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F.823Hot gas temperature switch open
Name in the manufacturer's documentation (service manual): Hot gas temperature switch open
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For technicians
Possible causes (source text)
- The hot gas thermostat shuts down the heat pump if the temperature in the refrigerant circuit is too high. Following a waiting period, the heat pump attempts to start once more. After three failed start attempts in succession, a fault message is displayed.[2]
Steps given by the manufacturer (source text)
Notes from the documentation
- Max. refrigerant circuit temperature: 110 °C[5]
⚠ 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. 63 official manufacturer document quote verified
F.823 Hot gas temperature switch open
- [2] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 63 official manufacturer document quote verified
The hot gas thermostat shuts down the heat pump if the temperature in the refrigerant circuit is too high. Following a waiting period, the heat pump attempts to start once more. After three failed start attempts in succe…
- [3] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 63 official manufacturer document quote verified
Check the EEV
- [4] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 63 official manufacturer document quote verified
Replace the dirt filter in the refrigera- tion circuit, if required
- [5] Vaillant uniTOWER plus VIH QW 190/6 E – Operating, installation and maintenance instructions (0020291525_05) (0020291525_05) , p. 63 official manufacturer document quote verified
Max. refrigerant circuit temperature: 110 °C