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Flash Indoor ambient Cool/Dry: indoor fan operates, 1. Temperature sensor is not well connected;
once temperature while compressor and outdoor fan 2. Temperature sensor is damaged
sensor is open/ stops operation; (refer to Page 33 “Table 1”)
short-circuited Heat: all loads stops operation. 3. Main board of indoor unit is damaged.
Flash Indoor Cool/Dry: indoor fan operates, 1. Temperature sensor is not well connected;
twice evaporator while compressor and outdoor fan 2. Temperature sensor is damaged
temperature stops operation; (refer to Page 33 “Table 2”)
sensor is open/ Heat: all loads stops operation. 3. Main board of indoor unit is damaged.
short-circuited
Flash No feedback The complete unit stops operation 1. Is the fan blocked?
11 from indoor 2. Is the motor terminal loose?
times unit’s motor 3. Is the connection wire of motor damaged?
4. Is the motor damaged?
5. Is the main board of indoor unit damaged?
Indoor unit and Heat: compressor, outdoor unit Capacity of indoor unit and outdoor unit can’t be matched.
outdoor can be and indoor fan stops operation.
matched with
each other
Malfunction of Heat: all loads are stopped; Jumper cap of outdoor unit hasn’t been installed.
jumper cap of other modes: outdoor unit stops
outdoor unit operation.
Flash Gas valve 1. Temperature sensor is not well connected or damaged; (refer
22 temperature to Page 33 “Table 2”)
times sensor is ON / 2. The wire of temperature sensor is damaged, causing short
short-circuited circuit to copper pipe or outer casing;
3. Main board of outdoor unit is damaged.
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Display method of indoor unit
Indicator display Malfunction
Error AC status Possible causes
Power Cool Heat
name
code
indicator indicator indicator
Flash Liquid valve 1. Temperature sensor is not well connected or damaged; (refer
19 temperature to Page 33 “Table 2”)
times sensor is ON / 2. The wire of temperature sensor is damaged, causing short
short-circuited circuit to copper pipe or outer casing;
3. Main board of outdoor unit is damaged.
Flash High pressure Cool/Dry: all loads stops 1. Heat exchange of outdoor unit is too dirty, or it blocked the
once protection of operation except indoor fan; air inlet/outlet;
system Heat: all loads stops operation. 2. Ambient temperature is too high;
3. Is power voltage normal; (three-phase unit)
4. Refrigerant is too much.
5. Wiring of high pressure switch is loose or high pressure
switch is damaged;
6. The internal system is blocked; (dirt blockage, ice blockage,
oil blockage, angle valve is not completely opened)
7. Main board of outdoor unit is damaged;
Flash 3 Low pressure/ Cool: compressor, outdoor fan 1. Low pressure switch is damaged;
times low system and indoor fan stop operation; 2. Refrigerant inside the system is insufficient.
pressure Heat: compressor and outdoor
protection/ fan stop operation at first. About
compressor 1min later, indoor fan stops
low pressure operation; 2mins later, the 4-way
protection valve stop operation.
Flash 4 High discharge Cool/Dry: compressor and See Page 13 “Overload protection of compressor , High
times temperature outdoor fan stops operation, while discharge temperature protection of compressor”
protection of indoor fan operates; Fixed speed unit:
compressor Heat: all loads stops operation. 1. System abnormality; (e.g.: blockage)
2. Rotate speed of outdoor motor is abnormal; (cooling)
3. Outdoor air inlet is abnormal; (cooling)
4. System is normal, but the resistance of compressor
exhausting temperature sensor is abnormal or poorly
connected.
Flash 5 AC overcurrent Cool/Dry: compressor and 1. Power voltage is unstable;
times protection outdoor fan stops operation, while 2. Power voltage is too low;
indoor fan operates; 3. System load is too high, which leads to high current;
Heat: all loads stops operation. 4. Heat exchange of indoor unit is too dirty, or it blocked the air
inlet/outlet;
5. Fan motor operation is abnormal; the fan speed is too low or
not functioning;
6. Compressor is blocked;
7. The internal system is blocked; (dirt blockage, ice blockage,
oil blockage, angle valve is not completely opened)
8. Main board of outdoor unit is damaged.
See Page 24 “AC overcurrent protection”
Flash 7 Mode shock/ Load of indoor unit stops Malfunction of one-to-more system; there may be two indoor
times sysmte mode operation (indoor fan, E-heater, units which has set the shock mode, such as one is cooling
shock swing) and the other is heating.
