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Commercial Air Conditioning

Part 1: Diagnostic code


R22 Single split types
Page 2.. Diagnostic code 1
Used for HCFU-28CF03,HCFU-28HF03,HCFU-42CF03,HCFU-42HF03
Page 3.. Diagnostic code 2
Used
for
HBU-18HF03,HBU-18CF03,HBU-28HF03,HBU-42HF03,HBU28CF03,HCFU-18CF03,HCFU-18HF03,HDU-18CF03,HDU-28CF03,HDU18HF03,HDU-28HF03,HDU-42HF03/H, HDU-42CF03/H,HPU-42HF03, HPU42CF03,HPU-42CV03,HPU-42HV03, AD96NACAEA ,AP96NACAEA
H MRV (Home Multi Inverter)
Page 4.. Diagnostic code 3
Used for H MRV wired indoor units
Page 4.. Diagnostic code 4
Used for H MRV wireless indoor units
Page 5.. Diagnostic code 5
Used for H MRV AU242FHA*A
Page 6.. Diagnostic code 6
Used for H MRV AU482FHA*A
Page 8.. Diagnostic code 7
Used for H MRV AU48NFIA*A
Part 2: Trouble shooting
Page 10.Single split types trouble shooting
Page 17.H-MRV indoor unit troubleshooting
Page 25. AU242FHA*A trouble shooting
Page 31..AU482FHA*A trouble shooting
Page 40..AU48NFIA*A trouble shooting

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Diagnostic code 1
FT: Flash times of power lamp and indoor PCB error lamp
WCR: Wire control readout
CCR: Centralized control and weekly timer readout
WC CC
FT
Fault description
Possible cause
R
R
1
01
01
Fault in indoor ambient
Sensor is open-circuit or shorttemperature sensor
circuit for 2min or longer.
2
02
02
Fault in indoor coil
Sensor is open-circuit or shorttemperature sensor
circuit for 2min or longer.
3
4A
11
Fault in outdoor ambient
Sensor is open-circuit or shorttemperature sensor
circuit for 2min or longer.
Fault in outdoor coil
Sensor is open-circuit or shorttemperature sensor
circuit for 2min or longer.
4
49
12
Fault in discharge line
Sensor is open-circuit or shortsensor
circuit for 2min or longer.
Over-current
Detected CT current is above the
limit three times within 30min.
5
48
10
Power failure
Wrong phase, phase failure or
phase loss.
Fault with high-side pressure
Low-side pressure switch is
6
53
14
activated three times within
30min.
47
22
Power is abnormal
The power is stopped for short
7
time, and reset immediately.
8
07
06
Transmission error between Transmission error lasts 4min or
wire control and indoor unit
longer.
9
06
05
Transmission error between Transmission error lasts 4min or
indoor and outdoor units
longer.
10
08
21
Fault in drain system
Float switch is disconnected
25min or longer.
11
0B
30
External alarm signal input
External signal is cut out for 10s
or longer.
12
03
20
Fault in outdoor coil/suction
Sensor is open-circuit or shortline sensor
circuit for 2min or longer.
13
0D
31
Temperature shut-off
Directional valve malfunction
repeats three times.
14
4C
15
Discharge temp. sensor is
Sensor is open-circuit or shortabnormal
circuit for 2min or longer.

15
05
17
EEPROM error
EEPROM data loss
16
54
26
Low pressure switch
The pressure switch act when
abnormal
the unit is working

17
50
15
Compressor overheat
Detected temperature of
discharge line is higher than
120C.
18
0C
23
Fault in operation mode
Indoor units operate in different
modes.
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19

4B

18

System B outdoor pipe


temp. sensor is abnormal
System B outdoor discharge
temp. sensor is abnormal
IPM protection problem

Sensor is open-circuit or shortcircuit for 2min or longer.


20
4D
15
Sensor is open-circuit or shortcircuit for 2min or longer.
21
20
07
IPM over-current, short-circuit,
over-temperature and undervoltage.
22
36
08
The compressor current
Current test device problem or
abnormal
the compressor doesnt work
Error 7, 14, 16 are used for new program, the old problem cant flash 7, 14 or 16 times,
the failure code is showing as following:
Error 7 use error 5 instead
Error 14 use error 4 instead
Error 16 use error 6 instead

Diagnostic code 2
DC: Diagnostic code on wired controller
PL: Power lamp flash times/LED on PCB flash times
DC PL
Failure description
Reasons
E0 10
E1

E2

E3

E4

E5

E6

E9

Fault in drain system


Indoor ambient temp.
sensor failure
Indoor pipe(coil) temp.
sensor failure
Outdoor ambient temp.
sensor failure
Outdoor pipe(coil) temp.
sensor failure

Float switch is open


sensor broken down or short circuit
for more than 2m continuously
sensor broken down or short circuit
for more than 2m continuously
sensor broken down or short circuit
for more than 2m continuously
sensor broken down or short circuit
for more than 2m continuously
Detected current is above the limit
Over current protection
when run
High/low pressure
in 30 minutes, high pressure switch
protection
acts for 3 times
communication failure
between indoor and
communication abnormal for more
outdoor
than 4m continuously

E6 16 Low pressure malfunction low pressure switch acts for 30 m


Communication failure
between panel and indoor communication abnormal for more
E8 8
unit
than 4m continuously

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Treatment
due to the signal,
resumable
due to the
signal,resumable
due to the
signal,resumable
due to the
signal,resumable
due to the
signal,resumable
Need to be checked,
reset
need to be checked,
reset
due to the
signal,resumable
Need to be checked,
reset
due to the
signal,resumable

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Diagnostic code 3
Used for H MRV(Multi inverter) wired indoor units. Wired controller is YR-E06
WCR : Failure code in wired controller
CCR : Run lamp flash times
WCR
Failure description
E0
Float switch is disconnected 25min or longer.
E1
Indoor ambient sensor is open-circuit or short-circuit for 2min or longer.
E2
Indoor pipe sensor is open-circuit or short-circuit for 2min or longer.
E3
Outdoor ambient sensor is open-circuit or short-circuit for 2min or longer.
Outdoor discharge temp. sensor is open-circuit or short-circuit for 2min or
E4
longer.
E5
Current is too high or the turn of 3 phase is wrong
E6
High or low pressure switch is open circle for 2 minutes
E8
Communication problem between indoor and controller
E9
Communication problem between indoor and outdoor unit

