FlowMax · Combi boiler

E22 Parameter programming request

Medium severity FlowMax condensing combi (FLOWMAX-90/120)

What the control is telling you

The board has lost its parameter memory and the parameters must be reprogrammed.

Applies to: FLOWMAX-90, FLOWMAX-120

Likely causes

  • Loss of microprocessor memory

Test and repair steps

  1. Enter the parameter menu switch OFF, then switch ON while holding '+' and '-' until 'PL' - '0' shows; release.
  2. Hold 'S' and press '+' to pick a parameter; release 'S', press 'S' again to show the value.
  3. Set each parameter with '+'/'-' (e.g. P1 water heater type, P2 gas type 00 = natural gas / 01 = propane, P3 heating range) and press 'S' to confirm.
  4. Switch the unit off and on again so the new settings take effect.
  5. If memory is lost again, suspect the control board.

Settings for these units

Installation clearances · FlowMax condensing combi (FLOWMAX-90/120)

LocationService clearance (in)To combustibles
X (side)00 in
Y (side)00 in
L16-
H24-
A (above)120 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 settingTime to 2nd/3rd degree burn (adult skin)
Over 170°FNearly instantaneous
160°FAbout 1/2 second
150°FAbout 1-1/2 seconds
140°FLess than 5 seconds
130°FAbout 30 seconds
120°F or lessMore 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)

FLOWMAX-120FLOWMAX-90

Other codes on the same units

  • E05 Heating (supply) sensor fault
  • E06 Domestic hot water (DHW) sensor fault
  • E12 DHW storage tank (cylinder) sensor fault
  • E14 Air pressure switch tripped
  • E16 Fan (blower) fault
  • E35 Flame detection fault (false flame)
  • E42 Fan speed control board fault
  • H2O Low water pressure in heating circuit

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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; FlowMax FLOWMAX-120 Instruction Manual, 5.2 Setting the parameters, p.40. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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