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89-01Heat exchanger freeze-up protection activated during defrost (error)

Name in the manufacturer's documentation (service manual): Heat exchanger freeze-up protection activated during defrost (error)[1]

In plain words (editorial)

The freeze-up protection of the heat exchanger activated during defrost. The manual lists faulty thermistors or hydro PCB, problems in the refrigerant circuit (closed stop valve, overcharge, clogging, moisture) and too low water flow or pressure.

When to call a service technician: Contact your installer or Daikin dealer.

✎ editorial – written from the cited sources, not a manufacturer statement. Status: draft.

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Sources

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  1. [1] Daikin Altherma 3 R F – ERGA04~08E + EHVH/X04+08S18+23E – Installer reference guide (4P629086-1D (2024.04)) , p. 253 official manufacturer document quote verified 89-01 Heat exchanger freeze-up protection activated during defrost (error)
  2. [2] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified faulty inlet water thermistor.
  3. [3] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified faulty outlet water after heat exchanger thermistor.
  4. [4] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified faulty refrigerant liquid thermistor.
  5. [5] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified faulty hydro pcb.
  6. [6] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified closed stop valve in the refrigerant circuit.
  7. [7] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified refrigerant overcharge.
  8. [8] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified clogged refrigerant circuit.
  9. [9] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified non‑condensables and/or humidity in the refrigerant circuit.
  10. [10] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified water flow is too low.
  11. [11] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified water pressure is too low.
  12. [12] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified perform a check of the inlet water thermistor.
  13. [13] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified perform a check of the outlet water after heat exchanger thermistor.
  14. [14] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified perform a check of the refrigerant liquid thermistor.
  15. [15] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified perform a check of the hydro pcb.
  16. [16] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified check that all stop valves of the refrigerant circuit are open.
  17. [17] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified check if the refrigerant circuit is correctly charged.
  18. [18] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified check if the refrigerant circuit is clogged.
  19. [19] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified check for the presence of non‑condensables and/or humidity in the refrigerant circuit.
  20. [20] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified check the water flow.
  21. [21] Daikin – Service manual Daikin Altherma 3 R F + W, ESIE20-13C – 2022.09 (PDF copy on installer site cncpompyciepla.pl) (ESIE20-13C) , p. 23 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified check the water pressure.