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VF31Cool Energy · ProInverter (R290, 75C)
VF31 on a Cool Energy ProInverter: Driver board fault: Start rotor shaking
Short answer
On a Cool Energy heat pump, VF31 means: Driver board fault: Start rotor shaking. 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: Driver board fault: Start rotor shaking.
When it shows: Detected after power on; alarm action 'Stop the compressor'.
Likely causes:
- Excessive operating load - check the motor load.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
What you can check
- Read and note the code shown on the controller display, then contact your installer or service engineer.
- Check the heat pump's breaker/isolator at the consumer unit is switched on (do not repeatedly reset if it trips).
What the engineer will check
- Excessive operating load - check the motor load.
- Check compressor windings and wiring/phase sequence.
- Check inverter drive parameters match compressor model.
- Check operating envelope (flow, pressures, load).
Who to ask for: refrigeration / F-gas heat pump engineer.
Certification: F-gas certification; electrical competence.
What you might notice
Sources
- Cool Energy ProInverter Monoblock Series R290 Heat Pump Water Heaters - Installation and Users Guide v7.0 (2025) ↗ · Version 7.0 · page 45-46 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026