high-hot-gas-temperature-e2x-t6 on an IVT Greenline HE: Compressor stops. Activated when the temperature on sensor T6 exceeds the applicable maximum hot gas temperature
Short answer
On an IVT heat pump, high-hot-gas-temperature-e2x-t6 means: Compressor stops. Activated when the temperature on sensor T6 exceeds the applicable maximum hot gas temperature. 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: Compressor stops. Activated when the temperature on sensor T6 exceeds the applicable maximum hot gas temperature.
Part involved: E2x.T6.
When it shows: Compressor stops. Activated when the temperature on sensor T6 exceeds the applicable maximum hot gas temperature.
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.
Manual reset: Acknowledge on control panel.
What you can check
- Note the full alarm text including the component designation (e.g. E21.T6) - IVT asks for it when you contact the dealer. Contact the dealer if the alarm remains active for more than three hours or recurs often. Acknowledge once on the control panel; if the alarm returns, contact the installer.
What the engineer will check
- Check refrigerant circuit pressures, superheat and charge; check brine/heating flows, particle filters and pressure switch.
Who to ask for: heat pump engineer.
Certification: F-Gas category I certificate (refrigerant circuit work).
What you might notice
Sources
- Installer Guide Greenline HE C6-C11 E6-E11 1x230V (6 720 802 419 (2012/06) en) ↗ · 6 720 802 419 (2012/06) · page 6 720 802 419 p.67; 6 720 643 409 p.82; 6 720 643 415 p.26 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026