Emergency
FC on Viessmann Vitodens 222-F

Your boiler has detected a serious problem related to the fuel supply or exhaust system, causing it to shut down for your safety.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Burner in a fault state, Gas train faulty or faulty modulation valve control; or flue gas path blocked

Shared across the Vitodens 222F FS2B range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

Engineer required

This is a emergency severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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