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List of error codes for the Saunier Duval Genia Air Max air-to-water heat pump

List of error codes for the Saunier Duval Genia Air 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: anti-freeze 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 configured value, the pump and compressor start up even without a heat demand.
S.100 Standby There is no heating or cooling demand yet. Standby 0: outdoor unit. Standby 1: indoor unit.
S.101 Heating: compêressor off The heating demand has been met. There is no more request from the control unit, since there is no longer a heat deficit. The compressor switches 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 heating mode startup conditions must be checked. Turn on the other heating mode actuators.
S.104 Heating: compressor activeé The compressor starts to meet the heating demand.
S.107 Heating: post-run The heating demand has been met and the compressor switches off. The pump and fan continue to run.
S.111 Coolîing: compressorêoff The cooling demand has been met and there is no more request from the control unit. The compressor switches off.
S.112 Coolingî: compressor lockout The compressor cannot run in cooling mode because the heat pump is outside its operating limits.
S.113 Coolingî: compressor preé-operation The compressor’s startup conditions for cooling mode must be checked. Turn on the other cooling mode components.
S.114 Coolingî: compressor activeé The compressor starts to meet the cooling demand.
S.117 Coolingî: compressor post-operation The cooling demand has been met and the compressor turns off. The pump and fan continue to run.
S.125 Heating: héeating element activeée The heating element is activated in heating mode.
S.132 DHW: compressor lockouté The compressor cannot run in DHW mode because the heat pump is outside its operating limits.
S.133 DHW: preé-operation The compressor’s startup conditions for DHW mode must be checked. Turn on the other DHW mode components.
S.134 DHW: compressor activeé The compressor starts to meet the DHW demand.
S.135 DHW: héeating element activeée The heating element is activated in DHW mode.
S.137 DHW: post-operation The DHW demand has been met and the compressor turns off. The pump and fan continue to run.
S.141 Heating: heatêt réing element off. The heating demand is satisfied, and the heating element turns off.
S.142 Heating: heatéing element blockedée The heating element cannot operate in heating mode.
S.151 DHW: heatêt réing element off. The domestic hot water demand is satisfied, and the heating element turns off.
S.152 DHW: heatéing element blockedée The heating element cannot operate in domestic hot water mode.
S.173 Power cutoff duration set by the electricéity supplieré Mains power was cut off by the energy supplier. The maximum cutoff duration is defined during configuration.
S.202 Control prôogram: domestic 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: contéroller not detéectedé The controller was previously detected, but the connection was lost. Check the eBUS connection to the controller. Operation is only possible using the heat pump’s 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 off for 15 minutes before restarting. If the fan fails to start after the fourth unsuccessful restart attempt, the heat pump shuts off 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 exceeds 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 off for 15 minutes before restarting. If the fan fails to start after the fourth unsuccessful restart attempt, the heat pump shuts off and the fault message F.785 is displayed.
S.272 Domestic circuit: residualéhead limit activeée The residual head defined during configuration has been reached.
S.273 Domestic circuit: flow teméperature tooélow The measured flow temperature in the domestic circuit is below the operating limits.
S.275 Domestic circuit: flowérate too low Domestic circuit pump faulty. All heating system consumers are closed. The flow is below the minimum specific volumetric flow rate. Check that the strainers are not clogged. Check the shut-off valves and thermostatic valves. Verify that the flow is at least 35% of the nominal volumetric flow rate. Check that the domestic circuit pump is working properly.
S.276 Domestic circuit: S20 lockout contact open The S20 contact on the heat pump’s main circuit board is open. The safety thermostat is set incorrectly. The flow temperature sensor (heat pump, gas boiler, or system sensor) measures values with a negative deviation. Adjust the maximum flow temperature for the direct heating circuit via the control unit (taking into account the boilers’ high cut-off threshold). Adjust the safety thermostat’s set value. Check the sensor
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 down and the fault message F.788 appears.
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. : overheat- ing If the converter cooling is insufficient, the heat pump shuts off for one hour before restarting. If cooling remains insufficient after the third unsuccessful restart attempt, the heat pump shuts down and the fault message F.819 appears.
S.283 Deférostingétime too long If defrosting continues beyond 15 minutes, the heat pump restarts. If the defrosting time remains excessive after the third unsuccessful restart attempt, the heat pump shuts down and the fault message F.741 is displayed. ► Check whether the domestic circuit provides

enough heat.

