What the manual says
Manufacturer manualFan and water pump over run (store charging)
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Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus Aquaplus installation & service manual, page 38.
DIY fix possible
No action is required as this is a normal operational status message, not a fault.Wait for the 'S' code to disappear once the cooling cycle finishes.Ensure your room thermostat is calling for heat if you want the radiators to come on next.
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