Viessmann · Heat pumps · Viessmann Vitocal 250-A (One Base, monobloc)
A.91Outside temperature too low for heat pump operation; Operation without outdoor unit, for example for screed drying; Fault refrigerant circuit
Name in the manufacturer's documentation (service manual): Outside temperature too low for heat pump operation; Operation without outdoor unit, for example for screed drying; Fault refrigerant circuit
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In plain words (editorial)
The outside temperature is too low for heat pump operation (this message also covers operation without the outdoor unit, e.g. for screed drying, or a refrigerant circuit fault). The refrigerant circuit switches off temporarily, and heating and hot water are provided only by the instantaneous heating water heater. The manual says no action is required.
When to call a service technician: No action needed in cold weather; if it appears in mild weather, contact your heating contractor.
✎ editorial – written from the cited sources, not a manufacturer statement. Status: draft.
For technicians
Possible causes (source text)
- Outside temperature too low for heat pump operation[2]
Steps given by the manufacturer (source text)
- No action required[3]
What the device does (source text)
- The refrigerant circuit is temporarily switched off · Central heating and DHW heating only via instantaneous heating water heater[4]
⚠ 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] Viessmann – Service instructions: System configuration and diagnosis for heat pumps with Viessmann One Base (6194799 GB, 3/2022) (6194799 GB (3/2022)) , p. 70 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified
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- [2] Viessmann – Service instructions: System configuration and diagnosis for heat pumps with Viessmann One Base (6194799 GB, 3/2022) (6194799 GB (3/2022)) , p. 70 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified
outside temperature too
- [3] Viessmann – Service instructions: System configuration and diagnosis for heat pumps with Viessmann One Base (6194799 GB, 3/2022) (6194799 GB (3/2022)) , p. 70 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified
no action required
- [4] Viessmann – Service instructions: System configuration and diagnosis for heat pumps with Viessmann One Base (6194799 GB, 3/2022) (6194799 GB (3/2022)) , p. 70 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified
the refrigerant circuit is