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HH Hard lock: high pressure (HPCO / DTC)

Critical severity Trane 5TWR7

What the control is telling you

High pressure switch circuit open reached hard-lock level. Manual lists only the meaning (A1000BA board); steps are general checks drawn from other sections of the guide.

Applies to: Trane 5TWR7 multi-speed heat pump (5TWR7024A-060A)

Likely causes

Dirty outdoor coil or fan failure
Overcharge or non-condensables
Closed service valve
Open HPS circuit wiring

Test and repair steps

Check outdoor coil and fan in cooling, indoor airflow in heating.
Check for overcharge or non-condensables.
Confirm service valves are open.
Check the high pressure switch circuit wiring for an open.

Settings for these units

Outdoor unit placement · Trane 5TWR7

Item	Value
Above unit	5 ft clear
Service side	3 ft
Walls / shrubs	12 in. min
Pad	1 in. larger than unit all round, level, separate from house
Cold climate (HP)	raise 3-12 in. above pad
Within 1 mile of salt water	add BAYSEAC001 if no factory salt shield
Operating range	cooling 55-120 F, heating 0-66 F

Avoid bedroom walls and under roof drip lines.

Dimensions and weights · Trane 5TWR7

Model	H x D x W (in.)	Weight (lb)
5TWR7024A	41 x 30 x 33	181
5TWR7036A	41 x 30 x 33	194
5TWR7048A	41 x 34 x 37	231
5TWR7060A	41 x 34 x 37	241
5TTR7024A	41 x 30 x 33	176
5TTR7036A	41 x 30 x 33	189
5TTR7048A	41 x 34 x 37	226
5TTR7060A	41 x 34 x 37	236

Weights are estimated, uncrated.

Models that show this code

4 models in Trane 5TWR7

5TWR7024A5TWR7036A5TWR7048A5TWR7060A

Other codes on the same units

Fd Discharge temperature sensor fault
Fr No 24 VAC R signal at outdoor control (heat pump)
HC Hard lock: compressor over-current
HF Hard lock: outdoor fan over-current
HL Hard lock: low pressure (LPCO)
Hd Hard lock: high discharge temperature
LC Lockout: compressor over-current
LF Lockout: outdoor fan over-current

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Source: Trane ODR-SVN002E-EN (5TTR7/5TWR7 installer's guide) - section Integrated Variable Speed Control Board LED Indicators, Table 18 (A1000BA models). Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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