Diagnostic code 4
Used for H MRV wireless indoor units
Flash times
Indoor failure description
Timer lamp
flash 1 time

The liquid tube temperature sensor


is abnormal

Timer lamp
flash 2 times

The gas tube temperature sensor is


abnormal

Timer lamp
flash 3 times

The environment temperature


sensor is abnormal

Timer lamp
flash 4 times
Timer lamp
flash 5 times

The communication between


indoor and outdoor unit is abnormal
The communication with the
electronic expansion
valve control board is abnormal
The communication between
indoor 846 and
communication chip is abnormal
The sensor in PMV control PCB is
abnormal
PMV control board is abnormal

Timer lamp
flash 6 times
Timer lamp
flash 7 times
Timer lamp
flash 8 times
Timer lamp
flash 10 times
Timer lamp
flash 11 times

Indoor unit PG fan motor is


abnormal
unit EEPROM data is abnormal
Indoor unit water overflow or float
switch is abnormal
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Possible cause or solution


Temp. sensor is open-circuit or
short-circuit for 2min or
longer.( R25=10K)
Temp. sensor is open-circuit or
short-circuit for 2min or
longer.( R25=10K)
Temp. sensor is open-circuit or
short-circuit for 2min or
longer.( R25=23K)
check the indoor address, and
communication wires
Check the connection wires, or
change the valve control board.
Change indoor PCB
(No this failure for KVR types)
Check the sensor
(No this failure for KVR types)
Check the L,N wires, and if still
no work, change the PMV control
PCB
(No this failure for KVR types)
Check the PG fan feedback wire
is O.K or not, if still no, change
the fan motor
Check the float switch

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Timer lamp
flash 12 times
Timer lamp
flash 13 times
Timer lamp
flash 14 times
Timer lamp
flash 15 times

Indoor unit EEPROM data is


abnormal
Indoor unit is overload

Reinstall the EEPROM

The communication between


indoor unit and wire
remote controller is abnormal
Water temp. sensor abnormal

Check the connection wire, or


change the wired controller

Three lamps all


flash

Indoor address abnormal

Reduce indoor ability

Check indoor PCB SW03-2, the


dip switch should be set at ON
state
Check the indoor address

Diagnostic code 5
Used for AU242FHA*A
FT : Number of flashes by fault indicator
FT
Location
Description
TE circuit of defrost
The detected sensor value is below 20H
1
temperature
(open-circuit) or above 1000H (short-circuit)
sensor, outdoor unit
for 60 seconds. The fault is fixable.
TA circuit of
The detected sensor value is below 20H
2
ambient
(open-circuit) or above 1000H (short-circuit)
temperature sensor
for 60 seconds. The fault is fixable.
TS circuit of suction
The detected sensor value is below 20H
3
line temperature
(open-circuit) or above 1000H (short-circuit)
sensor
for 60 seconds. The fault is fixable.
TD circuit of
After 3 minutes of compressor operation, the
discharge line
detected sensor value is below 20H (open4
temperature sensor circuit) or above 1000H (short-circuit) for 60
seconds. Fixable when below 80C.
TC circuit of central
The detected sensor value is below 20H
temperature
(open-circuit) or above 1000H (short-circuit)
5
sensor, outdoor unit
for 60 seconds.
condenser
Over-current
An alarm is given five seconds after the
current limit is exceeded. Where there are 3
6
alarms within 30 minutes, the fault code is
displayed. The fault is not fixable.
IPM protection
IPM over-current, short-circuit, overtemperature and under-voltage. When the
9
fault occurs three times within 30 minutes,
an alarm is given and the fault is not fixable.
Base board
857 EEPROM data access error, 11 flashes.
10
EEPROM error
The fault is not fixable.
11

Discharge line
temperature

After the compressor is started, the


temperature detected by TD1 sensor is
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Is it fixable
Check the sensor
Check the sensor
Check the sensor

Check the sensor

Check the sensor

See trouble
shooting
See trouble
shooting
Reinstall the
PC`B, or change
indoor PCB
Test the
discharge temp.

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protection (TD)

12

above 120C. The compressor is shut off in


5 seconds and an alarm is given. Where
there are 3 alarms within 30 minutes, the
fault code 11 is displayed. The fault is not
fixable.

857-to-809
transmission error
High pressure
switch circuit

13

The high pressure switch is activated. The


fault is corrected after the normal pressure is
restored for 2 minutes.

Check the
EEPROM
installation, or
change PCB
Test the high
pressure switch is
open circuit or
not, check the
high pressure

Diagnostic code 6
Used for AU482FIA*A
DR : Digital readout from outdoor PCB
DR
Location
Description
TE circuit of defrost
The detected sensor value is
temperature sensor,
below 20H (open-circuit) or
01
outdoor unit
above 1000H (short-circuit)
for 60 seconds. The fault is
fixable.
TA circuit of ambient The detected sensor value is
temperature sensor
below 20H (open-circuit) or
02
above 1000H (short-circuit)
for 60 seconds. The fault is
fixable.
TS circuit of suction
The detected sensor value is
line temperature
below 20H (open-circuit) or
03
sensor
above 1000H (short-circuit)
for 60 seconds. The fault is
fixable.
After 3 minutes of compressor
TD circuit of
discharge line
operation, the detected
temperature sensor
sensor value is below 20H
04
(open-circuit) or above 1000H
(short-circuit) for 60 seconds.
Fixable when below 80C.
TC circuit of central
The detected sensor value is
temperature sensor,
below 20H (open-circuit) or
05
outdoor unit
above 1000H (short-circuit)
condenser
for 60 seconds.
Over-current
An alarm is given five
seconds after the current limit
06
is exceeded. Where there are
3 alarms within 30 minutes,
the fault code is displayed.
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Is it fixable
Temp. sensor is open-circuit
or short-circuit for 2min or
longer.( R25=10K)
Temp. sensor is open-circuit
or short-circuit for 2min or
longer.( R25=10K)
Temp. sensor is open-circuit
or short-circuit for 2min or
longer.( R25=10K)
discharge temp. sensor is
open-circuit or short-circuit
for 2min or longer.( R80
=50K)
Temp. sensor is open-circuit
or short-circuit for 2min or
longer.( R25=10K)
check the high(lower than
2.4MPa) and low
pressure(higher than
0.15MPa).
Compressor Failure;

