Service Manual

DUCTLESS SYSTEM
Installation, Service & Troubleshooting

Models: RIO09HP115V1A
RIO12HP115V1A
RIO09HP230V1A
RIO09HP230V1B
RIO12HP230V1A
RIO12HP230V1B
RIO18HP230V1A
RIO24HP230V1A
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions & Warnings......................................................................................................................... 3
Model Number Identification............................................................................................................................ 4
Physical & Electrical Data................................................................................................................................. 5 - 7
Product Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 8
Refrigeration Cycles and Components............................................................................................................ 9 - 13
Indoor & Outdoor Components....................................................................................................................... 14 - 15
Basic & Protection Functions............................................................................................................................ 16 - 21
Remote Control Operation................................................................................................................................ 22 - 25
Refrigerant Lines, Connection, Evacuating and Charging............................................................................ 26 - 29
Installation and Filter Maintenance................................................................................................................. 30 -35
Electrical Schematics.......................................................................................................................................... 36 - 44
Outdoor Circuit Board........................................................................................................................................ 45
Troubleshooting Indoor Components.............................................................................................................. 46 - 47
Troubleshooting Outdoor Components........................................................................................................... 48 - 56
Fault Codes & Status Displays........................................................................................................................... 57 - 78
Troubleshooting Flow Charts............................................................................................................................ 79 - 105
Disassembly of Indoor Units............................................................................................................................. 106 - 111
Disassembly of 9,000 & 12,000 btuh Outdoor Systems................................................................................. 112 - 117
Disassembly of 18,000 and 24,000 btuh Outdoor systems............................................................................. 118 - 123
Appendix 1 - 3 Temperature Sensor Resistance Tables.................................................................................. 123 - 129
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Safety Precautions & Warnings
! Warning ! Caution
Installing, starting up, and servicing air conditioner can be • Never install the unit in a place where a combustible
hazardous due to system pressure, electrical components, gas might leak, or it may lead to fire or explosion.
and equipment location, etc. Only trained, qualified • Make a proper provision against noise when the unit is
installers and service personnel are allowed to install, start- installed at a telecommunication center or hospital.
up, and service this equipment. Untrained personnel can • Provide a GFIC circuit when the local or national
perform basic maintenance functions such as cleaning electric code requires it.
coils. All other operations should be performed by trained • Never wash the unit with water.
service personnel. When handling the equipment, observe • Handle unit transportation with care. Use two people
precautions in the manual and on tags, stickers, and labels when the weight exceeds the capacity for one person.
attached to the equipment. Follow all safety codes. Wear • Never touch the heat exchanger fins with bare hands,
safety glasses and work gloves. Keep quenching cloth and sharp edges could cause personal injury.
fire extinguisher nearby when brazing. Read the instructions • Never touch the compressor or refrigerant tubing
thoroughly and follow all warnings or cautions in literature without proper hand protection.
and attached to the unit. Consult local building codes and • Do not operate th unit without the air filters in place.
current editions of national as well as local electrical codes. • Should any emergency occur, stop the unit and
disconnect the electrical supply.
Recognize the following safety information: • Properly insulate tubing running inside the room to
prevent water damage from condensation.
Warning: Incorrect handling could result in
! personal injury or death.
! Warning
Caution: Incorrect handling may result in minor
! injury, or damage to product or property.
All installation or repair work shall be performed by your
dealer or a specialized subcontractor as there is the risk of
fire, electric shock, explosion or injury
! Warning
All electrical work must be performed by a qualified,
licensed electrician according to local and national ! Warning
codes as well mas the instructions provided in the
Pressurized Refrigerant
manual. Personal injury could result in failure to follow this warning.
• Before installing, modifying, or servicing the Systems contain oil and refrigerant under high pressure,
system, the main electrical disconnect must be proper refrigerant handling techniques should be
off. There may be more than one disconnect completed by a qualified technician.
switch. Lock out and tag switch with a suitable
warning label.
• Never supply power to the unit unless all wiring
and tubing are completed, reconnected and ! Warning
checked. Live Electrical Components
• This system adopts highly dangerous electrical Personal injury, property damage, or death could result in
voltage. Incorrect connections or inadequate failure to follow this warning.
grounding can cause personal injury or death. Follow all electrical precautions when servicing this
Refer to your local and national codes for proper system, it may be necessary to service or troubleshoot with
grounding. live electrical circuits. All work should be completed by a
• Have the unit properly grounded with all qualified technician.
connections tight. Loose connections can cause
overheating and a possible fire hazard.
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Model Number Identification
Product Catalog Number-Nomenclature

Example RIO24HP230V1AH
RIO 24 HP 230V 1 A H
S - System
O - Outdoor
H - Indoor High Wall
D - Indoor Duct
C - Indoor Cassette
F - Indoor Floor/Ceiling
RIO
NEO
TERRA
Revision Level
Style/Color Designation
09 - 9,000 btuh
12 - 12,000 btuh
18 - 18,000 btuh
24 - 24,000 btuh
AC - Cooling Only 230V - 208/20V 60Hz 1PH

HP - Heat Pump 115V - 115V 60Hz 1PH
HC - Heat/Cool
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Physical & Electrical Data, cont.
Model RIO09HP115V1A RIO12HP115V1A

System Type Heat Pump
Power Supply 115v / 60Hz 115V / 60Hz
Rated Current Cooling Amps 9.0 15.0
Rated Current Heating Amps 9.5 15.5
System Performance
Cooling Cap (Min/Max) Btu/h 9,000 (3,500-11,000) 11,800 (3,300-12,500)
Heating Cap (Min/Max) Btu/h 9,800 (2,500-11,000) 13,000 (3,400-13,500)
Operating Range - Cooing deg F 64 - 113 64 - 113
Operating Range - Heating deg F 5 - 75 5 - 75
System Specifications
Compressor Type DC Inverter-driven Twin Rotary
Sound Pressure - Outdoor dBA 53 55
Net/Gross Weight Indoor lbs 19/26 19/26
Net/Gross Weight Outdoor lbs 75/84 75/84
Condenser Coil Type
Refrigerant/Charge oz R410a /37.5 R410a / 41.1
Line Set Size Liq. - Suction 1/4” - 3/8” 1/4” - 3/8”
Pre-Charged Lineset Ft. Feet 25 25
Additional Refrigerant
oz 0.2 0.2
charge/additional feet
Max. Total Piping Length Feet 66 66
Max. Elevation Feet 33 33
MCA Amps 13 15
MOCP/Breaker Size Amps 20 25
Wire Size to Outdoor Unit, # awg 14* 12*
of Wires per Local Code
Wire Size and # of
Conductors from Indoor to 14awg/4c*
Outdoor unit
*Comply with National Electric Code or Local Electric Code in selecting proper wire and circuit breaker
size. National Code or Local Code, should supersede wire sizes above.
Note: The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the design and/or change the specifications without notice. Please
refer to specific installation manual for current information.
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Model RIO09HP230V1A & 1B RIO12HP230V1A & 1B

Power Supply 208-230v / 60Hz 208-230V / 60Hz
System Performance
Heating Cap (Min/Max) Btu/h 9,000 (3,300-11,500) 12,000 (3,400-12,500)
Net/Gross Weight Indoor lb 19/25 20/27
Net/Gross Weight Outdoor lb 64/73 68/77
Condenser Coil Type
Refrigerant/Charge oz R410a / 26.1 R410a / 35.3
oz 0.2 0.2
MCA Amps 10 10
Wire Size and # of
Outdoor unit
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Model RIO18HP230V1A RIO24HP230V1A

Power Supply 208-230v / 60Hz 208-230V / 60Hz
System Performance
Heating Cap (Min/Max) Btu/h 19,200 (4,000-23000) 24,200 (4,100-26,600)
Net/Gross Weight Indoor lb 27/35 33/44
Net/Gross Weight Outdoor lb 106 / 117 115 / 126
Condenser Coil Type
Refrigerant/Charge oz R410a / 45.9 R410a / 54.7
oz 0.2 0.2
MCA Amps 15 17
Wire Size and # of
Outdoor unit
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Product Introduction
System Overview
The RIO Ductless split heat pumps are single zone

units available in size from 9000 btuh to 24,000 btuh
providing heating and cooling. All comfort settings Indoor Display
are controlled by a remote control. The RIO unit has
many features to enhance comfort and efficiency. The
operation of these features will be explained later in
this service manual.
Superior inverter technology is used to control

capacity while maintaining maximum efficiency.
The RIO systems are equipped with G10 inverter
technology providing precise control over the
compressor frequency based on operating pressures
and temperatures. Should an abnormal condition
occur, the software will adjust the compressor
frequency or shut down the system indicating the
appropriate fault.
The indoor unit contains a digital display, which

will indicate the current fault. The evaporator,
swing motors, fan motors and circuit board are also
components of the indoor unit. The indoor units have Circuit Board with
a on/off switch to bypass the remote control if lost or G10 Technology
batteries fail. This will be explained later in this service
manual.
The systems require R410A and are pre-charged for 25’

of lineset. Please refer to your installation manual for
additional charge for linesets longer than 25’.
The maximum allowable line lift and distances vary

by model, please refer to the charts in the manual for
proper lineset applications.
The systems use a PVE oil and should require no

additional oil. All RIO units utilize an Oil Return
Mode which will return oil to the compressor should
the need arise.
Compressor
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Refrigeration Cycles and Components
Refrigeration Components Outdoor Unit
Indoor Unit
Strainer
Temperature
Sensor
Heat
Exchanger Temperature
Sensor
Heat Exchanger
4-way
Compressor
Inverter
Electronic Expansion
Valve
Discharge Sensor
Accumulator
Compressor
Note:
Component locations may vary depending on models.
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Cooling Mode

Cooling Mode
Outdoor Unit
Strainer
Indoor Unit Temperature

Heat
Sensor Strainer
*Electronic Exchanger
expansion
valve
Heat Exchanger
4-way
Temperature valve
Sensor
Discharge
Silencer
Discharge
Temperature
Compressor
Sensor
Inverter
Accumulator not
on all sizes
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Cooling Mode
A. Hot gas is discharged from the compressor. The temperature of the gas is monitored by the Discharge
Temperature sensor and sent to the outdoor control panel.
B. The hot gas is directed through the 4-way valve, then enters the outdoor coil. The hot gas will be slightly
subcooled, however there are no pressure ports to take measurements.
C. The subcooled liquid will enter the filter to remove contaminates.
D. The subcooled liquid will enter the metering device and regulate the superheat level. The adjustment process
and compressor speed are controlled by the outdoor circuit board.
E. The refrigerant leaving the metering device will be in a low pressure/temperature saturated state. This cold
saturated refrigerant will move through the coil absorbing heat. This liquid will flash to a vapor and will be
superheated to about 10 degrees F. Since this tubing is cold, it must be insulated.
F. The superheated vapor will be returned to the outdoor unit’s 4-way valve.
G. The refrigerant will flow to the accumulator (not all models will have an accumulator) where liquid and vapor
are separated.
H. The refrigerant will flow to the compressor and complete another refrigeration cycle.
The control board will monitor the temperature and pressures and adjust the frequency of the compressor. There
are no pressure charts to evaluate temperature or pressures.
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Heating Mode
Outdoor Unit
Filter
Temperature
Indoor Unit Sensor Heat
*Electronic Exchanger
expansion
valve
Heat Exchanger
4-way
valve
Temperature
Sensor Discharge
Silencer
Discharge
Temperature
Compressor
Sensor
Inverter
Accumulator not
on all sizes
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Heating Mode
A. Hot gas is discharged from the compressor. The temperature of the gas in monitored by the Discharge
Temperature sensor and sent to the outdoor control panel.
B. The hot gas is directed through the 4-way valve to the appropriate indoor coil making the line a hot gas line.
C. The hot gas will enter the indoor coil and condense to a saturated mix as it travel through the coil and will be
slightly subcooled.
D. The refrigerant returns to the outdoor unit through the filter, then through the metering device reducing the
refrigerant to a low pressure liquid and will maintain the proper superheat.
E. The cold refrigerant will travel through the outdoor coil (evaporator) and will pickup heat from the outdoor
air. This will cause the cold saturated refrigerant to flash to a saturated mixture which will be superheated to
10 degrees F.
F. The superheated vapor will travel through the 4-way valve to the accumulator which will prevent liquid
floodback.
G. The superheated gas will enter the compressor for another refrigeration cycle.
The control board will monitor the temperature and pressures and adjust the frequency of the compressor. There
are no pressure charts to evaluate temperature or pressures.
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Indoor Unit Components
Indoor Unit Components
RIO 12,000 btuh model
Other RIO models may very slightly.
Indoor Circuit
Board
Fan Motor
Indoor Tube Thermistor
Swing Motor
Ambient
Temperature
Sensor
Note:
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Outdoor Unit Components
Outdoor Unit Components
RIO 12,000 btuh Outdoor Unit
Other RIO models may very slightly.
Outdoor Sensor, (mounted AP1 Board

on outside of coil)
Outdoor Fan
4-Way Valve
Capacitors
Expansion Valve
Exhaust Temp
Sensor
Crankcase Heater Outdoor Tube

Sensor Compressor
Note:
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Basic & Protection Functions
Basic Functions
The compressor should stay off for at least 3 minutes before starting the unit. The compressor circuit has a 3 minute delay if
the compressor is de-energized during a run cycle. If the compressor starts from a de-energized cycle, there will be no time
delay. The compressor has a minimum runtime of 6 minutes regardless of room temperature.
1) Cooling Mode
Cooling Process
When the indoor ambient rises 40 F above the preset temperature from a stopped state, the unit will start the cooling cycle.
The outdoor fan and compressor will start. The indoor fan will run continuously at the selected speed. The outdoor unit
will monitor the appropriate temperatures and pressure and adjust the compressor speed and the EEV as required. If the
indoor ambient is > 40 F than the preset temperature, the compressor will increase the frequency; < 40 F the compressor
will begin reducing the frequency. The EEV will be closed on indoor units with no cooling requirement. The G10
technology will control compressor speed based on indoor load and compressor amperage. When the indoor temperature
is satisfied, the compressor will stop, then 30 seconds later the outdoor fan will stop. When the cooling mode transfers to
heating mode, the 4-way valve will be energized after a two minute compressor delay.
Evaporator Freeze Protection

