What the manual says
Manufacturer manualwaiting-time; 3 to 10 minutes
From this model's manual
Verified against the Remeha Avanta 18v installation & service manual, page 49.
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler tries to light the gas but cannot detect a steady flame to confirm it is safe to continue. The most common reasons are worn-out sensors that can no longer 'see' the flame, a faulty ignition spark, or an issue with the gas supply preventing the burner from firing up correctly.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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