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LH Lockout: high pressure (HPCO / DTC)

High severity Trane 5TWR7

What the control is telling you

High pressure switch circuit open caused a lockout. 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

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

Settings for these units

Outdoor unit placement · Trane 5TWR7

ItemValue
Above unit5 ft clear
Service side3 ft
Walls / shrubs12 in. min
Pad1 in. larger than unit all round, level, separate from house
Cold climate (HP)raise 3-12 in. above pad
Within 1 mile of salt wateradd BAYSEAC001 if no factory salt shield
Operating rangecooling 55-120 F, heating 0-66 F

Avoid bedroom walls and under roof drip lines.

Dimensions and weights · Trane 5TWR7

ModelH x D x W (in.)Weight (lb)
5TWR7024A41 x 30 x 33181
5TWR7036A41 x 30 x 33194
5TWR7048A41 x 34 x 37231
5TWR7060A41 x 34 x 37241
5TTR7024A41 x 30 x 33176
5TTR7036A41 x 30 x 33189
5TTR7048A41 x 34 x 37226
5TTR7060A41 x 34 x 37236

Weights are estimated, uncrated.

Models that show this code

4 models in Trane 5TWR7

5TWR7024A5TWR7036A5TWR7048A5TWR7060A

Other codes on the same units

  • HL Hard lock: low pressure (LPCO)
  • Hd Hard lock: high discharge temperature
  • LC Lockout: compressor over-current
  • LF Lockout: outdoor fan over-current
  • LL Lockout: low pressure (LPCO)
  • Ld Lockout: high discharge temperature
  • dC De-rate: compressor over-current
  • dF De-rate: 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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