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E05 Heating (supply) sensor fault
What the control is telling you
The heating NTC sensor reads out of range. Sensor is 10 kOhm at 25°C (77°F). Note: the 120 troubleshooting table text is misaligned in this area; meaning is taken from the diagnostics list and user manual.
Applies to: FLOWMAX-90, FLOWMAX-120
Likely causes
- Sensor faulty or out of calibration
- Sensor wire disconnected or wet
Test and repair steps
- Turn off power before working on sensor wiring.
- Check the sensor connector and wiring for looseness, damage or moisture.
- Unplug the sensor and measure resistance about 10 kOhm at 25°C (77°F).
- Replace the sensor if the reading is open, shorted or far off.
- Restart and confirm the code clears.
Settings for these units
Installation clearances · FlowMax condensing combi (FLOWMAX-90/120)
| Location | Service clearance (in) | To combustibles |
|---|---|---|
| X (side) | 0 | 0 in |
| Y (side) | 0 | 0 in |
| L | 16 | - |
| H | 24 | - |
| A (above) | 12 | 0 in from jacket top |
| B (below) | 12 | - |
| Front | - | 0 in |
| Rear | - | 0 in |
Wall-mount on a flat, solid vertical wall that can carry the weight.
Letters follow fig. 1 of the manual; L and H are the clearance zone in front/around the unit as drawn.
Hot water scald risk by temperature · FlowMax condensing combi (FLOWMAX-90/120)
| Temperature setting | Time to 2nd/3rd degree burn (adult skin) |
|---|---|
| Over 170°F | Nearly instantaneous |
| 160°F | About 1/2 second |
| 150°F | About 1-1/2 seconds |
| 140°F | Less than 5 seconds |
| 130°F | About 30 seconds |
| 120°F or less | More than 5 minutes |
120°F lowers scald risk; children, elderly and disabled people burn faster.
Fit a tempering (mixing) valve if water is stored or set hotter, e.g. with parameter 1 = 03 (up to 160°F).
Models that show this code
2 models in FlowMax condensing combi (FLOWMAX-90/120)
Other codes on the same units
- 31 Incompatible remote control
- E01 Ignition / ionization lockout (no flame)
- E02 Safety (overheat) thermostat or air pressure switch tripped
- E03 Flue gas thermostat / exhaust thermofuse tripped
- E06 Domestic hot water (DHW) sensor fault
- E12 DHW storage tank (cylinder) sensor fault
- E14 Air pressure switch tripped
- E16 Fan (blower) fault
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Source: FlowMax FLOWMAX-120 Instruction Manual, 6.10 Troubleshooting table, p.66; FlowMax FLOWMAX-120 Instruction Manual, 6.11 Diagnostics error code list, p.67; FlowMax FLOWMAX-90 User Manual, Diagnostics - Error codes, p.8-9. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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