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45 on Ferroli Optimax

Your boiler has temporarily paused operation because it has detected an unusual reading, and it will restart itself once conditions 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 your radiators are bled and the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 barWait for 10-15 minutes to see if the boiler clears the code and restarts automaticallyEnsure any external vents or flues are not obstructed by debris

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