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84

High Pressure Lockout for 4 Hours 84

Carrier · Heat Pumps

What does 84 mean?

The system is locked out for 4 hours due to persistent high pressure events. This can be caused by various factors including an overcharged system, airflow restrictions, closed service valves, or a faulty high pressure switch.

Common Causes

  • Outside Normal Operating Range (e.g. improper load calculation, system match issue, outside cooling range, outside heating range etc)
  • Loose High Pressure Switch harness leads
  • Pressure Switch disconnected from ODU Control Board
  • Faulty Pressure Switch
  • Overcharged System
  • Outdoor Airflow too low or off
  • Service Valve left closed (Liquid or Vapor)

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Check the High Pressure Switch (HPS) harness leads for looseness and ensure the switch is connected to the ODU Control Board.

  2. 2

    Ensure all service valves (liquid or vapor) are fully open.

  3. 3

    Inspect the outdoor coil for clogging (ice or debris) and clean or de-ice if necessary; troubleshoot the outdoor fan motor.

  4. 4

    Check the system charge using Cooling Charging Mode; if overcharged, adjust the refrigerant level.

  5. 5

    If the discharge pressure is less than 610 +/- 20 psig and the HPS is open (measure resistance), replace the pressure switch.

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Related Faults

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Source: Carrier Heat Pumps
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