Flash 8 High Cool: compressor stops operation See Page 17 “High temperature prevention protection; high
times temperature while indoor fan operates; power; system isabnormal”
prevention Heat: all loads stops operation.
protection
Flash Malfunction of Cool/Dry: compressor stops Main board of outdoor unit is damaged.
15 EEPROM operation, while indoor fan
times operates;
Heat: all loads stops operation.
Flash Flash Refrigerant- Cool/Dry: compressor and Refrigerant recovery. The maintenance personnel operate it
once once recovery mode outdoor fan stops operation, while when he is maintaining the unit.
indoor fan operates.
Flash 3 Outdoor Cool/Dry: compressor and 1. Temperature sensor is not connected well or damaged; (refer
times ambient outdoor fan stop operation, while to Page 33 “Table 1”)
temperature indoor fan operates; 2.Temperature sensor wire of outdoor unit is damaged; short
is open/short- Heat: all loads stops operation. circuit between the temperature sensor and copper pipe or
circuited outer case
3.Main board of outdoor unit is damaged;
Flash 4 Outdoor Cool/Dry: compressor and 1. Temperature sensor is not connected well or damaged; (refer
times condenser outdoor fan stop operation, while to Page 33 “Table 2”)
temperature indoor fan operates; 2. Temperature sensor wire of outdoor unit is damaged; short
sensor is open/ Heat: after operating for 3mins, circuit between the temperature sensor and copper pipe or
short-circuited all loads stops operation. outer case;
3. Main board of outdoor unit is damaged.
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Display method of indoor unit
Indicator display Malfunction
Error AC status Possible causes
Power Cool Heat
name
code
indicator indicator indicator
Flash 5 Outdoor air Complete unit stops operation; 1. The exhaust temperature sensor is not connected well or
times discharge motor of sliding door is cut off damaged. (refer to Page 33 “Table 3”)
temperature power. 2.Temperature sensor wire of outdoor unit is damaged; short
is open/short- circuit between the temperature sensor and copper pipe or
circuited outer case
3.Main board of outdoor unit is damaged;
Malfunction of Cool/Dry: compressor stops 1. The sliding door is blocked;
micro switch operation, while indoor fan 2. Malfunction of the photoelectric inspection panel of sliding
operates; door;
Heat: all loads stops operation.
Flash 4 System is Cool/Dry: all loads stops See Page 17 “High temperature prevention protection; high
times abnormal operation except indoor fan; power; system isabnormal”
Heat: all loads stops operation.
Flash 7 Desynchronizing of Cool/Dry: compressor stops See “Page 19 “Desynchronization diagnosis for compressor”
times compressor operation, while indoor fan
operates; Heat: all loads stops
operation.
Flash 6 PFC protection Cool/Dry: compressor stops 1. The power grid quality is bad; AC input voltage fluctuates
times operation, while indoor fan sharply;
operates; Heat: all loads stops 2. Power plug of air conditioner or wiring board or reactor is not
operation. connected reliably;
3. Indoor and outdoor heat exchanger is too dirty, or air inlet/
outlet is blocked;
4. Main board of outdoor unit is damaged.
Flash Demagnetization Cool: compressor and outdoor fan 1. The main board of outdoor unit is damaged;
14 protection of stop operation; Heat: compressor 2. Compressor is damaged;
times compressor and outdoor fan stop operation at
first; about 1min later, indoor fan
stops operation.
Communication Normal operation 1. Poor connection between the indoor unit and the inspection
malfunction board.
between indoor 2.The main board of indoor unit is damaged;
unit and inspection 3. The inspection board is damaged;
board
Malfunction of Compressor, outdoor fan and The inspection board is damaged.
humidity sensor indoor fan stop operation;
High power Cool: compressor and outdoor See Page 17 “High temperature prevention protection; high
protection fan stops operation, while indoor power; system isabnormal”
fan operates.
Flash Start-up failed Cool/Dry: compressor stops, See Page 20 “Malfunction diagnosis for failure startup”
11 while indoor fan operates; Heat:
times all loads stops operation.
