What the manual says
Manufacturer manualBurner blocked. Short circuit - outlet temperature sensor.
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the sensor responsible for measuring the hot water leaving the heat exchanger develops an electrical short circuit. The most common reason is internal component failure within the sensor itself or moisture ingress damaging the electrical connections. Because the boiler can no longer safely monitor how hot the water is getting, it shuts down to prevent overheating.
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.
Avoid the next call-out bill
A cover plan would handle faults like 51: no call-out fees, no surprise bills.
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