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15.5.25 F96 (IPM Overheating) 
Malfunction Decision Conditions 
  During operating of cooling and heating, when IPM temperature data (120°C) is detected by the IPM temperature 
sensor. 
Multi Models Only 
o  Compressor Overheating: During operation of cooling and heating, when the compressor OL is activated. 
o  Heat Sink Overheating: During operation of cooling and heating, when heat sink temperature data (90°C) is 
detected by the heat sink temperature sensor. 
 
Malfunction Caused 
  IPM overheats due to short circuit of hot discharge air flow. 
  IPM overheats due to defective of outdoor fan motor. 
  IPM overheats due to defective of internal circuitry of IPM. 
  IPM overheats due to defective IPM temperature sensor. 
Multi Models Only 
  Compressor OL connector poor contact. 
 Compressor OL faulty. 
 
Troubleshooting 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Is outdoor fan motor operating? 
When F96 indication happens 
For safety reason and to prevent component 
breakdown, always switch off the power 
before remove and connect the component. 
Check the outdoor unit installation 
condition (during cooling or soft-dry 
o
peration 
• Replace the outdoor fan motor. 
NO 
YES 
Is there any improper heat radiation? 
•  Defect in IPM 
• Replace the outdoor unit PCB 
• Reinstall the outdoor unit 
•  Remove the obstacle(s) 
• Clean the outdoor heat exchange
r
YES 
NO 
Caution