Lost phase Cool: compressor and outdoor fan 1. The main board of outdoor unit is damaged;
stop operation; Heat: compressor 2. The compressor is damaged;
and outdoor fan stop operation at 3. The connection wire of compressor is not connected well.
first; about 1min later, indoor fan
stops operation.
Undefined Cool: compressor and outdoor 1. Outdoor ambient temperature exceeds the operation range
outdoor unit fan stops operation, while indoor of unit (eg: less than-20oC or more than 60oC for cooling; more
error fan operates; Heat: compressor, than 30oC for heating);
outdoor fan and indoor fan stop 2. Are wires of compressor not connected tightly?
operation. 3. Failure startup of compressor?
4. Is compressor damaged?
5. Is main board damaged?
Flash Over-phase Cool/Dry: compressor stops See “Page 13 “Overload protection of compressor , High
15 current operation, while indoor fan discharge temperature protection of compressor”
times protection of operates; Heat: all loads stops
compressor operation.
Flash Communication Cool: compressor and outdoor 1. The drive board is damaged;
16 malfunction fan stops operation; Heat: 2. The main board of outdoor unit is damaged;
times between the compressor and outdoor fan stop 3. The drive board and the main board is not connected well.
drive board and at first; about 1min later, indoor
the main board fan stops operation;
Flash Circuit Cool/Dry: compressor stops Replace outdoor control board
18 malfunction operation, while indoor fan
times of module operates; Heat: all loads stops
temperature operation.
sensor
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Display method of indoor unit
Indicator display Malfunction
Error AC status Possible causes
Power Cool Heat
name
code
indicator indicator indicator
Flash Module Cool: compressor stops 1. Air inlet / air outlet of outdoor unit are blocked by filth or dirt;
19 overheating operation, while indoor fan 2. Condenser of outdoor unit is blocked by filth or dirt;
times protection operates; Heat: all loads stops 3. IPM screw of main board is not tightened;
operation. 4. Main board of outdoor unit is damaged;
Malfunction Cool: compressor, outdoor fan 1. The ambient temperature sensor of the drive board is not
of ambient and indoor fan stop operation; connected well;
temperature sensor Heat: compressor and outdoor 2. Malfunction of the ambient temperature sensor of drive
of drive board fan stop operation at first; about board.
1min later, indoor fan stops
operation.
Flash DC bus voltage is Cool/Dry: compressor stops 1. Measure the voltage between position L and position N on
11 too high operation, while indoor fan the wiring board (XT). If it’s higher than 265 VAC, please turn
times operates; Heat: all loads stops on the unit until the power voltage is decreased to the normal
operation. range;
2. If the AC input is normal, please replace the outdoor control
board.
Flash DC bus voltage Cool/Dry: compressor stops 1. Measure the voltage between position L and position N on
21 is too low operation, while indoor fan the wiring board (XT). If it’s lower than 150 VAC, please turn
times operates; Heat: all loads stops on the unit until the power voltage is increased to the normal
operation. range;
2. If the AC input is normal, please replace the outdoor control
board.
Flash Charging Cool/Dry: compressor stops See “Page 21 “Charging malfunction of capacitor”
17 malfunction of operation, while indoor fan
times capacitor operates; Heat: all loads stops
operation.
Malfunction of RF Cool: compressor and outdoor fan 1. The connection wire of RF module is not connected well.
module stop operation; Heat: compressor 2. Malfunction of RF module;
and outdoor fan stop operation at
first; about 1min later, indoor fan
stops operation.
Flash Phase current Cool: compressor and outdoor The control board is damaged
13 detection circuit fan stops operation, while indoor
times malfunction of fan operates; Heat: compressor,
outdoor fan and indoor fan stops
operation.
Flash Lost phase Cool: compressor and outdoor fan 1. The main board of outdoor unit is damaged;
12 protection of stop operation; Heat: compressor 2. The compressor is damaged;
times compressor and outdoor fan stop operation at 3. The connection wire of compressor is not connected well.
first; about 1min later, indoor fan
stops operation.
Current Cool: compressor and outdoor 1. Is the complete unit lacking of refrigerant?
detection fan stops operation, while indoor 2. There’s malfunction for the circuit of control board of outdoor
malfunction of fan operates; Heat: compressor, unit. Replace the control board of outdoor unit.
unit outdoor fan and indoor fan stops
operation.
