P02 on a Grant Aerona 290: High pressure protection
Short answer
On a Grant heat pump, P02 means: High pressure protection. 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: High pressure protection.
Part involved: high pressure switch / EEV.
When it shows: HP1, occurring during operation.
Likely causes:
- Water flow is low.
- High pressure switch is faulty.
- Refrigerant system is blocked.
- Electric expansion valve is locked.
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: Not stated in DOC 0204.
Manual reset: DOC 0204 s11.1: once the fault is resolved, reset by turning the unit OFF and back ON; s11.5: power cycle can be done from the Aerona Smart Controller touchscreen instead of the external isolator (installer procedure).
What you can check
- Note the exact code shown on the controller display and tell your installer or Grant-trained engineer.
- Check the heating system pressure gauge (if one is fitted) and report a low reading to your installer; make sure the filling loop valves are closed.
What the engineer will check
- Check system water pressure and that the pump is operational.
- Check high pressure switch connection/operation; replace if faulty.
- Check whether the refrigerant system is blocked; change refrigerant filter.
- Listen for electric expansion valve reset sound in standby at power ON/OFF; replace EEV if locked.
Who to ask for: Grant-trained heat pump engineer.
Certification: F-gas certified engineer also trained/competent for flammable A3 refrigerant R290 (propane).
What you might notice
Sources
- Grant Aerona 290 Air to Water Air Source Heat Pump Range - Installation & Operating Instructions (UK DOC 0204) ↗ · Rev 1.9 · page 54 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026