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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS LCAC • SERVICE MANUAL ENGLISH...
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Contents Part 1 General Information ....................1 Part 2 Indoor Units ......................... 6 Part 3 Outdoor Units ......................18 Part 4 Installation ....................... 23 Part 5 Electrical Control System ..................44 ※The specifications, designs, and information in this book are subject to change without notice for product improvement.
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General Information Part 1 General Information 1. Model Lists ................... 2 2. External Appearance ................3 2.1 Indoor Units ....................... 3 2.2 Outdoor Units ......................4 General Information...
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Model Lists 1. Model Lists 1.1 Indoor Units R410A (capacity multiplied by 1000Btu/h) Type Function ● Console ● 1.2 Outdoor Units Universal Outdoor unit Model Compressor type Compressor Brand Matched indoor units V5MLO32-12 Rotary GMCC V5MLI32-12 General Information...
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External Appearance 2. External Appearance 2.1 Indoor Units Console General Information...
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External Appearance 2.2 Outdoor Units Single fan outdoor unit General Information...
Console Type Console Type 1. Features ..................... 6 2. Dimensions ..................9 3. Service Space ..................10 4. Wiring Diagrams ................11 5. Air Velocity and Temperature Distributions (Reference Data) ..13 6. Electric Characteristics ..............14 7. Sound Levels ..................15 8.
Features 1. Features 1.1. Modern and elegant appearance The simple and stylish designs can nicely harmonies with your living space. 1.2. Four panels optional 1.3. Two air-outlet ways Cooling mode Quick Cooling To maintain room temp Air outlet from top and bottom to make quick cooling ------When the A/C is just switched on, or room ...
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Features Anti-cold air ------When the AC is just turn on, temperature of evaporator is very low, in this case, in order to prevent cold air direct blowing, only the upper louver is opened in a high position, the lower louver closed.
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Features 1.7. Active carbon filter is standard. Console Type...
Console Type 4. Wiring Diagrams V5MLI32-12 4.1 Micro-Switch Introduce: A. Micro-switch SW1 is for selection of auto-restart function. Range: Active, inactive B. Take off the panel, you can see the switch SW101 which is used for selecting both air outlets or upper air outlet only. Console Type...
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Console Type C.Micro-switch SW102 is for selection of temperature compensation in heating mode. This helps to reduce the real temperature difference between ceiling and floor so that the unit could run properly. If the unit is on-floor installed, 0 should be chosen. Range: E function (reserved for special customizing) /0 C, 2 C, 4...
Console Type 8. Accessories Name Shape Quantity Hook Installation fittings Remote controller Frame Remote controller & Its Frame Mounting screw(ST2.9×10-C-H) Alkaline dry batteries (AM4) Installation manual Others Owner's manual 9. The Specification of Power Model(Btu/h) 12000 16000 Phase 1-phase 1-phase POWER Frequency and Voltage 220-240V, 50Hz...
Service Space 2. Service Space (Wall or obstacle) More than 30cm Air inlet More than 60cm More than 30cm Maintain channel Air inlet More than 60cm Air outlet More than 200cm Outdoor Units...
Electric Characteristics 5. Electric Characteristics Power Outdoor Unit Supply Model Voltage Min. Max. 254V V5MLO32-12 220-240V 198V Notes: MFA: Max. Fuse Amps. (A) Outdoor Units...
Operation Limits 6. Operation Limits Temperature Cooling operation Heating operation Drying operation Mode Room temperature 17℃~32℃ 0℃~30℃ 17℃~32℃ 0℃~50℃ (-15℃~50℃:For Outdoor temperature -15℃~24℃ 0℃~50℃ the models with low temperature cooling system) CAUTION: 1. If the air conditioner is used beyond the above conditions, certain safety protection features may come into operation and cause the unit to operate abnormally.
Installation Procedure 1. Installation Procedure Indoor unit installation Outdoor unit installation location selection location selection Indoor unit installation Outdoor unit installation Refrigerant pipe Refrigerant pipe installation and insulation installation and insulation Drainage pipe installation Drainage pipe installation and insulation and insulation Vacuum drying and leakage checking Additional refrigerant charge Insulation the joint part of refrigerant pipe...
Location selection 2. Location selection 2.1 Indoor unit location selection The place shall easily support the indoor unit’s weight. The place can ensure the indoor unit installation and inspection. The place can ensure the indoor unit horizontally installed. ...
