High
Fast flash on Grant Vortex Eco

Your boiler has failed to light the burner and is currently locked out to prevent any issues.

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

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Burner indicator flashing fast (Refer to Section 12.2 (C))

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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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All 77 fault codes on the Vortex Eco

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10121821.02226.0313636.04454616992116143198232286348396429594727728729A1.2A1.3A2.2A3.2Blinking REDBURNER indicator flashingBURNER indicator Slow flashBurner lock-outBURNER Slow flashCH PUMP Fast flashCH PUMP indicator Fast flashCH PUMP indicator Slow flashCH PUMP Slow flashConstant REDDHW PUMP (FLASHING)DHW PUMP Fast flashDHW PUMP indicator Fast flashDHW PUMP indicator FLASHINGDHW PUMP indicator Slow flashDHW PUMP Slow flashFlashes redFlashes red/greenGREENGREEN blinkingGREEN blinking (0.5s)GREEN ORANGE blinking (0.5s)GREEN, RED blinkingGreen/Red flashingLED offLock-outLock-out (light on)LockoutLockout button litLOW PRESSURELOW PRESSURE indicator litOFFORANGEORANGE blinkingOverheatOverheat thermostatREDRED blinkingRED blinking (0.5s)RED fast blinkingRED fast blinking (0.2s)RED flashing (Reset button)RED steady ONRED, GREEN blinking invertedRED, ORANGE blinking invertedSlow flash

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