Viessmann Vitodens 100-W fault 176

Condensate backup in the heat cell

Gas boiler

What it means

Burner in a fault state due to condensate backup within the heat cell, potentially causing water damage to internal components.

Likely causes

  1. Condensate backup in the heat cell
  2. Flue system leak causing flue gas recirculation
  3. Incorrect gas flow pressure

Where to start

  1. Remove condensate backup.
  2. Inspect insulation blocks, electrodes and burner gauze assembly for damage.
  3. Check the flue system for tightness (flue gas recirculation).

The full answer, free

  • 1 more check in order
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 73), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate gas and power before you open the case. If you have been into the gas side, do a tightness test, and a combustion and flue check before you hand back. Gas Safe (UK) or RGI (Ireland) work only.

From the Viessmann manual for the Vitodens 100-W. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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