Viessmann Vitodens 100-W fault 349

Air mass rate flow not detected correctly in fan unit

Gas boiler

What it means

Burner in a fault state because the fan unit is not detecting air mass rate flow correctly, often due to contamination.

Likely causes

  1. Air mass rate flow not detected correctly in fan unit
  2. Dust contamination in supply air
  3. Burner gauze assembly contamination
  4. Simultaneous operation of boiler and air-extracting appliances
  5. Negative pressure created by extractor hoods, extractors, air conditioning units, or central vacuum cleaning systems

Where to start

  1. Check for dust contamination in the supply air.
  2. Check burner gauze assembly for contamination.
  3. Verify control unit issues a heat demand; if not, increase set value and ensure heat transfer.

The full answer, free

  • 20 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 75), 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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