What the manual says
Manufacturer manualFlame lost signal lost 5 times in 4 minutes. Flame sensing error. Failing gas pressures. Fan fault. Flue blockage. Check flame detection lead between sensor and ignition control board. Check the gas supply, does pressure fall when burner fires? Check that flue system is not blocked.
From this model's manual
Verified against the Johnson Starley C26d installation & service manual, page 27.
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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