Issue overview

Testing of the VariableRefrigerantFlow_5Zone example file and changing the master thermostat priority control type to ThermostatOffsetPriority shows that power sometimes goes to 0 when the coils are actively cooling or heating. The figure below exemplifies the problem.

AirConditioner:VariableRefrigerantFlow,
  ThermostatOffsetPriority,            !- Master Thermostat Priority Control Type

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