HTP EFT Combi Er:29 — Flue Aps Open - Closed is Normal, Open is Fault (intake / Exhaust)
Er:29
Flue APS open - closed is normal, open is fault (intake / exhaust). 1. Check APS and connections. 2. If APS is open, replace the switch. 3. If APS is closed and connections are secure, check switch resistance. If resistance is not zero, replace the switch. 4. Check condensate line and termination for blockages. 5. Check exhaust vent for blockages. 6. Press the Power button to clear the Error Code and restart appliance. 7. If the problem persists, replace the main control. The table classifies it as Error (cleared with the Power button).
If a carbon-monoxide alarm sounds
- Leave the building immediately and get fresh air.
- Call 911. Do not go back inside until emergency services say it is safe.
- Have every fuel-burning appliance inspected before use.
Only after that, call ROMA about the boiler. Official guidance: Health Canada on carbon monoxide.
Applies to
This venting or air-supply fault code is displayed by the NGTX-900C / P-920C_CB-HTP control (Er:## codes) on EFT Combi models (EFTC-140W/199W wall, EFTC-140F/199F floor), as documented in EFT Combi Floor Installation Manual, LP-496 Rev. 000 Rel. 013 (10.8.19), Table 26 (LP-496 Rev. 000 Rel. 013). Codes can differ between controller generations, so always check the manual that matches your unit.
Controller: NGTX-900C / P-920C_CB-HTP control (Er:## codes). Source manual: LP-496 Rev. 000 Rel. 013 (2019-10-08).
Why a code is not a diagnosis
A venting or air-supply code points at the combustion-air path: a blocked terminal, a restricted flue, a failed fan, or a condensate restriction. It does not say which, and running an appliance with a blocked flue is unsafe.
Safe things to observe
- If a carbon-monoxide alarm sounds anywhere in the building, leave immediately and call 911 from outside.
- From a safe distance, check that the vent terminal and combustion-air inlet are not blocked.
- Do not run the appliance while a blockage is suspected.
Do not
- Do not put anything into the vent or air-intake openings.
- Do not remove or modify vent pipe.
How professional service helps
- A technician inspects the full vent and combustion-air path, clears blockages and checks the fan.
- 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.
Vent terminal
The vent terminal is where a boiler's exhaust and combustion-air pipes meet the outdoors, and keeping it clear is one of the few combustion tasks a…
What a technician checks →Boiler venting (flue and air intake)
A condensing boiler vents cool, wet flue gases through dedicated plastic pipe that must meet ULC S636 in Canada and the boiler manufacturer's own…
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
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Documented for HTP EFT Combi (discontinued).
Frequently asked questions
Is this code a carbon-monoxide danger?
The code relates to combustion or venting, so treat any CO alarm as an emergency and call 911 from outside. The appliance itself should be checked by a technician before it runs again.
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
- EFT Combi Floor Installation Manual, LP-496 Rev. 000 Rel. 013 (10.8.19), Table 26 · LP-496 Rev. 000 Rel. 013 · accessed September 9, 2026
Facts checked September 9, 2026. Last updated September 9, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.