ICP · Furnace
7 Limit circuit lockout
What the control is telling you
Limit or rollout switch open more than 3 minutes, or 10 limit trips in a row at maximum heat. Auto-resets after 3 hours. Troubleshoot as code 4.
Applies to: ICP F9MAE / G9MAE modulating variable-speed condensing gas furnaces (060, 080, 100, 120 kBtu/h)
Likely causes
- Same causes as code 4 - airflow restriction, blower problem, overfiring, failed limit/rollout
Test and repair steps
- Warning: Find why the limit/rollout opened before resetting - repeated trips mean overheating.
- Follow code 4 checks filter, ducts, blower wheel, gas input, limit switch and gasket.
- Manually reset rollout switch if tripped.
Models that show this code
6 models in ICP (F/G)9MAE Modulating Furnace
Other codes on the same units
- 4+3 Low/medium pressure switch open while medium/high switch closed
- 5 Abnormal flame-proving signal
- 6 Ignition proving failure
- 6+1 Ignition lockout
- 8 Gas heating lockout
- 9 Medium/high pressure switch or PSR relay did not close or reopened
- 10 Line voltage polarity
- LED off Amber status LED off - no power / blown 3 A fuse
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Source: ICP (F/G)9MAE Service and Technical Support Manual 440 04 4700 00, Figure 16 Troubleshooting Chart, p.35. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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