The software will monitor the indoor evaporator coil form freezing.
The following will occur 6 minutes after the compressor has been operating in the cooling or dry mode:
If the evaporator temperature drops below 360 F, the compressor will operate at a reduced frequency. If the evaporator
is below 300 F for 3 minutes, the compressor will stop, 30 seconds later the outdoor fan will stop. In cooling mode, the
indoor fan and swing motor will remain on. If the evaporator temperature is >= 500 F and the compressor is off for at least
3 minutes, the compressor will resume its normal operation state.
Overcurrent Protection
The software will monitor the compressor current to maintain it in a safety and reliable operating range.
If the total current is greater than the rating, the compressor will stop; the outdoor fan will continue to run for 30 seconds,
then stop.
2) Dry Mode
Drying Process
This feature will not take the place of a dehumidifier, it is intended to dry the filter and slightly cool the air. If the indoor
ambient temperature is greater than the preset temperature, the unit will enter the cooling and drying mode, in which
case the compressor will operate and the indoor fan will run at a low speed. When the indoor ambient temperature is at or
below the preset temperature, the unit will operate in it previous running state. When the indoor ambient drops to more
than 40 F below the preset temperature the compressor will stop running, then 30 seconds later the outdoor fan will stop,
the indoor fan will run at low speed.
- 20 F
30 Sec
60 Sec 30 Sec
60 Sec
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Basic Functions
3)Heating Mode
Heating Process
When the indoor ambient drops 40 F below the preset temperature, the unit will start the heating cycle. The outdoor
fan, compressor and 4-way valve will operate. The indoor fan will operate in the “Cold Air Prevention” mode in which
the indoor fan will have a 2 minute delay after the call for heating. The indoor evaporator coil temperature must reach
1040 F before the indoor fan will start, this will prevent cold air from discharging from the indoor coil. When the indoor
evaporator coil temperature is > 1040 F, the indoor fan will operate at low speed for 1 minute. With 1 minute of operation
or 2 minutes of no fan operation and the indoor evaporator coil temperature is > 1080 F, the indoor fan will operate at its
preset condition.
If the indoor ambient temperature is < 90 F and > 20 F of the preset temperature, the unit will run in its original mode of
operation.
If the compressor is running and the mode is changed from heating to cooling, the compressor will stop, the 4-way valve
will be de-energized 2 minutes later, the outdoor fan will stop after a 1 minute delay.
If the indoor ambient temperature is >= 90 F than the preset temperature, the compressor will stop and the outdoor fan will
stop after a 30 second delay. The indoor fan will continue to operate at its preset mode.
The G10 technology will determine compressor frequency based on ambient temperatures.
Stop heating
+90 F
+ 20 F
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Basic Functions
Defrost Process
You may force a defrost in heat mode by pressing the “+” and “-” buttons alternately three times within 5
seconds.
1) The unit will enter defrost when the following conditions are met:
A. Outdoor ambient <= 410 F
B. Compressor had accumulated more than 3 hours of operation in heating mode
C. The outdoor coil <= 320 F
Note: The compressor runtime will be cleared when the outdoor ambient is > 410 F or when the compressor has started
up after changing to cooling or drying mode and defrost has finished. The runtime will not be cleared when the unit has
stopped after reaching the setpoint temperature, a protection fault or changing to fan mode.
There are 3 perimeters used in the defrost algorithms, Outdoor ambient(Toutdoorambient), Outdoor tube(Toutdoortube) and
a calculated Tcompensation
Tcompensation is calculated by the following:

D. After power-up, for the first defrost Tcompensation = 320 F
E. Toutdoortube > 360 F then Tcompensation = 320 F
F. Toutdoortube <= 360 F then Tcompensation = 370 F
2) When heating has operated continuously for 45 minutes, or accumulated for 90 minutes, the unit will enter defrost
mode in 3 minutes after meeting any of the conditions below:
A. Outdoor ambient >= 410 F and outdoor coil <= 280 F

B. 280 F <= Toutdoorambient< 410 F, “Toutdoortube -Tcompensation ≤ 21F”
C. 230 F <= Toutdoorambient < 280 F <= Toutdoortube -Tcompensation ≤ 18F”
D. 140 F <= Toutdoorambient < 230 F , Toutdoortube -Tcompensation <= (Toutdoorambient - 370 F)
E. Toutdoorambient < 140 F, Toutdoortube -Tcompensation <= (Toutdoorambient - 37 F)
3) During defrost, if run time for the compressor does not reach 3 minutes, the defrost cycle will not start for the next
2 hours. At that time the compressor stops operation and 30 seconds later the outdoor fan will stop. 30 seconds after
this the 4-way reversing valves will de-energized. Following another 30 second delay, the compressor will increase its
compressor speed for defrosting. Defrosting will last for 450 seconds or until the Toutdoortube >= 500 F, at this temperature
the compressor will decrease it compressor speed for 30 seconds, then will stop. In another 30 seconds the 4-way valve will
energize, the 60 seconds later the compressor and outdoor fan will start. The compressor speed for defrosting will be 85hz.
During Defrost mode, a “H1” will be displayed on the indoor front panel display indicating the user selected mode has
been overridden and the system is performing a outdoor coil defrost operation.
4) Defrost Sequence:
When a defrost condition has been met, the compressor will stop, all expansions valves will open fully, the outdoor fan will
stop 40 seconds after the compressor stops. The 4-way valve will reverse direction (cooling mode) , then the compressor
will start and enter the defrost frequency. The control, board along with ambient sensors will calculate defrost time.
5) Oil Return:
Oil return condition can be met if the unit operates at a low frequency for an extended time. The indoor display will
indicate “H1” for this condition and is a normal procedure.
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Basic Functions
Cold Air Prevention (Heating mode with compressor running)

The system guards against discharging cold air in heating mode. It will delay the indoor fan until the evaporator coil has
warmed up to discharge warm, comfortable air into the room.
1) When the Tindoorambient < 750 F and the Tindoortube <= 1040 F with the fan in a stopped state, the indoor fan will begin
to run at low speed after a 2 minute delay. This will reduce cold air upon heating startup. Within 2 minutes, if
Tindoortube > 1040 F, the indoor fan will run at low speed. After 1 minute of operation, the fan will run at the preset fan
mode. Within 1 minute of low speed operation or 2 minutes of no fan operation, with the Tindoortube > 1080 F, the fan will
run at the preset mode.
2) If the Tindoorambient >= 750 F and the Tindoortube <= 1080 F the indoor fan will run at low speed for 1 minute than run
at the preset mode. After 1 minute of low speed operation, if the and the Tindoortube > 1080 F the fan will operate at its
preset mode.
Note:
The Tindoorambient in 1 & 2 above refers to the unit going into the heating mode coming out of defrost.
Overcurrent and Speed Protection (Total Current = Itotal)

The software will monitor the compressor current draw and adjust the compressor speed in order to maintain the inverter and
compressor in a safety and reliable operating range.
A. If Itotal <= 13a, an increase in frequency will be allowed
B. If Itotal >= 15a, increasing the frequency is not allowed.
C. If Itotal >= 17a, the compressor will decrease its frequency
D. If Itotal >= 19a, the compressor will stop and the indoor fan will stop after 30 seconds.
4)Fan Mode
Under this mode, the fan will run at the preset speed and the outdoor fan, compressor and 4-way valve will stop.
5)Auto Mode
Auto Mode Process

Setting the auto mode will run the unit in heat or cool automatically depending on Tindoorambient
1)Operating Parameters
A. If the Tindoorambient >= 790 F the unit will operate in cooling mode. The set temperature is 770 F.
B. If the Tindoorambient <= 720 F the unit will operate in heat mode. The set temperature is 680 F.
C. When the Tindoorambient <= 730 F and >= 770 F, the unit will operate in the previous state. If it is energized
for the first time, it will run in Fan mode
D. In auto mode, the cooling frequency will be the same as the cooling only mode and the heating frequency will
be the same as the heating only mode.
2) Protection
A. In cooling operation, protection is the same as the cooling only mode
B. In heating operation, protection is the same as the heating only mode
C. When the indoor ambient temperature changes, the operation mode will be automatically selected. Once started
the compressor will have a 6 minute runtime.
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Protection Functions
Common Protection Functions and Fault Displays
Coil High Temperature Protection

Ttube = measured temperature of outdoor coil in cooling mode, measured temperature of indoor coil in heating mode.
1) Outdoor Coil High Temperature Protection - In cooling mode the software will monitor the outdoor coil for an
abnormal high temperature condition.
A. If Ttube <= 1260 F, the unit will return to its original operation state
B. If Ttube >= 1310 F, frequency rise is not allowed
C. If Ttube >= 1360 F, the compressor will run at reduced frequency
D. If Ttube >= 1440 F, the compressor will stop and the indoor fan will operate at preset speed
2) Indoor Coil Temperature Protection - In heating mode the software will monitor the indoor coil for an abnormal high
temperature condition.
A. If Ttube <= 1220 F, the unit will return to its original operation state
B. If Ttube >= 1270 F, frequency rise is not allowed
C. If Ttube >= 1330 F, the compressor will run at reduced frequency
D. If Ttube >= 1400 F, the compressor will stop and the indoor fan will blow residual heat and then stop
3) Compressor Discharge Temperature Protection

The software will monitor the compressor discharge for an abnormal high temperature condition.
A. If Ttube >= 2080 F, frequency rise is not allowed
B. If Ttube >= 2170 F, the compressor will run at reduced frequency
C. If Ttube >= 2300 F, the compressor will stop
D. If Ttube <= 1940 F and the compressor has been off for at least 3 minutes, the compressor will resume operation
4) Compressor High Pressure Protection (Not available on 115v 9k & 12k models)
When the high pressure switch is detected for 6 seconds or more, the compressor will stop and can only be started by
powering off the unit. Dirty coils, refrigerant overcharge and outdoor fan problems can cause this fault.
5) Compressor Phase-lacking Protection

If one of the compressor phases are detected open before startup, the compressor will enter phase-locking protection.
The malfunction will be cleared after 1 min, then the unit will try a restart. If an error has been detected for 6 times
continuously, the compressor will lock out and will need to have power cycled. The errors will be cleared after the
compressor has run for 7 minutes continuously.
6) Module Protection (IPM)

Under module protection mode, the compressor will stop. When the compressor remains off for 3 minutes, the compressor
will resume operation. If the module protection occurs six times in succession, the compressor will remain off. Power will
need to be cycled to start unit. This is a thermal protection for the indoor module.
7) DC Buss Voltage Protection

The software will monitor the DC bus voltage.
If voltage on the DC Bus is below 150 or over 420v, the compressor will stop and the outdoor fan will stop in 30 seconds.
When the voltage on the DC bus returns to normal and the compressor has been off for 3 minutes, the compressor will
resume its operation.
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Protection Functions
8) Communication Fault
If the unit fails to receive correct signals for a 3 minutes, communication fault will occur and the whole system will stop
and a “E6” will be displayed on the front panel of the indoor unit.
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Remote Control Operation
Remote Buttons
Note:
This remote control is used in other models and some
features may or may not be available. Consult the
owners manual for specific features for your model.
There should be no obstructions between the remote
control and the indoor unit for proper operation. Keep the
remote from direct sunlight or any source that generates
heat, keep clean and dry. Change batteries frequently.
Note:
For detailed explanation of the functions, refer to the
“Other Controls” section of this manual for your model.
Button Identification
The function and operation of each button will be
explained later in this manual under Product Functions.
1. On/Off button
2. Mode, press to select desired operation
3. Decrease temperature
4. Increase temperature
5. Fan, press to select fan speed
6. Swing angle button (up & down)
7. Health/Save button, not available on all models
8. Swing angle button (left & right)
9. X-Fan button
10. Temperature Display
11. Timer Button
12. Turbo Fan Button
13. Sleep Button
14. Light Button
Press “mode” and “-” buttons to switch between

Fahrenheit & Centigrade
Press “-” & “+” to lock control
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Remote Control Operation
Display Icons
15. Mode icons

16. Lock icon
17. Light icon
18. Sleep icon
19. Temperature icon
20. Up & down swing icon
21. Left & right swing icon
22. Set time icon
23. Digital display
24. Fan speed icon
Replacing Batteries:
1. Locate the battery cover on the back of the remote.

2. Slide the cover downward.
3. Make sketch of battery polarities, then replace with
two “AAA” batteries.
4. Replace cover.
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Remote Control Functions
1)On/Off
The on-off state will change with each button press.
2) Mode Setting
Each time you press this button, a mode is selected in a sequence that goes from AUTO,
COOL, DRY, FAN,and HEAT
After energization, AUTO mode is defaulted. In AUTO mode, the set temperature will not
be displayed on the LCD, and the unit will automatically select the suitable operation
mode in accordance with the room temperature to make indoor room comfortable.
3)”-” Button
Press this button to decrease set temperature. Hold it down for above 2 seconds to
rapidly decrease set temperature. In AUTO mode, set temperature is not adjustable.
4)”+” Button
Press this button to increase set temperature. Hold it down for above 2 seconds to
rapidly increase set temperature. In AUTO mode, set temperature is not adjustable.
5) Fan
This button is used for setting fan speed in the sequence that goes from AUTO, low, medium, high, then back to
auto.
6) Up & Down Swing

Press button to start or stop up & down swing function. The remote controller defaults to simple swing
condition. Press + button and button at the same time at unit OFF to switch between simple swing and
static swing; blinks for 2 seconds. In static swing condition, pressing button, the swing angle up & down
louver positions. If the unit is turned off during swing operation,the louver will stop at present position.
7) Health Save
Press HEALTH part of this button to turn on or off HEALTH function.(only for some model)
Pressing SAVE this button, SE is displayed and the unit goes into SAVE operation mode. Press SAVE button
again to cancel SAVE function. During SAVE operation , the temperature and fan speed is not adjustable.
8) Left & Right Swing

Press button to start or stop left & right swing function. The remote controller defaults to a simple swing
position.
Press + button and button at the same time at unit OFF to switch between simple swing and static swing;
blinks for two seconds
In static swing position, pressing button the swing angle will change positions.
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Remote Control Functions
9) X-Fan
Allows fan to run after cooling cycle to dry off the coil and inhibit the growth of bacteria and mildew. Works
with “Auto” mode.
10)Temp Button
Toggles the display between set temperature, indoor temperature and outdoor temperature.
11) Timer On Button

Press TIMER button at unit ON to set TIMER OFF; HOUR OFF blinks. Press TIMER button at unite OFF to set
TIMER ON; HOUR ON blinks. In this case, pressing + or - button changes time setting. Holding down either
button rapidly changes time setting (time setting range 0.5 - 24 hours). Press TIMER button again to confirm
setting; HOUR ON/OFF stops blinking. If there is not any operation of button within 5 seconds during HOUR
ON/OFF blinking, TIMER setting will be canceled.
12) Turbo Button

Boost the cooling or heating airflow, allowing the unit to reach the preset temperature in the shortest amount of
time.
13) Sleep Button

Press this button to go into the SLEEP operation mode. Press it again to cancel this
function. This function is available in COOL , HEAT (Only for models with heating
function) or DRY mode to maintain the most comfortable temperature for you.
14) Light Button

Turns the light on the indoor display on and off.
15) Combination of “+” and “-” Buttons

Press “+” and “-” buttons simultaneously to lock or unlock the keypad
16) Combination of “Mode” and “-” Buttons

