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Troubleshooting

If resetting the boiler and attempting the remedies suggested below do not resolve the problem, contact an 
authorized technician, a licensed professional, or Technical Support at 1-800-519-8794 for service instructions.

Problem

Possible Cause(s)

What to do

No water comes out 
when the hot water 
tap is opened.

 

Is the cold water inlet filter clean?

 

Is an error code displayed on the 
front panel?

 

Is the boiler frozen?

 

Ensure that the shut–off valves on the hot 
and cold pipes are open.

 

If an error code is displayed, refer to “5.2 
Understanding Error Codes” on page 24.

The water from the 
hot water faucet is 
cold or turns cold 
and stays cold.

 

Is the hot water faucet open wide 

of water per minute (GPM) 
through the boiler?

 

Is an error code displayed on the 
front panel?

If an error code is displayed, refer to  
“5.2 Understanding Error Codes” on page 24.

The water from the 
hot water faucet is 
not hot enough.

Is the set temperature too low?

 

Check the boiler’s temperature setting. Refer 
to “3.2 Adjusting the System Temperatures” 
on page 10.

 

Check for cross piping between the cold and 
hot water lines.

The water from the 
hot water faucet is 
too hot.

Is the set temperature set too high?

Check the boiler’s temperature setting. See 
“3.2 Adjusting the System Temperatures” on 
page 10.

Space heating side 
malfunction

Is the setting temperature too low?

Check the boiler’s temperature setting. See 
“3.2 Adjusting the System Temperatures” on 
page 10.

Is there power to the system, or is 
the system in stand by?

Make sure the power is on, and plugged into 
the outlet with the correct voltage. Press 
the Power button (

) and raise the setting 

temperature. Make sure the boiler is turned on.

Is the system running for domestic 
hot water (DHW)?

When the unit is heating for DHW, the heating 
side does not work.

Is the filter on the heating side 
restricted?

Clean out filters that belong to the heating 
side.

5.    Troubleshooting

5.1    Solving Basic Problems

If you experience a problem with the boiler, refer 
to the following chart for possible remedies. Error 
codes that appear on the front panel display are 
explained in the following section.

For minor problems, resetting the boiler may resolve 
the issue. To reset the boiler, press the Back button  
(

) on the front panel.

Summary of Contents for NFC-250/200H

Page 1: ...ur gas supplier call the fire department Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaqualifiedinstaller serviceagencyorthegas supplier Theinstallationmustconformwithlocalcodesor intheabsenceoflocalcodes t...

Page 2: ...On or Off 10 3 2 Adjusting the System Temperatures 10 3 3 Accessing Basic Menu Items 12 3 4 Resetting the Boiler 13 4 Maintaining the Boiler 14 4 1 Cleaning the Boiler 14 4 2 Draining the Boiler 14 4...

Page 3: ...pliance does not have a pilot It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner Do not try to light the burner by hand B BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area...

Page 4: ...boiler with the front cover opened Doing so may result in fire or carbon monoxide CO poisoning which may result inpropertydamage personalinjury ordeath Do not operate this boiler without proper ventin...

Page 5: ...o property damage personal injury or death and will void your warranty Do not operate the boiler if you feel something is wrong with it Doing so may result in product damage or personal injury Do not...

Page 6: ...ater temperatures at or above 125 F 52 C can cause instant scalding severe burns or death Before you decide to change the temperature setting read the following charts carefully Water Temperature Time...

Page 7: ...n Each boiler is specially grounded both internally and externally to protect against lightning strikes Carbon Monoxide Protection The boiler is designed to maintain a safe air to gas ratio and combus...

Page 8: ...eeze mode Auto air purge Displayed when an auto air purge is being performed e Cascade Main mode Flashes when configuring a cascade system Turns on solid if the boiler is set as the Main unit in a cas...

Page 9: ...for the boiler s operation such as space heating and DHW supply temperatures Refer to the following table for detailed information a Back button Return to the previous menu or screen b Mode button En...

Page 10: ...the boiler on or off press the Power button When the power is on the boiler automatically enters normal operation mode and the boiler s operating conditions are displayed on the screen Note The boile...

Page 11: ...on to return to normal operation mode or rotate the Command dial to adjust other operation conditions You can adjust the temperature while the highlighted section is flashing Once the flashing stops t...

Page 12: ...ter Pressure Water pressure psi 17 Flame Value Flame detector AD value Flame On 8bit AD values equal to or lower than 70 Flame Off 8bit AD values equal to or higher than 175 18 Fan Target RPM Set fan...

Page 13: ...xhaust temperature F 25 Outdoor Reset Outdoor reset status Enable Disable 26 Outdoor Reset Curve Outdoor reset curve load type displayed when the outdoor reset option 25 Outdoor Reset is enabled 1 Fin...

Page 14: ...t it is not waterproof Keep it as dry as possible 4 2 Draining the Boiler You will need to drain the boiler under certain circumstances such as when the boiler is not used for an extended period of ti...

Page 15: ...ded or as part of the annual maintenance To clean the air intake filter 1 Press the Power button on the front panel to turn off the boiler 2 Disconnect the power supply to the boiler 3 Unfasten the 4...

Page 16: ...Place the filter assembly back into the boiler and secure it with the screw 9 Replace the front cover 10 Reconnect the power supply to the boiler 11 Press the Power button on the front panel to turn o...

Page 17: ...boiler at the beginning of every heating season and or when there is a problem 4 4 Protecting the Boiler from Freezing CAUTION Damage due to freezing is not covered by the Navien limited warranty Fre...

Page 18: ...severe personal injury death or substantial property damage The boiler should be inspected annually only by a qualified service technician In addition the maintenance and care of the boiler must be pe...

Page 19: ...s Addressing the Reported Problems Inspect any problems reported by the owner and correct before proceeding Inspecting the Installation Area 1 Verify that boiler area is free of any combustible materi...

Page 20: ...er place of disposal Otherwise severe personal injury may result If no water flows valve is inoperative Shut down the boiler until a new relief valve has been installed 2 After following the above war...

Page 21: ...ted with water 3 hoses A water circulation pump 2 flush valves if not installed Note Before flushing the heat exchanger additional flush valves A and B must be installed on the near boiler piping incl...

Page 22: ...and allow the solution to circulate through the boiler Refer to the manufacturer s literature for information about the circulation time 10 Rinse the cleaning solution from the boiler a Remove the fre...

Page 23: ...Temperatures on page 10 Check for cross piping between the cold and hot water lines The water from the hot water faucet is too hot Is the set temperature set too high Check the boiler s temperature s...

Page 24: ...an motor Manual RESET E110 Abnormal air pressure Manual RESET E205 Abnormal operation heating supply thermistor Auto RESET E218 Abnormal operation heating return thermistor Auto RESET E278 Abnormal op...

Page 25: ...peration Pre Heat Aquastat Alarm E762 Abnormal flue gas duct Vent pipe not properly inserted Auto RESET E773 Using the wrong gas Parameter RESET E777 Abnormal operation LWCO limit external device Auto...

Page 26: ...eriod replacement of the Product or components may be authorized by Navien only Navien does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any obligation or liability in connection with the repl...

Page 27: ...ncluding but not limited to installation in violation of applicable rules laws or building codes inadequate water quality condensate damage improper venting incorrect gas type water pressure absence o...

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Page 29: ...er When you contact Technical Support please have the following information at hand Model number Serial number Date purchased Installation location and type Error code if any appears on the front pane...

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