Viessmann Vitodens 100-W fault 62

High limit safety cut-out has responded

Gas boiler

What it means

Burner in a fault state because the high limit safety cut-out has tripped, typically due to overheating or insufficient flow.

Likely causes

  1. Inadequate heat transfer
  2. High limit safety cut-out has responded

Where to start

  1. Verify control unit issues a heat demand; if not, increase set value and ensure heat transfer.
  2. Verify fan starts; if not, fault 59/457 - check fan connecting cables and fan power supply.
  3. Verify ignition occurs; if not, fault 359 - check ignition module control voltage and gas supply.

The full answer, free

  • 21 more checks in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 69), 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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