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Protherm Relay Output Failure

FD error and thermostat cannot drive heating relay or boiler demand output.

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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

Burned relay contacts on thermostat PCB, Overloaded relay by incorrect wiring, Cold solder joint on relay pins, Internal overheat damage

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Danger: The thermostat relay terminals may carry mains voltage. Isolate power at the main breaker before opening the unit or touching any wiring.

  • Step 1 – Verify wiring:
    • Confirm that the boiler control input is correctly wired to the thermostat’s COM and NO (or appropriate) relay terminals.
    • Ensure no high-current loads (e.g. pumps directly) are connected beyond the relay’s rating.
  • Step 2 – Listen for relay click:
    • With power restored and cover on, raise the set temperature.
    • Listen for a distinct click from the thermostat.
    • No click suggests relay coil or driver failure.
  • Step 3 – Electrical test (qualified persons only):
    • With power off, remove thermostat and inspect PCB for burn marks around the relay.
    • Check continuity across relay contacts when manually energized (if possible) or during a call for heat.
  • Step 4 – Replace thermostat:
    • Relay replacement on the PCB is not typically user-serviceable.
    • Install a new Protherm smart thermostat and reconfigure settings.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Protherm Thermostat Relay Output Module
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