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Current transformer
circuit
07

08

Overload protector
circuit of inverter
compressor
IPM protection

09

10

Base board
EEPROM error
Discharge
temperature
protection (TD)

11

13

Pressure switch
circuit
Suction temperature
protection (TS)

16

19

20

Discharge line
temperature
protection at low
frequency (TD)
846-to-857
transmission error

The fault is not fixable.


When the compressor is shut
off, the detected current of
current sensor is above 15A,
and when the compressor is
started, the operating
frequency is above 60Hz and
the detected current is below
5A. The fault is fixable.
The overload protector of
inverter compressor is
activated.
IPM over-current, shortcircuit, over-temperature and
under-voltage. When the fault
occurs three times within 30
minutes, an alarm is given
and the fault is not fixable.
857 EEPROM data access
error, 10 flashes. The fault is
not fixable.
When the compressor is
started, the temperature
detected by TD1 sensor is
above 120C. The
compressor is shut off in 5
seconds and an alarm is
given. Where there are 3
alarms within 30 minutes, the
fault code 11 is displayed.
The fault is not fixable.
Pressure switch is activated.
The fault is corrected after the
normal pressure is restored
for 2 minutes.
After the compressor has
operated for 10 minutes, the
temperature detected by TS
sensor is above 40C.
Corrected in 2 minutes.
When the inverter
compressor operates at a
frequency of S3 and S4, the
temperature detected by TD1
sensor is above 110C.
200 times of failure in
transmission. An alarm is
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Current test parts Failure.


1 check the current
transformer wire
change the filter PCB.2
check the AC contactor is
switched off or not.(should
be off)
please check the power PCB
Current is over high
The temp. of IPM is over
high
The 4 ways 15V voltage of
IPM is higher than 16.5V
The 4 ways 15V voltage of
IPM is lower than 13.5V
Check the EEPROM is fixed
O.K or not? If yes change
PCB

The discharge temp. is over


high, and compressor is
protected.

High or low pressure switch


is open circle.

Suction temp. is abnormal,


change the temp. sensor.

Test the temp. of discharge


side.
Change the temp. sensor.
Check the two EEPROM, if
they are installed O.K,

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21

22
23

857-to-846
transmission error
Indoor unit-to-846
transmission error
846EEPROM/857E
EPROM error

given and the indicator


flashes.
200 times of failure in
transmission. The fault code
is displayed.
Receiving no signals from
indoor unit for 4 minutes. The
fault code 22 is displayed.
An alarm is given and the
fault code is displayed.

change the outdoor main


PCB.
Check the two EEPROM, if
they are installed O.K,
change the outdoor main
PCB.
Check the EEPROM, and if
its good, change the indoor
PCB
Change outdoor main PCB

Diagnostic code 7
Used for AU48NFIA*A
FT : Error lamp flashes
DR : LED display on the 0010451601
INF : If sent to indoor unit?
Malfunction description

FT

DR

INF

Normal

On

Normal

Yes

E.4.

E.1.

E.3.

E.2.

E.5.

Defrosting temperature
sensor abnormal
Ambient temperature
sensor abnormal
Suction temperature
sensor abnormal
Discharging
temperature sensor
abnormal
Coil temperature
sensor abnormal

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Over current protection

Current sensor
abnormal

Overload protection

IPM protection

Read EEPROM value


wrongly

10

Yes

O.C.

Yes

P O.C.

no
Yes

C.T.
O.L.
P O.L.
E.P.
P E.P.
P E.E.

Yes
no
Yes
no
no
-8-

Remarks

Check the sensor ( R25=10K


)
Check the sensor ( R25=10K
)
Check the sensor ( R25=10K
)
Check the sensor ( R80=50K
)
Check the sensor ( R25=10K
)
After there are current higher than
16.9A for 3 times in 1 hour, the
testing board will display the last
abnormal reason P X.X. Need
powered off and restart.
The current test parts is in
trouble, after trouble shooting,
need powered off and restart
After there are current
malfunction for 3 times in 1 hour,
the testing board will display the
last abnormal reason P X.X. Need
powered off and restart
Need reset and restart

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Discharging
temperature over high
abnormal
High pressure switch
abnormal
Voltage over low
protection
Voltage over high
protection
Low pressure switch
abnormal
Recover the parameter
set when out of factory
Clear the malfunction
memory
Reset demand

O.D.

Yes

P O.D.

no

11

12
13
14

O.P.
L.U.

Yes
Yes

P L.U.
O.U.

Yes

P O.U.

15

O.H.

16

P I.A.

17

P C.T.

18

P r.E.

Yes
no
no
no

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If discharge temp. is higher than


120, the compressor will be
protected until the discharge
temp. become lower than 100
Check the switch. It should be
short-circuit
After there are voltage
malfunction for 3 times in 1 hour,
the testing board will display the
last abnormal reason P X.X. Need
powered off and restart
Check the switch, it should be
short connected
Need switch off the power until
the green lamp in outdoor control
PCB become off, and then short
connect the JP301 ,reset power

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Trouble shooting:
Used for HBU-18HF03,HBU-18CF03,HBU-28HF03,HBU-42HF03,HBU-28CF03,HDU18CF03,HDU-28CF03,HDU-18HF03,HDU-28HF03,HDU-42HF03/H,HDU-42CF03/H,HPU42HF03, HPU-42CF03,AP96NACAEA
1) No display on LCD of wired controller and the unit not running

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2) Sensor failure

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3) Communication failure between operation panel and indoor unit

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4) High or low pressure abnormal
High pressure protection
Confirm the fault according
to the fault code list
yes
Are connectors of pressure switch in good
condition?

no

Check and reconnect

yes
Is high side pressure switch
activated? (If not, DC voltage is 0V.)

no

Replace PCB

yes
Is the high side pressure detected by
the gage higher than threshold
value? The threshold value is
indicated on the switch

no

Replace high pressure


switch

yes
if outdoor stop valves of gas pipe
and liquid pipe are open totally

no

Open the valves

yes
yes

Is piping twisted or deformed?