4-way valve is This malfunction occurs when 1. Power voltage is lower than AC175V;
abnormal the unit is heating. All loads stops 2. Wiring terminal of 4-way valve is loose or broken;
operation. 3. 4-way valve is damaged. Replace the 4-way valve.
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Display method of indoor unit
Indicator display Malfunction
Error AC status Possible causes
Power Cool Heat
name
code
indicator indicator indicator
Evaporator Not error code, it is the status code in cooling process
anti-freezing
protection
Anti cold air Not error code, it is the status code in heating process
protection
Flash Defrosting Not error code, it is the status code in heating process
once/
10s
Note:
1. As for the models with “ ” display, when there’s malfunction, the dual-8 nixie tube displays the error code, while the
indicator may not flash.
2. The AC status may be different for different models. Please refer to the corresponding manual for the model.
Applicable model: window type, TTW, PTAC, portable type and recreational vehicle AC
Display method of indoor
unit
Indicator Malfunction
display AC status Possible causes
Error name
code Status
Heat
LED
indicator
(PTAC)
Jumper cap All loads stop 1. Jumper cap is not installed in control panel;
error 2. Poor contact of jumper cap or jumper cap is damaged;
3. The tested circuit of jumper cap on control panel is abnormal.
Indoor ambient Cool, fan and dry: 1. Temperature sensor is not well connected;
temperature compressor and outdoor fan stops 2. The connection wire is short circuit or open circuit, and the
sensor is short- operation, while indoor fan operates; temperature sensor is damaged. (refer to Page 33 “Table 1”)
circuited Heating: All loads stop.
Indoor tube Cool, fan and dry: 1. Temperature sensor is not well connected;
temperature compressor and outdoor fan stops 2. The connection wire is short circuit or open circuit, and the
sensor is short- operation, while indoor fan operates; temperature sensor is damaged. (refer to Page 33 “Table 2”)
circuited Heating: All loads stop.
Outdoor Cool, fan and dry: 1. Temperature sensor is not well connected;
ambient compressor and outdoor fan stops 2. The connection wire is short circuit or open circuit, and the
temperature operation, while indoor fan operates; temperature sensor is damaged. (refer to Page 33 “Table 1”)
sensor is short- Heating: All loads stop.
circuited
Outdoor tube Cool, fan and dry: 1. Temperature sensor is not well connected;
temperature compressor and outdoor fan stops 2. The connection wire is short circuit or open circuit, and the
sensor is short- operation, while indoor fan operates; temperature sensor is damaged. (refer to Page 33 “Table 2”)
circuited Heating: All loads stop.
Temperature Cool, fan and dry: 1. Temperature sensor is not well connected;
sensor of air compressor and outdoor fan stops 2. The connection wire is short circuit or open circuit, and the
outlet is short- operation, while indoor fan operates; temperature sensor is damaged. (refer to Page 33 “Table 1”)
circuited Heating: All loads stop.
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Display method of indoor
unit
Indicator Malfunction
display AC status Possible causes
Error name
code Status
Heat
LED
indicator
(PTAC)
Lacking fluorine Cool and dry: 1. Heat exchanger is too dirty/blocks the air inlet/outlet;
protection compressor and outdoor fan stops 2. Compressor operation is abnormal, strange noise or leakage
operation, while indoor fan operates; occurs. Temperature of outer casing is too high;
3. The internal system is blocked (dirt blockage, ice blockage, oil
blockage and the 4-way valve is not completely opened);
4. The pipeline is fractured or rusted, and the refrigerant is leaked.
Compressor is Cool and dry: 1. Heat exchanger is too dirty/blocks the air inlet/outlet;
overloaded compressor and outdoor fan stops 2. The rotate speed of fan is abnormal, rotate speed is too low or the
operation, while indoor fan operates; fan is not functioning;
3. Compressor operation is abnormal;
4. The internal system is blocked;
5. Refrigerant leakage, resulting in overheating protection of
compressor;