S.284 Deférost outlet téemperature téoo low If the outlet temperature drops below 5 °C, the heat pump restarts. If the outlet temperature remains insufficient after the third failed 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 Comépressor outlet temperature too low Compressor outlet temperature too low
S.286 Hot gas thermoswitch open If the hot gas temperature exceeds 119 °C +5K, the heat pump shuts off for one hour before restarting. If the hot gas temperature does not drop after the third failed restart attempt, the heat pump shuts off and the fault message F.823 is displayed.
S.287 Fan 1: wind The fan is running 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 running 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 current draw is reduced and the compressor runs slower. The compressor’s operating current exceeds the limit value set in the configuration. (3 kW, 5 kW, 7 kW units: <16 A; 10 kW, 12 kW units: <25 A)
S.290 Startup deléay activeée The compressor startup delay is active.
S.302 High-pressure contactor open If the refrigerant circuit pressure exceeds the operating limits, the heat pump shuts down for 15 minutes before restarting. If the pressure remains too high after the fourth restart attempt, the fault message F.731 appears.
S.303 Compressor outlet temperature too éhighée The operating characteristic curve is not being followed. The heat pump will restart.

 

 

Status code Meaning
S.304 Temp. éevaporation too low The operating characteristic curve is not being followed. The heat pump will restart.
S.305 Condensation temperature too low The operating characteristic curve is not being followed. The heat pump will restart.
S.306 Temp. éevaporation too éhighée The operating characteristic curve is not being followed. The heat pump will restart.
S.308 Condensation temp too éhighée The operating characteristic curve is not being followed. The heat pump will restart.
S.312 Domestic circuit: return tempéerature 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: return tempéerature too éhighée 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 Résistance: outlet temp. déeparture too éhighée The heating element’s outlet temperature is too high. Outlet temperature > 75 °C. The heat pump is off.
S.516 Défrost activeé The heat pump is defrosting the outdoor unit’s heat exchanger. Heating mode is turned off. Defrosting lasts no more than 16 minutes.
S.575 Transformer: internéal fault There is an internal electronic fault on the outdoor unit’s inverter circuit board. If this happens three times, fault code F.752 is displayed.
S.581 Dénnection fault: transformer not deétectedé There is no communication between the converter and the outdoor unit’s circuit board. If this happens three times, fault code F.753 is displayed.
S.590 Défault: incorrect 4-way valve position. The 4-way valve doesn’t switch clearly to 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. Heating circuit pressure sensor faulty

3. Check the heating circuit for leaks

4. Top up the water, bleed the circuit

5. Check the plug-in contact on the printed circuit board

and the cable harness

6. Check that the pressure sensor is working properly

7. Replace the pres- sure sensor

F.042 Défault: réesistance coding – Coding resistor damaged or missing – Check that the coding resistor is properly in place and replace it if

necessary.

F.073 Défault sensor: domestic circuit pressure – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary

– Replace the cable harness

F.094 Défault: vortex – Flow sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary

– Replace the cable harness

F.103 Défault: identif. replacement paèrt – Unsuitable controller circuit board installed in the outdoor unit – Install a suitable circuit board
F.514 Défault sensor: compressor inléet temp. – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary

– Replace the cable harness

F.517 Défault sensor: compressor outlet temp. – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary

– Replace the cable harness

F.519 Défault sensor: domestic circuit return temp. – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary

– Replace the cable harness

F.520 Défault sensor: domestic circuit suépply temp. – 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 coil wire broken – Check the connectors 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 it 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 help 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 Compressor outlet tempéature 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 characteristic 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 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 has tripped at a pressure of 41.5 bar (g) or 42.5 bar (abs)

– Insufficient amount of energy released by the condenser

– Bleed the heating circuit

– Insufficient flow rate due to closed 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 exceeds 110°C:

– Operating limits exceeded

– Expansion valve out of service or not opening correctly

– Insufficient amount of refrigerant (frequent defrosts due to

a very low evaporation temperature)

– Check the compressor inlet sensor and outlet sensor

– Check the condenser outlet temperature sensor (TT135)

– Check the expansion valve (does it move all the way to the stop? Use the sensor/relay

test)

