Trianco High Temperature Air Source Heat Pump R290 fault F26

IGBT power device overheat fault

Heat pump

What it means

IGBT (power module) overheat protection has activated, indicating excessive temperature at the power device likely due to inadequate cooling or airflow.

Likely causes

  1. Fans not running
  2. Insufficient installation distance/space causing poor heat transfer
  3. Blocked or dirty heat exchanger fins
  4. Faulty driver board

Where to start

  1. Check if the fans are running or not
  2. Check the installation distance and space
  3. Verify enough clearance for good heating transfer condition

The full answer, free

  • 1 more check in order
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 37), 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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