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5. Trouble Shooting 
Cause of 
Trouble
Condition Mechanism of Fault Generation
Whirlwind
Blocking of the front part of   
outdoor devices
 Frequent turning-off of the compressor
: Inflow of high-temperature air generated by 
outdoor fans into the air conditioner 
→  Wrong influence to the system in over-load 
state
Installation of outdoor  devices 
in narrow space
Shielding
Blocking of the lateral suction 
point on the wall of the outdoor 
devices 
Foreign substances in the heat 
exchanger and obstacles in the 
surrounding
 Frequent turning-off of the compressor 
: Elevation of the pipe temperature due to 
reduced wind velocity
→  Wrong influence to the system in over-load 
state
Corrosion
Possible infiltration of moisture 
/ highly humid area
Corrosion of heat exchanger →  Reduced opera-
tion efficiency  →  Transfer of troubles to other 
parts 
■
 
When the front/back has a wall (1 side)
■  When the front/back/left/right have walls (3 sides)
Checking outdoor devices for shielding
300 mm
700 mm
1.2 m
(Wind direction)
300 mm
300 mm 
700 mm
6.7 Troubleshooting Outdoor Error 
CH 21 (DC Peak / Comp IPM Fault)