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F2

F2 — Fixed high limit switch open (activated)

Viessmann · Vitodens 200-W B2HB Boiler

What does F2 mean?

The burner is in a fault mode because the fixed high limit switch has opened (activated), indicating an overheating safety shutdown.

Common Causes

  • Low heating system fill level
  • Air in the heating system
  • Malfunctioning circulation pump
  • Faulty fixed high limit switch or its connecting cables

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Press the reset button 'R' on the boiler.

  2. 2

    Check the heating system's fill level and ensure it is within the recommended range.

  3. 3

    Bleed air from the heating system and radiators.

  4. 4

    Contact a qualified heating technician to check the circulation pump, and inspect the fixed high limit switch and its connecting cables.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Viessmann Vitodens 200-W B2HB Boiler
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