Symptom-based Troubleshooting
2.4
Cooling / Heating Operation Starts but Stops Immediately
Applicable Model
All models of TopAir series
Overcharge of refrigerant
Supposed
Air mixed in refrigerant system
Causes
Defective pressure switch
Defective magnetic switch for outdoor unit fan motor
Defective aux. relay for outdoor unit fan motor
Soiled heat exchanger of outdoor unit
There is an interfering item in airflow of outdoor unit
Defective outdoor unit fan
Soiled air filter of indoor unit
Soiled heat exchanger of indoor unit
There is some interfering item in airflow of indoor unit
Defective indoor unit fan
Troubleshooting
Caution
Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting or disconnecting connectors, or parts may be damaged.
Is the type of
remote controller wired or
wireless?
Wireless
Is the
operation lamp of indoor unit
receiver blinking?
Heating: Indoor
NO
unit
Cooling: Outdoor
unit
Does the fan rotate?
YES
Is the filter soiled?
NO
Is there any interfering
item in airflow?
NO
Is the heat exchanger
soiled?
NO
Possible causes as follows:
∗ Refrigerant overcharge
∗ Mixing of air in refrigerant system
∗ Defective pressure switch
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Is the operation
wired
lamp of remote controller
blinking?
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
Diagnose based on the error
code on remote controller
Defective fan motor. Check the
magnetic switch and aux. relay
for fan motor.
Cleaning
Remove the interfering item.
Cleaning of the heat exchanger
After vacuum drying, charge
correct amount of refrigerant.
Check the pressure switch.
SiME281501E
Service Diagnosis