PP on a Midea heat pump: Protection for abnormal temperature difference between outlet water and inlet water
Short answer
On a Midea heat pump, PP means: Protection for abnormal temperature difference between outlet water and inlet water. The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops. An engineer is needed to fix the cause. The wording differs by model range — each is shown below.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 4 sources
What it means
On the M-Thermal Arctic HT R290 monobloc (MHC ...WD2N7)
The manual says: Protection for abnormal temperature difference between outlet water and inlet water.
Likely causes:
- See R290 service manual troubleshooting (section 6) for this code.
On the M-Thermal Mono R32 (MHC ...W/D2N8-B / -B2 'Arctic')
The manual says: Water side heat exchanger inlet temperature higher than outlet temperature in heating mode.
Likely causes:
- Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
- 4-way valve is blocked or damaged.
- Hydronic system main PCB damaged.
On the M-Thermal Mono R32 compact (MHC ...WD2N8-C, 5/7/9/12/14/16 kW)
The manual says: Water inlet temperature is higher than water outlet in heating mode.
Likely causes:
- Tw_in/Tw_out connector loose or sensor broken.
- four-way valve blocked or broken.
On the M-Thermal Split R32 (MHA outdoor + HB hydronic box)
The manual says: Water side heat exchanger inlet temperature higher than outlet temperature in heating or DHW mode.
Likely causes:
- Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
- 4-way valve is blocked or damaged.
- Hydronic box main PCB damaged.
Is it safe?
On the M-Thermal Arctic HT R290 monobloc (MHC ...WD2N7)
| Does the heat pump stop? | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.
On the M-Thermal Mono R32 (MHC ...W/D2N8-B / -B2 'Arctic')
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
On the M-Thermal Mono R32 compact (MHC ...WD2N8-C, 5/7/9/12/14/16 kW)
| Does the heat pump stop? | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.
On the M-Thermal Split R32 (MHA outdoor + HB hydronic box)
| 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 exact code shown on the controller display.
- Check the heat pump's breaker/isolator at the consumer unit is on.
- Read the system pressure gauge and report the reading to your engineer (manuals ask for more than 1 bar when cold).
- Check the filling loop valves are closed.
- Restart once via the controller (OFF then ON) as the manual allows; if the code returns, call an engineer.
What the engineer will check
On the M-Thermal Arctic HT R290 monobloc (MHC ...WD2N7)
- See R290 service manual troubleshooting (section 6) for this code.
On the M-Thermal Mono R32 (MHC ...W/D2N8-B / -B2 'Arctic')
- Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
- 4-way valve is blocked or damaged.
- Hydronic system main PCB damaged.
On the M-Thermal Mono R32 compact (MHC ...WD2N8-C, 5/7/9/12/14/16 kW)
- Tw_in/Tw_out connector loose or sensor broken.
- four-way valve blocked or broken.
On the M-Thermal Split R32 (MHA outdoor + HB hydronic box)
- Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
- 4-way valve is blocked or damaged.
- Hydronic box main PCB damaged.
Sources
- R290 M thermal Arctic HT Series Service Manual ↗ · 2025-10-15 v5 (from file name) · page 92 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
- Midea M thermal Arctic Mono (4~16kW) Service Manual ↗ · not stated (MBT Confidential) · page 65 (table); 122 (troubleshooting) · Reviewed 23 September 2026
- M-thermal Mono ATW Heat Pump Installation and Owner's Manual (5/7/9/12/14/16 kW) ↗ · 16125300001699 V4.0 · page PDF 79 (printed 76) · Reviewed 23 September 2026
- M-Thermal A Series Split R32 Service Manual (Midea CAC, 202004) ↗ · 202004 (file v31) · page 51 (table); 102 (troubleshooting) · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026