High
bF on Viessmann Vitodens 050-W

Your boiler is currently stuck in an automated filling process and cannot continue until this is resolved.

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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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Whilst filling is in progress (constant temperature control unit)

From this model's manual
Verified against the Viessmann Vitodens 050 W Bpjd 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’s automated filling system becomes stuck or fails to complete its cycle, often because the system cannot reach the required pressure. The most common reason is a manual filling valve being left open by mistake or a malfunction in the electronic sensor that monitors the water level. In some cases, the internal control board may be unable to register that the filling process has finished, causing the boiler to halt for safety.

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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