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CH14Problem in flow switch
Name in the manufacturer's documentation (service manual): Problem in flow switch
[1]
In plain words (editorial)
Flow switch problem: the flow switch is open while the internal water pump runs, so there is not enough water flow. The manual lists the pump capacity set to minimum, insufficient air purging and a missing or wrongly adjusted bypass valve; it asks to check that the shut-off valves are open, clean the strainer if needed and check the pressure gauge.
When to call a service technician: If the valves are open and the pressure is fine, call the installer.
✎ editorial – written from the cited sources, not a manufacturer statement. Status: draft.
For technicians
Detection conditions (source text)
- Normal: flow switch closed while internal water pump is working[2]
Possible causes (source text)
Steps given by the manufacturer (source text)
- Two shut-off valves (water inlet and outlet of the unit) should be open[7]
- Check if the strainer gathers too much particles; if so, clean the strainer[8]
- Check if the water pipe is getting closed due to stacked particles or lime[9]
- Check the pressure gauge indicates above 0.3 bar; check expansion tank and gauge[10]
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Sources
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- [1] LG Therma V Monobloc – Installation manual (MFL68026607 Rev.21) (MFL68026607 Rev.21_062126) , p. 277 official manufacturer document quote verified
14 Problem in flow switch
- [2] LG Therma V Monobloc – Installation manual (MFL68026607 Rev.21) (MFL68026607 Rev.21_062126) , p. 277 official manufacturer document quote verified
Flow switch should be closed
- [3] LG Therma V Monobloc – Installation manual (MFL68026607 Rev.21) (MFL68026607 Rev.21_062126) , p. 277 official manufacturer document quote verified
Flow switch is open while internal
- [4] LG Therma V Monobloc – Installation manual (MFL68026607 Rev.21) (MFL68026607 Rev.21_062126) , p. 73 official manufacturer document quote verified
To secure enough water flow rate, do not set water pump capacity as Minimum.
- [5] LG Therma V Monobloc – Installation manual (MFL68026607 Rev.21) (MFL68026607 Rev.21_062126) , p. 132 official manufacturer document quote verified
air purge is not performed sufficiently it may occur CH14
- [6] LG Therma V Monobloc – Installation manual (MFL68026607 Rev.21) (MFL68026607 Rev.21_062126) , p. 270 official manufacturer document quote verified
If water flow rate is low, flow switch error (CH14) can be occurred.
- [7] LG Therma V Monobloc – Installation manual (MFL68026607 Rev.21) (MFL68026607 Rev.21_062126) , p. 270 official manufacturer document quote verified
Two shut-off valves (located at the end of water inlet pipe and water outlet pipe
- [8] LG Therma V Monobloc – Installation manual (MFL68026607 Rev.21) (MFL68026607 Rev.21_062126) , p. 276 official manufacturer document quote verified
Check if strainer gathers too much particles. If so, strainer
- [9] LG Therma V Monobloc – Installation manual (MFL68026607 Rev.21) (MFL68026607 Rev.21_062126) , p. 276 official manufacturer document quote verified
Check if water pipe is getting closed due to stacked particles
- [10] LG Therma V Monobloc – Installation manual (MFL68026607 Rev.21) (MFL68026607 Rev.21_062126) , p. 276 official manufacturer document quote verified
Check if pressure gage indicates above 0.3 Bar.