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Mini VRF SYSTEM
Trouble Diagnosis
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3. Mini VRF Alarm Codes
Alarm code
Alarm meaning
Alarm conditions
Probable cause
Check
setting mode screen, check the value for the outdoor unit capacity (item code 81).
Check that it is not set to “0” or to a capacity that is not allowed.
Correction
correctly.
* After changing the setting, be sure to reset both the indoor and outdoor power.
Example
Notes
L10
Outdoor unit capacity not set
The outdoor unit capacity has not been set, or the setting is not allowed by the system.
This alarm occurs because the capacity has not been set.
Connect the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller. On the outdoor unit EEPROM detailed
If item code 81 is incorrect, use the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller and set it
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The outdoor unit maintenance remote controller is required in order to set the capacity in the
outdoor unit EEPROM.
Alarm code
Alarm meaning
Alarm conditions
Probable cause
(2) The 4-way valve circuit is locked (malfunctioning).
Check
(2) If the connector is normal, check the 4-way valve wiring and the Outdoor Unit Control PCB
circuit.
Correction
Example
L18
4-way valve operation failure
During heating operation (Comp. ON), the detected temperature at an outdoor unit heat
exchanger (EXL) was 20°C or more above the outdoor air temperature (Air Temp.) continuously
for 15 minutes or longer, or the detected suction temperature (SCT) was 20°C or more above
the outdoor air temperature continuously for 5 minutes or longer.
(1) The 4-way valve connector (20S) has become disconnected from the Outdoor Unit Control
PCB.
(1) Check the 4-way valve connector (20S).
If the connector is normal, correct or replace the problem locations.
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Alarm code
Alarm meaning
Alarm conditions
that unit 5 times or more within 3 minutes.
Probable cause
Check
Correction
Example
Notes
L04
Outdoor system address duplication
Communication by inter-unit control wiring was received that contained the same address as
Incorrect outdoor system address settings
Check the system address settings again.
Correct the system address settings.
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Recovery from this alarm occurs automatically (when communication that contains the same
address as that unit is not received for 3 minutes after detection).
Alarm code
Alarm meaning
Alarm conditions
Probable cause
Check
Correction
Example
Notes
L13
Indoor unit model mismatch.
Indoor unit other than R32 refrigerant models is connected.
A Indoor unit that uses R410A, R407C, or R22 refrigerant was connected by mistake.
Check the refrigerant type at the connected Indoor unit.
Replace the indoor unit with the R32 type indoor unit.
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