High
Lockout (Rapid Flashing Red) on Potterton Profile 60E

Your boiler has failed to start after several attempts and has switched itself off for safety, usually because it cannot detect a flame or is struggling to get fuel.

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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 boiler will attempt to light, if the boiler does not light within 3 attempts (due to air in the system) the boiler controls will go to 'Lockout' and the upper Red LED on the control panel will go to a rapid flashing mode.

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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