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A5 Low pressure error
What the control is telling you
System low pressure too low. Indoor lamps: OPERATION (green) flashes 10x, TIMER (orange) flashes 5x, ECONOMY (green) flashes fast nonstop; wired remote shows A5.
Applies to: Fujitsu ductless heat pumps: Fujitsu ductless split/multi/VRF (general code list), Fujitsu wall-mounted 7-15 (NA ASU/AOU type), Fujitsu slim duct ARU 7-18 (LL type)
Likely causes
- Low charge / leak
- Restriction or EEV stuck
- Low evaporator airflow
Test and repair steps
- Leak check and correct charge.
- Check EEV and for restrictions.
- Check filters and fan on the evaporator side.
Settings for these units
- Operating range and service space · Fujitsu multi-zone outdoor 18/24 type
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Source: Fujitsu All Fujitsu split - multi - VRF (generic code list) codes.pdf - section error code table (indoor LED flashes); Fujitsu Wall-mounted 7-9-12-15 (North American trilingual, UTY-RNNUM remotes; e.g. ASU9-12-15 RLF1-RLS familie.pdf - section 14 Error codes; Fujitsu Slim duct AR07-09-12-14-18 (ARU-ARYG LL-type equivalent) installation P-N 9381858064.pdf - section 14 Error codes. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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