Repair pipe

no
Does indoor fan work properly during
cooling cycle? Does outdoor fan work
properly during heating cycle?

no

Repair fan motor or fan


capacitor

yes
Is indoor filter or heat
exchanger dirty?

yes

Cleaning

no
Check if system is overfed according
to equalized pressure in halt.

yes

Evacuate and recharge

no
Is reading of discharging pressure
gage oscillatory?

no

Bad operation codition, such as ultra low


outdoor temperature

yes
There is air in system.
Evacuate and recharge

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Low pressure protection
Confirm the fault according
to the fault code list
yes
no

Are connectors of pressure switch in good


condition?

Check and reconnect

yes
Is low side pressure switch
activated? (If not, DC voltage is 0V.)

no

Replace PCB

yes
Is the low side pressure detected by
the gage lower than threshold value?
The threshold value is indicated on
the switch

no

Replace low pressure


switch

yes
if outdoor stop valves of gas pipe
and liquid pipe are open totally

no

Open the valves

yes
yes

Is piping twisted or deformed?

Repair pipe

no
Does indoor fan work properly during
cooling cycle? Does outdoor fan work
properly during heating cycle?

no

Repair fan motor or fan


capacitor

yes
Is indoor filter or heat
exchanger dirty?

yes

Cleaning

no
Measure equalized pressure and time to
reach equalization to see if the system has
leakage. Lack of refrigerant? Is capillary
blocked?

yes Conduct leak test.


Evacuate and recharge

no
Bad operation codition, such as ultra low
outdoor temperature

If there is other failure . please check if the dip switch is correct .


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5) Float switch abnormal

6) Over current protection

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7) Communication failure between indoor and outdoor

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H-MRV indoor unit troubleshooting:
Models with wired controller

Models with wireless remote controller

Fault code readout: E0

11 flashes of Timer light.

1.Fault description: The float switch or pump motor is broken.

Check the float switch is


open or not

No

Reconnect the
plug

Yes

Check the water in drain


pan is full or not

Yes Check the outlet

water pipe system

No

Check the float


switch is locked or
not
Models with wired controller

Models with wireless remote controller

Fault code readout: E1

The Operation light flashes.


Check in accordance with the list of

outdoor fault codes.


2.Fault description: Failure in outdoor unit
Faults in models with remote controller can be identified by the number of flashes made
by fault indicator of outdoor unit. Check in accordance with the list of fault codes.

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3.
No.

Models with wired controller

Models with wireless remote controller

Readout: E3

1 flash of Timer light.

Readout: E4

2 flashes of Timer light.

N/A

3 flashes of Timer light.

1 Description: Liquid line temperature sensor (Ti) is short-circuit or open-circuit.


2 Description: Suction line temperature sensor (T0) is short-circuit or open-circuit.
3 Description: Ambient temperature sensor is short-circuit or open-circuit.
Yes
Check if the sensor is properly
connected to the mainboard.

No

Yes

Check the sensor


resistance with a
multimeter:
R25=10K+3%
B(25/50)=3741K+70K

Reconnect

Yes

Change
PCB

No
Replace the sensor

4.
Models with wired controller

Models with wireless remote controller

Readout: E5

6 flashes of Timer light.

Description: Transmission error between indoor unit 846 chip and 808 chip.
What to do: Replace the mainboard.

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5.
Models with wired controller

Models with wireless remote controller

Readout: E7

5 flashes of Timer light.

Description: Transmission error with electronic expansion valve driver.

Check if the electric control of


indoor unit and the electric
control of expansion valve share
the same supply and if live wire
and null wire are properly
connected.

No

Reconnect

Yes

Check if the internal wiring of indoor unit and


expansion valve is properly done. For AEFCBKA mainboard, a jumper wire is used to
select the function of wire controller.
Yes

Check if the mainboard is noticeably damaged


and if the control panel works properly afterNo
replacement.

Check if the PCB CN23 of AC series is shortYes


connected.

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Replace the
mainboard

Remove the
short wire

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6.
Models with wired controller

Models with wireless remote controller

Readout: E8

Description: Transmission error between wire controller and indoor unit mainboard

Check if the wire controller is No


properly connected to A, B and C
of indoor unit.

Reconnect

Yes

Note: CN15 and CN17 of


AE series should be short

No

Check if the voltage between A and B is


+12VDC?

Replace indoor
unit mainboard

Yes

No

Check if the voltage between C and B


changes regularly?

Replace the wire


controller

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7.
Models with wired controller

Models with wireless remote controller

Readout: N/A

10 flashes

Description: PG failure in the fan of indoor unit

Check if the fan is properly


connected to the mainboard.
Yes

Check if PIN 3 and 1 of CN2 (color


models) or CN8 (regular models) are up to No
DC 5V.
Yes

Check if there is pulse output


from PIN2 and 1 of CN2 or
CN8.

Yes

No

.
Replace the fan

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Replace the indoor unit


mainboard.

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8.
Models with wired controller

Models with wireless remote controller

Readout: E9

4 flashes of Timer light

Description: Transmission error with outdoor unit (an alarm will be given 4 minutes after
the appliance is started.)

Check if there is repetition in the


indoor unit address IDs.
No

Check if the transmission line is shortcircuit or open-circuit; if the shield wires at


both ends of transmission line are earthed
properly; if the earth wire of outdoor unit is
properly earthed.
No

Disconnect the indoor unit transmission lines


from the control panel and connect them to
the outdoor unit. Check if the number of
indoor units is steady through the outdoor
unit mainboard or the test kit.
No

Check if the transmission resistor and


capacitor in indoor unit mainboard are in
good condition. See flow chart of
troubleshooting for outdoor unit.

