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E04 FAULT CODE
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High Limit Thermostat Tripped

High Severity Engineer Required

The high-limit (STB) safety thermostat has activated due to excessive temperature, cutting the gas supply.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Do not repeatedly reset

  2. Step 2

    Turn off the boiler

  3. Step 3

    Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes

  4. Step 4 Engineer only

    Call a Gas Safe engineer to diagnose the root cause

Gas Safe Reminder

Work on gas appliances must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The steps above cover safe checks a homeowner can perform - any internal component replacement requires a qualified professional. If in doubt, always call an engineer.

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