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50 FAULT CODE
Viessmann

No Flame Detected

High Severity Engineer Required

The boiler has attempted ignition but no flame has been detected by the ionisation electrode.

Cold Weather Note

A frozen condensate pipe can cause ignition failure. Check the condensate pipe for ice.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Check that the gas supply is on and other gas appliances work

  2. Step 2

    Try resetting the boiler

  3. Step 3 Engineer only

    If the fault recurs, a Gas Safe engineer should check the electrode, gas valve, and ignition leads

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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