Press “Mode” and “-” buttons simultaneously will switch between Fahrenheit and Centigrade.
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Refrigerant Lines Connection, Evacuating and Charging
Refrigerant Lines Preparation &
Connection
The refrigerant lines should be kept sealed until ready to be
connected. Follow the following steps to ensure a quality leak
proof installation:
Step 1. Refrigerant Line Connection

Carefully bend and cut the tubing to prepare for flaring. Use a
flaring tool designed for R410a, following the recommended
manufacturer’s procedure. Tighten the flare nut to the
indicated torque by using a spanner wrench and a toque
wrench. Connect the indoor unit first, then the outdoor unit.
Use the 3/8” to 1/2” flare adapter if needed.
Note:
Over tightening flare nuts may damage flare connections and
may cause leaks.
Tubing Size Torque (foot-pounds) Torque (inch-pounds)
1/4” 10-13 124-159
3/8” 25-31 301-372
1/2” 36-45 434-540
5/8” 50-60 602-726
Step 2. System Leak Check
Refrigerant lines should be pressurized prior to evacuating
system to check for leaks.
Use only dry nitrogen with a pressure regulator for

pressurizing unit. Pressurize with 150 psi of dry nitrogen.
Apply soap and water to check whether the joints are leaky. A
leak detector may also be used for a leakage test.
Hint:
You may want to perform leak testing and evacuation before
wiring to save time, electrical connections can be completed
while your vacuum pump is running.
Step 3. System Evacuation

Note: The outdoor unit contains a refrigerant charge, leave
liquid and gas valves closed.
1. After no leaks have been detected, connect a vacuum

pump to the outdoor unit.
2. Connect appropriate hoses to manifold gauge, vacuum
pump and unit refrigeration connections.
3. Evacuate the system until the micron gauge reads no
higher than 350 microns.
4. Close valve to vacuum pump; if pressure does not rise
above 500 microns after one minute, the evacuation
should be complete.
5. If it does rise, check for leaks and/or evacuate longer.
6. For refrigerant lines longer than 25 feet, refer to
installation instructions chart included with the unit
installation manual for additional charge.
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Refrigerant Charging Procedure
Please refer to your units installation manual for proper charge. If your lineset exceeds the chart below for your
model, additional charge may be required. The charge must we weighed in with a refrigerant charging scale.
You can only add additional refrigerant to a new installation. If a low or high charge is suspected, you must
reclaim the refrigerant, then weigh in the correct amount per specifications including any additional for long
linesets. It is important to check for leaks before adding refrigerant.
1. Determine addition refrigerant charge.
The RIO single zone units contain a factory charge adequate for up to a total length of refrigerant line as
indicated in the chart below. Additional refrigerant will need to be added for total lengths over the listed length.
Confirm the following chart with your installation manual for additional charge amounts:
RIO09HP115V RIO12HP115V RIO09HP230V RIO12HP230V

1A 1A 1A & 1B 1A & 1B
Additional Charge 0.2 oz./ft. 0.2 oz./ft. 0.2 oz./ft. 0.2 oz./ft.
Max Length without
Additional Charge 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Factory Charge 35.3 oz. 35.3 oz. 26.1 oz. 35.3 oz.
Max. Total Piping
49 ft. 66 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.
Length
Max. Elevation 33 ft. 33 ft. 33 ft. 33 ft.
RIO14HP230V RIO24HP230V
1A 1A
Additional Charge 0.2 oz./ft. 0.22 oz./ft.
Max Length without
25 ft. 25 ft.
Additional Charge
Factory Charge 45.9 oz. 54.7 oz.
Max. Total Piping
50 ft. 50 ft.
Length
Max. Elevation 33 ft. 33 ft.
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Refrigerant Charging Procedure
2. Leak Testing
Follow the procedures for leak testing with nitrogen

prior to adding charge on a new installation or existing
one suspected for leaks. See preceding page.
3. Attach hoses to the unit and vacuum pump
5/16” x 1/4” adapter may be required to connect hose

to port.
Check to insure that the liquid and gas valves are closed
on the unit. Close all valves on your gauge set, then
connect the vacuum pump to your gauge set. Pump
down lineset and indoor unit. This step will be repeated
for all zones.
4. Zero charging scale
Place the refrigerant tank on the charging scale. Open

the tank valve, turn on the scale, then zero the scale.
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Refrigerant Charging Procedure, cont.
5. Begin adding additional refrigerant
Charging should be completed with the unit off (not

running) and through the liquid side with liquid
refrigerant. If there are no ports on the liquid side, use
the gas side port connection, charging with liquid.
Record the amount of additional charge for future
reference.
6. Charge to the correct weight
If the scale was zeroed with the refrigerant tank on the

scale, the amount added to the system will be a negative
amount since it was removed from the tank. After the
proper amount of refrigerant has been weighed in,
close the manifold valve.
7. Remove refrigerant tank
Close the tank valve, then carefully remove the hose

and adapter. Replace the charging port cap back on
the outdoor unit valves. On new installations, open all
liquid and vapor service valves.
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Installation
Proper installation site is vital for correct and efficient operation of the unit. Avoid the following sites where:
• Strong heat sources, vapors, flammable gas or volatile liquids are emitted.
• High-frequency electro-magnetic waves are generated by radio equipment, welders and medical equipment.
• The air is contaminated with industrial vapors and oils.
• The air contains sulfurous gas such as in hot spring zones.
• Poor air quality exists.
Indoor Unit
The air inlet and outlet should be away from any
obstructions. Ensure the air will easily circulate through
the entire room.
1. Select a site where the condensate can be easily routed
or consider a condensate removal pump.
2. Select a place where it is out of reach of children.
3. Select a place that has adequate mounting structure,
strong enough to withstand the full weight and
vibration of the unit.
4. Be sure to leave enough space to allow access for
routine maintenance. Refer to unit installation
specifications for clearances. Select a place more than
3 feet away from any TV or other electrical appliances
Outdoor Unit
1. Select a suitable site where proper drainage will occur.
2. Select a site where there is sufficient ventilation.
3. Select a site where there is no obstruction blocking the
inlet and outlet.
4. The site should be able to withstand the full weight of
the unit.
5. Try to limit expose to direct sunlight or strong winds.
6. Make sure that the outdoor unit is installed in
accordance with the installations instructions, and is
convenient for maintenance and repair.
7. Refer to your outdoor unit installation manual for
maximum lineset lengths and heights. This could be a
factor in determining outdoor location.
8. Select a place where it is out of reach of children.
9. Install Heat Pump legs to allow for proper drainage.
10. Install drain fitting in bottom of outdoor unit
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Installation
Mounting Plate Installation
1. The mounting plate should be installed horizontally

and level.
2. Measure the center of the indoor unit. Please note, that
depending on model, the center of the bracket may not
correspond with the center of the unit.
3. Attach the mounting plate on the wall with screws.
4. Be sure that the mounting plate has been attached
firmly enough to withstand approximately 132
pounds.
5. Refer to specific models for dimensional data.
Locate and Drill Hole

1. The piping can exit the indoor unit from either side,
see pictured below.
2. Drill a 2-1/2” diameter hole at a slightly downward
angle to the outdoor side.
3. Note: The outdoor hole should be approximately 1/4”
lower than the indoor hole.
4. Insert the piping-hole sleeve into the hole to prevent
the piping and wiring from being damaged when
passing through the hole.
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Installation
Install Drain Hose
1. Connect the drain hose to the outlet pipe of the indoor

unit using appropriate connections.
2. Insulate the condensate to prevent condensation.
3. Fasten the condensate, lineset and wring together to
prevent damage and movement. Slant the drain hose
downward for smooth drainage.
Install Line Set

1. Install lineset and wiring from the outside through the
wall sleeve.
2. Bend the indoor lineset. Note: a tube bender will speed
up the process.
3. Carefully remove flare nut from indoor coil. Listen
for holding charge from indoor unit. No charge may
indicate a leak and should be tested.
4. Use a flaring tool if necessary to create the flare,
connect tubing tightening to the torque listed below.
Tubing Size Torque (foot-pounds) Torque (inch-pounds)

1/4” 10-13 124-159
3/8” 25-31 301-372
1/2” 36-45 434-540
5/8” 50-60 602-726
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Installation
Pressure and Leak Test
1. Use only dry nitrogen with a pressure regulator for

pressurizing unit. Pressurize with 150 psi of dry
nitrogen.
2. Apply soap and water to check whether the joints are
leaky. A leak detector can also be applied for a leakage
test.
Hint: You may want to perform leak testing and evacuation

before wiring to save time, electrical connections can be
completed while your vacuum pump is running.
Evacuating the System

Note: The outdoor unit contains a refrigerant charge, leave
liquid and gas valves closed.
1. After no leaks have been detected, connect a vacuum

pump to the outdoor unit.
2. Connect appropriate hoses to manifold gauge, vacuum
pump and unit refrigeration connections.
3. Evacuate the system until the micron gauge reads no
higher than 350 microns.
4. Close valve to vacuum pump; if pressure does not rise
above 500 microns after one minute, the evacuation
should be complete.
5. If it does rise, check for leaks and/or evacuate longer.
6. For refrigerant lines longer than 25 feet, refer to
installation instructions chart included with the unit
installation manual for additional charge.
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Installation
Connect the Outdoor Wiring
115 volt unit

shown
115 Volt unit

1. Remove the handle on the right side plate of the
outdoor unit.
2. Connect wiring from indoor unit to 1,2,3 &
ground, being careful to match color code of indoor
connections. Repeat this for each indoor unit.
3. Connect power wiring form outdoor disconnect to N,
L and ground.
4. Check all connections to tightness.
5. Reinstall the cover/handle.
Note: Follow all local electrical codes for electrical wiring.

240 Volt unit
1. Remove the handle on the right side plate of the
outdoor unit.
2. Connect wiring from indoor unit to 1,2,3 &
ground, being careful to match color code of indoor
connections. Repeat this for each indoor unit.
3. Connect power wiring form outdoor disconnect to L1,
L2 and ground.
4. Check all connections to tightness.
5. Reinstall the cover/handle.
Note: Follow all local electrical codes for electrical wiring.

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Filter Maintenance and Emergency Operation
Cleaning Air Filter
1. Lift open the front panel as shown on the picture

2. The first stage filter can be cleaned with a
vacuum cleaner or by washing with a mild soap
and < 113º F water.
3. The 2nd filter can be washed, use a vacuum
cleaner to clean any dust, lint, etc.
4. Throughly dry filters before replacing in unit.
1st Stage Filter
Removable 2nd Stage Filter
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Electrical Schematics
9K, 12K 115V
Indoor Board
Symbol Color Symbol Symbol Color Symbol

WH White BN Brown
UE Yellow BU Blue
RD Red BK Black
YEGN Yellow/Green Protective Earth
These circuit diagrams are subject to change without notice, please refer to the one supplied with the unit.
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9K, 12K 115V
Outdoor Unit
Symbol Parts Name Symbol Parts Name

NL Neutral Wire, 110v Live Wire WH White
4YV 4-Way Valve YE Yellow
EKV Electric Expansion Valve RD Red
L Reactor BN Brown
COMP Compressor BU Blue
Protective Earth BK Black
SAT Overload YEGN Yellow/Green
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9K, 12K 230V
Indoor Board
9 & 12k
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9K, 12K 230V
Outdoor Unit
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18K
Indoor Unit
40
24K
Indoor Unit
41
24K
Indoor Unit
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18K, 24K
43
18K, 24K
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Printed Circuit Boards
AP-1 Circuit Board
Compressor
Heater Band
N2 - Voltage
Terminal
4-Way Valve
Compressor Wires
Thermistor wires
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Troubleshooting Indoor Components
Indoor Fan Motor Troubleshooting
To check the condition of the indoor fan motor voltage measurements

and resistance measurements can be compared to the following charts.
Care must be taken when checking voltage measurements, all wires and
terminals must be isolated for safety. Resistance measurements must be
taken with power off and “PG” connector removed from the circuit board.
The following chart indicates approximate voltage measurements, readings may vary slightly depending on
models and should be used as a reference only. Voltages should be taken with unit running.
PG Wire Connector Low Medium High Turbo

Brown - White 130 vac 147 vac 161 vac 225 vac
Brown - Red 148 vac 184 vac 210 vac 340 vac
White - Red 123 vac 150 vac 180 vac 205 vac
The following chart indicates approximate resistance measurements, readings may vary slightly depending on
models and should be used as a reference only. Turn power off and remove connector from circuit board before
reading measurements.
PG Wire Connector Resistance (ohms)

Brown - White 97 Ω
Brown - Red 174 Ω
White - Red 78 Ω
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Troubleshooting Indoor Components
Step Motor Troubleshooting
To check the condition of the indoor step (swing) motor resistance measurements may be
compared to the following chart. Resistance measurements must be taken with power off and
the connector removed from the board. The following charts indicate approximate readings
and may vary with different models. Turn power off and remove connector from circuit board.
Connector Blue Pink Yellow Orange Red

Blue 397 Ω 402 Ω 400 Ω 198 Ω
Pink 400 Ω 402 Ω 198 Ω
Yellow 402 Ω 198 Ω
Orange 198 Ω
Red
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Troubleshooting Outdoor Components
EEV Troubleshooting
Cooling Mode Heating Mode
Input Output
Output Input
To check the operation of the EEV Valve in cooling To check the operation of the EEV Valve in heating
mode, using a digital thermometer record the mode, using a digital thermometer record the
temperature of the input line and the output line temperature of the input line and the output line
of the valve as indicated in the picture above. of the valve as indicated in the picture above.
With the compressor running, the input side of With the compressor running, the input side of
the valve should have a higher reading then the the valve should have a higher reading then the
output side indicating that the valve is metering. output side indicating that the valve is metering.
If the temperature readings are the same, the If the temperature readings are the same, the valve
valve is fully open and the valve is not metering. is fully open and the valve is not metering. Since
Since the pressures and frequency are controlled by the pressures and frequency are controlled by
the G10 technology of the outdoor circuit board, the G10 technology of the outdoor circuit board,
there are no pressure checks that can be made. there are no pressure checks that can be made.
Resistance readings of EEV valve with wire plug disconnected from circuit board. Power to unit should be off
when making resistance readings. Readings below are approximate values and may vary slightly with different
outdoor models.
EEV Ω Orange Red Yellow Black Blue

