What the manual says
Manufacturer manualDelay mode due to lack of water in system (~2,5 mins.)
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's control system senses that the water temperature is rising far too quickly, usually because the heated water cannot leave the heat exchanger fast enough. The most common reasons are a failing central heating pump that isn't circulating the water or a physical blockage caused by a build-up of sludge and debris in the pipework.
This fault is more frequent in autumn when the heating is first turned on after being dormant all summer, which can cause internal pump components to seize.
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.
Avoid the next call-out bill
A cover plan would handle faults like S.53: no call-out fees, no surprise bills.
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