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S.16 on Heatline CaprizPlus 24a

Your boiler's fan is still running to cool the system down after it has finished heating your water.

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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

Post run fan

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DIY fix possible

No action is required as this is a normal operating status and not an actual fault.Wait for the fan to stop automatically once the internal temperature has dropped.If the fan runs for several hours without stopping, reset the boiler.

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All 111 fault codes on the CaprizPlus 24a

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