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A3 FAULT CODE
Viessmann

Flue Gas Temperature Limiter

High Severity Engineer Required

The flue gas temperature has exceeded the safety limit. The boiler has shut down to protect the flue system.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Allow the boiler to cool and reset

  2. Step 2

    A Gas Safe engineer should check the heat exchanger for blockage or scaling

  3. Step 3 Engineer only

    The flue gas sensor may also need testing

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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