High
Ignition Lockout on Potterton Performa System HE

Your boiler has failed to start the fire needed to heat your water and has safely shut itself off to prevent gas from building up.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

The pump, fan, spark generator and gas valve are switched off. If a flame is not detected within 5 seconds and 5 ignition attempts have been made the ignition lockout occurs. The boiler can only be reset by manually using the thermostat knob.

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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