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6CViessmann · Vitotronic 200

6C on a Viessmann Vitotronic 200: Secondary circuit flow temperature too high

Short answer

On a Viessmann heat pump, 6C means: Secondary circuit flow temperature too high. The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.

Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source

What it means

The manual says: Secondary circuit flow temperature too high.

Part involved: Secondary circuit flow temperature too high.

When it shows: Type "Note" (H) - triggers "07 Refrigerant circuit" on the heat pump control unit. Heat pump characteristics: Compressor does not start.

Likely causes:

  • Secondary circuit flow temperature too high.

Is it safe?

Does the heat pump stop?Not stated
SeverityWarning
Engineer needed?Yes

The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.

Resetting itself: Not stated in 6150133.

Manual reset: Refrigerant circuit messages cannot be acknowledged in the message history (6150133 p.155); acknowledge the resulting 05/07/A9 message on the control unit.

What you can check

  • This code is only visible to engineers in the service menu (Diagnosis > Refrigerant circuit > Message history); homeowners see message 05, 07 or A9 - note that code and call your contractor.

What the engineer will check

  • If necessary, check the set temperatures of all heat sources in the heating system. Adjust the set temperatures if necessary.

Who to ask for: Viessmann-trained heat pump engineer with F-gas refrigeration certification.

Certification: F-gas certificate (UK F-gas Regulations; Viessmann: refrigerant work by authorised refrigeration engineers only).

Sources

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

Reviewed: 23 September 2026