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F.718Fan unit 1: Fan blocked
Name in the manufacturer's documentation (service manual): Fan unit 1: Fan blocked
[1]
In plain words (editorial)
The fan of the outdoor unit (fan unit 1) does not report that it is rotating – it may be blocked. The manual says to check the air route and remove any blockages.
When to call a service technician: If nothing visibly blocks the fan (e.g. snow, ice, leaves), contact a heating engineer.
✎ editorial – written from the cited sources, not a manufacturer statement. Status: draft.
For technicians
Possible causes (source text)
- There is no confirmation signal stating that the fan is rotating[2]
Steps given by the manufacturer (source text)
- Check the air route and, if required, remove any blockages[3]
⚠ Work on refrigerant circuits, mains electricity and PV DC wiring is for qualified technicians only.
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Sources
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- [1] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 60 official manufacturer document quote verified
Fan unit 1: Fan blocked
- [2] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 60 official manufacturer document quote verified
There is no confirmation signal stat
- [3] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 60 official manufacturer document quote verified
Check the air route and, if required,