What the manual says
Manufacturer manualSpark at ignition electrodes for up to 10 seconds but no flame. Change main PCB or go to sections H and K.
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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 34 fault codes on the Performa 28i
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10232425262728293030 neon flashing30° neon flashing313240 neon flashing40° neon flashing50 neon flashing50° neon flashing60 neon flashing60° neon flashing70 neon flashing80 neon flashingAll neons flashingFault on Fan or FlueFault on Hot Water SensorFlame Failureneon flashingneon flashing (1st instance)neon flashing (2nd instance)neon flashing (3rd instance)neon flashing (5th instance)Neon illuminated (Burner)neons flashingPreheat neon flashing