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G040Ecoforest · Ecoforest, all models

G040 on an Ecoforest heat pump: Connection failure between EASYNET GATEWAY and the ECOFOREST device

Short answer

On an Ecoforest heat pump, G040 means: Connection failure between EASYNET GATEWAY and the ECOFOREST device. The heat pump keeps running.

Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source

What it means

The manual says: Connection failure between EASYNET GATEWAY and the ECOFOREST device.

Part involved: EASYNET gateway.

When it shows: Gateway cannot communicate with the connected Ecoforest device.

Likely causes:

  • Loss of communication between gateway and heat pump.

Is it safe?

Does the heat pump stop?No
SeverityInformation only
Engineer needed?No

The heat pump keeps running.

Resetting itself: unknown.

What you can check

  • Check the gateway and heat pump are powered.
  • Check your home internet router is working.

What the engineer will check

  • Check gateway-to-heat pump communication cable and configuration.

Who to ask for: heat pump installer / controls.

What you might notice

Sources

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

Reviewed: 23 September 2026