SiUS091133
Troubleshooting
Service Diagnosis
116
4.13 Compressor Lock
Remote
Controller
Display
E6
Method of
Malfunction
Detection
A compressor lock is detected by checking the compressor running condition through the position
detection circuit.
Malfunction
Decision
Conditions
09/12 class
Operation stops due to overcurrent.
If the error repeats, the system is shut down.
Reset condition: Continuous run for about 11 minutes without any other error
15/18/24/30/36 class
A compressor lock is detected by the current waveform generated when applying high-
frequency voltage to the motor.
If the error repeats, the system is shut down
Reset condition: Continuous run for about 5 minutes without any other error
Supposed
Causes
Compressor locked
Compressor harness disconnected
Troubleshooting
Check No.15
Refer to P.146
Turn off the power. Disconnect the
harnesses U, V, and W.
(R14439)
Caution
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
Check No.15
Check with the inverter checker (
∗
).
Turn off the power and reconnect
the harnesses. Turn on the power
again and restart the system.
(Precaution before turning on the power again)
Make sure the power has been off for at least 30 seconds.
Correct the power supply or
replace the outdoor unit
PCB.
∗
Inverter checker
Part No.: 1225477
Replace the compressor.
Replace the compressor.
Check the outdoor electronic
expansion valve coil.
Replace it as required.
Normal?
Emergency
stop without compressor
running?
System shut
down after errors repeated
several times?
Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting or disconnecting
connectors, or parts may be damaged.
