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TRIP + ALERT flashing together Comfort Alert - control voltage too low to operate

Medium severity KeepRite C4A3/CXA6 AC

What the control is telling you

Both TRIP and ALERT lights flash at the same time: control voltage is too low.

Applies to: KeepRite CXA6/HXA6/TXA6 all sizes; C4A3/H4A3/T4A3 sizes 18 and 36-60 (Comfort Alert module)

Likely causes

  • Weak transformer or low line voltage

Test and repair steps

  1. Measure 24 V at the module.
  2. Check transformer and line voltage.

Settings for these units

Outdoor unit clearances · KeepRite C4A3/CXA6 AC

LocationMinimum
Service end24 in. (610 mm)
Above unit48 in. (1219 mm)
One side6 in. (152 mm)
Other sides12 in. (305 mm)
Between units24 in. (610 mm); 18 in. (457 mm) with no overhang within 12 ft
Roof mount height above roof6 in. (152 mm)
Shrubs/fences from coil18 in. (457 mm)

Keep roof run-off and snow from falling on the unit.

Unit must be level within 2 degrees.

Models that show this code

2 models in KeepRite C4A3/CXA6 AC

C4A3CXA6

Other codes on the same units

  • 56 Air and coil sensors disagree
  • 72 Compressor thermal cutout (two-stage: high stage)
  • 73 Contactor stuck closed
  • 74 No 230 V at compressor
  • 82 Thermal lockout (two-stage: high stage)
  • 83 Low pressure lockout
  • 84 High pressure lockout
  • Red TRIP LED Comfort Alert TRIP - Y call but compressor not running

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Source: KeepRite/ICP C4A3/H4A3/T4A3/CXA6 Installation Instructions 421 01 5103 05, Fig. 15 Comfort Alert Diagnostics, p.13. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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