Crown Boiler Co. · Error codes
Crown Phantom II H23 — Flame Out of Sequence
H23
Flame Out of Sequence. Defective control flame amplifier [23.2]. A flame was detected out of sequence; verify the condensate trap is not blocked and replace the gas valve if it allows gas with the valve closed. The table classifies it as Hold.
If you smell gas
- Stop what you are doing. Do not use phones, switches, matches or anything that can spark inside.
- Go outside and leave the door open behind you.
- Call the FortisBC 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 or dial 911.
Only after that, call ROMA about the boiler. Official guidance: FortisBC gas leaks and odour.
Applies to
This gas-train fault code is displayed by the Phantom II control (H01–H32 / E04–E29 codes) on Phantom II models (PHTM2080H, PHTM2120H, PHTM2150H, PHTM2180H, PHTM2136C, PHTM2200C), as documented in Phantom II Heat-Only Installation and Operation Manual, doc 110332-07 (9/25) (110332-07). Codes can differ between controller generations, so always check the manual that matches your unit.
- Crown Boiler Co. Phantom II
- Crown Phantom II PHTM2080H
- Crown Phantom II PHTM2120H
- Crown Phantom II PHTM2150H
- Crown Phantom II PHTM2180H
- Crown Phantom II Combi PHTM2136C
- Crown Phantom II Combi PHTM2200C
Controller: Phantom II control (H01–H32 / E04–E29 codes). Source manual: 110332-07 (2025-09).
Why a code is not a diagnosis
A gas-train code involves the gas valve or its electrical circuit. It does not mean there is a leak; the circuit, coils and wiring must be measured by a licensed technician.
Safe things to observe
- If you smell gas, stop, go outside and call your gas utility's emergency line or 911 before anything else.
- Note the exact code and what the appliance was doing when it appeared.
- Check whether other gas appliances in the building are working.
Do not
- Do not reset or run the appliance while the gas valve circuit is suspect.
- Do not touch the gas valve.
How professional service helps
- A technician verifies harness connections and coil resistances against the manual before replacing parts.
- Combustion and safety devices are verified with an analyser and the manufacturer's procedure after any repair.
Where ROMA provides on-site service
On-site service is currently offered in Greater Vancouver, BC, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, White Rock, Pitt Meadows, Tsawwassen, Anmore, Lions Bay, Belcarra, Bowen Island, Mission. Everything else on this site is reference information you can use anywhere in Canada.
Parts and service
Parts commonly involved
These parts appear in the documented text for this alert. A code reports a condition, not a failed part — a technician confirms the cause by testing before anything is replaced.
Gas valve
The gas valve is the boiler's controlled gateway for gas: it opens only when the control has proven safe conditions, meters the fuel to the burner,…
What a technician checks →Condensate trap
Every condensing boiler makes acidic water as it cools its flue gases, and the condensate trap collects that water and seals the flue gases out of…
What a technician checks →
Service for this alert
- Gas Boiler Repair
Licensed gas technicians from ROMA Heating & Cooling diagnose and repair residential and light-commercial gas boilers across…
Every boiler part explained — what it does, how it fails and what a technician checks.
Documented for Crown Boiler Co. Phantom II.
Frequently asked questions
Does this code mean I have a gas leak?
Not by itself. If you smell gas, stop, leave the building and call your gas utility's emergency line or 911 from outside before anything else. Otherwise the code points to a fault a technician confirms on site.
Can I clear this code myself?
Clearing a code without fixing its cause usually just brings it back. Note the code, check the safe items on this page, then call a licensed technician. If your appliance manual describes a user reset for this exact code and it stays away, no call may be needed.
Boiler locked out? Call with the alert text ready.
The brand, model and this alert are passed along when you request service online, so the technician arrives prepared.
On-site service in Greater Vancouver, BC. ROMA lists “Open 7 days” on its site; call to confirm same-day availability.
Sources and verification
- Phantom II Heat-Only Installation and Operation Manual, doc 110332-07 (9/25) · 110332-07 · accessed September 8, 2026
Facts checked September 8, 2026. Last updated September 8, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.