BoilerFaultCodes
The most common Firebird faults
Your boiler's burner has stopped working correctly and has entered a safety lockout mode to prevent damage.
Check that you have sufficient oil in your storage tank.Ensure the oil supply valve on the tank is fully open.Press the illuminated reset button on the front of the burner once.
Your boiler's burner has stopped working and has gone into a safety shutdown mode to prevent further damage.
Check that your external oil tank has plenty of fuel.Ensure the oil supply valve is fully open.Press the illuminated red reset button on the burner once to restart it.
Your boiler has automatically shut down because the water inside has become far too hot, acting as a safety precaution to prevent damage.
Check that all your radiator valves are open and not turned to the off position.Inspect the system pressure gauge and top up the water if it is below 1 bar.Wait for the boiler to cool down completely and firmly press the manual reset button located under the control panel cover.
Your boiler has become too hot and has automatically shut itself down as a safety precaution.
Allow the boiler to cool down completely for at least 20 minutes.Locate the manual reset button situated at the rear of the electrical control panel.Press the button firmly until you hear a click to reset the safety thermostat.Ensure your radiator valves are open and the system pressure is correct before restarting.
Your boiler has reached an unsafe temperature and has automatically shut down to prevent damage or dangerous overheating.
Check that all radiator valves are open and not turned off.Ensure there is enough water pressure in the system by checking the pressure gauge.Press the manual reset button located on the control panel or behind the front cover.
Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot get enough oil to keep the flame going.
Check the oil level in your storage tank to ensure you haven't run out.Inspect the oil supply line valve to make sure it is fully open.Press the illuminated reset button on the burner once; do not press it more than twice.
Your boiler has stopped working because it has detected an issue with its electricity supply or internal wiring.
Check if other electrical appliances in your home are working to rule out a power cut.Ensure your boiler's power switch or fused spur is turned on.Press the manual reset button on the burner control box once to see if the system restarts.
Your boiler's burner has shut itself down for safety because it failed to light or stay lit properly.
Check that you have enough oil in your storage tank.Ensure the oil supply valves are fully open.Press the illuminated manual reset button on the burner once only.