R-ProField casesRefrigeration systems

Short Cycling from Low Pressure Protection Activation

Likely causes

Refrigerant leak or insufficient charge

Check: Check low-side gauge reading

What to do: Check low-side gauge reading → Inspect for refrigerant leaks → Check evaporator frost condition → Refer to 'Low Pressure Switch Keeps Tripping' diagnostic tree

Low pressure drop from excessive evaporator frost

Check: Inspect for refrigerant leaks

What to do: Inspect for refrigerant leaks → Check evaporator frost condition → Refer to 'Low Pressure Switch Keeps Tripping' diagnostic tree

Expansion valve blockage

Check: Check evaporator frost condition

What to do: Check evaporator frost condition → Refer to 'Low Pressure Switch Keeps Tripping' diagnostic tree

Field tip

Low-pressure switch is repeatedly tripping. Refer to 'Low Pressure Switch Keeps Tripping'.

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