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16.5.10 Compressor Low Pressure Protection (H42)
Malfunction Decision Conditions:
During operation of heating and after 5 minutes compressor ON, when outdoor pipe temperature below -29°C or
above 26°C is detected by the outdoor pipe temperature sensor.
Malfunction Caused:
1 Dust accumulation on the outdoor unit heat exchanger.
2 Air short circuit at outdoor unit.
3 2 way valve partially closed.
4 Faulty outdoor unit fan motor.
5 Refrigerant shortage (refrigerant leakage).
6 Clogged expansion valve or strainer.
7 Faulty outdoor pipe temperature sensor.
8 Faulty outdoor unit main PCB (main).
Yes
No
Check the dust accumulation on the
outdoor unit heat exchanger.
Is the outdoor unit heat
exchanger dirty?
Check the outdoor air
passage.
Provide sufficient air
passage.
Yes
Is there any short circuit?
No
Yes
No
Clean the heat exchanger.
Yes
No
Check for gas leakage.
Is the oil oozing out from
the 2/3 way valve?
Check for clogged
expansion valve or strainer.
Is the expansion valve or
strainer clogged (ice formed)?
- Replace the expansion
valve and/or strainer
- Reclaim and recharge
refrigerant
Yes
- Repair the pipe flare or
union nuts
- Reclaim and recharge
refrigerant
Reclaim and recharge for a
specified amount of fresh refrigerant.
- Replace the outdoor unit
PCB (main)
- Replace the outdoor pipe
temperature sensor
- Replace the compressor
Yes
No
Is abnormality happened
again?
Procedure complete
Is the 2 way valve partially
closed?
Open the 2 way valve.
Check the 2-way valve.
Yes
No
Is the outdoor unit fan
motor operate normally?
Replace the outdoor unit
fan motor and/or outdoor
unit PCB (main).
Check the outdoor unit fan
motor operation.
No
Troubleshooting:
For safety reason and to prevent component breakdown,
always switch off the power before remove and connect the component.
Caution