Viessmann Vitodens 100-W fault 347

Flue gas recirculation

Gas boiler

What it means

Burner in a fault state caused by flue gas recirculation, typically due to leaks or back pressure in the flue system.

Likely causes

  1. Flue gas recirculation due to flue system leaks or back pressure
  2. Flue system leak causing flue gas recirculation
  3. Incorrect gas flow pressure
  4. Flue gas leakage
  5. Blocked flue system
  6. Simultaneous operation of boiler and air-extracting appliances
  7. Negative pressure created by extractor hoods, extractors, air conditioning units, or central vacuum cleaning systems
  8. Accumulation of condensate blocking flue system
  9. External causes sealing the flue system
  10. Inadequate supply of combustion air
  11. Building modifications affecting cable/pipework routing, cladding or partitions

Where to start

  1. Check the flue system for leaks.
  2. Check the flue system for flue gas back pressure, e.g. caused by insufficient fall, constrictions or blockages.
  3. Check the flue system for tightness (flue gas recirculation).

The full answer, free

  • 17 more checks in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 74), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate gas and power before you open the case. If you have been into the gas side, do a tightness test, and a combustion and flue check before you hand back. Gas Safe (UK) or RGI (Ireland) work only.

From the Viessmann manual for the Vitodens 100-W. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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