6. Applied in poor condition of high temperature and high humidity.
See Page 14 “Overload protection (window type, TTW, PTAC,
portable type, recreational vehicle AC and dehumidifier”)
Overload Cool and dry: 1. Operation environment is bad; (Applied in poor condition of high
compressor and outdoor fan stops temperature and high humidity)
operation, while indoor fan operates; 2. Heat exchanger is too dirty/blocks the air inlet/outlet;
3. The rotate speed of fan is abnormal, rotate speed is too low or the
fan is not functioning;
4. Compressor operation is abnormal;
5. The internal system is blocked;
6. If the outer tube temperature sensor on main board normal.
See Page 18 “Overload”
WiFi Load operation is normal, the APP 1. The connection between the indoor unit and detection plate is poor;
communication cannot control the air conditioner 2. The inspection board is damaged;
error normally 3. Main board of the indoor unit is damaged.
Flash 9 Wrong hint on wired The unit will judge operation according to Wired controller wiring is wrong
times controller wiring the signal of wired controller
Flash 6 High temperature Compressor stops operation, while the Not error code, it is the status code in cooling process
times protection of indoor fan operates, and the outdoor fan
outdoor condenser will be ON/OFF depends on the tube
temperature of condenser.
Flash 5 Anti-freezing Compressor and outdoor fan stops Not error code, it is the status code in cooling process
times protection of operation, while the indoor fan operates
evaporator
Flash 8 High temperature Compressor and outdoor fan will be ON/ Not error code, it is the status code in heating process
times protection of OFF depends on the tube temperature
evaporator of evaporator, while the indoor fan will
operate.
Start electrical heating;
Flash 7 Frost prevention Compressor and outdoor fan stops Not error code, it is the status code in heating process
times (heat pump) operation, while the indoor fan will
operate.
Start electrical heating;
Defrosting Under heating mode, the unit will stop Not error code, it is the status code in heating process
protection operation, while the compressor will
operate normally
Flash
once /
10S
Full water All loads stop operation 1. The structure of water tank is abnormal;
protection 2. Component on liquid level switch is abnormal;
See Page 31 “Troubleshooting on full water protection”
Low voltage All loads stop operation 1. Voltage of the unit is less than 184V;
protection 2. The detected circuit is damaged.
Note:
The AC status may be different for different models. Please refer to the corresponding manual for the model.
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Display method of
indoor unit
Indicator Malfunction name Operation status Possible causes
Error display
code Full water
LED
Temperature and humidity sensor All loads stop Temperature sensor is not well connected or is damaged (refer to
Temperature sensor is open/ Page 34 “Table 4”)
short-circuited
Indoor evaporator temperature All loads stop Temperature sensor is not well connected or is damaged (refer to
sensor is open/ short-circuited Page 33 “Table 2”)
Discharge temperature sensor All loads stop Temperature sensor is not well connected or is damaged (refer to
of compressor is open/ short- Page 33 “Table 3”)
circuited
Temperature and humidity sensor All loads stop Humidity sensor is polluted by foreign matter, which leads to short
Humidity temperature sensor is circuit or soaking
short-circuited
Temperature and humidity sensor Temperature and humidity sensor is not well connected or is
Communication error damaged
Compressor stops operation, 1. Heat exchanger is too dirty/blocks the air inlet/outlet;
and the fan stops operation 2. Compressor operation is abnormal, strange noise or leakage
after 30S occurs. Temperature of outer casing is too high;
3. The internal system is blocked (dirt blockage and ice blockage);
4. The pipeline is fractured or rusted, and the refrigerant is leaked.
Flash Full water protection Compressor stops operation, The structure of water tank is abnormal, or component on liquid
and the fan stops operation level switch is abnormal;
after 3min See Page 31 “Troubleshooting on full water protection”
Overload protection Compressor stops operation, 1. Heat exchanger is too dirty/blocks the air inlet/outlet;
and the fan stops operation 2. The rotate speed of motor is abnormal, rotate speed is too low
after 30S or the fan is not operating;
3. Compressor operation is abnormal; strange noise or leakage
occurs. Temperature of outer casing is too high;
