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OAU Motor Failure Alarm

OAU Motor Failure Alarm — Intake or Exhaust Motor Problem

Carrier · Energy Recovery Ventilators

What does OAU Motor Failure Alarm mean?

This alarm indicates a problem with one of the ERV's outside or exhaust motors. The system will signal this through the OAU Motor Failure Alarm point.

Common Causes

  • Phase loss
  • Locked rotor
  • Thermal overload
  • Communication error
  • Incorrect signal
  • Fan failure

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Check motor power supply and connections.

  2. 2

    Ensure the motor is not obstructed and can rotate freely.

  3. 3

    Allow motor to cool if overheated.

  4. 4

    Verify communication signals between components.

  5. 5

    Reset the alarm once the cause is resolved.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

1 Fault CodeFault Code 1 — OVERCURRENT10 Fault CodeFault Code 10 — PANEL LOSS11 Fault Code11 Fault Code — ID RUN FAIL
Source: Carrier Energy Recovery Ventilators
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