What the manual says
Manufacturer manualCH limit thermostat (50) open circuit (pump will run) or DHW limit thermostat (52) open circuit
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Verified against the Ferroli Boiler Optima 201 installation & service manual.
Engineer required
This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Related fault codes
All 42 fault codes on the Optima 201
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Display FlashingGreen LED onLED 1 green (0)LED 1: 0LED 2 (C.H.)LED 2 (CH)LED 2 (D.H.W.)LED 2 (DHW)LED 2 yellow (0) [DHW mode]LED 2 yellow (1) [CH mode]LED 2: 0LED 2: 1LED 3 (CH)LED 3 yellow (0) [CH mode]LED 3: 0LED 4 (C.H.)LED 4 (CH)LED 4 (D.H.W.)LED 4 (DHW)LED 4 green (0) [CH mode]LED 4 green (0) [DHW mode]LED 4: 0LED 4: 0 (Central Heating)LED 5 (CH)LED 5 (DHW)LED 5 red (1) [CH mode]LED 5 red (1) [DHW mode]LED 5: 1LED 5: 1 (Central Heating)LED 6 (C.H.)LED 6 (CH)LED 6 (D.H.W.)LED 6 (DHW)LED 6 yellow (0) [CH mode]LED 6 yellow (0) [DHW mode]LED 6: 0LED 6: 0 (Central Heating)LED 7 green (0)LED 7: 0Orange LED onRed LED on/Flashing