then press and hold both the TEMP DOWN and the SLEEP pushbuttons together
for about 1 second until the green MED SPEED LED is flashing. Release both
pushbuttons. The display is now reading the temperature of the outside coil.
5) Then press the TEMP UP pushbutton once. This should result in the green HI
SPEED LED flashing. The display is now reading the temperature of the inside coil.
This temperature will usually be between 41⁰F and 53⁰F (5⁰C and 12⁰C).
6) The temperature differential between the outside and inside coils should be less than
25⁰F (14⁰C). If this temperature differential is 25⁰F (14⁰C) or greater, the thermistor
may be out of calibration. Measure the resistance of the thermistor as outlined in E1
above and replace the thermistor if necessary. Note: A temperature differential
greater than 43⁰F (24⁰C) can also be caused by a lack of refrigerant.

E5: If this message is displayed during the Heating mode, it indicates that the inside coil is too hot.
If this message is displayed during the Cooling mode, it indicates that the outside coil is too hot.

Action: During cooling, the E5 will appear if the outside coil temperature exceeds 154⁰F (68⁰C).
This is an indication that the condenser air flow severely reduced or non-existent. Step 4
in the above procedure describes how to display the temperature of the outside coil. If
fans are running and the E5 message is still displayed, verify the thermistor operation as
outlined in E3 above. If fans are running and the thermistor is verified, then replace the
main control board.

E6,E7: These codes are not implemented in this system. If present, then change the main control board

E8: This indicates an outdoor air sensor failure. This is usually a faulty connection (2 plugs), damaged lead or
a faulty sensor.

Action: Measure the resistance of the thermistor as outlined in E1 above and replace the
thermistor if necessary.

E9: This indicates a wall pad room sensor.

Action: Replace wall mounted thermostat assembly.

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When attempting to diagnose a fault over the phone, please ask the following questions.
Also it is usually possible to direct the customer to extract thermistor temperature data as described
before. This can make fault finding more accurate.

1: Is there now or have there been any error codes displayed?

2: Does the display board appear normal? Are the displayed temperatures between 61⁰F and 86⁰F
(16⁰C and 30⁰C)?
3: In heating or cooling modes, can the displayed temperatures be altered via the up /down buttons
from 61⁰F to 86⁰F (16⁰C to 30⁰C)?
4: Is the display showing “0”?
5: Is the display showing an unusual figure?
6: When the unit is set to “FAN” only, does the inside fan have 3 speeds? Does the inside fan
blow air?
7: Can the compressor be heard running?

Error codes are important clues. Refer to preceding pages.

Extracting coil temperatures via the display is also vital in many diagnoses.
A broken control cable or displaced plug of the control cable will result in either the display being blank or
displaying a “0”.
If an unusual figure is displayed, it might be attributed to the vehicle’s DC power supply or the vehicle’s DC
converter being out of adjustment.

Typical faults or complaints

1: Any complaint accompanied with an error code, see earlier pages.

2: Unit will not work and no display is evident.

Check the following in order:
a. Verify that the main ECB breaker is set to ON
b. Verify that AC power is present at the output from the ECB
c. Verify that the 4-wire control cable is plugged into the thermostat module in the inside
plenum. Reference Fig 23.
d. Verify the AC power connection at the underside of unit.
e. Verify that the AC fuse is not blown on the main board. NOTE: A faulty fan motor can cause
a blown fuse.
f. Verify all electrical connections on the main board.
a. Verify that the power supply is functioning correctly by checking the voltages at the
breakaway plug between the control cable and the display in the plenum. If the DC
voltage is not present, a faulty power supply is likely the reason.

3: Unit drops out the ECB breaker:

Use a 500V megohmmeter (megger) to check for ground leakage. A reading of 10Megohm or greater
indicates no ground leakage; a reading of less than 10Megohm indicates a faulty component.
Disconnect each AC load (such as the fan motor, the compressor, etc.), one-by-one until a reading of
10Megohm or greater is obtained. The last load disconnected is the faulty component to be replaced.

