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16.3.5 Refrigerant Leakage Detection diagnosis and solution (EC)
Error Code
EC
Malfunction decision
conditions
Define the evaporator coil temp.T2 of the compressor just starts
running as Tcool.
In the beginning 5 minutes after the compressor starts up, if T2
<Tcool-2℃ does not keep continuous 4 seconds and this
situation happens 3 times, the display area will show “EC” and
AC will turn off.
Supposed causes ● T2 sensor faulty
● Indoor PCB faulty
● System problems, such as leakage or blocking.
Trouble shooting:
Check cool air blowing out
from indoor air outlet
Yes
Yes
Check if T2 sensor
No
Check leakage of system
No
Power off, then restart the
unit 2 minutes later.
Replace indoor PCB.
Yes
Repair the leakage and
recharge the refrigerant.
Yes
check blockIng of system and
clear the blocking