4. The internal system is blocked (dirt blockage and ice blockage);
5. Pipeline is fractured or rusted, refrigerant is leaking;
6. Applied in poor condition of high temperature and high humidity.
7. Main board is damaged.
Water pump error Compressor and water pump Water pump is damaged or component on liquid level switch is
stops operation, the fan stops abnormal
after 3min See Page 32 “Water pump protection error”
Discharge temperature protection Compressor stops operation, 1. Heat exchanger is too dirty/blocks the air inlet/outlet;
and the fan stops operation 2. The rotate speed of motor is abnormal, rotate speed is too low
after 30S or the fan is not operating;
3. Compressor operation is abnormal; strange noise or leakage
occurs. Temperature of outer casing is too high;
4. The internal system is blocked (dirt blockage and ice blockage);
5. Pipeline is fractured or rusted, refrigerant is leaking;
6. Applied in poor condition of high temperature and high humidity.
7. Main board is damaged.
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Flow Chart of Troubleshooting for Main Malfunctions
Y Eliminate
N
malfunction
N Eliminate Y
N
malfunction
Eliminate Y
malfunction
Y
End
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2. Communication malfunction
2.1 Communication error of indoor and outdoor unit
Main check points:
(1) Connection wire between indoor unit and outdoor unit
(2) Wiring inside the unit
(3) Communication circuit of control board of indoor unit
(4) Communication circuit of control board of outdoor unit
Start
N Eliminate
malfunction
N
Replace the control board
of indoor unit.
Y Y
End
Note: method for checking the communication circuit of inverter split type and floor standing unit: cut off the
communication wires of indoor/outdoor unit, and then measure the voltage between COM and N of the control board
of outdoor unit (DC notch, about 56V)
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2.2 Communication error between wired controller and indoor unit
Main check points:
(1) Connection wire of wired controller
(2) Wiring terminal
(3) Wired controller
(4) Main board of indoor unit
Start
N
Eliminate
malfunction
Replace the
wired controller
Y
Eliminate Y
malfunction
End
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3. IPM protection , over-phase current of compressor
Main check points:
(1) compressor COMP terminal (2) power supply voltage (3) compressor
(4) charging amount of refrigerant (5) air inlet and air outlet of indoor/outdoor unit
NOTE:The control board as below means the control board of outdoor unit.
Y
Connect the compressor wires Check whether the
correctly according to the electric Y compressor wire (UVW) is connected
Measure the voltage of terminal wiring diagram, and then put and the connection sequence
L and terminal N of wiring board through the power and then turn is correct.
with AC voltmeter. on the unit
N
Is the resistance
more than 500M
Correct them basing on
Are there abnormal the Service Manual and
N
circumstances described Y then put through the
as above? power and then turn on
the unit. N Replace the compressor
N
Y
Y
Replace the control Y
board
End
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4. Overload protection of compressor , high discharge temperature
protection of compressor
4.1 Overload protection of compressor, high discharge temperature protection of
compressor (split type and floor standing unit)
Main check points:
(1) electronic expansion valve (2) expansion valve terminal
(3) charging amount of refrigerant (4) overload protector
NOTE:The control board as below means the control board of outdoor unit.
Eliminate malfunction Y
Eliminate malfunction Y
End
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4.2 Overload protection (window type, TTW, PTAC, portable type, recreational vehicle AC and
dehumidifier)
Main check points:
(1) Compressor (2) Refrigerant
(3) Whether the air inlet/outlet, heat exchanger and internal system is dirty and blocked
(4) Fan (5) Main board
Start
Eliminate
malfunction
Eliminate
malfunction
Eliminate
malfunction
Eliminate
malfunction
Eliminate
malfunction
End
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5.Troubleshooting for temperature sensor , , , ,
Troubleshooting for Temperature and humidity sensor ,
5.1Temperature sensor error
Main check points:
(1) connection terminal (2) temperature sensor (3) main board
Start
Eliminate
the malfunction
Eliminate
the malfunction
Eliminate
the malfunction
End
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5.2 Malfunction of temperature and humidity sensor (dehumidifier)
Main check points:
(1) connection terminal (2) inspection board (3) control board
Start
Check if the
connection terminal between the Insert the inspection
Y
inspection board and control board board
is loose or not connected
well
N
Eliminate Y
N malfunction
Check whether
there is short circuit caused by the Y Put the elements
tripped-over elements on the uprightly
control board
N N
Eliminate Y
malfunction
Replace the inspection
board with the same model
Eliminate Y
malfunction
End
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6.High temperature prevention protection ; high power ; system is
abnormal
6.1 High temperature, overload, high power and abnormal system
Main check points:
(1) outdoor temperature (2) fan (3)air inlet and air outlet of indoor/outdoor unit
NOTE:The control board as below means the control board of outdoor unit.