– Check the amount of refrigerant (see the 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 flow rate 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 there are thermostatic valves in the domestic circuit,

check that they are properly suited to cooling mode (check the volumetric flow rate in cooling mode)

– Check that the fan module is not clogged with dirt

– Check the expansion valve (does it move all the way to the stop? Use the

sensor/relay test)

– Check the compressor inlet sensor

– Check the refrigerant charge level

F.734 Condensing temp. too low – Heating circuit temperature too low, outside the

operating range

– Insufficient refrigerant charge

– Check the expansion valve (does it move all the way to the stop? Use the

sensor/relay test)

– Check the compressor inlet sensor

– Check the refrigerant charge level (see the technical

specifications)

– Check whether the 4-way valve is stuck in an intermediate position or not

reversing properly

– 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 system temperatures

– Check that there is no refrigerant overcharge

– Check the expansion valve (does it move 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 rate 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 overfilled

– 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 move 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 pump

– Check the domestic circuit flow rate

 

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 complies with the

minimum volume required and fit the installation with a return buffer tank in series if necessary

– The fault message remains displayed until the return

temperature rises back above 20 °C.

– Activate the electric backup heater on the product’s

control panel and in the management 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 intact

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 inverter if necessary

F.753 Déconnection fault: transformer not déetectedé – No communication between the inverter and the outdoor unit controller’s PCB – Check that the wiring harness and connectors are

intact, properly in place, and replace them if necessary

– Test the inverter by operating the compressor safety

relay

– Read the inverter-related parameters and verify that

values are indeed displayed

F.755 Défault: incorrect 4-way valve position – 4-way valve incorrectly positioned. This occurs if the

flow temperature is lower than the heating circuit return temperature in heating mode.

– Incorrect temperature reading from the geothermal

circuit’s EVD temperature sensor.

– Check the 4-way valve (can you hear a switching

click? Use the sensor/relay test)

– Check that the 4-way valve coil is correctly positioned

– Check the wiring harness and connectors

– Check the geothermal circuit’s EVD temperature sensor

F.774 Désensor fault: air intake tempé. – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited – Check the sensor and replace it if necessary

– Replace the wiring harness

F.785 Fan module 2: fan blo- ckedé – No fan rotation confirmation signal – Check the air circuit and clear any obstructions
F.788 Domestic circuit: féault pump – The high-efficiency pump’s electronics detected an

error (e.g. dry running, blockage, overvoltage, undervoltage); the pump has stopped and is locked out.

– Disconnect the heat pump from the power supply for

at least 30 seconds

– Check the plug-in connector on the PCB

– Check that the pump is operating correctly

– 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 (must be

> 1 kΩ)

– Check the wiring harness and 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 inverter overheating – 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 outdoor unit’s maximum

ambient temperature, which is 46 °C.

F.820 Déconnection fault: 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: flow tempé. heating réesist. – Sensor not connected or sensor input short-circuited

– Both of the heat pump’s flow temperature sensors

are faulty

– Check the sensor and replace it if necessary

– Replace the wiring harness

F.823 Hot gas thermal cutout open – The gas thermostat is designed to shut down the heat

pump if the refrigerant circuit temperature gets 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 is reset if both of the following

conditions are met:

– Heat demand with no prior shutdown

– 60 minutes of trouble-free operation

– Check the expansion valve

– Replace the refrigerant circuit strainer if necessary

F.824 Domestic circuit 2: pressure too low

Note

This can only occur if an intermediate heat exchanger

kit is fitted 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: condenser inlet tempé – Refrigerant circuit temperature sensor (gas phase) not

connected or sensor input short-circuited

– Check the sensor and cable, replace if necessary
F.1100 Réheating syst.: overheat protection opené The electric backup heater’s overheat protection has tripped due to:

– Flow rate too low or air present in the heating circuit

– The heating element operating with the heating circuit

not full

– The heating element operating with a flow temperature

above 98 °C: the overheat protection’s fusible link has tripped; replacement

is required

– Parasitic heat input into the domestic circuit

– Check the heating circuit pump circulation

– Open the isolation valves if necessary

– Replace the safety temperature limiter

– Reduce or eliminate the parasitic 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

connected

– Energy supplier lockout for 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 blocking period (cutoff time) to less than three hours

F.1120 Rébackup heater: phase failure – Fault in the electric backup heater

– 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 incorrectly 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