What the manual says
Manufacturer manualDHWmode:Pumppre-run
From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec 65kw installation & service manual, page 34.
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's internal sensors detect that water isn't moving quickly enough through the system to safely transfer heat to your hot water. The most common reason is a blockage caused by limescale or debris in the heat exchanger, or a mechanical failure in the secondary pump that pushes the water around.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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