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Compressor restart delay and minimum run time

Sapphire

What happens, in order

  1. Unit is energized or a restart is requested after a stop
  2. Control holds the compressor off until at least 3 minutes have passed since it last stopped
  3. If the memory function is on and the compressor was stopped before power was lost, the first start after power-up has no 3 minute wait
  4. If the compressor was running before power was lost, the first start after power-up waits 3 minutes
  5. Once started, the compressor is not allowed to stop for 6 minutes, whatever the room temperature does

Timings and thresholds

ItemValue
Minimum compressor off time3 min
Minimum compressor run time6 min

Applies to: Gree Sapphire wall mini-split heat pumps

Models

SAP09HP230V1ASAP12HP230V1ASAP18HP230V1ASAP24HP230V1A

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Source: Gree Sapphire 9-12k service manual (SAP09-12HP230V1A), Technical Information - Function and Control; Gree Sapphire 18-24k service manual (SAP18-24HP230V1A), same section. Written in our own words; timings can differ by model and software version, so check the manual for your exact unit.

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