Troubleshooting
4.20 Discharge Pipe Temperature Control
F3
Error Code
Method of Error
An error is determined with the temperature detected by the discharge pipe thermistor.
Detection
Error Decision
Conditions
09/12 class
15/18 class
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Supposed
Causes
Troubleshooting
Check No.01
Refer to P.100
Check No.12
Refer to P.102
Check No.14
Refer to P.103
87
If the temperature detected by the discharge pipe thermistor rises above A, the compressor
stops.
The error is cleared when the discharge pipe temperature has dropped below B.
A
°C
110
110
If the frequency drops, the temperature is lowered in compensation.
If the error repeats, the system is shut down.
Reset condition: Continuous run for about 60 minutes without any other error
Defective discharge pipe thermistor
(Defective outdoor heat exchanger thermistor or outdoor temperature thermistor)
Defective electronic expansion valve or coil
Refrigerant shortage
Defective four way valve
Water mixed in refrigerant
Defective stop valve
Defective outdoor unit PCB
Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting or disconnecting
Caution
connectors, or parts may be damaged.
Check No. 01
Check the thermistors.
OK
Check No. 12
Check the electronic
expansion valve.
OK
Check No. 14
Check the refrigerant line.
OK
B
°F
°C
°F
230
88
190.4
230
95
203
NG
∗
Discharge pipe thermistor
∗
Outdoor heat exchanger thermistor
∗
Outdoor temperature thermistor
NG
NG
∗
Refrigerant shortage
∗
Four way valve
∗
Water mixed
∗
Stop valve
SiUS091628EA
Replace the
defective
thermistor(s).
Replace the electronic
expansion valve or the coil.
Refer to the refrigerant line
check procedure.
Replace the outdoor unit
PCB (main PCB).
(R20417)
Service Diagnosis