High
A30 on Vokera Vibe MAX S

Your boiler has detected a flame when there shouldn't be one, which is causing the system to shut down for safety.

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Call an engineer soon

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

Extraneous flame

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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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