Trianco High Temperature Air Source Heat Pump R290 fault F13

IPM overheat stop

Heat pump

What it means

IPM (Intelligent Power Module) overheat protection stop.

Likely causes

  1. Compressor Issue
  2. Fan not running or speed is too low
  3. Refrigerant leak
  4. Loose screws
  5. Fan blade or motor issue
  6. Touching components
  7. EEV step is not suitable
  8. Refrigerant amount incorrect
  9. Parameter Issue

Where to start

  1. Check if the fans are running or not
  2. Check the installation distance and space
  3. Leave enough distance and space to make heat pump have a good transfer heating condition

The full answer, free

  • 19 more checks in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 36), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate the outdoor unit and any backup heater, and give the inverter capacitors time to discharge before you open the electrics. Anything on the refrigerant circuit needs F-gas certification.

From the Trianco manual for the High Temperature Air Source Heat Pump R290. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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