Orange 94.6 Ω 94.8 Ω 94.4 Ω 47.0 Ω
Red 94.7 Ω 94.4 Ω 47.5 Ω
Yellow 94.6 Ω 47.7 Ω
Black 47.4 Ω
Blue
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4-Way Valve Troubleshooting
Cooling Mode Heating Mode
To Accumulator To Accumulator
To Condenser To Condenser
Suction Line Coil Suction Line Coil
Compressor Compressor
Discharge Discharge
Checking the 4-way valve in cooling mode requires Checking the 4-way valve in heating mode requires
the measurement of 4 readings. First record the the measurement of 4 readings. First record the
temperature of the compressor discharge tubing, temperature of the compressor discharge tubing,
secondly record the temperature of the tubing going secondly record the temperature of the suction
to the condenser. There should be no more than a line tube. There should be no more than a 10
10 degrees difference between the two readings. degrees difference between the two readings.
The next set of readings will require recording the The next set of readings will require recording the
temperature of the tubing going to the suction temperature of the tubing going to the condenser
line and the temperature of the tubing going to coil and the temperature of the tubing going to
the accumulator. Again, if there should be less the accumulator. Again, if there should be less
than 10 degrees difference between these readings. than 10 degrees difference between these readings.
A temperature reading higher than 10 degrees A temperature reading higher than 10 degrees
may indicate a leaky valve (not fully shifted) or a may indicate a leaky valve (not fully shifted) or a
blockage in the valve. blockage in the valve.
4-Way valve solenoid resistance check:
Be sure all power is off to the unit. Remove the plug connecting the 4-way vale to the circuit board. Check the
resistance with an ohmmeter. The reading should indicate 1.8k Ω. If the reading is infinite, replace the solenoid
coil.
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Temperature Sensor Check
Temperature
Sensor
Using a glass of ice water, place the sensor into the glass with a digital thermometer. Wait a few minutes for the
reading to stabilize. Compare the readings to the sensor tables in Appendix “A”, it the reading are not comparable,
replace the sensor. When replacing the sensor, be sure to fasten the sensor securely if it is attached to a tube.
Temp Temp Resistance Temp Temp Resistance Temp Temp Resistance

(ºC) (ºF) (kΩ) (ºC) (ºF) (kΩ) (ºC) (ºF) (kΩ)
0 32.0 49.02 52 125.6 4.986 104 219.2 0.898
1 33.8 46.6 53 127.4 4.802 105 221.0 0.873
2 35.6 44.31 54 129.2 4.625 106 222.8 0.848
3 37.4 42.14 55 131.0 4.456 107 224.6 0.825
4 39.2 40.09 56 132.8 4.294 108 226.4 0.802
5 41.0 38.15 57 134.6 4.139 109 228.2 0.779
6 42.8 36.32 58 136.4 3.99 110 230.0 0.758
7 44.6 34.58 59 138.2 3.848 111 231.8 0.737
8 46.4 32.94 60 140.0 3.711 112 233.6 0.717
9 48.2 31.38 61 141.8 3.579 113 235.4 0.697
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Compressor Windings
Compressor Windings
Red, Yellow & Blue Wires
Slightly depress tab for
easy removal
Compressor Winding Resistance Check:
Remove the compressor wires from the AP1 circuit board. The wires red to yellow, yellow to blue & red to
blue should have readings from 2 - 4 ohms. There should be no reading from any wire to chassis ground. If the
readings between the windings differ greatly, the windings are bad. If there is a reading from any wire to the
chassis, there is leakage in the windings.
Reactor
The reactor filters out electrical noise and transient voltage spikes to the control board. There will be a reading of
less than 1 Ω after the wires are removed. There should be no reading from either reactor terminal to ground.
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Outdoor Fan Motor
Outdoor Motor Winding Resistance Check:
Disconnect power to the unit, all reading are made with no power and fan motor wires disconnected from
circuit board.
The chart below will indicate the approximate resistance values in ohms. This motor is a brush-less DC motor,
readings may vary slightly for different models. Plugging a known good motor in the board would provide a
quick troubleshooting technique.
Motor Leads Red Yellow White

Red 75 Ω 74 Ω
Yellow 75 Ω 74 Ω
White 74 Ω 74 Ω
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Compressor Crankcase Heater Check
Compressor Crankcase Heater Resistance Check:
Unplug the wire connector from the circuit board. The resistance should read approximately 2.15K ohms. There
should be no reading from either wire to ground. If readings vary from these measurements, replace the heater.
Refrigerant Temperature Sensors
These sensors are a negative coefficient thermistor that decrease in resistance as the temperature increases. The
sensors are used to monitor the temperature of the refrigerant. Please refer to the troubleshooting section for
error codes generated by a sensor fault. Temperature sensors and locations will vary depending on models.
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Liquid Line Temperature Sensors
These sensors are a negative coefficient thermistor that decrease in resistance as the temperature increases. The
sensors are used to monitor the temperature of the refrigerant leaving the EEV to maintain a correct superheat
operation. Please refer to the troubleshooting section for error codes generated by a sensor fault. Temperature
sensors and locations will vary depending on models.
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Exhaust Temperature Sensor
The exhaust temperature sensor monitors the refrigerant discharge temperature and will send information to the
inverter control board for system operation.
The following actions can occur:
Exhaust Temperature > 208 F - Compressor will not rise above present level
Exhaust Temperature > 217 F - Compressor will run at reduced frequency
Exhaust Temperature < 194 F - Compressor off for 3 minutes minimum, the compressor will restart
Error Code F5 will be generated if the sensor is open or shorted. Please refer to the troubleshooting section for
more detailed information.
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Outdoor Temperature Sensor
This sensor is a negative coefficient thermistor that will decrease in resistance as the temperature increases. This
sensor will monitor the temperature of the outdoor air. The reading will be used by the inverter board to adjust
frequency calculations.
Error Code F3 will be generated if the sensor is open or shorted. Please refer to the troubleshooting section for
more detailed information.
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Fault Displays
Troubleshooting Faults
Observe all electrical precautions during service of indoor and outdoor units. During Static service (serving nit
without power applied), wait 10 minutes before service units.
During dynamic service (servicing while unit is energized), be sure unit is properly grounded.
Troubleshooting procedure:
1. Confirmation
2. Judgment of flashing LED of Indoor/Outdoor unit
3. Check the part associated with the fault code.
Precautions:
A large capacity electrolytic capacitor is used in the outdoor unit controller (inverter). Capacitor should be
discharged before attempting to work on board. Electrical shock hazard will be present even after unit is
disconnecte3d from power source.
Confirmation:
Confirm that the unit has proper voltage within 10% of rated value.
Observe flashing LED of indoor/outdoor unit for diagnostic information.
4 Minutes after protection stop of motor, the malfunction error code is shown. In other situations, the
malfunction will be displayed by pressing the light button for 6 times within 4 seconds.
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Fault Displays
9,000 and 12,000 btuh units
Display Method of Indoor Unit Display Method of Outdoor Unit

Indicator has 3 kinds of display A/C Status Possible Causes
Indicator Display (during
Malfuntiuon status and during blinking, ON
No. Dual-8 blinking, ON 0.5s and OFF 0.5s)
Name 0.5ws and OFF 0.5s
Code
Display Operation Cool Heating Yellow Red Green
Indicator Indicator Indicator Indicator Indicator Indicator
1 High pressure E1 OFF 3s During cooling and Possible reasons:

protection of and blink drying operation, except 1. Refrigerant was
system once indoor fan operates, all superabundant; 2.
loads stop operation. Poor heat exchange
During heating (including filth blockage
operation, the complete of heat exchanger
unit stops. and bad radiating
environment); Ambient
temperature is too high.
2 Antifreezing E2 OFF 3S OFF During cooling and 1. Poor air-return in

protection and blink 3S and drying operation, indoor unit; 2. Fan
twice blink 3 comporessor and speed is abnormal; 3.
times outdoor fan stop while Evaporator is dirty
indoor fan operates.
3 System block E3 OFF 3S OFF The Dual-8 Code 1. Low-pressure

or refrigerant and blink 3S and Display will show E3 protection; 2. Low
leakage 3 times blink 9 until the low pressure pressure protection
times switch stop operation. of system; 3. Low
pressure protection of
compressor
4 High discharge E4 OFF 3S OFF During cooling and Please refer to the
temperature and blink 3S and drying operation, malfunction analysis
protection of 4 times blink 7 compressor and outdoor (discharge protection,
compressor times fan stop while indoor overload).
fan operates. During
heatin operation, all
loads stop
5 Overcurrent E5 OFF 3S OFF During cooling and 1. Supply voltage is

protection and blink 3S and drying operation, unstable; 2. Supply
5 times blink 5 compressor and outdoor voltage is too low and
times fan stop while indoor load is too high; 3.
fan operates. During Evaporator is dirty.
loads stop
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Fault Displays

Code
7 High E8 OFF 3S OFF During cooling and Refer to the malfunction

temperature and blink 3S and drying operation, analysis (overload, high
resistant 8 times blink 6 compressor and outdoor temperature resistant).
protection times fan stop while indoor
loads stop
8 EEPROM EE OFF OFF During cooling and Replace outdoor control
malfunction 3S and 3S and drying operation, panel AP1
blink 15 blink 11 compressor and outdoor
times times fan stop while indoor
loads stop
9 Limit/decrease EU OFF OFF All loads operate Discharging after
frequency 3S and 3S and normally, while the complete unit is
due to high blink 6 blink 6 operation frequency for de-energized for 20
temperature of times times compressor is decreased mins, check whether
module the thermal grease on
IPM module of outdoor
control panel AP1 is
sufficient and whether
the radiateor is inserted
tightly. If its no use,
please replace control
panel AP1.
10 Malfunction C5 OFF 3S Wireless remote 1. No jumper cap
protection of and blink receiver and button insert on mainboard;
jumper cap 15 times are effective, but can 2. Incorrect insert of
not dispose the related jumper cap; 3. Jumper
command cap damaged; 4.
Abnormal detecting
circuit of mainboard.
11 Gathering F0 OFF 3S OFF When the outdoor Nominal cooling mode
refrigerant and blink 3S and unit receive signal of
1 time blink 1 Gathering refrigerant,
time the system will be
forced to run under
cooling mode for
gathering refrigerant
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Fault Displays

Code
12 Indoor F1 OFF During cooling and 1. Loosening or

ambient 3S and drying operation, bad contact of
temperature blink 1 indoor unit operates indoor ambient
sensor is open/ time while other loads will temp sensor and
short circuited stop; during heating mainboard terminal;
operation, the complete 2. Components in
unit will stop operation mainboard fell down
leads short circuit; 3.
Indoor ambient temp
sensor damaged (check
with sensor resistance
value chart); 4.
Mainboard damaged.
13 Indoor F2 OFF AC stops operation 1. Loosening or
evaporator 3S and once reaches the setting bad contact of
temperature blink temperature. Cooling, indoor evaporator
sensor is open/ twice drying: internal fan temp sensor and
short circuited motor stops operation mainboard terminal;
while other loads stop 2. Components on the
operation; heating: AC mainboard fall down
stop operation leads short cirtui; 3.
Indoor evaporator temp
sensor damaged (check
temp sensor value
chart for testing) 4.
Mainboard damaged
14 Outdoor F3 OFF OFF During cooling and Outdoor temperature
ambient 3S and 3S and drying operating, sensor hasn’t been
temperature blink 3 blink 6 compressor stops while connected well is
sensor is open/ times times indoor fan operates; damaged. Please check
short circuited During heating it by referring to the
operation, the complete resistance table for
unit will stop operation temperature sensor
15 Outdoor F4 OFF OFF During cooling and Outdoor temperature
condenser 3S and 3S and drying operating, sensor hasn’t been
temperature blink 4 blink 5 compressor stops while connected well or is
sensor is open/ times times indoor fan operates; damaged. Please check
short circuited During heating it by referring to the
operation, the complete resistance table for
unit will stop operation temperature sensor
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Fault Displays

Code
16 Outdoor F5 OFF OFF During cooling and 1. Outdoor temperature

discharge 3S and 3S and drying operation, sensor hasn’t been
temperature blink 5 blink 7 compressor will stop connected well or is
sensor is open/ times times after operating for about damaged. Please check
short circuited 3 mins, while indoor it by referring to the
fan will operate; During resistance table for
heating operation, the temperature sensor;
complete unit will stop 2. The head head of
after operating for about temperature sensor
3 mins hasn’t been inserted into
the copper tube
17 Limit/decrease F6 OFF OFF All loads operate Refer to the malfunction
frequency due 3S and 3S and normally, while analysis (overload, high
to overload blink blink 3 operation frequency for temperature resistant)
6times times compressor is decreased
18 Decrease F8 OFF OFF All loads operate The input supply voltage
frequency due 3S and 3S and normally, while is too low; System
to overcurrent blink blink 1 operation frequency for pressure is too high and
8times time compressor is decreased overload
19 Decrease F9 OFF OFF All loads operate Overload or
frequency due 3S and 3S and normally, while temperature is too
to high air blink 9 blink operation frequency for high; Refrigerant is
discharge times twice compressor is decreased insufficient; Malfunction
of electric expansion
valve (EKV)
20 Limit/decrease FH OFF OFF OFF All loads operate Poor air-return in
frequency due 3S and 3S and 3S and normally, while indoor unit or fan speed
to antifreezing blink 2 blink 2 blink 4 operation frequency for is too low
times times times compressor is decreased
21 Voltage for DC PH OFF OFF During cooling and 1. Measure the voltage
bus-bar is too 3S and 3S and drying operation, of position L and N on
high blink 11 blink 13 compressor will stop wiring board (XT), if
times times while indoor fan will the voltage is higher
operate; During heating than 265VAC, turn on
operation, the complete the unit after the supply
unit will stop operation. voltage is increased to
the normal range; 2. If
the AC input is normal,
measure the voltage of
electrolytic capacitor C
on control panel (AP1),
if its normal, theres
malfunction for the
circuit, please replace
the control panel (AP1)
61
Fault Displays

Code
22 Voltage of DC PL OFF OFF During cooling and 1. Measure the voltage

bus-bar is too 3S and 3S and drying operation, of position L and N on
low blink 21 blink 12 compressor will stop wiring board (XT), if
times times while indoor fan the voltage is higher
operate; During heating than 265VAC, turn on
operation, the complete the unit after the supply
unit will stop voltage is increased to
the normal range; 2. If
the AC input is normal,
measure the voltage of
electrolytic capacitor C
on control panel (AP1),
if its normal, theres
malfunction for the
circuit, please replace
the control panel (AP1)
23 Compressor P0 (during (during Showing durin min

Min frequence cooling or min heating
in test state test
24 Compressor P1 (during (during Showing during
rated frequence nominal cooling or
in test state nominal heating test
25 Compressor P2 (during (during Showing during max
maximum cooling or max heating
frequence in test
test state
26 Compressor P3 (during (during Showing during middle
intermediate cooling or middle
frequence in heating test
test state
27 Overcurrent P5 OFF During cooling and Refer to the
protection of 3S and drying operation, malfunction analysis
phase current blink 15 compressor will stop (IPM protection,
for compressor times while indoor fan loss of synchronism
will operate; During preoteciton and
heating operationg, the overcurrent protection
complete unit will stop of phase current for
operation. compressor
28 Charging PU OFF During cooling and Refer to the part three
malfunction of 3S and drying operation, - charging malfunction
capacitor blink 17 compressor will stop analysis of capacitor
times while indoor fan will
operate; During heating
operationg the complete
unit will stop
62
Fault Displays

