List of error codes for the Saunier Duval Genia Set Max air-to-water heat pump
List of error codes for the Saunier Duval Genia Set Max air-to-water heat pump
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| Status code | Meaning |
| ÉAnode status: stray current | Anode not connected, anode OK, anode fault |
| S.34 Heating mode: frost protection | If the measured outdoor temperature is below XX °C, the heating circuit’s flow and return temperatures are monitored. If the temperature difference exceeds the set value, the pump and compressor start up without being triggered by a heat demand. |
| S.100 Standby | There is no prior heating or cooling demand. Standby 0: outdoor unit. Standby 1: indoor unit. |
| S.101 Heating: compressorêstop | The heating demand has been met. There is no more call from the control unit, since there is no longer a heat deficit. The compressor turns off. |
| S.102 Heating: compressor lockout | The compressor cannot run in heating mode because the heat pump is outside its operating limits. |
| S.103 Heating: preé-run. | The compressor’s start-up conditions in heating mode must be checked. Turn on the other heating mode actuators. |
| S.104 Heating: compressor oné | The compressor starts to meet the heating demand. |
| S.107 Heating: post-run. | The heating demand has been met and the compressor turns off. The pump and fan continue to run. |
| S.111 Cooîling: compressor sêtop | The cooling demand has been met and there is no more call from the control unit. The compressor turns off. |
| S.112 Cooîling: compressor lockout | The compressor cannot run in cooling mode because the heat pump is outside its operating limits. |
| S.113 Cooîling: compressor preé-run. | The compressor’s start-up conditions in cooling mode must be checked. Turn on the other cooling mode actuators. |
| S.114 Cooîling: compressor oné | The compressor starts to meet the cooling demand. |
| S.117 Cooîling: compressor post-run. | The cooling demand has been met and the compressor turns off. The pump and fan continue to run. |
| S.125 Heating: heating eléement onée | The heating element is activated in heating mode. |
| S.132 DHW: compressor lockedé | The compressor cannot run in DHW mode because the heat pump is outside its operating limits. |
| S.133 DHW: preé-run. | The compressor’s start-up conditions in DHW mode must be checked. Turn on the other DHW mode actuators. |
| S.134 DHW: compressor oné | The compressor starts to meet the DHW demand. |
| S.135 DHW: heating eléement onée | The heating element is activated in DHW mode. |
| S.137 DHW: post-run. | The DHW demand has been met and the compressor turns off. The pump and fan continue to run. |
| S.141 Heating: heating resistorêt réoff | Heating demand has been satisfied, and the heating resistor turns off. |
| S.142 Heating: heating resistoréblockedée | The heating resistor cannot operate in heating mode. |
| S.151 DHW: heating resistorêt réoff | Domestic hot water demand has been satisfied, and the heating resistor turns off. |
| S.152 DHW: heating resistoréblockedée | The heating resistor cannot operate in domestic hot water mode. |
| S.173 Power utility cutoffétimeé | The power supply was cut off by the energy provider. The maximum cutoff duration is set in the configuration. |
| S.202 Control program:ôdomestic circuit purge activeée | The domestic circuit pump alternates between heating mode and domestic hot water mode, in cycles. |
| S.203 Relay test activeé | The sensor and actuator test is in progress. |
| S.212 DéConnection fault: controllerénot detecétedé | The control unit was previously detected, but the connection was lost. Check the eBUS connection to the control unit. The heat pump can only operate using its auxiliary functions. |
| S.240 Compressor oil/ambient temperature too low | The compressor heater turns on. The unit does not start. |
| S.252 Fan module 1: fan blockedé | If the fan speed is 0 RPM, the heat pump shuts down for 15 minutes before restarting. If the fan still fails to start after the fourth restart attempt, the heat pump shuts down and the fault message F.718 is displayed. |
| Status code | Meaning |
| S.255 Fan module 1: inlet air tempéerature too éhighée | The compressor does not start because the outdoor temperature near the fan is above the operating limits. Heating mode: > 43 °C. Domestic hot water mode:
> 43 °C. Cooling mode: > 46 °C. |
| S.256 Fan module 1: inlet air tempéerature too low | The compressor does not start because the outdoor temperature near the fan is below the operating limits. Heating mode: < -20 °C. Domestic hot water mode:
< -20 °C. Cooling mode: < 15 °C. |
| S.260 Fan module 2: fan blockedé | If the fan speed is 0 RPM, the heat pump shuts down for 15 minutes before restarting. If the fan still fails to start after the fourth restart attempt, the heat pump shuts down and the fault message F.785 is displayed. |
| S.272 Domestic circuit: residual pump head limitationéactiveée | The residual pump head defined in the configuration has been reached. |
