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What this code means
High temperature on heat sink. Possible causes: Heat sink overtemperature; Inverter failure
Next steps: diagnose the root cause
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Verify the error code is active
Power cycle the unit and see if the code returns. If it does, the fault is persistent and requires diagnosis.
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Get the full diagnostic procedure
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