EA 229 — Loss of ionisation signal during operation

What does EA 229 mean?

There was insufficient ionisation current detected by the system during the burning phase, or a general loss of ionisation signal. This indicates the flame is not consistently detected.

• Faulty ionisation electrode.
• Poor burner operation.
• Incorrect gas/air ratio.
• Gas supply fluctuations.

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   Ensure your gas supply is active and stable.

2. 2

   Reset the boiler by pressing the reset button on the control panel.

3. 3

   If the problem persists, contact a Gas Safe registered engineer, as this requires checking gas and ignition components.