| S.273 Domestic circuit: supply teméperature tooélow | The measured supply temperature in the domestic circuit is below the operating limits. |
| S.275 Domestic circuit: flowétoo low | Domestic circuit pump faulty. All heating system consumers are closed. The flow is below the minimum specific volume flow rate. Check that the strainers are not clogged. Check the shutoff valves and thermostatic valves. Verify that the flow is at least 35% of the nominal volume flow rate. Check that the domestic circuit pump is operating properly. |
| S.276 Domestic circuit: S20 interlock contact open | The S20 contact on the heat pump’s main circuit board is open. Incorrect safety thermostat setting. Supply temperature sensor (heat pump, gas boiler, or system sensor) reading a negative deviation. Adjust the maximum supply temperature for the direct heating circuit via the control unit (taking into account the high cutoff threshold of the boilers). Adjust the safety thermostat setting. Check the sensor readings. |
| S.277 Domestic circuit: pumpéfault | If the domestic circuit pump is disabled, the heat pump shuts off for 10 minutes before restarting. If the domestic circuit pump fails to start after the third unsuccessful restart attempt, the heat pump shuts off and the fault message F.788 is displayed. |
| S.280 Défault convert.: com- pressor | The compressor motor or wiring is defective. |
| S.281 Défault convert.: mains volt- age | There is an overvoltage or undervoltage issue. |
| S.282 Défault convert.: over- heating | If the convert cooling is not sufficient, the heat pump shuts off for one hour before restarting. If the cooling remains insufficient after the third unsuccessful restart attempt, the heat pump shuts off and the fault message F.819 is displayed. |
| S.283 Defrostéingétime too long | If defrosting continues for more than 15 minutes, the heat pump restarts. If the defrosting time remains insufficient after the third unsuccessful restart attempt, the heat pump shuts off and the fault message F.741 is displayed. ► Check whether the domestic circuit provides
enough heat. |
| S.284 Defrostéingéflowétemperature too low | If the flow temperature drops below 5 °C, the heat pump restarts. If the flow temperature remains insufficient after the third unsuccessful restart attempt,
the heat pump shuts off and the fault message F.741 is displayed. ► Check whether the domestic circuit provides enough heat. |
| S.285 Compressor outélet temperature too low | Compressor outlet temperature too low |
| S.286 Hot gas thermoswitch open | If the hot gas temperature is above 119 °C +5K, the heat pump shuts off for one hour before restarting. If the hot gas temperature does not drop after the third unsuccessful restart attempt, the heat pump shuts off and the fault message F.823 is displayed. |
| S.287 Fan 1: wind | The fan is turning at a speed greater than or equal to 50 rpm before startup. This may be due to strong wind. |
| S.288 Fan 2: wind | The fan is turning at a speed greater than or equal to 50 rpm before startup. This may be due to strong wind. |
| S.289 Current limitation active | The outdoor unit’s power consumption is reduced and the compressor runs more slowly. The compressor’s operating current exceeds the limit value defined in the configuration. (3 kW, 5 kW, 7 kW units: <16 A; 10 kW, 12 kW units: <25 A) |
| S.290 Startup deélay activeée | The compressor startup delay is active. |
| S.302 HP contactor open | If the refrigerant circuit pressure exceeds the operating limits, the heat pump shuts off for 15 minutes before restarting. If the pressure remains too high after the fourth restart attempt, the fault message F.731 is displayed. |
| S.303 Compressor outlet temp. too éhighée | The characteristic operating curve is not being followed. The heat pump will restart. |
| Status code | Meaning |
| S.304 Evaporation temp. étoo low | The characteristic operating curve is not being followed. The heat pump will restart. |
| S.305 Condensation temp. too low | The characteristic operating curve is not being followed. The heat pump will restart. |
| S.306 Evaporation temp. étoo éhighée | The characteristic operating curve is not being followed. The heat pump will restart. |
| S.308 Condensation temp. too éhighée | The characteristic operating curve is not being followed. The heat pump will restart. |
| S.312 Domestic circuit: tempéerature return too low | The heating circuit return temperature is too low for the compressor to start. Heating: return temperature < 5 °C. Cooling: return temperature < 10 °C. Cooling: check that the 4-way valve is working properly. |
| S.314 Domestic circuit: tempéerature return too h éighée | The domestic circuit return temperature is too high for the compressor to start. Heating: return temperature > 56 °C. Cooling: return temperature > 35 °C. Cooling: check that the 4-way valve is working properly. Check the sensors. |
| S.351 RéHeating element: outlet tempéerature too h éighée | The heating element outlet temperature is too high. Outlet temperature > 75 °C. The heat pump is switched off. |