Indoor unit installation 3 Console indoor unit installation 3.1 Service space for indoor unit 3.2 Install the main body Fix the hook with tapping screw onto the wall Hang the indoor unit on the hook. (The bottom of body can touch with floor or suspended, but the body must install vertically.) Installation...
Outdoor unit installation (Side Discharge Unit) 4. Outdoor unit installation (Side Discharge Unit) 4.1 Service space for outdoor unit (Wall or obstacle) More than 30cm Air inlet More than 60cm More than 30cm Maintain channel Air inlet More than 60cm Air outlet More than 200cm 4.2 Bolt pitch...
Refrigerant pipe installation 5. Refrigerant pipe installation 5.1 Maximum pipe length and height drop Considering the allowable pipe length and height drop to decide the installation position. Make sure the distance and height drop between indoor and outdoor unit not exceeded the date in the following table. Model Max.
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Refrigerant pipe installation Flare dimension A (mm) Pipe diameter Flare shape 9 0 ° 4 1/4" (6.35) 3/8" (9.52) 12.0 12.4 R 0 . 4 ~ 0 . 8 1/2" (12.7) 15.4 15.8 5/8" (15.9) 18.6 19.1 3/4" (19) 22.9 23.3 After flared the pipe, the opening part must be seal by end cover or adhesive tape to avoid duct or ...
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Refrigerant pipe installation Note: All used branch pipe must be produced by Inventor, otherwise it causes malfunction. The indoor units should be installed equivalently at the both side of the U type branch pipe. Permitted Value Piping 18K+18K Total pipe length (Actual)
Drainage pipe installation 6. Drainage pipe installation Install the drainage pipe as shown below and take measures against condensation. Improperly installation could lead to leakage and eventually wet furniture and belongings. 6.1 Installation principle Ensure at least 1/100 slope of the drainage pipe ...
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Drainage pipe installation 6.2.3 Individual design of drainage pipe system The drainage pipe of air conditioner shall be installed separately with other sewage pipe, rainwater pipe and drainage pipe in building. The drainage pipe of the indoor unit with water pump should be apart from the one without water pump. ...
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Drainage pipe installation I n d o o r u n it M o r e th a n 5 0 m m P lu g M o r e th a n 2 5 m m W a t e r s to r a g e p ip e 6.2.7 Lifting pipe setting of indoor unit with water pump The length of lifting pipe should not exceed the pump head of indoor unit water pump.
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Drainage pipe installation 6.3 Drainage test 6.3.1 Water leakage test After finishing the construction of drainage pipe system, fill the pipe with water and keep it for 24 hours to check whether there is leakage at joint section. 6.3.2 Water discharge test Natural drainage mode(the indoor unit with outdoor drainage pump) Infuse above 600ml water through water test hole slowly into the water collector, observe whether the water can discharge through the transparent hard pipe at drainage outlet.
Vacuum Drying and Leakage Checking 7. Vacuum Drying and Leakage Checking 4.1 Purpose of vacuum drying Eliminating moisture in system to prevent the phenomena of ice-blockage and copper oxidation. Ice-blockage shall cause abnormal operation of system, while copper oxide shall damage compressor. Eliminating the non-condensable gas (air) in system to prevent the components oxidizing, pressure ...
Additional refrigerant charge 8. Additional refrigerant charge After the vacuum drying process is carried out, the additional refrigerant charge process need to be performed. The outdoor unit is factory charged with refrigerant. The additional refrigerant charge volume is decided ...
Engineering of insulation 9. Engineering of insulation 9.1 Insulation of refrigerant pipe 9.1.1 Operational procedure of refrigerant pipe insulation Cut the suitable pipe → insulation (except joint section) → flare the pipe → piping layout and connection→ vacuum drying → insulate the joint parts 9.1.2 Purpose of refrigerant pipe insulation During operation, temperature of gas pipe and liquid pipe shall be over-heating or over-cooling ...
Engineering of electrical wiring 9.2.3 Insulation material selection for drainage pipe The insulation material should be flame retardant material, the flame retardancy of the material should be selected according to the local law. Thickness of insulation layer is usually above 10mm. ...
Test operation 11. Test operation 11.1 The test operation must be carried out after the entire installation has been completed. 11.2 Please confirm the following points before the test operation. The indoor unit and outdoor unit are installed properly. Tubing and wiring are correctly completed.
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Electrical Control System Part 5 Electrical Control System 1. Electrical Control Function ........45 2. Troubleshooting ............56 Electrical Control System...
