706 on an alpha innotec heat pump: Motor protection BCP. Please call installer: Brine/water or water/water units only: motor protection of the brine or well-water circulating pump or of the compressor has responded
Short answer
On an alpha innotec heat pump, 706 means: Motor protection BCP. Please call installer: Brine/water or water/water units only: motor protection of the brine or well-water circulating pump or of the compressor has responded. The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: Motor protection BCP. Please call installer: Brine/water or water/water units only: motor protection of the brine or well-water circulating pump or of the compressor has responded.
When it shows: Brine/water or water/water units only: motor protection of the brine or well-water circulating pump or of the compressor has responded.
Likely causes:
- Brine/well pump motor overload.
- Compressor motor protection.
- Set values.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Severity | Fault — needs a manual reset once the cause is fixed |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
Resetting itself: no.
Manual reset: manual acknowledgement required (rotary pushbutton 7 s) - display usually says "Please call installer".
What you can check
- Note the error number and text shown on the Luxtronik display.
- Acknowledge the message by pressing the rotary pushbutton for about 7 seconds (as the Luxtronik manual permits); if the same error reappears, contact your installer or ait customer service with the error number.
- Check the heat pump breakers/isolator at the consumer unit are on (do not open any casing).
What the engineer will check
- Check set values.
- Check compressor.
- Check brine circulating pump (BOS).
Who to ask for: heat pump / heating engineer.
What you might notice
Sources
- Operating manual Luxtronik heating and heat pump control Part 2 (UK) 83055400lUK - 2.1 ↗ · 83055400lUK 2.1 · page 52 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026