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17.5.26 F97 (Compressor Overheating)
Malfunction Decision Conditions
During operation of cooling and heating, when compressor tank temperature data (112°C) is detected by the
compressor tank temperature sensor.
Malfunction Caused
Faulty compressor tank temperature sensor
2/3 way valve closed
Refrigerant
shortage
(refrigerant leakage)
Faulty outdoor unit PCB
Faulty
compressor
Troubleshooting
When F97 indication happens
Check the compressor tank temperature
sensor.
NO
Replace the compressor tank
temperature sensor.
Does it conform to the sensor
characteristic chart?
2/3 way valve closed?
Check for gas leakage.
Oil oozing out from the 2/3 way valve?
Refrigerant cycle abnormality error again?
Check if expansion valve or strainer
clogged (ice formed)
Reclaim and recharge for a specified
amount of fresh refrigerant
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
Open the 2/3 way valve.
YES
YES
YES
For safety reason and to prevent component
breakdown, always switch off the power
before remove and connect the component.
Repair the pipe flare or union nuts.
Reclaim and recharge refrigerant.
Replace expansion valve and/or strainer
Reclaim and recharge refrigerant
Replace outdoor unit PCB
Replace outdoor unit compressor
Procedure complete
Caution