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Electrical Control Function 1. Electrical Control Function 1.1 Abbreviation T1: Indoor room temperature T2: Middle indoor heat exchanger coil temperature T2B: Indoor heat exchanger exhaust coil temperature T3: Outdoor heat exchanger pipe temperature T4: Outdoor ambient temperature T5: Compressor discharge temperature 1.2 Main Protection 1.2.1 Compressor three-minute delay at restart Compressor functions are delayed for up to one minute upon the first startup of the unit, and are delayed for...
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Electrical Control Function 0: No malfunction 1:P0 Overcurrent 2:Overpressure 3:Overload 4:Over speed 5:Startup malfunction 6:Lack of phase 7:DC voltage too low 8:Communication fault 9:Parameter fault 10:L3 Current limited 11:L5 Voltage limited 12: Target speed cannot be met during the static pressure calculation process. For other models: If the indoor fan speed is lower than 300 RPM for 50 seconds or more, it shuts off and restarts in 30 seconds.
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Electrical Control Function 1.3 Operation Modes and Functions 1.3.1 Fan Mode (1) Outdoor fan and compressor cease operation. (2) Temperature setting function is disabled, and no preset temperature is displayed. (3) Louver operates the same as in cooling mode. (4) Auto fan: When it fan-only mode, operates the same as auto fan in cooling mode with the temperature set at 24℃.
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Electrical Control Function 16~60K 1.3.2.3 Indoor Fan Running Guidelines In cooling mode, the indoor fan runs continuously and You can select the following speeds: high, medium, low, auto or silent. When the compressor is running, The indoor fan is regulated as illustrated as in the following figure: Setting fan T1-Td ℃(°F)
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Electrical Control Function 1.3.2.4 High Condenser Coil Temperature Protection 16~60K O f f O f f D e c r e a s e D e c r e a s e H o ld H o ld R e s u m e I n c r e a s e s lo w ly R e s u m e 1.3.3 Heating Mode...
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Electrical Control Function 1.3.3.2 Indoor Fan Running Guidelines In heating mode, indoor fan speed can be set at high, medium, low, or auto fan, and the anti-cold-wind function is preferential. When the compressor is running, The indoor fan is regulated as illustrated as in the following figure: Setting fan T1-Td℃...
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Electrical Control Function O f f T E s t o p D e c r e a s e T E d o w n H o ld T E n o r m R e s u m e Off: Compressor stops.
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Electrical Control Function 1.3.6.6 The timer does not change the unit operation mode. If the unit is off now, it does not start up immediately after the “timer off” function is set. When the setting time is reached, the timer LED switches ioff and the unit running mode remains unchanged.
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Electrical Control Function 1.3.11 Outdoor Unit Point Check Function(Excluding 12K&16K) A check switch is included on the outdoor PCB. Push SW1 to check the unit's status while running. The digital display shows the following codes each time the SW1 is pushed. Display Remark Normal display...
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Electrical Control Function 0 : Off, 1: Turbo, 2: High, 3: Medium, 4: Low, DC fan motor speed Breeze, 6: Supper breeze The display value is between 0–30 ℃. If the temperature is higher than 99 ℃, the digital display shows single and double digits.
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Electrical Control Function If the temperature is lower than 0 ℃, the digital display shows “0”. If the temperature is higher than 70 ℃, the digital display shows “70”. T2B of #2 indoor unit If the capacity demand is 0, the digital display shows “0”. If the indoor unit is not connected, the digital display shows: “――”...
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Troubleshooting 2. Troubleshooting 2.1 Display board Icon explanation on indoor display board (Console) Electrical Control System...
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Troubleshooting 2.2 Indoor Unit Malfunctions For the Console Operation Lamp Malfunction Timer Lamp (flashes) Indoor EEPROM malfunction Communication malfunction between indoor and outdoor units Indoor fan speed malfunction T1 temperature sensor open or short circuit T2 temperature sensor open or short circuit Refrigerant leakage Overcurrent protection (for some units) T4 temperature sensor open or short circuit...
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Troubleshooting 2.4 Resolving Typical Malfunctions 2.4.1 For Indoor Units 2.4.1.1 Temperature Sensor Open or Short Circuit If the sampling voltage is lower than 0.06V or higher than 4.94V, Malfunction conditions the LED will display the failure. ● Wiring mistakes Possible causes ●...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.1.3. Indoor EEPROM Malfunction Main PCB chip does not receive feedback from EEPROM chip Malfunction conditions ● Installation mistakes Possible causes ● Faulty PCB Power off, then restart the unit 2 minutes later. Does a problem remain? Replace the indoor main PCB EEPROM: An electrically erasable programmable read-only memory whose contents can be erased and reprogrammed using a pulsed voltage.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.1.5. Indoor Fan Speed Malfunction When indoor fan speed continues to run at too low a speed (300RPM) for a Malfunction conditions certain period of time, the unit will stop and the LED will display a failure code. ● Wiring mistakes Possible causes ●...
