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F005 on Intergas Xtreme 24

Your boiler started to heat up but the flame went out unexpectedly, causing the system to stop working for safety.

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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Flame disappears during operation.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Intergas Xtreme installation & service manual, page 63.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's control system successfully lights the burner but then loses the signal that a flame is present, leading to an immediate shutdown. The most common reasons include a buildup of carbon on the detection probe, a blockage in the drainage system that causes water to back up into the heat exchanger, or an incorrect mixture of gas and air.

This fault is more frequent during freezing winter spells, as a frozen external condensate pipe can cause water to back up and extinguish the flame.

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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