Code
29 Malfunction P7 OFF During cooling and Replace outdoor control

of module 3S and drying operation, panel AP1
temperature blink 18 compressor will stop
sensor circuit times while indoor fan will
operationg the complete
unit will stop
30 Module high P8 OFF During cooling and After the complete unit
temperature 3S and drying operation, is de-energized for 20
protection blink 19 compressor will stop mins, check whether
times while indoor fan will the thermal grease on
operate; During heating IPM Module of outdoor
operationg the complete control panel AP1 is
unit will stop sufficient and whether
the radiator is inserted
tightly. If its no use,
please replace control
panel AP1.
31 Decrease H0 OFF All loads operate Refer to the malfunction
frequency 3S and normally, while analysis (overload, high
due to high blink 10 operation frequency for temperature resistant)
temperature times compressor is decreased
resistant
during heating
operation
32 Static H2 OFF
dedusting 3S and
protection blink
twice
33 Overload H3 OFF OFF During cooling and 1. Wiring terminal
protection for 3S and 3S and drying operation, OVC-COMP is
compressor blink 3 blink 8 compressor will stop loosened. In normal
times times while indoor fan will state, the resistance for
operate; During heating this terminal should
operationg the complete be less than 1ohm; 2.
unit will stop Refer to the malfunction
analysis (discharge
protection, overload)
34 System is H4 OFF OFF During cooling and Refer to the malfunction
abnormal 3S and 3S and drying operation, analysis (overload, high
blink 4 blink 6 compressor will stop temperature resistant)
times times while indoor fan will
operation, the complete
unit will stop operation.
63
Fault Displays

Code
35 IPM protection H5 OFF OFF During cooling and Refer to the malfunction
3S and 3S and drying operation, analysis (IPM
blink 5 blink 4 compressor will stop protection, loss of
times times while indoor fan will syncrhonism protection
operate; During heating and overcurrent
operation, the complete protection of phase
unit will stop operation. current for compressor.
36 Module H5 OFF OFF

temperature is 3S and 3S and
too high blink 5 blink 10
times times
37 Internal motor H6 OFF 3S Internal fan motor, 1. Bad contact of
(fan motor) do and blink external fan motor, DC motor feedback
not operate 11 times compressor and electric terminal; 2. Bad
heater stop operationg, contact of DC motor
guide louver stops and control end; 3. Fan
present location. motor is stalling; 4.
Motor malfunction;
5. Malfunction of
mainboard rev detecting
circuit
38 H7 OFF During cooling and Refer to the malfunction
3S and drying operation, analysis (IPM
blink 7 compressor will protection, loss of
times stop while indoor syncrhonism protection
fan operate; During and overcurrent
heating operationg, the protection of phase
complete unit will stop current for compressor.
operation.
39 PFC protection HC OFF OFF During cooling and Refer to the malfunction
3S and 3S and drying operation, analysis (IPM
blink 6 blink 14 compressor will protection, loss of
times times stop while indoor syncrhonism protection
fan operate; During and overcurrent
heating operationg, the protection of phase
complete unit will stop current for compressor.
operation.
40 Outdoor DC L3 OFF 3S OFF Outdoor DC fan motor DC fan motor
fan motor and blink 3S and malfunction lead malfunction or
malfunction 23 times blink 14 to compressor stop system blocked or the
times operation. connector loosed
64
Fault Displays

Code
41 Power L9 OFF 3S OFF Compressor stop To protect the

protection and blink 3S and operation and Outdoor electronical components
20 times blink 9 fan motor will stop 30S when detect high power
times later, 3 minutes later fan
motor and compressor
will restart
42 Indoor unit LP OFF 3S OFF Compressor and Indoor unit and outdoor
and outdoor and blink 3S and outdoor fan motor can't unit doesn't match
unit doesn't 19 times blink 16 work
match times
43 Failure start-up LC OFF During cooling and Refer to the malfunction
3S and drying operation, analysis
blink 11 compressor will
times stop while indoor
fan operate; During
heating operationg, the
complete unit will stop
operation.
44 Malfunction of U1 OFF During cooling and Replace outdoor control
phase current 3S and drying operation, panel AP1
detection blink 13 compressor will stop
circuit for times while indoor fan will
compressor operate; During heating
unit will stop
45 Malfunction U3 OFF During cooling and Supply voltage is
of voltage 3S and drying operation, unstable
dropping for blink 20 compressor will stop
DC bus-bar times while indoor fan will
unit will stop
46 Malfunction U5 OFF During cooling and Theres circuit
of complete 3S and drying operation, malfunction on outdoor
units current blink 13 compressor will stop units control panel
detection times while indoor fan will AP1. Please replace the
operate; During heating outdoor unit control
operation, the complete panel AP1.
unit will stop
65
Fault Displays

Code
47 The four- U7 OFF If this malfunction 1. Supply voltage is

way valve is 3S and occurs during heating lower than AC175V; 2.
abnormal blink 20 operationg, the Wiring terminal 4V is
times complete unit will stop loosened or broken, 3.
operation 4V is damaged, please
replace 4V
48 Zero-crossing U9 OFF 3S During cooling Replace outdoor control

malfunction of and blink operation, compressor panel AP1
outdoor unit 18 times will stop while indoor
fan will operate; during
heating, the complete
unit will stop operation.
49 Frequency OFF
limiting 3S and
(power) blink 13
times
50 Compressor OFF
running 3S and
blink
once
51 The OFF
temperature 3S and
for turning blink 8
on the unit is times
reached
52 Frequency OFF
limiting 3S and
(module blink 11
temperature) times
53 Normal OFF
0.5S and
blink
once
54 Defrosting OFF OFF Defrosting will occur It’s the normal state.
3S and 0.5S and in heating mode.
blink blink Compressor will operate
once twice while indoor fan will
(during stop operation.
66
Fault Displays
If malfunction occurs, corresponding code will display and the unit will resume normal until protection or
malfunction disappears.
Compressor starts (normal) Yellow indicator blinks once
Defrosting (normal display of indoor unit) Yellow indicator blinks twice
Anti-freezing protection (normal disply of

indoor unit) Yellow indicator blinks 3 times
IPM Protection Yellow indicator blinks 4 times
Overcurrent Protection Yellow indicator blinks 5 times
Overload Protection Yellow indicator blinks 6 times
Exhaust Protection Yellow indicator blinks 7 times
Indoor Display of
Overload protection of compressor Yellow indicator blinks 8 times
outdoor unit
Cooling (dehumidfy) or heating >= dropped
frequency current Red indicator blinks once
Exhaust temp. >= dropped frequency

temperature Red indicator blinks twice
Tube temp. >= dropped frequency

temperature Red indicator blinks 3 times
T tube-in <= dropped frequency temperature Red indicator blinks 4 times
Outdoor condenser temp sensor malfunction Red indicator blinks 5 times
Outdoor ambient temp sensor malfunction Red indicator blinks 6 times
Outdoor exhaust temp sensor malfunction Red indicator blinks 7 times
Starting at temperature does not reach Red indicator blinks 8 times
Communication is not normal Green indicator does not blink
67
Fault Displays
Indoor Unit Displaying Method Outdoor Unit Display (LED)

Indicator Display (during Indicator has 3 kinds of display status and
Malfunction Dual-8
blinking, ON 0.5s and OFF 0.5s during blinking, ON 0.5s and OFF 0.5s A/C Status Malfunctions
Name Code
Running Cooling Heating D43/
Display D40/D5 D41/D6 D42/D16
LED LED LED D30
During cooling Possible reasons:
and drying 1. Refrigerant was
operation, superabundant;
except indoor 2. Poor heat
fan operates, exchange
High pressure OFF 3s all loads stop (including filth
protection of D1 and blink o ¶ ¶ ¶ operation. blockage of heat
system once During heating exchanger and
operation the bad radiating
complete stops environment);
Ambient
temperature is
too high.
During cooling 1. Poor air return
and drying in indoor unit,
OFF 3s operation, 2. Fan speed is
Anti-freezing
E2 and blink n o n o compressor and abnormal, 3.
protection
twice outdoor fan stop Evaporator is
while indoor fan dirty
operates
During cooling Please refer to
and drying the malfunction
operation, analysis
High
compressor and (discharge
discharge OFF 3s
outdoor fan stop protection
temperature D4 and blink n o n ¶
while indoor overload)
protection of 4 times
fan operates.
compressor
During heating
operation, all
loads stop
During cooling 1. Supply voltage
and drying is unstable, 2.
operation, Supply voltage
compressor and is too low and
OFF 3s
Overcurrent outdoor fan stop load is too high,
E5 and blink o n ¶ o
protection while indoor 3. Evaporator is
5 times
fan operates. dirty
During heating
operation, all
loads stop
o = OFF
n = Illuminated
¶ = Blink
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Fault Displays

Indicator Display (during Indicator has 3 kinds of display status and
Malfunction Dual-8
blinking, ON 0.5s and OFF 0.5s during blinking, ON 0.5s and OFF 0.5s A/C Status Malfunctions
Name Code
Running Cooling Heating
Display D40/D5 D41/D6 D42/D16 D43/D30
LED LED LED
During cooling Refer to the
and drying corresponding
operation, malfunction
compressor analysis
OFF 3s and outdoor
Communication fan stop while
E6 and blink o o o ¶
Malfunction indoor fan
6 times
operates.
During heating
operation, all
loads stop
Operation Control board

Circuit PG
of remote is damaged.
motor (indoor
OFF 3s controller or
fan) has circuit
U8 and blink control panel
malfunction
17 times is available, but
by zero cross
the unit wont
detection
act
The complete Poor
unit will stop connection for
operation PGF in circuit
diagram,
PG motor
OFF 3s Malfunction
(indoor fan
H6 and blink of indoor
motor) does not
11 times units control
operate
panel AP1,
Malfunction
of indoor units
motor M1
and drying corresponding
operation, malfunction
compressor analysis
High
OFF 3s and outdoor
temperature
E8 and blink n o n n fan stop while
resistant
8 times indoor fan
protection
operates.
During heating
operation, all
loads stop
o = OFF
n = Illuminated
¶ = Blink
69
Fault Displays
Indicator has 3 kinds of display status
Malfunction Dual-8 and during blinking, ON 0.5s and
blinking, ON 0.5s and OFF 0.5s A/C Status Malfunctions
Name Code OFF 0.5s
Display Running Cooling Heating D40/ D41/ D42/ D43/
LED LED LED D5 D6 D16 D30
The complete Poor connection for
unit will stop the jumper cap on
Malfunction OFF 3s
operation indoor units, control
protection of C5 and blink
panel AP1, please
jumper cap 15 times
reinsert or replace the
jumper cap
During cooling 1. Room temperature
and drying sensor hasn’t been
operation, connected well with
Indoor indoor unit indoor units control
ambient operates while panel AP1 (refer to
OFF 3s
temperature other loads the wiring diagram for
F1 and blink
sensor is will stop indoor unit), 2. Room
once
open/short during heating temperature sensor
circuit operation, the is damaged (please
complete unit refer to the resistance
will stop table of temperature
sensor)
During cooling 1. Room temperature
and drying sensor hasn't been
operation, connected well with
Indoor indoor unit indoor units control
evaporator will operate panel AP1 (refer to
OFF 3s
temperature while other the wiring diagram for
F2 and blink
sensor is loads will stop; indoor unit) 2. Room
twice
open/short During heating temperature sensor
circuited operation, is damaged (please
the complete refer to the resistance
unit will stop table of temperature
operation sensor)
During cooling Outdoor temperature
and drying sensor hasn't been
operating, connected well or
Outdoor
compressor stops is damaged. Please
ambient
OFF 3s while indoor check it by referring
temperature
F3 and blink o o ¶ n fan operates; to the resistance table
sensor is
3 times During heating for the temperature
open/short
operation, sensor.
circuited
the complete
unit will stop
operation
o = OFF
n = Illuminated
¶ = Blink
70
Fault Displays

Indicator has 3 kinds of display
Malfunction Dual-8 status and during blinking, ON 0.5s
Name Code and OFF 0.5s
During cooling and Outdoor
drying operating, temperature
compressor stops sensor hasn't been
Outdoor while indoor fan connected well
condenser OFF 3s operates; During or is damaged.
temperature F4 and blink o o ¶ o heating operation, Please check it by
sensor is open/ 4 times the complete unit referring to the
short circuited will stop operation resistance table for
the temperature
sensor.
During cooling and 1. Outdoor

drying operation, temperature
compressor will sensor hasn't been
stop after operating connected well
for about 3 mins, or is damaged.
Outdoor
while indoor fan Please check it by
condenser OFF 3s
will operate; During referring to the
temperature F5 and blink o o ¶ ¶
heating operation, resistance table
sensor is open/ 5 times
the complete unit for temperature
short circuited
will stop after sensor. 2. The head
operating for about of temperature
3 mins sensor hasn't been
inserted into the
copper tube
All loads operate Refer to the
Limit/decrease OFF 3s normally, while malfunction
frequency due to F6 and blink n o ¶ ¶ operating frequency analysis (overload,
overload 6 times for compressor is high temperature
decreased resistant)
All loads operate The input supply
Decrease OFF 3s normally, while voltage is too low,
frequency due to F8 and blink n n o n operating frequency system pressure
overcurrent 8 times for compressor is is too high and
decreased overload
o = OFF
n = Illuminated
¶ = Blink
71
Fault Displays
Malfunction Dual-8 and during blinking, ON 0.5s and OFF
Name Code 0.5s
All loads operate Overload or
normally, while temperature is too
Decrease
OFF 3s operating frequency high, refrigerant
frequency
F9 and blink n n o o for compressor is is insufficient,
due to high
9 times decreased Malfunction of
air discharge
electric expansion
valve (EEV)
During cooling and 1. Measure the
drying operation, voltage of position
compressor will stop L and N on wiring
while indoor fan board (XT), if the
will operate; During voltage is higher
heating operating than 265VAC,
the complete unit turn on the unit
will stop operation after the supply
voltage is increased
Voltage for OFF 3s to the normal
DC bus-bar PH and blink o n o ¶ range. 2. If the AC
is too high 11 times input is normal
measure the voltage
of electrolytic
capacitor C on
control panel
(AP1), if its normal,
theres malfunction
for the circuit,
please replace the
control panel (AP1)
During cooling and Theres circuit
drying operating, malfunction on
the compressor will outdoor units
Malfunction
OFF 3s stop while indoor control panel AP1,
of complete
U5 and blink o n ¶ n fan will operate; please replace
units current
13 times During heating the outdoor units
detection
operation the control panel AP1
complete unit will
stop operating
o = OFF
n = Illuminated
¶ = Blink
72
Fault Displays
Malfunction Dual-8 status and during blinking, ON
Name Code 0.5s and OFF 0.5s
During cooling and Theres circuit
drying operating, malfunction on
the compressor will outdoor units
stop while indoor fan control panel AP1,
Malfunction of OFF 3s will operate; During please replace
complete units U5 and blink o n ¶ n heating operation the the outdoor units
current detection 13 times complete unit will control panel AP1
stop operating
During cooling and Refer to the