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Troubleshooting DC motor voltage input and output Color Signal Voltage Vs/Vm 200V~380V Black White 13.5-16.5V Yellow 0~6.5V Blue 13.5-16.5V 2. Indoor or outdoor DC Fan Motor (control chip is in PCB) Release the UVW connector. Measure the resistance of U-V, U-W, and V-W. If the resistances are not equal to each other, the fan motor may be experiencing problems and need to be replaced.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.1.6. Refrigerant Leakage Detection Malfunction conditions Define the evaporator coil temperature T2 of the compressor starts running as Tcool. If the following occurs 3 times, the display shows "EC" and the unit switches off: In the first 8 minutes after the compressor starts up, if T2 <Tcool-2℃ is not maintained for 4 seconds and compressor running frequency is not higher than 50Hz for 3 minutes Potential causes...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.1.7 Outdoor IGBT sensor is faulty Check the connection between temperature Ensure proper connection sensor and PCB. Is it properly wired? Measure the resistance value of the sensor. Is it Replace the sensor within acceptable parameters? Replace outdoor main PCB 2.4.1.8 Communication malfunction between indoor and outdoor units The same as E1 in outdoor.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4 Outdoor Units 2.4.4.1. Compressor Driven Chip EEPROM Malfunction Main PCB chip does not receive feedback from EEPROM chip Malfunction conditions Possible causes ● Installation mistakes ● Faulty PCB Compressor driven chip Compressor driven chip EEPROM malfunction EEPROM malfunction Power off, then restart the Power off, then restart the unit 2 minutes later.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.2 Compressor Speed Malfunction/ Zero Speed Protection / Synchronous Fault Protection LED1(Green) off/LED2(Red) flash LED1(Green) off/LED2(Red) flash or LED1(Green) flash/LED2(Red) on or LED1(Green) flash/LED2(Red) on Is there at least one LED in Is there at least one LED in the compressor driven chip the compressor driven chip light?
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.3 MCE Malfunction MCE malfunction MCE malfunction Power off, then restart the Power off, then restart the unit 2 minutes later. Does a unit 2 minutes later. Does a problem still exist? problem still exist? Replace the outdoor main PCB Replace the outdoor main PCB Electrical Control System...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.4. E1 malfunction Current loop communication: Indoor unit does not receive feedback from outdoor unit for 110 Malfunction seconds. This occurs 4 times in a row. conditions ● Wiring mistakes Possible causes ● Faulty indoor or outdoor PCB Power off, then restart the unit 2 minutes later. Power off, then restart the unit 2 minutes later.
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Troubleshooting For 485 Communication Indoor unit does not receive feedback from outdoor unit for 60 Malfunction seconds OR outdoor unit does not receive feedback from indoor unit conditions for 120 seconds. ● Wiring mistakes Possible causes ● Faulty indoor or outdoor PCB E1 displayed E1 displayed Communication malfunction between indoor...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.5. F0 Malfunction Malfunction conditions If the outdoor current exceeds the current limit value, the LED displays a failure code. Wiring mistakes ● Possible causes Faulty bridge rectifier ● System blockages ● ● Faulty outdoor PCB Electrical Control System...
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Troubleshooting F0 displayed F0 displayed Current protection of compressor Current protection of compressor Was the protection activated Was the protection activated in standby? in standby? Is the power voltage is Restart the unit when the power Is the power voltage is Restart the unit when the power normal? supply returns to normal...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.6. F1, F2, F3 Malfunction Error E4 displayed E4 displayed Judge 1: Outdoor condenser temp. sensor (T3) is malfunctioning Judge 1: Outdoor condenser temp. sensor (T3) is malfunctioning Is the wiring of the condenser temp. Reconnect the condenser Is the wiring of the condenser temp. Reconnect the condenser sensor (T3) not connected properly? temp.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.7. F4 Malfunction Main PCB chip does not receive feedback from EEPROM chip Malfunction conditions Possible causes ● Installation mistakes ● Faulty PCB F4- Display F4- Display Outdoor EEPROM malfunction Outdoor EEPROM malfunction Power off, then restart the Power off, then restart the unit 2 minutes later.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.9. P0 Malfunction When the voltage signal the IPM sends to compressor drive Malfunction conditions chip is not normal, the LED displays “P0” and the unit turns off. Wiring mistakes Possible causes ● Faulty IPM board ● Faulty outdoor fan assembly ●...
