What the manual says
Manufacturer manualSafety shutdown: Overheating temperature reached - Incorrect earth connection between cable harness and product, flow or return NTC defective (loose connection), stray spark via ignition cable, ignition plug or ignition electrode
From this model's manual
Verified against the Glow Worm Easicom3 System installation & service manual, page 42.
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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