drying operating, malfunction analysis
the compressor will (IPM protection,
Overcurrent
OFF 3s stop while indoor fan loss of synchronism
protection of
P5 and blink o ¶ o o will operate; During protection and
phase current for
15 times heating operation the overcurrent
compressor
complete unit will protection of
stop operating phase current for
compressor.
Defrosting will It’s the normal state
OFF occur in heating
3s and mode. Compressor
Defrosting H1
blink will operate while
once indoor fan will stop
operation
OFF / /
Static dedusting 3s and
H2
protection blink
twice
During cooling and 1. Wiring terminal
drying operation, OVC-COMP is
compressor will stop loosened. In normal
while indoor fan state, the resistance
OFF
Overload will operate; During for this terminal
3s and
protection for H3 o ¶ ¶ o heating operation, should be less than
blink 3
compressor the complete unit 1ohm 2. Refer to
times
will stop operation. the malfunction
analysis (discharge
protection,
overload)
o = OFF
n = Illuminated
¶ = Blink
73
Fault Displays
Name Code 0.5s
and drying malfunction
operation, analysis
OFF compressor will (overload, high
System is 3s and stop while indoor temperature
H4 n o n n
abnormal blink 4 fan will operate; resistant)
times During heating
operation, the
complete unit will
stop operation.
operation, analysis (IPM
OFF compressor will protection, loss
3s and stop while indoor of synchronism
IPM protection H5 o ¶ o n
blink 5 fan will operate; protection and
times During heating overcurrent
operation, the protection of
complete unit will phase current for
stop operation. compressor)
operation, analysis
OFF compressor will
3s and stop while indoor
PFC protection HC o n ¶ ¶
blink 6 fan will operate;
times During heating
operation, the
complete unit will
stop operation.
operation, analysis (IPM
OFF compressor will protection, loss
Desynchronizing 3s and stop while indoor of synchronism
H7 o ¶ n ¶
of compressor blink 7 fan will operate; protection and
times During heating overcurrent
operation, the protection of
complete unit will phase current for
stop operation. compressor)
o = OFF
n = Illuminated
¶ = Blink
74
Fault Displays
All loads operate Refer to the
normally, while malfunction
operation frequency analysis (overload,
Decrease for compressor is high temperature
frequency due to OFF decreased resistant)
high temperature 3s and
H0 n o ¶ ¶
resistant blink 10
during heating times
operation
During cooling and Refer to the

drying operation, malfunction
OFF compressor will stop analysis
3s and while indoor fan
Failure startup LC o ¶ o ¶
blink 11 will operate; During
times heating operation,
the complete unit
will stop operation.
During cooling and Replace outdoor
drying operation, control panel AP1
Malfunction of OFF compressor will stop
phase current 3s and while indoor fan
U1 o ¶ n o
detection circuit blink 13 will operate; During
for compressor times heating operation,
the complete unit
will stop operation.
OFF compressor will stop
EEPROM 3s and while indoor fan
EE o o o n
malfunction blink 15 will operate; During
the complete unit
will stop
During cooling and Refer to the part
drying operation, three--charging
OFF compressor will stop malfunction
Charging
3s and while indoor fan analysis of
malfunction of PU o n o n
blink 17 will operate; During capacitor
capacitor
the complete unit
will stop
o = OFF n = Illuminated ¶ = Blink
75
Fault Displays
Name Code 0.5s
Malfunction OFF compressor will stop
of module 3s and while indoor fan
P7 o o n ¶
temperature blink 18 will operate; During
sensor circuit times heating operation,
the complete unit
will stop
During cooling and After the complete
drying operation, unit is deenergized
compressor will stop for 20 mins,
while indoor fan check whether
will operate; During the thermal
OFF heating operation, grease on IPM
Module high
3s and the complete unit Module of outdoor
temperature P8 n o ¶ n
blink 19 will stop control panel
protection
times AP1 is sufficient
and whether the
radiator is inserted
tightly. If its no
use, please replace
control panel AP1
During cooling and Supply voltage is
drying operation, unstable
Malfunction OFF compressor will stop
of voltage 3s and while indoor fan
U3 o n n n
dropping for blink 20 will operate; During
DC bus-bar times heating operation,
the complete unit
will stop
o = OFF
n = Illuminated
¶ = Blink
76
Fault Displays
During cooling 1. Measure the
and drying voltage of position
operation, L and N on wiring
compressor will board (XT), if the
stop while indoor voltage is higher
fan will operate; than 150VAC, turn
During heating on the unit after
operation, the the supply voltage
OFF complete unit will is increased to the
Voltage of DC
3s and stop normal range. 2.
bus-bar is too PL o n n o
blink 21 If the AC input is
low
times normal, measure
the voltage of
electrolytic capacitor
C on control panel
(AP1), if its normal,
theres malfunction
for the circuit,
please replace the
control panel AP1
All loads operate Discharging after
normally, while the complete unit
operation is de-energized
frequency for for 20 mins, check
compressor is whether the thermal
Limit/decrease decreased grease on IPM
frequency due to Module of outdoor
EU n n n ¶
high temperature control panel AP1
of module is sufficient and
whether the radiator
is inserted tightly.
If its no use, please
replace control
panel AP1
If this malfunction 1. Supply voltage is
occurs during lower than AC175V;
heating operation, 2. Wiring terminal
The four-way
valve is abnormal
U7 n o ¶ o the complete unit 4V is loosened or
will drop operation broken; 3. 4V is
damaged, please
replace 4V
o = OFF
n = Illuminated
¶ = Blink
77
Fault Displays
Name Code 0.5s
During cooling Replace outdoor
operation, control panel AP1
Zero crossing compressor will
malfunction stop while indoor
U9 n n ¶ o
of outdoor fan will operate;
unit during heating the
complete unit will
stop operation
Limit/ All loads operate Poor air-return in
decrease normally, while indoor unit or fan
frequency FH n n n o operation frequency speed is too low
due to anti for compressor is
freezing decreased
o = OFF
n = Illuminated
¶ = Blink
78
Troubleshooting 9,000 & 12,000 Units
Indoor Fan does not Operate
Is the indoor control board fastened securely and wired correctly?

Are the input voltages within 10% of rated value?
Energize the unit
Proper Voltage between No Check power

L&N supply
Yes
Check connection on No Yes

indoor board Repair connections
Yes
No Is system Yes
operating properly
Replace indoor board
Is system No Replace indoor Yes

operating properly motor
Yes
End Troubleshooting
79
Temperature Sensor Malfunction
Temperature sensor malfunction

Start Temperature Sensor
Troubleshooting
F1 & F2 will relate to indoor sensor faults
F4 & F5 will relate to outdoor sensor faults
Is the sensor wire plug loose from Yes

control board
Insert the plug correctly
No Is problem corrected?
Is there a short or open circuit in the Yes

wire or sensor?
Replace sensor or correct

wire problem
No Yes
Is problem corrected?
Do the temperature sensor readings No

compare to the resistance table in Replace the sensor with
the Appendix? appropriate part number
Yes
Replace the controller with the same

Yes
part number
End Troubleshooting
80
Start Failure Malfunction
Energize and
start the unit
No Is the stop duration of the compressor longer than

3 minutes.
Yes
Are the wire connections No Reconnect the wires

on the compressor according to the wiring
connected properly diagram
Yes
No
Eliminate the malfunction
Yes
Is the unit overcharged
Yes
Charge the unit according

The stop duration of the unit to the “Charging” section of
is not long enough, the high this manual
and low side pressure of
the system is not balanced,
restart it after 3 minutes
Yes
No
Replace the outdoor main

board
Yes
No
Replace the compressor
End Troubleshooting
81
Desynchronizing of Compressor after Unit is Started
H7
Desynchronizing of compressor 1. Check the resistance of the compressor
Status: terminals and connections to the compressor
During cooling mode, compressor will stop, 2. Check for overcharge of refrigerant
indoor fan will run. Heating mode all units 3. Check for correct voltage
stop. 4. Check for dirty coils and filters
Troubleshooting Procedure for Synchronizing Fault after Unit is Started
Start Troubleshooting after unit

is powered off for 3 minutes
Are the compressor terminal No

connected properly?
Yes
Replace Control Board AP1
Compressor Wires
Yes Illustration is for

Correct wiring
Remove Malfunction? reference only, actual
problem
model may vary.
No
Replace Compressor
End Troubleshooting
82
Desynchronizing of Compressor During Operation
H7
Desynchronizing of compressor
1. Check the resistance of the compressor
Status:
terminals and connections to the compressor
During cooling mode, compressor will stop,
2. Check for overcharge of refrigerant
indoor fan will run. Heating mode all units
3. Check for correct voltage
stop.
Troubleshooting Procedure for Synchronizing Fault During Operation
Start Troubleshooting
Is the outdoor fan working No Are wire connections

Wire per diagram.
properly? proper?
Yes
Yes
Replace Fan Fan Operating Yes

Are there any airflow obstructions?
Capacitor C1 Properly?
Yes
No Replace Outdoor Fan Yes

Improve airflow
Motor?
No Correct voltage
Is input voltage normal? problem
Yes
No Charge per
Is unit overcharged?
installation manual
Replace Control Board No

Malfunction corrected Replace Compressor
AP1
Yes
End Troubleshooting
83
Overload and Discharge Malfunction
Start
No
Is the Overload connections OK
Yes
Check the resistance between the

No two ends of the overload protector in
ambient temperature. Is the resistance
below 1K
Yes
Is the wiring of the No Reconnect according to the

electronic expansion valve
wring diagram
connected well
Yes
Replace the overload
protector
Check the coil of the electronic expansion
valve per instructions in this manual.
Replace if faulty
Yes
No
Check the refrigerant status, if there is leakage,

recharge according to this service manual.
Yes
No
Replace outdoor main
board
End Troubleshooting
84
Communication Failure
E6
Status: 1. Improper voltages
Cooling operation, compressor stops while 2. Mis-matched indoor and outdoor units
indoor fans runs. Heating operation, complete 3. Improper wiring between indoor and outdoor
unit stops units
Communication failure of
some units
De-energize, check the wire

connections of indoor and outdoor
units and power to outdoor unit
Are all connections No Did this correct the Yes

Correct connections
correct? problem?
No
De-energize, change the communication wire

of the working/communication indoor unit and
malfunctioning/non-communicating indoor unit,
then energize the unit and wait for 3 minutes
The malfunction Yes

Replace outdoor main board
indoor unit
resumes normal
Yes
Replace the main board of the malfunctioning

indoor unit
End Troubleshooting
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Temperature sensor malfunction
Start Temperature Sensor

Troubleshooting
Is the sensor wire plug loose from Yes

the control board?
Insert the plug correctly
No Is problem corrected?
Is there a short or open circuit in the Yes

wire or sensor?
Replace sensor or correct

wire problem
No Yes
Do the temperature sensor readings No

compare to the resistance table in Replace the sensor with
the Appendix? appropriate part number
Yes
Replace the controller with the same

Yes
part number
End Troubleshooting
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Indoor fan does not operate
Possible causes:
1. Fan motor locked
2. The control or feedback terminal of PG not connected properly
3. Damaged motor
4. Main board malfunction
Energize the unit
No OK
Does fan turn freely? Find obstruction
Yes
Is the feedback Yes OK

terminal PG motor Repair connections
loose?
Is the control terminal Yes OK

Repair connections
of PG motor loose?
Re-energize unit to turn unit on.

Measure within one minute after the Yes
louvers are opened whether the output Replace indoor
voltage on the control terminal of the motor
PG motor is > 50 volts
No
Replace indoor board
End Troubleshooting
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Jumper Cap Malfunction
C5
Jumper Cap Malfunction 1. No jumper cap inserted on board

Status: 2. Jumper cap not fully seated
Wireless remote will not send command to 3. Jumper cap damaged
indoor unit. 4. Bad control board
Is there a jumper cap on the No Install a matching

controller? jumper cap
Yes
Yes
No Is system Yes
operating properly
Is the jumper cap Re-insert the jumper

inserted correctly? cap
Yes
No Is system Yes
operating properly
Replace the jumper

cap
Is system Yes
operating properly
No
Replace the main

control board
End Troubleshooting
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E5
Fault & Status Possible Causes
1. Supply voltage is unstable
Status:
2. Supply voltage is too low
During cooling & dehumidifying, indoor unit
3. Coils are dirty
operates while other functions stop; During
4. Improper refrigerant charge
heating operation, complete unit stops
Check if compressor’s connection No

Adjust compressor’s
line is properly connected connection line
Yes
No
Check if current value is higher than
Replace overcurrent protector
the protectors setting
Yes
No
Refer to high pressure
Is units high pressure normal
protection error
Yes
No
Check connections, contact
Check if unit voltage is normal
electric utility company
Yes
Replace main board
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Capacity Charging Malfunction
PU
Charging Malfunction of Capacitor

1. Improper input voltage
Status:
2. Poor connection on reactor
3. Reactor damaged
4. Bad AP1 control board
stop.

is powered on for 1 minute
Use a DC voltmeter to
measure the voltage
across the terminals of the
electrolytic capacitor
The detection circuit

Yes of the outdoor Replace outdoor main
Voltage higher than 200v
mainboard has board
malfunctioned
No
Check if the inductor wiring is

loose or induction is cut off
No
Shut down power and wait 20

minutes or connect a DC voltmeter Yes Replace the inductor Is the malfunction Yes
to the electrolytic capacitor until the or reconnect wires corrected?
voltage is less than 20 v
No
No
Replace the outdoor mainboard
End Troubleshooting
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IPM Protection Malfunction (unit will not run)
Fault & Status Possible Causes

IPM Protection 1. Dirty indoor and outdoor coils
Status: 2. Faulty indoor or outdoor fans
During cooling mode, compressor will stop, 3. High system pressure
indoor fan will run. Heating mode all units 4. Over charge of refrigerant
stop.


connected properly?
Yes
Check the compressor winding

resistance
Is the resistance normal? No

Correct wiring
Yes problem
Test the isolation impedance between

the three phases of the compressor
and copper tubing
No
Is the resistance above

500MΩ?
Replace Compressor
Is Malfunction eliminated?
No
Replace the outdoor mainboard
End Troubleshooting
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Compressor Overload, Discharge Protection Malfunction
1. Check the resistance of the compressor terminals and connections to the compressor
4. Check for dirty coils and filters
Start
No
Yes

below 1K
Yes

wring diagram
connected well
Yes
protector
Replace if faulty
Yes
No

Yes
No
board
End Troubleshooting
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Desynchronize Malfunction, continued next page
H7
Desynchronizing of compressor 1. Check the resistance of the compressor
Status: terminals and connections to the compressor
During cooling mode, compressor will stop, 2. Check for overcharge of refrigerant
indoor fan will run. Heating mode all units 3. Check for correct voltage
stop. 4. Check for dirty coils and filters
Troubleshooting Procedure for Synchronizing Fault after Unit is Started


connected properly?
Yes
Replace Control Board AP1
Yes Correct wiring

Remove Malfunction?
problem
No
Replace Compressor
End Troubleshooting
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Desynchronize Malfunction, continued
H7
Desynchronizing of compressor
1. Check the resistance of the compressor
Status:
terminals and connections to the compressor
stop.
Troubleshooting Procedure for Synchronizing Fault During Operation
Is the outdoor fan working No Are wire connections