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Troubleshooting P0 displayed P0 displayed IPM module protection IPM module protection Restart the unit when the power supply Restart the unit when the power supply Is the power voltage normal? Is the power voltage normal? returns to normal returns to normal Is the outdoor terminal voltage Are the power wires Reconnect the power...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.10. P1 malfunction An abnormal voltage rise or drop is detected by checking the Malfunction decision specified voltage detection circuit. conditions Abnormal power supply Supposed causes Wiring mistake Faulty bridge rectifier board Faulty IPM P1 display P1 display Voltage protection Voltage protection...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.11. P4 Malfunction The troubleshooting is same as the “ ” IPM module protection 2.4.4.12. J0 Malfunction Malfunction conditions When evaporator coil temperature is more than 60°C, the unit stops. It starts again only when the evaporator coil temperature is less than 54°C ...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.13. J1 Malfunction Malfunction conditions When the outdoor pipe temperature is more than 65°C, the unit stops. It starts again only when the outdoor pipe temperature is less than 52°C. Faulty condenser temperature sensor Possible causes ● Dirty heat exchanger ●...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.14. J2 Malfunction Malfunction conditions When the compressor discharge temperature (T5) is more than 115℃ for 10 seconds, the compressor will stop and not restart until T5 is less than 90℃. Refrigerant leakage Possible causes ● Wiring mistake ● Faulty discharge temperature sensor ●...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.15. J3 Malfunction When the voltage signal that IPM send to compressor drive Malfunction decision chip is abnormal, the display LED will show “J3” and AC will conditions turn off. Wiring mistake Supposed causes ● Faulty IPM board ● Faulty outdoor fan assembly ●...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.16. J4 Malfunction J4 displayed J4 displayed Communication error between outdoor main Communication error between outdoor main chip and compressor driven chip chip and compressor driven chip Is there at least one LED in the Is there at least one LED in the compressor driven chip light? compressor driven chip light? Check the signal wire between the...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.17. J5 Malfunction If the sampling voltage is not 5V, the LED displays a failure Malfunction conditions code. Wiring mistakes ● Possible causes Faulty overload protector ● System blockages ● ● Faulty outdoor PCB J5 displayed J5 displayed High pressure protection High pressure protection Are the high pressure Are the high pressure...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.18. P6/J6 Malfunction If the sampling voltage is not 5V, the LED displays a failure Malfunction conditions code. Wiring mistake ● Possible causes Faulty over load protector ● System blockages ● ● Faulty outdoor PCB Electrical Control System...
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Troubleshooting P6/J6 displayed P6/J6 displayed Low pressure protection Low pressure protection Reconnect the low pressure Are the low pressure Are the low pressure Reconnect the low pressure protector and main control protector and main control protector and main control protector and main control board wired properly? board wired properly? board...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.19. J8 malfunction An abnormal voltage rise or drop is detected by checking the Malfunction decision specified voltage detection circuit. conditions Abnormal power supply Supposed causes Wiring mistake Faulty bridge rectifier board Faulty IPM J8 display J8 display AC power input voltage AC power input voltage...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.20. P2 malfunction If the sampling voltage is not 5V, the LED will display the failure. Malfunction decision conditions Faulty overload protector Supposed causes ● Wiring mistake ● System leakage or block ● Faulty PCB ● Check if the air flow system Clear up the air inlet and outlet or the heat of indoor and outdoor units exchanger of indoor and outdoor units.
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Troubleshooting Appendix 1 Temperature Sensor Resistance Value Table (℃--K) ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ K Ohm K Ohm K Ohm K Ohm 12.6431 2.35774 0.62973 115.266 108.146 12.0561 2.27249 0.61148 101.517 11.5000 2.19073 0.59386 96.3423 10.9731 2.11241 0.57683 89.5865 10.4736 2.03732 0.56038 84.2190 10.000...
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Troubleshooting Appendix 3 Normal voltage of P and N 208-240V(1-phase,3-phase) 380-415V(3-phase) In standby 310VDC around around 530VDC In operation With passive PFC With partial active With fully active module PFC module PFC module >200VDC >310VDC >370VDC >450VDC Electrical Control System...
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