Troubleshooting for Outdoor Unit
7.6
Four Way Valve Abnormality
EA
Error Code
Method of Error
The room temperature thermistor and the indoor heat exchanger thermistor are checked if they
Detection
function within their normal ranges in each operation mode.
Error Decision
The following condition continues over C seconds after operating for 5 minutes.
Conditions
Cooling/Dry
Heating
Outdoor temperature
–15°C (5°F) or higher
Lower than –15°C (5°F)
If the error repeats, the system is shut down.
Reset condition: Continuous run for about 60 minutes without any other error
Supposed
Disconnection of four way valve coil
Causes
Defective four way valve, coil, or harness
Defective outdoor unit PCB
Defective thermistor(s)
Refrigerant shortage
Water mixed in refrigerant
Defective stop valve
161
A – B < –5°C (A – B < –9°F)
B – A < –5°C (B – A < –9°F)
A: Room thermistor temperature
B: Indoor heat exchanger temperature
09 class
C (seconds)
12 class
15 class
300
300
300
600
300
1400
SiUS091601EA
18 class
24 class
300
300
1400
1400
Part 6 Service Diagnosis