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9.
Models with wired controller

Models with wireless remote controller

N/A

8 flashes of Timer light

Description: Fault with 12V supply of heavy current board in expansion valve

Check if there are noticeable burns or hot


components in the mainboard. Use a
multimeter to check if the 12V supply in
7805 chip of mainboard is in good
condition. Measure the central and the left
pins of the chip. Check if the mainboard is
properly connected.

Replace the mainboard


10.
Models with wired controller

Models with wireless remote controller

N/A

9 flashes of Timer light

Description: Fault with polarity of indoor unit (to be determined)

Check if the null wire and the live wire


of indoor unit are properly connected.

Check if the mainboard and the fan wire


are noticeably damage.

Its recommended to bring spare parts of


fan. Connect the fan to see if there is any
alarm. If yes, replace the mainboard. If no,
replace the fan.

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Commercial Air Conditioning


AU242FHA*A
1.Communication failure between indoor and outdoor units
Wired controller: E9; 4 flashes of TIMER lamp
Is indoor unit address
properly set? Without
repetition?

no

Reset address

yes
Are communication terminals of
indoor and outdoor units
securely connected?

no

Reconnect

yes
Is shielded wire
used for
communication?

Use shielded wire. Shield layer


should be grounded at single
point

no

yes
Are communication wire
and power cable set
separately?

no

wiring Separately

yes
Is there external signal
interference?

yes

Eliminate interference

no
Is indoor mainboard poorly
welded?

yes

Replace indoor PCB

no
Are communication resistance and
capacitor of indoor PCB correct? See
NOTE

no

Replace indoor PCB

yes
Check outdoor mainboard
0010450351. Make necessary
replacement

NOTE: 1. R49.R50 resistor in AS072-182FCBHA circuit and R40.R41


resistor in AE072-242FCBKA circuit have a resistance of 100 K
instead of 47K
. AS models and C28~C30 of AE models use 104
polyester resistors.

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Commercial Air Conditioning


2. Sensor failure

no

Is sensor properly connected?

reconnect

yes
Are resistance and
temperature characteristics of
sensor normal?

no

change sensor

yes
check if PCB is defective, if
yes,replace
3.EEPROM failure
start

Is EEPROM in mainboard
inversely connected or in
poor contact?

no

re-set
replace PCB

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Commercial Air Conditioning


4. Over current protection: 6 flashes of outdoor ALARM lamp
Is supply voltage good? Is
wire specification correct?

no

Modify power supply circuit

yes
Are connectors in
good condition?

no

check and reconnect

yes
check if running current is above 23A?

no

replace

yes
1. Is output voltage among U, V and W balanced?
2. Disconnect all terminals. Is resistance between P
and N; P and U, V, W; N and U, V, W acceptable?

no

Replace power module

yes
no

Is pressure acceptable?

yes

Is compressor in good
condition?

no

Check: 1. Is a valve in system close?


2. Is piping clogged;
3. Is system overfed; is there air in system;
4. (Cooling cycle) Is condenser dirty? Does outdoor fan motor run at
low speed or stop?
5. (Heating cycle) Is evaporator or filter dirty? Does indoor fan motor
run at low speed or stop?
6. Is ambient temperature too high? Is system overloaded?
Is compressor winding resistance
acceptable? Is it blocked?

yes
Is rectifier in good condition?
yes
Is electrolytic capacitor
for filtration in good
condition?

no 1. Check diode characteristics of rectifier+, AC; - AC


2. Measure voltage between P and N, which should
be 310VDC at 220VAC
no

Check capacitance and


conductivity and make
necessary replacement

yes
Check mainboard and make
necessary replacement

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Commercial Air Conditioning


5. IPM power module protection
9 flashes of outdoor ALARM light.
Possible causes: 1. Short-circuit or overcurrent
2.Four-way control supply (15VDC) is less than 13.5V.
3.Module is hot with a temperature higher than 145 C.
Are CN1 and CN2 in
mainboard in poor contact?

yes

Check and reconnect

no
Is 10-pin connector between IPM
and mainboard short-circuit or in
poor contact?

yes

Replace cable

no
Is output voltage of rectifier
acceptable (310VDC at 220V. Less
than 250V when running at high
frequency.)

no

Replace rectifier

yes
Check point: CN2 in mainboard.
Is four-way supply voltage less than
13.5V (normal value: 13.5-16.5VDC)

yes

Replace PCB

no
Is compressor in good condition?

no

Is compressor winding resistance


acceptable? Is it blocked?

yes
yes
Is power module too hot?

Is silica gel well distributed on radiation fins?

no
Is current up to
protection limit of
power module?

yes

1.Is voltage of supply circuit too low?


2.Is heat exchanger or indoor fan motor broken?
3.Is ambient temperature too high? Is system
overloaded?

no
1.Is output voltage among U, V and W balanced?
2.Disconnect all terminals. Is resistance between P
and N; P and U, V, W; N and U, V, W acceptable?

no

yes
Check mainboard and make
necessary replacement

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Replace power module

Commercial Air Conditioning


6. Discharging temperature protection
11 flashes of outdoor ALARM light; fault readout: 11
When is temperature protection activated: Temperature of
discharge line is above 115 C.
no

Are stop valves in gas pipe and liquid


pipe of outdoor unit open totally?

Open the stop valve

yes
Does EEV work properly during heating cycle?
Check 1) Connector 2) Winding resistance 3)
Valve 4) Mainboard
yes

no

Is actual discharging temperature detected


by thermometer too high?

no

Repair outdoor EEV

yes

Is discharging temperature
sensor in good condition?
yes

Does indoor fan work properly during heating


cycle? Does outdoor fan work properly during
cooling cycle?

no

replace PCB
Check fan motor and capacitor

yes
Is filter or heat exchanger dirty?

yes

cleaning

no
Measure balance pressure and running
pressure to see if the refrigerant is too much or
lack. Is there air in system? Is there a leak?

yes Conduct leak test.