Overload protection,
high temperature
prevention protection
End
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6.2 Overload (window type, TTW, PTAC, portable type and recreational vehicle AC)
Main check points:
(1) compressor (2) refrigerant (3) air inlet/outlet, heat exchanger and internal system is dirty and blocked
(4) fan (5) operation environment
Start
N
N Eliminate malfunction? Y
N
N Eliminate malfunction? Y
Is the internal system If the capillary keeps defrosting, replace the capillary
blocked (dirt blockage, ice blockage, component, conduct vacuuming and perfusion; if the 4-way
oil blockage, the 4-way valve is not Y valve conducting heating with heat pump has no reversing,
completely opened)? then replace the solenoid valve or 4-way valve
N
N
Eliminate malfunction? Y
Is the temperature
sensor of outer tube on the main N Replace the temperature sensor
board normal?
Y
N Eliminate malfunction? Y
End
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7.Desynchronization diagnosis for compressor
Main check point:
(1) system pressure (2) power supply voltage
NOTE:The control board as below means the control board of outdoor unit.
N
Check whether the fan
Does the outdoor fan operate N terminal OFAN is Replace the fan
Check whether the compressor capacity C1.
has stopped operation for more normally? connected well.
than 3mins.
Y
Y
Improve the radiation of the Replace the outdoor fan
Is the radiation for the unit Y unit (such as clean the heat
Check whether not good? exchanger, strengthen the
the compressor wire (UVW) is ventilation, etc.) .
connected well and the connection N
sequence is the clockwise
direction. Turn on the unit when the
N Is the input voltage of the N power has resumed to the
Y unit normal? normal range.
Connect the wires
Y
Replace the control board
Charge the refrigerant
Is the refrigerant too much? Y according the Service
Manual.
Y Eliminate N
malfunction
End
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8.Malfunction diagnosis for failure startup
Main check points:
(1) compressor wire (2) compressor (3) charging amount of refrigerant
NOTE:The control board as below means the control board of outdoor unit.
Put through the
power and turn on
the unit
Y
Does the unit started Y
up normally?
Check whether the charging
amount of refrigerant is too much. N
N
Charge the refrigerant according to
the Service Manual.
Eliminate malfunction
End
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9. Charging malfunction of capacitor
Main check points:
(1) wiring board XT (2) reactor
NOTE:The control board as below means the control board of outdoor unit.
End
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10. Troubleshooting-motor(indoor fan) doesn't operate
Main check points:
(1) connection terminal (2) motor (3) control board AP1 of indoor unit (4) blade
10.1 DC motor
22
10.2 PG motor
Y Eliminate
N
malfunction
Check whether
the feedback terminal of Y Insert the feedback
indoor fan's motor terminal again
is loose.
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
N
N
Eliminate
N
malfunction
It's the malfunction of
main board. Replace
the main board with
another one. Y
End
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11. AC overcurrent protection
Start
N N
N
N
Check whether
indoor or outdoor heat exchanger is Y Clean the outdoor and indoor heat exchangers to Y
eliminate the blockage of air inlet and air outlet. Eliminate malfunction
too dirty or the air inlet and the air
outlet is blocked.
N N
Check whether
the fan motor can operate. The fan operates Check the motor and install the motor again to Eliminate malfunction Y
Y
abnormally; fan speed is too lower the the let the fan operate normally
fan can't operate.
N N
N
N
System is blocked
(check the capillary and filter, Y Replace the blockage component Eliminate malfunction Y
or if the cut off valve is
frosted).
N
N
End
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12. Electrical heating operation error (window type) / relay adhesion error (PTAC)
Start
Wrong wiring? Y
Inspect and conduct wiring again
by referring to the wiring diagram
N
Eliminate
N malfunction Y
Replace the
Main board is damaged Y
main board
N
Eliminate Y
N malfunction
N
Eliminate
N malfunction Y
End
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12.2 Relay adhesion error (PTAC)
Main check points:
(1) wiring diagram (2) main board
Start
N Eliminate
malfunction
Y Energization test
Replace with a new
controllerwith the same
model
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
End
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13. Current imbalance error (PTAC)
Main check points:
(1) wiring (2) main board
Start
Eliminate Y
N malfunction
Check each
ports of electrical heating
and the insulation resistance of unit casing Y
Energization test
to see if they are
normal?
