What does error W3A mean on a Voltronic device?

It depends on the model — 3 devices use code W3A. On the Galleon II 6K-10K it means: Cover of maintain switch is open. The card for each model on this page gives its exact meaning and fix.

Is error W3A a fault or a warning?

W3A is a warning: the unit keeps running. Fix the underlying condition before it escalates.

How do I clear or fix error W3A?

The unit keeps operating. Clear the condition shown and the warning resets automatically; if it persists, contact your installer or the repair centre. The exact steps for each affected model are listed on this page.

W3A

Voltronic device error W3A

Cover of maintain switch is open

Warning — a protection warning — the unit keeps running, but deal with the cause before it escalates.

The exact meaning depends on your model:

Galleon II 6K-10K

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Also applies to:Galleon II 6KGalleon II 10KGiant Elite 1P/1P 6K-10K

What it means

Cover of maintain switch is open

Cause: Cover of maintain switch is open.

How to fix it

The unit keeps operating.
Clear the condition shown and the warning resets automatically; if it persists, contact your installer or the repair centre.

Source: GalleonII-6-10K-Tower-RT-manual.pdf, p.29 · Giant-Elite-1P-1P_manual.pdf, p.26

Galleon X9 6K-10K RT

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Also applies to:Galleon X9 6K RTGalleon X9 10K RT

What it means

Maintain Open — Warning code 3A flashing on the display: Maintain Open.

Cause: EMBS port is open or the maintain switch sensor (connected to EMBS port) is trigged. (The UPS is transferred to bypass).

How to fix it

If the EMBS port is short-circuited, the warning will disappear.

Source: Galleon-X9-6-10K-RT_manual.pdf, p.28

Frequently asked questions

What does error W3A mean on a Voltronic device?: It depends on the model — 3 devices use code W3A. On the Galleon II 6K-10K it means: Cover of maintain switch is open. The card for each model on this page gives its exact meaning and fix.
Is error W3A a fault or a warning?: W3A is a warning: the unit keeps running. Fix the underlying condition before it escalates.
How do I clear or fix error W3A?: The unit keeps operating. Clear the condition shown and the warning resets automatically; if it persists, contact your installer or the repair centre. The exact steps for each affected model are listed on this page.

Related error codes

Other codes on the Galleon II 6K-10K

All Galleon II 6K-10K codes All Giant Elite 1P/1P codes

Other codes on the Galleon X9 6K-10K RT

All Galleon X9 6K-10K RT codes

Compiled from official Voltronic user manuals. Always consult your device manual and a qualified technician before performing repairs.