Evacuate and recharge

no
Is piping twisted or deformed? Is piping
clogged with weld?

no

yes

Adjustment or
replacement

no
When TD is high, is refrigerant injection
circuit in good condition? Is injection
capillary in good condition?
no
1.Check coil and valve body of
electromagnetic valve.
2.Check injection capillary.

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Replace TD sensor

Commercial Air Conditioning


7. High pressure overhigh protection: 13 flashes of outdoor alarm lamp.
When high pressure switch is activated: Pressure is above 3.0 MPa.
Are connectors of CN16 pressure switch
in good condition?
yes
Is high pressure switch activated?

no

no

yes
Is pressure value detected by
pressure gage above 3MPa?

no

Check and reconnect

Firstly, check if high pressure switch circuit


has a problem, such as short-circuit,
damaged component. Replace mainboard
when necessary
Replace high side pressure switch

yes
Are stop valves in suction
pipe and liquid pipe of
outdoor unit open?

no
Open stop valve

yes
Is piping twisted or deformed?
no

yes

Repair or
replacement

no Check fan motor


if outdoor fan motor work properly during cooling
cycle? and if indoor fan motor and indoor EEV
or indoor EEV
work properly during heating cycle?
yes
yes
Is filter or heat exchanger dirty?
cleaning
no
Is system overfed? Is there air in system?
Is reading of discharging pipe pressure
guage oscillatory?
yes
Evacuate and recharge

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Commercial Air Conditioning


AU482FIA*A
1.Communication failure between indoor and outdoor units
Wired controller: E9; 4 flashes of TIMER lamp
Is indoor unit address
properly set? Without
repetition?

no

Reset address

yes
Are communication terminals of
indoor and outdoor units
securely connected?

no

Reconnect

yes
Is shielded wire
used for
communication?

Use shielded wire. Shield layer


should be grounded at single
point

no

yes
Are communication wire
and power cable set
separately?

no

wiring Separately

yes
Is there external signal
interference?

yes

Eliminate interference

no
Is indoor mainboard poorly
welded?

yes

Replace indoor PCB

no
Are communication resistance and
capacitor of indoor PCB correct? See
NOTE

no

Replace indoor PCB

yes
Check outdoor mainboard
0010450351. Make necessary
replacement

NOTE: 1. R49.R50 resistor in AS072-182FCBHA circuit and R40.R41


resistor in AE072-242FCBKA circuit have a resistance of 100 K
instead of 47K
. AS models and C28~C30 of AE models use 10 4
polyester resistors.

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Commercial Air Conditioning


2. Sensor failure
Is sensor properly connected?

no

reconnect

yes
Are resistance and
temperature characteristics of
sensor normal?

no

change sensor

yes
check if PCB is defective, if
yes,replace

3.EEPROM failure: outdoor displays 10


start

Is EEPROM in mainboard
inversely connected or in
poor contact?

no

re-set
replace PCB

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Commercial Air Conditioning


4. Over current protection: 6 flashes of outdoor ALARM lamp, fault readout: 6
Is supply voltage good? Is
wire specification correct?

no

Modify power supply circuit

yes
Are connectors in
good condition?

no

Check and reconnect

yes
no

Check if the compressor current


is over protection value: 30A

Is filter board in good


condition?

yes

Change PCB

no

yes
1. Is output voltage among U, V and
W balanced?
2. Disconnect all terminals. Is
resistance between P and N; P and
U, V, W; N and U, V, W acceptable?

Change filter board


no

Check: 1. Is a valve in system close?


2. Is piping clogged;
3. Is system overfed; is there air in system;
4. (Cooling cycle) Is condenser dirty? Does outdoor fan motor run at
low speed or stop?
5. (Heating cycle) Is evaporator or filter dirty? Does indoor fan motor
run at low speed or stop?
6. Is ambient temperature too high? Is system overloaded?

yes
Is pressure acceptable?

no

yes
no

Is compressor in good condition?


yes

yes
Is electrolytic capacitor
for filtration in good
condition?

Is compressor winding resistance


acceptable? Is it stuck?

no

Is rectifier in good condition?

no

Replace power module

1. Check diode characteristics of rectifier+, AC; - AC


2. Measure voltage between P and N, which should
be 310VDC at 220VAC

Check capacitance and


conductivity and make
necessary replacement

yes
Check mainboard and make
necessary replacement

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Commercial Air Conditioning


5. IPM power module protection
9 flashes of outdoor ALARM light, fault readout:9
Possible causes: 1. Short-circuit or overcurrent
2.Four-way control supply (15VDC) is less than 13.5V.
3.Module is hot with a temperature higher than 145 C.
Are connectors in low
voltage PCB in poor
contact?

yes

Check and reconnect

yes
Is 10-pin connector between IPM
and mainboard short-circuit or in
poor contact?

yes

Replace cable

no
Measure + and - terminals of
electrolytic capacitor. Is output voltage
of rectifier acceptable (310VDC at
220V.)

no

Replace rectifiter

yes
Check point: CN12 in mainboard.
Is four-way supply voltage less than
13.5V (normal value: 13.5-16.5VDC)

yes

Replace power board

no
no

if the compressor is normal

Is compressor winding resistance


acceptable? Is it stuck?

yes
Is power module too hot?

yes

Is silica gel well distributed on radiation fins?

no
Is current up to protection yes
limit of power module?

1.Is voltage of supply circuit too low?


2.Is heat exchanger or indoor fan motor broken?
3.Is ambient temperature too high? Is system
overloaded?

no
1.Is output voltage among U, V and W balanced?
2.Disconnect all terminals. Is resistance between P
and N; P and U, V, W; N and U, V, W acceptable?

no

Replace power module

yes
Check mainboard and make
necessary replacement

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Commercial Air Conditioning


6. Discharging temperature protection
11 flashes of outdoor ALARM light; fault readout: 11
When is temperature protection activated: Temperature of
discharge line is above 115 C.
no

Are stop valves in gas pipe and liquid


pipe of outdoor unit open totally?