| S.516 DéDefrosting activeé | The heat pump is defrosting the outdoor unit’s heat exchanger. Heating mode is turned off. Defrosting lasts a maximum of 16 minutes. |
| S.575 Transformer: inéternal fault | There is an internal electronic fault on the outdoor unit’s inverter circuit board. If this happens three times, fault message F.752 is displayed. |
| S.581 DéConnection fault: transformer not deétectedé | No communication between the converter and the outdoor unit’s circuit board. If this happens three times, fault message F.753 is displayed. |
| S.590 DéFault: incorrect 4-way valve position. | The 4-way valve does not switch clearly into heating or cooling position. |
| Code | Meaning | Cause | Corrective action |
| F.022 | Water pressure too low | 1. Pressure loss in the domestic circuit due to a leak or
an air pocket 2. Faulty heating circuit pressure sensor |
3. Check the heating circuit for leaks
4. Add water to the circuit and bleed it 5. Check the plug-in connector on the PCB and the wiring harness 6. Check that the pressure sensor is working properly 7. Replace the pressure sensor |
| F.042 | Déult: céoding resistor | – Coding resistor damaged or missing | – Check that the coding resistor is properly in place and replace it if
necessary. |
| F.073 | Déult sensor: domestic circuit pressure. | – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited | – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary
– Replace the wiring harness |
| F.094 | Déult: vortex | – Flow sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited | – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary
– Replace the wiring harness |
| F.103 | Déult: replacement part identifèication. | – Incompatible regulator PCB installed in the outdoor unit | – Install an appropriate printed circuit board |
| F.514 | Déault sensor: compressor inletétemperature | – Sensor not connected, or sensor input short-circuited | – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary
– Replace the wiring harness |
| F.517 | Déault sensor: compressor outlet temperature | – Sensor not connected, or sensor input short-circuited | – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary
– Replace the wiring harness |
| F.519 | Déault sensor: DHW circuit return temperature | – Sensor not connected, or sensor input short-circuited | – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary
– Replace the wiring harness |
| F.520 | Déault sensor: DHW circuitéflow temperature | – Sensor not connected, or sensor input short-circuited | – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary
– Replace the wiring harness |
| Code | Meaning | Cause | Corrective action |
| F.526 | Désensor fault: EVD outlet temp. | – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited | – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary
– Replace the wiring harness |
| F.546 | Désensor fault: high pressure | – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited | – Check the sensor (with the installer’s help if needed) and
replace it if necessary – Replace the wiring harness |
| F.582 | DéEVD fault | – Expansion valve improperly connected or break in the cable leading to the coil | – Check the wiring connection guides and replace the expansion valve coil if
necessary |
| F.585 | Désensor fault: condenser outlet temp. | – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited | – Check the sensor and replace if necessary
– Replace the wiring harness |
| F.703 | Désensor fault: low pressure | – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited | – Check the sensor (with the installer’s assistance if needed) and
replace it if necessary – Replace the wiring harness |
| F.718 | Fan module 1: fan blockedé | – Fan rotation confirmation signal missing | – Check the air circuit and clear any blockages |
| F.729 | Tempécompressor outlet temperature too low | – Compressor outlet temperature below 0 °C for more than
10 minutes, or compressor outlet temperature below -10 °C while the heat pump is operating within its performance curves. |
– Check the high-pressure sensor
– Check the EVD operation – Check the condenser outlet temperature sensor (subcooling) – Check that the 4-way valve is not stuck in an intermediate position – Check that there is no refrigerant overcharge |
| F.731 | HP contactor open | – Refrigerant pressure too high. The high-pressure contactor built into the outdoor unit trips
at a pressure of 41.5 bar (g) or 42.5 bar (abs) – Insufficient amount of energy emitted by the condenser |
– Bleed the heating circuit
– Insufficient volumetric flow due to the closing of the regulators in certain rooms on the underfloor heating system – Check that the filter is not clogged – Insufficient refrigerant flow (e.g. faulty electronic expansion valve, mechanical blockage of the 4-way valve, clogged filter). Contact customer service. – Cooling mode: check that the ventilation unit is not dirty – Check the high-pressure contactor and the high-pressure sensor – Reset the high-pressure contactor and manually reset the unit. |
