Rheem Heat Pump: Bypass the 3-minute timer and clear a lockout with TEST (PRL-JEC)
Bypass the 3-minute timer and clear a lockout with TEST (PRL-JEC) on a Rheem heat pump: Pressing TEST resets any active-protection lockout and the 3-minute anti-short-cycle timer, and energizes the unit even without a call. Use an insulated probe.
Applies to: Rheem/Ruud PRL-JEC heat pumps with Comfort Control2 ICC
How to fix bypass the 3-minute timer and clear a lockout with test (prl-jec): step by step
- Use an insulated probe to press TEST for one second, then let go
- With a call present the compressor and outdoor fan start and the display settles on c, C, h or H
- With no call a steady t shows and the compressor runs about 5 seconds
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Rheem Heat Pump codes
Models
RPRL-024JECRPRL-036JECRPRL-048JECRPRL-060JEC
Source: Rheem PRL-JEC Installation Instructions, Comfort Control2 section 12.5, p.23. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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