Limit String Open
Weil-McLain Open Safety Limit Circuit

Boiler will not fire and indicates 'Limit Open', 'Safety String Open', or similar; multiple safeties are wired in series.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Manual reset rollout switch tripped, blocked flue switch open, high limit open, wiring break in safety loop

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not reset any safety device until the cause is identified and corrected. Turn off power and gas before inspection.

  • 1. Identify all safeties: Refer to the Weil-McLain wiring diagram to locate rollout switches, blocked vent switches, high limits, and other safeties in the limit string.
  • 2. Check for tripped rollout or blocked vent switch: These often have a small reset button. If tripped, investigate for signs of flame rollout, soot, or vent blockage before resetting.
  • 3. Inspect wiring: Look for loose or broken wires between safety devices and the control board. Repair any damaged conductors.
  • 4. Reset only after correction: Once the underlying issue (e.g., blocked flue, dirty burner) is addressed, press the reset on manual devices and restore power.

If the limit string continues to open, a professional must evaluate combustion and venting for safety.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Rollout Switch
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