Overheat Thermostat Activated
The boiler's overheat safety thermostat has tripped. On Grant oil boilers this usually means the boiler thermostat has failed or circulation has stopped.
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Step 1
Turn off the boiler and allow to cool for 30 minutes
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Step 2
Check system pressure and bleed radiators
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Step 3
Do not reset the overheat thermostat yourself
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Step 4 Engineer only
Call an OFTEC registered engineer to reset the overheat stat and investigate the cause
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.