High
F1 on Viessmann Vitodens 333-F

Your boiler has shut down because it detected that the exhaust gases have become too hot, which is a safety feature to prevent damage or dangerous operation.

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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

Burner in fault state - Flue gas temperature limiter has responded

From this model's manual
Verified against the Viessmann Vitodens 333 F installation & service manual, page 96.
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 internal safety sensors detect that the exhaust gases leaving the unit are exceeding safe temperature limits, triggering an immediate shutdown to protect the internal components. The most common reasons are a build-up of limescale or debris inside the heat exchanger that prevents heat from being transferred to the water, or a fault with the temperature sensor itself. It can also be caused by the burner not firing correctly, leading to excessive heat buildup within the casing.

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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