Open the stop valve

yes
Does EEV work properly during heating cycle?
Check 1) Connector 2) Winding resistance 3)
Valve 4) Mainboard
yes
Is actual discharging temperature detected
by thermometer too high?

no
Repair outdoor EEV

no

yes

Is discharging temperature
sensor in good condition?
yes

Does indoor fan work properly during heating


cycle? Does outdoor fan work properly during
cooling cycle?

no

replace PCB
Check fan motor and capacitor

yes
Is filter or heat exchanger dirty?

yes

cleaning

no
Measure balance pressure and running
pressure to see if the refrigerant is too much or
lack. Is there air in system? Is there a leak?

yes Conduct leak test.


Evacuate and recharge

no
Is piping twisted or deformed? Is piping
clogged with weld?

no

yes

Adjustment or
replacement

no
When TD is high, is refrigerant injection
circuit in good condition? Is injection
capillary in good condition?
no
1.Check coil and valve body of
electromagnetic valve.
2.Check injection capillary.

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Replace TD sensor

Commercial Air Conditioning


7. High pressure overhigh protection: 13 flashes of outdoor alarm lamp.
When high pressure switch is activated: Pressure is above 3.0 MPa.
Are connectors of CN16 pressure switch
in good condition?

no

Check and reconnect

yes
Is high pressure switch activated?

no

replace PCB

yes
Is pressure value detected by
pressure gage above 3MPa?

no

Replace high side pressure switch

yes
Are stop valves in suction
pipe and liquid pipe of
outdoor unit open?

no
Open stop valve

yes
yes

Is piping twisted or deformed?


no

if outdoor fan motor work properly during cooling


cycle? and if indoor fan motor and indoor EEV
work properly during heating cycle?

Repair or
replacement
no Check fan motor
or indoor EEV

yes
yes
cleaning

Is filter or heat exchanger dirty?


no
Is system overfed? Is there air in system?
Is reading of discharging pipe pressure
guage oscillatory?
yes
Evacuate and recharge

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Commercial Air Conditioning


8. Low pressure too low protection
Low pressure is lower than 0.05MPa for 3 minutes; or lower than
0.05MPa for 30 seconds during halt time
no

Are connectors of pressure switch in good


condition?

Check and reconnect

yes
no

Is low side pressure switch activated?

Replace PCB

yes
Is pressure valve detected by
pressure guage lower than
0.05MPa?

no

Replace low pressure switch

yes
If outdoor stop valves of gas pipe
and liquid pipe are open totally

no

Open stop valve

yes
Is piping twisted or deformed?

no

Adjust and maintain

no
Do outdoor fan and PMV work
properly during cooling cycle? Do
indoor fan and EEV work
properly during heating cycle?

no

Repair fan motor and EEV

yes
If the filter and heat exchanger
are dirty

yes

Cleaning

yes
If refrigerant circuit is leak? or
lack of refrigerant?
yes
Check leakage point, evacuate
and recharge

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Commercial Air Conditioning


9. Fault in built-in overload protection of compressor
Normally closed; open in the event of a fault.
Fault readout: 8; 8 flashes of ALARM light
Is CN14 in power supply
drive properly connected?

no

reconnect

yes
Is overload protector
open-circuit?

no

yes

Is resistance of
compressor winding
acceptable?

no

Check power power


source board to see if
the 10th pin of CN13
has low level. If not,
replace it.

Replace compressor

yes
If compressor current and discharge
pressure are acceptable, the problem
is not related to refrigeration system.
Check if piping is clogged, ambient
temperature is high or heat
exchanger is soiled

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Commercial Air Conditioning


10. Current transducer failure
Display 7, ALARM lamp flashes 7 times
check if the wiring is
correct according to
wiring diagram

no

reconnect

yes
if compressor is
running?

Is rectifier in good condition? Is AC


contactor activated? Is contact
good? Is power module in good
condition?

no

yes
Is compressor current
acceptable? Is DC voltage
between both ends of CN4
acceptable?

no

Is connection between
filter board CN1 and
mainboard CN4 normal?

yes
Check connection of mainboard
CN4 and make necessary
replacement

yes
Replace filter

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no

reconnect

Commercial Air Conditioning


AU48NFIA*A
1.Communication failure
Note: For outdoor units before December 2004, in the event of 3 IPM or high current
faults, outdoor unit will stop signal transmission to indoor unit. Indoor unit will display
communication fault.
Normally, testing board will indicate number of indoor units. The number is fixed.
Wired controller display: E9; 4 flashes of indoor TIMER light of models with remote
control
Is number of indoor units
indicated by testing board
correct? Changeable?
yes

yes

Is indoor unit address


properly set? Without
repetition?

no

Communication normal

Reset address

yes
Are communication terminals of
indoor and outdoor units
securely connected?

no

Reconnect

yes
Is shielded wire
used for
communication?

Use shielded wire. Shield layer


should be grounded at single
point

no

yes
Are communication wire
and power cable set
separately?

no

wiring Separately

yes
Is there external signal
interference?

yes

Eliminate interference

no
Is indoor mainboard poorly
welded?

yes

Replace indoor PCB

no
Are communication resistance and
capacitor of indoor PCB correct? See
NOTE

no

Replace indoor PCB

yes
Check outdoor mainboard. Make
necessary replacement

NOTE: 1. R49.R50 resistor in AS072-182FCBHA circuit and R40.R41


resistor in AE072-242FCBKA circuit have a resistance of 100 K
instead of 47K
. AS models and C28~C30 of AE models use 104
polyester resistors.

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Commercial Air Conditioning


2.Sensor failure
Are connectors of sensor properly
connected?

no

Reconnect

yes
Are resistance and temperature
characteristics of sensor
acceptable?

no

Replace sensor

yes
Check PCB and replace

3.EEPROM failure
no

Is CPU chip installed firmly?

