Ice On The Finned Heat Exchanger; Leaks - Steinbach BP-39WS-B Mini Mode D'emploi

WARNING!
Risk of fire and explosion through leaking finned heat exchanger!
The coolant circuit of the finned heat exchanger contains highly pressurised,
easily flammable, odourless gas. Risk of fire and explosion in the event of
uncontrolled coolant leaks.
- Keep the heat pump away from heat sources and naked flames.
- Do not drill into or scorch the heat pump.
- Do not use any objects apart from those permitted by the manufacturer to
speed up the defrosting process.
- Immediately shut off the heat pump if you suspect a coolant leak.
- The coolant is odourless. Always keep ignition sources away from the
installation site of the heat pump.
- Contact an authorised expert if you suspect a coolant leak.

Ice on the finned heat exchanger

During operation of the heat pump, a layer of ice from condensation water may form on the finned
heat exchanger. This phenomenon is to be expected. Depending on the ambient conditions, it is
possible that the ice layer that has formed might not be completely defrosted by the automatic
defrosting feature, resulting in reduced output and damage to the heat pump.
The following parameters can be used to customise the sequence of the automatic defrosting
feature:
- (5) Duration of the automatic defrosting feature: defines the duration of the automatic
defrosting feature in minutes.
- (6) Temperature setting for the automatic defrosting feature: the automatic defrosting feature
is started as soon as the "Current temperature on the heat exchanger" (C) falls below this
value in °C.
- (7) Temperature setting for stopping the automatic defrosting: the automatic defrosting feature
is stopped as soon as the "Current temperature on the heat exchanger" (C) rises above this
value in °C.
- (8) Control timer for stopping the automatic defrosting: the automatic defrosting feature is
stopped as soon as the duration set for it in minutes is exceeded.
Do not use any objects for speeding up the defrosting process except those permitted
by the manufacturer!

Leaks

If a liquid escapes from the heat pump, it could be one of the following:
- Condensation water
- Pool water
- Refrigerant
Condensation water
The formation of condensation water is normal during operation and is not a defect. As the
surface of the finned heat exchanger becomes cold, the humidity of the ambient air condenses
and in extreme cases can also solidify to form ice. Condensation water that forms collects in the
base plate and is drained off through a hole via the drain connection 4 . If the drain connection
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