High
9 (Flashing) on Potterton Envoy 30

Your boiler has shut itself down for safety because it failed to light or detected an internal problem.

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

Boiler at lock-out

From this model's manual
Verified against the Potterton Boiler Envoy 80 installation & service manual.
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 has tried to ignite several times but failed to establish a stable flame. The most common reason is a lack of fuel reaching the burner, often due to a faulty gas valve or worn-out ignition sparks that can no longer light the gas safely.

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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