High Lockout
F1 on Glow-worm Ultracom hxi

Your boiler has failed to ignite and has shut itself down for safety, meaning you will not have any heating or hot water until it is reset or repaired.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

Appliance does not light & goes to lockout

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's control system attempts to light the burner but fails to detect a flame after several attempts. The most common reasons include a lack of gas reaching the unit, a worn-out component failing to create a spark, or a sensor that can no longer confirm the flame is safely lit.

This fault is more frequent during the first cold snap of winter, as gas valves can occasionally stick after being inactive during the summer months.

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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