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1 flash (L terminal) L-terminal fault output: Long run cycle or low pressure

Medium severity Rheem/Ruud PRL-JEC heat pump (Comfort Control2 ICC)

What the control is telling you

Compressor running an extremely long cycle or low pressure. Equivalent to 7-segment codes 01 / 21. Shown on an L-terminal compatible conventional thermostat when the unit is wired 24VAC (non-communicating).

Applies to: (-)PRL-JEC 2-stage 16 SEER heat pumps: RPRL/UPRL-024JEC, -036JEC, -048JEC, -060JEC

Likely causes

Low charge
Dirty filter or coil
Duct leakage
Frozen coil

Test and repair steps

Read the 7-segment display on the ICC for the exact code.
Check filter, coils, fans and charge (see codes 01 and 21).

Settings for these units

Outdoor unit clearances · Rheem/Ruud PRL-JEC heat pump (Comfort Control2 ICC)

Location	Minimum
Above unit (fan discharge)	60 in. [1524 mm]
Coil air inlets (3 sides)	6 in. [152 mm]
Service access side	24 in. [610 mm]
Between two units (grille sides aligned)	12 in. total (6 in. per unit)

Do not reduce the 60 in. discharge or 24 in. service clearances.

Inlet clearances under 6 in. reduce capacity and efficiency.

Models that show this code

4 models in Rheem/Ruud PRL-JEC heat pump (Comfort Control2 ICC)

RPRL-024JECRPRL-036JECRPRL-048JECRPRL-060JEC

Other codes on the same units

01 Long run time (compressor)
02 High side fault (compressor limit opened 4 times)
2 flashes (L terminal) L-terminal fault output: High pressure control trip
03 Short cycling
3 flashes (L terminal) L-terminal fault output: Unit short cycling
4 flashes (L terminal) L-terminal fault output: Locked rotor
05 Open circuit - compressor will not run
5 flashes (L terminal) L-terminal fault output: Compressor will not run, open circuit

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Source: Rheem (-)PRL-JEC Heat Pump Installation Instructions, 12.7 Conventional 24VAC Thermostat Control Wiring (L terminal output), p.31. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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