N
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
End
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14. Combination method of electrical heating is incorrect
Main check points:
(1) wiring (2) main board (3) power cord
Start
Eliminate Y
N malfunction
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
End
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15. Operation current of electrical heating is abnormal
Main check points:
(1) wiring (2) main board (3) electrical heating
Start
Eliminate Y
N malfunction
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
End
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16. Circuit of temperature limiter is disconnected
Main check points:
(1) wiring (2) main board (3) electrical heater
Start
Eliminate Y
N malfunction
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
End
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17. Troubleshooting on full water protection (portable type), flashing full water
light (dehumidifier)
Main check points:
(1) Structural parts of water tank switch (2) Connection wire of liquid level switch
(3) Component of liquid level switch (4) Main board
Start
N
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
N
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
N
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
The resistance
of liquid level switch component Y Replace the liquid level switch
is abnormal
N
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
Replace with a new controller
with the same model
End
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18. Water pump protection error (dehumidifier)
Main check points:
(1) Water inlet/outlet of water pump (2) Water pump component and connection wire
(3) Component of liquid level switch (4) Main board
Start
N
N
Eliminate Y
malfunction
N
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
N
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
The resistance
of liquid level switch component Y Replace the liquid level switch
is abnormal
N
N Eliminate Y
malfunction
Replace with a new controller
with the same model
End
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Table 1. Resistance Table of Ambient Temperature Sensor for Indoor and
Outdoor Units(15K)
Temp. Resistance Temp. Resistance Temp. Resistance Temp. Resistance
(oC) (kΩ) (oC) (kΩ) (oC) (kΩ) (oC) (kΩ)
-19 138.10 0 49.02 20 18.75 40 7.97
-18 128.60 2 44.31 22 17.14 42 7.35
-16 115.00 4 40.09 24 15.68 44 6.79
-14 102.90 6 36.32 26 14.36 46 6.28
-12 92.22 8 32.94 28 13.16 48 5.81
-10 82.75 10 29.90 30 12.07 50 5.38
-8 74.35 12 27.18 32 11.09 52 4.99
-6 66.88 14 24.73 34 10.20 54 4.63
-4 60.23 16 22.53 36 9.38 56 4.29
-2 54.31 18 20.54 38 8.64 58 3.99
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Table 4. Resistance Table of Temperature and Humidity Sensor and
Ambient Temperature Sensor (100K)
Temp. Resistance Temp. Resistance Temp. Resistance Temp. Resistance
(oC) (kΩ) (oC) (kΩ) (oC) (kΩ) (oC) (kΩ)
-20 926 0 357.92 20 124.96 40 53.14
-18 829.26 2 293.06 22 114.22 42 49.04
-16 743.64 4 265.56 24 104.51 44 45.30
-14 667.69 6 240.87 26 95.71 46 41.88
-12 600.20 8 218.68 28 87.74 48 38.75
-10 540.14 10 198.73 30 80.52 50 35.88
-8 486.60 12 180.77 32 73.95 52 33.26
-6 438.81 14 164.59 34 67.99 54 30.85
-4 396.11 16 150.01 36 62.57 56 28.64
-2 357.92 18 136.85 38 57.64 58 26.61
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Table 6. Torque table of connection Table 7. Connection pipe table:
pipe:
Max.
External Torque length of Max.
Cooling capacity connection drop
diameter(mm) (N.m) pipe
Φ6(1/4") 15~20 5000Btu/h(1465W) 15m 5m
Φ9.52(3/8") 30~40 7000Btu/h(2051W) 15m 5m
Φ12(1/2") 45~55 9000Btu/h(2637W) 15m 10m
Φ16(5/8") 60~65 12000Btu/h(3516W) 20m 10m
Φ19(3/4") 70~75 18000Btu/h(5274W) 25m 10m
24000Btu/h(7032W) 25m 10m
28000Btu/h(8204W) 30m 10m
36000Btu/h(10548W) 30m 20m
42000Btu/h(12306W) 30m 20m
48000Btu/h(14064W) 30m 20m
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