High Lockout
AL10 on Vokera Unica 24HE

Your boiler has failed to light because either the gas didn't ignite or a sensor has detected that the condensate drainage pipe is blocked.

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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.

Technical description

Ignition failure (the spark/sensing electrode does not sense ignition after 5 attempts then go to lockout)

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler attempts to start but cannot safely confirm a flame is present. The most common reasons are that the gas supply isn't reaching the burner, the ignition electrodes are worn out, or the internal drainage pipe is backed up with water, which triggers a safety sensor to prevent an overflow.

This fault is significantly more common during freezing winter temperatures, as the external condensate pipe can freeze, causing a blockage that prevents the boiler from firing.

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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