Ignition Lockout
The boiler has failed to ignite and locked out. On older Halstead models this is indicated by a flashing red LED.
A frozen condensate pipe can cause ignition failure in cold weather.
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Step 1
Press the reset button (or turn off and on at the mains)
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Step 2
Check gas supply is on
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Step 3 Engineer only
If the fault recurs, call a Gas Safe engineer — the electrode, gas valve or PCB may be faulty
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.