4: Compressor will not start:

Check that the control board is outputting to the compressor.(yellow wire from compressor relay).
Use a clamp ammeter to check for current to compressor. Continuous current above 14 amps
indicates a faulty compressor. Check winding continuity with a digital multimeter.
Typical measurements for the compressor are as follows:
Main Winding: 0.8 ohms
Start Winding: 2.1 ohms
Resistance to earth: Minimum 20 Meg 
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5: During the cooling mode, the compressor stops.

In this fault condition the unit ceases to cool but the display temperatures indicates a very cool value -
perhaps as low as 50⁰F (10C). This is typical of an inside coil icing up. The thermistor detects that the
coil is at or below zero and turns off the compressor until temperature rises to 53⁰F(12⁰C), whereupon
the compressor will restart. This situation is usually associated with the unit running for a prolonged
period on low fan speed particularly in high humidity conditions. This problem can usually be resolved
by running the unit on a higher speed in the “Manual” mode and not using the “Auto” fan setting.
Check also that the return air filters are clean.

6: During heating mode, the unit stops heating, fan stops, and the red heat LED blinks.
This fault condition indicates that the unit has entered the de-ice mode to rid itself of frost on the outside
coils. The unit will restart automatically in 5 to 10 minutes. It should be noted that if the display temp
drops to a low figure, on resumption of heating, the blinking red light turns to a steady red light, and the
fan will be delayed until the inside coil is warmed to 90⁰F (32⁰C). When the inside fan does start there
may be a momentary puff of vapor. This is normal.

7: In very cold conditions the compressor can be heard running but the inside fan does not start.
Be patient, in very cold conditions the unit needs time to warm sufficiently to start producing warm air.

8: Compressor transmits excessive vibration.

Check that pipe work is not touching other pipes

9: During heating, the unit cycles regularly, the temperature display indicates the room temperature to be
between 75⁰F and 82⁰F (24⁰C to 28⁰C) however the average temperature in the cabin is much lower.
This condition can be caused by a faulty duct which is causing the warm air to short cycle.
To see if this is the cause, disassemble the fascia from the inside plenum (4 screws) and examine
carefully the extension duct for leaks, particularly where it joins the horizontal duct.
A leaking duct will short cycle warm air onto the return air sensor causing the compressor to close
down prematurely. Repair any leaks and reassemble.

10: During cooling, the unit cycles regularly, the temperature display indicates the room temperature to be
between 71⁰F and 77⁰F (22⁰C and 25⁰C) however the average temperature in the cabin is much higher.
This condition can be caused by a faulty duct which is causing the cold air to short cycle.
To see if this is the cause, disassemble the fascia from the inside plenum (4 screws) and examine
carefully the extension duct for leaks, particularly where it joins the horizontal duct.
A leaking duct will short cycle cold air onto the return air sensor causing the compressor to close down
prematurely. Repair any leaks and reassemble.

11: Water drips from the inside plenum when the unit is in cooling mode. Ingress of water on cooling mode
may be due to either of four conditions.
1: The unit is installed more than 5 out of level, particularly nose down.
2: The drain holes in the evaporator area are blocked.
3: Condensate that has drained onto the roof, has re-entered the installation hole
either under the roof seal of the air conditioner or a roof seam near the unit is
faulty. If case 3 appears likely, the unit should be reinstalled using a new
sealing gasket and following the Atwood installation instructions explicitly.
If there is a roof seam involved, clean the seam area thoroughly and reseal
with a silicone sealant compatible with your roofing material.
Please Note: If water “pools” around the air conditioner (i.e. the roof has sagged around the air
conditioner) then the cabin manufacturer should be consulted.
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 Typical faults or complaints (cont)
11: Water drips from the inside plenum when the unit is in cooling mode. Ingress of water on cooling mode
may be due to either of four conditions (cont.)

