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F.734Condensation temperature too low
Name in the manufacturer's documentation (service manual): Condensation temperature too low
[1]
In plain words (editorial)
The condensation temperature is too low – the manual names a heating circuit temperature that is too low (outside the operating characteristics) or too little refrigerant.
When to call a service technician: Contact a competent heating engineer (installer or Vaillant customer service).
✎ editorial – written from the cited sources, not a manufacturer statement. Status: draft.
For technicians
Possible causes (source text)
Steps given by the manufacturer (source text)
- Check the EEV (does the EEV move to the limit stop? Use the sensor/actuator test)[4]
- Check the compressor inlet sensor[5]
- Check the refrigerant filling volume (see technical data)[6]
- Check whether the 4-port diverter valve is in an intermediate position and is not correctly switched[7]
- Checking the high-pressure sensor[8]
- Check the pressure sensor in the heating circuit[9]
⚠ 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. 61 official manufacturer document quote verified
F.734 Condensation temperature too low
- [2] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 61 official manufacturer document quote verified
The temperature in the heating circuit is too low, outside of the operating characteristics
- [3] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 61 official manufacturer document quote verified
Refrigerant volume too low
- [4] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 61 official manufacturer document quote verified
Check the EEV (does the EEV move to the limit stop? Use the sensor/actuator test)
- [5] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 61 official manufacturer document quote verified
Check the compressor inlet sensor
- [6] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 61 official manufacturer document quote verified
Check the refrigerant filling volume (see technical data)
- [7] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 61 official manufacturer document quote verified
Check whether the 4-port diverter valve is in an intermediate position and is not correctly switched
- [8] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 61 official manufacturer document quote verified
Checking the high-pressure sensor
- [9] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 61 official manufacturer document quote verified
Check the pressure sensor in the heating circuit