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32 on Ferroli Optimax

Your boiler has temporarily paused because it detected an unusual temperature or pressure reading and it should restart itself once the levels return to normal.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Temporary shutdown fault - resets automatically as soon as the value comes back within the boiler’s normal working range

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ferroli Optimax installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

Check if the pressure gauge is between 1 and 1.5 barEnsure all radiator valves are open to allow water flowWait up to 30 minutes for the boiler to self-correct and restart

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