High
b29 on Vokera Pinnacle

Your boiler has stopped working because the fan used to clear out waste gases is not communicating correctly with the main control board.

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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

Incorrect signal from fan

Shared across the Pinnacle 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.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's main computer loses the ability to accurately control or monitor the speed of the fan. It is usually caused by an internal electronic failure within the fan motor itself or a loose connection in the wiring that carries signals between the fan and the control board. Without a reliable signal, the boiler shuts down as a safety precaution to ensure waste gases are being properly extracted.

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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