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E055CTC · control system alarm/information platform (error-code grouping)

E055 on a CTC control system alarm/information platform: Incorrect/wrong phase sequence: compressor would rotate the wrong way; two phases must be swapped with the supply isolated. Generally occurs only at installation

Short answer

On a CTC heat pump, E055 means: Incorrect/wrong phase sequence: compressor would rotate the wrong way; two phases must be swapped with the supply isolated. Generally occurs only at installation. 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: Incorrect/wrong phase sequence: compressor would rotate the wrong way; two phases must be swapped with the supply isolated. Generally occurs only at installation.

Part involved: mains supply phase order.

Likely causes:

  • Two supply phases connected in the wrong order.

Is it safe?

Does the heat pump stop?Yes
SeverityFault — needs a manual reset once the cause is fixed
Engineer needed?Yes

The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.

Manual reset: Press "Reset alarm" on the display; a persisting fault must be rectified before it can be reset.

What you can check

  • Note the alarm code/text, the product model and serial number and contact your installer.

What the engineer will check

  • Isolate the supply and swap two phases at the incoming supply to the product.

Who to ask for: electrical.

Certification: Qualified electrician.

What you might notice

Sources

A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.

Reviewed: 23 September 2026