MCAC-UTSM-201503                                 R410A Full DC Inverter Split Duct Type Technical Manual 
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  P3: Over-current protection of compressor 
P3: When the current of inverter compressor is over12A, the system will display P3 protection, the ODU in 
standby. When the current goes back to normal range, P3 disappears and normal operation resumes. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P3: Compressor current protection 
The indoor load is too large① 
Make sure the ratio of connectable 
IDU is less than 130% or add ODU 
The heat exchange of condenser 
is not good. It may be caused by 
dirty heat changer, abnormal ODU 
fan running, ODU are too near to 
Check the system and 
fixed up the error   
The high pressure side of the system is 
blocked②  for squashed pipe, blocked 
valve or closed stop valve 
Make sure all valves are open, 
check the system, and remove 
Discharge part of the refrigerant. Add 
some oil if it leaks during the discharge 
System contains air or nitrogen④   
Discharge the entire refrigerant. Then 
vacuum the system and refill the refrigerant. 
Add oil to the system if it leaks. 
High voltage short circuit or 
compressor error⑤   
Make sure the high voltage circuit is normal, 
or replace the compressor 
Outdoor main control 
board is damaged   
Replace the outdoor 
main control board