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501 FAULT CODE
ATAG

No Flame Detected

Medium Severity Engineer Required

No flame signal detected during operation. Separate from code 133 (ignition failure) — this may occur if the ionisation signal is lost during burner operation.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Check gas supply

  2. Step 2

    Reset once

  3. Step 3 Engineer only

    Call a Gas Safe engineer if fault persists — the ionisation electrode may need cleaning or replacing

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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