Troubleshooting Si01-501
108 Service Diagnosis
4.3 Freeze-up Protection Control
Remote
Controller
Display
A5
Method of
Malfunction
Detection
The freeze-up protection control (operation halt) is activated during cooling operation
according to the temperature detected by the indoor unit heat exchanger thermistor.
Malfunction
Decision
Conditions
Freeze-up protection
When the indoor unit heat exchanger temperature is below 0°C during cooling operation.
Supposed
Causes
Operation halt due to clogged air filter of the indoor unit.
Operation halt due to dust accumulation on the indoor unit heat exchanger.
Operation halt due to short-circuit.
Detection error due to faulty indoor unit heat exchanger thermistor.
Detection error due to faulty indoor unit PCB.
Troubleshooting
Check No.06
Refer to P.137
NO
NO
NO
Check No. 06
Indoor unit heat exchanger
thermistor check
Check the intake air filter.
Check the air passage.
YES
YES
(R4695)
Check the dust accumulation on
the indoor unit heat exchanger.
YES
YES
Is there any
short-circuit?
Is it very dirty?
Is it very dirty?
Does it conform to
the thermistor characteristic
chart?
NO
Provide sufficient air passage.
Clean the air filter.
Clean the heat exchanger.
Replace the indoor unit PCB.
Replace the thermistor
(replace the indoor unit PCB).
Caution
Be sure to turn off power switch before connect or disconnect connector,
or parts damage may be occurred.