4: In high humidity areas, condensate may occur on the underside of the evaporator tray above the
inside plenum. This usually associated with running the unit on low speed for a prolonged
time period. Under these conditions use the high or medium speeds and avoid “Auto” which can
cause the inside fan to drop to low speed as the set point temperature is approached.

12: Water drips from the inside plenum only when it rains.
Check condition 11, point 3 above.

13: Unit does not turn on. No display lights on the flip down display.
Proceed to check the following in order.
1: Check circuit breaker is on and the van has power.
2: Unscrew the inside plenum (4 screws) and disconnect plenum from control
cable via the 4 pin plug. With a multimeter, check power at inlet junction
block is 110VAC. If OK, shift multimeter to 12V DC range and verify the voltage across
the control cable conductors.
If the correct voltages are detected, then suspect a break
between this plug and the display module. Inspect plug pins. Disassemble
the display and check the plug to board is OK. (ref. Fig 23) If the voltages
can be detected right up to the display, replace display.
3: If the voltages cannot be detected at the breakaway plug, then the problem is probably
in the main control board enclosure. Remove the canopy from the unit. Isolate the
power to the air conditioner. Remove enclosure lid (RHS) to gain access to the control
board. First check the fuse on the board. If this fuse is blown it may indicate a fan
motor fault. If the fuse is blown, replace with a M205 S/Blow 5A 20 x 5. If the fuse blows
again, start investigating for a faulty condenser, evaporator motor or R/V. If the fuse is
not an issue, then one needs to investigate the vehicle’s DC power supply providing
power to the main board.

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 Recharging out-of-warranty air conditioners in the field:
Occasionally a leak develops in the cooling system which allows refrigerant to escape.
If the following 3 conditions are true, then a leak is the most probable reason (assuming that the
unit is in cooling mode and the outside temperature is close to 95⁰F (35⁰C) and the inside
temperature is 81⁰F (27⁰C):
1: With the inside fan set to HI, the difference in temperature between the inside return
air and the discharge air is less than 25⁰F (14⁰C).
2: The inside coil temperature as measured by the thermistor is more than 57⁰F (14⁰C).
Refer to E2 fault indicator and corrective action earlier in manual.
3: The suction pressure is less than 58 psi (400 Kpa).

Leak Search Process

1. First examine the hermetic system for possible leaks
2. With an electronic leak detector, check all fittings, joints, and tubing.
3. Examine all solder joints. Any leak found in solder joints etc. will require the unit to
have any remaining refrigerant recovered, the leak repaired, and the unit evacuated
and recharged with 30 oz. (850 grams) of refrigerant.
4. If a leak is detected, at a fitting and the leak has been rectified, refrigerant can be
added. Refrigerant should be added until the suction pressure is above 58 psi
(400Kpa), the difference between the temperature of the inside return air and the
discharge air is greater than 25⁰F (14⁰C) and the inside coil temperature is below
57⁰F (14⁰C). Note: Sometimes all 3 conditions cannot be met so add refrigerant until
2 of the 3 conditions are met.

The use of Independent generators or inverters:

Failure to start the Air Conditioner:

1: Check that the generator or inverter is rated at 2.8 KW or greater.
2: Check that no other accessories are making a demand on the power load.
To check on possible hidden loads, directly wire the air conditioner to the
generator or inverter. If unit starts OK then advise the client to identify and
isolate the extra electrical load.
The display panel has an unusual display of numerals however the unit performs normally on
AC power:
1: This is a sign of a poor waveform being generated.
Advise client to have generator repaired or replaced with a higher quality unit.

