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Recurring safety defr. 291

Alarm 291 (or 341, 6) Recurring safety defr. — Repeated defrosting due to poor airflow

NIBE · S2125 Air/Water Heat Pump

What does Recurring safety defr. 291 mean?

This alarm signals 10 repeated defrostings according to protection conditions, often caused by poor airflow or ice/snow accumulation.

Common Causes

  • Poor airflow, e.g., because of leaves, snow, or ice.
  • Defective circulation pump (charge pump).
  • Large pressure drop in the heating system.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Check the indoor module/control module display for specific action instructions.

  2. 2

    Inspect the fan, grille, and/or fan cone on S2125 for any ice build-up or foreign objects, and remove them.

  3. 3

    Activate 'fan de-icing' or 'continuous fan de-icing' in the indoor module/control module settings if the problem recurs.

  4. 4

    Ensure the air flow across the evaporator is correct and not obstructed.

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Related Faults

Communication fault to Inverter 254Alarm 254 (or 264, 203) Communication fault to Inverter — Inverter unpowered or brokenCompressor speed too low 354Alarm 354 (or 503, 186) Compressor speed too low — Inverter safety function reduces compressor speedContinuous light CPULED: CPU Continuous light — CPU is not running correctly
Source: NIBE S2125 Air/Water Heat Pump
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