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Defrost ending conditions
With all models, defrosting stops if the exchanger
temperature is above 16 °C (100L model : 13 °C) or if
the defrosting time is over 15 minutes)
Crankcase heater
When the outdoor exchanger temperature is below -5 °C
and the heating mode has been stopped for 30 minutes,
the compressor windings are powered and maintain the
compressor temperature.
When operation has started and the temperature
becomes higher than -3 °C, heating stops.
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Compressor Operating Checks
Using a multimeter set to mega ohm, check that the
resistance value across the windings is identical
irrespective of the phase (between U and V, V and W,
W and U). This value should be approx. 1 Ohm.
Check that resistance between each phase and the
earth is infi nite. The result should be clear (you should
not see the displayed value increasing slowly up to a
value greater than the multimeter maximum rating).
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Refrigeration Circuit Leak Test
The new regulation requires annual leak testing of
installations with a refrigerant charge higher than 2kg
Leak testing is to be performed with an approved
detector that has been appropriately calibrated.
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Troubleshooting
The heat pump is not operating at all (no illuminated
indicator):
• Are the power supply voltage and frequency normal ?
Is the connection to mains correct ?
• Have all the connectors been properly inserted ?
• Are the fuses on the outdoor unit still operating ?
If not, change the bad fuse(s).
• Is the connection between the outdoor unit and the
Hydraulic Unit correct ? Do you read 230V AC between
terminals 1 and 2 of the Hydraulic Unit terminal block ?
• Do you read 230V AC at the transformer primary on
the Hydraulic Unit ? If not, change the board.
• Is there any voltage on the transformer secondary
on the Hydraulic Unit ? If not, check the thermal fuse.
If the fuse is good, the error comes from the board.
If the defrost sensor is not iced up while the rest of the
exchanger is, then:
• Move the sensor between the exchanger blades to a
place where the exchanger is iced up.
• If all these points have been checked, replace the
outdoor controller board.
Waterstage / Maintenance Manual / 2105 - EN