| F.732 | Compressor outlet temp. too éhighée | The compressor outlet temperature is above 110°C:
– Operating limits exceeded – Expansion valve out of service or not opening properly – Insufficient amount of refrigerant (frequent defrosting due to a very low evaporation temperature) |
– Check the compressor inlet and outlet sensors
– Check the condenser outlet temperature sensor (TT135) – Check the expansion valve (does it move all the way to its stop? Use the sensor/relay test) – Check the refrigerant amount (see technical specifications) – Perform a leak test – Check that the outdoor unit’s service valves are open. |
| Code | Meaning | Cause | Corrective action |
| F.733 | Temp. éevaporation too low | – If the air volumetric flow is insufficient in the outdoor unit’s heat exchanger
(heating mode), the energy input is low in the geothermal circuit (heating mode) or the domestic circuit (cooling mode) – Insufficient amount of refrigerant |
– If thermostatic valves are present in the domestic circuit,
check that they are suitable for cooling mode (check the volumetric flow in cooling mode) – Check that the fan module is not dirty – Check the expansion valve (does it travel all the way to the stop? Use the sensor/relay test) – Check the compressor inlet sensor – Check the refrigerant charge level |
| F.734 | Condensation temp. too low | – Heating circuit temperature too low, outside the
operating range – Insufficient refrigerant charge |
– Check the expansion valve (does it travel all the way to the stop? Use the
sensor/relay test) – Check the compressor inlet sensor – Check the refrigerant charge level (see technical specifications) – Check whether the 4-way valve is stuck in an intermediate position or is not switching correctly – Check the high-pressure sensor – Check the heating circuit pressure sensor |
| F.735 | Temp. éevaporation too éhighée | – Geothermal circuit temperature (heating mode) or domestic circuit
temperature (cooling mode) too high for the compressor to operate – Excessive external heat input into the geothermal circuit due to high fan speed |
– Check the system temperatures
– Check that there is no refrigerant overcharge – Check the expansion valve (does it travel all the way to the stop? Use the sensor/actuator test) – Check the evaporation temperature sensor (depending on the position of the 4-way valve) – Check the volumetric flow in cooling mode – Check the air flow rate in heating mode |
| F.737 | Condensation temp. too éhighée | – Heat pump circuit temperature (cooling mode)
or domestic circuit temperature (heating mode) too high for the compressor to operate – Parasitic heat input into the domestic circuit – Refrigerant circuit overcharged – Insufficient flow in the domestic circuit |
– Reduce or eliminate the parasitic heat input
– Check the backup heater (is it heating while the sensor/relay test parameter is set to Off?) – Check the expansion valve (does it travel all the way to the stop? Use the sensor/relay test) – Check the compressor outlet sensor, the condenser outlet temperature sensor (TT135), and the high-pressure sensor – Check that there is no refrigerant overcharge – Check that the outdoor unit’s service valves are open. – Check that the air flow rate is sufficient in cooling mode – Check the heating circulator pump – Check the domestic circuit flow |
| Code | Meaning | Cause | Corrective action |
| F.741 | Domestic circuit: t° return temperature too low | – The return temperature drops below 13 °C during
defrosting |
– Check that the system volume meets the
minimum required volume and fit the system with a return buffer tank in series if neces- sary – The fault message remains displayed until the return temperature rises back above 20 °C. – Activate the electric backup heater on the unit’s control panel and in the control box to raise the return temperature. The compressor remains locked out as long as the fault message is displayed. |
| F.752 | Défault: transformer | – Internal electronic fault on the inverter board
– Mains voltage outside the 70 V – 282 V range |
– Check that the mains connection cables and the
compressor connection cables are undamaged The male connectors must click into place. – Check the cables – Check the mains voltage The mains voltage must be between 195 V and 253 V. – Check the phases – Replace the converter if neces- sary |
| F.753 | Déconnection fault: transformer not deétectedé | – No communication between the converter and the outdoor unit
controller’s circuit board |
– Check that the wiring harness and connectors are
undamaged, properly seated, and replace them if necessary – Test the converter by operating the compressor safety relay – Read the parameters associated with the converter and check that values are actually displayed |
| F.755 | Défault: 4-way valve position incorrect | – 4-way valve incorrectly positioned. If the flow temperature is lower
than the heating circuit return temperature in heating mode. – Incorrect temperature reading from the EVD temperature sensor of the geothermal circuit. |
– Check the 4-way valve (can you hear a switching click?
