Mitsubishi Bulletin 2336: Leak sensor placement on horizontal R-454B air handlers
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) sent out Bulletin 2336 on September 8 about refrigerant leak sensor failures on certain R-454B air handlers installed horizontal left or horizontal right.
The issue: if the sensor stays in its factory shipping position, condensate from the indoor coil can drip onto it. METUS found water inside failed sensors. That can damage the sensor and disable refrigerant leak detection.
The sensor needs to be moved during horizontal installation, following the unit’s installation manual. METUS is asking contractors to review affected horizontal installations and correct the sensor location where needed. A damaged sensor may need replacement.
The affected-model list covers specific SVZ-AP, PVA-AA, PVFY-L, PVFY-M, TPVFYP, RVZ-AP, and RVZ-AP-M models. Check the exact model and code in the resolution PDF.
Manufacturer PDFs:
• Bulletin 2336:
http://news.mehvac.com/bulletins/bulletin-2336.pdf
• Resolution details and affected models:
http://news.mehvac.com/bulletins/qar28_svz_pva_sensor_relocation.pdf
Future production will include an added warning notice with a QR code for the relocation instructions. For units already in the field, use the installation manual for the correct sensor position.
If you’ve been replacing these sensors on horizontal installs, this is worth a look before putting another sensor in the same spot.
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@bryanorrMitsubishi Bulletin 2336: Leak sensor placement on horizontal R-454B air handlers Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) sent out Bulletin 2336 on September 8 about refrigerant leak sensor failures on certain R-454B air handlers installed horizontal left or horizontal right. The issue: if the sensor stays in its factory shipping position, condensate from the indoor coil can drip onto it. METUS found water inside failed sensors. That can damage the sensor and disable refrigerant leak detection. The sensor needs to be moved during horizontal installation, following the unit’s installation manual. METUS is asking contractors to review affected horizontal installations and correct the sensor location where needed. A damaged sensor may need replacement. The affected-model list covers specific SVZ-AP, PVA-AA, PVFY-L, PVFY-M, TPVFYP, RVZ-AP, and RVZ-AP-M models. Check the exact model and code in the resolution PDF. Manufacturer PDFs: • Bulletin 2336: http://news.mehvac.com/bulletins/bulletin-2336.pdf • Resolution details and affected models: http://news.mehvac.com/bulletins/qar28_svz_pva_sensor_relocation.pdf Future production will include an added warning notice with a QR code for the relocation instructions. For units already in the field, use the installation manual for the correct sensor position. If you’ve been replacing these sensors on horizontal installs, this is worth a look before putting another sensor in the same spot.
Mitsubishi Bulletin 2336: Leak sensor placement on horizontal R-454B air handlers Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) sent out Bulletin 2336 on September 8 about refrigerant leak sensor failures on certain R-454B air handlers installed horizontal left or horizontal right. The issue: if the sensor stays in its factory shipping position, condensate from the indoor coil can drip onto it. METUS found water inside failed sensors. That can damage the sensor and disable refrigerant leak detection. The sensor needs to be moved during horizontal installation, following the unit’s installation manual. METUS is asking contractors to review affected horizontal installations and correct the sensor location where needed. A damaged sensor may need replacement. The affected-model list covers specific SVZ-AP, PVA-AA, PVFY-L, PVFY-M, TPVFYP, RVZ-AP, and RVZ-AP-M models. Check the exact model and code in the resolution PDF. Manufacturer PDFs: • Bulletin 2336: http://news.mehvac.com/bulletins/bulletin-2336.pdf • Resolution details and affected models: http://news.mehvac.com/bulletins/qar28_svz_pva_sensor_relocation.pdf Future production will include an added warning notice with a QR code for the relocation instructions. For units already in the field, use the installation manual for the correct sensor position. If you’ve been replacing these sensors on horizontal installs, this is worth a look before putting another sensor in the same spot.
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