Reinstall in right direction

yes
Is fault corrected after
JP301 is reset?

yes

Normal

no
If chip is broken?

yes
Replace chip

no
Is it normal after replacing chip?
no
Check PCB and replace

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Commercial Air Conditioning


4. Over current protection: outdoor LED302 flashes 6 times
Is supply voltage good?
Lack of phase?

no

Modify power supply circuit

yes
Are connectors in
good condition?

no

Check and reconnect

yes
Is actual compressor current detected
by ammeter or test board (0010451601)
above protection limit 16.9A?

no

Wrong report. Replace


0010451971 or 0010451530

yes
1. Is output voltage among U, V and
W balanced?
2. Disconnect all terminals. Is
resistance between P and N; P and
U, V, W; N and U, V, W acceptable?

no

Check: 1. Is a valve in system close?


2. Is piping clogged;
3. Is system overfed; is there air in system;
4. (Cooling cycle) Is condenser dirty? Does outdoor fan motor run at
low speed or stop?
5. (Heating cycle) Is evaporator or filter dirty? Does indoor fan motor
run at low speed or stop?

yes
Is pressure acceptable?

no

yes
no

Is compressor in good condition?


yes

Is 3-phase rectifier in good


condition?

no

Replace power module

Is compressor winding resistance


acceptable? Is it stuck?
1.Check if resistance between rectifier+, L1L2L3; and - L1L2L3
complies with diode characteristics.
2. Measure + and - terminals of CN201. Measure voltage between P
and N, which should be 530VDC at 380VAC

yes
Is electrolytic capacitor
for filtration in good
condition?

no

Check capacitance and


conductivity and make
necessary replacement

yes
Check mainboard and make
necessary replacement

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Commercial Air Conditioning


5. IPM power module protection
9 flashes of outdoor LED302 light.
Possible causes: 1. Short-circuit or overcurrent
2. Control supply is less than 13.5V.
3.Module is hot with a temperature higher than 145 C
Are connectors in light
current board in poor
contact?

yes

Check and reconnect

yes
Is 9-pin connector between IPM
and low voltage board short-circuit
or in poor contact?

yes

Replace cable

no
Check point: + and - pins of CN201 in
power source board. Is output voltage
of rectifier acceptable (530VDC at
380V)

no

Replace rectifiter

yes
Check point: CN12 in mainboard.
Is four-way supply voltage less than
13.5V (normal value: 13.5-16.5VDC)

yes

Replace power board

no
if the compressor is normal no

Is compressor winding resistance


acceptable? Is it stuck?

yes
Is power module too hot?

yes

Is silica gel well distributed on radiation fins?

no
Is current up to protection yes
limit of power module?

1.Is voltage of supply circuit too low?


2.Is heat exchanger or indoor fan motor broken?
3.Is ambient temperature too high? Is system
overloaded?

no
1.Is output voltage among U, V and W balanced?
2.Disconnect all terminals. Is resistance between P
and N; P and U, V, W; N and U, V, W acceptable?

no

Replace power module

yes
Is there any damaged component
in power module driver?

no

Replace power module driving board

yes
Check low voltage and make
necessary replacement

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Commercial Air Conditioning


6. Discharging temperature protection
11 flashes of outdoor LED302
When is temperature protection activated: Temperature of
discharge line is above 115 C
no

Are stop valves in gas pipe and liquid


pipe of outdoor unit open totally?

Open the stop valve

yes
Does EEV work properly during heating cycle?
Check 1) Connector 2) Winding resistance 3)
Valve 4) Mainboard

no

Repair outdoor EEV

yes
Is actual discharging temperature detected
by thermometer too high?

no

Is discharging temperature
sensor in good condition?

yes

yes

Does indoor fan work properly during heating


cycle? Does outdoor fan work properly during
cooling cycle?

no

replace PCB
Check fan motor and capacitor

yes
Is filter or heat exchanger dirty?

yes

cleaning

no
Measure balance pressure and running
pressure to see if the refrigerant is too much or
lack. Is there air in system? Is there a leak?

yes Conduct leak test.


Evacuate and recharge

no
Is piping twisted or deformed? Is piping
clogged with weld?

no

yes

no
When TD is high, if SV2 by pass circuit
can work normally
no
Check coil and valve body of
electromagnetic valve.

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Adjustment or
replacement

Replace TD sensor

Commercial Air Conditioning


7. High pressure overhigh protection: 12 flashes of outdoor LED302
When is high pressure switch activated: Pressure is above 3.0 MPa.
Are connectors of CN318 pressure
switch in good condition?

no

Check and reconnect

yes
Is high pressure switch activated?

no

replace PCB

yes
Is pressure value detected by
pressure gage above 3MPa?

no

Replace high pressure switch

yes
Are stop valves in suction
pipe and liquid pipe of
outdoor unit open?

no
Open stop valve

yes
yes

Is piping twisted or deformed?


no

Repair or
replacement

if outdoor fan motor work properly during cooling


cycle? and if indoor fan motor and indoor EEV
work properly during heating cycle?

no Check fan motor


or indoor EEV

yes
yes
Is filter or heat exchanger dirty?

cleaning

no
Is system overfed? Is there air in system?
Is reading of discharging pipe pressure
guage oscillatory?
yes
Evacuate and recharge

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Commercial Air Conditioning


8. Low pressure too low protection
Outdoor LED flashes 15 times. Low pressure is lower than 0.05MPa for 3
minutes; or lower than 0.05MPa for 30 seconds during halt time
no

Are connectors of CN317 pressure switch


in good condition?

Check and reconnect

yes
no

Is low side pressure switch activated?

Replace PCB

yes
Is pressure valve detected by
pressure guage lower than
0.05MPa?

no

Replace low pressure switch

yes
If outdoor stop valves of gas pipe
and liquid pipe are open totally

no

Open stop valve

yes
Is piping twisted or deformed?

no

Adjust and maintain

no
Do outdoor fan and PMV work
properly during cooling cycle? Do
indoor fan and EEV work
properly during heating cycle?

no

Repair fan motor and EEV

yes
If the filter and heat exchanger
are dirty

yes

Cleaning

yes
If refrigerant circuit is leak? or
lack of refrigerant?
yes
Check leakage point, evacuate
and recharge

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