Panasonic R410A service manual Processes and functions, Defrost control

Models: R410A

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Defrost control

2. Processes and functions

Defrost control

Defrost control

Defrost sequence

 

Heating operation

 

(25-minute mask)

 

1 Frost detection

 

Defrost start

 

(reverse cycle defrost)

 

 

Operating frequency: 61.8 Hz

Defrost in progress

Outdoor unit fan: OFF

Electronic control valve: step 300

 

 

4-way valve: OFF

2 Defrost cancel

Indoor unit fan: OFF

3 Start-up operation

 

(1)Frost detection

1. Outdoor heat exchanger temperature (C1) method (15-minute mask after operation start)

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2.Outdoor air temperature is 7°F or above and outdoor heat exchanger temperature (C1) of 0°F or below is detected continuously for 20 seconds.

3.Outdoor air temperature is below 7°F and outdoor heat exchanger temperature (C1) of below (outdoor air temperature -10)°F is detected continuously for 20 seconds.

(2)Defrost cancel

Defrost end conditions

1.Outdoor heat exchanger temperature (C1) rises to 54°F or higher.

2.Outdoor heat exchanger temperature is 45°F or higher continuously for 1 minute.

3.Defrost time of 10 minutes has elapsed.

(3) Startup operation

After defrost ends, the compressors and outdoor unit fan stop for approximately 40 seconds, then operation begins in heating mode.

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Panasonic R410A service manual Processes and functions, Defrost control