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3 Short cycling
What the control is telling you
Compressor runs only briefly.
Applies to: ICP N4H3 R-410A split heat pump (manual 428 01 5103 02); Comfort Alert codes apply only to units factory-fitted with the Comfort Alert module
Likely causes
- Intermittent thermostat demand
- Time delay relay or control board defective
- High pressure switch tripping (see Code 2)
- Low pressure switch tripping (see Code 1)
Test and repair steps
- Check the thermostat and Y wire for loose connections.
- Check any time delay relay or control board.
- If a high pressure switch is fitted, follow Code 2 checks.
- If a low pressure switch is fitted, follow Code 1 checks.
Settings for these units
Outdoor unit clearances · ICP N4H3 Heat Pump
| Location | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Above unit (discharge) | 48 in. (1.2 m) |
| Each coil side (intake) | 18 in. (457 mm) |
| One coil side, reduced (unit to structure) | 6 in. (152 mm) |
| Control box corner and service panel | 24 in. (610 mm) |
| Between side-by-side units | 18 in. (457 mm) |
| Roof overhang above unit (with gutters) | 48 in. (1.2 m) vertical |
Small objects (post, fence end): clearance about equal to the object width.
Do not install under an overhang without gutters.
Models that show this code
1 model in ICP N4H3 Heat Pump
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Source: ICP N4H3 Installation Instructions 428 01 5103 02, Comfort Alert Diagnostics Codes (Figure 18), p.20. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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