Wire per diagram.
properly? proper?
Yes
Yes
Replace Fan Fan Operating Yes

Are there any airflow obstructions?
Capacitor C1 Properly?
Yes
No Replace Outdoor Fan Yes

Improve airflow
Motor?
No Correct voltage
Is input voltage normal? problem
Yes
No Charge per
Is unit overcharged?
installation manual
Replace Control Board No

Malfunction corrected Replace Compressor
AP1
Yes
End Troubleshooting
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Anti-High Temperature, Overload Protection
High Discharge Temperature Protection of

1. Is unit running in proper outdoor ambient range
Compressor.
2. Faulty outdoor temperature sensor
Status:
3. Refrigerant leak
Cooling operation, compressor stops while
4. Poor airflow of outdoor unit
indoor fans runs. Heating operation, complete
5. Follow Troubleshooting procedure
unit stops
Normal protection, outdoor

Yes
Is outdoor temperature above 127 0F ambient is higher than normal
parameters
Remove power, then restart after 20

minutes
Are indoor and outdoor coils clean No

Clean Coils
and free from obstructions?
Yes
1. Check fan for obstruction
Are indoor and outdoor fans No 2. Check resistance of fan
operating properly? leads and voltage to
motor
3. Check fan connections
Yes
Replace AP1 control board

Replace fan
End Troubleshooting
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Unit Will Not Start
Ensure proper voltage, should be withing 10%

Power voltage low
of nameplate
Check fuses or circuit

Outdoor unit will not start No power
breakers
Poor electrical connection Check wire connections
Controller fuse open Replace fuse
Defective controller board Replace controller board
Indoor and
outdoor unit
inoperative
Remote controller not No power at remote Replace remote controller

responding controller batteries
Remote controller
malfunction Press the “Auto” button.
If no response, check
for proper voltage and
connections. If there is
Indoor receiver defective a response, check for
defective remote controller
or indoor receiver.
Breaker trips Check for shorted wires,

Circuit breaker tripping
immediately reactor or AP2 board
Breaker trips within minutes Individual components

of turning on could be defective.
Eliminate by checking
resistance on each
individual component.
Check insulation on wires
and proper positioning of
wires.
Check for defective

Breaker is warm to touch breaker, poor wire
connections
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Startup Failure
Energize and
start the unit
No Is the stop duration of the compressor longer than

3 minutes.
Yes
Are the wire connections No Reconnect the wires

on the compressor according to the wiring
connected properly diagram
Yes
No
Yes
Is the unit overcharged
Yes
Charge the unit according

The stop duration of the unit to the “Charging” section of
is not long enough, the high this manual
and low side pressure of
the system is not balanced,
restart it after 3 minutes
Yes
No
Replace the outdoor main

board
Yes
No
Replace the compressor
End Troubleshooting
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Compressor Overload, Discharge Protection Malfunction
Start
No
Yes

below 1K
Yes

wring diagram
connected well
Yes
protector
Replace if faulty
Yes
No

Yes
No
board
End Troubleshooting
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PFC Malfunction (correction for power factor)
HC
PFC (Power Factor Correction) Protection

Status: 1. Check for damage to the reactor and PFC
During cooling & dehumidifying, indoor unit capacitor of the outdoor unit
operates while other functions stop; During 2. Refer to troubleshooting procedure below
heating operation, complete unit stops
Check wiring of the reactor

(L) and PFC capacitor
(Outdoor Unit)
Are wires connected proper No Correct according Is problem Yes

with no short circuits? to circuit diagram. corrected?
Yes No
Remove the PFC Capacitor
and test resistance of the
two terminals.
Is the resistance Yes Replace the Is problem Yes

about zero? capacitor corrected?
No No
Disconnect the reactor wires & measure
the resistance between the two terminals
of the reactor
Is the reactor Yes Yes

Is problem
damaged or Replace the reactor corrected?
shorted?
No
Replace the AP1
control panel
End Troubleshooting
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Communication Malfunction of Indoor Unit, continued next page for Outdoor Unit
E6
Status: 1. Improper voltages
Cooling operation, compressor stops while 2. Mis-matched indoor and outdoor units
indoor fans runs. Heating operation, complete 3. Improper wiring between indoor and outdoor
unit stops units
Communication failure of
some indoor units
De-energize, check the wire

connections of indoor and outdoor
units and power to outdoor unit
Are all connections No Did this correct the Yes

Correct connections
correct? problem?
No
De-energize, change the communication wire

of the working/communication indoor unit and
malfunctioning/non-communicating indoor unit,
then energize the unit and wait for 3 minutes
The malfunction Yes Replace outdoor main board

indoor unit
resumes normal
Yes
Replace the main board of the malfunctioning

indoor unit
End Troubleshooting
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Communication Malfunction of Outdoor Unit E6 Error Code continued
Communication failure
outdoor units
De-energize, check the wire connections of indoor

and outdoor units and power to outdoor unit
No Did this correct the Yes

Are all connections correct? Correct connections
problem?
No
De-energize, check the wire connection between

the outdoor main board and the filter board for
correctness

Are all connections correct? Correct connections
problem?
No

Is the connection wire broke? Correct connections
problem?
No
Check to see if there is power input between the

neutral wire and live wire of the outdoor main
board
The malfunction indoor unit resumes

normal
No Replace the filter board of Did this correct the Yes

Check the input power
the outdoor unit problem?
No
Replace the outdoor main board
No Replace the indoor main

Are units now communicating
board
Yes
End Troubleshooting
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General Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous Malfunctions
Fan capacitor has open circuit or

damaged Replace capacitor
Motor overload protector faulty Replace motor

The fan does not run
when set to run
Motor winding open Replace motor
Repair connection, wire per

Incorrect wiring or bad connection
schematic
Fan capacitor has open circuit or

damaged Replace capacitor
Compressor runs,
Motor winding open Replace motor
outdoor fan will not
Repair connection, wire per

Incorrect wiring or bad connection
schematic
Faulty compressor Replace compressor
Open or shorted capacitor Replace capacitor

Outdoor fan runs,
compressor will not
run Check for proper voltage of power
Improper voltage module, replace module if input is
OK and output is incorrect
Incorrect wiring or bad connection Repair connection, wire per

schematic
Overload protector faulty Replace protector if faulty
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Miscellaneous Malfunctions, cont.
Incorrect refrigerant charge Charge per instructions
Faulty metering device Check refrigerant flow

The compressor is
hot, tripping overload
Faulty valve in compressor Replace compressor
Faulty protector Replace protector
The toque of the swing motor not

sufficient Replace swing motor
Indoor swing motor

Poor or wrong connection Repair connections
inoperative
The controller is damaged Replace control board
Incorrect power wiring Correct wiring
Outdoor unit and

indoor unit nor Damaged main control board Replace control board
running
Improper setting of temperature Adjust temperature setting
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Miscellaneous Malfunctions, cont.
Drainage pipe blocked or broken Repair or replace pipe
Water leakage
Damaged or insufficient pipe
insulation Re-wrap pipe insulation
Indoor fan loose or hitting sides Tighten and adjust
Foreign object in indoor unit Remove object

Abnormal sound
and/or shake
Compressor vibrating or shaking Adjust support washer of
compressor and tighten screws
Outdoor tubing touching Reroute and adjust the tubing
Inner plates touching Adjust plates, isolate with insulation
Outdoor louver touching outer case Adjust louver
Abnormal sound inside compressor Replace compressor
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Compressor Running Hot
Improper installation, bad unit

ventilation, not level, direct sunlight, Check for proper installation per
etc. manual
Ambient temperature too high Check for operational limits
Clean indoor coils, filters and

Filters or coils dirty
outdoor coils
Indoor or outdoor fans not Check fan settings and controller

operating at correct speeds board
Compressor
running too hot,
stops and starts
frequently
Measure incoming power. Should
Improper voltage
be within 10% of nameplate
Refer to charging procedures, check

for leaks if charge is low. Refrigerant
Incorrect refrigerant charge must be weighed-in by using a
charging scale, pressure charts are
not available.
Check U,V,W wire connections as

Poor component wiring
well as all power connection to and
connections
from board and components
Check resistance of compressor

Compressor malfunction windings, using a megohm meter.
Check for unusual noise within
compressor
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Disassembly of RIO Indoor Unit
12,000 btuh Other models may vary slightly
Warning - Wait 10 minutes after power is disconnected before starting disassembly.
Hold On/Off button for 5 seconds to force a cooling operation for approximately 15 minutes.
1. Remove air filters
Step 1. Lift cover upward to lock open
2. Remove filter
Step 1. Lift center of air filter outward
Step 2. Remove air filter by pulling forward
Left and right filters are interchangeable.
To reinstall, insert air filter along the guide.
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3. Open front panel
Step 1. Slide axial bushing and remove bushing.

Bend the horizontal louver slightly and remove.
Step 2. Lift front panel upward until it locks into

place. Slightly press left hinge inward to release
from socket.
Step 3. Very carefully lift and slide cover to the left

and remove.
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4. Remove service cover
Step 1. Remove screw holding service cover in

place, then remove cover.
5. Remove front grille assembly
Step 1. Remove 5 screws as shown in the figure at

right. Note: Some models may only have 3 screws.
Step 2. Disengage the 3 hooks on the upper portion
Step3. The front grille can now be separated from

the main portion.
Note: Disengage the hooks by pressing with a screw

driver
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6. Open electrical box
Step 1. Disconnect the cable clamp
Step 2. Remove the temperature sensor. Disconnect

the connection wires. Remove the screw from the
evaporator. Remove wires from terminals.
Note: Take care not to lose the thermistor clip.

Pat attention to the mounting of the thermistor,
replace in exact manner.
Step 3. Remove the screw holding the electrical box

to the chassis, remove electrical box.
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7. Remove tubing assembly
Step 1. Remove tubing clamp
Step 2. Adjust the tubing slightly
Step3. Loosen the screws, in the right and the left,

which hold the evaporator assembly. Remove the
evaporator assembly.
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8. Remove the pressure plate of the motor
Step 1. Remove the screws of motor plate, then

remove the motor plate.
9. Remove shaft cushion rubber base
Step 1. Remove motor, blade and shaft cushion

rubber base.
Step 2. Remove screws on cross flow blade and

then remove the motor.
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Disassembly of Outdoor Unit
9,000 & 12,000 btuh
Warning Be sure to wait a minimum of 10 minutes

after turning off all power supplies before disassembly
1. Remove tubing assembly
1. Remove handle
Remove screws holding handle, pull down handle and remove.
2. Remove top panel
1. Remove top panel

Remove the screws (front, right, left). then remove panel.
112
9,000 & 12,000 btuh
3. Remove grille and front panel
1. Loosen screws and remove the discharge grille
2. Loosen the 5 screws holding the front panel.
4. Remove right side panel
1. Remove the 5 screws from the edge between right-

side board, condenser and valve. Lift to remove the
right side panel
2. Loosen the 5 screws holding the front panel.
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9,000 & 12,000 btuh
5. Remove fan motor and axial blade
1. Remove the screws of the fan and then remove the

axial blade along with motor assembly.
2. Remove the 4 tapping screws holding the motor

to the bracket. Pull out wires and remove the motor.
Remove the two tapping screws holding the motor
support, then lift out support.
6. Remove electric box
1. Loosen two screws
2. The partition plate has a hook on the lower side. Lift

and pull the partition plate to remove.
114
9,000 & 12,000 btuh
7. Remove the partition plate
1. Loosen the two screws
2. The partition plate has a hook on the lowers side.

Lift and pull the partition plate to remove.
115
9,000 & 12,000 btuh
8. Remove compressor
1. Remove 4-way valve and tubinge by un-soldering.

Properly remove all refrigerant.
2. Remove the 3 footing screws holding compressor,

then remove the compressor.
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9,000 & 12,000 btuh
8. Remove compressor, cont.
3. Remove screws holding gas valve assembly, unsolder

the joint between the gas valve and condensor piping,
then remove gas valve. Before appying heat to the
btubing, protect the gas valve by wraping in a wet
cloth.
Remove screws holding liquid valve assembly, unsolder
the joint between the liquid valve and Y-Type tubing,
then remove liquid valve. Before appying heat to the
btubing, protect the liquid valve by wraping in a wet
cloth.
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18,000 and 24,000 btuh
Warning Be sure to wait a minimum of 10 minutes

after turning off all power supplies before disassembly
1. Remove top cover plate, valve cover and

handle
1. Before disassembly
2. Remove srews holding the handle and valve cover,

pull handle and valve cover upward to remove.
3. Remove screws holding the top cover, then pull

upward to remove.
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18,000 and 24,000 btuh
2. Remove grille and front panel
1. Loosen screws and remove the discharge grille
2. Loosen the screws holding the front panel, loosen

the clasp on the right side, rotate to the left then
remove the panel.
3. Remove right and left side panels
1. Remove the screws holding the right side panel to

the valve support and electric box, then remove the
panel.
2. Loosen the screws holding the left side panel and

remove panel.
119
18,000 and 24,000 btuh
4. Remove the axial flow fan
1. Remove the nuts holding the fan blade, then remove

the blade.
2. Remove the four screws holding the motor,

disconnect the leading wire insert of the motor, then
remove the motor. Remove the two screws holding the
support then pull upward the support to remove.
5. Remove the electric box
1. Remove the screws holding the electric box sub

assembly, loosen the wire bundle, pull wires off of
terminals, then remove the electric box.
120
18,000 and 24,000 btuh
6. Remove fireproof electric box and sound

proof sponge
1. Remove the screws holding fireproof electric box,

then remove box.
2. Carefully remove sponge. Avoid tearing sponge

when removing.
7. Remove isolation sheet
1. Remove the screws holding the isolation sheet, then

carefully remove.
Note:
Notice how sheet is positioned for aid in replacing.
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18,000 and 24,000 btuh
8. Remove the 4 way valve assembly
1. Remove the screws holding the 4-way valve coil.
Properly remove refrigerant, protect valve from heat

damage and remove valve.
2. Unsolder the tubing connecting the compressor and

condenser assembly, then remove the 4-way valve.
9. Remove compressor
1. Remove the three foot nuts on compressor, then

carefully remove the compressor.
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18,000 and 24,000 btuh
10.. Remove condenser sub-assembly
1. Remove the screws connecting the support

(condenser) and condenser assembly, then remove the
support.
2. Carefully remove the chassis sub assembly and

condenser sub assembly.
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Appendix 1: Resistance Table of Ambient Temperature Sensor for Indoor and Outdoor Units (15K)

