SiUS091601EA
7.13 Electrical Box Temperature Rise
L3
Error Code
Method of Error
An electrical box temperature rise is detected by checking the radiation fin thermistor with the
Detection
compressor off.
Error Decision
With the compressor off, the radiation fin temperature is above A.
Conditions
The error is cleared when the radiation fin temperature drops below B.
To cool the electrical components, the outdoor fan starts when the radiation fin temperature
09 class
12 class
15 class
18/24 class
Supposed
Defective outdoor fan motor
Causes
Short circuit
Defective radiation fin thermistor
Disconnection of connector
Defective outdoor unit PCB
Troubleshooting
Reference
Check No.17 Refer to P.190
Part 6 Service Diagnosis
rises above C and stops when the radiation fin temperature drops below B.
A
(°C)
(°F)
82
179.6
90
194
90
194
92
197.6
Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting or disconnecting
Caution
connectors, or parts may be damaged.
Turn off the power. Then, turn on
the power to restart the system.
Error again or
outdoor fan activated?
NO
Check No. 19
Check the outdoor fan.
OK
Radiation fin dirty?
YES
B
C
(°C)
(°F)
(°C)
65
149
70
75
167
81
64
147.2
81
70
158
77
YES
Check the radiation fin
temperature.
Above A?
YES
NG
NO
Troubleshooting for Outdoor Unit
(°F)
158
177.8
177.8
170.6
WARNING
To cool the electrical components,
the outdoor fan starts when the
radiation fin temperature rises
above C and stops when the radiation
fin temperature drops below B.
NO
Replace the outdoor unit
PCB (main PCB).
Replace the outdoor fan
motor.
Correct the connectors
and fan motor lead wire.
Replace the outdoor unit
PCB (main PCB).
Check the installation
condition.
Go to Check No. 17.
Clean up the radiation fin.
(R22998)
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