Use the sensor/relay test) – Check that the 4-way valve coil is properly positioned – Check the wiring harness and connectors – Check the EVD temperature sensor of the geothermal circuit |
| F.774 | Désensor fault: air inlet temp.é· | – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited | – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary
– Replace the cable harness |
| F.785 | Fan module 2: fan blockedé | – Fan rotation confirmation signal missing | – Check the air circuit and clear any obstructions |
| F.788 | Domestic circuit: pumpéfault | – The electronic system of the high-efficiency pump has detected
an error (e.g. dry running, blockage, overvoltage, undervoltage); the pump has stopped and is locked out. |
– Turn off the heat pump for at least
30 seconds – Check the plug-in connector on the printed circuit board – Check that the pump is working properly – Bleed the heating circuit – Check that the filter is not clogged |
| Code | Meaning | Cause | Corrective action |
| F.817 | DéInverter fault: compressor | – Compressor fault (e.g., short circuit)
– Inverter fault – Compressor connection cable faulty or loose |
– Measure the compressor winding
resistance – Measure the inverter output between the 3 phases (should be > 1 kΩ) – Check the wiring harness and the connectors |
| F.818 | DéInverter fault: mains voltage | – Mains voltage unsuitable for inverter
operation – Power cut by the utility provider |
– Measure the mains voltage and
correct it if necessary The mains voltage must be between 195 V and 253 V. |
| F.819 | DéInverter fault: overheating | – Internal overheating of the inverter | – Let the inverter cool down and
restart the unit – Check the inverter’s air circuit – Check that the fan is working properly – The temperature exceeds the maximum ambient temperature of the outdoor unit, which is 46°C. |
| F.820 | DéFault connection: domestic circuit pump | – The pump is not sending a signal
back to the heat pump |
– Check that the cable to the pump is
not faulty and replace it if necessary – Replace the pump |
| F.821 | DéSensor fault: temp. départ résist. heating | – Sensor not connected or sensor
input short-circuited – Both of the heat pump’s outlet temperature sensors are faulty |
– Check the sensor and replace it if
necessary – Replace the wiring harness |
| F.823 | Hot gas thermal switch open | – The gas thermostat is designed to
shut off the heat pump if the temperature of the refrigerant circuit is too high. The heat pump attempts to restart after a waiting period. A fault message appears after three unsuccessful restart attempts. – Max. refrigerant circuit temperature: 110°C – Waiting period: 5 min (after the first occurrence) – Waiting period: 30 min (after the second occurrence and each subsequent one) – The fault counter resets if both of the following conditions are met: – Heat demand without a prior shutdown – Undisturbed operation for 60 min |
– Check the expansion valve
– Replace the refrigerant circuit strainer if necessary |
| F.824 | Domestic circuit 2: pressure too low
Note Can only occur when an intermediate heat exchanger kit is installed and activated. The fault refers to the outdoor unit’s glycol water pressure sensor. |
– Pressure loss in the domestic circuit due to a leak or
an air pocket – Faulty heating circuit pressure sensor |
– Check the heating circuit for leaks
– Top off the water, bleed the circuit – Check the plug-in contact on the printed circuit board and the cable harness – Check that the pressure sensor is working properly – Replace the pressure sensor |
| Code | Meaning | Cause | Corrective action |
| F.825 | Désensor fault: temp. at condenseréinlet | – Refrigerant circuit temperature sensor (gas phase) not
connected or sensor input short-circuited |
– Check the sensor and the cable, replace if necessary |
| F.1100 | Réheating syst.: séoverheat cutoff open | The electric backup heater’s overheat safety cutoff has tripped due to:
– Flow rate too low or air present in the heating circuit – The heating element operating while the heating circuit is not full – The heating element operating with a flow temperature above 98 °C: this trips the overheat safety fuse; replacement is required – Unwanted heat input into the domestic circuit |
– Check the circulation of the heating circuit pump
– Open the isolation valves if necessary – Replace the safety temperature limiter – Reduce or eliminate the unwanted heat input – Check that the filter is not clogged |
| F.1117 | Compressor: phase failure | – Faulty fuse
– Faulty electrical connections – Mains voltage too low – Compressor power supply/off-peak rate not con- nected – Energy supplier lockout lasting more than three hours |
– Check the fuse
– Check the electrical connections – Check the voltage at the heat pump’s electrical connection – Reduce the energy supplier’s lockout period (cutoff time) to less than three hours |
| F.1120 | Rébackup heater: phase failure | – Electric backup heater fault
– Loose electrical connections – Mains voltage too low |
– Check the electric backup heater and its power supply
– Check the electrical connections – Measure the voltage at the electric backup heater’s electrical connection |
| F.9998 | Déconnection fault: heat à pump | – eBUS cable not connected or improperly connected
– Outdoor unit not powered |
– Check the connection cables between the mains connection
printed circuit board and the controller’s printed circuit board on the indoor unit and the outdoor unit |