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 Table 1 - Thermistor Temperature vs Resistance Relationship

Temperature Temperature Resistance Temperature Temperature Resistance

°C °F kΩ °C °F kΩ
-10 14 45 30 86 8.3
-9 15.8 43 31 87.8 8
-8 17.6 41 32 89.6 7.7
-7 19.4 39 33 91.4 7.4
-6 21.2 37 34 93.2 7.1
-5 23 36 35 95 6.8
-4 24.8 34 36 96.8 6.6
-3 26.6 32 37 98.6 6.4
-2 28.4 31 38 100.4 6.1
-1 30.2 30 39 102.2 5.9
0 32 28 40 104 5.7
1 33.8 27 41 105.8 5.5
2 35.6 26 42 107.6 5.3
3 37.4 25 43 109.4 5.2
4 39.2 24 44 111.2 5
5 41 23 45 113 4.8
6 42.8 22 46 114.8 4.6
7 44.6 21 47 116.6 4.5
8 46.4 20 48 118.4 4.4
9 48.2 19 49 120.2 4.2
10 50 18 50 122 4.1
11 51.8 17.5 51 123.8 3.9
12 53.6 17 52 125.6 3.8
13 55.4 16 53 127.4 3.7
14 57.2 15.5 54 129.2 3.6
15 59 15 55 131 3.5
16 60.8 14.3 56 132.8 3.3
17 62.6 13.7 57 134.6 3.25
18 64.4 13 58 136.4 3.1
19 66.2 12.6 59 138.2 3
20 68 12.2 60 140 2.9
21 69.8 11.7 61 141.8 2.8
22 71.6 11.2 62 143.6 2.75
23 73.4 10.8 63 145.4 2.7
24 75.2 10.4 64 147.2 2.6
25 77 10 65 149 2.5
26 78.8 9.6 66 150.8 2.45
27 80.6 9.2 67 152.6 2.4
28 82.4 8.9 68 154.4 2.3
29 84.2 8.6 69 156.2 2.1

50

45

40

35
Resistance (kOhm)

30

25

20

15

10

0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Temperature (Degree C)

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 SPECIFICATIONS

Models AC 1351/AC1361 Models AC 1501/AC1511

Electrical rating: 115V 60HZ 115V 60HZ

Nom. Cooling capacity 13500 BTU/H 15000 BTU/H
Input watts cooling 1400 W 1725 W
Nom. Heating capacity -------- 15000 BTU/H
Max. Rated current cooling 12.2A 15A

L/R Amps 50.5 A 63A

Inside air delivery 318 cfm (150 l/s) 318 cfm (150 l/s)
Installed weight 84 lbs (38 Kg) 84 lbs (38 Kg)

Overall height 13.62 inch (346 mm) 13.62 inch (346 mm)
Overall width 28.15 inch (715 mm) 28.15 inch (715 mm)
Overall length 41.34 inch (1050 mm) 41.34 inch (1050 mm)

Inside plenum height 2.56 inch (65 mm) 2.56 inch (65 mm)
Inside plenum width 21.06 inch (535 mm) 21.06 inch (535 mm)
Inside plenum length 21.85 inch (555 mm) 21.85 inch (555 mm)
Plenum weight 5.29 lbs (2.4 Kg) 5.29 lbs (2.4 Kg)
Refrigerant charge 18 oz (510 gm) R-410A 24 oz (670 gm) R-410A

Compressor: Rechi Model: 44A281B LG Model: GKS134CAB

Run capacitor 60 uf 250 V Run capacitor 50 uF 250V

Fan motor (inside): Solon YYF95-70-4D2 Solon YYF95-70-4D2

70 watt 1.2 Amps 70 watt 1.2 Amps
Run Capacitor: 10uf 250 V Run Capacitor: 10 uF 250V

Fan motor (outside): Solon YYF95-75-4D2 Solon YYF95-75-4D2

75 watt 1.3 Amps 75 watt 1.3 Amps
Run Capacitor: 10uf 250 V Run Capacitor: 10uF 250V

Electronic control board: Saturn type: C115CTTDB0 Saturn type: C115CTTDB0

Exterior power supply Saturn 115v / 12v DC Saturn 115v / 12v DC
Inside electronic Display Saturn Saturn

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 FIG 20
View of Compressor inside Rooftop Unit

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 FIG 21 FIG 22

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