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Loc 22 Three flame failures in one demand
What the control is telling you
The flame was lost three times during one burner run.
Applies to: B85, B120, B160 (NG and LP)
Likely causes
- Low or unstable inlet gas pressure
- Weak flame signal (under 1.5 uA)
- Dirty ionization or ignition electrodes
- Harness not seated at the control
- Vent blockage
Test and repair steps
- Measure inlet gas pressure at the valve while the boiler runs.
- Read the flame current at parameter 1.008. Below 1.5 uA, clean both electrodes. Parameter 1.053 counts total flame failures.
- Make sure the harness is fully seated at the control.
- If the flame signal stays low, replace the ionization electrode.
- Check the venting for blockage.
Settings for these units
Maintenance intervals · Glow B85/B120/B160
| Item | When |
|---|---|
| Annual inspection by a technician | Every year (warranty) |
| Relief valve try-lever test | Annually |
| LWCO test | Annually |
| Condensate trap clean | Annually (14.3) |
| Heat exchanger combustion-side wash | Annually or when combustion drifts (14.4) |
| Burner door silicone gasket | Replace if damaged or after 2 years |
| Service reminder | 2.203 on, interval 2.204 (default 1000 days) |
Operating pressure should sit 5 psi under the relief valve rating (max 25 psig on a 30 psi valve); water never above 180 F.
Models that show this code
3 models in Glow B85/B120/B160
Other codes on the same units
- Loc 19 Internal software fault
- Loc 2 Gas valve relay fault
- Loc 20 Flame still present 10 s after gas valve closed
- Loc 21 Flame detected before ignition
- Loc 23 Error code memory corrupted
- Loc 3 Safety relay fault
- Loc 33 Low water cut-off circuit open
- Loc 38 Blocked flue switch tripped more than 3 times in 24 h
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Source: Glow Brand B85/B120/B160 Installation & Operation Manual V20231025, Table 12.1 p.63. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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