-19 -2.2 138.1 33 91.4 10.63 85 185.0 1.594
-18 -0.4 128.6 34 93.2 10.2 86 186.8 1.544
-17 1.4 121.6 35 95.0 9.779 87 188.6 1.497
-16 3.2 115 36 96.8 9.382 88 190.4 1.451
-15 5.0 108.7 37 98.6 9.003 89 192.2 1.408
-14 6.8 102.9 38 100.4 8.642 90 194.0 1.363
-13 8.6 97.4 39 102.2 8.297 91 195.8 1.322
-12 10.4 92.22 40 104.0 7.967 92 197.6 1.282
-11 12.2 87.35 41 105.8 7.653 93 199.4 1.244
-10 14.0 82.75 42 107.6 7.352 94 201.2 1.207
-9 15.8 78.43 43 109.4 7.065 95 203.0 1.171
-8 17.6 74.35 44 111.2 6.791 96 204.8 1.136
-7 19.4 70.5 45 113.0 6.529 97 206.6 1.103
-6 21.2 66.88 46 114.8 6.278 98 208.4 1.071
-5 23.0 63.46 47 116.6 6.038 99 210.2 1.039
-4 24.8 60.23 48 118.4 5.809 100 212.0 1.009
-3 26.6 57.18 49 120.2 5.589 101 213.8 0.98
-2 28.4 54.31 50 122.0 5.379 102 215.6 0.952
-1 30.2 51.59 51 123.8 5.197 103 217.4 0.925
0 32.0 49.02 52 125.6 4.986 104 219.2 0.898
1 33.8 46.6 53 127.4 4.802 105 221.0 0.873
2 35.6 44.31 54 129.2 4.625 106 222.8 0.848
3 37.4 42.14 55 131.0 4.456 107 224.6 0.825
4 39.2 40.09 56 132.8 4.294 108 226.4 0.802
5 41.0 38.15 57 134.6 4.139 109 228.2 0.779
6 42.8 36.32 58 136.4 3.99 110 230.0 0.758
7 44.6 34.58 59 138.2 3.848 111 231.8 0.737
8 46.4 32.94 60 140.0 3.711 112 233.6 0.717
9 48.2 31.38 61 141.8 3.579 113 235.4 0.697
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Appendix 1: Resistance Table of Ambient Temperature Sensor for Indoor and Outdoor Units (15K)

10 50.0 29.9 62 143.6 3.454 114 237.2 0.678
11 51.8 28.51 63 145.4 3.333 115 239.0 0.66
12 53.6 27.18 64 147.2 3.217 116 240.8 0.642
13 55.4 25.92 65 149.0 3.105 117 242.6 0.625
14 57.2 24.73 66 150.8 2.998 118 244.4 0.608
15 59.0 23.6 67 152.6 2.896 119 246.2 0.592
16 60.8 22.53 68 154.4 2.797 120 248.0 0.577
17 62.6 21.51 69 156.2 2.702 121 249.8 0.561
18 64.4 20.54 70 158.0 2.611 122 251.6 0.547
19 66.2 19.63 71 159.8 2.523 123 253.4 0.532
20 68.0 18.75 72 161.6 2.439 124 255.2 0.519
21 69.8 17.93 73 163.4 2.358 125 257.0 0.505
22 71.6 17.14 74 165.2 2.28 126 258.8 0.492
23 73.4 16.39 75 167.0 2.206 127 260.6 0.48
24 75.2 15.68 76 168.8 2.133 128 262.4 0.467
25 77.0 15 77 170.6 2.064 129 264.2 0.456
26 78.8 14.36 78 172.4 1.997 130 266.0 0.44
27 80.6 13.74 79 174.2 1.933 131 267.8 0.433
28 82.4 13.16 80 176.0 1.871 132 269.6 0.422
29 84.2 12.6 81 177.8 1.811 133 271.4 0.412
30 86.0 12.07 82 179.6 1.754 134 273.2 0.401
31 87.8 11.57 83 181.4 1.699 135 275.0 0.391
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Appendix 2: Resistance Table of Outdoor and Indoor Tube Temperature Sensors (20K)

-19 -2.2 181.4 33 91.4 14.18 85 185.0 2.125
-18 -0.4 171.4 34 93.2 13.59 86 186.8 2.059
-17 1.4 162.1 35 95.0 13.04 87 188.6 1.996
-16 3.2 153.3 36 96.8 12.51 88 190.4 1.934
-15 5.0 145 37 98.6 12 89 192.2 1.875
-14 6.8 137.2 38 100.4 11.52 90 194.0 1.818
-13 8.6 129.9 39 102.2 11.06 91 195.8 1.736
-12 10.4 123 40 104.0 10.62 92 197.6 1.71
-11 12.2 116.5 41 105.8 10.2 93 199.4 1.658
-10 14.0 110.3 42 107.6 9.803 94 201.2 1.609
-9 15.8 104.6 43 109.4 9.42 95 203.0 1.561
-8 17.6 99.13 44 111.2 9.054 96 204.8 1.515
-7 19.4 94 45 113.0 8.705 97 206.6 1.47
-6 21.2 89.17 46 114.8 8.37 98 208.4 1.427
-5 23.0 84.61 47 116.6 8.051 99 210.2 1.386
-4 24.8 80.31 48 118.4 7.745 100 212.0 1.346
-3 26.6 76.24 49 120.2 7.453 101 213.8 1.307
-2 28.4 72.41 50 122.0 7.173 102 215.6 1.269
-1 30.2 68.79 51 123.8 6.905 103 217.4 1.233
0 32.0 65.37 52 125.6 6.648 104 219.2 1.198
1 33.8 62.13 53 127.4 6.403 105 221.0 1.164
2 35.6 59.08 54 129.2 6.167 106 222.8 1.131
3 37.4 56.19 55 131.0 5.942 107 224.6 1.099
4 39.2 53.46 56 132.8 5.726 108 226.4 1.069
5 41.0 50.87 57 134.6 5.519 109 228.2 1.039
6 42.8 48.42 58 136.4 5.32 110 230.0 1.01
7 44.6 46.11 59 138.2 5.13 111 231.8 0.983
8 46.4 43.92 60 140.0 4.948 112 233.6 0.956
9 48.2 41.84 61 141.8 4.773 113 235.4 0.93
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Appendix 2: Resistance Table of Outdoor and Indoor Tube Temperature Sensors (20K)

10 50.0 39.87 62 143.6 4.605 114 237.2 0.904
11 51.8 38.01 63 145.4 4.443 115 239.0 0.88
12 53.6 36.24 64 147.2 4.289 116 240.8 0.856
13 55.4 34.57 65 149.0 4.14 117 242.6 0.833
14 57.2 32.98 66 150.8 3.998 118 244.4 0.811
15 59.0 31.47 67 152.6 3.861 119 246.2 0.77
16 60.8 30.04 68 154.4 3.729 120 248.0 0.769
17 62.6 28.68 69 156.2 3.603 121 249.8 0.746
18 64.4 27.39 70 158.0 3.481 122 251.6 0.729
19 66.2 26.17 71 159.8 3.364 123 253.4 0.71
20 68.0 25.01 72 161.6 3.252 124 255.2 0.692
21 69.8 23.9 73 163.4 3.144 125 257.0 0.674
22 71.6 22.85 74 165.2 3.04 126 258.8 0.658
23 73.4 21.85 75 167.0 2.94 127 260.6 0.64
24 75.2 20.9 76 168.8 2.844 128 262.4 0.623
25 77.0 20 77 170.6 2.752 129 264.2 0.607
26 78.8 19.14 78 172.4 2.663 130 266.0 0.592
27 80.6 18.13 79 174.2 2.577 131 267.8 0.577
28 82.4 17.55 80 176.0 2.495 132 269.6 0.563
29 84.2 16.8 81 177.8 2.415 133 271.4 0.549
30 86.0 16.1 82 179.6 2.339 134 273.2 0.535
31 87.8 15.43 83 181.4 2.265 135 275.0 0.521
32 89.6 14.79 84 183.2 2.194 136 276.8 0.509
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Appendix 3: Resistance Table of Outdoor Discharge Temperature Sensor (50K)

-29 -20.2 853.5 23 73.4 53.74 75 167.0 7.224
-28 -18.4 799.8 24 75.2 51.41 76 168.8 6.998
-27 -16.6 750 25 77.0 49.19 77 170.6 6.761
-26 -14.8 703.8 26 78.8 47.08 78 172.4 6.542
-25 -13.0 660.8 27 80.6 45.07 79 174.2 6.331
-24 -11.2 620.8 28 82.4 43.16 80 176.0 6.129
-23 -9.4 580.6 29 84.2 41.34 81 177.8 5.933
-22 -7.6 548.9 30 86.0 39.61 82 179.6 5.746
-21 -5.8 516.6 31 87.8 37.96 83 181.4 5.565
-20 -4.0 486.5 32 89.6 36.38 84 183.2 5.39
-19 -2.2 458.3 33 91.4 34.88 85 185.0 5.22
-18 -0.4 432 34 93.2 33.45 86 186.8 5.06
-17 1.4 407.4 35 95.0 32.09 87 188.6 4.904
-16 3.2 384.5 36 96.8 30.79 88 190.4 4.754
-15 5.0 362.9 37 98.6 29.54 89 192.2 4.609
-14 6.8 342.8 38 100.4 28.36 90 194.0 4.469
-13 8.6 323.9 39 102.2 27.23 91 195.8 4.334
-12 10.4 306.2 40 104.0 26.15 92 197.6 4.204
-11 12.2 289.6 41 105.8 25.11 93 199.4 4.079
-10 14.0 274 42 107.6 24.13 94 201.2 3.958
-9 15.8 259.3 43 109.4 23.19 95 203.0 3.841
-8 17.6 245.6 44 111.2 22.29 96 204.8 3.728
-7 19.4 232.6 45 113.0 21.43 97 206.6 3.619
-6 21.2 220.5 46 114.8 20.6 98 208.4 3.514
-5 23.0 209 47 116.6 19.81 99 210.2 3.413
-4 24.8 198.3 48 118.4 19.06 100 212.0 3.315
-3 26.6 199.1 49 120.2 18.34 101 213.8 3.22
-2 28.4 178.5 50 122.0 17.65 102 215.6 3.129
-1 30.2 169.5 51 123.8 16.99 103 217.4 3.04
0 32.0 161 52 125.6 16.36 104 219.2 2.955
1 33.8 153 53 127.4 15.75 105 221.0 2.872
2 35.6 145.4 54 129.2 15.17 106 222.8 2.792
3 37.4 138.3 55 131.0 14.62 107 224.6 2.715
4 39.2 131.5 56 132.8 14.09 108 226.4 2.64
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Appendix 3: Resistance Table of Outdoor Discharge Temperature Sensor (50K)

5 41.0 125.1 57 134.6 13.58 109 228.2 2.568
6 42.8 119.1 58 136.4 13.09 110 230.0 2.498
7 44.6 113.4 59 138.2 12.62 111 231.8 2.431
8 46.4 108 60 140.0 12.17 112 233.6 2.365
9 48.2 102.8 61 141.8 11.74 113 235.4 2.302
10 50.0 98 62 143.6 11.32 114 237.2 2.241
11 51.8 93.42 63 145.4 10.93 115 239.0 2.182
12 53.6 89.07 64 147.2 10.54 116 240.8 2.124
13 55.4 84.95 65 149.0 10.18 117 242.6 2.069
14 57.2 81.05 66 150.8 9.827 118 244.4 2.015
15 59.0 77.35 67 152.6 9.489 119 246.2 1.963
16 60.8 73.83 68 154.4 9.165 120 248.0 1.912
17 62.6 70.5 69 156.2 8.854 121 249.8 1.863
18 64.4 67.34 70 158.0 8.555 122 251.6 1.816
19 66.2 64.33 71 159.8 8.268 123 253.4 1.77
20 68.0 61.48 72 161.6 7.991 124 255.2 1.725
21 69.8 58.77 73 163.4 7.726 125 257.0 1.682
22 71.6 56.19 74 165.2 7.47 126 258.8 1.64
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DUCTLESS SYSTEM

Installation, Service & Troubleshooting

Model Number Identification............................................................................................................................ 4

Physical & Electrical Data................................................................................................................................. 5 - 7

Refrigeration Cycles and Components............................................................................................................ 9 - 13

Indoor & Outdoor Components....................................................................................................................... 14 - 15

Basic & Protection Functions............................................................................................................................ 16 - 21

Remote Control Operation................................................................................................................................ 22 - 25

Refrigerant Lines, Connection, Evacuating and Charging............................................................................ 26 - 29

Installation and Filter Maintenance................................................................................................................. 30 -35

Outdoor Circuit Board........................................................................................................................................ 45

Troubleshooting Indoor Components.............................................................................................................. 46 - 47

Troubleshooting Outdoor Components........................................................................................................... 48 - 56

Fault Codes & Status Displays........................................................................................................................... 57 - 78

Troubleshooting Flow Charts............................................................................................................................ 79 - 105

Disassembly of Indoor Units............................................................................................................................. 106 - 111

Disassembly of 9,000 & 12,000 btuh Outdoor Systems................................................................................. 112 - 117

Disassembly of 18,000 and 24,000 btuh Outdoor systems............................................................................. 118 - 123

Appendix 1 - 3 Temperature Sensor Resistance Tables.................................................................................. 123 - 129

Product Catalog Number-Nomenclature

AC - Cooling Only 230V - 208/20V 60Hz 1PH

Model RIO09HP115V1A RIO12HP115V1A

Model RIO09HP230V1A & 1B RIO12HP230V1A & 1B

Model RIO18HP230V1A RIO24HP230V1A

The RIO Ductless split heat pumps are single zone

Superior inverter technology is used to control

The indoor unit contains a digital display, which

The systems require R410A and are pre-charged for 25’

The maximum allowable line lift and distances vary

The systems use a PVE oil and should require no

Refrigeration Cycles and Components

Indoor Unit Temperature

C. The subcooled liquid will enter the filter to remove contaminates.

Indoor Tube Thermistor

Outdoor Sensor, (mounted AP1 Board

Crankcase Heater Outdoor Tube

Evaporator Freeze Protection

Tcompensation is calculated by the following:

A. Outdoor ambient >= 410 F and outdoor coil <= 280 F

Cold Air Prevention (Heating mode with compressor running)

Overcurrent and Speed Protection (Total Current = Itotal)

Auto Mode Process

Common Protection Functions and Fault Displays

Coil High Temperature Protection

3) Compressor Discharge Temperature Protection

5) Compressor Phase-lacking Protection

6) Module Protection (IPM)

7) DC Buss Voltage Protection

Press “mode” and “-” buttons to switch between

Press “-” & “+” to lock control

15. Mode icons

1. Locate the battery cover on the back of the remote.

6) Up & Down Swing

8) Left & Right Swing

11) Timer On Button

12) Turbo Button

13) Sleep Button